We actually have 3 native mammals. You're attitude would do well in forest and bird. Our game animals may have been introduced but they are a huge part of our heritage and identity. I doubt we...
Liked On: 27-05-2018, 07:16 PM
https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/104232532/more-kiwi-women-feeling-the-thrill-of-the-hunt
Liked On: 27-05-2018, 07:09 PM
Just back from from a cold but eventful week in the South Island. I’m not an expert when it comes to tahr hunting, nor have any mates that hunt them. But for me and my twin brother it’s got to be my...
Liked On: 27-05-2018, 06:54 PM
Got word of a paddock of turkeys. So after morning work loaded the car up with the shot gun,the trusty old escort. And unlocked my ole faithful model stirling .22 bolt action. First glance...
Liked On: 27-05-2018, 06:45 PM
Big boy alright. This one goes 263 2/3 World record official apparently. Shot on Stewart island[emoji16].... Yukon Canada with a 303. Guy just wanted the meat. Not a trophy hunter. 78"...
Liked On: 25-05-2018, 08:06 PM
Moose according to first nations means "strips off" or "bark eater" Or snow damage[emoji16] Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
Liked On: 24-05-2018, 09:13 PM
With how bad the weather has been the last couple of days I wasn’t the only one desperate to get out in the hills, I have always had good success hunting the fine breaks in the weather directly after...
Liked On: 24-05-2018, 08:20 PM
I’m running a 20 inch barrel with a ssrnz can with 178gr eld-x at 2950 Still short enough for bush gun and shot deer out to 650 yards no problems.Good all purpose rig
Liked On: 24-05-2018, 07:59 PM
Based on that I’d say a heap of difference...
Liked On: 24-05-2018, 07:59 PM
I agree 100%, Mooseman. I have a good friend who keeps telling me I need to re-barrel one of my old favourites because - as he says, the rifling is completely f**ked. Yet it continues to put cheap...
Liked On: 22-05-2018, 07:18 PM
Ammunition that has gone through the washing machine due to poor pocket policing has gotton me more than once.
Liked On: 21-05-2018, 07:59 PM
Last night. I decided to shoot the bottom right one because it looked yummy. 180yards and I muffed the neck shot, and they all departed the scene. I should have known better because it was too windy...
Liked On: 21-05-2018, 07:50 PM
Nah they did the eastern end near the archeron, can't take dogs on Molesworth so will head over fowler's or Maling Pass, not many animals around but usually see something even if I don't shoot...
Liked On: 20-05-2018, 08:52 PM
Thanks stug. A rolled and seasoned tahr roast tonight!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/e3b873b4775c3fa7e28028034e974dbd.jpg Better than reds I reckon!! Sent from my iPhone using...
Liked On: 20-05-2018, 08:49 PM
Working down south for the month and wanted to have a crack at chasing tahr. It’s a different kettle of fish compared to bush stalking reds in the Taupo area. The country and terrain is humbling and...
Liked On: 20-05-2018, 08:48 PM