Rather than stay at a hut Brian and I decided to sleep amongst them to try for a decent head. So Brian went one way and I went another with our packs a bit heavier than usual 'cos we had our PJ's,...
Liked On: 20-03-2024, 04:00 PM
You would need access permission from Mt White (locked gate) to drive up to the Park boundary and walk from there, otherwise you’re walking from the start. Unless you know someone at the Station...
Liked On: 19-03-2024, 01:35 PM
Another good episode - always are to be fair. Interesting game plans to get a red stag by bow. If it was me i’d be lining up a roar trip in the bush, west coast or fiordland maybe. Get in close with...
Liked On: 19-03-2024, 01:35 PM
Hugshe did really well. Originally Id planned on camping in a high basin, but along with everything else, we kind of lost our weather window too, so I opted for a lower elevation with more shelter...
Liked On: 18-03-2024, 05:26 PM
Update on this thread. Hugshe had a horror start too his trip with the airline stuffing up his flights and costing him two days in travel, then they lost his bow. Luckily we managed to salvage a plan...
Liked On: 18-03-2024, 03:45 PM
I had a three day wallaby hunt planned this weekend with a guy who does control work for DOC. We were meant to head deep up the Rangitata to search for sign and cull whatever we found. Typically only...
Liked On: 18-03-2024, 10:39 AM
Young fella wanted a trip up the Rakaia for his 11th birthday. 31 January, bit early but stripped nicely. Shot 10 min before last light and back to camp about midnight. 245903
Liked On: 18-03-2024, 09:10 AM
Not quite south island quality but a nice Wairarapa 9ptr from Sunday, also in vry good condition...
Liked On: 13-03-2024, 12:57 PM
Good on you. I’ve posted on here before about being on the receiving end of firearms on more than one occasion. Been lucky and survived, still carry some lead around in the body. Hasn’t put me off...
Liked On: 11-03-2024, 09:02 AM
I bloody love hunting the Kaimais. I'm a bit far away these days, but I get in deep to setup camp, leave the boots behind and cruise around in dive booties with nothing but a small waist pack. ...
Liked On: 06-03-2024, 01:05 PM
TakaRat I hope this provides you with some perspective. I met a really cool guy (hunter) on the way out the other day and we got to chatting as you do. He have moved up from Taupo. Said he'd...
Liked On: 06-03-2024, 01:04 PM
Im wondering if many people use the 257Roberts? I got a new Kimber Hunter a couple of years ago but haven't done a lot with it, but recently have used it quite a bit and am impressed. Initially...
Liked On: 04-03-2024, 11:47 AM
My youngest son Connor is almost three and up until last night I hadn’t yet taken him hunting. His eldest two siblings got their first outings at about one year of age but he has unfortunately fallen...
Liked On: 04-03-2024, 09:44 AM
you got the deer..the number of shots will be forgotton by you and exaggerated by your good wife ,much to the amusement of all and sundry for many years to come.... great you can get out as a couple...
Liked On: 04-03-2024, 09:44 AM
Shot a big bodied stag in the bush at 30m with 162gr eldx 2930 fps, bang flop.244859
Liked On: 01-03-2024, 12:49 PM