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Thread: Newbie keen for a hunt in the Waikato area

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    Newbie keen for a hunt in the Waikato area

    Hi all,

    Im a newbie to this site.I'm keen to get started hunting,ive just got my gun licence and a new .22.I'm keen to start hunting,anyone in the Waikato area that knows where any good spots to hunt goat,turkey,pigs rabbit,possums etc or anyone that has private land that is ok to hunt on.

    Also keen to meet new hunters if anyone is keen to meet up and go for a hunt.

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    Waikato Deerstalkers, go along to a club night,
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    He nui to ngaromanga, he iti to putanga.

    You depart with mighty boasts, but you come back having done little.
    Sounds like a typical hunting trip !

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    Welcome wiserKid. Be sure to tag along with someone who hunts a bit first to get some basic safety and hunting skills. Guys who have no or little experience in the bush etc are prone to getting lost or making bad calls. Enjoy the out doors and have a bit of respect for it and you'll come home with a feed over time.

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    Welcome to the hunting, careful its addictive.
    NZDA , check out Waikato Deer stalkers.
    Good way to meet people who can help.
    They also run a hunts coarse which covers everything you need to hunt and stay safe.
    Good luck
    Love walking my gun

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    Thanks for your comments and advice guys

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    Hey man and welcome ,

    +1 for the NZDA on the whole a bunch of great guys who will give you the shirt off their back.

    As for hunting, a .22 rimfire is not permitted on DoC land and some would argue is not an ethical larger game killing rifle. So I would suggest heading around the local farmers. Go door knocking after the morning milking and explain your situation and that you are wanting to learn. Alot of farmers do their own pest control but some may be willing to let you tag along. The worst they can say is no and then just thank them for there time and move on to the next farm and hope for better luck!

    Biggest piece of advice I was told when learning to hunt is be patient and take your time!!

    Best of luck out there
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    You know, if you need 100 rounds to kill a deer, maybe hunting isn't your sport.

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    Hey mate. Where bouts in the waikato are u? I got out every few weeks rabbit nd hare shooting on a farm. Ur welcome to come along if ur keen. Im in hamilton but the farm is in te aroha.
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    Hey man. I'm also newbie iv only been out few times no luck yet.. I'm looking to sus it out be keen on meeting new people getting into it.
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    Hey Mate I live in Glenview yea i'd be keen to come along my cell number is 0212541328 cheers
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    Cheers DanS
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    Hey man sent a message to your cell number. Person on other end said wrong number

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    Planning to head into te tuhi for an overnighter or two, your free to join me if you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buck_Shot View Post
    Planning to head into te tuhi for an overnighter or two, your free to join me if you want.
    Hey Buck Shot how is Te Tuhi compared to Thompsons?
    I had a walk up Thompsons this weekend and nothing kicking about until the first logging skid.
    Just wondering if the track is similar condition to Thompsons?

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