Robin777
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   Robin777 liked post by Tararuas hunter On thread : Some Tararuas pics

   Haven't been in the hills since end of April. Have been hunting the Tararuas for a while. began at school in the early 60s, tramping, then got 303 at 14 or so, and carted that around, eventually...

   Liked On: Yesterday, 10:41 AM

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   Robin777 liked post by CraigH On thread : Useless at bush hunting

   Just leave your bolt at home, guaranteed to see deer then

   Liked On: 11-01-2026, 12:25 PM

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   Robin777 liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Useless at bush hunting

   Different species but you may find this of interest. https://youtu.be/tuUsf2vWBSk?si=bNDgYEgnKYzmcdDs

   Liked On: 11-01-2026, 12:25 PM

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   Robin777 liked post by Snoppernator On thread : Useless at bush hunting

   If you persist, and learn to hunt actual native bush (not slips, forestry, open country), then you can hunt anywhere. Suggest you persist learning that area really well. You have proof there are...

   Liked On: 11-01-2026, 12:24 PM

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   Robin777 liked post by Oldbloke On thread : Useless at bush hunting

   This. Just to add. You always hear about the success stories. Shot one yesterday blah, blah blah. They don't mention the other 10 - 15 days of hunting and shot zip. If hunters shot one every...

   Liked On: 08-01-2026, 09:12 AM

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   Robin777 liked post by longshot On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

   Scratches on people and equipment are part and parcel of hunting. It usually happens during the excitement when you have a more exiting experience. Park at Ocean Beach and walk around to the...

   Liked On: 02-01-2026, 08:15 PM

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   Robin777 liked post by Scortched earth On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

   Keep driving out to ocean beach and head up the big creek in the corner of the bay. Head up wairongomai stream for a walk also. I saw a deer the other week in corner creek while I was putting my...

   Liked On: 02-01-2026, 08:12 PM

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   Robin777 liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

   The spur that runs SE from the summit leading to the train tunnel has goats. I often see them near the tunnel from the train. There is a game trail you can drop down into behind the trig. Also...

   Liked On: 02-01-2026, 08:09 PM

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   Robin777 liked post by AMac On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

   Go in from catch pool stream carpark through to the Orongaronga river junction with the creek. If I headed north up the river and hunted up the creeks and guts etc on the eastern faces or the tops I...

   Liked On: 01-01-2026, 01:10 PM

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    Robin777 liked post by 308 On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

    I meant wife management - much harder than hunting but seriously you'd do well to check out the HUNTS course HVDA run the range that you ride past on the Remutaka incline - my best mate did...

    Liked On: 11-12-2025, 03:35 PM

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    Robin777 liked post by Eat Meater On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

    Get her to apply too. My wife has hers and it makes things so much easier to manage. Plus it's something you can do together, since rifle plus bow don't go well together on a trip Sent from my...

    Liked On: 09-12-2025, 09:05 PM

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    Robin777 liked post by 308 On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

    Great news Softly softly is a good approach

    Liked On: 08-12-2025, 01:57 PM

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    Robin777 liked post by Bagheera On thread : Looking for some guidance on hunting in Remutaka Forest (new hunter)

    No there will not be a lot of goats in the Turere and Whakanui. And the bush is faurly thick. You need open areas with a little bit of cover for bowhunting goats Its True, a compound bow is the...

    Liked On: 07-12-2025, 05:18 PM

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    Robin777 liked post by Tahr On thread : I Just want a bloody goat!

    Up here. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/wellington/te-ara-tirohanga-rimutaka-trig-track Go straight/rightish at the last turn left to the trig. You will pick up a sort of route that...

    Liked On: 25-11-2025, 11:23 AM

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    Robin777 liked post by Remutaka On thread : Ruahine deer control

    272686 I was on the NZDA cull, a very well organised and successful event run in partnership with DOC and local Iwi. One off permits were issued by DOC allowing hunters to be landed in some...

    Liked On: 04-11-2025, 01:50 PM