Thread: Middle aged Not too Fit - But just want to get out there

Hello All,

My name is John and some prefer to call me Jonno.
I have joined this forum because i want to get the heck out of the house and enjoy some quiet time in the bush.
If you wanted to go hunting in South Africa I could answer about 50% of your questions - However I have absolutely no idea about hunting in NZ, except what I have seen on TV.

It appears that you have to be super fit and strong and most documentaries I have seen are blokes that are between 17 - 35 years old and are built like Land Rovers!

I want to reach out to all hunters but particular my age group 50-60yrs

1. I cannot scale cliff tops and run down them
2. I probably cannot carry a gutted animal on my back very far
3. My middle aged eye sight is starting to tell - But I have a backup

I own the following firearms:

1. Marlin 336 in 30-30 Cal
2. 308 TC Compass (Modified)
3. 10/22 Ruger Semi (Modified)

So i think that most bases are covered.

Now to get out and do some shooting and find some relatively easy to access hunting grounds and some Good Buggers that will let me follow their shadow.

Cheers - Jonno