Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Terminator Darkness


Search:

Type: Posts; User: David

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Thread: Good Binos

    by David
    Replies
    21
    Views
    3,508

    I've been happy with my Bushnell H2Os, but got...

    I've been happy with my Bushnell H2Os, but got them drenched in the Tararuas this morning and now one side is all fogged up. They are about 8-10 years old now, so that's not bad service. Hopefully...
  2. Thread: Blaze Jacket

    by David
    Replies
    3
    Views
    1,469

    Hi Genty, not sure where you can get a blaze...

    Hi Genty, not sure where you can get a blaze jacket, but I use one of the stoney creek blaze vests - get a big one and you can wear it over the top of anything as you strip off or add layers,...
  3. Replies
    30
    Views
    3,936

    Good advice, thanks all.

    Good advice, thanks all.
  4. Replies
    30
    Views
    3,936

    Checking health of deer before butchering

    I was reading Red Deer in NZ by Lentle and Saxton and they say you should do a full check of the lungs, liver, kidneys and intestines before butchering a deer, even if you just take the backstraps...
  5. Replies
    44
    Views
    6,995

    I also include a few anti-nausea and...

    I also include a few anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea pills and rehydration salts. I once got into trouble through not cleaning a camelback hose properly before going hiking and was running at both...
  6. Thread: GPS?

    by David
    Replies
    62
    Views
    8,013

    I use the basic Garmin eTrex 10, in conjunction...

    I use the basic Garmin eTrex 10, in conjunction with map and compass, and am really happy with it. Mine was $149 from Dick Smith, but there's probably better deals around now. Before I go, I add...
  7. Replies
    35
    Views
    4,921

    No luck for me either, Initiaz. I went into the...

    No luck for me either, Initiaz. I went into the Tararuas yesterday but it was too cold and wet to stay for long. Saw lots of prints and some promising spots for next time, though.
  8. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,385

    Hi Initiaz, I think there is no problem with you...

    Hi Initiaz, I think there is no problem with you entering the park on foot before the gate opens - I've done that lots of times. You can leave you car just outside the entrance to the park - there...
  9. Replies
    2
    Views
    2,190

    Hi Initiaz, I'm not sure if this helps: Tararua...

    Hi Initiaz, I'm not sure if this helps: Tararua Tramping Club | Tararua Footprints / Mangatarere Valley No mention of it needing 4wd access.

    If you go that way and decide it's too rough you could...
  10. Replies
    20
    Views
    2,949

    You're probably aware of this already, but you...

    You're probably aware of this already, but you can hire a PLB from Mainly Hunting for extra peace of mind.
  11. Replies
    35
    Views
    12,698

    I think there used to be a test of whether the...

    I think there used to be a test of whether the blade was over a certain length (4 inches?) but it looks like now if you have any type of knife on you in a public place, you have to have a reasonable...
  12. Replies
    11
    Views
    7,296

    Lots of sign about at Kaitoke this morning.

    Lots of sign about at Kaitoke this morning.
  13. Replies
    85
    Views
    8,728

    Good point. There's also the NZ Police serial...

    Good point. There's also the NZ Police serial number asset programme (snap.org.nz): create a profile and you can register all your important stuff, including serial numbers.
  14. Replies
    85
    Views
    8,728

    I've put my bolts, spare keys, passports, etc in...

    I've put my bolts, spare keys, passports, etc in the same thing. Didn't think of putting photos on a memory stick though - that's a great idea.
Results 1 to 14 of 21
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!