Originally Posted by
Cigar
Went to Pureora early today. No roars heard, didn’t try roaring myself as too many other hunters around (6 other vehicles at car park).
Some fresh sign around, both the dog and I heard something fairly close but didn’t get eyes on it. Heard a keruru take off overhead, then a strange whistling noise, then a branch thumped onto the ground between me and the dog! It wasn’t big enough to do major damage but I would have needed new underwear if it hit me.
The big wallow I usually check was just a lake with about 10cm of water sitting on top of the mud.
I’m wondering if the roar hasn’t started yet, or if it’s been and gone already.