That was a evening/night to remember, 8 deer seen and fantastic weather. Company was pretty good too. One of my favorite evenings up that spot was the night of crystal clear skies and the meteor...
Liked On: 05-12-2022, 08:53 PM
I never get tired of the view. Last night there was too much moonlight for stargazing, but I've great memories of laying in the tussock completely buggered looking at the milky way. Just awesome...
Liked On: 05-12-2022, 08:53 PM
XR500's get together sparked thoughts of summer BBQ's, so DazzzH and I snuck out Sunday afternoon to check a spot that often produces around this time of year. Parked the Toyota and headed into...
Liked On: 05-12-2022, 08:53 PM
Recovery of the animal (once successfully dispatched) is another ethical issue. Even in "the old days" 10-15 years ago it was common to either see guys shoot unrecoverable Tahr, or find them on...
Liked On: 01-12-2022, 05:03 PM
No denying it, long range hunting is a hell of a discipline and skill when executed correctly. Hugely popular now with so many animals venturing into open country. Getting inside the comfort zone of...
Liked On: 01-12-2022, 05:03 PM
Found this photo today. Its from a south westland trip a few years ago using my binos 211431
Liked On: 30-11-2022, 05:30 PM
The Leupold duplex reticle was originally designed for exactly this. Simple but reliable range estimation and it can actually be used to great effect by those who take the time to understand it.
Liked On: 30-11-2022, 03:19 PM
We had 'trouble' with trespassing / illegal hunting on our Murchison farm. Gave the pig hunting rights to a bloke who was feared by all, on the condition that he kept the poachers off. No more...
Liked On: 30-11-2022, 07:19 AM
About 2 hours after hanging these legs up i took the shoulder out and placed a small rock between each leg just to keep them apart.Yesterday i had the a/con going in the rear of the truck for the...
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 03:26 PM
As others have said, dry and well aired is the way to go. I've applied this to a few aspects of my outdoor activities. Never wash meat or fish, never pack in non-breathable bags/containers until the...
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 03:25 PM
yup all about the handling Trout should have some nice meat - got to Waiapoa hut Lake Waikaremoana one day and group of hunters from Auckland there had shot a stag - had it hanging in old meat safe...
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 03:24 PM
Went for a hunt with my son and a few mates last weekend. Weather was a bit off and on in the Waikato but was an awesome weekend with 4 deer being taken. My son shot his first deer on private land,...
Liked On: 29-11-2022, 02:27 PM
Final got out to find some venison after 2 months of hayfever and flu.Tipped these 2 over just on 1st light in the drizzly rain and mist then the sun shined.Usual place,river bed edges,broom and...
Liked On: 28-11-2022, 02:36 PM
Rain, river and a few deer Arrived near Taihape for a few days of hunting and fishing while my partner went riding. The first night saw a few temping deer about 600metres across the river from...
Liked On: 28-11-2022, 06:19 AM
bright orange is perfectly ok as would be bright blue...if its pissing with rain,you unlikely to be stalking along stealthily...and if you so shoot an animal,youve got a bright bit of cover to stick...
Liked On: 28-11-2022, 06:13 AM