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Hi there,
Glad to be part of the hunting community im a newbie to the hunting scene. I’m currently based in auckland. Im going on holiday in jan for couple weeks so im seeking advice on any gear or methods and a good beginners place to start really. Thanks in advance.
the local sports shop for a plastic stocked T3 in 7mm08 and then nearest cafe for a latte?????????
Move anywhere South of Auckland. And hunt with the wind into your face
An excellent start.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck
Seriously, take your time, do a lot of reading of old threads, ask questions if you need to.
If you haven't already, buy a .22 rifle and a small mountain of ammo, and take time to practice marksmanship. After that, a .223, and stretch your shooting distances. Wait awhile before you buy a bigger cannon.
hi, there was a guy on here called @rickychen who could have helped you out. Some of us formed a posse and lynched him for fun one day so he is no longer available for helping.
@Beginnerhunter ignore that ^ lot for the time being you are probably the only sport they have had in the last month , do you have a rifle ?
Step 1 : Go outside.
:)
I assume you’re interested in hunting deer. Read all of Lentle and Saxton’s books, and get out as much as you can. Statistically, a lot more deer are shot in the bush than at the keyboard.
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Welcome along beginner hunter. All the above is excellent advice especially the bit about going outside, but are you aware that hunting kit, rifles, binos and scopes, ammunition, reloading gear etc is addictive and expensive probably better for your wallet if you take up knitting or macrame like me.
If on a budget a sporter swede will do everything you need a lot of us started with one ive still got mine
There's a 6.5 X 55 Swedish Mauser for a good price on here. Good calibre
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Yeap just a 6,5 creed at the moment
Thanks for the info cheers man appreciate it
Yea was always going to be expensive but worth it in the long run
just thinking of the basic stuff I always take with me for a day hunt this is what I always take pack rifle and ammo knife a map and compass also got a garmin 64 gps small first aid kit survival blanket a small diamond sharpener toilet paper head light and spare batteries for it and gps a lighter and also a fire rod thing for backup 1 litre of water an osm and an apple as I don't need much food to keep me going this is for bush hunting if its more open ill also take binoculars and sometimes a range finder a plb would be a good idea as well but I don't have one of those yet
Lol loved the Latte and Tika poke Micky,Quote:
Originally Posted by Beginnerhunter
I am also fairly new here Beginnerhunter, so welcome, jump on the DOC website and start studying the DOC maps for spots you think look good, let us know in 5 years time when you get your first deer, id be surprised if anyone would be kind enough to provide information where the deer are, mostly as im sure most deer hunters have spent many years honing theyre skills and mapping theyre secret spots and personally i feel that can be the best part of becoming a deer stalker, you might go out 20 times and not get a deer starting out but dont let this demotivate you because you will gain more experience with each year, i think the best advice out of everything i can think of is buy the most quietest possible apparel you can find, but dont bother with cheap fleece, because even when you think your quiet your probably still not quiet enough, I own a Sauer in 6.5 Creedmoor, fantastic calibre and it will be all youll need starting out. good luck
and to confuse the issue Im a bush hobbit who wears chaep fleece LOL.
Ive been busted by the deer for the last 6 outings due to swirly wind....just had cold snap so will try again on Sunday and hope the deer have sniffles so dont twig Im about till its too late.
hehe, i admit i also own cheap fleece, but have recently changed to a more breathable material for hunting, otherwise when wearing a backpack i tend to sweat like paedo in a santa suitQuote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck