Thread: Opotiki Pics

I spent a whole week based at Opotiki for a bit of RnR and some walking around the hills. I've spent a fair bit of time here now and finding the deer is proving a real challenge due to some really rough bush and private access issues. There are easier places to poke around closer to home but I always like a challenge. The amount of pig sign around is ridiculous. Getting closer now every time with 2 deer spotted in the safety of private property from DoC land. Slowly building up knowledge and confidence in the area.

Bloody Ongaonga

Originally Posted by Rushy

Bloody Ongaonga

My first introduction to it Rushy. And what do you know, no bloody doc plant around on the walk out.

Hope u not hunting in te urewera if u have a doc permit. But if u have no permit that's ok then.

Onga's a real bitch @Rusky

looks like you only got small a taste of what it can do.

My old man had some dogs killed by it once.

It's at its most potent during February so watch out.

Keep it up Rusky, if your seeing them your only one step away from shooting them.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by sakokid

Hope u not hunting in te urewera if u have a doc permit. But if u have no permit that's ok then.

I have a NZ passport, does that count?

It took 2 days for the numbness to stop. That pic was taken 1 minute after I lost the battle.

Originally Posted by Rusky

I have a NZ passport, does that count?

It took 2 days for the numbness to stop. That pic was taken 1 minute after I lost the battle.

Now that it has got you, it will be everywhere that you reach out to when you lose your balance jumping across a creek or stream.

Oh - and don't forget the hook grass hanging in great bloody dags off your legs. Just glad we don't have that Spaniard shit up here.

Looks steep

Nice open bits there Rusky....hope it pays off mate!!!!!

Easiest way to get hook grass off hairy bits is just use a comb. Painless and quick.

Lost a dammed good stag rolled into a gut full of nettle once. 10ft high and impenetrable.

Is that a deer in the first photo . left hand side nice. light tan colour

Originally Posted by kawekakid

Is that a deer in the first photo . left hand side nice. light tan colour

I hope not kawekakid. There are 2 deer in the 3rd an 4th pic though.

Woody that would be so disheartning to be in that position.