Wasps used to be a big problem hunting Oxford / Mt Thomas area. Also be careful with fire. I hear there have been a lot of deer around on private land in North Canterbury. Your expeditions onto...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 10:40 AM
I used to hunt Tongariro a lot and one of the tracks I used to access my hunting area was very popular. I was not uncommon to see literally hundreds of walkers on the way in or out when camping out....
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 09:23 AM
Some of them might even tell you if and where they saw some deer. Happened to me a couple times
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 10:37 PM
Have a look on here. At bottom of doc features menu is 'open hunting areas' . Stay within there with correct permit and be safe. https://www.doc.govt.nz/map/index.html
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 10:20 PM
I always stop and have a chat with any walkers I come across when carrying a rifle. Be as friendly as possible and try to portray us hunters in a good light. Be sensible and safe as I am sure...
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 08:47 PM
Cheers mate. Have got appropriate permits and what not. Thought would be the case anything that’s easy to get to would get thrashed so prepared to put in the hard slog.
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 05:29 PM
It actually doesn't shoot as good as I'd hoped around 1.5" with federal bluebox, I think it's mainly the trigger it's been set really heavy and the grub screws superglued or locktite or something,...
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 04:59 PM
Hey mate, Yup just brought one a .243 will let you know am about to take it away for its first real trip. I've actually had it a couple of months but was a real rigmarole getting my firearms...
Liked On: 05-01-2023, 04:50 AM
Been down this road before with my old man. As a licence holder, you need to be able to secure a firearm for 24hrs. Chain around the hot water cylinder worked for him. Arms officer told him...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 07:39 PM
Reading that I’d say actively voicing opinions etc that run counter to those of the organisation in a public forum where people know you’re employed by police would run foul of it. “We must not...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 12:51 PM
I think what you’re looking for is page six of that document “Our Reputation We act professionally, exercise good judgement and are accountable for our behaviour. We must not do anything that...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 12:17 PM
Hey guys, Just moved back from my O.E I used to have an account but forgot all the details so this is my new account. Central Otago based.
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 09:01 AM
To revive this thread. Uberti 1873 in 44-40. Decided to go with style this afternoon for a little wander through a local DOC block. Who needs a scope when it's three shots resulting in three head...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 08:52 AM
Have a good look at the scope, an older scope taking a swim could end up being foggy at a later date. Cool the thing down and then take it somewhere hot is one way of checking, nothing worse than...
Liked On: 04-01-2023, 07:55 AM
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Liked On: 04-01-2023, 07:39 AM