The call went out from Barefoot to embark on a pest eradication mission. The goal to drop at least thirty grass munchers. Six enthusiastic rifles responded and we RV’ed at the memorial monument half...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 03:13 PM
Most modern cock on open rifles will fire if the bolt is half open if you have it just far enough for the trigger to work. Modern (read new good quality rifles, not old crappy rifles) wont fire with...
Liked On: 02-10-2022, 08:32 PM
I went for a hunt in the rain yesterday. Started at 4pm in the drizzle and ended up being poured on from 7pm to 9pm. But it didn't dampen my spirits. After about an our of hunting a finally spied...
Liked On: 02-10-2022, 07:37 PM
I suggest getting to know one particular area well rather than going to lots of different locations to hunt. As you become familiar with one piece of ground, push a little further. Work on your...
Liked On: 23-09-2022, 07:34 PM
There is at least one deer less than there was two weeks ago - and he tastes great! ;)
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 10:49 PM
Welcome to the forum cally woo We can't promise we won't give you shit but if your keen to learn you have come to the right place to get a heap of good advice. Building bush confidence is...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 07:20 AM
what you really need is learn your palatable species - my guess is your route was way to low for Ruahines this time of year - There is a strong feed belt there higher up and what you need to find is...
Liked On: 20-09-2022, 05:11 PM
Mid last week I was meant to take a not so well friend out to our hut for some rest and a quiet hunt but it turned out he couldn't make it. So seeming it had been planned and the WX looked ok I...
Liked On: 19-09-2022, 10:56 PM
Organized a hunting/fishing/surfing/BBQ weekend for a few work colleagues on the weekend. One of them shot his first deer at 370yds and we couldn't wipe the smile off his face. Beautiful weather,...
Liked On: 19-09-2022, 09:03 PM
Hi, Its been awhile since i have done any reports. Reason is i took most of the winter off hunting. Did the odd short look but no serious stuff bar one or two hunts. Bodies getting old, aches and...
Liked On: 17-09-2022, 07:57 PM
My brother in law is 7 years younger than me,his health took turn for worst 10 years ago,fibrominalgia (however you spell it) is a bastard of a thing. we knew something was up when I chucked a red...
Liked On: 17-09-2022, 07:04 PM
Number 2 son secured his first chamois this week. We were in the Marlborough high country for a few days and often spotted a chamois or two when out cleaning up a few goats. We made a basic plan and...
Liked On: 16-09-2022, 02:53 PM
Gut them as soon as you shoot them, skin them and cut them up when you get home. (that’s what I do)
Liked On: 15-09-2022, 10:03 PM
Just happened to have my How 6.5 handy when this guy decided to show himself. Having zeroed the rifle about 3 hours previous, it wasn't a difficult shot. Its not a black panther, I've seen one of...
Liked On: 14-09-2022, 10:08 PM
spring Waikaremoana - was senior Ranger there for 8 yrs so know it well - spring will not happen there until about second week of November - at present will be frosts and damn cold lower valleys -...
Liked On: 07-09-2022, 02:30 PM