Forum Rusa Party Hunt

[mucko]

Happy, with respect to what you said about there only being 4 directions N, S, E, W. The track is like a highway with lots of fairly steep-sided valleys that run into it. It we split up into groups of two (which seems to be how we are looking) we not struggle to find room for us all if we plan carefully the night before and stick to that plan (ie. if you aren't supposed to cross that that ridge, don't bloody cross it). I'm confident we won't be tripping over each others toes if you do decide to join us in the end. Moreover, the chances are as we get closer to the date people will pull out, I mean, we can't all get time off work or not have any commitments on that weekend. No trouble if you aren't keen to come, but let what I have said be reassurance to those who are still keen to come, but want to make sure all is well.

On another note, for those who haven't had much time out and are thinking about how chilly it will be. Be warned, it will most likely be very cold and quite probably wet. If you don't have the right gears, you'll feel the cold (and possibly the wet). But shit, its not the arctic. Come with a good spirit and be prepared and it will be all good.

By the time you add wind in to the factor you will have 2 directions to hunt from. take a dog if you can. the fireplace is shit so get it going early. the locals in their 4x4's come in from Ngaputahi. if you drive a 4x4 to the hut doc will tell you to leave if they find out. locals will spot light at all hours of darkness. you hopefully will still get onto some game good luck on the hunt.