Thread: Hi from Whangarei.

Originally Posted by rusl

Hey guys, I'm also up here in whangarei, its interesting how many of us are willing to drive for hours to stomp around getting wet in the bush instead of doing the local thing and going fishing.

True. Fishing/diving is a big part of my life. Haven't really come up with a strategy for south of Auckland hunting. I did just drive 10 hours straight not to see a deer! We all know that successful hunting on public land takes time and effort, but it becomes a bit of a logistical nightmare when there is so much travel involved, plus working full time and young family etc.

Originally Posted by rusl

Russell forest did hold quite a few deer up till about 4 years ago doc did a massive eradication program and according to there data got them down to around 8 left. They did a press release on it, it was quite interesting reading, not sure if they have bounced back but I imagine they do a fair amount of hunting in there and trail cameras etc to monitor it, and yea don't leave your car any where up there.

DOC are very proud of their deer eradication in Northland, rest of the country, take heed!!!