Tahr are low at the moment, in the scrub line. I wouldn't bother climbing high until you have a good look over the lower country first. There are tahr higher, you'll always see the odd one, but the...
Liked On: 11-11-2020, 05:25 PM
Not sure how many of these will be knocking about in NZ, but before modern spotting scopes came out these sweet things were your only option for glassing. Takes a bit of skill to use but they give...
Liked On: 11-11-2020, 05:24 PM
good binos...piece of close cell foam mat to sit on when glassing...lay down with back against tussock etc and glass glass glass.... saw some today and they looking rather blond....tussocky...
Liked On: 11-11-2020, 05:23 PM
Just keep them clean and oiled. No problem. If I'm going into some really shitty conditions I rub vaseline well into all exterior steel as well.
Liked On: 02-11-2020, 06:41 PM
good write up and yes there are some really decent dudes on here :thumbsup:
Liked On: 02-11-2020, 06:38 PM
Good stuff :) Looks like bigbear just got 300 notifications ...301.... :XD:
Liked On: 02-11-2020, 06:37 PM
Following off the back of bigbear making a post about his deer dog coming on heat a while ago, I threw my hat in the ring for my dog to do the deed. A couple of weeks later him and his family were...
Liked On: 02-11-2020, 06:37 PM
Should we start calling you 'Brick Top' Flyblown ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xUynRdzzsM
Liked On: 19-10-2020, 09:40 PM
There’s nothing historically controversial about using a .224 calibre bullet in whatever .22 cartridge you like. It’s the advent of internet forums that have stoked up an argument, usually...
Liked On: 13-10-2020, 03:31 PM
My experience is limited, but I think a good shot with a 223 or similar will do the job on deer etc. I'm not good enough to bank on calibres like that so I'm quite happy to use something full power...
Liked On: 13-10-2020, 03:26 PM
Shot a nice bush stag a few weeks back and had it made into about 25 salamis. Having a great time giving them away to friends and work mates, even some minor acquaintances. I like the idea of the...
Liked On: 05-10-2020, 10:37 PM
I'll say this. Yes. To all the above. Also, we live in some pretty shitty times right now so some people will be desperate and I get that. If you need something that you don't have, then...
Liked On: 02-10-2020, 12:50 PM
I dont roll like that. Dont know any farmers. Cant afford a quad Too tight to pay for a chopper. Doc land only for me. :cool: Never hunted the ruahines. Let me know where it is and I'll go...
Liked On: 18-09-2020, 12:34 AM
July saw us packing up home in Dunedin and making the the move to Rotorua. The prospect of getting my head round some new hunting opportunities both excited me and filled me with trepidation. I...
Liked On: 10-09-2020, 02:51 PM
If you haven't already, start a hunting diary. Log time, place, weather conditions, sign seen, deer seen, moon phase. The more info the better. After a few years you will start to see patterns...
Liked On: 10-09-2020, 01:01 AM