Thread: Howdy rowdies

Joined a few weeks ago to find tips for my first serious rifle (T3 308) and first deer hunt (Kaimanuas). I haven't been disappointed with the good mix of info and piss-takery.

After five years wishing I spent more time out doors it occurred to me that no one was stopping me... So I quit 9-5 engineering work and currently enjoy being retired (until I get bored or run out of money anyway, probably the second one). Gotta make the most of my 20s before the modern city lifestyle thieves off with health and youth!

This is me, looking mean in the Kaimanuas (I'm not really mean though, it was just the bright sun).



...The deer weren't frightened, most heard me crashing about miles away. I did come within a few m at three points though. I could hear them three or four metres away behind thick bush but couldn't see until they high-tailed it out. Now I'm hooked and off again around the 28th, might try west of Ruapehu next for the semi-alpine experience. I'm satisfied just crashing around outdoors for a few days and getting lucky is a nice bonus.

I'm keen for some social bunny-busting around Auckland too so if anyone knows who I could have a chat to about that please PM me... I'm: responsible, familiar with arms and farms having grown up on one, and not an idiot. You get the idea!

Welcome Broster! Good luck in securing your first deer.

Good on ya Brodster. Glad you are getting out there as it takes time in the hills to ultimately get you your first deer.

I like good intros. Welcome to the forums.

greetings brodster, welcome to the forum

hmm, semi-retired in his 20's to spend more time outdoors.... you sound like a very sensible young man ! i was trapped in the rat-race for 20 years before seeing the light...

+1 for your sig, here's a photo for ya

Welcome , do it now before marriage mortgage and kids stuff it all up.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Welcome , do it now before marriage mortgage and kids stuff it all up. Sent from my GT-S5360T using Tapatalk 2

+1 . I don't mind getting old but what I do miss is being in my 20s and hunting whenever ,whatever and adventures every& all weekend . Only regret was never took enough photos .

Originally Posted by Munsey

+1 . I don't mind getting old but what I do miss is being in my 20s and hunting whenever ,whatever and adventures every& all weekend . Only regret was never took enough photos .

+1

what they said!

Cheers for the welcomes and encouragement gents!

Ha ha I love how Mrs Dundee 'likes' the post about the marrage etc getting in the way. I hear she's a bit of a switched on fisher-lady.....watch out Dundee!!

Originally Posted by ebf

greetings brodster, welcome to the forum

hmm, semi-retired in his 20's to spend more time outdoors.... you sound like a very sensible young man ! i was trapped in the rat-race for 20 years before seeing the light...

+1 for your sig, here's a photo for ya

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Nice one ebf. Well captured.

This is worth a look too Ben Saunders: Why bother leaving the house? | Video on TED.com

Originally Posted by brodster

Cheers for the welcomes and encouragement gents!

Nice one Brodster, im in the same 'mind warp', except im a fossil (55 yoa) so ive hit the 'now or never' button, dont want to look back when (if) i reach 70 and think 'why didnt i try that when i had the chance?'........no regrets young man, GO FOR IT

Originally Posted by Scouser

Nice one Brodster, im in the same 'mind warp', except im a fossil (55 yoa) so ive hit the 'now or never' button, dont want to look back when (if) i reach 70 and think 'why didnt i try that when i had the chance?'........no regrets young man, GO FOR IT

Well put Scouser... Once in a while I catch myself thinking 'I should have started this years ago', but that kind of thinking will catch you at ANY age... the best time to start is NOW!