Thread: Upper Young

Congratulations on your success. This is a stunning area. From a visual perspective it would be one of just a handful of places that defy description in terms of grandeur and awesome beauty.

There's no getting away from the fact that even for us South Islanders its a little steep in places. For you as a North Islander... its the kind of steepness you'll describe as "vertical". Where its not vertical, its bloody near over-hanging. But admittedly that's right up at the Terminus.

I've not hunted that area myself but from what I hear the numbers are not that high, however you should be able to get onto a few Teddy Boys when the conditions are right. You'll almost certainly be better off up high in the basins. Don't forget to take your binos. And some sandfly repellant. Gallons of sandfly repellant. Keep your eyes peeled for some of the native birds which are highly likely to be around... such as Kea, Whio and Kiwi.

No matter how you look at it, you're in for a treat. Whether you shoot the stag of a lifetime or not shoot anything at all you're going to have a fantasic trip if you take the time to relax and take in your surroundings.

I look forward to reading your trip report... deer or no deer. Good luck.