Deer are generally 2/3rds the way up the hill. Best thing come onto a likely face from the down wind end and climb up to the 2/3's height or better still, sneak over the top and drop down until you...
Liked On: 18-02-2021, 07:42 PM
Jessica one of the main drivers of all criitters is food availability. Understanding the preferred feed and thus feeding areas of deer is key. They will travel a very long way to a swede paddock....
Liked On: 18-02-2021, 07:37 PM
Cheers guys, just trying to help someone new out. I know what it can be like trying to get your first property to shoot. After that it sort of snow balls. Just got asked to do some pest control on...
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 08:00 PM
Hey Jessica join your local branch of nzda, and make yourself known. I am sure u will find good people that will point you in the right direction. They often do monthly club hunts, to good areas with...
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:03 AM
Go door knocking at farms, approach with a friendly attitude and a positive outlook. Ask if you can help to take care of their rabbit problem if they have one. If they say that they take care of it...
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:03 AM
For bunnies just go door knocking. Best to go without your rifle initially, and come back another day if you find a willing farmer. It goes without saying to be polite and respectful
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:03 AM
Get a copy of the book called "Spot X". It will be a great help. There are heaps of animals on DOC land right throughout the country. As above, join NZDA.
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:03 AM
This Dunedin branch run Hunts courses, I've been down in the Blue Mountains when they've had one going it would be great experience for you.
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:03 AM
Do all my hunting on public land. Always find plenty of sign and about 70-80% of the time, plenty of animals. If it was easy, it wouldn't be called "hunting".
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:03 AM
Put your boots on and get walking there is plenty of animals on Public land, spend a bit of time on google earth as well, research and walking is all it takes.
Liked On: 13-01-2015, 10:02 AM