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  1. 12-03-2019, 08:16 AM #1
    Seshins
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    Hi from Wellington

    Greetings.

    I’m Dan - a 32 year old city boy with no hunting experience. Have spent a fair bit of time in the bush and around firearms (previously served as a rifleman) but have never given this hunting malarkey a go, but I’m looking at changing that this year!

    Due to pick up my first deer rifle in a few months (.308) so looking for any advice or yarns to help me along, or better yet anyone willing to take this know-nothing city slicker on a hunt or three. I’ll bring the grog.

    Cheers
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  3. 12-03-2019, 08:21 AM #2
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    Hello Dan. Suggest you start with NZ Police and NZDA and possibly NRA. Booze would be the last thing you need.
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  4. 12-03-2019, 08:23 AM #3
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    Hi Dan, welcome. Take time to read through some of the older threads on the forum. feel free to ask questions.
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  5. 12-03-2019, 08:24 AM #4
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    Cheers Woody - I’ll have a chat with NZDA. Obviously I was being facetious about the booze....
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    Gday mate
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  7. 12-03-2019, 11:29 AM #6
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    Thanks for the welcome team.
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    Hi Dan

    Check out HVDA - they do hunt courses for newbies which I recommend
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  9. 12-03-2019, 05:46 PM #8
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    Hey Dan, Hutt Valley Deerstalkers have been a great support and information hub since I got in to hunting last year(City boy too). Expensive to start the memrbership but worth it.
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Welcome Dan, I’m a member of Hutt Valley NZDA (but only for the range) they have a lot to offer for someone starting out. But this is the best place to learn, ask question and get involved. James Papakowhai
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  12. 14-03-2019, 12:27 PM #11
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    Cheers for the recommendation with HVDA - will sign up with them next week and get stuck in!
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  13. 23-03-2019, 04:33 PM #12
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    Let me know your experience Seshins, its been in the back of my mind for a while and want some experience stories. Cheers
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