NZ in the summer.

[R eight]

I’m over in NZ doing a bit of hunting and socialising.

Went bush for a few days with the son. Primarily after chamois and a red if the opportunity presented. Weather was a bit hot but otherwise good. We hunted in Fiordland in one of the flattest areas I could find. We walked in and I think it’s fair to say that my son guided me. It’s an area that he hunts often. It was my first hunt in Fiordland. The walk in wasn’t too bad but I’d be lying if I said I found it to be a walk in the park.

Overall we saw 3 reds, none were stags. I shot one of the hinds. (360 yards)

Chamois were plentiful. Saw around 8 or so. Only 2 were bucks and I shot the largest one we saw. Measured about 8 3/4 inches which makes it a fair head for the area (140 yards)

My son didn’t worry about shooting anything. He was only interested in a big stag.

My rifle was the Blaser R8 with the 308 Winchester barrel. 1.5 to 6 Zeiss. Ammunition was OSA factory loaded 165 grain Sierra Gamekings.

Currently getting cleaned up for the next outing, weather dependent. Chasing red and fallow but area also has chamois. Public land, just the son and I. I’m looking forward to it.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Definitely not flat, congrats, nice chamois!

 

[mdwest]

We’ll be in NZ in late April for a hunt and some touring… super excited about our upcoming trip..

Will definitely be following along on this thread!

 

[Red Leg]

I’m over in NZ doing a bit of hunting and socialising.

Went bush for a few days with the son. Primarily after chamois and a red if the opportunity presented. Weather was a bit hot but otherwise good. We hunted in Fiordland in one of the flattest areas I could find. We walked in and I think it’s fair to say that my son guided me. It’s an area that he hunts often. It was my first hunt in Fiordland. The walk in wasn’t too bad but I’d be lying if I said I found it to be a walk in the park.

Overall we saw 3 reds, none were stags. I shot one of the hinds. (360 yards)

Chamois were plentiful. Saw around 8 or so. Only 2 were bucks and I shot the largest one we saw. Measured about 8 3/4 inches which makes it a fair head for the area (140 yards)

My son didn’t worry about shooting anything. He was only interested in a big stag.

My rifle was the Blaser R8 with the 308 Winchester barrel. 1.5 to 6 Zeiss. Ammunition was OSA factory loaded 165 grain Sierra Gamekings.

Currently getting cleaned up for the next outing, weather dependent. Chasing red and fallow but area also has chamois. Public land, just the son and I. I’m looking forward to it.

Lovely chamois and so much better a hunt than chasing them with a chopper.

 

[R eight]

Lovely chamois and so much better a hunt than chasing them with a chopper.

Thanks Red Leg

 

[BRICKBURN]

Well done. Hell of a job getting that very nice Chamois in the flat country.

 

[BGGMKLR]

I’m over in NZ doing a bit of hunting and socialising.

Went bush for a few days with the son. Primarily after chamois and a red if the opportunity presented. Weather was a bit hot but otherwise good. We hunted in Fiordland in one of the flattest areas I could find. We walked in and I think it’s fair to say that my son guided me. It’s an area that he hunts often. It was my first hunt in Fiordland. The walk in wasn’t too bad but I’d be lying if I said I found it to be a walk in the park.

Overall we saw 3 reds, none were stags. I shot one of the hinds. (360 yards)

Chamois were plentiful. Saw around 8 or so. Only 2 were bucks and I shot the largest one we saw. Measured about 8 3/4 inches which makes it a fair head for the area (140 yards)

My son didn’t worry about shooting anything. He was only interested in a big stag.

My rifle was the Blaser R8 with the 308 Winchester barrel. 1.5 to 6 Zeiss. Ammunition was OSA factory loaded 165 grain Sierra Gamekings.

Currently getting cleaned up for the next outing, weather dependent. Chasing red and fallow but area also has chamois. Public land, just the son and I. I’m looking forward to it.View attachment 668061View attachment 668062View attachment 668063View attachment 668064View attachment 668065

Well done.
Priceless days with a good son.
All the best
Spike

 

[R eight]

Well done.
Priceless days with a good son.
All the best
Spike

Absolutely. I’m a lucky man.

 

[BGGMKLR]

Absolutely. I’m a lucky man.

And blessed.

 

[R eight]

A couple more photos.