Thread: Gadgetman

Yes Brian Reid aka Gadgetman died while on a hunting trip up behind Hanmer, Monday 14th. He was thoroughly enjoying a deer stalk on a beautiful day, and had only been walking for 20 minutes from the hut when he suddenly fell, and passed instantly. His mate tried CPR for 30 minutes with no response, then activated locator beacon which bought Westpac chopper to location in 45 minutes. Prior to the moment he was happy, in a beautiful mountain environment, and he passed instantly without pain doing what he enjoyed. He was 61.

Brian was a very active member of our Cantab shooting team for over 15 years, and is sadly missed. He was an all round good man, ready to help anyone. He was a cornerstone of our team for 140-150 trips - a selfless contributor in everything he did. On shoots it was never about him - and even when he had serious mobility issues earlier on he would be up opening gates/driving etc so others could always have their best opportunities.

We shot tens of thousands of bunnies, and at our peak period around 2008-2014 Brian had the record for fastest 100 at 43 minutes!!! Faster than me! He was a fine shooter and thoroughly enjoyed his years - taking bunnies, possums, wallabies, pigs, deer. Great man to have on any trip.

He and I developed hunting lights over the early years culminating in the Maxtoch hunters of 5-6 years ago. We knew product around the world and without exaggeration these kiwi designed Maxtochs were the best hunting lights in the world for 2-3 years. A most enjoyable experience.

He was an active and supportive site member on NZHS - helping alot of people. He will be missed. My good mate of 15 years - go well brother. Mike (Mudz)

Photos of Brian on shoots:



And Brian on left with our team on one of our 1000+ bunny shoots in just 6 hours in 2012: