Thread: Fiordland

Yep it is a pretty special place. I've only put in once, managed to draw the Mid Burn block. Didn't see too many animals but had a great time. Only problem is school holidays don't line up to well with the ballot periods.

Get very fit, get a good set of binos & a spotting scope (Swaro, Leica etc) this will save you walking some torrid country for naught. Buy a strong light tent (Hubba Hubba HP etc). Layered clothing system to keep you warm while you glass,glass & glass some more.

Cheers @Skinny,

Have a weighted pack, currently at 15kg, going down my road I live on (gradual to steep) running every third road marker, then up it again via the surrounding paddocks to add resistance, at frequency of 3 times a week. Adds up to just over 6km over some ugly hills. Plan to up the weight and distance as time goes on, but taking it easy to start. I have been quite fit in the past due to other sports, so I have found this initial 'break in' period quite easy but don't want to over do it. Easy does it. Trying to keep the fitness reqime task-specific

Good binos are on the cards, you would recommend a spotting scope also?

Half way through a stack of @Gibos' mags with the Fiordland articles, quite informative pieces

Originally Posted by Pointer

Cheers @Skinny,

Have a weighted pack, currently at 15kg, going down my road I live on (gradual to steep) running every third road marker, then up it again via the surrounding paddocks to add resistance, at frequency of 3 times a week. Adds up to just over 6km over some ugly hills. Plan to up the weight and distance as time goes on, but taking it easy to start. I have been quite fit in the past due to other sports, so I have found this initial 'break in' period quite easy but don't want to over do it. Easy does it. Trying to keep the fitness reqime task-specific

Good binos are on the cards, you would recommend a spotting scope also?

Half way through a stack of @Gibos' mags with the Fiordland articles, quite informative pieces

Lets do some more training this weekend. Try and get something for you to carry Beers Thursday, sort out a plan.

Didn't I carry your last one? Lets go test your new Pengy pack

Originally Posted by Pointer

Didn't I carry your last one? Lets go test your new Pengy pack

Ha Ha! Shhhuuush!!! I was giving you the opportunity to start the training early Yip keen as.

Originally Posted by Pointer

Didn't I carry your last one? Lets go test your new Pengy pack

Pengy pack is it ? Then pengy should get to eat what gets carried in it

Originally Posted by Pengy

Pengy pack is it ? Then pengy should get to eat what gets carried in it

You are welcome to some 'tax'

Originally Posted by Pengy

Pengy pack is it ? Then pengy should get to eat what gets carried in it

So Gibo shoots it, I carry it and you eat it? talk about short end of the stick!

Originally Posted by Pointer

Cheers @Skinny,



Good binos are on the cards, you would recommend a spotting scope also?

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Yep a good quality spotting scope is invaluable if you can afford one