NZDA Nelson had him there not long ago as a guest speakerQuote:
Originally Posted by Kooza
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NZDA Nelson had him there not long ago as a guest speakerQuote:
Originally Posted by Kooza
Is NZDA worth joining?
Hell yes. If it wasn't for these fellas giving up their time to teach my boy how to hunt through the HUNTS course, we would not have achieved what we have.
All I knew about hunting etc was what I'd read, or learnt through getting it wrong. He was always hassling me to take him out, and 9/10 times ended in disappointment. Through these fellas, we've managed to achieve success on places we wouldn't have been able to hunt on previously. The instructors have been very free with information to help out 'newbies'.
Whatever the sub was sounded a lot at the time, but to put it in context, was less than one wasted 'armed tramp'. Every club has members with their own agenda, but surely you're big enough to make your own decisions.
Everywhere there's blowhards and gohards, you don't have to be with them.
The cheap huts, access and organised hunts etc would cover subs.
The HUNTS course is the best money I've spent. It's kept the boy interested in not just hunting, but the whole package. Ethics is something that's needs reinforcing, and the more you see it around you, the more you practice it yourself. He's happy to watch animals now rather than just 'blow them away'. Hopefully this will cross over into real life as well.
Well that's my view for all it's worth
Fyi for southern rimutaka hunters of the up coming ospri operations,
Letter said its on track for a November start
Tonight's meeting was Attachment 64579Dan hardy at hunting and fishing, was good
As a newbie, I've found the Hamilton branch to be awesome. There were a few bits of dodgy advice from old boys flying about, but everyone was friendly and welcoming, and the activity schedule is packed full, definitely more stuff going on than I can keep up with. From what I've been told, guest speakers are pretty common there as well.
Just joined Hutt Valley, mostly for the range but I'll go along to a couple of meetings a see what they're like.
Well worth it. I don't manage to get to my meetings but access to the range and public liability insurance makes it worth while. Just got the bill today for the year
If you think about it, if you buy the odd big tickets item and save 10% on the purchase, along with the insurance. You've pretty much covered the membership.
That's an accountants way of looking at it, me, i just like being involved and getting out of the house on meeting nights
Best advice is go on some club trips, good chance to hang out proper with members and you'll have more to talk about at the meetings, hunters being hunters we are normally tight lipped!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Arrow
@KoozaQuote:
Originally Posted by Kooza
Your not wrong
But look out if you get them started ....... the buggers just won't shut up. ;)
Cheers
Pete
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Im looking at joining up I was a member around 18 years ago & had fun but I think this time mostly for the public liability insurance some private land owners wont give me access unless i have it , I got a e mail from our local branch yesterday seemly you need to attend 4 meetings before you can hand in your form & have a proposer & a seconder..so basically takes 4 months before you can officially join is that standard or do clubs make up there own rules ? the local pistol club have a cool range better then the nzda one by a long shot , wonder if they have liability insurance mite look into that.
I think it's a local thing. When I went along to the Te Awamutu branch, a couple of guys there offered to propose and second me on the spot.
yes
Join via NZDA website,Quote:
Originally Posted by Boaraxa
That's a good idea but for some reason none of the membership forms can be downloaded not sure if its my computer or what.
It's not just you. Even if you DO manage to download their form, it's in a fucked up uncommon format.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boaraxa
Go to the local branch web site and it will work there. K
Tried that its just a big page of gobbledygook
Yeah, don't imagine many people are going to be able to open .WIZ documents lol. I've sent them some contact suggesting they change to something more commonly used such as .PDFQuote:
Originally Posted by stretch
Yeah, this is a branch by branch rule. We sort of do the same thing at ours but dont get too enforcing about it. End of the day the association needs as many members as poss and should not be off putting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boaraxa
HUNTS program is a great thing for those newer members less skilled and the PL insurance is a must, I recon.
With NO Disrespect meant to NZDA but I wonder if this forum could sores insurance?
Not a silly idea ..make some inquires let us no how you get on :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
No disrespect to members of this forum, but is the odd public spat or difference of opinion that may make an insurer think twice....:cool: (that and NZDA would have a greater membership base?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
That, and there are other benefits...
Thanks for the offer , wouldn't mind chasing some of those japs either but she,s a fare way to get to the meetings each month ! I had an email from the local secretary today I told him that I used to be a member long ago so I think they will talk about signing me up next meeting so il make sure I put my best flano on I mite even get a hair cut for the occasion :)
Good stuff
Latest newsletter from national made mention of changing forms to a PDF
Busy time of year with new subs coming in and going out, so might take a bit of time
Those in the HB area check out the Napier branch Facebook page, follow, share, like, all that social media bizzo
https://m.facebook.com/napiernzda/
Bit of bay rum wouldn't go a miss either ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Boaraxa
Cheers
Pete
What is the palmy NZDA like these days. Thinking about attending a couple of meetings with the brother in law ?
No idea but recently joined Nelson and going to first meeting this week.
Manawatu NZDA is going good mate, like all good things you have to make the effort so come along to a meeting (last wednesday of the month) and say hello.Quote:
Originally Posted by jusepy81
Like most other branches we have range shoots, club hunts ,hunt courses, social nights etc. cheers
I am pretty happy with my NZDA membership as I use the Auckland range frequently. I haven't use much of the discounts yet and haven't managed to get away on one of their club hunts yet. Looking forward to do that.
You join NZDA as much for others' as for yourself. It has become an influential collective of individuals.
I think with whats going on with the Fiordland Wapiti herd vs Forest & Bird there is probably no better time for recreational hunters to be part of any of the organisations lobbying for hunters.
Takahe culling? I thought that was the Nelson branch!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
As a newbie I'm planning to join mainly to do a hunts course.
The range in my area doesn't have the best arrangement (very limited availability), so will probably be looking at other options for a range.
Yup, range access is not great in this area, I joined Upper Hut DS as an affiliate, its a bit of a drive but their range is awesome. Some of the other fellas in our area travel to Palmy or Horophenua to use their ranges.
I joined over twenty years ago with the hope by doing so my daughter & possible future grand kids could go still go hunting if they so desired
Back then that was an absolutely ridiculous notion as "we would always have firearms & be able to go hunting like we always have" because "they can't stop us"
My how things have changed over that last 6-7 years with our rights/traditions being eroded before our very eyes
Now its not just our firearms & freedom to use them that is in the firing line its our game animals as well
To me the main reason to join the NZDA is for advocacy, the more members we have the stronger our voice which can only help all hunters & firearms users in New Zealand
The NZDA is basically the only organisation that the powers that be will even remotely listen to or acknowledge, the amount of work done in the back ground is enormous
I understand the "old guys" comments, our branch has a few younger people on the committee but not enough
The landscape has changed, people appear to be busier & busier with less time, 6 day weeks, financial pressures etc, this is effecting all volunteer organisations
The NZDA membership is slowing growing with recent changes including a permanent presence & strength in Wellington undoubtably helping which bodes well for our future
Very well said Greg. Ive joined the South African version of Deerstalkers, The SA Hunters in 2000, served as Branch manager and Regional Coordinator for many years and Im still a member even though I never plan to move back. I still support their fight for their rights.
When I moved here, the first thing I joined was the Deerstalkers, as I too feel that we as shooters and hunters needs to join and stand together under one body to represent us.
If the old boys gets to much, use the democratic system to fix the wrongs. Change and test new things, things that the younger genetation will enjoy, but dont kill traditions. Cherrish them and keep them alive.
I've already enroled my eldest into Deerstalkers, with the little one following soon - its absolutely worth it.
Thanks, the family membership option is a great cost effective way for your partner to be a member & is valid for the kids until they are 18Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaco Goosen
I'm a member of two local pistol clubs & have been for many years, I only use their ranges once every 1-2 years, but I'm very happy to support them
Likewise TSNZ locally & nationally, haven't shot locally this year yet, or nationally for 2-3 years
