Thread: Gidday from Wellington

Totally crazy eh. Gen Kill is a better book than it is mini series but still there was so much stuff that was exactly real like it happened. Pretty cool if you ask me.

Back to the hunting stuff - is there anyone else here in Wellington that you know of R93? I see that the Rimutakas might be a good place for some goat hunting. I'm not really into it for the pigs (I seriously couldn't stab something to death unless it was trying to kill me!) but apparently it's a good spot for pigs, goats and some reds.

I've had plenty of practice with my bestie's 10 .22 but would that be suitable for goats? It sure drops the bunnies but would it do the trick for small game?

I have never hunted around Welly Dougie. I have hunted around the front of lake Wairarapa but I think it was on private land. I have spent a while doing waro in the Ruahine's. I have never seen so many deer in such a small area. They are in piss easy areas to hunt as well. I could give you some areas to have a look.
Most would say a .22 is a bit light for goats but it is all I had when I was young fella and I shot plenty with one. I still get the odd deer with my .22 when I am out and about.

Originally Posted by R93

I could give you some areas to have a look. Most would say a .22 is a bit light for goats but it is all I had when I was young fella and I shot plenty with one. I still get the odd deer with my .22 when I am out and about.

Sounds awesome, I'd appreciate it. I think I'd need someone to come with me though as I'm not sure what to do with a goat once I got one! I've mastered gutting and skinning a rabbit but what state does the butcher expect the goat in, or is it easy enough for me to just take what I want and leave the rest?

Originally Posted by Dougie

Sounds awesome, I'd appreciate it. I think I'd need someone to come with me though as I'm not sure what to do with a goat once I got one! I've mastered gutting and skinning a rabbit but what state does the butcher expect the goat in, or is it easy enough for me to just take what I want and leave the rest?

Sorry Dougie, the only goats I chase now are the Himalayan ones. If you ever get down the West Coast way I could show you were to get out for a deer or cham. There should be a Welly member keen to show you the ropes. Hang around a while and you will get some offers.