Thread: First Solo Hunt Coming Up

Cheers for all the advice fellas, there's a lot of great info here.

To sum it all up, i'm going to take @Russian 22.s advice and head up Wairere Falls way. With a compass, map and notebook as my main navigation tools. I think i'll point out this is all a learning adventure for me and i'd rather see a few deer running away than be ready to shoot in an instant. Although I'll have one in the chamber at half cock (safety on) walking as slowly, quietly and aware as I can be.

(i'll also have a phone, powerbank, headlamp and PLB for emergencies)

I looked into PLBs and was put off at the price of the buggers, but found they're readily available for rent at $15 a day almost nationwide; which is music to my skint ears.

Thanks for the help team.

Originally Posted by Louie

Cheers for all the advice fellas, there's a lot of great info here.

To sum it all up, i'm going to take @Russian 22.s advice and head up Wairere Falls way. With a compass, map and notebook as my main navigation tools. I think i'll point out this is all a learning adventure for me and i'd rather see a few deer running away than be ready to shoot in an instant. Although I'll have one in the chamber at half cock (safety on) walking as slowly, quietly and aware as I can be.

(i'll also have a phone, powerbank, headlamp and PLB for emergencies)

I looked into PLBs and was put off at the price of the buggers, but found they're readily available for rent at $15 a day almost nationwide; which is music to my skint ears.

Thanks for the help team.

Save up for a Plb. Very cheap when you think about it. 30 bucks for ten years and will save your life.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Save up for a Plb. Very cheap when you think about it. 30 bucks for ten years and will save your life.

I hear that. Between the guns, guitars, woodshop and ol' 94 Hilux; the cash seems to disappear. Just waiting for a rich cougar to come my way!

Originally Posted by Louie

I hear that. Between the guns, guitars, woodshop and ol' 94 Hilux; the cash seems to disappear. Just waiting for a rich cougar to come my way!

I feel yah haha

Originally Posted by Louie

Cheers for all the advice fellas, there's a lot of great info here.

To sum it all up, i'm going to take @Russian 22.s advice and head up Wairere Falls way. With a compass, map and notebook as my main navigation tools. I think i'll point out this is all a learning adventure for me and i'd rather see a few deer running away than be ready to shoot in an instant. Although I'll have one in the chamber at half cock (safety on) walking as slowly, quietly and aware as I can be.

(i'll also have a phone, powerbank, headlamp and PLB for emergencies)

I looked into PLBs and was put off at the price of the buggers, but found they're readily available for rent at $15 a day almost nationwide; which is music to my skint ears.

Thanks for the help team.

$5/day from trek n travel, only helpful if your in Hamilton though


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