Just an observation. If the stag was in the company of hinds or not is irrelevant, it was in velvet so he's done his job already probably. Yes, it mey have been a great head when hard antler but it's...
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 09:14 PM
In days gone by I might have shared the sentiment. But these days you need to shoot everything you see on sight. Young hunter / first stag aside, the only way I would’ve let this deer walk would...
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 09:13 PM
Congrats to your son on a magnificent first stag. I'm sure he will never forget that, especially when hunted with his dad. In my heart I hope you might someday explain to your son that he has a...
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 09:13 PM
Good on you, if he’s like most of us he’ll remember his first deer for the rest of his life. Velvet ethics? as long as the animal wasn’t wasted no problem.
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 05:26 PM
Can't wait to hear the story next time I catch up with him. Good effort by all!
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 05:26 PM
Good shooting Logan,keep the familly feed.Your mum n dad will be pround of you.
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 05:26 PM
Well done Logan you will never forget that beauty. Nice valley too:thumbsup:
Liked On: 06-02-2024, 03:02 PM
Some good antlers coming out. In 50 yrs time this period will be referred to as the second golden era.
Liked On: 01-02-2024, 12:14 PM
Not mine (shot by my sister) but couldn't not share. Weapon fallow buck shot this morning, public land South Canterbury. Very lucky he's actually hard right the way through also. First stag/buck...
Liked On: 01-02-2024, 12:14 PM
Moment of impact. You can see the upset ripple in the skin & hair. 242848
Liked On: 31-01-2024, 10:09 AM
77 grn Tipped Match King last evening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSr8yArHaFk
Liked On: 31-01-2024, 10:06 AM
69gn tmk broadside 100 yds right on dark didn’t stand a chance 242593
Liked On: 28-01-2024, 10:24 PM
I had come up to Masterton to see my parents and had to stay longer than I expected. For a break I reached out to Tahr to see if I could tag along on one of his hunts. He was going to be hunting...
Liked On: 26-01-2024, 06:28 PM
Man I love this thread. Evidence based, an increasingly broad base of contributors, lots of different rifles, projectiles, different deer species. Photos, videos, detailed descriptions. And...
Liked On: 26-01-2024, 09:57 AM
When I got back to the farm I'm looking after in the Wairarapa at 1am this morning with the 2 deer it was still 23c so I broke them down to go in the fridge. Too hot to leave them hanging for the...
Liked On: 22-01-2024, 06:45 PM