Recovery of the animal (once successfully dispatched) is another ethical issue. Even in "the old days" 10-15 years ago it was common to either see guys shoot unrecoverable Tahr, or find them on...
Liked On: 01-12-2022, 04:27 PM
I think it's people who are looking for something to be there... There are a substantial amount of bipods on the market. Matt is just doing his thing. People are reading into things that don't Exist...
Liked On: 01-12-2022, 04:21 PM
Hi all, finally getting around to introducing myself. I'm Brownie, I am a master's student in Auckland, soon to be handing in my thesis and entering the real world. I first started shooting as...
Liked On: 01-12-2022, 06:49 AM
OMG, tikka yes. 223 probably no for a beginner. The most important things you should have gleamed from this thread are. Most of the hunters using a 223 are very experienced and take the time and have...
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 07:47 PM
Just back from 14 days on Stewart Island and after shooting a yearling buck with the wee Tikka 223, I have to say that the experience was less than satisfactory. Shot placement was the issue and that...
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 10:36 AM
And right there is a great reason not to get too excited about experiencing all cultural events.
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 07:46 AM
It did indeed fire two darts with trailing wires and an electrical impulse sent to immobilise the animal for live capture. They had a few deaths with deer (they have a very sensitive nervous system)...
Liked On: 25-11-2022, 06:44 AM
Tentative date Saturday 03 December. Lunchtime onwards, but will kick off the bonfire etc 5pm-ish Before the silly season gets into full swing, who's keen on a forum catchup around a fire, cook up...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 07:33 PM
Hi all Not sure why I feel compelled to post a story of my modest success, hopefully not seen to be self congratulatory it’s just I enjoy reading of others hunts, successful or not, so maybe I’m...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 06:38 AM
A few photos from a recent trip to Doubtful Sound and beyond. 210746 210747 210748 210749 210750
Liked On: 20-11-2022, 06:59 PM
I always feel so sorry for you when I see your posts, you obviously have a really shi**y life.... :oh noes:
Liked On: 20-11-2022, 06:58 PM
It isnt a case of doing the right thing. It isnt about doing it because it is most likely happening. It isnt because you are doing everything right so why worry It is because this has been...
Liked On: 20-11-2022, 09:07 AM
We once had a competition to find an item on the boat that wouldn't catch a bluecod.
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 05:11 PM
Are you on any of the local hunting FB pages? I found a near new Swazi anorak on Kuri hill. Found the owner in 24hours. He could tell me what was in the pockets with accuracy so I'm pretty confident...
Liked On: 18-11-2022, 07:49 AM
It's a rabbit hole I'm not going down again but had there been a properly organised trapping training facility established and funded 20+ years back, as Scribe tried to do, and that alternative...
Liked On: 18-11-2022, 07:39 AM