I spent a lot of time in the Tararuas as a young fella - tough country, very few deer, but a great training ground. My wife and I headed South for a holiday near Otaki Forks area, and a short...
Liked On: 12-11-2024, 07:44 AM
Okahu road in off the road into Ruatahuna its not part of The Tuhoe Te Urewera block contact DOC Murupara for info on road
Liked On: 04-11-2024, 08:25 AM
Either end of the 42 Traverse, down in National Park gives access to some decent areas. But it does also attract the hoon element on long weekends and holidays. Another option is the Pureoras,...
Liked On: 04-11-2024, 08:25 AM
Thanks a lot for your advice I’d say I actually have an above average amount of backcountry/bush experience. I had yearly school camps and ended up doing my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver...
Liked On: 04-11-2024, 08:21 AM
Welcome aboard mate. As a recent convert to the sport I can give you some pointers as to where and how to get started. I am by no means an expert and am still learning things every free weekend I can...
Liked On: 04-11-2024, 07:49 AM
Thought I had made them all. Mistakes I mean. But here is a new one for me - just loaded a bunch of .243 ammo using the shellholder from a .30/30. Didn't even notice. I sized them - no issues. I...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:14 AM
Further to what Anotherhunter has mentioned (his legend dad Brian taught me "old fella Tahr hunting") and you want to be in Tahr feeding areas (which in November will be quite low, often in the...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:10 AM
Climb up behind the hut and sidle downstream till you hit the bluffs. Should be plenty to shoot at. If the stream is high and uncrossable you'll be a bit restricted, otherwise plenty of country to...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:09 AM
we flew in that area around this time last year and had extreme cold skifield like conditions for 2 days , then 2 days of tee shirt and sunburn hot still weather so be prepared for both . a good...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:09 AM
We never had any issues leaving our truck at the launching ramp, if your boat is low sided at the back be a little careful at the top hut as I’ve seen a couple boats swamped by waves when the lake...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:07 AM
What a legend :thumbsup:
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:05 AM
luckey A bit of a drive from my place( a hour) but I'm happy to pick you up and drop you off, store you're trailer and vehicle at my place if you want that piece of mind. Just pre arrange a pick...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:04 AM
Hot frypan,butter fat or oil ,quick fry them in one piece, slice when you think cooked.i like to slice one in half when think it's medium rare...then if want it cooked more slice n give quick 30...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:03 AM
This weekend I joined a small driven hunt with just a few dogs and friends... Not too bad for two hours in the field. I managed to secure two of the little ones myself. 261942 So nice to...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 10:02 AM
Yearling sambar stag. Was on the way back to camp on a run down farm shortly after sunset. Got one last trip too. 30.06 did the job.
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:44 AM