About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (78)
About Ranger 888
Biography:
Born in Auckland. Hunter and shooter (professionally and recreationally) for 54 years. Was actively involved in SAR as a park ranger, and SAR Adviser and Search Coordinator for NZ Police (35 years). NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft and firearms safety instructor (22 years).
Location:
West Auckland
Interests:
target shooting, deerstalking, cartridge collecting, pistol shooting
Occupation:
Retired park ranger (35 years service)

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Last Activity
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07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Stag On thread : The Way It Was
    I find nothing more exciting than trekking through haunts of our forefathers with stories of magnificent animals seen and shot under testing conditions in hobnail boots, a bag of rice and wool...
    Liked On: 16-11-2022, 10:11 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Identify old 303B Military Rounds
    Must have been effective, as there are no elephants left in the wild here anymore.
    Liked On: 13-11-2022, 08:17 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by No.3 On thread : High court stops Urewera hut burning
    This really isn't a DOC issue as such - it's the wrinkles that were never thought about with the co-governance arrangement. DOC are the 'supporting partner' and can't overrule, but on the other hand...
    Liked On: 11-11-2022, 09:30 AM
  4. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Grey Kiwi On thread : Rem 600 Mohawks
    I bought one of the first Mohawk .308 in NZ waaaaayyyy back (from Dave Tipple...I don't recall that he was 'Gun City' at that time). Very accurate wee rifle, great trigger. Put on a set of Conetrol...
    Liked On: 10-11-2022, 08:17 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by kiwiaviator On thread : Does gunshot clear a area in the bush
    Many years ago in the Urewera I was climbing a spur out of the Waimana and all of a sudden a hind came flying down the spur, stopped 10m away and looked at me. After I shot her, I sat down on the...
    Liked On: 31-10-2022, 01:23 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by zimmer On thread : Airgun Interest
    When I was a kid the predominant air rifle around was the Meteor (introduced 1959) but also common were Gecados. Some Falkes also. I was too young to own my own then so used to go around to an old...
    Liked On: 30-10-2022, 09:54 AM
  7. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Longrun On thread : Te Urewera
    Looks like TUT are meeting their objectives by not having huts to spend maintainence money on. I think there will be precious few huts replacing these.
    Liked On: 29-10-2022, 06:55 PM
  8. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by tetawa On thread : Te Urewera
    "seig heil" was a NZFS hunter, knew him well.
    Liked On: 29-10-2022, 08:40 AM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by vulcannz On thread : Te Urewera
    That would've allowed wriggle room for not demolishing all huts. By demolishing them now they force the issue. And if Doc/the government don't front up with the $$$ they will blame the entire issue...
    Liked On: 28-10-2022, 08:56 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by norsk On thread : Thanks Tuhoe
    You are looking at this with typical narrow mind. Instead think of the potential business opportunity that has just arisen. Open a shop in Galatea or Murupara that sells Fertiliser, netting ,...
    Liked On: 28-10-2022, 03:27 PM
  11. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Maddoghunter On thread : Te Urewera
    Because the old huts don’t factor in the long term plan. And they knew they had a chance to get rid of them while Poto is minister. So it’s get it signed off, and get the huts you hate the most...
    Liked On: 28-10-2022, 03:09 PM
  12. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Kopua Cowboy On thread : How do I know a goat is good for eating? What do I look for?
    You're from the 'naki, yeah? You'll be alright, just use a condom.
    Liked On: 26-10-2022, 10:31 AM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Russian 22. On thread : Urtica ferox / ongaonga /tree nettle
    If you do not have kawakawa leaves handy then you can use the sap of the ongaonga plant on the stinging parts and it helps
    Liked On: 24-10-2022, 06:58 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Woody On thread : Urtica ferox / ongaonga /tree nettle
    Has anyone tried rubbing vinegar on the skin? Also, I always carry antihistamine in my pack in case dog gets a dose.
    Liked On: 24-10-2022, 06:57 PM
  15. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by chainsaw On thread : 300 Rounds go missing
    I thought recent law changes stipulate transport of ammunition require locked storage ?
    Liked On: 18-10-2022, 10:13 AM

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