One week has passed since the operation She stayed with the vet clinic overnight – picked her up 2pm next day and she was able to take some weight on it but pain meds were doing the job We...
Liked On: 07-06-2024, 03:49 PM
People often tell me they - plan to/would like to - retire/move (delete as necessary) to Central Otago. It has a lot going for it. But the thing I caution on is to look beyond the pretty scenery...
Liked On: 01-06-2024, 11:38 PM
Cromwell is VERY central to all the fishing and hunting youl ever want.Thirty minuts-two hour drives will keep yr freezers fill.Its just take you a wee while to find yr way around.
Liked On: 31-05-2024, 04:05 PM
I've had a few cheap sets - the twist adjustment has crapped out on more than one. Whatever you get, make sure it has the lever-type adjustment.
Liked On: 20-05-2024, 11:29 PM
While the optima isn't in the comparison, the atec is way ahead of the maniatais in every way. I nearly got a maniatis recently, just because I never had one and am always keen to try something...
Liked On: 10-05-2024, 01:36 PM
Get a Kimber ,spend more time hunting.
Liked On: 03-05-2024, 12:00 PM
Couple of roars heard today...some cool interactions in the bush with 5 stags seen and 1 shot.....fantastic indications from the dog, with me stuffing the first one.... but this one didnt get away......
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 10:08 PM
Velveting beef is something I do often to beef, chicken & pork before adding to a stirfry. To a large handful of thinly sliced meat sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda & mix well. Leave 30...
Liked On: 29-04-2024, 04:33 PM
Over the last 11 years I've shot and found 284 deer with a dog helping or a dog with me. For 10 years it was Tilly the wirehair pointer (258). Now it's Bella the Lab. She's 14 months old and we have...
Liked On: 28-04-2024, 10:55 PM
Well done. Keep that walking stick handy. Enjoy the feeds to come and then go get another one.
Liked On: 19-04-2024, 09:38 AM
So I finally got my first Doc land animal on the deck. It’s taken A LOT of leg work but every time I’ve been out I’ve added to the knowledge bank and of course I’ve seen some pretty stunning country....
Liked On: 19-04-2024, 09:37 AM
In March last year Don Yearbury a long time NZDA Whangarei member passed away peacefully at his home in Kamo. His Partner Dawn had the hard job of sorting through his arsenal and I was lucky enough...
Liked On: 17-04-2024, 11:27 PM
Not a 2-4-1, but a while back I shot a goat standing on a stump. Bowled it backwards, good thwack from the hit. Bloody thing jumped straight back up - you bastard! Gave it the good word again,...
Liked On: 17-04-2024, 10:20 AM
This has me thinking that there may be value in a thread about taking kids hunting tips, locations, ect. For me, im planning my kids' first trip. Ideally, for rabbits or shooting the .22. Or just...
Liked On: 16-04-2024, 10:51 PM
Great write up thanks, wish my dad could have done that for me 40 odd years ago.
Liked On: 08-04-2024, 01:27 PM