Being a new to hunting join the local Nth Taranaki NZDA we offer hunts on private land and it's a good way to learn. Contact me if you like Sent from my CPH2531 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 07:54 PM
Hey jaacko we do plenty of private land hunts through the North Taranaki Deerstalkers club, people tend to keep decent Naki public spots to themselves though as they are usually limited or best for...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 07:54 PM
Budget? Light packs don't tend to be great for hunting. Most are made for hiking not hunting. To carry a decent load out I think theres a compromise you have to accept. I've found a good mid weight...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:58 PM
Another happy Dad and Daughter (12) hunt. She really has the bug now. She shot her first goat, a billy @60m, as well as two more the next day @220m. 75gr eldm @2900fps. I shot the little stag...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:56 PM
Greetings, The Hodgdon reduced load data is based on 60% of listed maximum load for the cartridge and projectile and not case capacity. For Trail Boss the start load is 70% of case capacity. You...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:50 PM
That's the thing. It can take a surprising amount of time to make shelter and gather enough firewood for the night and generally setting your self up. Your lizard brain is trying to convince you...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:03 PM
The dog ended up inside the jacket with me. I can't remember being colder. The trick is to start preparing for a night out well before nightfall. Going to sleep cold and tired is much worse than just...
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When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
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Rolled an ankle recently. On day 5 of a 5 day trip in high country, luckily only a short distance from a track. Made me think though, I could walk/grovel on it for about 20 mins before it got too...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:01 PM
Flakey Rimu bark is usually bone dry or dead Kanuka branches that are hung up under other trees and snap nice and crisp are fairly easy to get going without too much trouble. Provided you build it on...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:47 AM
Being warm will ensure you see the sun rise next morning. A fire may help, but to be honest, a half dozen army surplus store hexamine tabs is far, far better than any firestarter. My luck, it's...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:47 AM
Great to see some resilience around the prospect of toughing it out for a night. Further to the below, it’s worth while reinforcing having a light source. Having undertaken a few airborne searches...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:46 AM
A normal overnighter will see me carrying my main pack wherever I go and camp when I'm done hunting for the day. This way I have all my gear on me at all times. If I set up a base camp I will just...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:46 AM
Probably one of the biggest things we've learned is the self discipline of... "if it looks dodgy, go the long way around". This applies even more so toward the end of the day when fatigued. It's...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:44 AM
I've spent two unpleasant unscheduled nights in the hill in my hunting career I won't tell you what to carry but I you can learn from my experiences 1- Westland mid winter with a friend we...
Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:44 AM