Kaimais

Hey guys,

Going to try some new country in a few weekends time in the Kaimais. Going to be staying in the Waitawheta Hut for just the one night so am limited to time and how far I can go. Any pointers on where the animals tend to be during the day and evenings? Many clearings around or is it mostly bush entangled with supple jack I hear so much about.

Cheers for any info you are willing to share. P.S. If you have hunted this area a bit before, and if you PM me Ill tell you exactly what one of my plans are and if you think its a waste of time then at least I know where I stand.


Rusky.

Waitawheta will too far Nth in the Kaimai's better to try area's further south from Cashmores clearing down

Cheers Bonecrusher. The walk sounds a bit harder in winter from what I read to Cashmores clearing, and the Te Rereatukahia Hut would then be my best option hiking in along the Tuahu track?

Take some garden Secutears with you it will save you heaps of time and do everyone a favour for the future. suplejack is a bitch

I'll take to it Twoshotkill and make a new track for us hunters. Re-assessing my options now as the Tuahu track is 5 hrs to the hut, im young and dumb with not much time to spare, but not that dumb! ;)

As others have said, the deer numbers are low at that end of the Kaimais...in from Tuahu Track and south would be my best bet. Still animals being seen around Thompsons Track. If you want a roof over your head, I could put you up in the bus just off Thompsons Track...and security for your vehicle.
Plenty of clearings but it wont do you any good...deer live in the bloody supplejack

You're a good bugger Spook!

That is a very kind offer Spook. The bus I imagine is just that, a bus? :D I'll PM you once I have finished exploring my options as I need to read up more on the area.

My intentions were to hunt just northeast of Waitawheta hut over that flat bit as seen on topo maps (~590m elevation) and drop back onto the track travelling west. Whats peoples thoughts on this, obviously a waste of time as suggested by Bonecrusher?

As seen attached: Ignore the friend request pic, if only it was true :P

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That is a very kind offer Spook. The bus I imagine is just that, a bus? :D I'll PM you once I have finished exploring my options as I need to read up more on the area.

My intentions were to hunt just northeast of Waitawheta hut over that flat bit as seen on topo maps (~590m elevation) and drop back onto the track travelling west. Whats peoples thoughts on this, obviously a waste of time as suggested by Bonecrusher?

As seen attached: Ignore the friend request pic, if only it was true :P

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I can't help you with information on the area you want to hunt as I have never been there...the main reason being I don't think there are many animals there...my son did some work on the hut and tracks over there some years ago and seen no sign at all. I have an old hunting mate living over that way and in the last 20 years has only heard of a couple of animals showing themselves. Of course there could be shitloads now as it gets little hunting pressure.

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That is a very kind offer Spook. The bus I imagine is just that, a bus? :D I'll PM you once I have finished exploring my options as I need to read up more on the area.

My intentions were to hunt just northeast of Waitawheta hut over that flat bit as seen on topo maps (~590m elevation) and drop back onto the track travelling west. Whats peoples thoughts on this, obviously a waste of time as suggested by Bonecrusher?

As seen attached: Ignore the friend request pic, if only it was true :P

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Shit, looks like the best feature on your map is just east of the hut by a km right by the 795 high point, that's where I'd be looking - and she wants to be your friend too.:pacman:

kj

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Shit, looks like the best feature on your map is just east of the hut by a km right by the 795 high point, that's where I'd be looking - and she wants to be your friend too.:pacman:

kj

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Would be a nice distraction while out hunting for sure. Think I could roar her in? :D

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I would head in here for an overnighter if you want a roof over your head

Do you know how long the walk is BC?

Its about 3 hours in from the Matamata side Rusky. You climb straight up the Te Tuhi Track for around an hour then its relatively flat to the hut from there.

Cheers Bryan. Now i have a toss up between this hut and spooks offer. Thanks guys for pointing me in the right
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Mangamuka Hut: Tauranga area backcountry huts

Plenty of area's around here as has been said previously TeTuhi Track from the Matamata side if you are coming down from Auckland - time well how long is a piece of string it depends on what you are carrying i.e kitchen sink and more importantly how fit and keen you are. But their are some good clearings and area's around this locality. I saw a nice stag, two hinds and a good porker on a mid week wander mission 20+K through here coming in from Whakamarama Road End - TeTuhi - Clay Rd circuit

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I need to get back in there the next fine day I have free too much rugby at the moment

The bivvy with the iron is Ngamuwahine, which is on the main North South track and about an hour and a half walk from Mangamuka hut. What you see is what you get there. THose photos look as if they were take in summer, BC ! Rusky, take 2 compasses or one plus a GPS and 2 spare sets of batteries. Many a circle and figur 8 has been walked .... Wish I was up there now but can't for a while.

The deer do like to hang out in supplejack on top of spurs but if I was at Waitawheta I'd go up the trach SW of the hut and hunt across the little saddle and down a creek towards the "m" of stream. They like moist gullies where the bush is a bit open. yet sheltered from any prevailing breeze. The Waitawheta has about 20 crossings to get to te hut and will be all knee deep cold and shady at this time of year. There are some massive bluffs in that area so don't cut it too fine in the evening.

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This is one of my efforts - the big hairpin is trying to go in a straight line using a GPS. Better to put it away and hold the compass in your hand.

(this area was actually largely toetoe and ankle deep swamp, not just kiekie) and it was raining and about 5pm at this time of year )

Those pics look very attractive Bonecrusher.

Bagheera, yep got a GPS (3 sets of spare batts :D), compass, will buy a map too. I won't be venturing too far off the beaten track (baby steps) until I get my confidence up a bit. Still relatively new to bush hunting so will see what eventuates.

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Those pics look very attractive Bonecrusher.

Bagheera, yep got a GPS (3 sets of spare batts :D), compass, will buy a map too. I won't be venturing too far off the beaten track (baby steps) until I get my confidence up a bit. Still relatively new to bush hunting so will see what eventuates.

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Just remember that most of the tracks you are looking at are through DoC land and not everyone will be happy with the idea of a tooled up gun toting hombre roaming the walking tracks...check your permit for DoC rules and regs.

Quite a good plan is the first time into an area there walk the tracks and cover the ground, record them on your GPS, find the huts and landmarks so you can get back on them after dark if neccessary. You will find more sign and nicer bush off the track but get to know the lie of the land first. The tracks on the map are only approximate.

People are used to hunters in there, just be courteous, open bolt when stopped and talking to people, don't put one up the spout while on the track.

I will be very surprised if you see anyone else up there? Spring yes now not likely to be much traffic

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Weirwolf on the loose up there to! Watch out on a full moon


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Might lick me to death aye... Any good on sniffing out deer?

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Good ! so good he can sniff out a dog biscuit in a 50 acre paddock :) He's quite good value easy going nature gives him value

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Mangamuka Hut: Tauranga area backcountry huts

Plenty of area's around here as has been said previously TeTuhi Track from the Matamata side if you are coming down from Auckland - time well how long is a piece of string it depends on what you are carrying i.e kitchen sink and more importantly how fit and keen you are. But their are some good clearings and area's around this locality. I saw a nice stag, two hinds and a good porker on a mid week wander mission 20+K through here coming in from Whakamarama Road End - TeTuhi - Clay Rd circuit

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Went for a walk up TeTuhi track this arvo, Not a bad walk, (2.5hrs) To the top, Walked in for a while then headed back to the car park.Was pushed for time, Next time i will go early and take my rifle and head for the hut, It's nice up there. Photo was on taken on the way down.

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