Hello, new to Auckland

Hi there,

I'm 23 yo & from a sheep farm in the South Island but my wife and I have lived in Auckland since early 2012.
I am keen to get back into hunting deer or similar around Auckland rather than waiting for the rare times I get back to the Bay. I have my own rifle, a savage .308, and do have some experience hunting, tramping and carrying heavy loads :-)

If anyone can advise me on day or overnight spots handy to Auckland that would be much appreciated. Im also keen on range time and if anyone needs a hunting pal some day I may be keen. I work split weekends currently but have some flexibility.

Anyway, hope to hear from some of you and perhaps make some new mates!

Sam

Welcome to the forum Sam.

Welcome.

Welcome to the forum Sam. The Kaimais is an easy jaunt from Auckland for a day hunt.

Welcome sam...

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Welcome to the forum Sam. The Kaimais is an easy jaunt from Auckland for a day hunt.

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You send 'em down Rushy...we send 'em back :)

Thanks guys. I will look into getting down to the Kaimais.
My young cousin and I got a small nanny goat and a billy on the farm here yesterday, makes me even keener to get out once we get back home. Thanks again for making me welcome here.

Welcome Sam

Welcome

Yea I'm in the same boat here in Auckland... now just preping areas to go for a hunt or two before the bird season starts...
Woodhill is packed with deer.... Look up the balloting for next year when it comes out...

I have sheep 1 hour north of Auckland if you ever feel home sick, will get them in and you can drench , ill make the tea

Welcome Sam. No deer in the Kaimais!

Welcome Sam. Another good keen man joins the fray.


Tim

Sorry to hear that. Can you not convince her to move?

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Originally Posted by Rusky

Welcome Sam. No deer in the Kaimais!

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Are you for real?..."no deer in the Kaimai's"...probably holding more animals than a lot of other places.

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Originally Posted by Spook

Are you for real?..."no deer in the Kaimai's"...probably holding more animals than a lot of other places.

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You should be happy for people to think that Spook. It will help them to graze right up to your kitchen window.

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Originally Posted by SamSavage

Hi there,

I'm 23 yo & from a sheep farm in the South Island but my wife and I have lived in Auckland since early 2012.
I am keen to get back into hunting deer or similar around Auckland rather than waiting for the rare times I get back to the Bay. I have my own rifle, a savage .308, and do have some experience hunting, tramping and carrying heavy loads :-)

If anyone can advise me on day or overnight spots handy to Auckland that would be much appreciated. Im also keen on range time and if anyone needs a hunting pal some day I may be keen. I work split weekends currently but have some flexibility.

Anyway, hope to hear from some of you and perhaps make some new mates!

Sam

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Welcome mate.
I'm a Red and Black supporter stuck in Jaffaville... although after 9 years here, I'm not sure what I am!

You are welcome to tag along on trips or when ever I head out to the rifle ranges.

;)

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Originally Posted by Spook

Are you for real?..."no deer in the Kaimai's"...probably holding more animals than a lot of other places.

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I'm new to NZ shooting, i have no weapons yet but i'm looking into purchasing an AR10 .308 after all the license procedures are complete I would like to get into the F-TR style of shooting.

Hope to see you on the range soon.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by shawnvz

I'm new to NZ shooting, i have no weapons yet but i'm looking into purchasing an AR10 .308 after all the license procedures are complete I would like to get into the F-TR style of shooting.

Hope to see you on the range soon.

Cheers

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Welcome Shawn.

PS, Are you aware of the Arms Amendment Bill 2013 which came into force on 11 December last year?
It impacts on the AR style rifles with a free standing pistol grip.

Thank you, Dogmatix yes I've read up on it a bit. hopefully when i go for my A-cat license i can get a bit more info on how to go about the E-Cat license.

Thx

Welcome Sam, you can carry my deer out anytime you want....well, when i finally get one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!