About Hugh Shields

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Date of Birth
September 28, 1958 (66)
About Hugh Shields
Biography:
Ngaio School
Onslow College
Wellington Polytech
Past member of Ngaio Indoor Rifle Club (Khandallah)
Past Member of NZDA Wellington Branch
Location:
Ngaio, Wellington
Interests:
Reloading, Hunting, Culling, Cooking Game, Fishing, Home Landscaping Projects, Lawn PERFECTION!
Occupation:
T/A Controlled Rabbit Culling - Wellington - Kapiti Regions

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  1. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Finnwolf On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    I agree in part with above - if you’re not on a public track and in an area with good sign then at least have the rifle in your hands with a full magazine, you never know when and where a handy...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 06:42 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    have hunted for well many years same way - ready- especially the blocks I hunt - deer around every corner almost- if in right place on block -and sorry I will keep calling it half cock even though I...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 05:04 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Wild Hunt On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    So after my last trip I went back to the maps to see if I could locate some more DOC land to check out. I found what looked like a pretty good spot and organised an afternoon / evening hunt. While...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 12:37 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Micky Duck On thread : First hunt attempt.
    be careful if split up......make darn sure you have clear defined areas to each hunt if you do.... slow down in fresh sign till you think your going too slow,then slow down some more. carry and use...
    Liked On: 19-02-2024, 01:59 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : First hunt attempt.
    very good advice from Hugh Shields - must be a typo in your story -left at 4 am to get to swamp clearings at 1 - do you mean in 1 hour - anyway you are in right place - and seeing sign and spooked...
    Liked On: 19-02-2024, 01:58 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by samohtxotom On thread : First hunt attempt.
    Not up your ways sadly lol but just have a real good look on a high quality satellite map such as https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/ around where your access points are, and then try and figure out a...
    Liked On: 19-02-2024, 12:41 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by viper On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    243973 Plenty of rabbits about and a few of these. The Unique scores another
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 03:56 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by sportco62 On thread : ERMA-WERKE Model E M1-22
    My guess is that the rifle is designed to shoot high-velocity ammo and using standard velocity ammo means that you dont get the recoil impetus to operate the bolt in the required manner. Its a common...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 12:32 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Fssprecision On thread : ERMA-WERKE Model E M1-22
    The honest answer is even different guns of the same make can vary. The first thing to check is the mag, if the lips look worn then that is quite often the problem. As to ammo simply try lots of...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 10:42 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by blip On thread : ERMA-WERKE Model E M1-22
    Your just going to have to try a bunch of different ammo. Got a sportco a bit like that. Thought Id found the ammo it liked but then a box and a half later it decided it didnt like it anymore, and of...
    Liked On: 18-02-2024, 10:41 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Decent Boar
    Been trying to catch up with this big young bugger since he showed up last month https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/af161/Kiwi-Greg/IMG_1574.JPG?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds...
    Liked On: 15-02-2024, 01:18 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by short swede On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Went out in North Canterbury last evening with my mate Dave to shoot some rabbits. Well it poured and blew and rained. We arrived at the farm and parked giving the weather a few minutes to settle. I...
    Liked On: 14-02-2024, 11:36 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by SL600 On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Recognize that Magazine.......There's no missing with one of those!
    Liked On: 14-02-2024, 05:23 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by TroyMclean On thread : Grandads Model 70 restoration
    243283
    Liked On: 08-02-2024, 08:37 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Snoppernator On thread : How necessary is camo?
    Have shot deer at 10 to 20 paces in the bush standing dead still the last two months. Could be the black singlet. Could be the green singlet. Could be the huntech tussock shorts (buying the green...
    Liked On: 08-02-2024, 03:36 PM

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