Forum Rusa Party Hunt

[Mohawk660]

I've sent an email to the DOC office in Murupara so I'll let you all know what they say.

It sleeps 9 , the only way you will fit 18 is if you top and tail and you may want to as its going to be cold in winter....!

[Rushy]

I am not topping nor tailing with anyone. I will be as snug as a bug in a rug in my hammock

[Dead is better]

I'll be honest - I've never hunted big game in NZ. So far its just been heaps of rabbits/hares and the odd night possum hunting. Done heaps of bushwalking in Aust and a fair bit back in the day with the army. All that equals precisely squat in NZ tho. I know how to use a compass / gps and i'm not squeamish prepping meat. Still will feel comfortable teaming up with somebody with some experience tho.

Maybe we might have to split the group into two locations / huts. Besides the lack of bunks - it might be safer to have less people in your grid square.

[Gibo]

I'll be honest - I've never hunted big game in NZ. So far its just been heaps of rabbits/hares and the odd night possum hunting. Done heaps of bushwalking in Aust and a fair bit back in the day with the army. All that equals precisely squat in NZ tho. I know how to use a compass / gps and i'm not squeamish prepping meat. Still will feel comfortable teaming up with somebody with some experience tho.

Maybe we might have to split the group into two locations / huts. Besides the lack of bunks - it might be safer to have less people in your grid square.

I reckon we see who ends up in the cars at CDs and then work it out. Of the 20 keen i think 6-7 will turn up on the day. And if theres more good for us. We will get to the hut and take a quarter each and hit it. From the research ive done we wont be bush stalking as such we will be finding a likely slip and waiting for them to show themselves. I will be anyways. Id say i'll be 1-3 kms from the hut at all times.
But im a rookie so fuck knows ha ha

[Happy]

I'll be honest - I've never hunted big game in NZ. So far its just been heaps of rabbits/hares and the odd night possum hunting. Done heaps of bushwalking in Aust and a fair bit back in the day with the army. All that equals precisely squat in NZ tho. I know how to use a compass / gps and i'm not squeamish prepping meat. Still will feel comfortable teaming up with somebody with some experience tho.

Maybe we might have to split the group into two locations / huts. Besides the lack of bunks - it might be safer to have less people in your grid square.

If the people per location number gets lower I may go. Its too many achin to get a shot away currently. Sorry but I ll never hunt where its busy.. No offence intended just a personal view.. Its grown quite well ... Its not that I dont trust you its just that I dont trust you.. Talk me round or say F off its OK just what it is ,,, Look forward to the pics / reports though. I ll be happy to watch and join the smallest group unless we just want to meet someplace and have a few beers in a shearing shed for safety. Theres currently how many yesses ... Nth Sth Est Wst equals only four .. Sad sac tosser I know but that wont hurt me or anyone . Just puttin it out there folks ..

[Twoshotkill]

Sounds like a wall of death is going to arrive at the hut.... Surely someone will shoot something!!!......
Mohawk mentioned you can drive a 4x4 to the hut??? Why dosent someone drive the gear in??

[Gibo]

If the people per location number gets lower I may go. Its too many achin to get a shot away currently. Sorry but I ll never hunt where its busy.. No offence intended just a personal view.. Its grown quite well ... Its not that I dont trust you its just that I dont trust you.. Talk me round or say F off its OK just what it is ,,, Look forward to the pics / reports though. I ll be happy to watch and join the smallest group unless we just want to meet someplace and have a few beers in a shearing shed for safety. Theres currently how many yesses ... Nth Sth Est Wst equals only four .. Sad sac tosser I know but that wont hurt me or anyone . Just puttin it out there folks ..

Sounds like a wall of death is going to arrive at the hut.... Surely someone will shoot something!!!......
Mohawk mentioned you can drive a 4x4 to the hut??? Why dosent someone drive the gear in??

Never been there but pretty sure the locals dont want 4x4s up their river beds??? BUT If its kosha i'll take my gig up not for the gear but for my own tired ass.

Happy thats a fair call.
All i can say is that I know that I ain't one to shot first and ask later. I have never shot a Red stag but had one in my cross hairs for about 2-3 minutes a year ago. Reason I didn't shoot was there was a tiny branch in between us, I'm talking small but my concern was deflection so didn't pull, let him be and was pretty surprised at my calmness. I now know that I am a controlled hunter but yip agree some peeps are wired differently, just hope they think first .

[Dead is better]

I know what you mean. For one - i don't plan on even having my weapon loaded unless i'm up front. Safety first

I've got two guys coming with me (Haggie and Gutshot). Do we have an actual date booked yet?

[Gibo]

Page 1 or 3 i think?

[Happy]

Sounds like a wall of death is going to arrive at the hut.... Surely someone will shoot something!!!......
Mohawk mentioned you can drive a 4x4 to the hut??? Why dosent someone drive the gear in??

2SK excuse me but MACA could ... (Sorry just bein an arse I know ) Colorados can go any where apparently he he .. Sorry ..

[Toby]

Never been there but pretty sure the locals dont want 4x4s up their river beds??? BUT If its kosha i'll take my gig up not for the gear but for my own tired ass.

If you drive I'm with you.

[Gibo]

If you drive I'm with you.

Ha ha fuck yeah! Front wheel drive 92 Corolla were up there!!!

[Dundee]

Happy has the happy machine Toby. Have fun members Can't wait for the full report

[Gibo]

If all i get out of the trip is a laugh and wet feet im good!!!

[Maca49]

2SK excuse me but MACA could ... (Sorry just bein an arse I know ) Colorados can go any where apparently he he .. Sorry ..

You got one part of the above correct