Forum Rusa Party Hunt

[Toby]

Sweet as

[Barefoot]

CD allow for 3 cars, expect only 2.

[phillipgr]

Sorry for the delay CD. There was some talk of Dougie wanting to catch a ride down from Auckland as well but all up I shouldn't expect more than 4 cars, and there will probably be a couple trailers in the mix too. Let me know if that's okay. I'll PM you and you can give me the details about where and the contact. Cheers.

[Rushy]

If we took Rushy's toy there would be no room for venison on the way back!

Good on ya

[sublimeone]

I would consider myself relatively inexperienced, yet to shoot a deer in fact. Mostly been out with my old uncle so he try's not to do to much walking. Should be receiving my FAL in the next couple of weeks so will hopefully be doing a bit more on my own but would be great to team up with someone with a bit of experience! I saw there was mention of a gear list earlier, if this can be PM'd or put up that would be awesome!

[Spudattack]

I would consider myself relatively inexperienced, yet to shoot a deer in fact. Mostly been out with my old uncle so he try's not to do to much walking. Should be receiving my FAL in the next couple of weeks so will hopefully be doing a bit more on my own but would be great to team up with someone with a bit of experience! I saw there was mention of a gear list earlier, if this can be PM'd or put up that would be awesome!

+1 for the gear list please rushy!

[Rushy]

Sublimeone / Spudattack this is what I sent to Gibo. It is not a definitive list but more in the fashion of a guide.

Given the time of year that we will be there I recommend you take:

Rifle, ammunition, knife, map, compass (GPS optional), torch / headlamp and any other of your normal hunt gear (day pack PLB etc)
Small cooker, knife, fork, spoon, plate, mug, pot/pan or billy.
Sleeping bag (4 season)
At least one change of warm clothing (note it will be cold so gloves and beanie also recommended) for wearing after the hunt. Jacket
With regard to food that will be dependent upon how this ultimately gets organised (i.e. supply your own or group together). Irrespective take whatever snacking foods you want for during the day.

[Scouser]

Could we have a quick show of hands from people planning to come who class themselves as beginner hunters or more importantly have very limited bush experience?
Was just thinking that it might be sensible to to team them up with more experienced members as it is a winter trip and if it's like the lower whirinaki there will be some shitty bits to deal with on those hills.

Hi all, im an experienced winter tramper/mountaineer, but an newbie hunter......

[Scouser]

That leaves by my calcs about 7 or 8 of us to confirm.

Rushy (Car)
Phil
Barefoot
Toby

Gutshot
Gibo
Haggie
Spudattack
Sublime one
Scouser
Dead is Better

Im going so CD there is at least 2 cars at this stage.

Confirmation from me.....bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!

[phillipgr]

An addition to the gear list if you dont have one in your emergency kit would be a space/emergency blanket. They are those big shiny tin-foil things you see recovering people wrapped up in. Takes up about the same amount of room as a sandwich and only costs 5-10 bucks.

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[phillipgr]

Confirmation from me.....bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's a fair few of us from Auckland going - we can car pool

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[Gibo]

There's a fair few of us from Auckland going

Thats a bit concerning to be honest guys!

[Rushy]

Thats a bit concerning to be honest guys!

Some of us avoid using the label Gibo. I am Waikato born and bred and live in the Kaipara area. Auckland is tis place to the South East where you can't see the stars at night.

[Dougie]

Confirmation from me.....bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have I been kicked off the team already?

[phillipgr]

Have I been kicked off the team already?

We just ain't used to a non-vocal Dougie! Where have you been?
There is heaps of us coming down from Auckland so I'm sure we could sort you a ride. Worst case scenario I'll take the 1.5l, its cheap enough on gas for two people and probably couldn't make it up the hills with any more
You'll have a ride, no sweat.