About turtle

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About turtle
Location:
Hokitika
Interests:
Hunting fishing, gold fossicking
Occupation:
Retired, travelling South Island in Motorhome

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233
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Last Activity
23-07-2023 10:12 PM
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01-11-2015
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    turtle liked post by Marty Henry On thread : Hunting Lunches
    In a perfect world some of the bearers would carry a picnic hamper fully provisioned with cold meats, bread, a selection of cheeses, salads and dessert plus suitable cold beverages. Others would have...
    Liked On: 24-01-2022, 10:09 AM
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    turtle liked post by XR500 On thread : Maybe need to start shooting everything we see in some areas
    You are onto it. Mate with a thermal sees dozens all over the place. Open up on them though, and you'll be lucky to get two-three of them. They are not silly.
    Liked On: 22-01-2022, 09:02 AM
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    turtle liked post by 30late On thread : Overnight meat recovery - thoughts?
    Agree with everything you said there mate, all these military terms like ''checking weapon status'' really irks me , i dont have any ''weapons'' got a few rifles though, LOL
    Liked On: 20-01-2022, 06:40 PM
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    turtle liked post by tikka On thread : Maybe need to start shooting everything we see in some areas
    For myself it normally a day to walk in and a day walking out, some places it’s two days to get into areas where the numbers are really high, so I just fill up with back steaks from 2 to 6 deer....
    Liked On: 19-01-2022, 06:52 PM
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    turtle liked post by Andygr On thread : Maybe need to start shooting everything we see in some areas
    I may be a little naive here but someone a little while back, on a different thread, suggested that if a significant number of us joined Forest and Bird then we would have voting rights and therefore...
    Liked On: 16-01-2022, 01:11 PM
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    turtle liked post by deer243 On thread : Rainy days are the best....venison galore
    Whats been happening one might ask. Well couple weeks ago i took out a fellow forum member for a hunt. He was new to the area, wanted some pointers etc and considering hes in the 70s i thought i...
    Liked On: 05-12-2021, 09:56 AM
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    turtle liked post by Jake77 On thread : Canterbury Foothills Overnight Mission
    Several weeks had gone by since last hitting the hills and I was starting to feel a bit twitchy to get back amongst it. With the freezer starting to look a bit empty and a rare Saturday with no...
    Liked On: 02-12-2021, 12:15 PM
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    turtle liked post by MAC On thread : Barking mad?
    Had a stag growl at me last weekend , not 50mtrs away, scared the shit out of me - its now in the freezer
    Liked On: 30-11-2021, 07:40 PM
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    turtle liked post by 2post On thread : Aliexpress
    My last 3 orders arrived in 2 weeks. But most of the time they arrive way after I've forgotten that I ordered them. It's like Christmas.
    Liked On: 24-11-2021, 04:12 PM
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    turtle liked post by TLB On thread : Thermal handhelds - how far can you really spot an animal?
    I use a cheap 25mm one for the exact same reason you want one for and for anything further away or needing a bit more detail I use a 35mm. Virtually all rabbits and possums that I spot quickly with...
    Liked On: 21-11-2021, 12:38 PM
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    turtle liked post by Ftx325 On thread : Thermal handhelds - how far can you really spot an animal?
    One thing I would suggest is, if you can , get one with a range finder built in . Not so bad during the day but unless you know the area you are in very well it can be difficult at night to judge...
    Liked On: 21-11-2021, 12:36 PM
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    turtle liked post by GWH On thread : VIDEO: When the Hunter becomes the Hunted.....BIG CATS in New Zealand???
    Turn the audio up lads... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyBSEXWV8uc
    Liked On: 15-11-2021, 06:18 PM
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    turtle liked post by deer243 On thread : Pouring rain, shots fired, scope eye and stag down, all part of a bush stalkers life
    Havnt been out since the last hunt with Pengy when we were successful so was pretty keen to get out this weekend. Weather forecast was crap, wind, rain, most people would of stayed in bed but i was...
    Liked On: 14-11-2021, 09:22 AM
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    turtle liked post by Tahr On thread : Boys & Girls come out to play.
    Docking time, and I had organised a team to help on the farm where my hut is. Brian, Grandson Tommy and a couple of lady hunting friends. It was planned so that everyone would be there for a...
    Liked On: 14-11-2021, 09:19 AM
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    turtle liked post by 257weatherby On thread : Just another day at the office for an EBURG
    Hadn't been out for a few weeks, weather, stuff to be done and low energy been getting in the way, but a lowering chest freezer level is great motivation, (down to bloody half!) so it's look at the...
    Liked On: 13-11-2021, 09:04 AM

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