Sika 8, That's a harsh comment when your saying one hunting party to not venture too far in one direction, where the other party will probably push down as far as Harkness valley. Its a big valley! ...
Liked On: 14-02-2023, 03:01 PM
I would aim to be hunting mentioned areas November or preferably early December for "Spring Sika". The higher altitude areas are delayed in spring growth typically found earlier in October at lower...
Liked On: 03-02-2023, 07:23 AM
I agree with your thinking whanahuia. Farming has never been an easy lifestyle, but it surely has its challenges now with all the red tape and compliance that comes with it. I'm hoping a change...
Liked On: 01-02-2023, 09:39 PM
I read this today. Goes to show the incredible efforts undertaken by Police, LAND SAR, Police Dive SAR, ACR, just to name a few who collectively worked together to find the missing person in some...
Liked On: 26-01-2023, 10:45 PM
I read this today. Goes to show the incredible efforts undertaken by Police, LAND SAR, Police Dive SAR, ACR, just to name a few who collectively worked together to find the missing person in some...
Liked On: 26-01-2023, 08:14 AM
I read this today. Goes to show the incredible efforts undertaken by Police, LAND SAR, Police Dive SAR, ACR, just to name a few who collectively worked together to find the missing person in some...
Liked On: 25-01-2023, 08:03 PM
One bit of advice I give everyone new navigating the bush is that the thick shit (Northern side of ridge) is where you should avoid if you intend to travel quickly and quietly. The southern sides...
Liked On: 24-01-2023, 04:05 PM
One bit of advice I give everyone new navigating the bush is that the thick shit (Northern side of ridge) is where you should avoid if you intend to travel quickly and quietly. The southern sides...
Liked On: 24-01-2023, 03:47 PM
I've had a similar experience last May with a sika stag downhill charging up towards me on a spur at around 40 yards. The only shot despite me being patient and waiting was front on so I decided it...
Liked On: 19-01-2023, 10:57 PM
I've had a similar experience last May with a sika stag downhill charging up towards me on a spur at around 40 yards. The only shot despite me being patient and waiting was front on so I decided it...
Liked On: 19-01-2023, 05:27 PM
Love missions like these (reconnaissance). Sooner or later the hunter bumps into the hunted and it all pays off.
Liked On: 17-01-2023, 11:03 AM
Good effort on getting the shot, and also big thumbs up for working towards the goal for 4 years. Will make the venison taste that much more satisfying.
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 02:34 PM
I personally wouldn't know the river level situation, but before dropping down to the Taharua River if its in full flood, you could sidle anti clockwise around the river staying in the bush until you...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 01:37 PM
Before my time, but what an age to be around hunting. The Brno 223 I have is very sentimental having been passed on from my grandfather and been the first rifle I shot deer with. Every deer I...
Liked On: 06-01-2023, 08:51 AM
Nice work. I've often thought of going topless too on hot days but the thought of blood dripping over my sweaty body/rifle in hand and rounding a track corner face to face with a hiker would no doubt...
Liked On: 30-12-2022, 04:47 PM