Primarily is different from exclusively, I guess. The way I see it, in NZ the management approach for meat and trophies is the same. Keeping the density below carrying capacity, a...
Liked On: 24-12-2025, 09:06 PM
Decided it was time to teach the boy some old school tricks. None of this quartering, deboning, and lightening the load stuff. Time to get real and feel the pain me thinks 289291 289294
Liked On: 24-12-2025, 04:03 PM
Yup this. They only seem to want to push hunting contributions as “trophy hunting” so it paints a picture to the wider public and politicians that they don’t actually have to take is seriously. ...
Liked On: 24-12-2025, 01:14 PM
This. It's most likely going to be a fairly ordinary cup and core to boot. I would use ELDMs/Sierra TMK/Targex in anything, at anything at any range. I don't wring my hands over these things. ...
Liked On: 23-12-2025, 03:55 PM
Or just use a bullet that works at all ranges
Liked On: 23-12-2025, 03:55 PM
Join the North Canterbury NZDA. Do the HUNTS course and come to the meetings (last Monday of a month). Next one is in February. Hunts course for 2025 is completed so will need to be in 2026.
Liked On: 22-12-2025, 11:49 AM
When needs must dictate the use of a knife, the best knife is the knife that you have.
Liked On: 22-12-2025, 11:44 AM
“Who could that be for game animals?” Do you live under a rock or something? How about supporting the NZ Game Animal Council. They are a statutory organisation, all be it possibly somewhat...
Liked On: 22-12-2025, 11:36 AM
A small bore club would be a good starter,just cost you a few $$ each week.You learn a lot from oldish experts in the art of shooting targets. Barry the hunter has got that right.
Liked On: 21-12-2025, 09:28 PM
It’s an interesting thread and it’s certainly got some legs but the simple truth is there will always be those for and against on any topic. This particular one, those of us that successfully use the...
Liked On: 21-12-2025, 11:00 AM
Great to see you back in full swing Bruce :cool:
Liked On: 20-12-2025, 02:17 PM
Regarding red shooters and animal control. I spent yesterday on a recon hunt of two adjoining properties with pest problems. Both have allowed hunters on the places with the condition they shoot any...
Liked On: 20-12-2025, 09:38 AM
I'd take Gundoc's suggestion of a counterbore, and then wrap a PH jag with cotton and a good smear of Autosol and give the bore a good huck out. You might be pleasantly surprised, and at the very...
Liked On: 19-12-2025, 03:41 PM
We're going to have to get involved in putting some effective management in place entirely out of self-interest. In the short term, having un-managed wild animals sounds great for hunters in...
Liked On: 19-12-2025, 12:04 PM
Your logic on If it needs a mail order form is sound. While I wont be flying with any parts like this myself, I do have to wonder at what point does personal privacy yield to the interests of safety?...
Liked On: 18-12-2025, 02:53 PM