Broadly I agree, But Id be a bit more generous. 10% are total fuckheads as you say. They are truely the ones who wreck it for the rest. Im talking devious, disrespecting, or oblivious, Lacking...
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I grew up on a dairy farm up north, more than one actually. Come pheasant and duck season there was always someone come knocking. After a few experiences ..my Dad pretty much only ever let locals on...
Liked On: Today, 10:25 AM
"Farmers friends" mostly don't get hunting privileges. Its all very tight. A farm is a fiefdom. Im a Director of a family farming company. They are very happy for me to be totally engaged with the...
Liked On: Today, 10:25 AM
I resemble this remark! But I'm definitely responsible and very appreciative on the rare occurrence I get to 'hunt' private land. The public land I hunt up near Wanganui is very thick bush and my...
Liked On: Today, 10:24 AM
Because 98% of weekend warriors are complete fuckheads who ruin it for the very few that are not complete fuckheads. I've heard it all myself before "im super responsible, ill leave all the gates how...
Liked On: Yesterday, 02:49 PM
Engage with them at 50m or less in the bush and you'll be all the richer for it. Not to mention become a better Sika Hunter :) PS.... nice Sika stag all the same :thumbsup:
Liked On: 14-01-2026, 10:25 AM
Jesus. If you're lecturing me then you'll have an apoplexy if you ever watch back ridge butcher. I used to be a contract hunter this isn't my first rodeo. Of course unlike you I'm not perfect and...
Liked On: 13-01-2026, 01:57 PM
You got your mate back, outstanding. And I am sure the rest of your family will be over the moon too. My dogs really don't go anywhere off lead with out their tracking collars on, people think Im...
Liked On: 13-01-2026, 01:50 PM
Awesome! Very lucky dog :)
Liked On: 13-01-2026, 01:49 PM
What better way to start the year than chasing public land deer in NZ. I decided to take my recently acquired Mauser 404 Jeffery and see if I could get a deer. Didn't take long until a Fallow pricket...
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 04:09 PM
Sounds like some Kaimai wisdom. I've found the same on many occasions over the years. Sometimes you get more of a surprise than the deer. Added bonus is a bit of rain seems to keep a few punters at...
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 03:49 PM
I dont carry slings with my rifles. Easier to shoot a Deer when you are holding a rifle
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 03:40 PM
I personally find drizzle/light rain helps, keeps the scent and noise down and i usually end up right on top of one before either of us realise
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 03:38 PM
Bush hunting is an art form, it takes time to get the hang of it, but once you do it’s very satisfying. As others have said hunt into wind the best you can, when you get onto fresh sign, or feed...
Liked On: 09-01-2026, 03:37 PM
289435 Largest moggy hanging around the duck pond, my hound is 12kg! Canterbury cougar hunting…
Liked On: 08-01-2026, 12:50 PM