Thread: Smash and Grab

Went down to Tongariro National Park for a quick overnighter with the boy. Was hoping for a stag but didn't see any. Saw 5 Deer last night all Hinds, Yearlings and Fawns.
Got up early this morning and had a wander over to a new spot. Stopping and glassing.
Just got up ready to carry on and there was a hind 70 yards away. No need for binos. ha ha.
It was Oliver's turn for the shot and he did well. She dropped on the spot. 70 yards off hand. Not bad shooting for a 12 year old. I missed the fawn a couple of times before I managed to drop that too. Smaller target though aye.
Got them broken down and then back to camp and then on to the truck.

geez that lad is growing fast....good stuff managing to drop fawn too..will be primo eating. the lower leg bits that you cant really find decent use for...try kentucky fried fawn bits......oh boy oh boy is it good.

Great. Good to get the fawn too.

Does the hind hang around if you shoot the fawn first or does it only work the other way?
Well done @Chur Bay.

@Allizdog generally if you shoot the lead animal, usually an older hind, first the other animals mill around for awhile because they are waiting for the lead animal to take them away. Works best if you can drop the animal on the spot. An animal bolting after the shot will spook the other animals.

Good shooting Oliver n Dad Enjoy yr prime meat.

You're a good dad, bro! Onya! Watch out he doesn't outshoot you from now on!

Originally Posted by Chur Bay

Went down to Tongariro National Park for a quick overnighter with the boy. Was hoping for a stag but didn't see any. Saw 5 Deer last night all Hinds, Yearlings and Fawns.
Got up early this morning and had a wander over to a new spot. Stopping and glassing.
Just got up ready to carry on and there was a hind 70 yards away. No need for binos. ha ha.
It was Oliver's turn for the shot and he did well. She dropped on the spot. 70 yards off hand. Not bad shooting for a 12 year old. I missed the fawn a couple of times before I managed to drop that too. Smaller target though aye.
Got them broken down and then back to camp and then on to the truck.
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well done the smile says it all and the size of that young man he be good pack horse later on well even now yuk yuk no well done

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

well done the smile says it all and the size of that young man he be good pack horse later on well even now yuk yuk no well done

Yeah . He carried his share
He's taller than me now 175 cm.
He will be a big unit in a few years.
He's only going to get Fitter and stronger.
I'm older and slower.

please just make sure he doesnt bugger himself up now while still growing out...what I would give to know what I do now about how to lift etc when still had a young body.... simple things like either bone out animal or carry it slung low across back using belt method VS bust arse carry it out whole as a backpack.

I don't smash him. I have to hold him back.
I carried the meat back to camp he carried f
rifle and gear.
Back to the truck he probably carried 20 kg all up.
I've been lifting weights for many years so he knows how to lift correctly.