Couple of possible contributing factors - if the effect is real - - More deer around = more old deer = more big stags. Until nutrition becomes a problem. - Greater interest in trophy hunting...
Liked On: 29-02-2024, 06:29 PM
I'm planning on moving to South Island, but based on the replies so far I think the best course of action will be to sell it and get an A category rifle instead. Seems to be more trouble than it's...
Liked On: 29-02-2024, 08:15 AM
Enlightened equipment quilt, warm, lite and packs down small 243175
Liked On: 28-02-2024, 04:12 PM
Welcome to NZ....
Liked On: 26-02-2024, 02:50 PM
Went back for another trip late Jan - this time on the Western Side. Again it was new country and a work friend got access through a farm saving a few hours of leg work. The plan was predominantly...
Liked On: 25-02-2024, 02:05 PM
Hi - yes it’s a 3-10. It’s more getting a good rest for me to keep the crosshairs from waving around when target is further away. On decent walking trips I don’t normally take a bi-pod because of...
Liked On: 25-02-2024, 02:04 PM
Greta write up. Like the others have said, no one will miss those deer, good on you for knocking some over. We had a similar experience a bit further south last summer. Knocked two over and spent...
Liked On: 25-02-2024, 02:02 PM
Continued On the way before the low saddle I passed a family group heading the opposite direction, and near the hut I passed a fit looking couple also coming the other way who were on a big 6 day...
Liked On: 25-02-2024, 01:52 PM
With the stress of Christmas 2023 over and the prospect of good weather after new year I could hear Tikka 284 growling from the gun cabinet again. She wanted a walk, loves the tussock, and I had...
Liked On: 25-02-2024, 01:49 PM
Right seems the forum hasn't done much in the way of fund raising over the past couple of years, in the past we had the "Toby" memorial shoots n get togethers where we raised thousands for his chosen...
Liked On: 25-02-2024, 10:11 AM
Went for a weekend mission up on to the Mokai range via the new/old public access through Mokai station, its a real slog from the carpark up through the farm and then an even steeper climb up onto...
Liked On: 24-02-2024, 01:28 PM
Wernt you trying to convice me that its better to get cold while walking and then when you get to the glassing spot you like to cuddle to keep warm?
Liked On: 24-02-2024, 11:08 AM
Good afternoon. My name is Marnus. I am a keen hunter and shooter. Looking forward to the discussion on the forum. Enjoy the rest of your day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Liked On: 21-02-2024, 07:53 PM
PLB is definitely still necessary, but I'm hoping your phone might be able to replace an inReach.
Liked On: 21-02-2024, 12:06 PM
Yip that's what most manufacturer's do. It doesn't worry me but it may some people. Sent from my CPH2145 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 21-02-2024, 12:01 PM