Hi everyone, Over the Easter weekend I went hunting on private land out Waitomo ways and shot my very first deer - this awesome fallow buck! This trip came after five previous trips, mainly on...
Liked On: 15-04-2024, 08:38 AM
They have started early this year, I heard a stag roaring on March 31st, not really going hard just that initial moaning to bring the hinds in. Today I went into my usual spot..Spot X in the...
Liked On: 15-04-2024, 08:36 AM
My stag for the roar 2024. An old Otago 12. Shot above the bush line, 25.06 at 400m. 248041 248042 248043
Liked On: 15-04-2024, 08:36 AM
Rather than stay at a hut Brian and I decided to sleep amongst them to try for a decent head. So Brian went one way and I went another with our packs a bit heavier than usual 'cos we had our PJ's,...
Liked On: 20-03-2024, 11:07 AM
Had an awesome trip last weekend with a few good mates of mine, thought I would share. For a long time, I have been wanting to share my enjoyment of hunting and the backcountry with my school...
Liked On: 12-03-2024, 10:59 AM
Managed to score a few nights away in the hills and decided to hit a spot. I've wanted to get too in forever, and it didn't disappoint. Was an epic couple of nights away in the Ruhaine Tops. ...
Liked On: 20-02-2024, 08:37 AM
My thoughts are 1) package boats come with the least hp motor to boat ratio , great for you and a couple of mates fishing but add divers / cray pots or any other amount of weight your going to be...
Liked On: 31-01-2024, 07:15 PM
My limited experience in Alloy boats Mclays ride awesome and feel super safe. Ospreys are super stable and ride nicer than Stabicrafts if you went down the pontoon route. Every stabicraft I have been...
Liked On: 29-01-2024, 02:37 PM
A week of suffering and scoffing anti-virals. 3kg lighter. Ive avoided it up to now so have done ok. 5 days after the clear test its time to test the body. Something easy - still coughing and not...
Liked On: 26-01-2024, 09:10 AM
Long time reader and one very excited gent with his first story to post. After a few paid farm hunts and getting reasonably comfortable with the rifle and a bit of hunting experience under the...
Liked On: 17-01-2024, 09:26 AM
So I was meant to be at Owen's memorial this weekend, leave booked well in advance, approval from her who must be obeyed granted etc etc. Then a week ago one of my closest mates told me he was...
Liked On: 04-12-2023, 05:15 PM
I have been shooting rabbits on my parents' property for a few years, but when Uncle Puffin heard me express interest in deer hunting he was quick to take me under his wing and help get me set up. ...
Liked On: 04-12-2023, 05:11 PM
The wind over the weekend was just plain unsociable. A staunch southerly, with occasional gusts that snapped boughs and clean bowled an Old Man Pine down by the river. In order to maintain hunting...
Liked On: 01-12-2023, 05:35 PM
Been meaning to get out for a hunt before the silly season arrives, so headed off with my son for a weekend mission a couple hours from home. Now I know from past experience, what it's like to get...
Liked On: 17-11-2023, 05:20 PM
Thanks for the offer. Sounds ideal, but have just picked up a tidy 95 80 series for less than my budget off a fella i know in town here so i know its been looked after. So all sorted thanks guys.
Liked On: 17-11-2023, 08:46 AM