What he said... :) In former times the twig on the animal also indicated that is was touched and claimed by the hunter who harvested it. We consider quarry to be free and not property until it is...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:43 AM
I always wish we'd gotten Roe deer here in NZ, wonderful wee guys. Neat story Ben, do keep them coming. Thanks
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:42 AM
Hey... I would not be to sure about the clever part... But I am pretty sure that I do not need to tell someone else "how it is done". ;) Just sharing my experience and what works for me with my...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:42 AM
Almost... ;) The house is the only one in my hunting area. It is a forestry building in the middle of nowhere. At least by our standards... But you are right: The year round hunting here in...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:41 AM
Yeah. They are not large animals by any means... The fawns are around 10 kg after gutting. But even strong bucks in summer are raley more than 20 kg for the carcass. Delicate creatures and tasty...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:40 AM
They so look like hares eh! Not too difficult to carry out.
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:39 AM
G'day! As I was told that there is no permanent or "sticky" thread for recent harvests on our hunting trips in general I decided to start this one. I will post such pictures from time to time as...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 09:39 AM
Something a little different on my work bench. This old trophy New Caledonia Rusa from 30 years ago had a accident at party and "fell" off the wall, broke the Left antler which popped the eye out...
Liked On: 31-10-2024, 07:42 AM
a vixen three to twelve is only 12 oz, but yes i was using a 2 to 7 out past 300 on wallabies. those kimbers are nice
Liked On: 21-10-2024, 08:08 AM
https://youtu.be/lkyDdN_Un30?si=6nK5xOD335mmieHk Saw this one the other day, he brought it in direct
Liked On: 12-10-2024, 02:37 PM
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f13/burris-illuminated-dial-capable-%24500-108486/#post1620272 See my comment in the thread. You can buy a dial for this scope too.
Liked On: 11-10-2024, 03:05 PM
Nothing flash required for those distances, just something reliable. Leupold has always been my first choice. VX-Freedom 3-9 x 40 should do nicely.
Liked On: 11-10-2024, 03:02 PM
Went through the same conundrum a couple of months ago. 708 was doing okay but wanted a bit lighter and something that would take the knocks in the bush. Ended up getting a Kimber in 280AI. ...
Liked On: 11-10-2024, 02:36 PM
Except for the obvious flaw.....
Liked On: 11-10-2024, 02:35 PM
You have chosen one of the least slippery pointy 7mm pills on the market mate
Liked On: 11-10-2024, 02:33 PM