tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094525087951384652024-03-21T01:11:53.297+13:00Napier DeerstalkersNapier DeerstalkersNapier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-16079056362274332862013-06-28T16:13:00.001+12:002013-06-28T16:14:08.901+12:00NZDA HERITAGE TRUST SILENT AUCTIONCloses midnight Saturday 31 August 2013. Any questions email: <a href="mailto:deerstalkers@paradise.net.nz">deerstalkers@paradise.net.nz</a><br />
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Check it!<br />
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<a href="http://www.deerstalkers.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HW-181-Book-Auction.pdf">http://www.deerstalkers.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HW-181-Book-Auction.pdf</a>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-48585372559557233542013-06-09T08:11:00.001+12:002013-06-09T09:00:56.277+12:00HAWKES BAY BRANCH PRIZEGIVING / DINNERWhen - 29/06/13 7.00pm<br />
Where - Tutira Hall, 3847 Wairoa Rd<br />
Cost - $10 - ( first drink free) - Cash bar.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0Tutira, New Zealand-39.208589347867353 176.88036561012268-39.209358347867351 176.87910511012268 -39.207820347867354 176.88162611012268tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-18482974714574528152013-05-21T22:25:00.000+12:002013-05-21T22:29:07.960+12:00NOTICE OF AGMThe Annual General Meeting of the Napier branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association is to be held 27th May 2013, 7.30 PM<br />
All members welcome and encouraged to attend.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0Onekawa, Napier, New Zealand-39.506159880274893 176.88147068023682-39.507691380274892 176.87894918023682 -39.504628380274895 176.88399218023682tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-79276727019839813642013-05-20T18:41:00.002+12:002013-05-21T22:53:49.291+12:00IMPORTANT DATES<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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A reminder that the Napier club judging is this coming Saturday 25th May. 9am cut-off for competition entries on the morning. The clubrooms will also be open between 6pm to 8pm on Friday night for dropping off entries. If neither of these times suit you can also drop them into Mike Marston at Eastern Truck & Marine during business hours this week. Entry forms are available for download from the club website here: <a href="http://nzdanapier.org.nz/pdf/Napier-CompForm.pdf">http://nzdanapier.org.nz/pdf/Napier-CompForm.pdf</a> or from the clubrooms.<br />
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Hawkes Bay judging is the following day (Sunday 26th May) at the Hastings Deerstalkers clubrooms, 1534 Maraekakaho Road, Bridge Pa. 9am cut-off for entries also.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-47944981779628648652013-04-23T20:04:00.003+12:002013-04-23T20:18:16.428+12:00A TUSSOCK STAG<i>Here’s a story of my first club trip into the Tussock Hut in November 2012</i><br />
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<i>Party: Mike and Jeff Marston, Craig Mitchel and me (Heath Faulknor)</i><br />
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Tuesday 13th:<br />
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After a dodgy forecast, fly in day for the Napier Branch Spring fly in trip dawned a bit wet but Chris Crosse at East Coast Kawekas managed to get everyone into a hut. The Tussock boys were one of the last in so with the gear stowed at the hut and a quick geography lesson with the hut maps the first evening saw us all split up and head off for a deer or 3. The Marston's went out to a long range spot which we (I) later named rumridge, Craig went up the valley and I opted to look at a side creek close to the hut with some nice scrubby guts.<br />
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With a vantage point sorted out I settled in for the evening in some prime tussock/ scrub country. With the light fading I finally picked up the distinctive white patches which had the brain thinking ‘that’s a deer’s arse’. Sure enough 2 sika hinds materialised out of the tussock. Unfortunately for me these deer were up the next side creek downstream so I settled in behind the binos and got some eye time on watching deer as they fed their way back up the gut and into the scrub.<br />
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Still, a promising start, I thought to myself heading back to camp and with a shot heard up rumridge way I was expecting some meat hanging up and a story of a 1000 yard running neck shot.<br />
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Back at camp we had a debrief of events and heard how Mike and Jeff had seen a few deer and Jeff had a crack at deer with the new 7mm Mag but had lost it, nevertheless some rum was in order and all I can say is that some serious rationing was in order to see the rest of the trip out!!<br />
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<b>The newly renovated 8 bed Tussock Hut, home for 6 days.</b></div>
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Wednesday 14th:<br />
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A lateish start had us all heading up rumridge for a look at the country and also see if we could find Jeff’s deer. She is an awesome spot for the magnum boys that’s for sure. We glassed for a while and with no deer about we crossed over the gulley and headed up to the clearing where Jeff hit the deer, after some searching no sign was seen so we split up again. Craig and I headed along the ridge to some native patches further along which looked promising. We found some more primo country and also spied a ridge in the distance down the valley which had us thinking fly camp.<br />
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The day was uneventful in the deer department but sign was about in the tussock/ scrub guts. Heading back up the valley to the hut I cut up a side creek to overlook the area which had the 2 deer in it from the night before. But with hunting being hunting and not shooting, the deer didn’t arrive on queue and I headed back to the hut empty handed.<br />
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That night we had a full hut as 4 hunters turned up after midnight from the Harkness hut which was full. These boys sure loved a good walk having being dropped off up Te Puke way and also knew how to shoot, collecting 2 deer on the way up the valley. Two of the younger lads also liked a good joke and managed to smuggle a decent sized rock in to an older guy’s pack for the hike out the next day. They managed to choose the biggest of the old boys to pick on and it didn’t help he was wearing a back brace as well. When Craig mentioned if it was a good idea when he finds out, the younger guys reckon it was well worth it and they would out run him anyway. Seeing him hoist his pack up before heading off it took him 2 tries to swing it up over his shoulders and it was hard work not breaking into a smile.<br />
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Thursday 15th:<br />
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Today some bush hunting was in order so I headed up the valley to the Mangatainoka hut track.<br />
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After a quick climb I was soon on the ridge and sidling through the upper Mangatainoka stream creek heads and working my way down the valley. The creek heads had some nice open areas to catch a deer in the open but were steep. With pockets of sign about, deer were here alright. A lot of small wind fall made the going a bit loud for me with only the one spooked for the day.<br />
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So I arrived back empty handed again, but hey I was consistent.<br />
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Craig doubled my tally for spooking for that day and came back with a top tip, when hunting leave the barley sugars for when taking a spell as its hard to whistle a spooked sika to stand still with a barley sugar in ya mouth.<br />
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Friday 16th:<br />
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Fly camp day. Craig and I loaded up our packs and with the faithful Huntec biv headed down the valley to the spur we had spied from rum ridge which looked like a good spot to camp up and spend some time glassing.<br />
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Having walked the valley track for a hour we cut up a tussock side creek and hit a manuka side spur which as luck would have it had a nice cut track which made the going pretty sweet, we soon hit the native tops and wound our way around the bush edge which brought us out on a nice tussock nob which provided enough room for the biv and also a nice open spur which we could glass off.<br />
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With camp made we had an early tea and around 5ish headed out to start looking, we had gotten only 100m from camp when a sika squeal had us looking at each other thinking ‘that’s early’ and also ‘where is she’. We hunkered down and scanning the feet first Craig finally located a sika hind on the far spur, the one hind soon turned into 4 hinds which were feeding their way around the spur towards us. <br />
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We quickly hatched a cunning plan to close the distance and with time and wind on our side we made a cautious approach to where they should be and yep still there so we tried to sneak in to around 200y. When we finally popped our heads over the ridge expecting to see 4 hinds obliviously feeding away they had vanished, crikey now what. With the options of waiting it out in our current position of heading back to our last location when we had seen them we opted for plan B.<br />
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We snuck back into position and couldn’t find the 4 we were after but an obliging hind and stag turned up. Craig offered the shot to me so with the heart pounding I positioned the pikau under the fore-end, wound up the Khales to 9x and tried to calm the nerves. The stag was in no hurry so with Craig spotting I positioned the cross hairs on the shoulder and fired.<br />
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HIT, the stag was down the hind exited stage left. I quickly worked another round into the chamber and was checking with Craig to confirm he was down for the count. After waiting for a couple of minutes and with 4 stiff legs in the air I was finally confident he wasn’t going to do a Houdini on me and we gave some hi 5’s. Not only was it my first sika, but it was a stag and also my first animal with my new T3 .308 bushpig (thanks Norm).<br />
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I ran off down the ridge and checked out the stag which turned out to be an even little six pointer in prime condition. With the antler point re-counting over it was time to check out my shot and it was pretty bang on, a nice entry hole through the fore quarters into the engine room and a bigger exit had this stag going nowhere fast, those 130gr TTSX Barnes sure do the business. A quick photo session was followed by some tips on butchering from Craig and I was soon saddled up with a stag on my back and a head in my hands, o for awesome.<br />
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<b>Me and my 6</b></div>
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The next morning arrived with thickening cloud and a steady southerly, with Craig the only one keen to have a look I enjoyed a lie in and when Craig arrived back at camp we dressed out the deer and packed up looking to get back to the hut before we got a wet arse.<br />
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We arrived back at camp to find some meat in the safe and heard that Jeff got one on the board as well. There wasn’t a heap of meat hanging up but I’ll let Jeff explain why at the next meeting if he wishes to.<br />
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Our luck with the weather finally broke and with the pressure off for me I spent the remaining 2 days making sure my head still had 6 points on it and also doing some short hunts close to the hut to look at some new areas. The last day had us stocking up the wood pile and giving the hunt a good clean. Chris turned up on queue and we were soon safely back the hanger.<br />
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<b>Chris coming into the pad</b></div>
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Cheers to the Mike, Jeff and Craig for the good times on the trip and roll on the next club fly in trip. Tussock Hut is a special place and I can see myself back there soon, but I’m keen to check out some other country and by the reports back from another fly in trip the Lower Ohane looks good with plenty of deaf deer about eh Bruce.<br />
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Cheers HeathNapier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-1220551926284089112012-07-24T21:54:00.001+12:002012-07-24T21:54:56.484+12:00RUAHINE FOREST PARK FACILITIES CUTBACKS<!--[if !mso]>
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<span lang="en-NZ" style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 10.5pt; language: en-NZ; line-height: 110%; mso-ansi-language: en-NZ; mso-ascii-font-family: "Book Antiqua"; mso-cyrillic-font-family: "Book Antiqua"; mso-default-font-family: "Book Antiqua"; mso-greek-font-family: "Book Antiqua"; mso-latin-font-family: "Book Antiqua"; mso-latinext-font-family: "Book Antiqua"; mso-ligatures: none;">Ken Mills (DoC Ongaonga) will address the Hastings NZDA Clubrooms on Wednesday 1st August regarding the proposed Ruahine Forest Park Facility Network Management Review.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All welcome, please attend and make your feelings known about the possible permanent loss of up to 50% of huts and tracks in the Ruahine Forest Park.</span></div>
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<br /></div>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-46265588910337492242012-07-24T21:52:00.001+12:002012-07-24T21:52:33.482+12:00HB DINNER AND PRIZEGIVING EVENING<!--[if !mso]>
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<br /></div>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-3573032255212073612012-04-16T09:39:00.003+12:002012-04-16T12:09:23.145+12:00HOMEMADE SPORTS WASH<span style="font-weight: bold;">No perfumed scent or UV brighteners and cheap as!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Half a bar of unscented soap grated (I used ‘Simple’ brand)</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1.5 litres of water</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1/2 cup washing soda</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1/4 cup borax</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1 litre hot water</span><br /><br />Place soap in a large saucepan with the first quantity of water and heat on low until soap is dissolved. Stir in washing soda and borax. Stir for a few minutes until thickened and remove from heat.<br />Add 1 litre hot water to a bucket. Add soap mixture and mix well.<br />Fill bucket with another 5 litres of hot water and mix well. . Pour into old 2L plastic milk bottles and set aside for 24 hours or until mixture thickens (mine thickened overnight).<br />Use half a cup of mixture per load of washing—the blue scoops that come with regular washing powder are great if you have any laying around as they are a 1/4 cup...so just add two. Be sure to shake the bottles before use as the mixture does tend to go a little gluggy after a while.<br />Makes around 8 litres, which will give you around 60 washes all for under 5 dollars!<br /><br />You can grab the washing soda and borax at your local Bin Inn store.<br /><br /><br /><!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} b\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if pub]><xml> <b:publication type="OplPub" oty="68" oh="256"> <b:ohprintblock priv="30E">281</b:OhPrintBlock> <b:nudefaultunits priv="1004">1</b:NuDefaultUnits> <b:dptlpagedimensions type="OplPt" priv="1211"> <b:xl priv="104">7560000</b:Xl> <b:yl priv="204">10692000</b:Yl> </b:DptlPageDimensions> <b:dxldefaulttab priv="1504">359410</b:DxlDefaultTab> <b:ohgallery priv="180E">259</b:OhGallery> <b:ohfancyborders priv="190E">261</b:OhFancyBorders> <b:ohcaptions priv="1A0E">257</b:OhCaptions> <b:ohquilldoc 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The Department of Conservation now has a new recreational hunting permit for small game animals.<br />
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The new permit is for small unprotected game animals on public conservation land (PCL). It includes animals such as Canada geese, feral geese, hares and rabbits.<br />
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Small unprotected game animals include Canada geese, feral geese, hares and rabbits<br />
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"The new permits replace earlier versions and restricts the hunting of unprotected game to specific areas and times," says DOC National Hunting Advisor Ian Cooksley.<br />
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"You need your own permit, whether you are by yourself or part of a hunting party."<br />
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Anyone wanting to hunt on conservation land requires a hunting permit from DOC. Hunting without a permit is a breach of the Wild Animal Control, Wildlife and Conservation Acts.<br />
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A permit can be obtained from DOC Area Offices. Some standard conditions apply and special conditions have been added relating to firearm calibre, ammunition type, dogs and anything else relevant to hunting particular species.<br />
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The special conditions will reflect the level of public use at a site, its conservation values, management activities, terrain, boundaries, time of year and the interests of neighbouring landowners.<br />
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Hunters are reminded that 'spotlighting' or hunting after dark is strictly prohibited on PCL as it is illegal and endangers others.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIejC0-bAONyvLmwRNSlic3SXz3UomYzVClbUZDBaROFvd-tH0RhZnlZjakSxZbqq82gGgr4KlUC3hDxufRx9P1v-QE57zUHl-4COxcrc6i91zcHf1L4ar3QtVGWBhGlHjP8td1oHuXxR/s1600/rabbit-small-game.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731742865395377474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcIejC0-bAONyvLmwRNSlic3SXz3UomYzVClbUZDBaROFvd-tH0RhZnlZjakSxZbqq82gGgr4KlUC3hDxufRx9P1v-QE57zUHl-4COxcrc6i91zcHf1L4ar3QtVGWBhGlHjP8td1oHuXxR/s320/rabbit-small-game.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 163px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 223px;" /></a>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-72410729001507321302012-04-03T12:03:00.006+12:002012-04-16T09:32:01.925+12:00UPDATES FROM DOC<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mid-Pohangina swing bridge removed</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">- A sign of things to come?</span><br /><br />Trampers and hunters heading into Mid-Pohangina Hut in the Ruahine Forest Park will get their feet wet following the permanent removal of a swing-bridge crossing the Pohangina River.<br /><br />During a regular structural inspection, a Department of Conservation Engineer found several structural defects and deemed the bridge to be unsafe. It was closed until it could be removed. Although options were explored, it has been determined that at present, replacement is not feasible.<br /><br />Both ends of the bridge were cut on 14 March 2012. The fallen bridge was rolled up and flown out by DOC staff and local contractors.<br /><br />Representatives from DOC have met regularly with local user groups to discuss repercussions of the removal. Safety is a primary concern, but the standard outdoor safety code applies.<br /><br />DOC Area Manager Jason Roxburgh explains:<br />"The river can rise quickly and get to quite high levels following heavy rain, but there are lots of other river crossings further along on this route, so the removal of this swing bridge won't have a drastic effect. People should always use common sense when it comes to river crossings - if in doubt, stay put."<br /><br />The decision not to replace the bridge came about as part of a review of the department's recreation investment practices.<br /><br />"It is no longer sustainable to provide 50+ huts and extensive track networks in each forest park. We're changing the way we do things at DOC to make sure we spend public money the best way we can," says Mr Roxburgh. "Although it is dear to the hearts and minds of local trampers, at a national level Mid-Pohangina Hut and the surrounding tracks have low visitor use and provide a similar recreation experience to other facilities nearby."<br /><br /><a href="http://doc.govt.nz/upload/117301/Mid-pohangina%20bridge%20removal%20Pulled%20from%20the%20river.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 335px;" src="http://doc.govt.nz/upload/117301/Mid-pohangina%20bridge%20removal%20Pulled%20from%20the%20river.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-20539184913931504592012-04-03T11:56:00.002+12:002012-04-03T12:02:01.617+12:00UPDATES FROM DOC<span style="font-weight: bold;">DOC urges hunters to refrain from illegal spotlighting</span><br /><br />The Department of Conservation is urging hunters to adhere to their permit conditions and refrain from illegal spotlighting on conservation land.<br /><br />Hunting in darkness hours, or 'spotlighting', is prohibited on conservation land because of the serious risk it poses to other people using these areas.<br /><br />"Hunting after dark is not permitted which is clearly stated on all DOC hunting permits and to do so is irresponsible and recklessly endangers others," says DOC National Hunting Advisor Ian Cooksley.<br /><br />The approach of the Easter weekend and school holidays also coincides with the annual deer 'roar' or 'rut' which means an increase in the number of people using conservation areas for hunting, walking, hut stays and camping.<br /><br />"Hunters are warned that if they are found to be breaking the rules and putting people at risk the Department will take action." Hunters are also reminded to follow the firearms safety code at all times.<br /><br />The warning comes following a number of recent cases of illegal spotlighting that have been through the courts, including a recent incident near a campground in the Bay of Plenty region and the incident where Rosemary Ives was fatally shot at a DOC campground near Turangi.<br /><br />DOC has been working closely with the NZ Police and undertaking operations in some areas to try to tackle the problem of illegal night hunting. However, DOC acknowledges that most hunters are responsible and abide by the rules.<br /><br />Information on safe hunting practices around walks, huts and campgrounds and hunting permits is readily available on the DOC website at www.doc.govt.nz/hunting. 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is closed as a substantial slip has made it impassable. The Wharite and Loop Tracks are not affected.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Rimu Track</span>: The Rimu Track is closed from Takapari Road.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kaweka Forest Park</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Lakes Carpark:</span> Access to Lakes Road and carpark (off Kuripapango Road) in the southern sector of the Kaweka Forest Park is closed to the public from 28 February to 1 April 2011 due to forestry operations in the nearby Pan Pac Douglas Fir Block.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Makahu Road:</span> Caution is required at the Makahu Road ford which is 8 km before the roadend, and before you get to the Kaweka Forest Park boundary. The Hastings District Council has placed a marker pole in the stream to indicate the safe crossing level. Logging is taking place at Makahu Station on Makahu Road. Expect to encounter delays, rough road conditions and logging trucks.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Charlie Brown Road:</span> Charlie Brown Road, behind Robson's Lodge, is closed to walkers and vehicles until mid May 2011 due to logging operations.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-6725961127518127732011-03-22T21:47:00.005+13:002011-04-07T10:21:21.984+12:00NZ HUNTING PERMITS NOW ONLINEHunters can now go online at any time from any computer and apply for a hunting permit on conservation land anywhere in the country, says Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson.<br /><br />The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) National (online) Hunting Permit System is now up and running, simplifying the application process and ensuring hunters have access to all the relevant information they need.<br /><br />All permits will be valid for four months. 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Both the Topo250 and Topo50 map series are made available for New Zealand, Stewart Island and the Chathams. <br /><br />Topomap Website: <a href="http://www.topomap.co.nz/">http://www.topomap.co.nz/</a>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-25996992067744538162011-03-22T21:44:00.002+13:002011-04-07T10:20:53.096+12:00WALKING ACCESS MAPPING BETA UP AND RUNNINGThe Walking Access Mapping System (WAMS) is an online system using geo graphic information system (GIS) technology to provide a view of the legal boundaries of public land. This boundary information (known as the cadastre) can be viewed against topographical maps or aerial photographs. WAMS has been designed to assist the public to identify land in New Zealand open to recreational access on foot. <br /><br />WAMS website:<a href="http://wams.org.nz/"> http://wams.org.nz</a>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-84358217962261730422010-05-31T08:31:00.004+12:002010-05-31T08:36:54.466+12:00Summary of Proposed Changes to Photography Competition Caterogies<span style="font-style: italic;">A Duncum Cup</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">- Big Game animals</span><br />Proposed changes - Split to best colour print<br />A/ Cup - Best big game – Deer, Chamois and Thar Photo.<br />B/Certificate – Other feral big Game – Goat, wild sheep, wild Pig, wild cattle.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Betty Keller Cup</span><br />Currently - B&W print or colour slide Scenic and other wildlife.<br />Reallocate – Champion Photo.<br />Best Colour or Black and White print all sections – judges choice from all first 3 place getters in all sections.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">R. Monteith Cup </span><br />Currently - best colour slide big game<br />Reallocate – Best Colour slide any subject matter relating to hunting and outdoors.<br />Reasoning – leave 1 section for those competitors who wish to take slides , but reallocate current slide trophies to appropriate colour print sections.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">H Lock Shield</span><br />Proposed - Best scenic colour or Black and White print by junior.<br />Currently any subject matter colour print.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Chris Coyle Memorial</span><br />Proposed – Best wild life colour or Black and White print by junior.<br />Currently any subject matter black and white print.<br />NB. Juniors can enter in equivalent senior competition as well.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-91325652425021240752010-05-31T08:23:00.001+12:002010-05-31T08:27:46.259+12:00Proposed Rule Changes. Napier Club Photography Competitions<ol><li>Maximum print size 6”x 4” (100x 150 mm) Currently unclear, some rule books say 10”x8”</li><li>Entrants Christian name must be in full not just initial.</li><li>Change rule 5 to include - digital enhancement / trick photography are not permitted.</li><li>Any image can only be entered in one section, except the first 3 places for each section will automatically judged for Champion print or slide trophy. Note Juniors can enter both the junior and senior equivalent sections. </li><li>No one may comment or endeavour to influence judges, nor will any discussion between judges be allowed while judging is in progress.</li><li>No Entrant may judge or advise judges on any section they or a family member has an entry in. They must declare their conflict of interest and stand down from judging that section; if appropriate the scribe or coordinator may judge in their place.</li><li>Where there are doubts over an entries validity or eligibility , the entry will still be judged, but results for that section with held until investigations have been completed. </li></ol>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-64648413024681973082010-05-13T21:48:00.002+12:002010-06-04T09:58:34.561+12:00HAWKES BAY PRIZE GIVINGHawke's Bay Prize giving is to be held at Tutira on the 26th June - accomodation available.<br /><br />Any enquiries regarding the Hawkes Bay club please phone Neil Scott on (06) 8565875.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-64054980596011084822010-05-13T21:41:00.007+12:002010-05-31T08:41:55.611+12:002010 JUDGING & COMPETITION DATESThe dates for Club Judging and National Competition are as follows:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Napier Club judging</span> - Saturday 12th June. Heads and photos are to be at the club rooms by 9am.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hawke's Bay judging</span> - Sunday 13th June at Napier Club Rooms.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">National competition</span> to be held at Palmerston North this year on 9th July. Heads to be in Palmerston North by 18th June.</li></ul>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-64238464686241646852010-05-13T21:35:00.002+12:002010-05-13T21:47:20.054+12:00SEARCH & RESCUE NOTICEThe latest Land SAR Newsletter is available from <a href="http://www.landsar.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=1793&Mode=1">here</a><br /><br />Also, a reminder that a general meeting is being held at the Hastings Police Station at 7:30pm on Tuesday May 18th.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-86129697225943248342010-02-02T11:22:00.017+13:002010-02-02T11:48:34.298+13:00MY FIRST CLUB HUNT<div align="left"><em>Peter Canning<br /></em><br />It has been 33 years since I last shot a deer, but the memory and excitement remain. Thus, it was with great anticipation I joined six others on the club hunt to the Ruahines, based at No Mans Hut. I may not have shot a deer this trip, but at least I saw one! Getting closer! </div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433408565522694146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjs243cMHDL1XoJfmRfP5eHI0Y-xcmrX4CnjUBSQm7VgzbinCehlep5ZRXoi0my1HMO9EyokijMSHFQloI-PQ1EgOY4DlL9VJf63xhQQItnJBglOLtQDV-vhFXL3mcM0J6HBWRxVfS6iR/s400/Noname3.jpg" /><br />The trip into the range, on late Friday afternoon, was steep and spectacular. Open tussock and patches of mountain beech replaced thick manuka as we rapidly climbed the range towards the hut. The alpine areas, quite different from the Kawekas where I have been reconnecting with my hunting past, were vast!<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433409634720409266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPq_UySD1EuRr6P4aY3yvcJ-SmSzsY7ah6xUu3GrOJe_LDus-VlicPesbmxA4Y5SoDpUjoJo5JZsGFvKVy4LwechzlmRtTAQ5ueIubG1U5fheWaKW1o4-u5Y_aFKbaNLrMabAYPoi5PwZ/s320/P1010431.JPG" /></p><br /><p></p><p>Excitement on the way in as a deer was sighted by the side of road – next time Murray! At least it proved there were animals there!<br /><br />Arrival at the hut, followed by rapid unloading of vehicles, and the team spread out for a hunt in all directions. Much later a shot indicated success somewhere in the distance, with Aaron and Todd returning with a deer just after dark, shot at a damn long way (I think so anyway!) </p><p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433405420881540882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6x_bcuAT8o68wVRZhYCk-cp7ZRwjJ89le-Ucdg3I263s1sA5f65Oav7SY3hXRljtz4UqWR9Fd6NBbAawT5L0_H2nr9chzHEzifoWx1v88o1bM_hEvrC_nv2dfOAP7NGdD5-kVRgaWa5C/s400/IMG_3953_2.jpg" /><br />This set the pattern for the next three days. The team out early and late, weather (especially wind!) permitting, glassing and finding deer usually at the bottom of steep huge gullies, taking long distance shots and if successful, spending much sweat and energy retrieving them uphill!<br /></p><p></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433408146154338914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSy0L7ayCVGlzcl5-SNVG8Bd9Uk_NwwD5esVHZxFdEuyeywai7GSgq6E4qK7P13ZX9oPsDTZEkLoeMhpehbO5G45a43aVdetpvu7nruguV9p2x9jTy043zkf5TQGgQPHbCzFgHwNno_sS/s400/Noname2.jpg" /><br />Quiet lunchtimes yarning in the hut over a brew – all varieties! And, after hanging fresh venison in the meat safe, evenings spent retelling the day by lantern-light through the smoke of the hut stove. Bloke’s stuff!!I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, and am assured my snoring didn’t keep others awake – it was probably disguised by everyone else’s varied bodily noises! Next time I’ll bring more food and a warmer sleeping bag – didn’t expect a frost in early January!<br /><br />It was great to have my love of hunting rekindled with such an amenable bunch of blokes. Thanks to Aaron, Mark, Todd, Murray, Otto and Simon for having an old fella (me!) along. My long awaited deer is getting closer!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433406284255953186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKI4_sxWvIbYsUcWULbQRXIfjhBdn_KjLPaIyrociaUAHt1AQuVA-TMLk_6cD4h1w8gn8uhdbWG-Kf6cb1oau5fE_bmUNX02guD64EcLJ5EOzugHAoVS3NRISJtIeczxr2fcQpPvkULPD/s400/IMG_4030_2.jpg" /> </p>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-25851749957049341592009-12-20T22:27:00.005+13:002009-12-20T22:32:23.345+13:00FREE STONEY CREEK VOUCHERSTONEY CREEK is looking to further expand its hunting gear with more specialized clothing, backpacks and accessories. At present their design team is in the process of getting feedback on hunters’ needs through the country. They have asked us whether we could distribute the linked questionnaire. There is a $10 voucher for Stoney Creek products to all of you members who complete the questionnaire. If we want the best products here in New Zealand, this is the chance to be part of having your say. To answer this quick questionnaire, please click here: <a href="http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=MLNEN_d1edfb7d">Stoney Creek Survey<br /></a>Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-26646236158713085542009-11-03T13:27:00.001+13:002009-11-03T13:31:31.396+13:00GAME ANIMAL COUNCIL TALKGarry Ottmann from the Game Animal Council establishment committee is coming here on the night of the 10th November to talk to all hunters about the new Game Animal Council. At this stage it's at the Hastings clubrooms, 7.30pm. This is everyone’s chance to hear the proposals and give some feedback on what they think. Pass this on to any hunters you know.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509452508795138465.post-46470858107193314102009-11-03T13:24:00.002+13:002009-11-03T13:31:43.986+13:00GRAEME WITHEY TRAINING SESSIONGraeme Withey is holding a training session in our clubrooms on Saturday 7th November from 2 - 5pm.<br />The training session is to promote his system of identifying sika heads from non-typical heads(ie Hybrids). This session is open to all interested persons.Napier Deerstalkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239016837283782622noreply@blogger.com0