So this morning I finally accomplished a goal I set 4 years ago, to get a deer with the bow. I got back into bowhunting in late 2020, and managed to get a pig in Dec 2020. A nice big boar. In March...
Liked On: 25-09-2024, 08:51 PM
Determination drove me back to NZ, I just knew a bull was achievable, so the first thing I did after setting up camp was to start the process from the beginning. Put my felt blanked up, used a field...
Liked On: 02-01-2024, 05:03 PM
The goal for summer was simple - go old school. Shoot a deer on public land, in the bush, wearing a black singlet and stubbies. No need to cover up every bright white-boy pre-Christmas tee shirt...
Liked On: 17-12-2023, 09:37 PM
Myself and forum member Nick-D hatched a plan to do a fly camp in the Kaimanawas for a few nights in December to help fill a void of venison before the blowies turn up in force and the ground becomes...
Liked On: 17-12-2023, 09:32 PM
I’d been hankering to get out for a walk. With a young son under 1, time is precious these days. I hadn’t been to the Ruahines since before the cyclone and every time I thought I might have a chance...
Liked On: 17-12-2023, 09:29 PM
This years trip to Kaikoura was a hit and run that featured all sorts of weather. I chucked together this quick video: https://youtu.be/HfM55GhpK1w?si=fQ2PnAd5EaDAcs4l
Liked On: 27-11-2023, 09:16 PM
I had the opportunity to head in to the Kaimais for a couple of overnighters in July. It certainly highlighted my “optimistic view” of metservice forecasts. Trip one involved the usual un-godly...
Liked On: 04-08-2023, 10:09 PM
Got sick of lugging my compound thru airport's so changed to recurve with quick detach limbs. Felt that I'd practice enough and put a cute broadhead on to test the penetration and see if poi was...
Liked On: 08-04-2023, 01:27 PM
With some of the good weather of the holidays, managed to get out on the central plateau for a wander with the rifle, hoping to bump into a young sika for the BBQ. I left the car in a crowded car...
Liked On: 17-01-2023, 11:34 AM
Have been struggling to fit much hunting in to a hectic work schedule so with 4 days off over the last weekend getting into the Bush was pretty high on the priority list. The forcast was average but...
Liked On: 15-11-2022, 06:28 PM
I really enjoy the shoots and find they really help me with my lead and swing through. they are really great when you get a good group together or you join an established group. The picture is from...
Liked On: 10-04-2022, 12:22 PM
Ive had my Grandads old 303 for a few years now and it hasn't been out of the cabinet for a while. The last time was a few years ago when I shot a deer in the Ruahine bush with it. Ive had the itch...
Liked On: 05-09-2021, 02:46 PM
Yep Bo is trying it on with the old dog. I would reaffirm the old fellas place as above Bo, by feeding him first and letting him go through a door before the young one. Maybe move the old fellas bed...
Liked On: 21-08-2021, 10:48 PM