Thread: Block 5

On the 15th of August last year I recieved a txt from @veitnamcam it was titled...

'Nelson lakes ungulate control'

A local initiative from doc where hunters would be flown into blocks in the national park where landings are usually prohibited to help control animal numbers.

You interested he said. Yep I'm keen was the reply. Cam quickly secured a 2nd period roar block and arranged a crew.

For various reasons the crew changed a few times before departure and even Cam himself wasn't able to make it due to work commitments. However a huge thank you must go to you for getting the ball rolling, your not missing the next one!!

DAY 1

Rob from muchision heli tours offered to fly us in one day early which we jumped at given the forecast later in the week. The 5 of us met in murchision on the 16th and a plan was hatched, everything weighed (630kgs) so 20kgs under



The weather was excellant and it was a great flight in. First stop was to deposit @stingray and @Munsey onto the tops (hill forty @Shearer)



I was keen to deliver the last nights condiments to the hut and then make use of the track into the upper west matakitaki basin so @ROKTOY, Kev and I were dropped at Bob's.



It was pack streight on for me and beat the feet. This track had been cleared of the infamous wind fall by doc 1 month earlier so the going was good.

Camp was made at 4pm well above the bushline but with a bit of drizzle and clag about no animals were seen by me.



At the 7pm radio check in with the guys on the ridge above it was decided that we should stay in radio contact tomorrow as they felt like they were in a good position to spot an animal in my neck of the woods.

I was absolutely stoked to be up here and had trouble sleeping that first night !!

I will let the other guys chime in here with their first day experiences and then I'll be back with DAY 2.

Hopefully that way it will be easier for you to read at work Cam We may even keep you entertained for a few days












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