October hunt

Hey team,
I have a week off next month around labour weekend and am looking to head south to see if i can pop my first red or sika. Anywhere from kaimais to kaimanawas. Would love some pointers. Have looked through DOC site and have a few ideas but seems 1080 has been dropped everywhere. If you are not a JAFFA but ever come up am happy to take you out for a spear/dive/fish or arrange one if you are happy being a bit more specific over PM. Have an old school 70 series landcruiser so can hit spots which need proper 4wd access.
Any help greatly appreciated.
cheers

te urewera... Richard White Ruatahuna.. If you can't shoot a deer in the park around oct nov, you best stick to diving.. Send me a PM if you want more..

Thanks to everyone who has messaged me. Really appreciate it and hopefully can do a decent write up soon!