Myself and a group of top blokes did a fly in last year, Rob from Murchison coppers was fantastic, got us in with clear fine weather , out he had another smaller chopper fly up the valley to let him...
Liked On: 15-09-2023, 04:20 PM
Yep Im almost certain people can walk in during the helicopter period. At least that was the case last time. As block holders we were told we were not exclusive and to look out for other hunters. ...
Liked On: 12-09-2023, 11:20 AM
As some of you will be aware, DoC is opening up some of the NLNP back blocks for hunting over spring and are allowing helicopter access where they are normally prohibited. Things have changed a bit...
Liked On: 12-09-2023, 11:18 AM
Done. Funny when you think about that getting to and from huts can be 100 times more dangerous than any hut ever would be.
Liked On: 30-08-2023, 08:31 AM
The best time to hunt the tops is when you can. It is just awesome being up there.
Liked On: 24-08-2023, 02:09 PM
Tops Hunting Tips, All of my hunting up until now has been North Island bush, river flats and slips hunting, recently relocated to the Top of the South Island and would like to get try my luck at...
Liked On: 24-08-2023, 02:07 PM
Hi mate, pm me if you’re keen to team up.. I only tops hunt. As for gear, a set of walking poles and a pack you can strap your rifle to, a spotting scope comes in handy, def binos, a rifle you can...
Liked On: 24-08-2023, 02:07 PM
No pics sorry. Took the kids out in holidays with the 223. 15 goats and a 130lb boar all taken with the 73g ELD M. None needed a follow up shot. My 11yr old shot the boar at 110mt and 3 goats at...
Liked On: 01-08-2023, 02:43 PM
Keep your PLB on your person Neil got a call to help out a farmer who was getting his pine plantations decimated by goats. Could we go out this weekend and sort out the problem animals. Yep no...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:36 AM
Scotty we are Kiwis and dont mind walking :D those lazy pig hunters use em a bit
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:19 AM
Went up there last year, walked into travers saddle. Saw maybe half dozen animals worth of sign the whole way. In my opinion, don’t bother mate. Too much walking for too little animals. Been 1080’d...
Liked On: 21-07-2023, 11:22 AM
Another good show last night on Duke and learned something from Cam Speedy too, especially liked Greg's talk on rifles as well. And to cap off a great evening Tasman has a new video up on Youtube...
Liked On: 17-04-2023, 05:18 PM
All those deer you got for the freezer should have had their pizzlies and piss bags removed and frozen and then the night before you go for your big hunt you unfreeze the piss bags and pour them over...
Liked On: 27-03-2023, 10:27 AM
Fiordland is probably the only exception to the "If I dont shoot it, someone else will" mentality. Look how long its taken to get that message through and even then, the trigger gets pulled on...
Liked On: 13-03-2023, 09:15 AM
You were one of the lucky ones to draw a block. The deer will still be there, just lying low. You may have to put a bit of effort in to score but that’s hunting, it’s not a given that you’re going...
Liked On: 28-02-2023, 01:25 PM