Thread: Shall I make a start..?

Hi all,
Finally it looks like I’ll have my first NZ firearms licence in a few days!! I've got quite good experience with shotguns overseas but almost nothing in NZ. So, I’m wondering now what I’m going to do with this FAL. I think I will not go for the big game first thing, maybe later. I prefer to start with what I already know. Bird hunting, a little bit of target shooting and maybe some rabbit-hare.

Maybe you people can suggest me what opportunities for shotgun hunting are available around. I’m looking only for public land at this stage because I don’t know any land owner and I’m not very keen on knocking doors.
So, can I go on DOC or fishandgame managed land and shoot rabbits, hares, geese and/or any of the unprotected species listed on schedule 5 of the wildlife act?
What is your personal opinion? Is there good opportunities for shotgun hunting-shooting or I maybe better go … buy a guitar..?
Cheers.
Hot barrels.

Contact D.O.C They will be able to give you the best information on where you are allowed to have a shotgun. Not all Public accessible land allows shotguns. Good luck

For the love of god, go buy one quick. I used to hunt wabbits in the Rakaia riverbed with a shottie. brilliant.
Was close enough when we lived in Ashburton to go out in the summer evenings after work

A guitar might get you laid but a shotgun will keep you fed.

Originally Posted by 308

A guitar might get you laid but a shotgun will keep you fed.

And most likely the end result will be less in the long run.

WHen youre sorted with FAL &1shotty PM me and ill help you through the rest.

Thanks all.

Originally Posted by mikee

For the love of god, go buy one quick. I used to hunt wabbits in the Rakaia riverbed with a shottie. brilliant.
Was close enough when we lived in Ashburton to go out in the summer evenings after work

Interesting. I've been to the Rakaia ones for a walk and have a look and I saw a nice hare and some geese but I didn't know if shooting is allowed because I read that as about Waimakariri rabbit shooting is prohibited. Only bird shooting in Waimak but I've seen nothing there. Only people driving, walking, biking, speedboating etc.

Originally Posted by kotuku

WHen youre sorted with FAL &1shotty PM me and ill help you through the rest.

very kind of you

Due to the area you want to hunt having, and I quote,...people driving, walking, biking, speed boating etc...do you really think that that is a good place to take a shot gun for a blast?

Originally Posted by Spook

Due to the area you want to hunt having, and I quote,...people driving, walking, biking, speed boating etc...do you really think that that is a good place to take a shot gun for a blast?

In fairness ,it's a very vast area 150 ks long with gorse and scrub and willow mostly . There are areas to hunt safely with a shotgun . I hunt quails over my dog with limited success up river .

What kind of shotgun are you getting? or intending to get. I could help you with gun fit if you wish so its suitable for clays & game

Originally Posted by 308

A guitar might get you laid but a shotgun will keep you fed.

Originally Posted by Munsey

In fairness ,it's a very vast area 150 ks long with gorse and scrub and willow mostly . There are areas to hunt safely with a shotgun . I hunt quails over my dog with limited success up river .

and the Rakai is not far away and lots less people in the middle reaches

buy a shottie and join a clay target club, you will soon learn to hit what moves if not you can always push it

Originally Posted by Spook

Due to the area you want to hunt having, and I quote,...people driving, walking, biking, speed boating etc...do you really think that that is a good place to take a shot gun for a blast?

Nop, that is no good place for shooting. This could be the 8th rule. "Don't go shooting in a place where other people are driving, walking, biking, speed boating etc"... but as Munsey says even if its a narrow strip, its a very long area and probably there are some good safe spots somewhere that I don't already know

Originally Posted by Bob Da Browning

What kind of shotgun are you getting? or intending to get. I could help you with gun fit if you wish so its suitable for clays & game

A very cheap one.. can be even single shot Are you a gunsmith?!

Originally Posted by Dundee

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so I guess you're saying that a guitar can keep you fed also....