Thread: First ever deer hunt....

I started hunting in the early 90’s with no idea what a deer look like. We even did a chopper trip into the Boyd in the month of September not even thinking that fine weather in Auckland could mean snow in the hills. After a dozen or so trips with not seeing anything, including 1 week in the Ureweras, threw it in.
In 2004 a mate said “lets go for a roar hunt” so we did and shot my first deer, a spiker.
I have been back every year since except for 1 year and a trip to Fiordland.
I have done a couple of “behind the fence hunts” not just for the easy meat but also a bit of fun and good to watch the deer move about. Always learning
If I had done a farm hunt (or a HUNTS course) when I first started all the years ago, I would not have thrown it in for a few years and missed out on all the good times in the bush.
In my books, doing a farm hunt the way you did should be encouraged if not compulsory for all newcomers. It puts you in the “square” as far as recognition and familiarity goes and may well reduce the chance of Buck Fever.

I’m pretty screwed for time now-a-days (preggy wife) but if I can get a bit of time off from home, I will be more than happy to get out there with you for a weekend