really???? I mean seriously REALLY???? you walk into shop and spend $$$$$ to walk out with thermal you spend hours,days,months years even forming bond and training a dog to do the job even half...
Liked On: 23-09-2020, 10:11 AM
Sometimes it's hard to get that perfect weekend where everything is lined up with weather, work, sports, family commitments so the other weekend we finally had an opportunity so we took it although...
Liked On: 22-09-2020, 01:22 PM
Hi guys. Thought I'd share a quick story for the newbies to hunting and how easy it is to get over excited at the sight of the prey . Out with my boy we found a nice spot on a raised knob...
Liked On: 21-09-2020, 09:54 AM
That is wrong in so many ways. I had looked at a new Henry rather than cut up a classic but the loading tube/suppressor thing was an issue. Now if there was a side loader like a Marlin......
Liked On: 18-09-2020, 04:16 PM
popular brand is DPT. Modular , can be taken apart for cleaning , can add or subtract baffles as wanted . I own several of theirs and have been very happy with them.
Liked On: 18-09-2020, 04:10 PM
I dont roll like that. Dont know any farmers. Cant afford a quad Too tight to pay for a chopper. Doc land only for me. :cool: Never hunted the ruahines. Let me know where it is and I'll go...
Liked On: 18-09-2020, 03:43 PM
Well you've got winter coming and those short dark wet cold days, so good chance to read up on the different killing mechanisms. Huge amount written on the various terms thrown around on forums -...
Liked On: 18-09-2020, 11:14 AM
I will just use my normal pack even if just day hunting nowadays (Cactus Hector) but I find it really good to keep all my bits and bobs nice organised and handy. I bought a small Cactus zip pouch...
Liked On: 17-09-2020, 01:31 PM
I went up today from the summit. Was more to stretch my legs and my lungs. 1st time up there for me. Had an easy hunt planned with a southerly blowing up my ass on the way in. Found a spot to pop...
Liked On: 14-09-2020, 09:43 AM
Trajectory is very similar to 22LR subsonic. Noise... Well, you nailed it really. The gaping hole at the end is an obvious path of least resistance for the gases. A fat suppressor with lots of...
Liked On: 11-09-2020, 10:56 AM
Don't keep changing area's if the deer sign is there, just get to know the area as well as the deer do and you'll be rewarded, if you have what it takes. Changing hunting locations every time you...
Liked On: 10-09-2020, 04:42 PM
I found hunting the bush fringe the most productive when hunting the Kaimai's, I spent many a day slogging through the crap and learnt the deer trails and then looked for advantage points overlooking...
Liked On: 10-09-2020, 12:55 PM
Some awesome advice in this thread. All depends on outlook & what you consider success, but put the yards in, pay attention & never feel like you’ve learnt enough & you’ll find your ‘luck’ improving....
Liked On: 10-09-2020, 12:54 PM
This. I started keeping a diary when I moved up north 5 years ago. I did it mostly to keep records while I was trying to find good areas to hunt. It's worked wonders for my hunting and hopefully...
Liked On: 09-09-2020, 06:33 PM
The best diary you can have is the old school photo album. Take a photo of what ever you shot, but even if you shot nothin, take a photo of the hut, or camp, or your ugly mate. Write the location,...
Liked On: 09-09-2020, 06:33 PM