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Sunset behind the jetty pearling to give it a mature look. Not the biggest head I’ve seen, but it is a damn fine one regardless. I was green with envy. I was also impressed when Dale said that while he was carrying the buck back he saw a hind on the track and could have shot it too, but instead decided to let it go. That’s a fine sportsmanlike attitude that I really admire. We all tried hard to get a deer after Dale’s success, but it was not to be. I heard that the previous group on that block hadn’t see any deer at all, which shows how elusive they can be. On the other hand, some bowhunters on the opposite block had got six on their trip – all by using tree stands and baiting with broadleaf. Nevertheless I enjoyed my time on the island. This I rationalised, reminding myself that I don’t always catch fish when I go fishing either. I believe that’s why it’s called a sport – while it is challenging and interesting, there is no guarantee of success. The test was when I asked myself if I wanted to go back next year – and the answer ? – Hell, yes! I found the hunting conditions were similar to Northland. The main difference for me was all the crown fern that impedes hunting. I enjoyed being able to go hunting or fishing – or to do both on the same day. The hut was wonderful and the people were great company and a pleasure to know. Dale’s 8 pointer back at camp 42 NZ Hunting & Wildlife 198 - Spring 2017
World Benchrest Championships preparations well advanced by Ian Owen Target shooting Final entries are now being received for the 14 th World Benchrest Shooting Championships, to be held in Nelson from 2 to 12 November, and shooters from 14 countries have registered. Competitors from all the major players in benchrest shooting are coming including the US, Australia, Canada and the UK. The NZDA Nelson Branch’s organising committee has been busy over the last 3 years putting in place all the necessary arrangements and according to organiser Graeme Smith, “The plan is falling into place nicely.” All infrastructure has been completed at the Packers Creek rifle range and most of the operational needs (targets, medals, etc.) are in place. “We are looking forward to a great time – all we need now is some decent weather,” Graeme told Hunting & Wildife. The championship consists of a mixture of teams and individual competition events, with each country able to enter up to three 4-member teams. New Zealand, the US and Australia have registered the maximum three teams, with some others down to as few as just one shooter. The teams competition will be contested by 17 teams, with the US again considered the dominant country. “However, I am sure our New Zealand teams will make a showing, particularly as they will be on a range they are familiar with,” Graeme said. The renowned Australian scorer Max Coady (who will have some 2 500 targets to mark) will be assisting, and Peter Haxell from Auckland will be helping Max and operating the computer program. Further details are available at http://www.nzdanelson.co.nz/ wbr2017.html Packers Creek rifle range, all spick and span ready for the World Champs The NZ teams are: A Team: Ian Owen (Dunedin), Helen Owen (Dunedin), Tony Titheridge (Christchurch), Judith Peacock (Murchison) B Team: Dougall Cameron (Auckland), Frank Frost (Nelson), Greg Couper (Nelson), Steve Williams (Nelson) C Team: Mark Layland (Rotorua), Malcolm Perry (Putaruru), Peter Frame (Hawke’s Bay), Peter Wall (Hawke’s Bay) NZ Hunting & Wildlife 198 - Spring 2017 43
Page 1 and 2: Hunting NEW ZEALAND SPRING ISSUE 19
Page 3 and 4: Joshua Keen, Tahr, 3rd, G Jamie Fai
Page 5 and 6: Contents News and features Reports
Page 7 and 8: For the past 10 years Natex has pur
Page 9 and 10: Kirstie Wilson and Sue van den Bers
Page 11 and 12: Speech by Hon Peter Dunne, MP for
Page 13 and 14: Tale material produced a number of
Page 15 and 16: Keith Milne, "Purple Flower", 1st,
Page 17 and 18: Mandatory consultation As a statuto
Page 19 and 20: Joshua Keen, "Frosty Morning", 2nd,
Page 21 and 22: TREVOR CHAPPELL TROPHY - Wild sheep
Page 23 and 24: Game management Sika poised for Her
Page 25 and 26: forests at higher altitude within t
Page 27 and 28: Four management units A mixture of
Page 29 and 30: POWER & PRECISION FOR A DEVASTATING
Page 31 and 32: A closer look at Pete’s trophy. T
Page 33 and 34: Jack and Alfie’s first tahr hunt
Page 35 and 36: KIDS' PAGE Stephanie Waghorn (14) s
Page 37 and 38: the things that don’t go as well
Page 39 and 40: Game animal management Wakatipu whi
Page 41 and 42: Action plan What actions could be i
Page 43: “A change of tactics was called f
Page 47 and 48: for the Chinese. It could be argued
Page 49 and 50: The pathologist at work: Jim used e
Page 51 and 52: McCONACHIE TROPHY (chamois) & EGMON

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