WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
December 2011
Coming Events
January
10 Indoor .22 Shoot
24 Indoor .22 Shoot
30 HUNTS course begins
February
11th Douglas Score seminar
12th Killer Run
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2010-2011
Patron: Du Bull
President: Pete Evans 07 856 4611
Secretary Vacant
Treasurer: John Wills 07 824 6782
nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Committee
Hunts Coordinator Keith Matthews 824 1705 Trophy Custodian Mark Sarjeant 849 7626
Hunts Instructor Glen Hartstone 824 7318 Range Information Du Bull 847 6209 New Member Host Pete Evans 856 4611 Membership Secretary John Wills 824 6782
Hall Custodian Pete Evans 856 4611
Mark Cowen 021 275 8733
Rodney Smith 021 745031
Ian Murphy 854 9671
Craig Shaw 828 8225
John Voorend 829 8112
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin 825 5399 -- email: paddy@bicheno.co.nz
A note from the editor:
Hi all.
Summer has arrived and I’m sure some people will be trading the rifle for the fishing rod for the next few months and starting to chase the snapper as the summer months roll on. For anyone chasing venison for the Barbie there are a few being shot round the place if all the stories I hear are true, with some good growth being had in the bush and the stags feeding up large to grow antlers for next season.
I wish everyone a safe and happy festive season whether they are in the bush, on the water or on the roads.
Please if anyone has any good stories, with or without photos, send them through to me. The next newsletter will be in Feb so get putting pen to paper and send the stories my way.
Paddy.
Killer Run 2012
Next year the killer run is being held on Feb 12 and the club have been asked to do the marshalling again. This is a fun day out each year and is a great fundraising event for the club. Volunteers will be needed the same as the last couple years so please keep this date free and put your names forward to help the club.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
With only a couple of more weeks until Christmas, the pressure is on to get the presents sorted and get some venison for the xmas barbeque, well that’s a good excuse for a hunting trip.
I have just returned from a few days in the Kiamanawas, just me and the dog and although it rained non stop for most of the trip it was still great to be out there doing it. I didn’t encounter one other hunter so they must have been doing the presents!
A big thanks to Gary and the team from Hunting & Fishing who put on an excellent night for us last month where we had a preview of some new products and an informative presentation of the construction of Stanfields Whare and the hunting opportunities in the Kiamanawas in the 1960s, interesting to see the good quality reds that were around at that time.
On behalf of the committee I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and look forward to catching up with you in the New Year.
Please note there will be no Newsletter in January.
Get out there and do it and be safe.
Cheers
Pete
Club PLB’s
These are available to hire. Contact Rodney Smith at coolcar if you’re interested.
2012 HUNTS course.
The HUNTS course is due to start on the 30th of Jan 2012. There is still room for anyone who wants to join this course. Please contact Glen Hartstone 07 824 7318 or Keith Matthews 07 824 1705for more information.
Douglas score seminar to be held at Waikato branch Dey St Saturday February 11th 2012. Any persons interested to contact Mark Sarjeant 07 8497626.
Story
National Park -Where adventures begin
Graeme Butler and Murray Cresswell were hunting together when they were at school. They encouraged me to hunt the Kaimanawa at a low point in my hunting. They also encouraged Mark Sargeant, John Voorend and we all had been hunting off and on together for nearly 30 plus years.
Graeme moved to Tauranga and Murray to Wellington but we have always kept in touch and regularly had hunts. Our wives decided we needed to get together and the plans started. We ended up going to “Pipers Lodge” at National Park . A 120 bed Lodge with, all types of sleeping arrangements, food , bar with an awesome open fire. It is also owned by Eileen’s sister and brother in law. Very comfortable for us to look after our partners.
Friday night in the drizzly rain, Graeme and Cindy, John and Eileen, Murray and Sue, Mark and Janine, Raewyn and I all walked to the Train Station Restaurant for tea. The Overlander stops for lunch during the day. We all had a good night, trying a few wines and lots of talk and laughs.
The next day we went to the Chateau and decided to do the walk to the Taranaki Falls. Raewyn who has a broken leg a few years ago was the slowest but managed to complete the 2 hour walk in 3 hours. Marvellous views, great photos opportunities along the way. We then had lunch and then drove to the top of the Bruce where the ladies smelt a SALE but didn’t buy!!!
Then back to National Park. The ladies relaxed and the boys decided to have a drive around, check out the hunting possibilities. We went to Fishers Road but DOC had locked the gate. So south we went to find a track which would take us up to Hauhangatahi {Bald Top}. It was overgrown but we found it. Meanwhile, Mark and Janine went to visit Oakune while we did this. We then checked out Erua Road. It’s a good metal road and is used often as it leads to farmland and even a hunting Lodge. On the way down we noticed a hunters camp. Murray had been through the area a few times and wanted to show us a huge wash out that shows on the map. It’s growing even into an airstrip now that is unable to be used. It’s very dangerous as it’s straight down 60 metres with the edges crumbling. “You have to see it! “ Murray stated. There was a ditch dug at the side of the road to keep us and others out. Murray decided to drive onto the airstrip through the ditch, saying “ I have never been stuck in 13 years in this Toyoto” We all shouted “No” but to late. NOW STUCK IN THE DITCH! We couldn’t move forward or back and no cell phone coverage. Buggar!!! Hell it’s near beer o’clock and we were stuck in the bush with light rain { but we have been in worse situations}. After a while a ute came along with an old man and a dog. “What happened? “ he asked. “We were trying to turn around and the front wheels went into the ditch” I replied. “Yeh! Right. I will get a tractor to pull you out.” After a while John and Graeme took off for a spade. Soon they were back from the hunters camp with a spade. Another hunter drove pass but did not stop. No-one was going to stop him or delay his hunting. With the spade we started the digging. Then a truck full of firewood arrives with Fred who lowered his window and laughed through his remaining front teeth!!! He was thanked for helping us and it was explained to him we were down from Auckland and having a drive around and while turning we got stuck in the ditch. This made him laugh even more {what a sense of humour} Anyway he pulled us out. Thank goodness. Murray gave him a kohi {thank you dollars } for his next dental bill!! And we drove back to base. The girls were oblivious to our predicament. They had been busy enjoying some bubbly but were happy to see us and hear our story - of course.
This weekend was also special in that 5 of the party were celebrating 50th Birthdays. So cakes and candles were produced, thanks to Cindy’s Mum, each decorated with touches showing the interest of each person-hunting, fishing, horses, etc. All enjoyed the surprise and Happy Birthday sung to all.
Next day we went to Oakune to see the Black Carrot. After photos were taken we all departed for home. What a great weekend- lots of laughs. We are thinking of making this a yearly event. Our partners know we are super chaps and can go hunting anytime we want!!!!
Keith Matthews
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
INDOOR SHOOT
The Indoor shoot is well under way for .22’s and slug guns at the Dey St. indoor range. These shoots are often under-utilised by club members and need our support to make it worth while running them.
The shoots are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month starting at 7pm. The cost is $5 per shooter. Sub-sonic ammo only.
Visit us at our new shop at 417 Te Rapa Road Hamilton Phone: 849-0297 Fax: 849-0327
10% discount with membership card. Not valid on game reels, firearms, ammo and specials
Waikato Deer Stalkers’ Hunts course
2012
Course Programme –2012
Monday 30th Jan 1900 - 2130
Introduction and trip planning, Venue
During this evening the participants will;
be welcomed to the course and introduced
receive an overview of the HUNTS programme and schedule
receive their course material
Discuss Ethics , Ecology and Etiquette
Talk on gear, guns & food
Take home a wild food safety DVD
No how to apply for permits for hunting on DOC land (with or without a dog)
Get to know each other
Tuesday 7th Feb - 1900 - 2130
Firearms safety, Firearms law, Hunter Safety,
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
completed NZMSC firearms safety course and view the ‘Arms and the Licence’ video
explained statistics on firearms and hunting incidents
Discussed the environmental care code
understand and applied outdoor safety management processes
forecast and interpret weather information
Wednesday 15rd Feb - 1900 - 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
choose a firearm for a specific purpose
understand and apply the principles of bullet trajectory
sight in a rifle for hunting (theory)
understand factors effecting rifle accuracy
maintain a firearm in the field and at home
Identify the seven game species of deer and regions where they are found
Explain the seasonal behaviour of red and sika deer
Describe what constitutes a trophy set of red or sika deer antlers
Recognise and understand sign, feed areas, scrapes & roar hunting
Discussed the use of dogs for deer hunting
Topo map features
Thursday 23th Feb - 1900 - 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
Topo map features continued
Navigated practical and theory
Practised navigation using a map, compass
Douglas score
Thursday 1st March 1900 - 2130
Prepare for hunting weekend
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
established aims and objectives for the weekend
prepared a trip plan, including travel arrangements food and equipment list
received a map of the hunting area
completed a ‘HELP’ form
prepared a safety management and emergency plan
practised basic outdoor first aid
discussed Food .clothing and gear
River crossing theory
Saturday March 10th 0700 - 1600
Range Day,
By the end of the range day the participants will have-
Been briefed on range safety rules
sighted in a rifle for hunting
demonstrated a variety of field shooting techniques
applied target identification and demonstrate bullet placement
maintained a firearm in he field
Sunday March 11th 0700 – 1600
Trained in river crossing
Demonstrate crossing a river
complete a river crossing and a pack float
know when and when not to cross rivers
Saturday 17th 0700–Sunday 18th March 1600
Bush craft, goat hunt
During the bush craft weekend the participants will:
worn outdoor clothing
used outdoor equipment
prepared ,cook and eaten food while on the hunting trip
applied camp craft (tenting, fires, hygiene)
Navigated using a map, compass and GPS.
demonstrated how to deal with emergencies including loss of route, survival and SAR
Discuss the protocols about moving around helicopters/fix wing
During the hunting weekend the participants will;
complete an overnight (camping) hunting trip
apply hunting techniques by animal behaviour, season, time of day and weather conditions
follow a set of fresh tracks
demonstrate basic stalking techniques
demonstrate correct (hilar kill zone) shot placement
have the opportunity to kill a big game animal
Discuss how to track and finish off a wounded animal
remove and identify all offal and dispose of appropriately
Carry out an autopsy on an animal for disease and estimate the age
prepare a whole animal for packing out
photograph animal/trophy
remove the cape and head of an animal and Salt down
skin a whole animal
sharpen a hunting knife
butcher a big game animal and prepare meat for the freezer
Have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Friday 23th Mar 1900 - 2100
Course celebration
By the end of this evening the participants will;
debriefed the course
completed evaluation forms
shared stories and photographs
received course certificates
BBQed and meet with other club members (club hunts organisers etc)
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
November 2011
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin email: paddy@bicheno.co.nz
Coming Events
November
22nd Indoor .22 Shoot
24th Social Night
December
13 Indoor .22 Shoot
January
10 Indoor .22 Shoot
24 Indoor .22 Shoot
30 HUNTS course begins
February
11th Douglas Score seminar
12th Killer Run
A note from the editor:
Hi all, Spring is here so I hope everyone has had a chance to get out and get some easy venison for all the summer bbq’s ahead. Now is the time to be taking advantage of the growth in the bush and the seemingly plentiful deer before Christmas. For anyone who is planning a hunt, good luck and be safe.
Killer Run 2012
Next year the killer run is being held on Feb 12 and the club have been asked to do the marshalling again. This is a fun day out each year and is a great fundraising event for the club. Volunteers will be needed the same as the last couple years so please keep this date free and put your names forward to help the club.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
Well we have got the Cup tucked away for 4 years and now we can concentrate on a bit of hunting! The last 10 minutes of the game was a bit like stalking in on a roaring stag,
(One little mistake could blow everything)
I spent a good few hours down at the Sika Show last month and walked away with a lighter wallet. The heads on display were of a high standard along with the trade displays. This show is getting better every year.
Congratulations to John Voorend on obtaining 4th place in the Sika Section and 2nd best representative head shot on public land. Congratulations too, to Mic Bates for his outstanding effort in the taxidermy section. 2nd for his Fellow entry and two1st places for his Sika and Pig entries.
We are making a concerted effort this month to resurrect our monthly 22 shoots (see advertisement later in the newsletter) this is a great nights entertainment and certainly pays dividens when its time to line up on the real thing. So check the date and come along.
Just a heads up that our annual fundraiser, (The Killer Run) will again be held in February so we will be requiring volunteers to help with event. This is a great day and extremely beneficial to your club so keep February 12th free.
Remember the General Election November 26th and vote strategically with your Party vote to ensure your hunting interests are well catered for.
Get out there and do it and be safe.
Cheers
Pete
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
Social Night
Open Night At Hunting & Fishing
24 Nov.
Gary and the boys have kindly offered to host our branch at their Te Rapa store this month.
This is a great opportunity to come up to speed with the latest in technology and get a few presents ticked off the Christmas list. These are always good nights at their shop and a good chance to see what is new to the hunting scene.
Starts 7.30 pm.
2012 HUNTS course.
The HUNTS course is due to start on the 30th of Jan 2012. There is still room for anyone who wants to join this course. Please contact Glen Hartstone 07 824 7318 or Keith Matthews 07 824 1705for more information.
SPRING HUNT story by Keith
The weekend of NZ / France in Pool Play 24 September, Graeme and I had the first opportunity for a hunt since April. Graeme had a promotion and his work load had kept him busy. I had travelled overseas a lot during the winter including a week in Vanuatu catching the “big ones” . You can see the photos in the August edition of the NZ Fishing News.
Anyway we had a few hours back packing into our area and on a spur leading to our camp, we noticed a fresh marked tree. It was fresh, slithers of red bark at its base. This was very late for the rut, there was also a scrape near by and another at our camp site.
Mark Sargeant was up at Woodhill at the same time and he sighted fresh scrapes. So its late , but not unusual for Fallow deer. After setting up camp , we went for a hunt . Not much about. It may have been the changeable wind that spread a warning ahead of us in the valley. So we had no success . That night our wives text and rang us as the score changed with the Rugby game. NZ 37- France 17, that was good.
Next morning we were up early and in the dark we set off for somewhere different. As it became light we found ourselves looking a steep valley stream with thick bush down stream but broken scrub around the stream on the face opposite.
Eventually I noticed a doe below us and Graeme had seen one on the face opposite- a long shot. He waited for me to take first shot. I did but the deer ran away- I HATE THAT!!!! Anyway Graeme had a shot at the opposite The one became two and on the run. He had shots at them and was sure one had gone down. We went down to the stream. I had a look around for mine but I must have missed. Graeme went up the scrubby face and zig zagged down towards the stream. He nearly stood on the buck which got up wounded and took off. Graeme had another shot at it but it kept going about 80 metres more. It was a good 8point buck, just what he wanted for the summer BBQ. We got soaking wet going home but we were really happy. . Keith Matthews
Douglas score seminar to be held at Waikato branch Dey St Saturday February 11th 2012. Any persons interested to contact Mark Sarjeant 07 8497626.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
INDOOR SHOOT
The Indoor shoot is well under way for .22’s and slug guns at the Dey St. indoor range. These shoots are often under-utilised by club members and need our support to make it worth while running them.
The shoots are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month starting at 7pm. The cost is $5 per shooter. Sub-sonic ammo only.
Visit us at our new shop at 417 Te Rapa Road Hamilton Phone: 849-0297 Fax: 849-0327
10% discount with membership card. Not valid on game reels, firearms, ammo and specials
For Sale
Garmin eTrex H GPS
High sensitivity model.
Very good under thick canopy and in stream/creek beds.
Excellent condition and comes with a lanyard and instruction manual.
$120
Ph John – 07 8298112
Waikato Deer Stalkers’ Hunts course
2012
Course Programme –2012
Monday 30th Jan 1900 - 2130
Introduction and trip planning, Venue
During this evening the participants will;
be welcomed to the course and introduced
receive an overview of the HUNTS programme and schedule
receive their course material
Discuss Ethics , Ecology and Etiquette
Talk on gear, guns & food
Take home a wild food safety DVD
No how to apply for permits for hunting on DOC land (with or without a dog)
Get to know each other
Tuesday 7th Feb - 1900 - 2130
Firearms safety, Firearms law, Hunter Safety,
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
completed NZMSC firearms safety course and view the ‘Arms and the Licence’ video
explained statistics on firearms and hunting incidents
Discussed the environmental care code
understand and applied outdoor safety management processes
forecast and interpret weather information
Wednesday 15rd Feb - 1900 - 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
choose a firearm for a specific purpose
understand and apply the principles of bullet trajectory
sight in a rifle for hunting (theory)
understand factors effecting rifle accuracy
maintain a firearm in the field and at home
Identify the seven game species of deer and regions where they are found
Explain the seasonal behaviour of red and sika deer
Describe what constitutes a trophy set of red or sika deer antlers
Recognise and understand sign, feed areas, scrapes & roar hunting
Discussed the use of dogs for deer hunting
Topo map features
Thursday 23th Feb - 1900 - 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
Topo map features continued
Navigated practical and theory
Practised navigation using a map, compass
Douglas score
Thursday 1st March 1900 - 2130
Prepare for hunting weekend
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
established aims and objectives for the weekend
prepared a trip plan, including travel arrangements food and equipment list
received a map of the hunting area
completed a ‘HELP’ form
prepared a safety management and emergency plan
practised basic outdoor first aid
discussed Food .clothing and gear
River crossing theory
Saturday March 10th 0700 - 1600
Range Day,
By the end of the range day the participants will have-
Been briefed on range safety rules
sighted in a rifle for hunting
demonstrated a variety of field shooting techniques
applied target identification and demonstrate bullet placement
maintained a firearm in he field
Sunday March 11th 0700 – 1600
Trained in river crossing
Demonstrate crossing a river
complete a river crossing and a pack float
know when and when not to cross rivers
Saturday 17th 0700–Sunday 18th March 1600
Bush craft, goat hunt
During the bush craft weekend the participants will:
worn outdoor clothing
used outdoor equipment
prepared ,cook and eaten food while on the hunting trip
applied camp craft (tenting, fires, hygiene)
Navigated using a map, compass and GPS.
demonstrated how to deal with emergencies including loss of route, survival and SAR
Discuss the protocols about moving around helicopters/fix wing
During the hunting weekend the participants will;
complete an overnight (camping) hunting trip
apply hunting techniques by animal behaviour, season, time of day and weather conditions
follow a set of fresh tracks
demonstrate basic stalking techniques
demonstrate correct (hilar kill zone) shot placement
have the opportunity to kill a big game animal
Discuss how to track and finish off a wounded animal
remove and identify all offal and dispose of appropriately
Carry out an autopsy on an animal for disease and estimate the age
prepare a whole animal for packing out
photograph animal/trophy
remove the cape and head of an animal and Salt down
skin a whole animal
sharpen a hunting knife
butcher a big game animal and prepare meat for the freezer
Have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Friday 23th Mar 1900 - 2100
Course celebration
By the end of this evening the participants will;
debriefed the course
completed evaluation forms
shared stories and photographs
received course certificates
BBQed and meet with other club members (club hunts organisers etc)
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
October 2011
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2010-2011
Patron: Du Bull
President: Pete Evans 07 856 4611
Secretary john Voorend
Treasurer: John Wills 07 824 6782
nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Committee
Hunts Coordinator Keith Matthews 824 1705 Trophy Custodian Mark Sarjeant 849 7626
Hunts Instructor Glen Hartstone 8247318
Range Information Du Bull 8476209 New Member Host Pete Evans 856 4611
Membership Secretary John Wills
Hall Custodian Pete Evans 8564611
Mark Cowen 021 275 8733
Rodney Smith 021 745031
Ian Murphy 854 9671
Craig Shaw 828 8225
John Voorend 829 8112
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin 825 5399 -- email: paddy@bicheno.co.nz
Coming Events
October
3rd Committee Meeting, 7.30 Pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
25th Indoor .22 Shoot
27th Social Night
28th – 30th Organised Hunt
November
7th Committee Meeting, 7.30Pm. Dey St. Clubrooms
8th Indoor .22 Shoot
11th -13th Organised Hunt
22nd Indoor .22 Shoot
A note from the editor:
Hi all. This month seems to be all about the world cup and rightfully so too, but don’t forget about the hunting which should be about to start heating up as the spring growth hits the hills and makes the deer start doing silly things. If anyone has trips planned then good luck and be safe, especially during labour weekend which normally is a popular time to be a hunter. The club hunt is planned for the end of the month followed by the November hunt only a couple weeks later so there is opportunity for everyone to get out there and bag the first of the spring venison. The indoor .22 shoots have also started up again and are being run on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at the Dey St. indoor range for anyone who is interested.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
Hunting has taken 2nd place to the RWC this month for me.
I have been fortunate to have met some great tourists that have managed to fit in a bit of trout fishing between games. It is not until you talk in depth to these people that you really appreciate how fortunate we are in this country. We take our access and availability of fish and game for granted to a large extent. Visitors are astounded to learn that our deer are considered pests and being continually persecuted by heli hunting and 1080. Approval has now been given to use micro encapsulated zinc phosphide (MZP) to control pests This toxin produces a highly volatile gas (ph3) which is extremely toxic.
With the general Elections only a couple of months away it is a timely reminder to ensure your party vote goes to United Future .They are the only party supporting the Game Animal Council.
An interesting social night was held last month with a good turnout of members. Glen Hartstone shared his sausage making skills and recipes and we all had a go on the various machines available. Some pretty good snags were produced along with some that needed a bit more work!!
Big thanks to John Voorend; we now have the Secretary position filled.
Paddy still wants hunting stories and photos to keep this newsletter interesting. I know a few of you have been out lately with some success so how about putting it in writing.
Remember the Sika Show in Taupo this month 15th and 16th
Get out there and do it and be safe.
Cheers
Pete
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
Social Night
Social Night October 27th 7.30pm
Mark Walker: Award Wining Taxidermist
Mark has recently returned from an extensive overseas hunting experience visiting places and hunting animals many of us only dream about.
Come and listen to his exciting hunting exploits and view some of the trophies he has obtained.
This is also a great opportunity to learn the “dos and don’ts” when it comes to head skinning that dream mount.
Coffee and Tea provided
Members $2.00 non members $3.00
For further information contact Pete Evans
ORGANISED HUNT
Organised Hunt to Waikaremoana 28th - 30th October.
This month we will drive down to the Mokau Inlet to camp on the northern shores of Lake Waikaremoana leaving Friday afternoon 28th and returning Sunday avo 30th. As it is only a regular weekend we will not be organising the boats like we did on the long weekend last year due to the Rugby World Cup final, but if you want to take a boat down that's up to you and a launching ramp is at the site. Trout fishing is an option. Take your tent and a campchair to relax in the evening overlooking the lake. There are areas to hunt for red deer back up the road a ways or further around the lakeside or just fish if you wish.
You will need a compass and map BG40 in the new 1:50,000 series. A GPS is advisable. Hire a club RESCUE BEACON thru Rodney 021 745031 with a pickup from Coolcars in Te Rapa. Permits may be ordered online so try this link:
http://www.doc..govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/hunting/permits-and-licences/hunting-permit/
Camping fees apply for this lakeside area. If you wish to join the hunt phone Ian 07 8549671 or email murph1000@xtra.co.nz.
Note: An article of blaze orange must be worn on club hunts.
November Club Hunt
For November the club hunt is to the Galatea faces, leaving on Friday the 11th and returning Sunday 13th. The Club are planning to camp by the Ohutu stream.
For any more information or to reserve a place on this hunt contact Geoff Flower 07 846 1115
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
3 DAYS ON THE STINA TOPS
After some meticulous planning, Flowerpot, Timney (Trigger), Shag and myself
were on our first trip to Fiordland. The Tonka toy (Toyota 4x4) was fully loaded. No room for hitchhikers. We cruised our way down both islands, final destination Milford Sound. Before flying in we picked up our permits and supplies at Te Anau. We attended a briefing by staff from the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation, police search and rescue and D.O.C. This is a requirement prior to entering your block. That evening we drove through to Milford ready for the chopper in the morning.
We boarded Shanks Pony (Milford Helicopters) with an underslung load. The forecast for the next ten days was for good weather. Upon arriving at the mouth of the Stina, we were greeted by a Wapiti cross bull on the beach. He eventually ran off into the bush as we landed and all this was captured on video. This was an incredible sight for the start of the trip! With base camp set up, the next days plan was to head to the tops for three days. With heavy packs we slowly trudged up hill. Our progress slowed a little due to our fitness level and more importantly the distraction of the roaring and bugling coming from the valleys below us. I was stuffed. Finding water was a problem as we had a good fine spell of weather. Due to the steepness of the terrain water became hard to find. With not wanting to drop off the steep ridges, we had to rely on squeezing water from moss. Luckily we only had to do this for two days.
We broke out of the bush onto the tops. Close by and ahead of us we could hear this stag roaring. I said, “Who’s going to shoot that 10 pointer“. Shag decided to shoot. He was a large beast and we had camp meat. Fortunately we found water just above his wallow. By now we had encountered quite a few Weka which were very entertaining. Next day we camped down inside a clear bush ridge not far from some running water. This was a welcome sight, as it was still very warm. Trigger decided to target a Wapiti that was constantly bugling below us in a steep sided valley. While Flowerpot distracted him by roaring, Trigger managed to stalk in on him. Shag and I were sidling a steep ridge when we heard the shot. We quickly turned on the 2 way and were told he’d managed to knock over a good 12 pointer. By now it is day five, rationing food and raining. We decided to make a move to base camp hoping to cross the Stina before it flooded. By day six everything is wet and progress is slow. At the end of the day we’d huddle under the fly, get out of wet clothes into dry and then back into wet gear the next day. After some careful thought, we decided to wait awhile for the Stina to drop before crossing. Once across the river the weather cleared slightly and we were able to sidle and make our way to base. “Over here“, “down there“, “not there“, “just follow the bloody deer trail“. These were the words constantly being called. Along the way we had to negotiate a few rocky cliff faces. An incident at one of these particularly slippery rock slides made us realise how careful you have to be when negotiating unfamiliar country. Luckily no one was hurt and the G.M.E. Epirb remained inactivated.
With the weather on the improve we finally made it back to base camp. While drying our gear over the rocks on the beach, it was decided a change of diet was needed. No more freeze dry! A friendly boatie came in to make use of our mountain radio and offered us the use of his dingy for fishing. Fresh mussels and fish for dinner. Yummy. Later that afternoon we heard a stag roar from the camp. It was close, coming from the other side of the river. After a scramble for weapons (one with a fogged up scope) Shag managed to drop another red stag for fresh meat to take home. Next day Jeff Shanks arrived in his helicopter to ferry us back to Milford.
Fiordland is one hell of a neat place, no walk in the park, but an awesome adventure.
Things noticed: campfire smoke didn’t deter the sandflies, AV gas is no substitute for white spirits, dry bags work, carrying inverted deer heads on packs is not always easy and most important WHEN YOU’RE WET THROUGH, TIRED AND BITCHY, KEEP LAUGHING COS IT ONLY GETS BETTER.
Thanks to Jeff, Kevin and Tim for an adventure never to be forgotten.
DA MAFIA
INDOOR SHOOT
After a long break the Indoor shoot has started again for .22’s and slug guns at the Dey St. indoor range. These shoots are often under-utilised by club members and need our support to make it worth while running them.
The shoots are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month starting at 7pm. The cost is $5 per shooter. Sub-sonic ammo only.
TAUPO BRANCH PRIZE SHOOT
Saturday 5th NOV 2011
JACK DILLON MEMORIAL RANGE, MOUNTAIN ROAD, TAUPO
[off Napier / Taupo Highway at the Foot of MT Tauhara]
REGISTRATIONS: 8.30am until last detail on mound.
Shoot commences 9.30am
INTRODUCING: ‘TAUPO “BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS”
You may enter Hunter Class or Prize Shoot or both.
ENTRY FEES : PER EVENT
$25.00 SENIOR $12.50 JUNIOR [under 18]
FORMAT : PRIZE SHOOT;
100 metre Centrefire or Rimfire,
Four positions, 20 shots, Graded A to D
Three minutes unlimited sighters
BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS;
See attached details.
RULES PRIZE SHOOT:
Taupo rules, slings allowed. No dogs
BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS :
See attached details.
CAMPING; Free on range. No camp site power points
Plenty of room with kitchen and toilet facilities in hall.
No showers, but hot pools just 2 minutes down road..
free morning & afternoon tea – BYO lunch
free hot pork or vension sammies after shoot
ENQUIRIES ; PHONE MARGARET or BILL SEAL [ 07 3789630] whmmseal@xtra.co.nz
TAUPO BRANCH PRIZE SHOOT
BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS RULES
5 SHOTS, 4 POSITIONS, : [Shooter can elect to shoot a less stable
position if desired.]
Non- graded :
No sighters :
Everyone wins a prize :
Max rifle weight : 9lb / 4kg – [Hunting rifles with factory of similar barrel profiles not Varmint profiles]
Scope set to a maximum power of 9x
Min muzzle energy : 1940 ftlb : ie 243, 100gr, 3000fps
[Taupo reserves the right to test loads.]
No target equipment : ie, jackets, elbow pads, shooting hats, gloves etc
No spotting scopes
No rests or bi-pods
No single point slings, 2 point slings o k :
[If used must be attached in all positions]
If you are entering both events you will need to shoot twice.
An elderly man is stopped by the police around 1 a. m. and is asked
where he is going at this time of night.
The man replies, "I am going to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the
effects it has on the human body."
The officer then asks, "Really? Who is giving that lecture at this
time of night?"
The man replies, "That would be my wife."
Waikato Deerstalker September 2011
Coming Events
September
5th Committee Meeting, 7.30 Pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
22nd Social Night, Sausage making.
October
3rd Committee Meeting, 7.30 Pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
A note from the editor:
Hi everyone. The lambs are out, the trees are putting up leaves and blossom, the whitebait are running and my wife has almost used up all my firewood which can only mean one thing…spring is here! Although the bush is still in winter (My sources tell me the water is still freezing in the pipes at night at the Oamaru hut) the days are starting to stretch out and some warm sun has been seen lurking around on the occasional day, so hunters should be starting to think again about hunting.
If anyone has been out and has any good hunting stories or pics to share please send them to me so I can add them to the newsletter.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
This month we unfortunately farewell Mike Clinch who is moving to Christchurch. Mike has filled the roles of Branch Secretary, Hall Custodian and New Member liaison for the past 2 years. Mike will be missed for his energy and dedication to the club and we wish him all the best. So if there are any members out there who wish to take over the secretary position, give me a call.
This weekend our branch has a table at the Inaugural Firearms and Collectors Expo held on Saturday at the Hamilton Workingman’s Club so call in and support your club.
It was great to see a few new faces at this years Pot Luck Dinner and sample the great wild food that was on offer.
This year the Mens roaring contest was won by Rusty Bird and the Ladies by Liz Smith. The Junior Girls was won by Sam Hartstone and the Boys by Alistair Hartstone.
With all this warm spring weather it certainly encourages you to head to the bush and rivers and I have been lucky to have been out a bit lately and had encounters with a couple of excellent Fellow Bucks and some nice fresh run rainbows. If you have been out and have a good story we want to hear about it, put pen to paper include a photo or two and contact Paddy
Get out there and do it and be safe.
Cheers
Pete
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
Social Night
22 Sept. 7.30 pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
Sausage Making Expo
Have you ever wanted to have a go at making your own sausages and meat patties?
Not too sure how to get started?
Had a go but it didn’t work out too well?
Thought the cost to get set up was too expensive?
Sick of the crappy sausages the butcher/supermarket makes?
Maybe you are just keen for a laugh?
Are you an expert/good/sort of good sausage maker and willing to share your experiences?
Then keep the 22nd of September free for a (drum roll please)
Share the Knowledge Sausage making night
This will be a show and tell night so be prepared to get your hands dirty. We will be mincing, making, tying and tasting.
7:30 start. Be there!
Small print
Anyone keen to help/give advice, demonstrate or have some good recipes please contact Glen Hartstone (07)8247318
ORGANISED HUNT
No Organised hunt this month. Ian is planning a trip to Ureweras next month with details still to be confirmed. November is still open if anyone wants to take a spring hunt.
WANTED: PHOTOS AND STORIES FOR THE NEWSLETTER. LETS MAKE THE NEWSLETTER MORE INTERESTING BY ADDING MORE ABOUT WHAT WE ENJOY DOING…DEERSTALKING.
Could all the 2011 HUNTS participants who haven’t collected their certificates please contact Glen Hartstone 07 824 7318. Glen has the certificates and also the Stoney Creek gear for you.
Delamore Shoot Tokoroa Range 14 Aug 2011
South Waikato branch hold this shoot each year and Simon Hickton and Chris Mansell from Waikato branch took part this time. We started with a sight in session and Dave Stephenson’s rifle wouldn’t zero so he didn’t go in the Delamore shoot. Dave and Chris had .22s there and were invited to shoot in the rimfire part of their range day too. This is a 4 position full target rifle competition with slings, jackets and heavy weight rifles. We were using our hunting Norinco JW15s. Don Thomson coached.
It was certainly the coldest range day this year, with icy showers and I had a couple of shots break at the wrong moment due to chilled fingers. At one stage someone was heard borrowing an extra swanny to shoot in, over their two layers of polarfleece. Only the last two or three shots were fired in brilliant winter sunshine.
The format for the Delamore Shoot is: hunting rifles, two point slings only, max scope power 6.5x, 5 shots prone and 5 standing at 100m then 5 shots prone and 5 sitting at 200m. Competition was very close, with three of the 5 shooters scoring 140/200. John Pearce hit one 10.1 so took the trophy by 0.1 point !
Rimfire 50m
1st C Curreen 372
7thC Mansell 288
8thD Stevenson 206
Delamore Shoot Centerfire 100 & 200m
100m
200m
Name
Prone
Stand
Prone
Sit
Total
John Pearce
43.01
31
37
29
140.01
Brian Lambert
47
21
40
32
140
Chris Mansell
41
24
34
41
140
Malcolm Perry
41
23.1
34
35
133.1
SimonHickton
36
11
10
0
57
Canine Kiwi Aversion Training
Any members who wish to have their dog certified by Doc,
can contact Pete Evans on 0226005783 or 078564611
TAUPO BRANCH PRIZE SHOOT Saturday 5th NOV 2011
JACK DILLON MEMORIAL RANGE, MOUNTAIN ROAD, TAUPO
[off Napier / Taupo Highway at the Foot of MT Tauhara]
REGISTRATIONS: 8.30am until last detail on mound.
Shoot commences 9.30am
INTRODUCING: ‘TAUPO “BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS”
You may enter Hunter Class or Prize Shoot or both.
ENTRY FEES : PER EVENT
$25.00 SENIOR $12.50 JUNIOR [under 18]
FORMAT : PRIZE SHOOT;
100 metre Centrefire or Rimfire,
Four positions, 20 shots, Graded A to D
Three minutes unlimited sighters
BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS;
See attached details.
RULES PRIZE SHOOT:
Taupo rules, slings allowed. No dogs
BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS :
See attached details.
CAMPING; Free on range. No camp site power points
Plenty of room with kitchen and toilet facilities in hall.
No showers, but hot pools just 2 minutes down road..
free morning & afternoon tea – BYO lunch
free hot pork or vension sammies after shoot
ENQUIRIES ; PHONE MARGARET or BILL SEAL [ 07 3789630] whmmseal@xtra.co.nz
TAUPO BRANCH PRIZE SHOOT
BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS RULES
5 SHOTS, 4 POSITIONS, : [Shooter can elect to shoot a less stable
position if desired.]
Non- graded :
No sighters :
Everyone wins a prize :
Max rifle weight : 9lb / 4kg – [Hunting rifles with factory of similar barrel profiles not Varmint profiles]
Scope set to a maximum power of 9x
Min muzzle energy : 1940 ftlb : ie 243, 100gr, 3000fps
[Taupo reserves the right to test loads.]
No target equipment : ie, jackets, elbow pads, shooting hats, gloves etc
No spotting scopes
No rests or bi-pods
No single point slings, 2 point slings o k :
[If used must be attached in all positions]
If you are entering both events you will need to shoot twice.
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
August 2011
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2010-2011
Patron: Du Bull
President: Pete Evans 07 856 4611
Secretary: Mike Clinch 07 827 3305
Treasurer: John Wills 07 824 6782
nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Committee
Hunts Coordinator Keith Matthews 824 1705 Trophy Custodian Mark Sarjeant 849 7626
Hunts Instructor Glen Hartstone 824 7318
Range Information Du Bull 847 6209
New Member Host Mike Clinch 827 3305
Membership Secretary John Wills 824 6782
Hall Custodian Mike Clinch 827 3305
Mark Cowen 021 275 8733
Rodney Smith 021 745031
Ian Murphy 854 9671
Craig Shaw 828 8225
John Voorend 829 8112
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin 825 5399 -- email: paddy@bicheno.co.nz
Coming Events
August
19th -21st Organised hunt, Erua Forest
27th Prizegiving & Potluck dinner. 6pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
A note from the editor:
Hi All.
Hopefully the worst of winter is behind us for the year and there is only spring on the horizon. The mild weather the last few weeks and the early blossom around would suggest that but Mother Nature can be temperamental sometimes. I hope there are some people who have spent the winter still chasing deer and have secured what they were looking for whether it is meat for the freezer or some antler for the wall. The annual prizegiving and potluck dinner which was postponed last month will be held on the 27th so I hope to see you all there.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
Well I have seen my fair share of snow for this year. The Fiordland Mountains were covered when we arrived in Tuatapere for our annual conference and descended to cover our venue on the last day preventing many delegates from flying out of Invercargill.
I was fortunate to get out with a break in conditions only to be snowed in again in Canterbury the next day.
The conference was well attended and the two major topics for debate were once again 1080 and the latest threat, heli hunting. There was total support to fight both issues with a concerted effort over the next 12 months.
Congratulations to our local branch members who competed with distinction in the Antler and Photographic sections (see results later in newsletter)
As mentioned last month we hosted a DoC arranged meeting in our clubrooms with other hunting groups. The aim was to foster better communication and outcomes on an ongoing basis. I believe this is a step in the right direction and I look forward to positive results.
Apologies in having to postpone our Pot Luck dinner and Prize Giving however we have set a new date (August 27th see details in Newsletter)
Be safe out there and I will see you on the 27th
Cheers
Pete
The National AHT results for Waikato Branch
Keith Severinson Trophy ( Fiordland deer)
1st Tim Flower 266 3/4 DS
Dillon Shield ( Drawn Tusks )
2nd Tim Flower 25 3/4 DS
Cliff Marshall Memorial Trophy (Sika)
2nd John Voorend 181 1/2 DS
Seddon Shield (Rusa)
3rd Tim Flower 126 1/4 DS
Photographic
Thames Valley Branch Trophy ( Best photo by a junior )
1st Blake Clinch
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
Social Night
27 August 6.00pm Dey St. Clubrooms
Potluck Dinner and Prize giving
The best social night of the year and one not to be missed.
Get that favourite Wild Game recipe rolled out and bring your dish to the Clubrooms on August 27th. This is a great night where you can enjoy top food, entertainment and meet new members.
Pre dinner drinks will be kicking off at 6pm.
This is a BYO night so bring your own plates, cutlery and glasses.
There is a Red Deer roaring competition later in the night with good prizes to be won.
For further information contact Pete Evans
The HUNTS certificates from earlier in the year will also be handed out to anyone from the course that is there.
NOTE the earlier start time of 6pm.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
Organised Hunt to Erua Forest 19th - 21st August.
We aim to stay at The Crossing Backpackers / Erua Lodge easily located just 5 minutes south of National Park. If you want to join us you need to book your room via the website shown below asap to avoid missing out on warm and secure accommodation. Twin rooms are $58 for each person for the 2 nights minimum stay. Total $116. Individuals can check with me to hopefully be linked up with another member to share a twin room and perhaps transport. Larger rooms for 4 are available. The person booking will be responsible for paying the Lodge for that room. Reception hours for check-in: 4.30pm - 8.00pm. Arrival outside these times is by prior arrangement so you can pick up a key. Bring your own sleeping bags and food and drink. You may wish to join us at the lodge with your family and just have fun in the snow up the mountain and we can all meet up back at the lodge in the evening.
Erua Forest: There are pigs in the southern block and red deer in the northern area opposite the lodge.
Tongariro National Park: boundary directly behind Erua Lodge for a steep climb or access from State Hiways 4 and 47.
Bring your map and compass and also a GPS is advisable. Rescue beacons are available for hire from Rodney Smith at Coolcars. Phone committee member Rodney to hire one.
NOTE: We will have an intention book where you will be responsible for listing your activity each day and in which area.
Click on the links below for accommodation details and your booking:
http://www.thecrossingbackpackers.co.nz/The-Crossing-Backpackers-Tongariro-National-Park/Location_IDL=3_IDT=1606_ID=9312_.html
or go straight to booking:
https://secure.smartfx.co.nz/erualodge/
Phone Ian 07 8549671 if you wish to join the hunt
or email murph1000@xtra.co.nz
Blaze orange is a must on club hunts.
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Future hunts:
September is available for a member to volunteer to organise a club hunt.
October: Due to the Rugby World Cup final our proposed Labour Weekend hunt to Lake Waikaremoana will now be a regular weekend hunt over the last weekend in October but based near the lake.
WANTED: PHOTOS AND STORIES FOR THE NEWSLETTER. LETS MAKE THE NEWSLETTER MORE INTERESTING BY ADDING MORE ABOUT WHAT WE ENJOY DOING…DEERSTALKING.
Canine Kiwi Aversion Training
Any members who wish to have their dog certified by Doc,
can contact Pete Evans on 0226005783 or 078564611
The US Department of the Interior had to change the wording on the metal bands they used to tag migratory birds. Seems these bands used to have the address of the Washington Biological Survey abbreviated as "Wash. Biol. Surv." One day they received a letter from a hunter in Alabama:
Dear Sirs:
Last week I shot one of your birds. It might have been a crow. I followed the cooking directions on the leg tag. Let me tell you, It was AWFUL!
The bands are now marked "Fish and Wildlife Service."
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
Visit us at our new shop at 417 Te Rapa Road Hamilton Phone: 849-0297 Fax: 849-0327
10% discount with membership card. Not valid on game reels, firearms, ammo and specials
For sale: The clubs old TV. 46 inch (ish) rear projection TV $100 contact Pete Evans 0226005783
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
July 2011
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2010-2011
Patron: Du Bull
President: Pete Evans 07 856 4611
Secretary: Mike Clinch 07 827 3305
Treasurer: John Wills 07 824 6782
nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Committee
Hunts Coordinator Keith Matthews 824 1705
Trophy Custodian Mark Sarjeant 849 7626
Hunts Instructor Glen Hartstone 8247318
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin 825 5399 email: paddy@bicheno.co.nz
Coming Events
July
22-24July Club hunt, Ureweras chasing Rusa
30 July Prizegiving dinner, Dey St. Clubrooms. 6pm.
August
1st Committee meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
A note from the editor:
Hi guys,
Looks like winter is finally here with the wind and rain and cold setting in. The stags aren’t quite into it like they were a couple months ago and the duck shooting season has also finished, with ducks on the river starting to pair up. This month the club hunt is chasing Rusa which looks like being a good trip albeit a little cold in the mornings.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
As I write this the first real southerly blast of winter is making its way up the country. It has been a mild season so far and that has been great for hunting and the results of the recent Dinsdale Hunting Competition certainly reinforced that, with plenty of well conditioned pigs and deer entered.
Duck shooting was average this year but as usual the hunters that were prepared to put in the time and effort were rewarded and there are still a few more weeks left to chase the Pheasants and Quail.
The results of all your trips will all be tabled at the end of the month at our Potluck Game Dinner and Prize Giving Night, so get your favourite recipes out, put your Master Chef Jacket on and let’s enjoy the night. (See details later in the newsletter)
This month, we have two important meetings that will ultimately guide the direction of hunting in New Zealand. Firstly on Thursday our Branch will host a meeting organised by DOC, where 12 like minded hunting organisations will participate in workshops designed to foster better relationships between all parties. Later in the month I will be heading down to Tuatapere along with other committee members for the National AGM.
Outcomes of both meetings will be reported on, in next months newsletter.
Be safe out there and I will see you at the Potluck Dinner.
Cheers
Pete
Social Night
30 July 6.00pm Dey St. Clubrooms
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
This month we will hunt in the Urewera NP in the Ohutu, Horomanga or Mangamako Valleys leaving Friday afternoon of the 22nd and return Sunday afternoon of the 24th July. We will aim to camp on farmland by the Ohutu Stream where you will need a tent and warm gear.
Ensure you have a compass and topo map: V17 in the old 260 series or BF39 in the new series. A GPS is also advisable.
New hunters: Hire one of our new club PLBs available from Rodney Smith thru Coolcars.
You can obtain your permit thru DOC. On the internet try this:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/hunting/permits-and-licences/hunting-permit/
Contact Ian to join the trip 07 854 9671.
An article of Blaze Orange is a must on our club hunts.
Future Hunts:
For next month's organised hunt in August we hope to get down to Erua Forest west of Mount Ruapehu. The area has pigs in the southern block and deer in the northern block and we will aim to stay at Erua Lodge. The exact date in August is yet to be determined.
September is open for members (you) to volunteer to take a hunt.
Coming up in October / Labour weekend is another planned trip to Lake Waikaremoana. Start sorting out a boat now. Ideally you will have a 14 footer ali or bigger (12 footer would be a minimum).
WANTED: PHOTOS AND STORIES FOR THE NEWSLETTER. LETS MAKE THE NEWSLETTER MORE INTERESTING BY ADDING MORE ABOUT WHAT WE ENJOY DOING…DEERSTALKING.
That’s Hunting by Mike Clinch.
It was Queens Birthday and I had got one of my bosses to enter the Woodhill ballot and he was successful. For some practice I thought it would be helpful to hunt some Sika.
We had taken his old .270 out to the range and at a100m he could put three shots into a fist sized hole, good enough for him and me as I was happy we could get in that close.
I didn’t use my 308 at the range, it had dropped two reds over the roar and should be good.
Saturday morning we met at the Helisika hanger, me, the Old Boss man and Blake.
The weather was turning to crap, OK for flying in the morning so we dropped in and sorted ourselves into the hut.
Early in the afternoon we left for a hunt…….it was cold, windy and showers swept through regularly. We wandered up to a ridge to have a glass over some faces, and before I sat down a 4 pointer trotted out of the scrub and down into a stream and off and away, at 75 m a shot was on but it wasn’t mine and the old Boss man didn’t rate himself.
The weather got worse so we headed back, that walk back across the river looked shallow enough, but my legs weren’t quite long enough to keep all of me dry. The water was cold, very cold.
Sunday morning rained and rained, but at 10.00am it started to clear so I walked up into the native for a hunt. There was some good sign and after a couple of hours I was standing by a small gut when I heard a stick break, in the wind I got the location of the noise all wrong then as I turned, two hinds at 40meters were already running off through the beech regrowth and were gone.
Back for lunch and then out in the arvo for a hunt with the Boss man, we climbed high and he blew arse and I waited and waited.
We glassed from up high and saw 3 stags feeding. The ole Boss man was too tired to have a go at them, so I stalked down through the manuka, from a rest at 200 yards I could not see anything, so as it got settled down and I gave a roar,…..nothing …….I roared again……nothing and on the third roar a 6 pointer and 2 spiker's ran into the edge of the scrub and looked down on me.
Simple from here, load, get a good rest. Cross hairs on the base of the neck and squeeze…….308 vs Sika and the Sika ran off. That wasn’t good, I had missed.
As we headed back I heard Blake’s 7mm08 from the other side of the valley and sure enough when we got back the hind quarters and back steaks and eye fillet were in the meat safe.
Monday morning and the Boss man gave it a miss, so off I went my way and Blake went his way.
About 2 hours later I again heard Blake’s 7mm08.
I climbed high again and spotted several hinds feeding, so I dropped down and stalked up a creek until I could crawl up onto the creek edge. Looking through the bino’s nothing, I crawled on…….nothing. I thought I had spooked them with my wind so I stood up…….a whistle and they hit the scrub at pace.
A young hind walked back out and stood facing me. It was a sunny morning, a light breeze blew and all was good, at 212 yards the cross hairs settled on the base of her neck. Squeeze, the 308 kicks and I look through the scope and she is still standing there looking at me. Before I could reload she spun around and hit the scrub at pace.
Back to hut, pack up and 10 minutes before the chopper arrives Blake turns up with hindquarters, back steaks and eye fillet from his second.
I had shot a goat in Nelson Lakes at 335meters with the .308 before I changed scopes, so I went down to the range and had a sight in. The groups were in constant parabolic curves and as you read this newsletter my scope is on a plane to Leupold to be repaired or replaced.
Only 1 month until Woodhill ballot date, so the old Boss man will find that easier terrain and we will see if he can shoot his first.
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire now. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
pERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
A man boarded an airplane and took his seat. As he settled in, he glanced
up and saw the most beautiful woman boarding the plane. He soon realised
she was heading straight towards his seat. As fate would have it, she took
the seat right beside his. Eager to strike up a conversation he blurted out,
"Business trip or pleasure?"
She turned, smiled and said, "Business. I'm going to the Annual
Nymphomaniacs of America Convention in Boston .
He swallowed hard, here was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen
sitting next to him, and she was going to a meeting of nymphomaniacs!
Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly asked, "What's your
business at this convention?"
"Lecturer," she responded…. "I use information that I have learned from my
personal experiences to debunk some of the popular myths about sexuality."
"Really?" he said, "and what kind of myths are there?"
"Well," she explained, "one popular myth is that African-American men are
the most well-endowed of all men, when in fact it is the Native American
Indian who is most likely to possess that trait. Another popular myth is
that Frenchmen are the best lovers, when actually it is men of Greek
descent who are the best. . We have also found that the best potential
Lovers in all categories are the Irish.
Suddenly the woman became a little uncomfortable and blushed. "I'm
sorry," she said, "I shouldn't really be discussing all of this with you, I don't
even know your name."
"Tonto," the man said, "Tonto Papadopoulos, but all my friends just call me Paddy.
Visit us at our new shop at 417 Te Rapa Road Hamilton Phone: 849-0297 Fax: 849-0327
10% discount with membership card. Not valid on game reels, firearms, ammo and specials
For sale: The clubs old TV. 46 inch (ish) rear projection TV $100 contact Pete Evans 0226005783
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
June 2011
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2010-2011
Patron: Du Bull
President: Pete Evans 07 856 4611
Secretary: Mike Clinch 07 827 3305
Treasurer: John Wills 07 824 6782
nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Committee
Hunts Coordinator Keith Matthews 824 1705 Trophy Custodian Mark Sarjeant 849 7626
Hunts Instructor Glen Hartstone
New Member Host and Hall Custodian
Mike Clinch 827 3305 Membership Secretary
John Wills 824 6782
Rodney Smith 021 745031
Ian Murphy 854 9671
Craig Shaw 828 8225
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin 825 5399 -- email: paddy@bicheno.co.nz
Coming Events
JUNE
13th Committee Meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
17th Club hunt, Clements Mill Rd.
23rd Social night.7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
A note from the editor:
Hi Guys. Another month gone and were staring at the face of winter already. For those who were at the measuring night last month you would have seen some good trophies come in with some record book entries amongst them. Looking around the room that night it seems the roar was a good one. If you missed out this roar, don’t panic as the stags are still in hard antler and are waiting to get picked off.
Can anyone with trophies, cups, shields etc from last year please return these to Mark Sarjeant in a clean state as soon as possible. They can be dropped off at Coby Exhausts, Euclid ave Te Rapa.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Gidday
It was pleasing to see a good turnout of members and heads at our competition night.
The standard of entries in both the photographic and antler, horn and tusk sections was again high with a couple of record book heads that will be making their way down to Nationals. It is great to see our younger members obtaining quality heads too.
I met up with a hard case Aussie in the bush last month. He was over with a couple of mates to hunt Sika and had shot a nice 8 pointer. Not having any salt for the cape he called into our camp to see if we had any to spare. Jacko was a passionate Sambar hunter and had some great stories. All the hunting he did was with dogs. The regulations over there are quite stringent. There are maximum height restrictions on your dogs, only certain breeds are permitted and they can only bail not hold. Jacko is writing an article about his NZ trip in Wild Deer so look out for it.
Well June is going to be a busy month, the stags are feeding up after the roar, there are still a few cagey ducks around, the pines are producing good pigs and the rainbows are moving up stream, so see you out there.
Cheers
Pete
Anyone who wants to do their part in saving the forests by having their paper newsletter sent through email instead can sent me a note to paddy@bicheno.co.nz
The club still sends out about 50 paper copies every month and would like to see this number come down.
Social Night
23 June. 7.30pm Dey St. Clubrooms
Butchery Demonstration
This month we have a butcher giving a practical demonstration on breaking down a carcass and showing us where the different cuts of meat come from on an animal. This is a night not to be missed for anyone who wants to improve the quality of meat they bring out of the bush and put on the table, as well as anyone who thinks they could possibly gain more from a carcass.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
17th June Clements Mill Rd.
This month we will hunt in the Kaimanawas leaving Friday afternoon and return Sunday afternoon. We will either camp on Clements Mill Clearing where you will need a tent, or stay at Sika Lodge. Ensure you have a compass and topo map: U19 in the old 260 series or BH36 and BH37 in the new series.
A GPS is also advisable. New hunters: Hire one of our new club PLBs available from Rodney Smith thru Coolcars.
You can obtain your permit thru DOC. On the internet try this:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/hunting/permits-and-licences/hunting-permit/
Contact Geoff to join the trip 07 8461115
An article of Blaze Orange is a must on our club hunts.
Wanted.
The club are after red and sika headskins to redo some of the heads on the clubroom walls. If anyone has headskins spare please contact Rodney Smith.
Measuring night AHT Competition results.
NZDA WAIKATO COMPETITION TROPHY LIST
YEAR 2011 D/SCORE LOCATION
BEST GAME TROPHY OF ANY SPECIES "WAKEFIELD ENTERPRIZES TROPHY"
Travis Brown Tahr 42 3/4 325 Barlow
FIRST RED "RED STAG CUP "
Dion Patterson 203 1/2 Pureora
BEST RED SHOT IN THE NORTH ISLAND "ROSE & GRAHAM TROPHY"
Dion Patterson 203 1/2 Pureora
SECOND RED "GAMMIN ROSE BOWL
Pete Evans 188 5/8 Waihaha
FIRST SIKA "HUMPHREY -HOLMES TROPHY "
John Voorend 180 ¼ Oamaru
SECOND SIKA "CLIFF MARSHALL CUP "
Dion Patterson 152 Kiko Rd
FIRST WAPITI / " FIORDLAND DEER CUP "
Tim Flower 266 1/4
FIRST SAMBAR " SAMBAR SHIELD"
No Entry
FIRST RUSA "LYONS SHIELD"
Tim Flower 136 Urewera
FIRST FALLOW "WAKEFIELD TROPHY"
Blair Housley 174 7/8 Te Tapui
FIRST WHITETAIL "PAT REID TROPHY CUP"
No Entry
FIRST TAHR "A S CLELAND TROPHY CUP "
Travis Brown 42 3/4 Barlow
FIRST CHAMOIS "BOONYACHAI TROPHY SHIELD "
Blake Clinch 24 1/2 Whataroa
GOATS HEAD " McLEAN TROPHY "
Joshua Bradbury 100 Hakarimata
RAMS HEAD SHIELD
No Entry
PIG HUNTERS TROPHY SHIELD (FOR PIGS TAKEN WITH RIFLE ONLY-NOT DOGS)
Tim Flower 25 1/2 Raglan
PIG TUSKS " CHALLENGE SHIELD" (PIGS CAUGHT BY DOGS)
No Entry
BEST HEAD SHOT BY MEMBER UNDER 21 YEARS "BOB McGOWAN SHIELD"
Blake Clinch Chamois 24 1/2 295 Whataroa
BEST HEAD SHOT BY LADY MEMBER "GORDON JACOBS TROPHY "
No Entry
MOST SYMMETRICAL HEAD OF ANY SPECIES "LOFFY COLMAN SHIELD"
Tim Flower 6pt Rusa 136 Urewera
BEST RED TEN POINTS & UNDER "COLIN SUTHERLAND SHIELD"
Pete Evans 10pts 188 5/8 Waihaha
FREAK HEAD "MAX PICARD SHIELD"
No Entry
BEST HEAD BY MEMBER 50 YEARS OR OLDER " McWHANNELL CUP "
John Voorend Sika 180 1/4 315 Oamaru
BEST GOAT HEAD BY JUNIOR
Joshua Bradbury 100 Hakarimata
SKIN CURING COMPETITION
No Entry
DOC ANTLERED TROPHY
John Voorend Sika 180 1/4 315 Oamaru
DOC HORNED TROPHY
Travis Brown Tahr 42 ¾ 325.25 Barlow
Photographic Competition results.
Section A: Game Animals - Social Club Challenge Cup
1st Debbie Hartstone Mr Elusive
2nd Mike Clinch What's up?
3rd Blake Clinch Ready to run
Section B: Other Wildlife - Birds - trophy donated by Mrs R Marshall in 1965
1st Blake Clinch A bird's eye
2nd Blake Clinch Robbie
3rd Blake Clinch A tasty morsel
Section C: Other Wildlife - Mammals, Insects, Reptiles and Amphibians - Jubilee Cup
1st Mike Clinch
Brown beastie
2nd Ian Murphy Sunny bee
3rd Ian Murphy Camo skink
Section D: Scenic and Stalking - shield donated by Will Rickerby in 1990
1st Mike Clinch Rays of gold
2nd Blake Clinch Golden Glow
3rd Blake Clinch Misty below
Section E: Flora, Artistic or Abstract - Maxfield Cup
1st Blake Clinch White feathers
2nd Blake Clinch What a daisy
3rd Ian Murphy Floral web
Section F: Human Interest - Cup donated by Trevor Chappell in 1992
1st Debbie Hartstone On the way home
2nd Travis Brown 1st bull thar
3rd Blake Clinch Blue sky
Best Game Animal Photo - Cliff Marshall Memorial Trophy
1st Debbie Hartstone Mr Elusive
Native Bird Photography - Don Horne Cup
1st Blake Clinch A bird's eye
Movie Film, DVD or Video
1st Dion Patterson
Photography Grand Aggregate - Sattrup and Ferris Trophy
1st Blake Clinch total of 98.5 points.
A well deserved overall win with some superb photography. A few of Blake's photos were selected to go to on our National Competitions.
Many thanks to our Photographic Judge Arthur Beale who did an admirable job along with his able assistant Rob Spray.
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire now. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
May 2011 Newsletter waikato Deerstalker
Coming Events
MAY
20-22nd Organised hunt, Piropiro flats, Pureora
26th
Measuring night 7.30 pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
JUNE
13th Committee Meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
A note from the editor:
By all accounts this year’s roar has been a cracker with some good trophies falling and good animal numbers being seen and shot around the country. For anyone who hasn’t been out yet there is still time to get out there and pick up some antler. The AGM went well the other night although the turnout was small. The club welcomes a new president, Pete Evans who has taken over from John Voorend in leading our club through 2011 and into the future.
Can anyone with trophies, cups, shields etc from last year please return these to Mark Sarjeant in a clean state as soon as possible. They can be dropped off at Coby Exhausts, Euclid ave Te Rapa. Also any heads for pre-measure can be dropped off too.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
A big vote of thanks this month must go to our retiring President, John Voorend. John has been in the role for 4 years and achieved a great deal within that time and regretfully resigned at this weeks AGM.
There are a couple of new faces on this years committee but we would still like some more new blood, so if you are keen it’s not too late, give me a call.
Another roar has passed and by all accounts some good heads have been taken.
Our judges are having a pre measure night on May 19th so if you have a head in a clean and non smelly state, give Mark Sarjeant a call. All heads measured before or on the 19th will go into a draw to win a mystery prize.
For all you hunters that access Kiangaroa, please note that there is now a $50.00 cost for your permit. This covers Birds, Big Game, or Fishing. The security is well organised and efficient in this forest so ensure permits are carried at all times. Google Kiangaroa Forest Access for details.
Well only a couple of more sleeps until opening day and the anticipation is building. The duck numbers appear to be down a bit this year or they may be just more dispersed due to the recent rains. I have a new pup ready to go so big expectations there. Anyway good luck in the Maimai, stay off the rums until the guns are locked away and I will see you on Measuring night May 26th.
Cheers
Pete
Anyone who wants to do their part in saving the forests by having their paper newsletter sent through email instead can sent me a note to paddy@bicheno.co.nz
The club still sends out about 50 paper copies every month and would like to see this number come down.
Social Night
26th May, 7.30pm Dey St. Clubrooms.
This months social event is the annual measuring night which is the biggest day the club has every year. This is the chance to get your trophies measured and to see what other club members have achieved in the previous 12 months.
This measuring night we have an AJ Productions Sika caller up for raffle so come along even if you haven’t shot anything because you may be the lucky winner.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
Organised Hunt to Piropiro Flats 20th - 22nd May:
This month we will aim to hunt in the Pureora Forest leaving Friday afternoon 20th May and return Sunday avo 22nd May and expect to beat the proposed 1080 poison drop. We will camp at Piropiro Flats so you will need a tent and warm gear. Ensure you have a compass and topo map to help find your way around ( the area was shown on 4 corners of the old topo maps but the new topo50 maps show the whole area nicely on map BG34 )
A GPS is also advisable..
New hunters: Hire one of our new club PLBs available from Rodney Smith thru Coolcars.
You can obtain your permit(s) thru DOC on the internet so try this:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/hunting/permits-and-licences/hunting-permit/
Next month's hunt may be to Clements Road in the Kaimanawas so click that box too.
Contact Ian to join the trip. 07 8549671 or email: murph1000@xtra.co.nz
An article of Blaze Orange is a must on our club hunts.
Te Miro/ Te Tapui are now open for hunting. Permits can be obtained from DoC.
Wanted.
The club are after red and sika headskins to redo some of the heads on the clubroom walls. If anyone has headskins spare please contact Rodney Smith.
Check out DoC’s website. They have done a lot of work improving it and making it more ‘hunter friendly’. You can now apply for your hunting permits online which is a huge bonus along with information an where and what to hunt.
www.doc.govt.nz
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire now. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Rodney Smith 021 745031
Four guys were all at a deer camp. No one wanted to room with Bob, because he snored so badly..
They decided it wasn't fair to make one of them stay with him the whole time, so they voted to take turns.
The first guy slept with Bob and comes to breakfast the next morning with his hair a mess and his eyes all bloodshot. They said, "Man, what happened to you? He said, "Bob snored so loudly, I just sat up and
watched him all night."
The next night it was a different guy's turn. In the morning, same thing, hair all standing up, eyes all bloodshot. They said, "Man, what happened to you? You look awful! He said, 'Man, that Bob shakes
the roof with his snoring. I watched him all night.
The third night was Fred's turn. Fred was a tanned, older cowboy, a man's man. The next morning he came to breakfast bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. "Good morning!" he said. They couldn't believe it..They said, "Man, what happened? He said, "Well, we got ready for bed. I went and tucked Bob into bed, patted him on the butt, and kissed him good night. Bob sat up and watched me all night."
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
The clubs old TV is for sale if anyone is interested. $200
March 2011 Newsletter - Waikato Deerstalker
Coming Events
March
7th Committee meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
18th – 20th Organised hunt, Whirinaki
24th Social Night, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
A note from the editor:
Hi guys,
Another month flown by and another step closer to the roar. By the time you get the next newsletter the roar will be in full swing and hopefully by then some trophies will already have fallen. For those who haven’t done so yet now is the time to make sure the rifle shoots straight and the boots and tents are all waterproof. Good luck hunting in the next couple months and be safe. Hope to see everyone at the measuring night in May.
Presidents Ramble
Firstly many thanks to all those volunteers who helped out doing the marshalling and parking duties at the "Killer Run" recently. It was good to see the enthusiasm and commitment both to the organisers of the run and also to the branch and is for us a very worthwhile fundraising effort.
Coming up in May is the branch's AGM and as in previous years I will again "harp" on about getting as many members to attend. I'll also go on about getting more branch members involved on the committee, as it seems to be the same "old" faces turning up at the AGM and continually being re-lected. This year I will be standing down as President, as I have done 4 years at this job and feel that its now time for a new "face" with new idea's. So get you're a's into g and help us out on the committee.
Also coming up is the roar and we all know what that means, so plenty of heads, photo's, and stories for the various Branch competitions. Don't forget measuring night and to help make things go quicker and smoother on the night we will be having a pre-measure night.
Remember during this time to think "safety" and obey the basic firearm's rules.
Good luck during the roar and look forward to hearing all about it.
Hot Barrels and Tight Lines.
John.
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire now. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Pete Evans.
A lad comes home from school and excitedly tells his dad that he had a part in the school play and he was playing a man who had been married for 25 years.
The dad says, "Never mind son, maybe next year you'll get a speaking part."
Social Night
24th March 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
‘Mystery’ pre-roar night -- turn up and see what happens.
Raffle prize for March social will be either a sika or red electronic caller (winners choice)from Allan foot - aka AJ Productions
He's donated two callers. One for our social night in March and measuring night in May.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
18th - 20th March
This month we will head for our clubs traditional March location up the Okahu Valley in the Whirinaki SF where we intend to camp at the road end and hunt down towards Skips Hut and beyond if preferred. This has been an area for early roars in the past so we may get a stag or two going. We will head down on the afternoon/evening of Friday 18th and head back about mid day on Sunday 20th after a morning hunt. If there are any problems with this area our hunting location may change.
Hunting Permits can now be obtained from DOC online. Try this link:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/hunting/permits-and-licences/hunting-permit/
Contact Ian if you want to join the hunt murph1000@xtra.co.nz
or phone 07 8549671.
Note: an article of Blaze Orange is a must for club hunts.
Coming up: No Organised club hunt in April as we are all off to our various favourite (secret) locations for the roar.
Geoff Flower has volunteered to organise a club hunt to Pureora Forest mid year so a huge thankyou, and a call is out to other volunteers for future months to take a hunt to areas you know.
AGM -- Wednesday 4th May. –
Measuring night -- Thursday 26th May -- bring your photo's, video's, heads etc.
To get your heads pre-measure we have two options ...
1/ Drop your head off at the clubrooms on the AGM night - Wednesday 4th May.
2/ Drop your head off at Mark Sarjeants work.
c/- Coby Manufacturing Ltd
17-19 Euclid Avenue
Te Rapa
Each head is to be accompanied with the tag that has the following details
a/ Name
b/ Locality of where the animal was shot
c/ Date it was shot.
HUNTS
The HUNTS course for 2011 has now drawn to a close with 10 guys all successfully completing the course and picking up some valuable ‘life skills’ along the way. A big thanks needs to go out to Glen and Gavin for the hours they volunteer to make the course run so smoothly and efficiently and we hope for the 2012 course to be as successful as the previous 3.
Topomaps are now available online for free. Visit www.nztopomaps.com to view and print these.
Check out DoC’s website. They have done a lot of work improving it and making it more ‘hunter friendly’. You can now apply for your hunting permits online which is a huge bonus along with information an where and what to hunt.
www.doc.govt.nz
A farmer named Bill was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in Scotland when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust..
The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the farmer, "If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?"
Bill looks at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, "Sure, why not?"
The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3 cell phone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.
The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg , Germany .
Within seconds, he receives an email on his Palm Pilot that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses an MS-SQL database through an ODBC connected Excel spreadsheet with email on his Blackberry and, after a few minutes, receives a response.
Finally, he prints out a full-colour, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet printer, turns to the farmer and says, "You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves."
"That's right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves," says Bill.
He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the boot of his car.
Then Bill says to the young man, "Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?"
The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, "Okay, why not?"
"You're a Member of the European Parliament", says Bill.
"Wow! That's correct," says the yuppie, "but how did you guess that?"
"No guessing required." answered the farmer. "You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used millions of pounds worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don't know a thing about how working people make a living - or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep...
Now give me back my dog.
PERMITS
Visit www.doc.govt.nz
February 2011 Newsletter - Waikato Deerstalker
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2010-2011
Patron: Du Bull
President: John Voorend
Secretary: Mike Clinch Treasurer: John Wills nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin
email: wagon@wave.co.nz
February 2011
7th Committee meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
13th Killer Run, Glen Massey
18th – 20th Organised hunt to Whirinaki
22nd Social Night, Hunting & Fishing store, Te Rapa.
A note from the editor:
Hi all
Finally the holiday season looks like its behind us for another year and we can all get on with 2011. Now is when we should all be pulling the rifles out of the cupboard and making sure all our gear is working and up to scratch as although it is still very much summer, the roar is only a couple months away. This month Ian has again volunteered to take the club hunt but if anyone else wants to take one I’m sure Ian won’t mind.
PRESIDENTS RAMBLE
Hope fully everyone has had a good break and got to do some hunting and fishing, so should be hearing lots of "stories" of your successes and also the usual "one that got away" yarns that also seem to crop up.
Couple of things for this month and the one that we will be pushing hard is that as previously mentioned a number of times in last years newsletters is that we will be requiring up to 30 volunteers (wives, friends, teenage children etc all welcome) to help out with the "Killer Run" on Sunday Feb 13th, which is an extremely beneficial fund raising effort for the branch. So help us out and get in and volunteer asap and save us some time in ringing round to get you members motivated.
The other event for this month is the advertised social night/evening with the Graf boys, which is being hosted at the Hunting & Fishing store on Feb 22nd and will be a pre-roar tips on hunting reds. It will also allow us to make the last minute purchases for the forth coming roar trips so support us and Gary at Hunting and Fishing and get along to this evening.
Hot Barrels and Tight Lines.
John
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire now. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Pete Evans.
Social Night
Feb social night.
Date - Tuesday 22nd Feb
Start - 7:30 pm
Location - Hunting & Fishing - Te Rapa
Cover charge - $10.00/head
This month our social night will be run in conjunction with Hunting & Fishing, who are hosting the Graf boys as they tour the country holding pre-roar film and roaring tips nights promoting their new DVD called Roarin in Reds. This will be a "public" night so is not solely for branch members. Come along and have a listen to what a couple of the most successful roar hunters in the country have to say.
The roar isn’t that far away now so here is a perfect opportunity to pick up some new tips and start gearing up for a safe and successful 2011 roar.
Note the venue will be at Hunting and Fishing on Te Rapa straight.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
Matakuhia 18th - 20th Feb.
This month we will head in to Matakuhia in the Whirinaki SF on Friday evening 18th February and return Sunday avo of the 20th. The old access roads through Kaingaroa Forest are still off limits so we have to head in via Minginui using an easement over certain forestry roads which may be difficult to follow if you are not familiar with the route - therefore we should travel in convoy to where we can camp by the car at the road end at the old Matakuhia hut site. The hut is long gone so you will need a tent and on Saturday morning you could hunt from there or head downstream to Matakuhia Upper hut (about 2 hours). It is many years since we have been down to this hut so the current track condition is unknown.
You will need map BH38 on the new topo maps or request a print from me.
Hunting permits can be obtained from DOC Murupara ph 07 3661080.
Contact Ian to join the trip 07 854 9671 or murph1000@xtra.co.nz
Note: An article of Blaze Orange is to be worn while hunting on club trips.
2011-2012 membership
This year the committee has decided to follow what most other NZDA branches around the country have already been doing and moved to centralized membership. This means that instead of our branch treasurer collecting the applications ,sending out membership cards and then passing the information on to head office, everything will be sent there directly which should streamline and speed up the process. Attached at the end of the newsletter is the new membership form.
2011 KILLER RUN
Anyone able to volunteer their help for Sunday the 13th please get in touch with John Voorend. We need about 30 people to make the event as much of a success as it was last year. This one day every year provides as much funding for the club as 2-3 weekends of cutting and splitting firewood, only without the sweat and aching backs!
We need volunteers from 7am to help with parking and then people to marshal the event and man the drink stations and check points. Lunch is provided as well as a feed afterwards. Just bring a hat and a raincoat and prepare to enjoy a good day out.
John Voorend 07 829 8112.
HUNTS
The HUNTS course for 2011 is well underway with 10 guys all keen to pick up some new skills and to sharpen up what they already know. Again Glen Gavin and Keith are running a top course and giving it their all.
Topomaps are now available online for free. Visit www.nztopomaps.com to view and print these.
Check out DoC’s website. They have done a lot of work improving it and making it more ‘hunter friendly’. You can now apply for your hunting permits online which is a huge bonus along with information an where and what to hunt.
www.doc.govt.nz
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
Membership benefits:
NZDA $10 Million Liability Insurance Cover, including $1 million rural fires extension.
NZDA working to protect your hunting interests.
NZ Hunting & Wildlife magazine (except for affiliates or associates; 1 copy per family).
Affiliation with COLFO (Coalition of Licensed Firearm Owners) – the firearm fund for firearm rights.
Access to national competitions – Antler, Horn & Tusk, Photographic and Literary.
December 2010
Coming Events
January 2011
19th HUNTS course starts
February 2011
7th Committee meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms
13th Killer Run, Glen Massey
A note from the editor:
Firstly, I‘ve spent too much time in the bush and not enough in front of the computer. I hope most of you have spent so much time in the bush yourselves that you failed to notice the newsletter hadn’t arrived. On that note there will be no newsletter in January so I wish everyone a safe and happy festive season and hope you all get out there and tip over a deer or two for the summer barbie.
PRESIDENTS RAMBLE
Many thanks to those that volunteered to help hand out flyers for the "Killer Run" recently and on that note please all remember to set aside February 13th, 2011 for volunteer work at the "Killer Run". We will be needing at least about 30 people to help out with this fundraising effort so if you can "rope" in your wife, teenage kids etc it would all be very much appreciated. We don't ask too much of our members, but I'm sure you can all set aside one day of the year to help out, so give me a call and I'll put you down on the volunteer's list.
Stories from and rumours about those that have been getting out for the spring hunts seems to indicate that there are plenty of animals out there and most are getting meat for the freezer. Also with this weather being so good, a lot of people have been getting out fishing and have also been doing well.
Take care and enjoy the Christmas/New Year break.
Hot Barrels and Tight Lines.
John
Club PLB’s
The club has PLB’s for hire now. These will be hired out to members at $5 per day. Anyone interested can contact Pete Evans.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
2011 KILLER RUN
Killer Run next year is on the 13th of Feb and once again the club has been asked to marshal the event. Last year we received enough money from the event that subs were kept the same and we hope that the same can be achieved again this time. John Voorend will be taking names of volunteers so let him know if you can help.
WANTED
Wanted- A Christmas goose. Does anyone have a goose in their freezer / paddock / pond that they want to get rid of. Please contact Kevin Brown 07 849 0475 if you can help.
Te Miro / Te Tapui ballots close Christmas, contact DoC for a copy of the ballot application
NZDA Insurance: General liability $10 million, Forest & Rural Fires Act $1 million, Excesses $2000-00
Insurance cover included in membership.........it pays to be a NZDA Member
Note: There will be no public cover provided while hunters are engaged in professional guided hunting activities.
Topomaps are now available online for free. Visit www.nztopomaps.com to view and print these.
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
RECIPE
Special Occasion Trout
Submitted By Ian Murphy.
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic
Mash together and rub into trout gut cavity. Slice a lemon and place slices inside cavity, wrap in foil and place in 190 degree oven for an hour or so until cooked.
Boil 1 and a half to 2 cups of rice in a saucepan for 4 servings.
Prepare the sauce:
Sauté 1 onion and 1 clove chopped garlic in a little butter. Stir in 1 tbspn Green Thai curry paste. Add 1 tin coconut cream, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup frozen peas and 1 cup chopped spinach. Salt and pepper to taste and fry for 10 - 15 minutes.
Serve the rice onto each plate and ladle on the sauce. Open trout foil and peel to lift off pieces of cooked trout and place on top of the sauced rice for a really tasty dish.
Hunting and Fishing
Visit us at our new shop at 417 Te Rapa Road Hamilton Phone: 849-0297 Fax: 849-0327
10% discount with membership card. Not valid on game reels, firearms, ammo and specials
NEW summer Catalogue out. If you don't have one call in and pick
one up.
1.Reg and Robert Perren with Roberts first deer. 2.Glen Hartstone with a Fallow buck from Port Waikato. 3.Skinning goats on the HUNTS course. 3. Thermette in action. 4. Brent Seeney, Craig Harmon and Chris Mansell, Waipakahi. 5. Mark Sarjeant with a Red Stag from Raglan. 6.HUNTS camp. 7. Karl, Johann and Gavin, Piropiro flats. 8. Brent Seeney with a Red Stag from Ureweras. 9. Blake Clinch lining up
2011 HUNTS course
Course Programme – January 2011
Wednesday 19th Jan 1900 - 2130
Introduction and trip planning, Venue
During this evening the participants will;
be welcomed to the course and introduced
receive an overview of the HUNTS programme and schedule
receive their course material
Discuss Ethics , Ecology and Etiquette
Talk on gear, guns & food
Take home a wild food safety DVD
Know how to apply for permits for hunting on DOC land (with or without a dog)
Get to know each other
Wednesday 26th Jan - 1900 - 2130
Firearms safety, Firearms law, Hunter Safety,
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
completed NZMSC firearms safety course and view the ‘Arms and the Licence’ video
explained statistics on firearms and hunting incidents
Discussed the environmental care code
understand and applied outdoor safety management processes
forecast and interpret weather information
Thursday 2th Feb - 1900 – 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
choose a firearm for a specific purpose
understand and apply the principles of bullet trajectory
sight in a rifle for hunting (theory)
understand factors effecting rifle accuracy
maintain a firearm in the field and at home
Identify the seven game species of deer and regions where they are found
Explain the seasonal behaviour of red and sika deer
Describe what constitutes a trophy set of red or sika deer antlers
Recognise and understand sign, feed areas, scrapes & roar hunting
Discussed the use of dogs for deer hunting
Topo map features
Thursday 10th Feb - 1900 – 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
Topo map features continued
Navigated practical and theory
Practised navigation using a map, compass
Thursday 17th Feb 1900 – 2130
Prepare for hunting weekend
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
established aims and objectives for the weekend
prepared a trip plan, including travel arrangements food and equipment list
received a map of the hunting area
completed a ‘HELP’ form
prepared a safety management and emergency plan
practised basic outdoor first aid
discussed Food .clothing and gear
River crossing theory
Saturday Feb 19th 0700 – 1600
Trained in river crossing
Demonstrate crossing a river
complete a river crossing and a pack float
know when and when not to cross rivers
Sunday Feb 20th - 0700 - 1600
Range Day,
By the end of the range day the participants will have-
Been briefed on range safety rules
sighted in a rifle for hunting
demonstrated a variety of field shooting techniques
applied target identification and demonstrate bullet placement
maintained a firearm in the field
Saturday 26th 0700–Sunday 27th Feb 1600
Bush craft, goat hunt
During the bush craft weekend the participants will:
worn outdoor clothing
used outdoor equipment
prepared ,cook and eaten food while on the hunting trip
applied camp craft (tenting, fires, hygiene)
Navigated using a map, compass and GPS.
demonstrated how to deal with emergencies including loss of route, survival and SAR
Discuss the protocols about moving around helicopters/fix wing
During the hunting weekend the participants will;
complete an overnight (camping) hunting trip
apply hunting techniques by animal behaviour, season, time of day and weather conditions
follow a set of fresh tracks
demonstrate basic stalking techniques
demonstrate correct (hilar kill zone) shot placement
have the opportunity to kill a big game animal
Discuss how to track and finish off a wounded animal
remove and identify all offal and dispose of appropriately
Carry out an autopsy on an animal for disease and estimate the age
prepare a whole animal for packing out
photograph animal/trophy
remove the cape and head of an animal and Salt down
skin a whole animal
sharpen a hunting knife
butcher a big game animal and prepare meat for the freezer
Have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Saturday 5th Mar 1900 - 2100
Course celebration
By the end of this evening the participants will;
debriefed the course
completed evaluation forms
shared stories and photographs
received course certificates
BBQ’d and met with other club members (club hunts organizers etc)
For applications to a HUNTS course email wagon@wave.co.nz
or write to
NZDA Waikato
P O Box 4065 Hamilton East
Hamilton
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER
November 2010
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2009-2010
Patron: Du Bull
President: John Voorend
Secretary: Mike Clinch
Treasurer:
John Wills nzda@willsauto.co.nz
Newsletter Editor Paddy Curtin -- email: wagon@wave.co.nz
Coming Events
November 2010
18th Social Night, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
19th -21st Organised Hunt to National Park
December 2010
6th Committee Meeting
9th Social Night, Bring & Buy, 7.30pm, Dey St. Clubrooms.
A note from the editor:
Hi guys and welcome to the November newsletter. I’m sure all of you, like myself have been shocked and disappointed by the recent shooting in the Kaimanawas last month, once again the good names of all responsible hunters have been tarnished by the actions of a few. On a brighter note however spring has arrived and with it brings the deer keen to feed up after a hard and wet winter, so if you haven’t yet, dust off the rifle and shake the mason bees out of the boots and get into the bush. Just remember to be safe and clearly identify your target.
PRESIDENTS RAMBLE
With the tragic shooting accident that occurred at labour weekend it is timely that we all reflect on our responsibilities as firearms owners and hunters with regard to observing the basic firearms safety rules and also particularly with regard to the circumstances around the accidental shooting, the ethics that we as hunters observe when out hunting. The issue of spotlighting off public roads in public areas and close to public facilities is a behaviour that I would expect NZDA members to condone and not participate in. Unfortunately because NZDA has such a "public" presence the members of the NZDA are tarred with the actions of a number of totally irresponsible "hunters".
As we move into the spring period where hunting activities increase let us all think about this tragic accident and the devastating personal consequenses and focus on our responsibilities as firearms owners and ethical hunters. So follow the rules and enjoy the outdoors.
October's social night had us all gathered at the Hunting & Fishing store in Te Rapa, where Gary, Shane and Richard gave us a run down on whats needed to successfully hunt geese and also bring us up with the latest fishing techniques using soft baits and slow jigs. Plenty of bargains available and with Xmass coming up a couple of "prezzies" such as a new fishing rod/reel for the wife certainly goes down a treat.
Spring hunting and fishing is certainly full on at the moment and with the recent run of fine weather many of us are certainly taking advantage of it and getting out there and doing it, so plenty of stories for the newsletter.
Hot Barrels and Tight Lines.
John
Big news for Waikato NZDA
Our branch has received a grant to purchase a PLB for the club to hire out to members; the committee took the money to Hamills on Te Rapa straight and walked away with not one but two Aqualink PLB’s. These are currently for hire to members only. Contact John Voorend or Rodney Smith for more details. A big thanks to Hamills who were about $150 per unit cheaper then anyone else we asked.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
This month we will hunt in the Tongariro National Park.. We will head down on the Friday avo of the 19th and meet at the Mangahuia DOC campground beside a stream on the edge of the Tongariro National Park about 6km east from National Park Township. You can choose to hunt south from the camp via the foottrack (Map BJ 34) or travel to the start of the 42nd Traverse in Tongariro Forest some 10 km away (map BH 34) or head out west to Erua Forest (map BJ 33). As our club has not had an organised hunt down this way with current members, it will mainly be a recce trip. We will return on the Sunday avo of the 21st. (Sorry to those who expressed interest but can't make that date...)
You will need a tent and $4 a night per adult and a permit to hunt from DOC Turangi.
Phone Ian 07 8549671 to join the hunt.
Blaze orange to be worn on club hunts. PS don't wear headlamps with twin lights.
SOCIAL NIGHT
November 18th, 7.30 pm, Dey St. clubrooms
Andrew Torrington from the Bullet Company.
Andrew specialises in custom reloading and load development. He develops rifle specific and purpose specific ammunition in hunter, marksman and elite grades.
Andrew also produces trajectory tables from 50 to 500 yards+
Andrew will give a talk on what he does including an overview of advanced reloading and answer any questions about reloading and load development.
This is a good opportunity to find out anything you might want to know from reloading basics to fine tuning your custom loads and getting the most from your ammunition.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
December Social night
December’s social night this year will be held on the 9th at our clubrooms on Dey St. We will be holding a ‘bring and buy’ night so bring along any unwanted gear you may have and see what bargains you can pick up at the same time. 7.30pm start.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
Outdoor Range
NZDA Waikato has an agreement with the Hamilton-Whatawhata Rifle Club to use the range at Whatawhata for sighting in etc on a Saturday afternoon
However there are some rules/points to follow...
Specifically:
- Hamilton-Whatawhata Rifle Club has use of the club range between 1pm & 4pm on Saturday’s from early September to mid April
- No other use of the facility is permitted
- We do assist shooters with sighting-in of rifles
- To avoid disruption to the club program we cannot handle any more than a few shooters (e.g. 2) wanting to do this on any one Saturday. And shooters may have to wait until there is a convenient time.
Contact or txt Glen Hodges on 021 843 047 and let him know what you are wanting to do and arrange a time.
2011 KILLER RUN
The club is looking for volunteers to hand out flyers on Sun 21 November promoting the killer run early next year. We are looking for 8-10 people to hand out flyers for a couple hours at the round the bridges run in central Hamilton. If anyone can help please get in touch with Glen Hartstone 07 824 7318
Killer Run next year is on the 13th of Feb and once again the club has been asked to marshal the event. Last year we received enough money from the event that subs were kept the same and we hope that the same can be achieved again this time.
Te Miro / Te Tapui ballots are due out shortly. Hopefully the ballot form will be in the December newsletter.
Topomaps are now available online for free. Visit www.nztopomaps.com to view and print these.
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
Hunting and Fishing Te Rapa
Visit us at our new shop at 417 Te Rapa Road Hamilton Phone: 849-0297 Fax: 849-0327
10% discount with membership card. Not valid on game reels, firearms, ammo and specials
NEW Spring Catalogue out. If you don't have one call in and pick
one up.
Purchase a New Season Trout Fishing Licence and receive a FREE pair of
Polarised Sunglasses AND go in the draw to win a 4WD Mitsubishi
2011 HUNTS course
Course Programme – January 2011
Wednesday 19th Jan 1900 - 2130
Introduction and trip planning, Venue
During this evening the participants will;
be welcomed to the course and introduced
receive an overview of the HUNTS programme and schedule
receive their course material
Discuss Ethics , Ecology and Etiquette
Talk on gear, guns & food
Take home a wild food safety DVD
Know how to apply for permits for hunting on DOC land (with or without a dog)
Get to know each other
Wednesday 26th Jan - 1900 - 2130
Firearms safety, Firearms law, Hunter Safety,
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
completed NZMSC firearms safety course and view the ‘Arms and the Licence’ video
explained statistics on firearms and hunting incidents
Discussed the environmental care code
understand and applied outdoor safety management processes
forecast and interpret weather information
Thursday 2th Feb - 1900 - 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
choose a firearm for a specific purpose
understand and apply the principles of bullet trajectory
sight in a rifle for hunting (theory)
understand factors effecting rifle accuracy
maintain a firearm in the field and at home
Identify the seven game species of deer and regions where they are found
Explain the seasonal behaviour of red and sika deer
Describe what constitutes a trophy set of red or sika deer antlers
Recognise and understand sign, feed areas, scrapes & roar hunting
Discussed the use of dogs for deer hunting
Topo map features
Thursday 10th Feb - 1900 - 2130
By the end of night the participants will be able to
Topo map features continued
Navigated practical and theory
Practised navigation using a map, compass
Thursday 17th Feb 1900 - 2130
Prepare for hunting weekend
By the end of this evening the participants will have-
established aims and objectives for the weekend
prepared a trip plan, including travel arrangements food and equipment list
received a map of the hunting area
completed a ‘HELP’ form
prepared a safety management and emergency plan
practised basic outdoor first aid
discussed Food .clothing and gear
River crossing theory
Saturday Feb 19th 0700 – 1600
Trained in river crossing
Demonstrate crossing a river
complete a river crossing and a pack float
know when and when not to cross rivers
Sunday Feb 20th - 0700 - 1600
Range Day,
By the end of the range day the participants will have-
Been briefed on range safety rules
sighted in a rifle for hunting
demonstrated a variety of field shooting techniques
applied target identification and demonstrate bullet placement
maintained a firearm in the field
Saturday 26th 0700–Sunday 27th Feb 1600
Bush craft, goat hunt
During the bush craft weekend the participants will:
worn outdoor clothing
used outdoor equipment
prepared ,cook and eaten food while on the hunting trip
applied camp craft (tenting, fires, hygiene)
Navigated using a map, compass and GPS.
demonstrated how to deal with emergencies including loss of route, survival and SAR
Discuss the protocols about moving around helicopters/fix wing
During the hunting weekend the participants will;
complete an overnight (camping) hunting trip
apply hunting techniques by animal behaviour, season, time of day and weather conditions
follow a set of fresh tracks
demonstrate basic stalking techniques
demonstrate correct (hilar kill zone) shot placement
have the opportunity to kill a big game animal
Discuss how to track and finish off a wounded animal
remove and identify all offal and dispose of appropriately
Carry out an autopsy on an animal for disease and estimate the age
prepare a whole animal for packing out
photograph animal/trophy
remove the cape and head of an animal and Salt down
skin a whole animal
sharpen a hunting knife
butcher a big game animal and prepare meat for the freezer
Have a good time and enjoy themselves.
Saturday 5th Mar 1900 - 2100
Course celebration
By the end of this evening the participants will;
debriefed the course
completed evaluation forms
shared stories and photographs
received course certificates
BBQ’d and met with other club members (club hunts organizers etc)
Please return along with a $30 deposit no later then 20 December to:
NZDA Waikato
P O Box 4065
Hamilton
October 2010
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
Coming Events
October 2010
4th Committee Meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St Clubrooms.
23rd-25th Organised hunt, Lake Waikaremoana
28th Social night, Waikato Hunting & Fishing, Te Rapa
November 2010
1st Committee Meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St Clubrooms
A note from the editor:
Hi guys and welcome to the October newsletter. It looks like the winter is well behind us with a bit of changeable spring weather which should get the grass moving. Hopefully the September snow didn’t hit the Kaimanawa’s as hard as it did last year and the going will be a little easier this year. This month we are shifting the social night to the Hunting and Fishing shop instead of our clubrooms, hopefully that doesn’t confuse too many people and you can all make it there.
Presidents Report.
Over the last couple of months we have had two very good social nights, with Dion Patterson giving us an excellent presentation on his many trips to Fiordland providing us with some spectacular footage of the country down that way and also advising on various aspects on what and what not to take. All I can say about Fiordland is "Big Country - Big Challenge and Be Prepared". The ballot applications close 15th October so get in quick if your keen. The other social night we had Shaun and Bob over from Basecamp and they gave us a run down on how they produce their salami's, sausages, patties and other small goods. They also gave an extremely helpful butchery lesson on a set of hind quarters and I certainly learnt a few tips on how to do it properly without "butchering" the meat and learning about the various cuts.
Last weekend a number of us headed down to Taupo for the Sika Show to do our regular stint at measuring the heads. This year there was plenty of measurer's, so we all managed to get to see the show itself and pick up the odd bargain or two. Entries were down this year with the top sika head scoring 198 and the top red was the big one entered earlier at the NZDA Nationals scoring over 450. To me the best red head was a very even 14 red from Gisborne way scoring 390, certainly a top trophy and much better looking than the high scoring one.
Fund raising again next year we will be helping out at the "Killer Run" on February the 13th so will be looking for approximately 30 volunteers to help out.
Spring is well on its way and the shit weather has finally cleared so I suspect the next few months will see quite a bit activity around taking a couple of trips into the bush to get some meat and sending it over to Basecamp for processing into your favourite summer barbie food.
Hot Barrels and Tight Lines. John.
ORGANISED HUNT
This month at Labour weekend we aim to cross to the western arm of Lake Waikaremoana to hunt from Maraunui Bay campsite. As we will cross the lake by boat we will need suitable boats so if you have a 12 foot ali dinghy or similar and an outboard to use or to loan to another club member the offer would be appreciated. Club members as passengers will be accepted on a first come first served basis depending on seats available. We will travel down on the Friday evening to camp at the Mokau Landing on the northern shore and we have to pay a visit to the Aniwaniwa DOC office to pick up our pre-booked Maraunui campsite tickets as they unfortunately don't post them out. We aim to cross by boat on the Saturday morning.
To book a Maraunui camp site for one adult for 23rd and 24th October is $24. This can be booked and paid online. Go to : http://booking.doc.govt..nz/Menu.aspx?sg=LWM
Don't forget your hunting permit for the Urewera National Park. We so far have a 12 foot dinghy with an outboard arranged that can take a few over the lake on the Saturday morning and return on the Monday afternoon of Labour Day weather permitting. You will need topo map W18 or in the new series, map BG39. A life jacket in the boat is a must and a blaze orange cap or article of clothing is to be worn while hunting.
Phone Ian 8549671 to put your name down or to loan a dinghy.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
September Organised hunt to Piropiro Flats. By Ian Murphy.
Another wet weekend for our organised hunt! Water sat in lakes on the usually dry farms as we travelled down thru the rain towards Pureora Forest. At Piropiro flats all the 4 shelters were already taken so Gavin, Sean and Ian headed on past the freshly logged pines towards an alternative campsite by the Okauaka Stream ford where we were told some other hunters from Hamilton were based. No-one was there when we arrived so we set up camp and strung out a big tarp from the back of Ian's 4WD onto 2 trees to give us some shelter to sit and cook under.
In the morning the shelter was welcome as it was still raining.. We decided not to cross the swollen ford which was flowing fairly swiftly. There was talk of a quad bike being swept off the edge by the force of the water and we later watched a hunter on a quad bike drifting to the side as the rider fought the current trying to take him over the edge too. There was plenty of forest on this side to hunt so I checked out the expanse of clearfelled areas and beyond while Gavin and Sean explored to the south before meeting up again to get into the welcome shelter of the big tarp and dry clothes.
That afternoon the rain eased off a bit and bigger vehicles were able to cross the ford OK but we decided to take off on Gavin's quad bike to check out the bush around the original logging track into the area and found ourselves almost swimming in parts thru the deep pools scattered along the track's length. We came
across another hunter on a quad bike who had become stranded on the wrong side of two large fallen trees across the track with the two trunks being formidable obstacles about waist height. We helped him haul debris out of the way and then build up an apology of an approach ramp. Much to my amazement it worked as we watched him expertly ride his bouncing quad up and over the two offending obstacles and drop down onto the track again and land safely onto 4 wheels. It was a stunt you could expect to see in a movie but these latest quads are amazing in the capable hands of a top rider. The job was done in the nick of time as it was now starting to get dark.
No deer were shot by anyone we talked to that weekend but it was another great trip to remember with good company and was all a new experience for young Sean.
SOCIAL NIGHT
28th October kicking off at 7.30pm
This month the social night will be held at Waikato Hunting & Fishing on Te Rapa straight. We will have Shane Hartstone, the new co-owner talking to us about salt water fishing and goose shooting techniques as well as the latest advances in hunting gear. This is a good opportunity to listen to a successful hunter and hopefully pick up some handy hints for the upcoming seasons, also to see what new gear we can add to the Christmas wish list.
Killer Run next year is scheduled for the 13th of Feb and our branch will be once again volunteering to help on the day. Everyone who helped last year that I have talked to had a good day out, so keep Feb 13th free next year. Again we will be looking for 30 volunteers to help. Names will be taken closer to the time.
The next HUNTS course is starting Jan 19th with weekly classes through till Mar 5th.There are already plenty of people interested but room for more. Anyone interested can contact myself wagon@wave.co.nz or Keith Matthews 07 8241705.
This year we will be taking a $30 deposit for the HUNTS course. Names and deposit need to be in by the end of December to ensure a place on the course.
Kane Sarjeant with his first deer taken at Woodhill. Congratulations Kane.
Wanted
12 foot Aluminum boats wanted to borrow - for our organised hunt to Lake Waikaremoana this month we will need suitable boats so if you have a 12 foot ali dinghy or similar with an outboard to loan to another club member the offer would be appreciated. Phone Ian 8549671.
http://nzdawaikato.org.nz/recipes
What can you do to support the Graf boys in this struggle against poison in NZ? Go to: http://www.thegrafboys.blogspot.com/
NZ Big Game Animal Council website
www.gameanimalcouncil.org.nz
Live long enough to be a concern to your kids.
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
The Female Demerit System
In the world of romance, one single rule applies: Make the woman happy.
Do something she likes and you get points. Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted.
You don't get any points for doing something she expects. Sorry, that's the way the game is played.
Here is a guide to the point system:
SIMPLE DUTIES
You make the bed (+1)
You make the bed, but forget the decorative pillow (0)
You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets (-1)
You go out to buy her what she wants (+5) in the rain (+8)
But return with Beer (-5)
You check out a suspicious noise at night (+1)
You check out a suspicious noise, and it is nothing (0)
You check out a suspicious noise and it is something (+5)
You pummel it with iron rod (+10)
It's her pet (-20)
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS
You stay by her side the entire party (0)
You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with an old school friend (-2)
Named Tina (-10)
Tina is a dancer (-20)
Tina has silicone implants (-80)
HER BIRTHDAY
You take her out to dinner (+2)
You take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar (+3)
Okay, it's a sports bar (-2)
And it's all-you-can-eat night (-3)
It's a sports bar, it's all-you-can-eat night, and your face is painted the colours of your favourite team (-10)
A NIGHT OUT
You take her to a movie (+1)
You take her to a movie she likes (+3)
You take her to a movie you hate (+6)
You take her to a movie you like (-2)
It's called 'Death Cop' (-3)
You lied and said it was a foreign film about orphans (-15)
YOUR PHYSIQUE
You develop a noticeable potbelly (-15)
You develop a noticeable potbelly and exercise to get rid of it (+10)
You develop a noticeable potbelly and resort to baggy jeans and baggy Hawaiian shirts (-30)
You say, "It doesn't matter, you have one too." (-8000)
THE BIG QUESTION
She asks, "Do I look fat?" (-5) (Yes, you lose points no matter what)
You hesitate in responding (-10)
You reply, "Where?" (-35)
Any other response (-20)
COMMUNICATION
When she wants to talk about a problem, you listen, displaying what looks like a concerned expression (0)
You listen, for over 30 minutes (+50)
You listen for more than 30 minutes without looking at the TV (+500)
She realizes this is because you have fallen asleep (-4000)
September 2010
Coming Events
September 2010
6th Committee Meeting, 7.30 pm, Dey St Clubrooms.
16th Social Night, 7.30 pm, Dey St Clubrooms
19th Taupo branch Cock-O-Roost shoot.
24th – 26th Organised Hunt, Piropiro flats.
October 2010
4th Committee Meeting, 7.30pm, Dey St Clubrooms.
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association.
A note from the editor:
Hi all. I hope this newsletter finds you all well and looking forward to the spring hunting which is just around the corner now. This month we have planned a cracker social night and organised hunt, so come along to both and enjoy what the club has to offer.
Also I am on the lookout again for any stories or photos to put in the newsletter; they can be emailed to wagon@wave.co.nz
Swimming stag surprises fishermen
Wellington doctor Hugh McCabe has seen dolphins and killer whales swimming in the Marlborough Sounds, but he never expected to see a stag treading water during a fishing trip a fortnight ago.
Mr McCabe was on a boat heading towards Waikawa Marina in the Queen Charlotte Sound when he spotted the deer about a kilometer from shore at the entrance to Curious Cove on Sunday, August 15.
“We couldn’t believe it, we thought it was a pile of sticks,” he said.
The boat, skippered by Dean Bussell, followed the deer until it reached the shore.
“It was a good swimmer, it was making good speed,” Mr McCabe said.
The deer was exhausted when it reached land and took about five minutes to recover before heading into the bush, he said.
Department of Conservation Sounds area biodiversity threats programme manager Phil Clerke said deer were known to swim to islands occasionally.
The animals “get there under their own steam” and were known to be on Blumine Island in Queen Charlotte Sound and Maud Island in Pelorus Sound, both pest-free conservation reserves.
They were not a predator on the islands because deer ate only plants, Mr Clerke said.
He did not know why deer choose to swim but said it could be because of pressure to get away from hunters. It was most likely not because of a shortage of food, he said.
“I don’t think swimming is too foreign to deer. People just think about them [deer] keeping their feet dry,” he said.”It could happen way more than what people see because they [deer] are pretty active at night.”
You may be aware Air Charter Taupo have lost the Maori Land fly in blocks.
Anyone with an Air Charter Taupo bookings need to ring Tongariro Air
021 0724782 by 1st November to confirm their booking.
Taupo Cock-O-Roost shoot.
Taupo are holding a shoot this month at their range on Sunday the 19th. There will be both 100m and 200m center fire shoots and also a .22 running boar.
Anyone wanting to shoot for Waikato please contact Du Bull 07 847 6209
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
ORGANISED HUNT
The organised hunt this month will be to Piropiro flats in the Pureora Forest from Friday evening 24th September and returning on the afternoon of the 26th. Access via Waimiha Road.
You will need topo map BG34. There are a few small shelters with a table in each that we hope will be available to use and we will aim for the one just to the right of the access road when you get to the clearing. You will need a tent and we will camp by our vehicles.
If you do not already have a permit, it can be obtained from the Te Kuiti DOC office phone 07 878 1050. Located at 78 Taupiri St near the south end of the town if you pick up your permits.
Phone Geoff Flower 846 1115 to join the hunt.
Blaze orange cap or vest to be worn on club hunts.
Ireland’s worst air disaster occurred early this morning when a small Two-seater Cessna plane crashed into a cemetery. Irish search and rescue workers have recovered 726 bodies so far and expect that number to climb as digging continues into the night.
SOCIAL NIGHT
Social Night for September will be on Thursday September 16th and we've got the guys from Basecamp coming to give us a talk on what they do with your meat to make salami's sausages etc.
They will also give some hints on preparing your meat, storing it, plus some butchery tips etc etc.
They are hoping to bring over some venison for a practical butchery lesson.
Come along, bring a friend and see what the guys from Basecamp can do with game meat.
Starts 7.30 pm, at the clubrooms Dey St.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
Killer Run next year is scheduled for the 13th of Feb and our branch will be once again volunteering to help on the day. Everyone who helped last year that I have talked to had a good day out, so keep Feb 13th free next year.
The next HUNTS course is due to start mid January next year, exact dates to be confirmed. Anyone who wants to put their name forward early can contact myself wagon@wave.co.nz or Keith Matthews 07 8241705.
Got anything to sell? Wanting to buy something? Email the editor wagon@wave.co.nz
http://nzdawaikato.org.nz/recipes
What can you do to support the Graf boys in this struggle against poison in NZ? Go to: http://www.thegrafboys.blogspot.com/
NZ Big Game Animal Council website
www.gameanimalcouncil.org.nz
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
A bloke goes to the local council to apply for a job in the office. The interviewer asks him, "Are you allergic to anything?" He replies, "Yes, caffeine." "Have you ever worked for the public service before?" "Yes, I was in the army." he says, "I was in Iraq for two tours." The interviewer says, "That will give you 5 extra points toward employment." Then he asks, "Are you disabled in any way?" The guy says, "Yes. A mine exploded near me when I was there and I lost both of my testicles". The interviewer grimaces and then says, "O.K. You've got enough points for me to take you on right away. Our normal hours are from 8.00am to 4.00pm, but you can start tomorrow at 10.00am - and carry on starting at 10.00am every day." The bloke is puzzled and asks, "If the work hours are from 8.00am to 4.00pm, why don't you want me here until 10.00am? I'm not looking for any special treatment you know" "What you have to understand is that this is a council job," the interviewer says, "For the first two hours, we just stand around drinking coffee and scratching our nuts. There's no point in you coming in for that."
August 2010
Coming Events
August 2010
13th – 15th Club hunt to Galatea.
26th Social Night, 7.30 pm, Dey St Clubrooms.
September 2010
6th Committee Meeting, 7.30 pm, Dey St Clubrooms.
A note from the editor:
Hi all, the months seem to be really flying by now. Here we are already in August with only a couple months to wait till the spring starts warming the valleys and making the grass stick its head up.
Last month I was lucky enough to be invited to Woodhill on a ballot and although I didn’t squeeze off a shot the other two guys both did and we bought home a deer and a pig. For Carl it was his first deer which made it that bit better. Hopefully there will be a story all about it in a following newsletter.
On another positive note, our branch was well represented in the NZDA competition at a national level, with plenty of silverware coming back to the region. Once again the Waikato team proved our strength against the rest of the country.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
2010 National Competition results -
(Waikato Branch)
Congratulations to the following Waikato members who achieved placings in the NZDA national competition.
Trevor Dobbs 3rd ‘Mel Larritt Trophy’ for Red Deer D.S. 329
Dion Patterson 1st ‘Cliff Marshall Memorial Trophy’ for Sika Deer D.S 160 3/8
Rusty Bird 1st ‘Dillon Shield’ for Drawn pig tusks D.S. 26 ¾
Blake Clinch 2nd ‘Poverty Bay Branch Trophy’ for best game animal by a junior D.S. 313.85
1st ‘Veronese Cup’ for best horned species by a junior D.S 313.85
Mark Sarjeant ‘Norman Douglas Memorial Trophy’ for promotion of the Douglas Score system.
Debbie Hartstone 1st ‘W H Robinson trophy’ for insect photography
James Alford 3rd ‘Gore & Districts branch trophy’ for human interest photography.
The Waikato Branch also scored 2nd place in the AHT (Antler, Horn, Tusk) completion with a total
score of 918.2, we were just beaten to the top spot by North Otago who scored 921.
Organised hunt
Club hunt to Galatea (Rusa, Red deer and Pigs) 2nd attempt!
This month's organised hunt will be to the Galatea for Rusa, reds and pigs leaving on the avo of 13th August about 6pm. We will hunt Saturday 14th, and head back early afternoon on the 15th. We will camp at Lake Aniwhenua free camp ground. Bring a tent and we will set up on the flat amongst the trees. There is also a flush toilet block.
We can hunt in various directions from the camp: Horomanga, Ohutu, Mangamako or Waihua are a short drive away. If you want to fish there are trout in the lake. There is a small boat launching ramp at the site ideal for a tinny.
You will need map BF 39 Galatea. You can order your permit by phone and pick up from the outside cabinet on the way thru Murupara. Bring your own water for drinking.
Phone Ian 07 8549671 or email murph1000@xtra.co.nz to join the hunt.
Permits for Te Urewera from DoC Murupara 07 366 1080.
SOCIAL NIGHT
26th August, 7.30pm, Dey St clubrooms.
This month we have Dion Patterson giving a talk about Wapiti hunting including how to go about entering the ballot, developments with the ballot blocks, what sort of things to plan for, equipment to take etc.
Dion as I’m sure you’re all aware has dedicated a lot of time to hunting big game in New Zealand, both North and South islands and has gained a lot of experience during his years.
Anyone wanting to chase Wapiti or thinking about wanting to chase Wapiti, then this night is just for you. Come along and have a listen, ask Dion a question or two and enjoy the night.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
My Second Deer
I was drawn to NZ by the wilderness areas and the marvellous freedom that most Kiwis take for granted. The interest started as a schoolboy when I read exciting articles about trophy stags and trout taken in the backcountry. The merits of the country were confirmed when, at a pubescent age, an extremely attractive geography teacher returned to school absolutely buzzing following her trip downunder to “God’s Own.” I remember hanging on the edge of my chair listening to every word…….
…..where was I? At the age of thirty I had the opportunity to elect for voluntary redundancy from the Royal Navy. The Royal New Zealand Navy was short of my trade and I quickly seized the opportunity to immigrate. I have had a marvellous 15 years in NZ since, and enjoyed a number of outdoor activities including sailing, sea kayaking, tramping, trout fishing, sporting clays/skeet, duck shooting and possum/rabbit shooting.
At New Year I decided that I should start to tick the remainder of the boxes on my “to do” list. Encouraged by a strong NZ$ and favourable exchange rate I went out and purchased myself a suitable “bang stick” (7mm-08 Tikka T3 Lite) for deer stalking. I then realised that although I was confident in many of the outdoor skills associated with deer stalking that I really didn’t have too many clues about how I would carve an animal into lumps small enough to go into the freezer, or appear appetising on a guest’s dinner plate! Similarly, although I had shot one deer previously (Duck shooting Opening Weekend 2002 – with a 30-30 cowboy action Marlin), I realised that I didn’t really know too much about my quarry or how to get into a position where I could take a shot.
I was aware of the HUNTS Course from reading a number of articles in magazines and information provided by the Mountain Safety Council whilst on various outdoor courses. I had a chat with a couple of navy buddies and for work reasons decided to enrol for the HUNTS Course with the Waikato NZDA (our closest Branch - the North Auckland NZDA isn’t running a course until September). This also had the added advantages of the possibility of good weather and completion of training prior to ‘the roar.’
The course was fantastic and the Waikato NZDA made us feel very welcome at their branch. The instructors were passionate about their deerstalking and provided an excellent course. The training re-enforced what I have learnt with the military and MSC and also provided excellent instruction in butchery and stalking techniques. The other students brought a huge variety of experience to the course which added further enjoyment.
Armed with our new skills Craig (Miller) and I booked an extended trip to his crib in Central Otago to cover opening weekend (ducks) and also provide opportunity to get into the Wilkin Valley, Mt Aspiring National Park. We had a marvellous time shooting ducks and then got choppered in to the Top Forks Hut. The scenery was amazing and DOC has worked hard to maintain a very comfortable hut. (At this point I should add that when we booked the hut (DOC Wanaka office) we were informed of the NZDA discount. We hadn’t been made aware of this on course and NZDA members may wish to know that they can obtain an annual hut pass from DOC for just $63.)
Unfortunately, despite the sign and huge hoof prints left by a stag (just to get the adrenalin rushing through our veins) we didn’t actually get to see a deer. However, the environment was beautiful and it was a privilege to be in the valley with the hut to ourselves.
I recently turned 40 (again) and decided I owed myself a days hunting at South Kaipara Head. Any thoughts of an easy opportunity to harvest some meat quickly vanished when a couple of hinds managed to ‘vaporise’ and slip away from right under my nose. I got to see the rear end of a few more and also had a glimpse of a couple of ‘crossers’ doing approx 300 km/hr!!! I quickly realised that that my quarry deserved more respect than I had initially afforded.
As time went on I started to consider the ‘ribbing’ my mates would provide if I “failed again” and the fact that my 'leave pass’ expired at 7 pm - I had to get home and scrub up in time for a flash birthday feed in Auckland’s Viaduct Basin courtesy of my good wife. I was becoming aware that if an opportunity didn't present itself soon then I would struggle to butcher the animal and get on the road before the Auckland rush hour. Luckily, just after 3pm I spotted a coupe of hinds and a spiker in a clearing. I got down into the prone position and squeezed off a 140 grain Nosler Accubond homeload. It was extremely rewarding to place the shot as taught on HUNTS course. The spikers front legs buckled and it hit the ground dead. I was very thankful that I didn't have to embark on a lengthy pursuit!
I gutted the animal and strung it up in a tree to make the butchering easier. I was very proud of the appearance of my roasts and managed to get all of the choice cuts off the carcass nice and tidily. I felt extremely satisfied with the results.
Enrolling on the HUNTS course has proved to be a good decision. The course was very enjoyable, I learned heaps about deerstalking and the associated skills; and I met some great guys. A big thanks to Glen and Gavin and the members of Waikato NZDA who assisted with the course and welcomed us into their club. I look forward to spending some more time with you on a club hunt or a social night (preferably both) in the near future.
“Smokin' barrells” guys .
Mark (aka 'Reg') Perren
Stop Heli-Hunting
The ‘Heli-Hunt Action Group’, a Christchurch based group of dedicated hunters who are trying to stop Heli-Hunting are hitting the issue head on but can only do as much as their funding allows. They are therefore seeking donations towards their cause. If anyone wants to put some money towards stopping Heli-Hunting, the man to contact is Phil Wilson 027 270 3006.
What can you do to support the Graf boys in this struggle against poison in NZ? Go to: http://www.thegrafboys.blogspot.com/
NZ Big Game Animal Council website
www.gameanimalcouncil.org.nz
PERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
Doc Gisborne Ph: 06 869 0460 Fax: 06 867 8015
Lipstick in School (You've got to love this principal)
According to a news report, a certain private school in Brisbane was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints.
Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back.
Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night (you can just imagine the yawns from the little princesses). To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required.
He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.
There are teachers.... and then there are educators
June 2010
Coming Events
June 2010
8th Committee meeting, 7.30 pm, Dey St clubrooms
24th Social night, Allan Foot, 7.30pm, Dey St clubrooms
A note from the editor:
Looking out the window it seems winter is fast approaching as the days are nearing the shortest and the rain gauge often holds more than just spiders. Although some of us may have hung the rifle up till the spring, the deer are still out there just waiting to be found.
Last month the club held their AGM which didn’t attract a huge turnout, but a good number of committee members were found and John Voorend was re elected to the President’s job. Measuring night was a great night and it was very inspiring to see what other members have been achieving both with the rifle and the camera. The quality of the photos was outstanding, and some top heads were presented with trophies having been secured throughout the country.
Photographic results from the measuring night.
1/ Flora
1st = James Alford - "Lupins"
2/ Other Wildlife / Birds
1st = Mike Clinch - "Kea In Tree"
3/ Scenic & Stalking Interest
1st = Blake Clinch - "Spider Web"
4/ Human Interest
1st = Blake Clinch - "Tent In Sunset"
5/ Other Wildlife / Mammals, Insects, Reptiles & Amphibians
1st = Blake Clinch - "Bumble Bee"
6/ Best Game Animal
1st = Mike Clinch - "Hares In The Sun"
Junior = Blake Clinch
Grand Aggregate = Blake Clinch
I will try to get hold of some of these photos for the next newsletter as they have to be seen to be believed
Measuring night results
Best game trophy of any species ‘Wakefield enterprises trophy’
Trevor Dobbs 329 Kaikoura
First Red ‘Red Stag cup’
Trevor Dobbs 329 Kaikoura
Best Red shot in North Island ‘ROSE & Graham trophy’
Dion Patterson 253 ½ Raukumara
Second Red ‘Gammin rose bowl’
Dion Patterson 253 ½ Raukumara
First Sika ‘Humphrey Holms trophy’
Dion Patterson 155 ½ Kaimanawa
Second Sika ‘Cliff Marshall cup’
Mark Cowen 144 1/8 Golden Hills
First Rusa ‘Lyons Shield’
Dion Patterson 87 7/8 Galatea
First Fallow ‘Wakefield trophy’
Glen Hartstone 200 5/8 Manakau Head
First Tahr ‘A S Cleland trophy’
Dion Patterson 42 Whataroa
First Chamois ‘Boonyachai trophy’
Rodney Smith 26 Butler Creek
First Goats head ‘McLEAN Trophy’
Robert Wills 94 ½ Wanganui
Pig Hunters trophy shield (Pigs no dogs)
Steven Cowie 26 ¼ Pureora
Pig Tusks ‘Challenge Shield’
Rusty Bird 26 ¼ Port Waikato
Best head by a member under 21 ‘Bob McGowan shield’
Blake Clinch (Tahr) 41 ¾ Mt Cook
Most Symmetrical head of any species ‘Loffy Coleman shield’
Rodney Smith (Sika) 116 ¾ Ahimanawa
Best red head 10 points and under
Marc Clinch (8 Pts) 160 5/8 Taatarakina
Freak head ‘Max Picard Shield’
Dion Patterson (Rusa) 87 7/8 Galatea
Best head by member 50 years or older ‘McWhannell cup’
Trevor Dobbs (Red) 329 Kaikoura
Best goat head by a junior
Robert Wills 94 ½ Wanganui
Best head by new member or HUNTS graduate ‘Clinch trophy’
Blake Clinch (Tahr) 317.65 DS EQ Mt Cook
There were no entries for the Wapiti, Sambar, Whitetail, or Rams head categories, also no Female entries and no skin curing entries.
The Firearm Safety Code:
1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction.
3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire.
4 IDENTIFY your target.
5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately.
7 Alcohol impairs judgment
Club hunt
Last month saw 4 of us; Mike B, Mike L, Peeryot and myself heading down to Clements Rd on a rainy and windy Friday evening. By a couple hours after dark we had set up camp and the weather had slowed to a light drizzle, which we hardly felt once the fire was stoked up and the stories started flowing. The following morning Brent, our 5th man arrived and the hunting began.
The rain which we had cursed on the way down got the animals moving around and made the bush quiet for stalking. None of this made the hunting easy, but it was a bit less hard. Mike B secured a pig that day, with all the rest of us seeing deer. Not exactly a slaughter but a good effort for Clements Rd, which has seen a lot of pressure over the last 2 months. Sunday saw us out in the hills again with nothing sighted although more animals were heard. Sunday afternoon camp was broken and we were on our way back home. Passing Sika Lodge on the way out the drizzle started again, by Taupo it was rain which lasted all the way home and for most of the next week. Although no deer were shot they were heard roaring and one even came right in to a single call. There were still plenty of hunters down there giving them heaps, but from what we saw the deer are in good numbers once you get into the tight bush and windfall so it should be promising for the springtime.
Paddy.
The club is looking for people willing to take organised hunts; this is a job which is often left for the same people to take on every month. So if you’re looking for an excuse to get out and stretch the legs, tell the Mrs. that it’s for a good cause and the benefit of the club! Anyone willing to take a hunt can email me, wagon@wave.co.nz
SOCIAL NIGHT
24th June Dey St. clubrooms 7.30pm
This month we are fortunate enough to have Allan Foot from AJ Productions talking to us about hunting the elusive sika. Allan is the creator of the electronic callers many of us will be familiar with, and he will talk about improvements to the new callers.
Allan also has a new hunting DVD he will be talking about.
Allan has this year supported the club with the generous donation of two electronic callers ($400 worth) which have been raffled and won by two lucky members. Without the support and sponsorship of firms like AJ Productions the club would not exist, so please come along on the 24th and give some support back to Allan.
$2 members $3 Non Members Supper provided
Hamills Waikato has moved. The boys from Hamills are now at Rollo’s Marine on Te Rapa straight. Although they are working out of a boat shop they are dedicated to growing their range of hunting gear as well as fishing gear. Stop in and see John and David in the new shop, mention NZDA Waikato and get a 10% discount on a range of clothing and accessories.
Got anything to sell? Wanting to buy something? Email the editor
What can you do to support the Graf boys in this struggle against poison in NZ? Go to: http://www.thegrafboys.blogspot.com/
NZ Big Game Animal Council website
www.gameanimalcouncil.org.nz
pERMITS
Kaimanawa Permits Doc Turangi Ph: 07 386 8607 Fax: 07 386 7086
Kaweka Permits Doc Napier Ph: 06 834 3111 Fax: 06 834 4839
Kaimai Permits Doc Tauranga Ph: 07 578 7677 Fax: 07 578 1634
Pureora Permits Doc Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 1050 Fax: 07 878 1051
Urewera Permits Doc Murupara Ph: 07 366 1080 Fax: 07 366 1082
Doc Gisborne Ph: 06 869 0460 Fax: 06 867 8015
September 2009
Events
7th Committee Meeting 7.30pm at our Clubrooms, Dey St
4th - 6th Organised hunt to Kiko Road, Kaimanawas.
20th Cock-O-Roost trophy shoot at Taupo.
22nd Indoor .22 Shoot, Small Bore Clubrooms, Dey Street, doors
now open at 6.45pm.
24th Social Night 7.30pm at our Clubrooms.
26th and 27th Sika Show, Outdoor Trade Show and Wild food Festival, Taupo.
The Firearm Safety Code: 1 Treat EVERY firearm as loaded.
2 ALWAYS point firearms in a safe direction. 3 Load a firearm ONLY when ready to fire. 4 IDENTIFY your target. 5 Check your firing zone.
6 Store your firearms and ammunition separately. 7 Alcohol impairs judgment.
Social Evening
Thursday 24th September
at our Clubrooms, 7.30 pm, Dey Street, Hamilton.
Eric from Snapshot is confirmed.
All members attending bring your cameras and some photos that Eric can talk about and we can discuss as a group.
Members $2 Non members $3 Supper provided Raffle
Friends and family welcome.
Hunters and Habitats
16th Annual Sika Show Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September. Sika Competitions and Prizes.
Also - Outdoor Trade Show
and - Wild food Festival.
16th Annual Sika Show 2009 26 Sept 2009 - 27 Sept 2009
9am - 4pm at the Taupo Events Centre. The Annual Sika Show is now in its 16th year, having established itself as New Zealand’s premier hunting and outdoor show. The Sika Show incorporates the annual Sika Hunting Competition and trade displays over two days. With annual increases in public attendances, last year saw 4500 people visit the show.
Door entry adults $10, under 16 free.
Comp entry 1st head $30, 2nd and consecutive heads $15
Photo section $10 per photo.
Inquiries: mark@nzsika.co.nz
Wild Food Taupo 26 Sept 2009 - 27 Sept 2009
9.00am - 4.00pm at the Taupo Events Centre. Born from the Sika Show, and raised in the beautiful Lake Taupo region, the first annual Wild Food Taupo has been conceived to demonstrate the versatility and delights of wild game from the forests which abound in this dramatic region. Live demonstrations throughout the day will introduce methods & techniques to inspire you to maximise your catch.
For full details go to:
http://www.nzsika.co.nz/uploads/pdf/Sika%20Show%20Info%20Pack%20July%2009.pdf
http://www.wildfoodtaupo.co.nz/
This month's hunt will be to Kiko Road
4th 5TH and 6TH of September
(Early notice sent by email to members towards the end of last month)
You will need a compass and maps T19 and U19.
We will leave on the afternoon or evening of Friday 4th and camp at the end of Kiko Road, Kaimanawas, returning Sunday avo 6th. Let me know asap if you want to join the hunt.
Pete Evans 07 856 4611 or 027 4999547 .
If you do not already have a permit you will need to contact DOC Turangi to order one. Phone DOC 07 386 8607 or email ttcinfo@doc.govt.nz
Blaze orange vests must be worn on all
club hunts.
Our next Indoor Shoot will be on the 22nd September and the doors now open at 6.45pm, first detail starts at 7.30pm.
Remember – low velocity .22 ammo only.
C yas
Baz
COCK – O – ROOST
Sunday 20th September
starting at 10.30am at the Taupo range.
COCK – O – ROOST Trophy Shoot between Taupo and Waikato Branches.
Centrefire 20 shot match - with 2 sighters in the prone position.
Scope power up to 6 1/2 max.
Competition: 5 shots prone @100 metres
5 shots standing @ 100 m.
5 shots in either sit or kneel @ 200 m.
5 shots prone @ 200 m.
Silhouette shoot with .22 rifles 40 shot match
Scope power up to 9 max.
10 shots @ 40 m.
10 shots @ 60 m.
10 shots @ 77 m.
10 shots @ 100 m.
Any queries phone Du Bull 07 847 6209
from the 61st National Conference held at Oamaru, July, 2009.
National Antler, Horn and Tusk (AHT)
A11 Dillon shield – Drawn Pig Tusks
1st= Tim Flower Waikato Raglan 28
A16 Z Veronese Cup – Best Antlered Species Taken by a Junior
1st Marc Clinch Waikato Sika Mount Cameron 163
3rd Blake Clinch Waikato Fallow Woodhill 194 ¾
A17 E Veronese Cup – Best Horned Species taken by a Junior
3rd Blake Clinch Waikato Chamois Whataroa 25 ¾
A19 Norman Douglas Trophy - Best Branch Entry – consisting of one set of Antlers,
Horns and Tusks.
3rd Waikato Drawn Tusk 28 288.23
Fallow 194 ¾ 296.35
Chamois 25 ¾ 310.77 Total 895.35
(Note: All Junior Entries)
Literary Awards 2009
Section C Halcyon Poetry Competition
2nd Liz Ferguson Waikato The HUNTS Experience.
National photographic Competitions
Colour and B&W Prints
Section B3 Other Wildlife – Insects, Reptiles and Amphibians – WHRobinson.
2nd Blake Clinch Waikato Fly on the Barrell
Section E Human Interest - Gore and District Branch Trophy
2nd Mike Clinch Waikato Sunrise
Section G Best Junior Print - Thames Valley Branch Trophy
1st Blake Clinch Waikato Chamois 2
HC Blake Clinch Waikato Fly on the Barrell
Section J Supreme Branch Photographic Award – Ian D Wright Award.
2nd= Waikato
Congratulations to all these Waikato Branch members.
Notice Board
* There are new steel fireplaces set into concrete at selected sites along Clements Road and at various spots on Clements Mill Clearing.
The Newsletter Editor's position is available now. Your current editor is only available for the next few issues until the end of this year at max.
* Check out Taranaki Rubber for waterproof footware:
http://www.taranakirubber.co.nz/aboutus.htm
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* New LINZ maps
LINZ is replacing the S260 map series with the Topo50 Map Series to be launched on 23 September 2009. The new map series uses different data sets, so grid references will be different.
Emergency services will be using these new grid references, so if you want to tie in, you will need to change. It is recommended that you do so.
The new datum, the New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000), corresponds to the datum used in modern navigational systems worldwide.
The new projection is the New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000 (NZTM2000) projection. The Transverse Mercator projection is commonly used internationally.
Geographic coordinates, longitude and latitude, will change by approximately 200m, 190m in a north-south direction and 10m in an east-west direction. Grid coordinates, northings and eastings, will change by over 550,000m in the northing and 900,000m in the easting. This difference is sufficiently large so that coordinates of the NZMS260 and Topo50 maps will not be confused.
For more information, visit http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/index.aspx
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Pistol Grip? Check out your stock on the NZDA website http://www.deerstalkers.org.nz/
Hauraki Gulf Poisoning
"there were immense amounts of it [poison] going into the water - there was more going into the sea than the land! It was absolutely horrendous to see.... I have never seen anything like this in all my 35 years of fishing... It was coming in like hail (it stung!), in immense, immense amounts, it looked like every 100 m or so, there was a sack of it going in the water... my dear, what I saw you would not believe."
(This local fisherman regularly fishes off Rangitoto Island when he saw these Brodifacoum poison drops)
See http://www.oceanaware.info/Marine_Dog_Deaths.html
Since these drops started on the 15th June until the end of October 2009...brodifacoum (0.02gm/kg) was distributed by helicopter over the islands (& surrounding islets and rock stacks) on three separate occasions, amounting to over a week's worth of solid helicopter drops of at least 140 tonnes of brodifacoum pellets.
In early July the first dog deaths were reported, Just after the dog deaths around the 6th July reports of dead marine life were reported.
Could this poison be from puffer fish?
Puffer Fish – poisonous however only if you eat one directly. You can safely hold a puffer fish in your hand. Interestingly, National Geographic does not include NZ in the habitation zone for puffer fish.
What about Sea Slugs?
Sea slugs are not normally toxic in New Zealand and that wouldn't explain all the pilchards deaths anyway. However, if the sea slugs vacuum the sea floor they will pick up toxins if there are any there. Not surprisingly there are now tonnes of Brodifacoum all over the sea floor. About a 140 tonnes of the stuff ! Sure, it won't all be in the sea yet, there's another year or more of heavy rains to wash the rest of it down off Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands and into the sea.
What about algae? Through winter in New Zealand it is highly unlikely. The water is far too cold. It is simply the wrong time of year.
Pilchards were found dying en masse and Dolpins in the area started dying. Snapper have been found floating dead on the water around the islands.
World Health Organisation (WHO):
Effects on Other Organisms in the Laboratory and Field:
Brodifacoum was highly toxic for fish when tested as a technical
material. See:
http://www.cepis.ops-oms.org/bvsapud/i/fulltext/brodifa93/brodifa93.htm
DOC reports that Brodifacoum does not cause vomiting, but most other information and WHO will tell you it can. INGESTION: Nausea/vomiting acute anticoagulant poisoning in several hours or days may occur.
Symptoms of brodifacoum poisoning can include: weak, wobbly, unstable, difficulty breathing, blood in saliva, rectum, nose, vomit, internal bleeding leading to shock and death. Sometimes there are no symptoms initially but it will kill after a few days or in some weeks time.
Brodifacoum concentrates in the liver and this should be tested for the poison. Current investigations are mainly looking for stomach bleeding to eliminate brodifacoum. A very handy way out.
This is from a commercial pest controller in the UK: http://www.thepiedpiper.com/
Brodifacoum is a weak acid which does not readily form water soluble salts (nearly insoluble in water). It does not lose activity after 30 days in direct sunlight. Commercial formulations are stable (active in the environment) for at least 2 years if protected from extreme temperatures and sunlight.... the modern 2nd generation anticoagulant rodenticides such as brodifacoum have proved severe secondary poisoning properties. Brodifacoum is persistent in soils and has a half life of 157 days. Very highly toxic to aquatic organisms, mammals and birds.
In other words, only very small amounts are needed to kill fish, and these barely detectable amounts can kill with only minimal bleeding and killing by toxic shock.
Click on this amazing TV3 news report:
http://www.3news.co.nz/Questions-surround-DOC-poison-dumps/tabid/367/articleID/119097/cat/100/Default.aspx
The conclusion: It is quite obvious. On the bright side, after 157 days the problem may have reached it's half life. Only a couple of years to go.
Hints:
Use the Google Earth controls to fly along the valleys and over the mountain ranges of the area you intend to hunt. Play with the arrows and you can get brilliant views as if you are moving slowly along in a chopper or doing a low level flyover in a plane. Use the on screen control arrows to also swing around or zoom in and down or pull back for a higher over view.
With Google earth's recent photography you can pick up small clearings, slips and tracks and in some areas the tracks are overlaid in white on the ground view below.
You can print off the area you select or just mark the clearings or slips on your topo map.
Recipe:
Seafood Chowder - for 6 or so - simply the best.
1 dozen mussels 2 cloves garlic
500 gm snapper fillets 2 onions
1 crayfish or a half dozen paddle crabs parsley, salt and spices
Cheese sauce: 1 cup grated tasty cheese
75 gm butter
3 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
Put your crayfish for 10 minutes in a large boiling pot of water. Take all meat from crayfish and set aside.
Fillet the fish. Flour the fish fillets and fry in butter. Break into smaller pieces and put aside. Shell and chop the mussels into several smaller pieces. Drop the mussel shells into the empty pot along with the broken crayfish shell and remaining bits of legs along with the fish heads and backbones. Add water to make a broth. Boil for 10 minutes then drain broth and keep.
Blanche the mussels for 2 minutes and then add the juice to the broth.
Finely chop the 2 cloves of garlic and the onions and parsley and add salt and spices to taste. Lightly fry and add to the dry fish ingredients.
Make a cheese sauce in a saucepan large enough for all ingredients including the broth: Melt 75 gm butter and add 3 tbsp flour. Cook for 2 minutes. Add 3 cups milk and whisk as you go. When it starts to thicken add 1 cup grated tasty cheese and let it melt and thicken. Then stir in all seafood dry ingredients.
Add your broth into the mix little by little, stirring as you go and simmer and stir gently for some minutes until desired consistency.
Serve with garlic bread for a real seafood chowder treat.
August 2009
Monthly Publication of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (Waikato Branch) Inc.
WAIKATO DEERSTALKER is published by: NZ Deerstalkers Assn.(Waikato Branch) Inc. PO Box 4065 Hamilton. Posted or emailed to members every month (except January). Opinions expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by the Branch, its Executive Committee or the National Association. Deadline for submissions - 20th of the month.
August 2009
3rd Committee Meeting 7.30pm at our Clubrooms, Dey St
14th - 16th Organised hunt to Clements Road, Kaimanawas.
20th Social Night 7.30pm at our Clubrooms.
25th Indoor .22 Shoot, Small Bore Clubrooms, Dey Street, doors
now open at 6.45pm.
September 26th and 27th Sika Show, Outdoor Trade Show and Wild food Festival, Taupo.
Social Night
Thursday 20th August,
at our Clubrooms, 7.30 pm, 138 Dey Street, Hamilton.
This month we will go again for a video night. If you have a good hunting Video / DVD of your own that you would like to share, bring it along and hopefully there will be time for that also.
Friends and family welcome. Members $2 Non Members $3
Raffle Supper provided.
Friends and family welcome.
Presidents Report
Conference this year has been and gone and unfortunately I was unable to attend, but the Branch was again well represented by our delegate Keith Matthews and also in the running of the AHT competitions with our resident national judges and manager. From all accounts conference ran smoothly and actually finished ahead of schedule, which is something that does not happen very often. The branch's entries into the AHT, photographic and literary sections did extremely well, so will have more on the results later.
Spent an enjoyable day recently helping install bait stations with the operators doing the poisoning operations in the Te Tapui reserve, so all thanks to Bill and Luke for letting me tag along. I intend to hopefully spend another couple of days in the reserves helping them do their work. With all the noise we were making I did actually get to see a doe standing 20 metres away and also heard a number of deer walking about. I am very disappointed, that at this stage, that besides myself, only one other person has actually made an effort to go along and help. They are very keen to get some help with pre feeding, installing bait stations etc and by offering our help will portray our willingness in managing and ensuring the survival of the fallow herd in the reserves. The information with regard to what you need to do to volunteer has been made available in flyers, at social nights, the news letter and via e-mail, so there is no excuse that you have not been informed.
Next month applications will become available for applying for grants from the WEL energy Trust, so the branch is seriously considering apply for a grant to purchase five PLB's (Personal Locator Beacons) to be made available to branch members and also for use during our HUNTS course.
The weather is starting to improve and the days are getting longer so now is a good time to start planning spring hunting trips, in fact any time of the year is a good time to plan hunting trips, so lets all get out there and do what we all love - HUNTING.
Hot Barrel and Tight Lines.
Regards
John
Hunters and Habitats
16th Annual Sika Show Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September. Sika Competitions and Prizes.
Also - Outdoor Trade Show
and - Wild food Festival.
16th Annual Sika Show 2009 26 Sept 2009 - 27 Sept 2009
9am - 4pm at the Taupo Events Centre. The Annual Sika Show is now in its 16th year, having established itself as New Zealand’s premier hunting and outdoor show. The Sika Show incorporates the annual Sika Hunting Competition and trade displays over two days. With annual increases in public attendances, last year saw 4500 people visit the show.
Wild Food Taupo 26 Sept 2009 - 27 Sept 2009
9.00am - 4.00pm at the Taupo Events Centre. Born from the Sika Show, and raised in the beautiful Lake Taupo region, the first annual Wild Food Taupo has been conceived to demonstrate the versatility and delights of wild game from the forests which abound in this dramatic region. Live demonstrations throughout the day will introduce methods & techniques to inspire you to maximise your catch.
For full details go to:
http://www.nzsika.co.nz/uploads/pdf/Sika%20Show%20Info%20Pack%20July%2009.pdf
http://www.wildfoodtaupo.co.nz/
Organised Hunt
This month we will hunt the Kaimanawas from Clements Road.
You will need map U19.
We will leave on the afternoon or evening of Friday 14th and camp at Clements Mill clearing, returning Sunday avo 16th. Let me know if you want to join the hunt by the Friday 7th August. If you do not already have a permit you will need to contact DOC Turangi to order one. Phone DOC 07 386 8607 or email ttcinfo@doc.govt.nz
Phone Ian 07 8549671 or email murph1000@xtra.co.nz
Blaze orange vests must be worn on all club hunts. Always carry a map and compass.
Our next Indoor Shoot will be on the 25th August and the doors now open at 6.45pm, first detail starts at 7.30pm.
C yas
Baz
A hunting Tale
Barry (BJ) and Bob had roped in Autry from the Porirua Branch to hunt with us in a remote area in the Urewera Ranges. We met up at the free camp ground at Lake Aniwhenua the night before we were due to chopper in by Lakeland Helicopters. I discovered Autry had been in the navy with a cousin of mine many years ago and I had been working with a distant relative of his in Hamilton. Good grief, I felt we were almost related.
We were now used to a few comforts when choppering in so we told Autry to bring a folding camp chair as we were going to have plenty of space with only the four of us which meant two men and a heap of gear on each shuttle flight. Autry was an experienced hunter of many years but was more familiar with backpacking in to Sika country and had not been part of a hunting trip into a remote area where you could take in these extra items, but he liked the idea.
Photo: Autry in his element gearing up for another cook up.
Flying over the small clearing far below we could see it was unoccupied again. Our luck was holding but we felt some disappointment with the previous hunting party when we found some discarded meat flung around the clearing itself, and had to dispose of some smelly chunks before we could erect our tents. I tied a pole against the last remaining post of an old biv that used to be on the clearing edge. We then launched two large tarps over the fireplace area and stretched one of them out over an old slab table and tied the far sides to the adjacent Rimu tree. If it should rain, we would have plenty of room to rattle around under these shelters. Unfolding our camp chairs we leisurely demonstrated to Autry how our evenings would appear over the next week relaxing around a warm fire with some refreshments in hand. The next job was to venture downstream to haul a load of firewood back to camp. We found the nearby amount of sign was looking promising.
We didn't really need the gas cooker as our man Autry was an early bird and had the fire going at dawn before the rest of us were out of our sleeping bags. His crack of dawn start to the day boiling the billy and cooking a hearty breakfast was to set a pattern for the rest of the week. In fact he delighted in using his culinary skills at any opportunity whether it was his turn to conjure up the evening meal or not. He had tales to match our tales and his company was welcome as we sat round the campfire each morning and evening.
It was April in the middle of the roar but the first days hunting was disappointing in that I heard not a single roar apart from my own attempts. Heading upstream I spooked a hind in the bush just ahead of me which bolted across the stream and I could see this ideal camp meat disappearing. It then presented a clear target as it slowed and attempted to climb the far bank. My shot had it rolling back down to the stream edge where it stopped almost directly beneath a handy sloping branch where I could string it up. I hadn't heard any other shots when I returned to camp that afternoon so I was surprised to find that BJ had also secured a deer and Bob returned with another. We were well loaded with venison on the first day's hunting with three deer, indicating a good week with hopefully some good trophies. One thing concerned us though, none of us had yet heard any roars.
Autry continued to excel with his culinary concoctions and selection of sauces but was a bit of a worry to me when we were all wandering downstream collecting branches from a fallen tawa tree for firewood. He picked a small berry from a nearby small bush and popped it into his mouth.
“Tai hoa.” I called, “Are they safe to eat?”
“It's alright.” replied Autry, “It's poroporo. I've eaten these for years. Try some.”
“No thanks.” I replied, watching him swallow it down. “They look like deadly nightshade to me.”
We returned to camp and he carried on woodchopping and cooking up a storm as usual. He arose hale and hearty next morning too, so I guess the berries were safe. Either that or he has a cast iron gut. He could no doubt survive easily in the bush when many others would succumb if caught out.
There were no roars that night and neither were there any roars the next day. In fact I heard no roars all week except one downstream and that I heard as we were all packed up ready to fly out on the final day. At least we had some excellent venison to take home and our tally had risen over the week with Bob hauling back the most. If we had a trophy for the most venison he would certainly have won it on this trip. I hope to get into the bush with Autry again one day. I certainly enjoyed his company on that hunt and anyway, I still owe him a new axe handle. - Ian Murphy.
61st National Conference, Oamaru 10-12 July 2009
- Keith.
After registering, I checked out trade displays and the Red deer heads of Otago. In the evening it was the opening ceremony and a presentation from Ken Tustin on the possible moose in Fiordland. A Canadian and a NZ moose head was on display. The formal opening and welcome was from the Mayor Alex Famillton.
Saturday was business time - President's report, Financial papers, Minutes of the last conference, submissions, budget forecast, and the NZDA Business plan etc. Lots of information as in the handbook.
There was no election for the National Executive this year as there were no challenges. A good balanced Executive where all goes surprisingly smoothly. Notices of motion 2009/1 to 2009/5 were basically house keeping rules so all were accepted. Notice of motion 2009/6 put forward by BOP was to be changed for NZDA to advocate for general forest ecosystem, health and native biodiversity, in addition to advocating for Nz valued game animals. I spoke against the change as I felt it would open up a can of worms and where would it end. Conference agreed with me so the motion was not passed.
Notice of motion 2009/7 also put forward by BOP was not valid and not able to be presented - this was for the banning of the deer repellent and all members are not to advocate for its use. Conference was able to discuss this in general business. During discussion Harvie Morrow who has a poisons portfolio has represented hunters at hearings and made many submissions detected the mood always changes when deer repellent was suggested as a way forward to allow 1080 drops. It is noted deer repellent is expensive to use but only lasts a week as against poisons that lasts for months. South Waikato paid for it to be used . Then another drop was done 6 months later without being informed. It seems that you can’t trust the 1080 users. So we all have some hard soul-searching to do before the next conference.
Motion 2009/8 put forward by Nat. Executive was a review of the rules concerning Antler, Horn and Tusk and was passed. Motions 2009/9/10/11 put forward by Mark Sarjeant AHT changes to make the interpretation clearer regarding cutting the base of skulls, NZDA form used for withdrawn tusks and full lower jaw of pigs to be presented and these were all passed.
Remit 2009/01 National Executive all senior members levied $3 to COLFO (council of Licensed Firearms Owners) passed. We need an independent body (outside NZDA) to safeguard all legal use of firearms and as the threat is real. COLFO must have good financial reserves to fight this.
Remit 2009/02 Put forward by National Executive. All Senior members levied $3 for the National Heritage Trust - PASSED. The National Library is now taking shape and is open for use at Headquarters , Wellington.
Remit 2009/03 Put forward by National Executive. All Senior members levied $2 to a game research / management fund. PASSED. NATEX has already funded $7000 to start the fund.
Remit 2009/04 Put forward by Te Awamutu. That a financial contribution to Tokoroa Pig Hunting Club to help offset their expenses for fighting Environment Waikato threat to make deer and pigs a pest. FAILED. It was pointed out that a lot of branches have already donated to this cause. Southland informed us about their large contribution to Stewart Island and Wapiti in Fiordland. Other branches told of the local fights over 1080.
Bruce Banwell was made a National Life Member, I thought he was already with his years of involvement in the National AHT and the many books he has written. There were five Hunts Trainer Diplomas achieved, only Snow Hewetson from Marlborough was present to receive this award.
Many of the Measuring judges were presented with certificates including our Rodney Smith and Craig Shaw.
Most of the conference was wound up with no major problems, so we had time for general business.
There is a big concern about heli-hunting where hunters are paying to shoot from the air, driving Tahr towards hunters and also the live catch of chamois bucks for safari parks. This is an air safety matter. Video any breeches of this if you can, landscape proof of position and report to ISI@CAA.GOVT.NZ
All branches present were then invited to give a short talk about their branch, including concerns, successes and happenings. My observation was that most branches had trouble retaining members, all had fights over 1080 use but generally had a good working relationship with DOC. The most successful branches seemed to be on the central administration system, held hunts programmes, had their own rifle range and a strong shooting arm.
I went to the Hunts Meeting and it seems the hunts programme is increasing. Three more branches expressed interest in starting. In North Otago 35 turned up for Registration Night and over 45 for the Range Day. It is important to train the new generation, even though not many keep their membership.
See results of National Competition lists and congratulations to Marc Clinch 1st Best Antler by Junior, Tim Flower equal 1st Drawn Pig Tusks, Blake Clinch 3rd Horn by Junior and these heads were 3rd overall in AHT. Liz Ferguson won 2nd for her Poem. Mike ,Marc and Blake won places with their photographs. Some of the sections had lots of entries. Well done guys and Liz..
Raewyn and I were down in the South Island celebrating our 40th year of marriage so we did not go hunting. Mark, John, Craig, Rodney and Travis went for a hunt the week before, caught out in the snow. After conference they went to the West Coast and had some success - stories to follow.
Keith Matthews
Delegates personal report
Noticeboard
* The northern Urewera lawlessness is still a real concern.
Not only are some ratbags harassing hunters in the Waimana Valley and confiscating their venison and demanding their rifles, but they have also broken into the large Outdoor Education Centre known locally as the Lions Hut (built and maintained by the Whakatane Lions Club members), and stolen 40 odd mattresses, plates and cooking utensils provided for all the schoolchildren visitors.
The latest theft from this Lions Hut included a specially large oven suitable for the many school groups that usually use the facility. It would have taken four or more of the ratbags to shift the heavy oven.
Graffiti has hit our Deerstalkers hall. However it has now been removed and many thanks to the HCC graffiti removing outfit who have said they will keep an eye on our hall walls for any further graffiti as they do their daily rounds.
A new HUNTS course will be fired up in the spring or early next year. Those interested may contact Keith Matthews to express interest. Ph 07 824 1705.
The Department of Conservation (DoC) is seeking submissions on a draft permit for hunting on public land.
The Wild Animal Recovery Operation (WARO) concession permit is required when using aircraft to search for, shoot or recover wild animals on public conservation land. Current permits expire in September.
DoC has completed a series of workshops with permit holders and stakeholders to develop the new permit, Canterbury conservator Mike Cuddihy said.
WARO permits have been used for heli-hunting - a controversial move with recreational hunters.
Public comment on the draft national Wild Animal Recovery Operation (WARO) concession permit by Wednesday 19 August (4 weeks consultation).
View the draft national WARO concession permit, access further information and make comment by visiting www.doc.govt.nz/waro
The draft WARO concession permit is avalable for downloading, together with other useful information. From the DOC Website
How to participate in the process
DOC would like your comments on this draft WARO permit:
The draft national WARO concession permit 2009 – 2014 (PDF, 550K)
These supporting documents will be helpful to formulate your views:
Analysis of comments received on the proposed WARO framework (PDF, 226K)
Covering letter (PDF, 122K)
Draft WARO activity flowchart (PDF, 35K)
Draft WARO activity framework (PDF, 39K)
WARO framework (PDF, 114K)
WARO - proposed closure periods and justifications (PDF, 239K)
The current national WARO concession permit 2005 – 2009 (PDF, 738K)
Excerpts from Department of Conservation Deer Policy and General Policy (PDF, 45K)
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Te Tapui Possum Control Operations:
As previously advised, ground based poisoning operations are soon to be commenced in the Te Tapui reserve and we, as a hunting group, have offered support to the contractors (Targeted Pest Solutions) in assisting with carrying in bait stations, pre-feeding and other general labour type requirements
Volunteers are therefore now being asked to assist with this operation.
The team works a 10 days on - 4 days off program and leaves the depot at 934 Buckland Road at 0700hrs each morning. The only change to that would be not working due to very harsh weather conditions. They have half an hour for lunch usually and like to be out of the bush as early as possible during the winter months (between 3-4 pm) for safety reasons.
The likely dates volunteer help is requested would be as follows;
August 4th – August13th
August 18th – August 25th
Please note that each volunteer is responsible for their own safety (appropriate warm and wet weather clothing, food and drink, suitable foot ware) and safety equipment such as basic bush survival items like a compass, survival blanket etc.
Those wishing to volunteer will need to advise the Team Leader at least a day before their intention to help and be available at the depot at 934 Buckland Road by 7:00am.
Contact details :
Targeted Pest Solutions Team Leader – Brian Nesbit 07 8893531.
NZDA Waikato president – John Voorend – 027 2769812
Depot location: 934 Buckland Road – (Trower Property – due South of the Te Tapui B Block)
The entrance to this property is on the left hand side of Buckland Road (when coming from the Cambridge/Karapiro direction) just before the left hand turn into Matheson Road.
Salami: 1 kg sambar salami available for $20. This salami was extremely popular last year. It is also ideal to take bush with you for those mid day energy meals in the hills. Quality made from tasty sambar venison with pork fat to make these highly tasty sought after 1kg salamis. $20 Phone Rodney 021 745 031
Hints
Down sleeping bags are great but not if they get wet. Dacron is cheaper and retains loft better if it gets wet but is heavier and doesn't compress as much as a down bag.
One option is to have a lighter bag of each to get the best of both worlds. Two light sleeping bags, one of down and one of dacron can be as warm as one winter bag, but check the fill weight in each to compare them with winter bags.
Store your sleeping bags out of their compression bags for long term loft.
Waterproof tramping boots can retain any water that enters while crossing streams making them very heavy. Neoprene gaiters help keep some water out.
Cheap gaiters to stop debris dropping in your boots can be made by wrapping any material around the top of the boots and ankles and securing with insulation tape top and bottom. Wrap the tape right around and overlap well back onto itself to secure it properly.
Rubber Hiker boots can have small hot wire holes burned through the outer edge to eject a stream of water out again as you walk to lighten them up. Ideal when hunting with many stream crossings.
Recipe
Tuatua or Pipi Fritters 2 dozen tuatuas, pipis
1 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp flour
2 eggs pinch of salt
dash of milk
lemon juice.
Steam shellfish open in minimum amount of water. When open remove flesh and set aside.
Beat eggs, add flour, baking powder and salt. A little milk may be added if mixture is too stiff. Add pipis to mixture. Drop spoonful lots in buttered pan.
When cooked serve and squeeze lemon juice over them.
It is essential, and also to ensure our future hunting in the Te Tapui reserve, that we help out with the poisoning operations currently under way in the reserve. This shows our commitment to endeavours by DoC and Environment Waikato and that are we passionate about preserving the fallow herd in the reserve by supporting ground based poisoning operations.