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  1. 31-05-2014, 11:02 AM #1
    MackaS
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    Smile (New Member) Morning everyone!

    morning everyone,
    just thought i would introduce myself on this lovely Saturday morning.
    So good morning to ya! im Mackenzie Sharp from rotorua (most people just call me macka) my FAL arrived about a week ago so im looking at finally getting into hunting ,
    I have no background on hunting what so ever ,but have already been soaking up heaps of information from the web and this forum cheers!
    I have a lot to learn but that's no problem eh!? so if anyone has any tips etc feel free to share em!

    im not looking to steal anyone spots, but if you could point me in the direction of places to hunt (deer,pigs,goats) around rotorua or bop, that would be awesome for me , or better yet if your going for a hunt around the rotorua are let me tag along to observe and learn (deer,pigs,goats)

    Cheers everyone have a good weekend
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  3. 31-05-2014, 11:44 AM #2
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    G'day MackaS

    Welcome to the best Hunting & Shooting Forum on the net.

    There's a few members based in the Rotorua area who I'm sure will be along shortly.

    As a new hunter and firearms owner Can I suggest you also join a hunting or shooting club like the NZDA.
    There you will find like minded members who would be more than happy to show you the ropes and get you started on your Hunting/Shooting career.

    NZDA run a Hunts course where you can learn some seriously good skills
    HUNTS | Hunter Training

    Here's a link to your local NZDA branch
    NZ Deerstalkers Association - Rotorua Branch | Hunting, shooting, advocacy.

    Look forward to reading some posts of your adventures.

    Cheers
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  4. 31-05-2014, 12:29 PM #3
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    Welcome Macka. Living in Rotorua you have a great deal of good hunting very close by. Go in and have a chin wag at a local NZDA meeting as Pete has suggested.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
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  5. 31-05-2014, 01:51 PM #4
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    Welcome Macka
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  6. 31-05-2014, 05:49 PM #5
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    Another member for the Rotorua chapter!, welcome along.

    I spend a fair bit of time wandering aimlessly about the lakes, when time allows I might be able to take you out. Do you mind the rain?
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  7. 31-05-2014, 05:56 PM #6
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    Good to see more decent introductions!

    Welcome to the forum and goodluck
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  8. 31-05-2014, 06:08 PM #7
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    Welcome Macka,enjoy the forum.
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  9. 31-05-2014, 06:22 PM #8
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    Welcome, plenty to learn from on here.
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  12. 01-06-2014, 11:28 PM #11
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    Already picked up the forms Pete just have to get them in the post ,But cheers for the tip .And ive looked into the hunts course and been told they run at the end of year so i will be sure to jump on the wagon for sure!
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  13. 01-06-2014, 11:30 PM #12
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    Cheers for the welcome everyone and @big_foot nope no problem with the rain mate .. end up working in it half the time so might as well have some "fun" in it too
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    Welcome mate.
    This forum and some of these guys are good value. Always helpful.



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  15. 03-06-2014, 12:45 PM #14
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