Are you saying that your anecdotal evidence is more robust than scientific research?
Liked On: 08-02-2024, 05:47 PM
I want to clarify something regarding the use of the word "eradicate" In wildlife management, "eradication" has a specific definition - the total and permanent removal of a population. There are...
Liked On: 08-02-2024, 05:40 PM
Great to see some people agreeing we have a problem that is growing rapidly. Hopefully, this means that there will be better acceptance when landowners, regional councils, and public land...
Liked On: 08-02-2024, 05:37 PM
yes but I have lost now two good spots in last few years by taking so called friends down only to have them do the dirty on me and then take their mates back and stuff it up for me - despite...
Liked On: 08-02-2024, 05:36 PM
Yeah, I know a couple of spots like that. The numbers have already exploded. Last time out (mid Jan) the hinds were out with their fawns, plus lone stags, small groups of spikers, yearlings. From...
Liked On: 08-02-2024, 05:35 PM
If you’re looking for a helicopter operator in South Westland for hunting it would be hard to find better than James Scott at Karangarua.
Liked On: 05-02-2024, 05:29 PM
This has been a great thread. As a bush hunter it's helpful to hear how much I should be looking for because I can't usually see the deer getting shot at on YouTube. Blaze pink or blue for the...
Liked On: 05-02-2024, 03:27 PM
IV seen red deer at certain time of the year on certain feed on public land where they look very similar to faded hi vis orange and also remember that a percentage of the population is colour blind...
Liked On: 04-02-2024, 06:50 PM
Sounds like you need to stop cleaning
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 02:56 PM
Had a similar intro to centre fires. At 16 with only shooting with 22 pea rifle, father presents me with a BSA Majestic Feather weight in 3006 and a sock full of 180gr round nose bombs. Laying...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 01:56 PM
It likes a fouled barrel simple as that......If it aint broke fix it till it is
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 01:47 PM
all good replys try a hind call or a fawn bleat to stop the deer if it wants to move off - if it has got wind of you it will likely bolt - yup one needs to see a number of clear views to get a...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 09:12 AM
if you can only see brown wait.if I see a deer or a some brown/red ill wait until i can look it in the eye or see its head.if the deer is not aware of you give a little whistle or psst,they will turn...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 08:31 AM
Posted this before on another thread sometime back. Had a guy shoot a deer I was carrying out on my back. Put me on the deck. Cnut didn’t expect the deer to shoot back in his direction. My hunting...
Liked On: 03-02-2024, 08:30 AM
No matter whether you are zeroed for 200 or using the 3" rule, out to 300/350 yards your aim should never be off the animal. That includes steep up or down hill. There shouldn't be light between the...
Liked On: 02-02-2024, 07:21 PM