About Hugh Shields

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Date of Birth
September 28, 1958 (65)
About Hugh Shields
Biography:
Ngaio School
Onslow College
Wellington Polytech
Past member of Ngaio Indoor Rifle Club (Khandallah)
Past Member of NZDA Wellington Branch
Location:
Ngaio, Wellington
Interests:
Reloading, Hunting, Culling, Cooking Game, Fishing, Home Landscaping Projects, Lawn PERFECTION!
Occupation:
T/A Controlled Rabbit Culling - Wellington - Kapiti Regions

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Last Activity
Yesterday 09:55 PM
Join Date
02-05-2022
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  1. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Pixie Z On thread : Whats your Roar 2024 plans, and goals?
    Will be out pretty much every weekend from the second half of March til end of April. The biggest downside to my current job is that Feb-April is by far the busiest period of the year for my team, so...
    Liked On: 27-02-2024, 09:09 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by 30late On thread : Reminiscing in the Ruahines
    Went for a weekend mission up on to the Mokai range via the new/old public access through Mokai station, its a real slog from the carpark up through the farm and then an even steeper climb up onto...
    Liked On: 27-02-2024, 09:02 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by SmokeyJason On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    As in what have you not loaded, I forgot to put the powder in one of the cases and the primer drove the projectile out, while I was mucking around the prey absconded and as I tried to put another...
    Liked On: 27-02-2024, 08:48 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by SmokeyJason On thread : What Have You Loaded Today
    It's a matter of whether they will group? I know that both the 22 hornets favour the vmax, and from now on I will only use boat tail projectiles, much easier to reload.
    Liked On: 27-02-2024, 08:46 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by gadgetman On thread : What little pesties did you bowl over today?
    Another all night session with alan last night, got home about 8:15am. I shot 1, Alan knocked over 204 for a total that wasn't predicted after some of the others only got something like 84 from the...
    Liked On: 26-02-2024, 08:20 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by woods223 On thread : 6.5x55 factory ammo on deer ??
    Exactly. Also been used extensively in Africa over the years. Don’t overthink it. 223 has accounted for untold deer in NZ so 6.5x55 isn’t going to have any trouble. A mate doesn’t have any problems...
    Liked On: 26-02-2024, 08:17 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Nic On thread : Waihora geese bomb up
    No season no limit for Canada geese, has been that way for a while now
    Liked On: 26-02-2024, 07:23 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Nic On thread : Waihora geese bomb up
    252 geese on the deck for 5 shooters yesterday. Won't be topping that tally for a while. 422 geese down this month, has been unreal hunting.
    Liked On: 25-02-2024, 10:46 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Trout On thread : Whats your Roar 2024 plans, and goals?
    Ill just shoot hinds and yearlings for the freezer.Leave the stags for any one else.
    Liked On: 25-02-2024, 09:23 AM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Wild Hunt On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    Thanks for all the feedback and pointers for the next time I'm up there, it's very much appreciated. I will definitely be going back!
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 09:07 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Finnwolf On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    I agree in part with above - if you’re not on a public track and in an area with good sign then at least have the rifle in your hands with a full magazine, you never know when and where a handy...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 06:42 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    have hunted for well many years same way - ready- especially the blocks I hunt - deer around every corner almost- if in right place on block -and sorry I will keep calling it half cock even though I...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 05:04 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Wild Hunt On thread : First DOC animals seen..........
    So after my last trip I went back to the maps to see if I could locate some more DOC land to check out. I found what looked like a pretty good spot and organised an afternoon / evening hunt. While...
    Liked On: 20-02-2024, 12:37 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Micky Duck On thread : First hunt attempt.
    be careful if split up......make darn sure you have clear defined areas to each hunt if you do.... slow down in fresh sign till you think your going too slow,then slow down some more. carry and use...
    Liked On: 19-02-2024, 01:59 PM
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    Hugh Shields liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : First hunt attempt.
    very good advice from Hugh Shields - must be a typo in your story -left at 4 am to get to swamp clearings at 1 - do you mean in 1 hour - anyway you are in right place - and seeing sign and spooked...
    Liked On: 19-02-2024, 01:58 PM
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