I know you're keen to stuck in to hunting, but if you find yourself in the north (Whangarei), I will happily take you fishing.
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 12:28 AM
Id say you have everything you need already and you are overthinking it unless you are heading in for a heli hunt in doing your looking around you will quickly realise how warm clothing you need ...
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 12:27 AM
One of the best things , considering you are inexperienced to NZ conditions is to join the N Z deerstalkers association clubs are through out nz and very helpful . best of luck mate .
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 12:27 AM
This list helped me when i was starting out. Still carry similar gear now, its a great place to start. FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - NIMRODS pack contents...
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 12:27 AM
Also see if you can get onto a HUNTS course.
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 12:27 AM
Either buy or rent a PLB. if you arent used to using maps or being well away from people having a "help I'm injured/ lost, please come get me" button is literally a lifesaver
Liked On: 30-08-2022, 04:37 PM
In a small water proof seal lock plastic bag carry a new cigarette lighter and some pieces of car / bike inner tube - if you are caught out overnight in cold weather a fire is the difference between...
Liked On: 30-08-2022, 03:21 AM
My Mamba from viper got a workout late yesterday on a nice meaty spiker… 204844
Liked On: 29-08-2022, 03:48 PM
good stuff mate...now you listen up Dad..... young ladies DONT NEED to carry said deers,that what dear old Dads are for...and later on hulking young suiters....if they wont carry out her deer for...
Liked On: 28-08-2022, 06:49 AM
Great stuff my daughter shot her first and only deer with the .223, it had to be a lone deer cause that meant it had no friends. Sent from my CPH2145 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 28-08-2022, 06:47 AM
Little miss 12yr old is getting keen to shoot her first deer so I have been trying to get in some range time with her using my suppressed howa mini as an introduction to centerfire. She has shot the...
Liked On: 28-08-2022, 06:46 AM
Cordage for tying animal or spare bootlaces. Some barley sugar sweets or chocolate. Candle matches or lighter and a small billy. Whistle. Large plastc rubbish bag , serves as emergency shelter and...
Liked On: 27-08-2022, 03:43 PM
Haha! OSM = One Square Meal. A sort of synthetic food stuff that feeds the body, but not the soul! https://www.osm.nz/
Liked On: 27-08-2022, 03:41 PM
My watch functions as a primary compass and my torch is very small, but it is bright and lasts long enough to get me out of a pickle. I have a bigger torch for longer trips in to the bush. ...
Liked On: 27-08-2022, 03:41 PM
GPS Topo map on phone good. Carry a compass and laminated map as back up now
Liked On: 27-08-2022, 03:40 PM