Woodhill results in the post
Lucky enough to get block 5 in July
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Woodhill results in the post
Lucky enough to get block 5 in July
Nice. Will they send out a letter if you didnt get picked?
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Just had a look on the website. Didn't get picked. Oh well.
your not the only one. I see a mate has a block though, time for a phone call :)
Your not the only one to miss out add me to that tally !!!!:yuush:Quote:
Originally Posted by phillipgr
You had pretty much a 1 in 3 chance this year based on the number of entries and the number of blocks/days available. It's a well managed ballot run by a small and dedicated team of volunteers. They do a shite load of work up there setting up the blocks, patrolling and trying to keep things fair for all. I'm not involved but I know a couple of the guys. I've never had a bad days hunt up there, even in pissing rain or without firing a shot. Almost always animals seen and some real close.
If you got a ballot, have a good hunt! :thumbsup:
Wood hill forest ? That's got to be the murder capital of forests in nz surly . Didn't no it was also a popular hunting spot ! ...fallow ?? .
Heaps of fallow in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
There is only supposed to be hunting in there by ballot Munsey but the Helensville Police frequently catch poachers in there that are after Fallow. With regard to the murder capital of forests, I back onto it and for years used to hoon a horse through the tracks down to Muriwai beach. Was always looking out for a crime scene discovery but I never found one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
Eight of them up the back last night Phillip, including a nice looking spiker and buck chasing a doe in heat. I was taking the wife out to dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary but I have to tell you it crossed my mind to let her go by herself.Quote:
Originally Posted by phillipgr
You could have been forgiven for considering it! (who am I kidding?!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
They were they roaring or just chasing the doe around?
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What about " Jafa Zombies" ? Got to be a few in there !Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
The big boy was croaking PhillipQuote:
Originally Posted by phillipgr
I have never seen any Munsey but perhaps I should get an AR15 just in case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
They are jafas a slug gun would be suffice !Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
WickedQuote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
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Shit, just read the ballot results.....strike 2.....another years wait then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me and 30CALTERRY Both missed out as well Oh well next year maybe ??? :oh noes:
I managed one this year, now to pop the cherry
Yeah boy! I popped mine on a Woodhill fallow.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonhunt
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Good skills Moonhunt. Let me know your date and you are welcome to drop in for a cuppa while you are in the area.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonhunt
Congrats to all those who got a ballot :cool:
Moonhunt - look forward to hearing how you get on
I will try again next year
Im soooo glad you added "Woodhill" in that sentence Phil!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by phillipgr
Haha good call Gibo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Thanks Rushy, that is a kind offer
Don't get side tracked by the pigs Moonhunt - you want a DEER
Haha i shouldnt, i hope... keen as for my first
For those that are curious about deer in auckland
TV WiLD episode seven - The Fallow deer of Woodhill Forest - YouTube
Watched this awhile back. There are a lot for fallow in there than 300-400 though.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonhunt
I feel really lucky and privileged after reading how many of you guys missed out, some two years in a row. I applied for the first time this year and drew block 1 in August. Dunno what to expect as never hunted fallow and don't know anything about the layout of the blocks, nor how two months of daily hunting pressure before we get there will effect our chances of nailing a good buck. My two mates and I are pretty excited though
You could come for an innocent rifleless walk with a local a few weeks in advance so that you had some idea. There will still be deer there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunt4life
It's not daily pressure either, hunting on the blocks is weekends only. Typically the later in the season the better up there as there is more daylight.
Daylight hours! Hadn't thought of that :)
Funny...I lived in west Auckland all my life and never put in for a ballot at Woodhill. Instead, I chose to drive for six hours to Kawekas and come home empty handed :) Not painting a good picture of my intellect ay? Haha
There were some guys in there the other night shooting things up. they came off the beach.
Yeah the poaching is hard to police but the WFMC guys do the best they can and manage to get the odd trespass notice issued. Unfortunately, there is always the chance of having other ballot holders in the wrong block and given the open beach access, poachers or even mountain bikers and motor cyclists come through your block during a hunt. Just some curveballs to dodge for the privilege of a handy hunt. Sucks more for the fellows who have come from a bit further afield.Quote:
Originally Posted by Croc-Hunter