Thread: New to NZ

As customary I thought I should introduce myself on joining the forum. My name is Dean (Falvs) and I have just been transferred to NZ (Palmerston North) for a couple of years.

To say I'm pumped to be here is an understatement as I love my deer hunting and fly fishing in Australia. Both of which you seem to excel in here in NZ.

I have a stable of tools back at home (I'm waiting on the Aussie tool jokes all ready) that I use for fox eradication, bunny busting deer hunting and a fair bit of target shooting. I haven't got my rifles here yet, but that shouldn't take long.

I'm keen to head out into the local ranges soon and will just observe the local practices and pick up some field craft before seeking my own game. It's always better to know the local ways rather than stumble into some ones hunt. Any advice on best practices and customs are will always be welcome.

I'm predominantly a meat hunter, and love to fill the fridge, freezer and smoker. I will be getting down the south for some mountain work in the next year and hope to contribute to the hunting community while here.

Good hunting,

Dean.