Thread: Devilskin Saddle Hunting

Hi everyone,

Long-time reader and relatively novice hunter. Looking to get out into Lewis Pass in the coming weeks with a mate over the coming weeks to try and get my first deer. I am looking for any sort of tips or advice for hunting the area as I've only ever been with mates up the Rangitata, Lake Heron, and Lake Tennyson with some big ks put in. I'd appreciate any advice, cheers guys.

Welcome to the forum.

Cheers Shearer, figured it's about time I created an account and did my part in trying to contribute.

Welcome aboard,as everyone tells me there are deer everywhere not seen that myself but it's still good to put boots on the ground and explore some new country. Good luck with your hunting journey.

I'm not seeing deer everywhere up here on public

Welcome aboard.

Cheers for the reply, Trooper. Yea, nah will be heading out there regardless to get out into some mint country (hopefully) so was just more looking for trail tips or things to watch out for that catch you off guard if you don't know the area well.

Watch this video https://youtu.be/9T6MYYOQYKQ?si=if9SupzpE0u7jZwi

Yup lots of deer all around that area. Usual story, lots of glassing all evening till last light. Find a good vantage point off the skyline. Watch the wind, never get upwind of the deers. Be very careful coming over ridges, sneak over very carefully into a new basin or whatever, stay low. Don’t walk along ridgelines. Be up early while it’s still dark. Walk to a good spot in the dark or using a red head torch. Get into a good glassing spot before first light and watch as sun comes up. If you spot something never approach it from upwind.

Watch the wind.

Welcome to the forum.

Awesome, cheers for the advice Juicy, exactly what I was looking for! Cheers for the welcome.

Welcome

My 2c worth

Keep the wind in your face
Walk half as slow, look twice as much
Expect the unexpected
110% identify your target
Have confidence in your rifle
Get half as close again
Don’t rush your shot
Enjoy the success