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    First hunt, First deer!

    Hi guys,

    went out for a hunt for the first couple of days in June with @Biggun708.

    What a hell of a trip it was... I am just realizing now how hard it is to do a write up about it without giving up some secrets that I know he wouldnt want me to share so i think the best idea will be to sum it up with a couple of highlights.

    This included the following:

    Me basically shouting "FRESH SIGN!" when we spotted a couple of fresh deer tracks in the mud. Chris gave me that look and i knew i messed up

    Another idiotic move was when we were stalking; I was out in front and spotted the deer which was about to hit the dirt. I proceeded to turn to Chris and tell him that i just saw a deer and asked "should I shoot it?", then he mouthed that whisper/yell combination of YESS!! meanwhile the deer is standing about 20m away probably frozen in disbelief at the most stupid question he ever heard a hunter make. By some miracle the deer just stood there during the whole 6 second ordeal and i managed to get the shot off. Deer dropped instantly, my adrenaline was pumping and ears ringing!!

    This was all the result of a massive team effort to be honest.. Big thanks to Brad from Hamills in Rotorua for the boots, @shift14 for helping me set up and sight in my gun, @Manu for the camo mesh top that i wore the whole hunt, and @Biggun708 for taking me out and showing me the way (and also giving me a ton of gear !!) didnt realize how much u gave me until i unpacked it all at home, appreciate it mate! Last but not least, thanks to all the forum members for the endless advice, guidance, and patience!

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    Excellent.
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    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    It was a bloody good trip.. Great to see a young fella so keen to learn, you have the respect of the animals and ngahere that makes a real hunter.. Proud to have been a small part of your journey...
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    Good stuff. You always remember your first.
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    Excellent. Well done.
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    Awesome! Good work mate
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    Well Done , that's the hardest one out of the way, the door is open for many more.
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    Good shit bro the future is looking bright
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    Love the 'first deer' stories. Reminds me of my first deer, also a spiker
    Won't be long before someone recognises the location with the river photo
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    Nice one. Upwards and onwards...look forward to reading your roar stories next year
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    Quote Originally Posted by sako75 View Post
    Love the 'first deer' stories. Reminds me of my first deer, also a spiker
    Won't be long before someone recognises the location with the river photo
    Shhhhh....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biggun708 View Post
    Shhhhh....
    I am thinking South of Rotorua and East of Taupo. Not saying anymore.
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    Is that the new long drop I can see your knees shaking from here
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    Good stuff fella. All up hill from here
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