A Sunday walk

I've noticed lately my base fitness is pathetic, not sure if its old age or lack of hunting due to my usual haunts from the last 15-20 years being recently bombed with 1080 :oh noes:
Could always be both of course :O_O:

We went for a walk yesterday arvo, it was such a beautiful day here it would have been rude not to.
As usual for an armed tramp/walk I like to take my Super Lite 22 Terminator, as seen here http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...minator-13685/ at 4.26 lbs its hardly heavy or a pack fuller :)
I only planned a short walk about 3-4km return, just as well after stopping for lunch & taking the long cut/Sunday drive route we were a little behind schedule.
We got up to the car park & much to my GFs delight the local Weka was there to greet us :cool:
We moved off up the track to my intended destination a lovely vista of the Nelson region.

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We were getting close to our destination with the expected complete lack of sign younger than two-three months when I heard a goat.
We decided we would like to investigate & possibly annoy the vocal pest in the National Park.
I had only taken a couple of steps from the discussion point when it was quietly pointed out I should look over there :)
I looked up saw the young Billy at about 15m, closed the bolt & made a noise.
He was less than pleased with me & so was his Mate as she burst onto the scene only to suffer the same fate.
I turned to see my GF wide eyed with fingers in her ears commenting on now loud it was.
That was the first time she had seen anything shot even though we had been on a few walks together.

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I set about boning them out for the walk back to the Ute, she was unsure about how she felt about what had unfolded until I handed a back leg to her to put into a bag, her eyes lit up as she recognised it as a roast worth about $30 in the supermarket I was told, I replied yep & we had four :thumbsup:

When finished we proceeded to the initial viewing spot amongst the bush.

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With nothing else seen we made it back to the ute before it started to get dark after a great day out.
My legs have been telling me today I went for a walk...FFS it wasn't far at all !!!!

well done I hear you re old age catching up! that 1080 is banned here in tassy now.

Good call to dispatch those mongrels!

Good on ya for showing the miss's how it happens. My wife doesn't want a bar of it but she's happy to eat venison so she'll keep.

Link is now fixed, thanks Guys.

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...minator-13685/

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Originally Posted by Rusky

Good on ya for showing the miss's how it happens. My wife doesn't want a bar of it but she's happy to eat venison so she'll keep.

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Well done Greg, my misses doesnt like the blood n guts bit either (as for the smell :sick:) but when those backsteaks are on the dinner plate.....well........

used to take mine pig hunting when we were courting, I'ld leave her with a spear (bayonet taped to a strong stick) and a holder on a crossing track in case of an escapee. always wondered what would happen if one came her way and Kare grabbed it.

Good stuff Greg, Its funny how some people put a dollar value on the meat you bring out of the bush.

Almost duplicates my anniversary hunt I had with my wife....different island of course plus wifey shot one herself


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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I've noticed lately my base fitness is pathetic...

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Is there really such a thing? My fitness have been freefall since we last met; reading this gives me hope... ;)

Radical rifle!

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Originally Posted by Norway

Is there really such a thing? My fitness have been freefall since we last met; reading this gives me hope... ;)

Radical rifle!

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Thanks.

Yep I believe there is :)

We went for another walk yesterday, not very far but with bush hunting/stalking there is no point being in a hurry.

I noticed I was in much better shape when I got back to the Ute so I must be getting fitter again.

Perhaps I should take a heavier rifle next time :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Perhaps I should take a heavier rifle next time :thumbsup:

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Wouldn't it be more useful to take the extra weight in ammo?

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Originally Posted by Norway

Wouldn't it be more useful to take the extra weight in ammo?

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It would be even more useful if I managed to shoot a Deer :)

Sneaky little Fallow can be buggers in the bush, esp with two of you making noise.

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Thanks.

Yep I believe there is :)

We went for another walk yesterday, not very far but with bush hunting/stalking there is no point being in a hurry.

I noticed I was in much better shape when I got back to the Ute so I must be getting fitter again.

Perhaps I should take a heavier rifle next time :thumbsup:

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I can totally help with the heavier rifle bit!!!!

I can totally help with the heavier rifle bit!!!!

didnt know you owned Blaser as well?

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Originally Posted by ONYVA

I can totally help with the heavier rifle bit!!!!

didnt know you owned Blaser as well?

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It aint no blouser mate. its a reminton, I have one lightweight one and not one at the opposite end of lightweight

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Thanks.

Yep I believe there is :)

We went for another walk yesterday, not very far but with bush hunting/stalking there is no point being in a hurry.

I noticed I was in much better shape when I got back to the Ute so I must be getting fitter again.

Perhaps I should take a heavier rifle next time :thumbsup:

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The older you get, the lower the base, and the longer it takes to lift it.
I have to keep at my fitness every day. Use it or lose it really does apply once you hit my age (66).
It's paradoxical really. Viagra covers me for certain aging affects, and when it comes to big hunts I get stiff in all of the wrong places. What I need is a duel effects pill. A pill that gives me energy and fitness when I need it, and makes me stiff in the right places. ��