Personally I wouldn’t cheap out on packs, boots and waterproofs, especially down where you live. Waterproofs can save your life in shit conditions and also act as windproof layers, if you have...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:55 PM
Join NZDA, do their HUNTS course. It's not the kind of thing I'd normally do, but was advised to on this forum when I asked the same question as you a year or so ago. It was the best thing ever...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:54 PM
Items/brands that are possibly the best despite being relatively cheap: Mora knife- If you are prone to losing/dropping things get a pink or orange one(or both!), get a stone and learn how to...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:53 PM
Learn to read the weather forcasts a few days ahead and river level data from ecan web sites.Watch the good weather coming over from Australia,gives you a good idea whats coming from here and the...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:51 PM
I wouldn't over think it at this stage. You may not like or be any good at hunting. I would go for some un armed game spotting trips first before buying gear. If your heart races and pounds in your...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:50 PM
This for me as a beginner was huge, because when I started I didn't have deer hunting mates to pass that sort of wisdom along. I knew they used their noses, but had no concept of quite how much the...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:50 PM
What's wrong with the super tough CCC stubbies, I wear them almost year round if it gets super cold some thermals under do the trick. Just rfemember not everyone thinks Merino is the bees knees I...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:49 PM
Just join the local nzda and get a good mentor to take you out and show you the ropes. Good boots sleeping bag and pack is what I’d be doing. As funds allow get some good binoculars and don’t skimp....
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:49 PM
Not said yet but as a starter please do get a PLB! This little bad boy might just save your life! As said above learn map reading and compass work there’s plenty of google ways to learn this! ...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:48 PM
For tops, a 3-layer system is effective Merino baselayer/ thermal type thing polarfleece windbreak mid-layer for warmth and a top waterproof coat layer Adjust according to temperature Good...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:46 PM
You don't need flash stuff...or at least you didn't 50 years ago... https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/e44/Cottrill/.highres/Picture682.jpg...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:45 PM
My only concern with clothing would be to avoid all the thin super lightweight macpac type trendy gear as it won't last 5mins in a bush hunting scenario , boots included. Others may possibly disagree...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:45 PM
Binoculars , Boots and raincoat , buy the best of each you can afford. You can shoot animals with the cheapest rifle and ammo , you can process the animal with the cheapest knife You will not...
Liked On: 10-01-2021, 02:42 PM
To get this back on topic for those of us that are actually interested in Tahr hunting as opposed to their social media feeds:) My observation from the last 3 trips up the Rangitata, Havelock and...
Liked On: 19-12-2020, 12:06 AM