Helisika Golden Hills Airstrip 2-9 May
We just got out yesterday from another great week in this great Sika block. The weather was warmer than the same time last year, and roaring was sporadic to say the least, we only had one frost. I hunted in a single top layer, no vest or jacket except when the wind came up while glassing.
I marched up to GH Hut after a morning hunt to catch up with the inbound party and arrange a different heli pick-up time for us. The guys in that bock which is a bit higher had more roaring, they took out a 4,6 and an 8. Dunno how my mates got on yet.
We spent the last three days trying to get onto some stags, two 8's and a 6, but the cunning buggers are still on the hill.
Plenty of km's covered, l left 3.5 kg on the hill.
A cold change came through on our last day, and the roaring seemed to pick up.....bugger!!
Anyhoo, I took some photos.......
lawn ornaments
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4017.jpg
more produce
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4021.jpg
lookout
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4022.jpg
another lookout
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4025.jpg
at 1250m looking SE back across strip into top corner of Ngamatea
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4033.jpg
visitor
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4038.jpg
recovered 130gr Sirrocco 6.5 x 55 from small stag, shot from above, front on, head down grazing, entry neck/shoulder area took out heart and lung, recovered in opposite side hindquarter, broke the femur
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...c/IMG_4042.jpg
I'm still buzzing after a fantastic week, and starting to think about next years trips already!!
B
