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Thread: Where to hunt when wanting to consistently fill a LARGE Meat locker/freeza from Auck?

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    Mate, the amount of shit you've been given is pretty fair i reckon. Your very first post is asking for spots to fill your HUGE freezer, its literally in the title.

    Second, "I'm more of a Commerce guy by day, hunter by weekend and appreciate the company of fairly cultured sorts, but at same time am not a snob, hope that makes sense". I've read this a few times and struggle to sense any sarcasm whatsoever. So now you're just grandstanding and trying to make yourself look smart by saying it was a sarcastic from the start.

    Maybe im just a cunt but I dont think we'd get on in the real world. Get out there beat your feet and you'll eventually find what you're looking for.
    Or just pay a guide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by odds0und View Post
    Have you had dogs before?
    Yep, both hunting and water dogs. Vizsla was my first pic, but Ive read articles about NZ breeds, being less high maintenance. I will have to investigate that further.

    Most definitely a MAJOR commitment. But I have plenty of time. The main thing is I see no point in buying a pointer if they are not trained thoroughly to a blueprint.

    There is something intangible about having your dog out there with you, Im sure you know what I mean.

    Thanks to the poster for the heads up on a 22 on doc land and the preference for an iron site caliber.

    Ive found some blocks already that id like to just get out and have a scout around. Love being in the bush, prefer that to glassing and knocking over animals long range. Each to their own. Both take a lot of skill and a lot of hard work.

    I started hunting in NZ at very young age and whilst I left NZ in late 20s I havnt stopped the need for a feed. It might sound a bit hips

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    Quote Originally Posted by 257weatherby View Post
    Join your local deer stalkers association. Get up the front smartly and introduce yourself and tell what you want to the meeting. Build relationships with people who can make their assessment via eyeball Mk1. Earn it.
    I think @257weatherby has hit the nail on the head!
    Even better if your local branch runs a HUNTS course.
    Buy a Spot X Hunting book, pick a spot and beat the feet...
    Alternatively as previously suggested you could look into payed hunting access etc, in which case Kaipara/Muriwai Fallow would probably be your closest bet I imagine

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dyls View Post
    Mate, the amount of shit you've been given is pretty fair i reckon. Your very first post is asking for spots to fill your HUGE freezer, its literally in the title.
    I didnt see I was being given a lot of "shit" but if this is one of your 53 posts I dont see how you are doing anything more than racking up posts pointing out why other people are wankers? Good for you. But I didnt ask for spots, I specifically aid not looking for somebodys spot X, I also have explained what I meant about how to find good sorts and the commerce part is a sarcasm view on my daily existence, not what Id rather be doing. if you dont want to take my sincerity when I apologised if the sarcasm was missed, thats on you. But thanks for your help all the same. Happy hunting.
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    Having spent more time recently researching and trying recipes on how other cultures process and cook goats, I’m inclined to put the above deer in our family as a ‘meat animal’.
    Quality braised over fire is outstanding.
    Mince is as good if not better than lamb
    Stew cuts I’d take over venison any day.
    I may just head out next time for a freezer full of goats and leave the deer alone.

    Any king country/central block has good goat numbers and DOC will point you straight to them

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pav View Post
    I think @257weatherby has hit the nail on the head!
    Even better if your local branch runs a HUNTS course.
    Buy a Spot X Hunting book, pick a spot and beat the feet...
    Alternatively as previously suggested you could look into payed hunting access etc, in which case Kaipara/Muriwai Fallow would probably be your closest bet I imagine
    Yep I agree, it cant hurt to get reaquainted with the NZ terrain and meet some other people along the way, who I may even be able to offer some help, which is always a good way to both be a better person and make good friends, by helping others.

    The meat hunts, whilst cheaper than paying retail are quite exy, even though I understand why, I thought it meant you pay for access to a block, not for a guide etc. All the same, with red meat being eaten less in a week in our house, a solid Red will last a long time.

    Will find a Spot X book, is there a particular edition that is best? I have already found a number of spots that Im semi familiar with, but as you say, beat the feet, if merely for scouting and getting hiking fitness back up is a great way to go. So many options, thanks for the tips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freezer View Post
    Any king country/central block has good goat numbers and DOC will point you straight to them
    Its good in'it? Check out the Fijian Indian goat curry recipes, man oh man that is Devine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mimms2 View Post
    Almost any farm with more than two trees together.
    Waipu caves TRACK!! Tangihuas, Russel forrest, Whangarei heads, Mangakahia, Poutu.
    Shit I could probably spit out the window and hit one.
    Yeah, farm hunting is one thing, walking in and out of DOC bush is another. I have a couple of farms that I have access too, if the goats are there then it's too easy. Tangihuas are just nasty bush. No DOC land in the Heads that you can shoot on. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Haven't made it up to the Russell Forrest yet. 1080 spoils the vibe. Must admit I didn't know that the forests further south were open for hunting.

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    "Prefer the company of reasonably cultured people"

    Stay away from anyone with a tikka T3 and you can't go wrong
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freezer View Post
    Having spent more time recently researching and trying recipes on how other cultures process and cook goats, I’m inclined to put the above deer in our family as a ‘meat animal’.
    Quality braised over fire is outstanding.
    Mince is as good if not better than lamb
    Stew cuts I’d take over venison any day.
    I may just head out next time for a freezer full of goats and leave the deer alone.
    Agree. Very underrated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatHead View Post
    Yep, both hunting and water dogs. Vizsla was my first pic, but Ive read articles about NZ breeds, being less high maintenance. I will have to investigate that further.

    Most definitely a MAJOR commitment. But I have plenty of time. The main thing is I see no point in buying a pointer if they are not trained thoroughly to a blueprint.

    There is something intangible about having your dog out there with you, Im sure you know what I mean.
    You'll be alright then, like I mentioned to be honest a lot of what is in the deer dog blueprint is common sense if you have raised dogs before.
    It's definitely a good foundation and I picked up some neat tricks along the way but I think it really does just come down to time in the bush with your dog and learning to read them.

    Definitely great company in the bush though, always the one hunting partner who will never bail on ya!

    As for Spot X books, definitely a good help for identifying new areas to check out and gives you a good starting point as to how to access/hunt them.
    They are up to the 5th edition now (I've had 3rd/4th and now 5th). I guess the latest is the most accurate as access is always changing.

    https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/fishi...IaAjqOEALw_wcB

    Could find cheaper, I picked up the latest in Hunting & Fishing down here when they opened up their new store.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    "Prefer the company of reasonably cultured people"

    Stay away from anyone with a tikka T3 and you can't go wrong
    LOL stay away from me then, the ol T3 was my first rifle. In 7mm 08 as well (some might say that make's it even worse!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    "Prefer the company of reasonably cultured people"

    Stay away from anyone with a tikka T3 and you can't go wrong
    or a 270
    The Biggest Room is the Room for Improvement

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    "Prefer the company of reasonably cultured people"

    Stay away from anyone with a tikka T3 and you can't go wrong
    haha somebody got it, bit of humour never goes astray. Personally I just avoid those who bring a hippy of Johnny Walker Red, blah. Thats not being a single malt snob, there are some appropriate blends to bring along and then there is just outright nasty. ;-p

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    Quote Originally Posted by odds0und View Post

    Could find cheaper, I picked up the latest in Hunting & Fishing down here when they opened up their new store.
    Choice one, chur. I'll send you a PM re hounds.

    As for snobbing 270 shooters, wont that leave me a FONC in NZ? lol

 

 

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