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I would think a .223 would be a cost-effective and more reliable calibre at getting the job done. Would be keen to hear others experience of using .17HMR on wallabies. Not a huge difference in price...

Well done! I feel like it gets easier after that elusive first one too.

I have one of those infiray T2 phone camera thermals from nightvision.co.nz. It was $750 so a way cheaper alternative to the usual monoculars. I am super impressed with it. I can see rabbits out to a...

I used to assume hunting alone would definitely make hunting easier, but the amount of times a mate has spotted a deer that I would have missed or vice versa really makes me wonder whether I would...

I usually shoot deer, break down the deer on the spot i.e. take back legs off, back steaks, front legs (if not too mangled). Walk back to the closest hut with legs still with skin on, hang them up to...

Agreed. Those frequently visited areas you really need to be hunting right on first and last light as the deer get harassed regularly. Really helps to stay overnight in a tent (or hut if you are in a...

Those bloody grass theives! How cool, makes it easier having some private land with deer to head out on to get them out young. My kids are going to have to wait until they can trudge sufficiently far...

I have both.
.22
pros = very cheap, very quiet, powerful enough for rabbits, not going to send a projectile for bloody miles
cons = nowhere near as accurate as my .17HMR (have had one bolt action...

Aah yes, I know where you are. I have seen quite a few deer there (none that were polite enough to sit still long enough though!). Does seem to depend on the time of year. That particular area right...

One of the more important points is to watch the wind. One small whiff of human and the stag will shut right up and boost off. Keep in mind if approaching one or if one is approaching you. Smart...

For me the worst is constantly getting crap stuck down between the barrel and the stock when going through the bush (or bushy tracks) with rifle on pack. I have to spend ages at the hut trying to...

Rees, you are clearly just trying to wind people up for no reason at this point, why didn't you just email DOC straight up? Rather than asking a hunting forum about whether you are allowed to...

Congratulations! I'm so impressed by people who can actually get dear with bows. The stoke factor must be next level! Enjoy!

Handloaders range has open nights Tuesday night. It can get busy so best be there on the dot at 7 or even earlier if you can sneak in the gate after a member. If you can find a member to take you...

Holy moley. That was a decent cut. Took it like an absolute champ though. Dad must be proud. Definitely will make me think twice about dodgy setups on weird angles that's for sure. At least they got...

In relation to the use of thermals on DOC land I saw this article from DOC in 2016 where they mention:

“The use of night vision equipment, infra-red and heat detecting devices are also prohibited...

Pretty hard without knowing a farmer. You could try apply for a rimfire permit on doc land and hunt rabbits in the late afternoon while it is still light. Hunting at night is prohibited on doc land...

Also good to gut as soon as you can (if possible) otherwise they bloat up heaps from gas in the stomach. Also helps cool the meat down quickly as others have mentioned. Obviously try and be as clean...

Hmm, you may not have enough posts. Perhaps flick us an email jmr.chch@gmail.com

Also https://www.youtube.com/@NZWildAdventures is one of my favourites. Some of the missions that guy does in his inflatable boat are nuts (stewart island and Fiordland). Send me a private message...

It will be quite challenging to get deer here in the south island with a bow, sure its possible but if you are hoping to feed yourself on deer, that might be quite hard. Goats can be a lot more...

We have a Toyota prius alpha which is the station wagon prius. It actually has 7 seats although the third row has pretty pathetic leg room. You can fit 7 adults in at a push though. The seats fold...

Great to see. This is exactly the ammo I use in my 6.5 creed. Have shot 3 deer with it so far. All less than 100m. Haven't had much trouble with bullets exiting and seem to drop the animals pretty...

Thanks for the advice guys. Ended up buying the Steiner Skyhawk 3 8x42s which 7.62 linked earlier in the thread. Got them for $450 and they seem to be worth about $900-1000 new so pretty happy....

Hi all, first post in this forum. I have recently decided to get back into hunting after quite a long hiatus (having kids) so I have dusted off the old Howa .308 and get back into the hills.

I am...