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  1. 05-03-2018, 02:02 PM #1
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    Could always do a bit of googling and have a go yourself, guess it depends if you want it 'official' or not
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  2. 05-03-2018, 02:21 PM #2
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    Trophy is in the eye of the beholder...scores mean nothing mate. Although in saying that, I'd love a 300ds 14 for my wall
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  3. 13-03-2018, 01:09 PM #3
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    Starting to feel like autumn down here, cold nights, dewy mornings, warm days ... days are getting shorter.

    Boys are starting to get active. Heaps of wallowing and rubbing and a few stag pads in the few places I have looked at this week.

    Quick walk yesterday, only saw hinds, but place stuck of stag and was amazed not to have one turn up.

    Let out a few roars as twilight set in, right on dark I got three clear replies, and was sure he'd show himself but unfortunately it got too dark so I snuck out. Back tomorrow for another look.

    Stags are definitely on the prowl, starting to sniff out hinds.


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    Can't wait to see what you guys shoot/see/photograph this year!!

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  4. 13-03-2018, 01:17 PM #4
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    Heard the old report up here this week with a couple starting. It should be good bush staking this year, its the wettest its been in years up here. Another 40mm last night
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  5. 13-03-2018, 02:13 PM #5
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    Nothing fantastic but my best Sika Stag to date from last week. The fat on him was incredible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rusky View Post
    Nothing fantastic but my best Sika Stag to date from last week. The fat on him was incredible.

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    That’s a wicked skin there,you keep it??
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  7. 13-03-2018, 06:25 PM #7
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    Josh C good to hear some action already starting, we are getting a few stags wallowing and fighting on the camera, reckon we might find a few pads this weekend and maybe hear an early one. It has got a wee bit cooler up here also.
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  8. 15-03-2018, 03:29 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Monk View Post
    That’s a wicked skin there,you keep it??
    Didn't take the skin. My 1 1/2 year son and cat would just pull it to pieces I reckon as a rug. Did take the head for practice to clean, stain, and bleach as I've never done it before.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rusky View Post
    Nothing fantastic but my best Sika Stag to date from last week. The fat on him was incredible.

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    Bro that will be beautiful! Nice skin too. The old 223 is the ticket alright, I used the 243 and 250 for years. Beauty pics, roll on and be safe all... heard a roar this morning, a Groan.


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  10. 13-03-2018, 02:23 PM #10
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    I envy bush like that for hunting in now
    Been in there a handful of times - madness considering how close I lived for 10-15 years :-(

    To bloody late now
    He is fat alright - put him to bed quick and clean to by the looks
    Enjoy the taste
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  11. 13-03-2018, 02:30 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarvo View Post
    I envy bush like that for hunting in now
    Been in there a handful of times - madness considering how close I lived for 10-15 years :-(

    To bloody late now
    He is fat alright - put him to bed quick and clean to by the looks
    Enjoy the taste
    Your right in the regards to going to bed quick. Brno 223 with 55 grain SP. Shot at 20m front on right in the engine room taking out the heart when he came in to see what I was. Dropped on the spot. I love that rifle!
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    Beautiful sika stag Rusky, they certainly will be at there best now for eating.
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  13. 16-03-2018, 09:39 AM #13
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    Public land South Island. Shot on Monday morning with @Philipo. Got the head scored last night, came in just over 319DS. I'm over the moon.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorkus View Post
    Public land South Island. Shot on Monday morning with @Philipo. Got the head scored last night, came in just over 319DS. I'm over the moon.


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  15. 16-03-2018, 01:32 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorkus View Post
    Public land South Island. Shot on Monday morning with @Philipo. Got the head scored last night, came in just over 319DS. I'm over the moon.


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    Fantastic stag. Great stuff. Pretty cool spot for a photo too.
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