Too true. I have just emailed them to say their attack on Wapiti has portrayed the organisation as extremists and does not endear them, or their cause, to the general public.
Liked On: 28-03-2024, 09:10 PM
Its unfortunate that all F and B members get tarred with the same brush as the loonies at the top of that organisation. The average member wants to do good things in their local area , be it weed...
Liked On: 28-03-2024, 09:10 PM
except where the Authority otherwise determines, the native plants and animals of the parks shall as far as possible be preserved and the introduced plants and animals shall as far as possible be...
Liked On: 28-03-2024, 09:08 PM
We are fortunate that we have the Game Council, a Minister for Hunting and Fisheries and a revitalised NZDA then.
Liked On: 28-03-2024, 09:08 PM
Correct. Same as the Tahr ballots.
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:53 PM
Someone doesn't get sole use of that area from my understanding. It is only the ability to land there in a helicopter. Anyone can still walk into and hunt those ballots.
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:53 PM
Thanks heaps, just want to make sure if I climb into the tops that I won’t be stomping on someone’s ballot..
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:53 PM
Cool thanks that makes me feel better about the lack of camera but not the tahr. Was a sightseeing trip with the partner but will swap her for the rifle next trip
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:52 PM
150gr Corelocts in my 308. Haven't tried 180gr. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:46 PM
have used .308 now for the best part of 50 years - stay with 150 grain only because as long shot says 180grain will boot a bit more - dont over complicate what bullets will do comparing commercial...
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:44 PM
not something talked about but thought I would put something down for the new hunters setting off on their first trips in the scrub - not talked about and not ever really covered yup hand and butt...
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:40 PM
So this trip didn't happen too long after my last outing. I decided to camp the night on the tops in the Lewis Pass again. Instead of thinking 'easy access' I tried to get off the beaten path a bit...
Liked On: 26-03-2024, 09:37 PM
My vote If suppressing cut to 16 inch. I am running 130ttsx at 3000 fps If not suppressed 22 inch. Used to run 168s at 2750fps.
Liked On: 22-03-2024, 03:46 PM
I'm running the following; Kimber Hunter and Savage Lightweight Hunter both 16" barrels with DPT suppressors. Sierra Gamekings 150grn. AR2208 46.5gr 2735 FPS. Plenty enough grunt for 300m,...
Liked On: 22-03-2024, 03:45 PM
16 with a suppressor will take it back to about the 20 inch 16 inch barrel without a suppressor will be quite nasty on your ears ...
Liked On: 22-03-2024, 03:43 PM