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CONTENTS
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The Value of a Life Murray Phillips ............................................................................................. 8 Gen X Takes Gen Y To Spot Z Warren Hall ..................................................................... 10 Taiko Range Opening Christine McCarthy .............................................................................. 12 NZ Game Animal Council Press release................................................................................... 13 Lock, Stock and Barrel Oiling a stock....................................................................................... 16 Young Hunter Story My First Pig Hunt Scott Verschuuren.......................................... 18 take me hunting Kids Page win a free Kilwell prize .................................................. 19 Easter Fallow Roger Stokes ...........................................................................................................20 Habitat Recovering Whio/Blue Duck Andrew Glaser .....................................................22 Thames Valley Branch Hits The Mark With World Championships ................................ 24 Otago Red Deer Herd Trophies (Continued) - Heads 4, 5, & 6 .........................................26 HUNTS Course With a Difference Mike Spray ......................................................................28 Blast from the Past Curiosity In Paradise Valley Norm Hubbard .............................34 Obituary Norman (Norm) Hubbard .............................................................................................35
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TWINS? photographed by James Pearce, South Canterbury Branch, Game Animal (Section A), 2010
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Presidents Report - Alec McIver .................................................................................................. 2 Editorial The Commissioners Poison Mathew Lark ................................................... 3 HUNTS Report - Bill OLeary Bits and Pieces .................................................................... 6 Letters to the Editor ............................................................................................................................. 7 DOC Update - National Hunting Advisor - Brent Beaven ................................................... 16 Tip Offs Photographing Birds In Flight The Easy Way Jeff Banke ....................... 17 Bush Telegraph - News from around the traps ......................................................................32 Stalkers Table Grannie Olives Recipes ................................................................................ 36 Swazi Junior Shoots .............................................................................................................................37 Heritage The Nitzs Brothers Wapiti Heads ......................................................................... 38 Places to Hunt Whanganui Forests Hunting ........................................................................ 40 Book reviews.............................................................................................................................................42 Poetry - Stag Royal Bill Ross ...................................................................................................... 43 Points of Envy - More in the series - 2010 AHT Competition Winners ..................... 44 On Target National Shooting Results ...................................................................................... 45
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NZ Hunting & Wildlife 173 - Winter 2011
PRESIDENTS REPORT
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alec mciver - National President New Zealand Deerstalkers association With another roar and duck shooting opening day over, I hope our members and readers of our magazine were successful. We now have the cold months to try and get through before the spring hunting starts again. However there is still our Rusa and Sambar roar to look forward to in the July/August period and the rest of our bird shooting season. I did see that 50 inch Wapiti bull during the bugle in Fiordland, but he managed to escape. We also let a 45 inch 10-point bull go, but managed to get some good photos of it. This shows what good management can do; its only a matter of time before we will see some great heads come out of the Fiordland again. Game aNimal CouNCil In my last meeting with the Minister of Conservation, Kate Wilkinson on the 23rd May 2011 she advised that the bill, which will enable the Game Animal Council, is before the Parliamentary Counsel Office. This office is outside the core public sector, and its job is to draft and shape bills before they go to their first reading in the House of Representatives. We
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have asked Kate to consider allowing NZDA to have further input into the bills drafting before it reaches first reading; she will feed back to us about this idea. The next major milestone will be the second reading stage, when it will be referred to the appropriate select committee. At this point you, as public submitters will have further opportunities to voice your view of the shape of the new council as it will be enabled in law, not necessarily as it was proposed to the minister. Kate also indicated that time might be running out to get the bill through parliament before this years election, but she will be doing what she can. We offered our support and indicated the Association would do whatever it could with our resources available to help in the process. CoNservatioN maNaGemeNt strateGy There is a lot of Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) reviews coming up for renewal around the country and I wish to encourage branches and members to submit on these,
as it is your chance to have your say for the next ten years in your area. These can be found on the DOC website (www.doc.govt.nz/ getting-involved/consultations/current/) or through the NZDA National Office. So have your say. The advisor to the National Executive will be preparing a template to assist with CMS submissions. Heli-HuNtiNG At my recent meeting with Kate Wilkinson, heli-hunting was another hot topic. I again reiterated our concern about the new short term permits for the wilderness area that will be overlapping into the second ballot period, which is extremely ridiculous. This makes the whole ballot a complete waste of time. I explained this issue to the minister and again she appeared very concerned and possibly misinformed in regard to these permits. She indicated she would be fast tracking legislation changes to stop this activity as under the current legislation it is very hard for the minister and her department to stop this activity.
EDITORIAL
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By: matthew lark, advisor to the National executive
how Jan wrights public essay scores an F For Fail with hunters, Forests and birds
A critical assessment of Dr Jan Wrights report on the use of 1080 published in early June.
My email in-box has been has been cruelly tried by an onslaught of puffed-up press releases and high-flown statements, largely praising the most dangerous, poorly drafted and inadequate report produced by any independent officer of Parliament in recent years. The Ombudsmen, the Auditor-General and the Parliamentary Commissioner for the environment, are supposed to guard the guards, as the Roman satirist Juvenal once put it. They report to the entire Parliament and the public on the activities and conduct of state bodies, either on their own motion or when prompted by requests or complaints from MPs or citizens. So why has the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, (a physicist with no credentials in ecology whatsoever), so failed the esteem and regard of her office lately? Well, by producing an inflammatory and credulous report called - Evaluating the use of 1080: Predators, poisons and silent forests. Its an entertaining read if nothing else, the kind of thing you can pass judgment at best while waiting for your dog to be vaccinated. To give it more consideration would be folly and a waste of your mental agility; trust me I did so and felt a sinking sobering feeling when Id finished. This report lacks the breadth of intellect and precision of investigation, professional attention to impartiality and above all the good sound advice which Im so used to finding in reports by the officers of Parliament. The heli-hunting subcommittee, chaired by David Hodder has been active appearing before conservation boards, producing letters and papers for public consumption and in media and official information matters. The subcommittee is currently awaiting advice from a Christchurch barrister on a formal legal opinion on the challengability of the recent version 5 heli-hunting short term permits We have undertaken to publicise the names of the heli-hunting permit holders in this edition of the NZ Hunting and Wildlife magazine. (See page 32) aNNual CoNfereNCe We have our annual conference coming up in Tuatapere on the 21st 24th July 2011. This will be a great event for this small community. I am looking forward to the next twelve months as these will be exciting and changing times for hunting in New Zealand. GooD luCk aND safe HuNtiNG Ill start my critical deconstruction by examining the purpose Jan Wright claims as the germ behind the report. Like many such germs, this is in the law which governs her office. She claims that her investigation of 1080 is made pursuant to section 16 (1) (a) to (c) of the Environment Act 1986. Fair enough! Thats the section she should use to inform her on how to spend tax-payers money to look at a tricky question. But when I reminded myself of the contents of S16, I found enormous gaps between what it empowers her to do, and what she did in this case. This section is called Functions of the Commissioner, and subsection 1(a) states: (a) With the objective of maintaining and improving the quality of the environment, to review the system of agencies and processes established by the Government to manage the allocation, use, and preservation of natural resources, and to report the results of any such review to the House of Representatives and to such other bodies or persons as the Commissioner considers appropriate: Jans report does nothing of the sort. She fails to outline clearly or accurately how 1080 is used, or by whom. It fails to provide an easy to understand context of law and its use, which shows how and above all why, 1080 is used by so many agencies. She also fails to make adequate recommendations in chapter 8, which effectively guide the performance of the agencies and systems shes supposed to review, giving only scant regard to paltry matters like improving DOCs website, and having the AHB specifically mentioned in the Ombudsmen Act. These are hardly ground-breaking suggestions and fall far short of any recommendation that might have come from a critical comprehensive review as subsection (1) (a) above would expect.
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Subsection (b) states: (b) Where the Commissioner considers it necessary, to investigate the effectiveness of environmental planning and environmental management carried out by public authorities, and advise them on any remedial action the Commissioner considers desirable: Well what a surprise; Jan had a golden opportunity here to investigate the slipshod ways in which regional and district plans have allowed 1080 operations to become a norm and she could have recommended means of correcting this ugly trend. She could have researched and commented on the poor attention to detail in many resource consent applications made by DOC and regional councils, on dirty operational matters like actual known effects on non-target species, and post-operational monitoring and clean-up of the carcasses of birds and other beasts. Why, she could even have sought to stop the wilful trick DOC enjoys playing right now, of declining to request that its consents for aerial bombardments be notified by councils, though it knows it can request such notification, under the RMA. But no, we expect too much. Section 1.3 of Jans report states that it doesnt cover: The conduct or outcomes of specific operations, except occasionally as examples And, The controls and regulations around the registration and use of 1080 in detail. My question is - why does this report not cover these things? Surely Jan isnt living in a padded green cell full of twittering nearly extinct birds and useless lizards nobodys ever heard of? Surely she knows the planning, management and tools used to dispense 1080 like sugar across our woe begotten woods, are the main things that trouble the public, far more than the pellets and carrots themselves which carry it. If she doesnt, then she needs to re-read her report in the light of social context, and to be less credulous around nerdy planners and boastful boffins who mix the stuff, and tell her its all okay and the nice birdies will just spit it out. If it is arguable that shes fulfilled the conditions of subsection (c) of this section, I think she might have conveniently paused for lunch, before getting down to subsection (g), which enables her: (g) To encourage preventive measures and remedial actions for the protection of the environment. Heres a little game for you. Read (g) above and then read Jans visionary recommendations 8.1 and 8.2. The first quashes any parliamentary collective caution over 1080 and dismisses it as nonsensical by recommending no moratorium on its use be imposed. The second tells environment minister Dr Nick Smith, to dash it all, and throw out the tricky web of regulation surrounding 1080 use, and to bring a simple stupid system in, preferably with a national environmental standard, starring foremost in a panoply of blunt new legal instruments. Can you see the problem here? It is that Jan has failed you and me and even the possums, by insisting in her final chapter, that more 1080 in a simple even naked system of use and broadcast, is the best way for the future. Can such recommendations do anything but harm to the environment and compromise its protection that S16 (g) is trying to guard against? If the germ of this lazy piece of work is wanting, then the seed that sprouted is also lacking some basic characteristics which might have made this a blooming florescence, more than a toxic triffid. Among the other things Jan decided not to deal within this or any concurrent reports are: Detailed analysis of community perceptions and attitudes towards the use of 1080. And further, Concerns held by some Maori regarding the physical, cultural and spiritual impact of using 1080. Well, this is interesting. This officer of our Parliament, has only chosen the bits of the 1080 issue she can read about in others data, extracted selectively from a long and tattered list of received and widely contested journal articles and non-peer-reviewed pamphlets from DOC and the Animal Health Board. The entire tiresome list of 213 end notes to this report refers to only two publications which deal with social science and specifically, public attitudes as determined by social science, in respect of possum control. Neither report, (both of which Ive read), deals with 1080 at all. I further observe that no effort appears to have been made to examine Maori world views of their own taiao turoa or natural world, and where bombarding it with 1080 fits, if at all;
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certainly our learned commissioner doesnt cite any works shes read on that complex and vexing subject. If what isnt covered is an insult, then those views whom the earnest commissioner sought but didnt even have the grace to acknowledge or discuss, is a woeful injury. Our own national president and a distinguished life member of NZDA, Bill OLeary, were among those who fronted up to Jan Wrights office, to present eloquent and well-argued testimony to the fault our members find with 1080 and its uses. On that noble end of objective impartiality, to which our presidents visit should have contributed, Jan writes in her foreword: In order to fully understand the concerns about 1080, my staff and I have had lengthy discussions with a variety of people at the forefront of the opposition to its use. We have striven to understand the nature of their concerns and studied the written material they have produced. If this is so, I can only ask Why is no so-called anti-1080 publication or reference cited at all in the entire report? Why was no reference to such opposition considered within the complex and unwieldy criteria used in chapters 4 and 5, to give 1080 the commissioners stamp of approval? Why are neither data from anti-1080 sources, nor even any anecdotes included, where copious anecdotal and unpublished data sources are cited and quoted from those who would see its use increased?
to be right, fails even to acknowledge her error of fact, and twists it by suggesting this species suffers harm that it doesnt in reality. Not until the end of note 20, buried in the back of this report, do we see the actual detail of hihi distribution. Even there it is not explicit that no single bird of this species is at any risk at all. Jans additions to the mythology continue in section 2.2 where she states:
At least 19 species of native forest birds, including kakapo, hihi (stitchbird), tieke (saddleback) are under attack from introduced mammals.
Again where the writing is fluent, the nonsense it imparts is nought but flannel. I know well, as will some of you, that no kakapo or any significant stock of saddlebacks are under threat from any mammals. All critical saddleback stocks since the mid sixties, have been on vermin-free offshore islands that few can get to. Kakapo have all been domiciled on offshore islands, which you can be prosecuted for even thinking about entering, since a failed transfer to Little Barrier in the early eighties. In this summation, I didnt count DOCs recent blunders which saw them try to introduce saddlebacks to Ulva Island, which cannot even be declared pest free yet. Nor have I fully explained that sensitive issue of adult kakapo being put on Pearl Island in the late nineties, which had three rat species on it at the time, or the kakapo adults left to be eaten by cats in the Eastern skyline of Stewart Island. I include them here so you know that DOC has itself left these species on occasion at risk of being eaten, even where it knows it shouldnt; I wonder if Dr Wright knows that? What Im getting at here is the credibility of this report, when it makes basic mistakes and fluffs like this, where a bit of research on the true state of threatened species, might lend Jan some more sympathy amongst her wider audience. Other problems in this paper are myriad and briefly they include: 1. A bizarre reference to 1080 operations which did not benefit species. The example used is the orange-fronted parakeet, a moribund birdie curio which is barely a species at all, and is virtually extinct in the small patch of Canterbury it still survives in. What Jan doesnt say here, is that there are numerous populations of black stilts, brown teal, robins, parakeets and elderly kaka and kiwi, who will also gain no benefit at all from more 1080 drops. Perhaps DOC only gave her one example to look at? A curious assertion that secondary poisoning of rats is the only way to kill stoats. This is a big bummer for all those stoats who still want to eat eggs out of nests or traps, or who have the misfortune to be trapped in trapping rings around those nests. I think Jan will find she needs to meet some stoats and see how they work in forests before letting this assertion add to her new mythology. A complete dismissal of bio-controls and biocides, such as landcare and others have spent over $30,000,000 on over the past decade. This is a glib passing over of these new and potentially much safer forms of bio-technology and it is sad to see a report of this kind fail even to make one recommendation about their future development.
Beyond the stunted shoot weve already encountered, are some branching leaves which bear the blight of errors of fact and judgment, which further trouble this poisoned plant. The factual errors are devious at best and downright disingenuous at worst. Jan has throughout this report attempted to capture what she sees as the sorry state of all those hapless creatures nobody ever sees anymore, and few can even name, that come under the coverall title of indigenous biodiversity. Now personally I love many of these birdies, beasties and creepy-crawlies, and unlike Jan I know many of them pretty well through much personal experience in the field. She goes to town on the plight of the flightless, slow-breeding denizens of forests of yesteryear, like kiwis, kakapos and lizards, and in trumpeting the mythology already so grown on by DOC, she even adds to it. Check out figure 1.2 in chapter 1. A nice little picture of the hihi, or stitchbird; heard of it? I thought not. Of this species she writes:
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Hihi nest in tree holes, so are very vulnerable to predation by possums, rats and stoats.
Well, the first assertion is right, they do nest in holes, but these days no large or even self-sustaining population of hihi lives anywhere, where rats, possums or stoats also live. Hihi became extinct on the North Island around 1900, and live only on Little Barrier, Tiritiri and Kapiti islands, in any numbers. None of these now harbour any four-footed furry fellows at all. The only other places this species lives are two fenced zoos, of doubtful conservation value, and worse, an unfenced one in Auckland. The populations in these zoos constitute less than 2% of the total hihi population and they in no way contribute to the long-term conservation of this bird. I find it insulting that Jan Wright, who is meant 3.
Well are you convinced now? Not even a book for the coffee or card table Id say. I mark it F for frustrating, F for foolish, F for fundamentally implausible, and F for FAILED.
HUNTS REPORT
the availability of the ex police rifles make running bigger training shoots much easier no need to borrow rifles from branch members, no rezeroing issues and a common calibre.
bIts AND pIeCes

Bill oleary, National Coordinator, HuNts Bits and Pieces I have just got back from a weeks duck hunting and this column is a bitsy one in order to meet publishing deadlines. To be totally honest, my mind is still preoccupied with the frustrations of the worst duck opening I have had in years, and this follows on from my even more fruitless salmon season. The rest of the family including my new son-in-law shot well, but I just never seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Despite all my planning, getting my eyes seen to and investing in the latest shotshell technology, I would have been duckless if it hadnt been for some South Canterbury hospitality. Even down there, my bad luck affected a pond that in previous years had been duck city. Recently I fielded an inquiry relating to the ex police rifles used for HUNTS courses. It is worth reminding branches that the rifles were sourced from a stock that were to be destroyed but were then released specifically for hunter safety education. A condition was that the rifles were to be stored and used under the supervision of a warranted (HUNTS) instructor. HUNTS activities and organised range shooting would be the norm. The rifles are not available for loaning out, nor can they be modified. It is important to keep in mind that these rifles are there for the HUNTS programme rather than for a particular branch and on occasion may be required for a course running in another branch. Any queries or concerns relating to the rifles should be addressed to me. Well the training year is looking very busy. My inbox indicates courses in Rakaia (possibly two), South and North Canterbury, Nelson (two courses), Wairarapa and Hutt Valley Branches. There will be others. Mike Spray has been involved with a course on Great Barrier Island and has had to bring the trainees across and down to Glen Hartstone at Waikato to get a hunting venue.
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The demand for courses continues to grow. Inquiries are regularly coming through from the MSC and NZDA websites. I have several schools and community youth training groups showing an interest and having to be put on hold while we consider if we can deliver. We have even received several inquiries from Australia. Under pinning all this HUNTS activity is instructor assessment that is essential to maintaining the quality and integrity of our national scheme. This year I plan to bring instructors in from adjacent branches to assist on courses that I can get to. Apart from the opportunity to workshop issues involving course organisation and content, there will also be assessment for instructors on the qualification pathway. It would be a great help if branch coordinators would advise me of course dates. Instructors who have been on the pathway for some time should make early contact so we can map out what needs to happen to push things along. My last bit follows on from my last column. In the USA, and in fact almost anywhere hunter education courses are run, there is a big emphasis on hunting ethics and hunter awareness of relevant legislation and regulations. In North America, a hunter education course is a mandatory requirement for getting a hunting licence. In a number of states our HUNTS course is accepted as fulfilling this requirement and therefore making a HUNTS certificate a valuable document. The clincher in negotiating this recently with California and Hawaii was the ethics component in our HUNTS course. The minimum is two hours and is delivered in the lecture room when we look at NZDA hunting guidelines, respect for land owners Bill oleary and managers, firearm National Coordinator,
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legislation and firearm safety, fair chase and clean kill. On the hill it is delivered in following up and dispatching wounded animals and utilisation of the meat and trophy. In the hut and on the track it is delivered in respecting other users of the outdoors and in care of the environment. If a HUNTS course delivers these things it will more than meet the standards set by international hunter education programs and the expectations of our own country. Now I am off for a week in the bush with the Nelson youth HUNTS course, and the weather report for the Buller is rain becoming wide spread. Great weather for ducks!
frances oleary and one of her salmon. Bill got time to do salmon fishing after a break of 15 years and took frances for the first time. Bill tied up her gear, showed her how to cast and put out a chair for her to fish from and guess what!!? and guess who got a second salmon two days later! so guess who is taking Bill fishing next season?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor I have to admit stunned horror on reading Alec Asquiths description of animal dispatch as reported from his HUNTS course (NZH&W magazine, April to June 2011). I can only hope he misunderstood! Printing the description brings the organisation into disrepute and emphasises the need for a thorough editing job on submitted material. Alec stated, The technique was to stick the knife through the middle of the throat, then push outwards, severing the windpipe. Contrary to the World War II movie techniques of ear to ear. Severing the windpipe is useless as a technique for killing - think of it as a radical tracheotomy. A poorly shot animal that escaped with a severed windpipe might finally die of starvation (assuming the oesophagus was also severed) or wound infection many days later. Death by throat cutting is achieved by depriving the brain of oxygen via the blood supply, by severing both of the carotid arteries. A long, swift stroke that clearly takes in the major blood vessels is the goal. The World War II movies are much closer to humane destruction than the HUNTS course; apparently. If your knife isnt sharp enough for this technique then learn to sharpen it and dont hunt again until you have it right. Long tough guard hairs make this difficult but not impossible. The description of humane throat cutting for sheep, as set out in The Code of Welfare for Sheep and Beef Cattle, is a good guide. I quote: Bleeding an animal should be carried out using a sharp knife with the incision cutting both carotid arteries and jugular veins in one swift stroke. Breaking the neck or severing the spinal cord immediately after cutting the throat only produces paralysis, does
not affect the time it takes for the animal to become unconscious and adds to the potential pain and distress of the procedure.
A similar technique is suitable for any animals small enough for most hunters to try killing by hand rather than shooting a second time. I desperately hope that HUNTS courses do not teach severing the windpipe. It is a recipe for great suffering and flies in the face of grand notions about ethical treatment of hunted animals espoused in the same edition of H&W! Sharyn Price North Otago Branch NZDA
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I write in response to Alec McIvers comments re my editorial, Is it time? in the latest Wildlife. I was surprised and disappointed by his comments - surprised because this was the article the executive said they would not print, and disappointed by his defensive and negative reply. In fact, it seems as if he missed the entire point of my article. It was not to attack NZDA. Indeed I support it and like others I wish to see it being fully effective and a strong advocate. If I didnt care, I wouldnt have bothered to ask questions. Instead Id just walk away. In the light of current and potential threats to hunting and firearm owners, it is timely to ask key questions. One such question is whether the current needs of the hunting fraternity in NZ would be better served by an organisation whose structure and ethos matched the challenge of the age. There are over 250,000 licensed firearms owners in NZ compared to only approx 7,000 NZDA members and it would be healthy to ask what kind of representation do these people want and need as we face the future. Id like to be involved in a proper review, but isnt the initiation of a review surely the responsibility of the president and executive and not done as a knee jerk reaction? In such a review members and other key stakeholders in the hunting fraternity should be asked for their comments and submissions and I have no doubt a good number, like myself, would welcome the opportunity to participate. Alec McIvers response however does raise questions around NZDAs willingness to selfscrutiny and change. There are questions too about producing a credible review document, such as the right kind of expertise needed, funding, a proper time frame and the right scope of such a review. Given that I was notified of the invitation to do this review only via the NZ Hunting and Wildlife magazine, and with the incredibly short time frame of a little over three months, people may ask if NZDA executive are really serious about it! I took the time to raise some serious questions. I had hoped for a serious and considered response. Alex Gale Reply by J Crone, Chairperson editorial subcommittee of NZ Hunting & Wildlife Alex Gale has expressed his surprise and disappointment over his previous letter on this subject, claiming that the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association National Executive had chosen not to print his article. This is not the case. The decision not to run with Alexs original letter was not made by the National Executive, but by the editorial subcommittee of NZ Hunting & Wildlife. The National Executive did not sight the original letter at all. The reason why NZ Hunting & Wildlife did not print the letter when it was submitted in December 2010 was because the theme was remarkably similar to another letter from Alex Gale that was printed in 2006. The by line was almost identical and the latest letter didnt add a great deal to an old debate. As it happens NZDA has taken the issues raised seriously and has created an opportunity for wider debate on the need for change, to be held at the annual conference in July. Alexs contribution was invited and would be welcomed.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Canada geese
Dear Sir, Since 1982 I have been working diligently creating, enhancing and developing wetlands for waterfowl on my two farms west of Eketahuna entirely at my own expense. I have five large lakes and twenty-one smaller ponds. These are complete with all the requirements of wetland birds such as islands, irregular shoreline, shallow wading and dabbling bays, resting, grazing and preening areas etc. I have also fenced and planted in excess of [documented] 30,000 trees in conjunction with these wetlands. Sixteen species of waterfowl use this habitat regularly as well as twentyone species of other mostly native birds. These areas are registered under the QEll Covenant. With one stroke of the pen the Minister of Conservation has turned the clock back almost one hundred years to the pest mentality that should be put on a dusty shelf alongside the 1930s Department of Internal Affairs deer culling manual by declaring the Canada goose a PEST. The Canada goose is considered world wide as the ultimate and premium game/ table bird and enjoyed, also world wide, as a wonderful amenity on domestic lakes both rural and urban. This bird in particular is a tremendous asset to this country not a PEST. Failure in wildlife management does not follow that wildlife then becomes a PEST. You have caved in to a minute number of vocal farmers and we all know it; and you have failed to count the numbers who will recoil against you at the next election. What view the rest of the world will have of your decision is not something I would like to contemplate as it reeks of a failed and ignorant aspect of a socalled civilized society. I have voted National for 44 years, that has now come to an end. I will lobby against your government wherever and however I can between now and November. H I [Bud] Jones
STORY
the vALue OF A LIFe

By murray Phillips, manawatu Branch The stag stood motionless, head raised, gaze fixed ahead. A light timbered eight, he was not of the trophy standard we had climbed so hard to secure. However, with our trip fast coming to an end and not a lot to show for our strenuous efforts, it was decision time. Take the young Red in front of us now, or sit tight and await proceedings. With time ticking by, the decision was inevitably made for us as a full throated roar emitted from a stand of bush directly above the first stag. Turning our attention to the bush edge, a set of white tipped antlers visualised from within the dark forested undergrowth as a large bodied Red stag boldly stepped from cover to face the intruder below. Developing a sudden lack of courage, the young animal quickly retreated a safe distance back down the spur and into the bush, surrendering ground only moments before he had held with such defiance. Standing on a slight mound, the larger stag let out a second challenging roar, making it clear to all that he was the master of this domain, and those foolish enough to defy his rule would be met with strong resistance. Nestling behind my rifle, a hasty inspection through the scope revealed the stag to be a respectable head, and the decision was quickly made to secure the beast. Taking a steady bead on his front shoulder, the thundering report from the rifle echoed throughout the valley below, as the stag flinched, staggered, then collapsed, before coming to rest against a lone totora tree. Making our way across to the fallen beast, it was congratulations and hand shakes all round, as we examined the large Red, which lay motionless at our feet. Of solid timber and an even ten, well developed points, with a length and spread around the thirty-inch mark. We were extremely pleased to finally secure our first animal for the trip. He had been a long time coming too. It was now late morning on day four of a six-day hunting trip. Long time hunting mate Tony and I had tramped deep into the Ruahine Forest Park in search of Red stags. Our success until now had been nothing to get excited about - what with showery, blustery southerly weather to contend with, and spasmodic roaring. Whilst we had encountered the odd hind, stags had remained elusive. Upon completion of the customary photo session, we were both having a bite to eat, when a moan drifted across to our position from somewhere opposite the spur we were sitting on. Cupping his hands together, Tony bellowed back in an attempt to promote some reaction and awaited proceedings. Our reply back was immediate, so following a brief discussion, it was decided that I would remain and butcher my stag, then drop back down to the hut with the meat and antlers, while Tony would attempt to secure himself a set of antlers and a supply of meat. After all... Two stags in the bush are worth double the venison in the freezer! With good lucks and the usual cautions of safety, my mate disappeared from sight to stalk the distant stag.
The butchering task completed and carrying a fully laden daypack of meat, antlers and rifle, I slowly made my way back around the forested hillside before reaching the track, which eventually took me back to the hut. With a good meal under my belt I was able to admire the set of antlers beside the hut door and relax for the remainder of the day. As the afternoon wore on and the crisp autumn chill began to take hold, the tell tale signs that Jack Frost was on his way were evident. I was beginning to grow impatient for my mates return as dusk passed and darkness took hold of the surrounding backcountry. With the evening meal consumed, and still no return of my hunting companion, I was now beginning to become concerned for my mates well being. As the minutes slowly passed to hours, a terrible awareness that something had gone wrong began to develop. Not to worry I thought, Tony had good gear, was experienced in bush survival, and had food. Whilst it was cold, the southerly had since passed and it was now calm and dry. No doubt he would be tucked up under a log, probably with a set of antlers for company, and would be back shortly after dawn with the tale of all tales to tell... As darkness gave way to the pale light of dawn, I was already on my way back up the track with a supply of food, liquid and warm clothing. Reaching a vantage point on the track I fired three evenly spaced rifle shots into the air and waited, breath held, for a reply. Nothing! Continuing up, I then began retracing my route of the previous day, arriving back at the carcase of yesterdays stag. Again I fired three evenly spaced shots into the air and waited. Never had I been so desperate to hear the return volley of shots from my mate so I knew he was OK. Again silence was my only companion. I continued searching for the remainder of the day, returning to the hut late afternoon, both physically and mentally exhausted. Besides locating a few boot marks, which Tony had made on his way down the spur yesterday morning, I had no idea of his whereabouts. Swinging the hut door open, I longed to find my mate curled up asleep in his sleeping bag; however it was not to be. The hut was silent, cold and empty. Knowing now that something serious had occurred, I prepared my pack for a fast trip out. As I made my way along the track back to the road end to raise the alarm, my mind
wondered back to trips we had shared over the last sixteen-years I had known Tony. Here was a man who would spare no expense on his chosen sport. His equipment was of the highest quality. He had only recently purchased a tactical scope for his latest short magnum rifle. Shes a bit heavier than a conventional scope, he had told me, but heywhats a few hundred grams here and there if it means tagging a deer at 500 metres! Food and refreshments were another passion of his and he could always be relied upon to ensure we had a few treats while in the hills. Our latest trip was no exception, as he pulled a one litre bottle of Jim Beam from his pack on our first evening at the hut. Could have got a smaller bottle of the cheaper stuff, he reasoned, but hell, we only do these trips once or twice a year, so whats a bit of extra weight, and a few extra dollars for quality huh? My thoughts suddenly turned to his family. HIS FAMILY! In my desperation, I had forgotten all about his family! How do you tell the wife of your best mate that he is missing? How does she tell their two young children, Shaun aged five, and Jessica aged two, that, Daddy is missing and might not be coming home? As the police car pulled up the driveway and Sarah opened the front door, she knew from my body language the moment I climbed from the vehicle that something was terribly wrong. With tears streaming from my eyes, I relayed to her the events of the last 48 hours. With Jessica on her lap, and Shaun grasping her leg, Sarah sat and listened, numb with shock. Her greatest fear and worst nightmare was now a reality; the father of her children, lover and best friend was now missing. The Search and Rescue coordination team swung into action, with a search scheduled to begin early the next morning. Over the next two days, over thirty people were involved in the operation. On the morning of the third day, Tonys body was located at the bottom of a small bluff. It appeared he had lost his footing while negotiating a steep section of country and fallen. The impact had not been fatal; however it had rendered him unable to move. He had had the peace of mind to cover himself with warm clothing, emergency blanket, and his medical kit was beside him. His rifle was located at the top of the bluff; hence he had been unable to signal to me his location. The post mortem revealed his death was due to internal injuries, with his
passing not more than eight to twelve hours before his body was located. Six metres from his body lay a light timbered set of eight-point antlers. The same young stag we had watched five days earlier. I am now pleased to advise that this story is pure fiction (untrue). Whilst I do have a good hunting mate called Tony, and last roar we did secure a nice ten-point Red stag from the Ruahine Ranges, Tony is very much alive and kicking. The purpose of this article is to draw your attention to the very real dangers we face each time we enter the hills on a hunting trip. Several lives are lost each year, which may have been avoidable had the victims been carrying an emergency locator beacon. As hunters we spend large sums of money on our chosen sport, but often are not prepared to fork out a small sum of money for the hiring of a locator beacon. We sight the extra weight as a reason not to carry such a device, however many people will carry treats into the hills with them with little regard to a few extra kilograms on their backs. The Manawatu Branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association owns two portable emergency locator beacons that are available to club members for a very modest hiring charge of $5.00 per weekend. Weighing in at a mere 180 grams, they weigh no more than a king sized cake of chocolate. When activated, they greatly improve the odds of locating an injured person as opposed to retrieving a victim; saving money in rescue coordination, many voluntary man hours of searching and, most importantly, a life. If your branch does not own a locator beacon(s) for hiring by its members, why not raise the subject at your next branch meeting? Before heading out on your next hunting trip, ask yourself this question: What is the well being of your fellow branch members worth to you, but more importantly, what value does your family place on your life?
editors note: Funds can be obtained for branches to purchase their own portable emergency locator beacons to hire to their members as the Manawatu NZDA Branch does contact the national office for advice on applications to funding agencies,
STORY
GeN X tAkes GeN Y tO spOt Z

By Warren Hall, Nor th Canterbur y Branch I met young Sam and his dad Mike on a club night where I learnt that he had his name down for my organised hunting trips. On impulse I decided to tuck him under my wing and share my experiences to give him a head start on his hunting career. Sam is sixteen, about two-metres tall and plays rugby three times a week. What was I thinking? Where was my brain? Im sixty-years old, a lot shorter and definitely not a rugby player. The forecast for that weekend was superb as all ten guys, two per vehicle, left for different valleys. Sam and I dropped the tiny inflatable boat in the water, and after a long and bouncy drive we slowly puttered off across to the other side of the lake. The craft was so small and light that the two of us could lift and conceal it in the scrub without difficulty. Packs on and off we went walking up, up and even more up, until sick and tired of bush bashing in the dark we called a halt on a flat spot and crashed for the night. Next morning we cleared the bushline, dropped our packs, and made camp. Then with just the essentials strolled on up to the top. Well at least Sam did; I just gasped all the way. Lunch was a lazy affair and mid afternoon saw us meandering along an undulating ridge. A movement some way off caught my eye and from the prone position using my far
young sam
young sam at spot Z with his chamois

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We had to go down a rocky chimney to our animal
the Diy pram-type dodger that kept us dry
sam skinning his head
lookers I saw a young chamois staring back. We played the waiting game and eventually he started feeding just below the ridge. Sam (with me a scant two paces behind) sneaked a little closer to a suitable rocky outcrop perfect for a (rock solid) rest. Sams rifle spoke, whereupon the animal hunched up. Yup, you guessed, somewhere aft! Later we confirmed he would never reproduce. More lead in the air with zero effect. With no more ammo in his rifle I left Sam and scurried forward to dispatch the animal, but not before I observed the chamois had his cheeks sucked in! We had to go down a rocky chimney to our animal, where the honourable photos were taken followed by lesson one - demonstrating
the messy art of removing the haggis in the tummy cavity. I even suggested that Sam should take over, but his reply was that it would be silly for both of us to get smelly hands. So much for lesson one! Bright too. Teamwork had us hauling the carcass straight up, and in a precarious position, my knee popped the camera from my top pocket. I eventually found it further down and was surprised it still worked. Back up top for lesson two or is it three? Skinning and dismembering. While making use of my small Opinel knife that I carry in my hat band, we were impressed at how well it kept an edge. Sam is now learning by doing the job, removing all the meat from the carcass and into cotton cloth bags then into his pack, (thats lesson four). I didnt get to sixty without learning a few things. While moving down hill, and pausing often, the silence in the valley was invaded by a cruising dark blue Hughes
500 helicopter obviously seeking chamois. He worked the tops and then over into the next valley. Apparently chamois are worth of couple of grand back on the game ranch, where lazy paying clients shoot them. No chance a client would put in the hard yards like we did. That evening, satisfied with our team work and effort, we gorged on good food and slept deeply. Next morning I found sections of the old track and marked the route with coloured string. Upon arriving back at the boat about midday, we saw that the lake was foaming with white caps, and decided to wait. We spent the time wisely. Sam head skinning and helping me make up a pram-type dodger for the bow of our dinghy that worked well as it kept us dry! Halfway home on at a high point on the road Sam texted his parents to inform them the reason for our lateness. While Sam benefited from one-on-one lessons in a hunting context, I was able to revisit a favourite spot of my recently deceased hunting buddy Richard Juras, (Big Dick) who now has a rock cairn up on the tops where he loved to be; and so the cycle of life continues. Was I satisfied with our jaunt, you bet!
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ARTICLE
tAIkO rANGe OpeNING

sOuth CANterburY brANCh
By Christine mcCar thy, south Canterbur y Branch The day started with the South Canterbury Branch president Tim McCarthy welcoming everyone along to the range. A special welcome was made to our special guests: Steve Earnshaw from the Timaru District Council; Shane Broughton representing NZ Police; Charles Forsyth, South Island member of the national executive and especially to Alan Evans both a past branch and national president. Tim noted that he was disappointed, but not surprised, that some people that were invited failed to appear; the fact being that firearms and shooting in general gets a fair bit of bad press. However the reason for the invitation was in fact to officially open the range, so that NZDA can train and encourage everyone in the safe handling and legitimate use of firearms. Tim then went on to briefly provide background on the setting up of the range complex. In 2006 after a decade of shooting on the old range over the hill at Claremont Bush Road, the property was sold. It was to be only a short time after the sale before the branch had to close the range despite having invested in some significant infrastructure. However it was not only the NZDA that the sale impacted on; it also affected Target Shooting NZ and NZ Police who were left with no range to train on. The search for a new site was on. It had to tick all the boxes for a safety template that would be acceptable to the range certifying inspectors. Thanks to James Irvine, such a site, and one that was not too far from the old range, was found. The costs of getting a range set up and running was going to be a big ask for any one club or organisation. So the idea of forming a trust made up of the different shooting disciplines was put forward to the branch, which picked up the ball and ran with it. While the setting up of a range looks simple in detail, the branch soon learnt that the safety template can infringe on surrounding farms as far back as four kilometres! So without the permission and support of the neighbouring farmers bordering the new site it would not have happened. Tim then went on to thank James Jamison and his wife for kindly allowing the trust to use the land that the range is on. He then went on to thank the Evans, Minehan and Black families. Last, but not least, Graeme Talbot who leases the land the trust uses, (while continuing to work his daily farming around them) was thanked. He just happens to be an avid shooter himself. While the branch was constructing the range it was very interesting to note that more than twenty ranges throughout New Zealand had been closed down. The enforcement of the safety template had made it financially impossible to maintain such ranges. Tim also made mention that without the financial commitment of a number of private individuals, the South Canterbury Branch, along with NZ Police underwriting the funding the new range would not have been possible. Not only had they managed to complete the complex and have the range fully certified, but also within the budget. On the commercial side, the trust has one of the most cost efficient and practical ranges for the police who use it over ninety-days a year. Tim then went on to thank the certifiers of the range; it had been a long drawn out process involving Inspector Joe Green, NZ Police; Wally Cole, Pistol NZ and Bill OLeary NZDA and MSC. The South Canterbury Branch were indeed indebted to the dedicated team of volunteers who put in the hard yards, working tirelessly weekend after weekend, putting their trade skills to work; pouring concrete, building and plumbing. A safety plan had to be written for the entire complex and Peter Brown, the branchs Senior Range Officer set to work and came up with a very acceptable plan for the certifiers. A great working team always has a great leader and this team was no exception. Leading from the front as always, was a very special man who had the drive and determination to see this project through. He handled everything from the legal minefields, building permits and consents, to driving the digger to form the berms. It was felt that the work James Irvine had put into making this range a reality needed special recognition, so the branch found it entirely appropriate that the range be named The James Irvine Range. Special guest Allan Evans was then introduced to the gathering by Tim. Allan is a past president of the South Canterbury Branch; he was the National President from 1972 1974 and again from 1975 1977. Over the years Allan has worked tirelessly for the good of all people in New Zealand who enjoy the outdoors and so it was a great honour to have him officially open the range. So without further ado Allan took over and unveiled the range plaque and cut the ribbon. Allan, with the assistance of his grandson, Hamish Norton, (a current member of the branch executive), then went on to carry out the honour of firing the first official shot down the range. Guests were then invited to take the opportunity to fire a few shots down the range. A barbeque and non alcoholic refreshments followed and after lunch the annual triangular shoot was held, which meant a great day was had by all.
Guests trying out the benchrest facilities
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1080 repOrt Is sCAremONGerING

Criticism of the role of new Game Animal Council in the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environments (PCE) Report on evaluating the use of 1080 lacks fact, balance or impartiality said Garry Ottmann, Chairman of the Game Animal Councils Establishment Committee The report poses questions about the possible role of the Game Animal Council such as: What happens if for instance, DOC wanted to carry out an aerial 1080 operation to kill possums, stoats and rats in an area where there would be a risk of killing deer? And Because of the risk of by-kill that 1080 poses to deer, it is not clear what would happen if an agency wishes to use 1080 to control possums, rats and stoats in areas managed by the Council. If the Commissioners Office really wanted answers to those questions it would have been relatively simple to come to the Establishment Committee and ASK said Garry Ottmann. This has not happened. The Report of Recommendations to the Minister of Conservation on the establishment of the Game Animal Council states: The Committee recognises that DOC is the manager of public conservation land and retains the overall responsibility for controlling wild animals there. Through public processes such as Conservation Management Strategies and management plans, DOC and the public decide what areas are top conservation priorities, and DOC manages these accordingly. The Committee is of the view that the Council and DOC should work co-operatively together to identify, by public processes, priority areas where animals need to be actively controlled for conservation purposes. Outside of these areas, however, the Council would be mandated to manage these species for their hunting benefits. This reflects the current and projected future situation whereby DOC carries out only limited wild animal control on some land under its jurisdiction, and has indicated that even if it were better resourced; wild animal control would not be a priority in most areas. The PCE report has selectively taken phrases from our report to support its questions and conclusions but has failed to take into account the context of those phrases and the recommendations as a whole. said Garry Ottmann. The PCE Report makes great stock of good science but fails use good science itself. The PCE recommendation on the status of the Game Animal Council also uses words such as; has the potential to and could in its preamble. These are words that are used when there is no actual foundation for a statement. Basing a recommendation on innuendo and accusation is again bad science. said Garry Ottmann The PCE has been badly let down by her office and the quality of the research and work that has gone into this section of the report. We have a number of also unanswered questions but we will take those to the Commissioner directly.
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LOCk, STOCk & BARRELL
OILING A stOCk
By tony allen, Wellington Branch
Personally I prefer my rifles to be of the brown wood and blue steel variety. Plastics and stainless steel just dont do it for me. The down side is that a wooden stock can look second hand very quickly, especially after a few days of bush bashing. When it comes to stock maintenance my preference is oils; polyurethane never features because the finish is too easy to damage and difficult to repair. I also find an oiled stock to be good in the wet, as it is nowhere as slippery. It is my belief that timber is active long after it has been milled. The process of using oil just revitalises the timbers pores and makes it stronger and enables easy spot repairs. The first thing is to strip the rifle down by removing all metal work. During this stage I always take note of the scratches and dents and have a laugh about the stories behind them. Normally I start off with a 320 grit wet and dry sandpaper then work up to 600 and 800 grit. I tape the butt pad to avoid damage and never sand any checkering. Always sand in the direction of the grain. Rub down between paper grades with white sprits to remove dust and dirt. The next stage is repairing the scratches and dents. Using an old iron I keep in the garage, (if you dont have an old iron, buy the wife a new iron for Christmas shell love it) with a wet cloth I can remove or reduce these. Set the iron on the hottest setting and while never placing the iron directly onto the timber, place
a wet cloth over the area to be repaired and apply the iron onto the damp cloth you will find the damaged pores will swell and sweat up. You will be surprised how much damage can be repaired in this manner. Do not over heat an area; if you have a lot of damage in one area maybe leave it and come back to it a bit later. You do not want to dry the pores out to much. While the process of oiling can repair any damage if you discolour the stock. The next stage is one I enjoy; it is when the beauty of the timber really shows. Switching to 000 steel wool, which when used correctly produces a glass like finish on a stock. A combination of rubbing with steel wool and cleaning with white sprits will bring out the grains and character of your stock. Continue until you achieve the desired finish. The white sprits will lift the wood fibres to assist with the finish. Keep rubbing and cleaning until this no longer occurs. My stock will produce deep browns and red during this stage and I have found that the more times it is rubbed the more it seems to retain greater levels of oil within the stock. Taking a couple of checkering cutter tools, I run them over the existing checkering just to clean them up; no stock removal, just a clean. After giving the stock a final wipe down, it is on to the oiling. I like to use Birchwood Casey products, namely Tru Oil and of recent times their Stock Sheen Conditioner. To apply the oil, either just use a finger or a clean cloth. However you will find the cloth will set like concrete when left. Just apply one coat and leave for 24 hours for the first coat to dry, then lightly rub with steel wool and wipe with white sprits before recoating. I repeat this anywhere from six to ten times, depending on the time available. Make use of the wet oil cloth after each application to rub oil to the inside of the bedding and action areas, with the objective to seal the entire stock from moisture. The final act is to
apply a coat of Stock Sheen Conditioner which is like a polishing cream and adds a very nice finish. Any small repairs can often be repaired by using steel wool on the affected area and then recoating that one spot. Oil, unlike polyurethane, doesnt leave a recoating mark as it soaks into the pores, not covering the surface. Once its completely dry reassemble and sight in. Then on your first hunt, drop or knock the stock, damaging it again.
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DOC upDAte
Brent Beaven is DoCs national hunting advisor. this is a new role that is focussed on encouraging hunting and improving the hunting experience. Prior to this, Brent had been DoCs biodiversity manager on stewart island for ten years. Contact Brent on 027 2664079 or email bzbeaven@doc.govt.nz this will be my last contribution to NZ Hunting and Wildlife as DoCs National Hunting advisor. my replacement, ian Cooksley will be taking over the role from 1 July 2011.
New hunting permit system The new on-line hunting permit system has been running for just over four months now. In that time, it has issued over 20,000 permits. To issue each of these permits manually used to take staff between 5 and 15 minutes for each permit. By having this service on-line, we have the potential to save a lot of time, as well as increasing service. One of the issues that has arisen with the system is the difficulty in reading the Captcha (the squiggly words at the bottom of the application page). This system is worth the hassle in that it ensures that only humans can access this system. Sounds silly? Not when you consider that most spammers are using computer programmes to trawl through applications such as these. The simple squiggliness of the words makes them impossible for a computer programme to read and hence ensures your security. This version of Captcha has been chosen as it also has a social good component. When you type the words in, you are helping to digitise old books. Lots of old books and newspapers are being digitised at the moment to make them more widely available and also to protect them against loss. Most of the words in these books can be recognised by the computer, but there are a number of words that the computer cant make head nor tail of (due to odd spelling or strange typewriter settings). Therefore, when you type in the two words in Captcha, one of the words is the security word and the other is a scanned word from a book that the computer hasnt been able to recognise. By typing it in, you are teaching the computer what the word is to add into the digital book. So far, millions of words have been identified in this way allowing many, many books to be digitised. Further detail can be found at: http://www.google.com/recaptcha Sometimes, the word that has been thrown up is unrecognisable or cant physically be replicated on modern keyboards. In this case, simply select another two words by hitting the refresh symbol (two arrows in circle).
Heli-hunting At the start of April another short term permit was issued to heli-hunting applicants while the longer term permit/concession is being considered. This short term permit includes additional land to that allowed in the 2010 permit. This land is the: St James Conservation Area Two Thumb Range Part of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Adams Wilderness Area Westland Tai Poutini National Park Hooker Landsborough Wilderness Area Mt Aspiring National Park and part of Olivine Wilderness Area These areas have time constraints associated with them to try to reduce some conflict with the popular hunting times. Applications for the following areas were declined: Lake Sumner RHA Arthurs Pass National Park Sibbald Range Godley Valley Area of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Fiordland National Park, including the Wapiti Block and Glaisnock Wilderness Area You can keep up to date with progress on the long term permits at www.doc.govt.nz/ helihunting responsible Hunting Several events in the last year have spurred us to create a responsible hunting code section of the website (www.doc.govt.nz/hunting).
This section pulls together some key rules that ensure the safety of hunters, the public and the environment. The need for this code has recently been further demonstrated by an incident at Anita Bay campsite in Fiordland where a group of hunters from Levin left the campsite in a mess - trees cut down and rubbish everywhere including wine and whisky bottles. It is not only leaving a mess that either the next hunter or the tax payer needs to clean up, but they are bringing into disrepute the reputation of all hunters. Hopefully the Fiordland team will find enough evidence to prosecute these guys. Hunters sentenced in Connection with fatal Campground shooting Three Hamilton men were each fined $2,500 in the Taupo District Court for hunting offences committed at the time of the fatal shooting of Rosemary Ives at a DOC campground near Turangi last October. Brad Ward Bennet and Ashley Paul Wolland, both aged 27, and Kyle Raymond Dean, aged 18, pleaded guilty to breaching their DOC hunting permits by hunting after dark on the night Rosemary Ives was fatally shot by hunter Andrew Mears. Mears is currently serving a two and a half year jail sentence for manslaughter. DOC is very concerned about the safety of people using conservation land and the fines send a very clear message. If you want to hunt on public conservation land you must have a permit and the rules are very clear about where and when you can hunt. Hunting after dark is strictly prohibited. Hunters must respect the safety of others. The vast majority of hunters using conservation land do act responsibly, but DOC will take action against anyone who breaches their permits.
anita Bay campsite in fiordland where a group of hunters from levin left the campsite in a mess - trees cut down and rubbish everywhere including wine and whisky bottles.
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TIP OFFS
phOtOGrAphING bIrDs IN FLIGht the eAsY wAY

By Jef frey Banke, Direct Branch
Birds in flight are far harder to shoot with a camera than with a shotgun. Anyone doubting this should go out and spend a few days doing both. While anyone can get a fuzzy, out of focus or photo that lacks any depth of field image of a bird flying, it takes greater knowledge and skill to get images that are sharp and detailed. Lets just explain that last term, as out of focus is pretty obvious. Out of focus is the area, meaning distance from the front to back of an area in which everything is in focus. Closer and you get into a zone that is out of focus, further away and the same happens. People who shoot with a camera on auto will never learn the importance and effects of aperture on depth of field. Basically, the wider the aperture, meaning the bigger the hole through which light is passing the shallower the depth of field, meaning the distance
front to back that is in focus is smaller. The problem with auto modes, is that the camera is making the decision about what aperture or shutter speed and ISO equivalent it is going to use, rather than the photographer, and it is based on average shooting conditions and requirements. So one must switch the camera to manual mode and make the decisions that best suit the occasion. First of all, to capture ducks in flight for example, one must set the camera shutter speed at quite high settings, in excess of 1/800th or 1/1600th of a second. Secondly, one must use a tripod with a very fluid head; most serious wildlife photographers use a Wimberley or equivalent type Gimbal head. The tripod removes any vertical component of movement, and the smooth head allows for rapid panning (tracking
or following the birds flight). One must practice this panning movement such that one can follow them closely. The third point is that one must switch the camera to spot focussing, One very good method of attaining images of birds in flight is to start with taxidermied birds. All the images in this report are in fact just that, very lifelike taxidermied birds appearing to be in flight. The advantage of starting with taxidermied birds, is of course that one does not need to have shutter speeds quite as high as would be needed for a bird flying, but allows one also to practice the movements and use of equipment prior to shooting live birds. With a little Photoshop skill one can create the illusion that the birds are actually in flight, as in these examples.
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YOUNG HUNTER
mY FIrst pIG huNt

By scot t ver schuuren (10 ) , thames valley Branch During the holidays I went hunting again with my dad. We decided to go into a part of the bush were we had never been before but we knew that there were goats and maybe deer or pigs. Ive been deer and goat hunting with Dad before, but never pig hunting. We had to struggle our way through blackberry bushes which gave us heaps of scratches on our legs. After a while we came into a clearing and I saw some nice pig sign and pointed them out to Dad. Dad said that they were pretty fresh and to keep our eyes open and be quiet. After a bit more walking through the bush my dad saw a pig and I saw some more; they were 50 60 metres away from us. The bush was nice and open and the pigs did not see or hear us. We were down wind from them so we got a bit closer to them. Dad shot the pig that was just looking around with its nose up in the air. There was a big boom and the pig fell down. The other pigs all ran around and took off. Dad told me to stay with the pig while he chased the other pigs. After a while, he came back and showed me how to gut the pig. I helped Dad with the gutting and he asked me if I could help him carry out the pig. I said OK, but ended up carrying out the pig all by myself! After some time we got back to the car which I was pleased to see. We drove back to camp and hung up the pig so we could skin it and cut it up the next day. The next day we had heaps of rain, so it was a good day to skin and cut up the pig. I got to use my knife, but it was hard work to pull and cut the skin off. It was good fun and I look forward to the next hunt! Thanks Dad!
Dad asked me if i would help him carry out the pig
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Josh Davis, 14, Nelson Branch, with a fallow spiker
troy rehua with his goat shot on Grandads farm in rangiriri
Brayden Bowater, 13, Nelson, with his first wallaby that he shot using a .222 remington rifle
fiona mclanachan, 12, and her dog Pepper in the akitio back country with her first goat
Zeke meikle, 12, North otago Branch, with his 9 point Whitetail buck taken on stewart island
Brodie reid, 14, North otago Branch, with his first deer taken in april 2011 in the Blue mountains, otago
STORY
eAster FALLOw
roger stokes, taupo Branch On Good Friday 2011 my son, Jeremy and I headed down south from Taupo to hunt the Wanganui Fallow herd. We were hoping to hear some croaking and I wanted to get some prime venison to see us through winter after my disappointing southern Red deer roar trip up the Arawhata River to Block 28. Jeremy is 11-years-old and has been attending the Taupo Branch Wednesday junior indoor target shooting sessions for the last six months, but has yet to shoot any game. I planned to keep an eye out for a really easy deer in case Jeremy wanted to try a shot himself. I had just fitted a bipod onto my venerable 27-year-old Winchester M70 Featherweight in 7x57 and tamed the rifle with a Dan Hardy suppressor; so Jeremy is able to shoot it with reasonable confidence. After the long drive and spending time catching up with the local farmer, we finally got to set up a comfortable camp beside the car before heading up the hill above the tent. The air beds, picnic table and LED lighting powered by the car battery would ensure that camp was great to come back to after a hunt. We had little time left before dark, so we were fortunate to find a lone doe bedded on a mound under a small tree and had enough cover to approach to 144 yards across the gully head (according to my rangefinder) for my shot. This distance can be a bit tricky as the bullet is at the highest point of its trajectory, flying nearly 3 inches high. I aimed low on the reclining deer and was pleased to hit her squarely in the body. Before going across to her, we used the last of the evening light to glass the big valley behind and spotted a buck thrashing some trees way over the far side and keeping company with some does. We carried the meat back down in the dark. It felt really good to already have venison after such a short first hunt. I did think my investment in raising Jeremy over the last 11 years was starting to produce some pay back as he carried a back leg and back steak in his pack, noticeably lightening my bag! After Jeremy had climbed into bed we heard a noisy possum climbing a tree below the tent. Jeremy leapt out of bed in his pyjamas and I loaded up the Ruger 10/22 with my favourite CCI Quik-Shok ammo. Jeremys off-hand shot
venison for the table over winter
wasnt a long one, but he shot it clean between the eyes; his first ever kill. The possum fell out of the tree with a thud and never moved again! Next morning we were up early to hunt up river. At 9.30 am we finished up perched on a steep hill at the top corner of our property. This overlooks the best area on the block, with some nice sheltered grass faces, grassy river flats and dense manuka sidings for cover. We hadnt seen any trophy bucks among the 29 deer we had sighted on our side of the rickety boundary fence. Anyway, I prefer to shoot does for venison requirements, as there are many more of them and the young bucks always seem to get picked on.
Jeremy using his Bushnell 8x42 binos to spot more fallow

On the neighbours side there was a mob of about 20 does and young deer with a nice looking buck in attendance. He had a good number of points, but I didnt look too closely at him, as risking our access privileges by poaching was out of the question. I picked out a prime looking ginger doe below us and took careful aim from 208 yards. Again I held a bit low as the downhill angle was near 45 degrees and the rifle is dead on at 230 yards. She jumped into cover, but didnt emerge with her other three companions. They soon stopped and started looking around in a confused manner, which I find pretty typical after a single suppressed shot. Jeremy and I scrambled down the face and I showed him how to find where the deer had been standing by ranging back to our shooting point. Jeremy was able to track the deer a short way, the heavy blood trail indicating it wouldnt be a long trail. Soon we were able to take some self-timer pictures of the two of us posing with our deer. Jeremy was impressed with Dads good shooting. Regular sessions at the Taupo NZDA 200 metre range helped with confidence. The battered rifle sometimes seems a bit long in the tooth now compared to my mates modern synthetic stainless rifles in the latest fashion calibres, but it shoots so well that I know its my fault if anything ever gets away out to my self-imposed limit of about 400 yards. Hundreds of days of familiarity together on the hill do count for something. That evening we decided to look for the buck wed seen the first night. We eventually spotted him further along his ridge and a big hunt around the valley was on. This was exciting for Jeremy as much of the time we were in full sight of the buck, but he was
more interested in attacking trees and getting a bite to eat. We could see he didnt have good antler palmation, but was approaching maturity. I was in two minds whether to shoot him, but Jeremy wanted his antlers for his wall and the buck would certainly ensure we had plenty of venison to take home. Before I knew it, my decision had to be made quickly as his does moved over the ridge top and the buck moved to follow. I ranged him at 238 Hunting plus the comforts of home yards across the valley; wound the Swarovski AV scope up to 9x, allowed that I was sure he would remember this for a bit for windage due to the steady downparticular adventure for the rest of his life. valley wind drift and then took a careful shot. That evening Jeremy despatched three more I saw him start a dash up for the ridge top, possums from the trees beside camp and gave but quickly somersaulted backwards into the them to the farmer who was going to skin trees. them. We took our photos as night fell, stripped his We slept in on Easter Sunday and had a nice carcass of useable meat by headlamp and day prepping our meat and then settling finally removed his lower jaw for aging. (Allan down with a book each. Mid afternoon we Jackson has now assessed him at 4 years headed out again, and watched a bedded buck and 4 months old, so he wouldnt have been a of similar antler size, (but probably a year really good trophy with 9-points and a distinct younger,) in almost the same place wed shot lack of palmation; a frequent deficiency in this last nights buck. Id given Jeremy a quality herd.) pair of Bushnell 8x42 binoculars and boy, was Jeremy carried his now usual back leg and he getting good at spotting deer with them! He we had a bit of fun navigating home through liked beating me to the deer sightings. I think the very black night; having to cross a small its important to equip the kids with good gear gorge with 4 metre vertical sides at the so they get the most out of the experience. bottom. Jeremy passed all the gear down to If they enjoy themselves they will be keen to me in the streambed, and then we did the come next time and eventually, maybe, keep same procedure in reverse up the other side. me in venison once Im too old for the hills! I climbed some strategically fallen manuka The highlight of the evening was a really good poles to get myself in and out. We rested buck we spotted just before dark. Grazing at several times climbing the ridge and lay back 340 yards he was within my range but we in the darkness watching the stars of the Milky chose to watch him and took some pictures Way. We saw a surprising number of aircraft that turned out grainy. He was good breeding seemingly enroute to Auckland, their lights stock and we were really contented with flashing brightly in the darkness. I told Jeremy what we already had to take home. Another buck further up the river on the neighbours property was croaking his head off. Counting the deer on the neighbours and the property we were on, we saw about 70 wild Fallow for the evening, so it was a most enjoyable walk! It rained overnight, so we had another reading session in bed on Easter Monday (ANZAC Day), before packing up and starting the windy trek up through the Paraparas. Although we hadnt found a suitable deer standing patiently at less than 50 metres for Jeremy to shoot, he wasnt at all disappointed. His first possum was a trip highlight! A great time together for the two of us, and the improving deer numbers in the forest had us already anticipating a return visit. Not only that, we were looking forward to a lot of prime Fallow venison meals to come.
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Jeremy and the antlers for his wall

young Jeremy with his first possum, pyjamas and all
HABITAT
Whio or blue duck (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos). (Photo by rob suisted)
reCOverING whIO/bLue DuCk

By andrew Glaser, Whio recovery Project leader, DoC
the following article gives a brief introduction to the whio or blue duck recovery programme, identifying key threats, the plan for recovery, the priority sites, the issues and complexity of management and the tools to enable us to the recovery of this uniquely New Zealand water fowl. The whio/blue duck (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) is only found in New Zealand and is one of just four of the worlds 165 waterfowl species that live predominantly in rivers. This is one of the reasons why they are also referred to as the torrent duck, due to the turbulent waterways where they reside. The whio/blue duck is an endangered species that is listed as nationally vulnerable under the New Zealand Threat Classification System because they are becoming rarer and less widely spread. Whio inhabit and thrive in one of New Zealands harshest environments. They are recognised as an icon of our back-country waterways and serve as an indicator of river health and the completeness of these ecosystems. Many a hunter has developed an affinity to these birds due to their encounters with them during hunting trips and the close interaction they have, whistling and performing territorial behaviour. Hence the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association adopting whio as their flagship endangered species. Whio have vanished from many areas where they were once common, and it is widely accepted that they have declined in number and distribution. Most hunters who have wandered up and down remote streams/rivers would also agree that these birds are not as common as they once were. This decline is the result of modification of waterways, loss of riparian (stream-side) vegetation, and the introduction of warm-blooded predators such as; stoats, cats and ferrets. Stoats have been identified as the main threat because of their abundance,
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distribution and the impacts to whio through all their life stages (egg adult). Two studies (one in Fiordland and another in Te Urewera) conducted using video surveillance of nests and radio tracking of females through the nesting period, provide the smoking gun evidence to show the devastating impact of these tenacious hunters. In Te Urewera Mainland Island 42% of female whio were being lost during the breeding season and the moult and 91% of nests failed to raise chicks to fledglings where there was no management. What was also documented through these studies, and from collecting the information on all the known deaths, was that dogs, road kill, and wire strikes were also other impacts for whio at some sites. Whio also have historical natural population limiters to contend with such as; falcon, harriers, weka and eels and they are also subject to environmental conditions (especially as ducklings) such as cold and floods. Stoats however have been identified as one of the most manageable threats. Although many New Zealand endangered species are protected on predator free offshore islands, there are no offshore islands with large enough rivers and streams to support a viable population of whio. Whio survival is dependent upon in situ (managing them where they live) management of key threats in back-country rivers and streams on the mainland. Whio have territories of between 200 metres and 1 kilometre of river and due to their frequenting the small side streams during floods, droughts and during the moult (a time when they become flightless) require a scale of management like very few species - catchment scale. A Whio/Blue Duck Recovery Plan has recently been published
(http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/ science-and-technical/tsrp62.pdf) and identifies a strategy to secure viable whio populations. The first priority is to secure a minimum population of 400 pairs at eight Security Sites throughout New Zealand by 2014. There are four sites in the North Island (Te Urewera Mainland Island, Whirinaki, Tongario Forest and Manganuioteao) and four in the South Island (Wangapeka/Fyfe, Oparara/Ugly, Styx/Arahura and Clinton/Arthur/ Cleddau). Each of these sites has a target of 50 pairs of whio and is using current best practice animal pest management, to control introduced pests. The second priority is to recover or re-establish populations throughout their former range (Recovery Sites). This is a visionary goal but it can be achieved with the right tools and community support. There are 14 locations identified as recovery sites: Takaputahi, Tongariro River, Pohokura, Egmont/Taranaki, Te Potae o Awaroa, Gouland Downs, Flora, Pearse, Moonlight/Blackball/Roaring Meg, Mingha/ Deception, Landsbourgh, Dart/Caples, Hollyford, Murchison Mountains and Iris Burn. Many of these are already in existence and were started through community initiatives and historic restoration programmes.
one stoat less to worry about

There are a number of tools available to the recovery programme. A captive breeding programme which produces fledglings to be released back into managed areas; currently has 16 captive breeders who are raising young whio. These captive breeders work voluntarily for the love of the species and have bred over 200 birds in captivity (some going back into the captive population for breeding) with 112 birds released into the wild. Captive breeding provides a very effective and efficient means of ensuring the preservation of whio. There are also facilities that maximise the benefits of holding captive breeding birds through quality education displays and advocacy for whio conservation. Every release also provides opportunities to engage the public/community to help build awareness and an affinity with whio. We also use a technique called Whio Nest Egg or WHIONE, which involves radio tracking female birds through the nesting period, removing their eggs from the wild where they are susceptible to predation by stoats and rearing them at facilities in Te Anau, Peacock Springs and Mount Bruce. Once they have reached the fledgling stage and have been hardened off in trout hatchery races to learn how to cope in fast flowing water, the young whio are translocated or released back into managed areas thereby ensuring their survival. Often the females will second clutch so two broods may be saved. Fifty birds have been released at Wangapeka through this method and more than 100 birds nationally since 2003. We will continue to investigate translocation/ re-establishment techniques; improved predator control management and look at ways that we can involve the public in this work. The Taranaki whio recovery site is an example of what can be achieved through the use of these tools. This project tested the population re-establishment techniques. It now has more than 30 pairs present and with breeding occurring, is building towards a self-sustaining population. All the programmes rely on trapping technology, cold hard steel, using an assortment of DOC 200 traps and Fenn traps for year round control of animal pests. Traps will be checked between 8 and 18 times per year depending on the site. Each regime varies according to the terrain; some in the big South Island country are ridge focused; in the U shaped valleys of Fiordland, signal lines are used; while the traps are spatial across the more broken terrain of Te Urewera and Whirnaki; and laid out as tramlines (three lines either side) in more accessible areas of Manganuioteao and Tongariro. The whio recovery programme will also look to use new technology as it is developed to control introduced predators, and as we gain further understanding of whio biology, threats and management requirements.
Multi-kill traps are now being tested and once these are proven, they could potentially provide significant savings and increased efficiency for the large area needing to be managed for the whio recovery programme. Public awareness, education and community involvement are important tools that will be used to assist the recovery of whio. The Manganuioteao security site provides an outstanding example of what can be achieved through community support, individual commitment, initiative and funding through regional council. This site demonstrates the capability of what can be achieved, reaching its 50 pair target last year, through common objectives, cooperation, and working together. Whiotastic! To date we have seen some very encouraging results from the programmes. Fiordland rivers managed to fledge 42 juveniles this season. In 2009, the Tongariro security site fledged a staggering 86 young birds on the back of one of their poison operations. In Te Urewera Mainland Island, 46 and 47 ducklings were fledged in subsequent years but sadly flood events decimated productivity in the three following years. This year has been no exception with the majority of rivers being severely hit by continual flood events. We just have to make hay when the sun shines because we certainly cant control the weather. To put it simply, it is about killing stoats, cats and ferrets at the right scale to secure and, in optimal years, recover this species. When we have years without flood events these sites can produce significant numbers of fledglings that will carry us through the bad years. The problem of the huge logistic and the financial requirements for such a task is not insurmountable if we break it into manageable blocks and build the network of management. As previously discussed the scale is like no other however it would also bring benefits to all the other stoat sensitive species; menaing kiwi, kaka, kokako other forest birds would also thrive. Active management is needed to ensure the long-term survival of whio, but, as I discussed in the previous article, we cannot do it alone and need the support of the public of New Zealand. The NZDA provides the right skill sets that we require for the work. What we will look at during our next Whio Recovery Group meeting is how we can make NZDA involvement easier and more effective. We have already seen what can be achieved by the NZDA members and the Wapiti Foundation whose success in this years result of 42 fledglings is a credit to all of those involved. Well done, and thanks for the helping hand.
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ARTICLE
NZDA thAmes vALLeY brANCh hIts the mArk wIth wOrLD ChAmpIONshIps
By maureen Coleman, President, thames valley Branch
The hills and valleys of the very picturesque Thames Valley Deerstalkers venue in Paeroa, New Zealand have now fallen silent in the wake of the Laporte World English Sporting Championships, the first time such an event has ever been held in the Southern Hemisphere. An absolutely world class event was put on by this club which is predominately a hunting organisation but has a proud history of hosting sporting events and has one of the most spectacular sporting clay shooting ranges in Australasia. The club abounds with friendship and camaraderie so its hospitality was a delight to be able to share with participating shooters and their supporters from countries as widespread as England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Canada, New Caledonia, France, Australia and of course New Zealand. Whilst February usually sees clear hot sunny days, the uncharacteristic and extreme humidity experienced throughout the event made the hills and valleys seem much steeper for all concerned. However it was a real credit to everyone that the event went as smoothly as it did, and the challenge of the targets for many in
such an undulating countryside was tackled with enthusiasm and enjoyment. A very welcome sight for shooters each day was the four wheel drive shuttle service that delivered the shooters to the furthest parts of the shooting ground and provided an excellent opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views and scenery along the way. The event was split into two shooting fields which were aptly named after their sponsors, Richardsons Real Estate from the Coromandel Region and Stager Sports of Alexandra. Due to the hills and gullies both these fields enabled an extensive variety of targets to be thrown, with many of the overseas shooters having to adjust to targets being thrown from below where they were standing. It has to be expressed here that having such fantastic terrain on which to hold these championships was due to the awesome support that we have from our neighbouring landowners who so kindly let us include their properties along with our own into the field layouts for the championships. At the end of day one, George Digweed from England had a clear margin; but it was fantastic to see the depth of shooting talent from around
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SINCE 1876
the winning teams 1st, england; 2nd, australia; 3rd, ireland
the world and particularly in the junior ranks. This is a wonderful attribute for a sport to have and without a doubt we will be seeing a lot more of these names in years to come. Day two commenced with the competition heating up with very close scores being posted. It soon became clear that there was going to be a tussle for the six keenly sought places in the Super Final. Proof of this was that a 25 target shoot off was required to determine the 6th spot, which was won by John Younger of Australia. The rugged terrain for this Super Final made for some superbly flighted and technically challenging targets and was aptly reflected in the scores posted. George Digweed came out as the very deserving winner and delighted recipient of the beautiful new ITSCF Cup and new shotgun which was proudly sponsored by Blaser through their New Zealand agent, Stager Sports. The team events were also keenly contested with England coming out the winners in each of the team events except the Super Veterans category which was won by Australia. It was great to see the emergence of the Swedish Junior team as a force to be reckoned with. The hosting of this event has been a fantastic opportunity for the club and shooting sport in general to have shooters of such outstanding
ability and potential visiting our shores. On a very special note, the Thames Valley Deerstalkers express their very grateful and sincere thanks to ALL those wonderful sponsors, supporters, helpers and the local communities for the fantastic help and support you so generously gave us, as we undertook the hosting of these World Championships.
George Digweed, england, came out as the very deserving winner
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FrOm the wILD hILLs OF sCOtLAND tO the ruGGeD mOuNtAINs OF A sCOttIsh COLONY the OrIGINs OF the OtAGO reD Deer herD (he ADs 4, 5 AND 6)
NO. 4. C LLOYD veINt. DArt rIver, 1945. sLOpes OF mOuNt ANsteAD, heADwAters OF the
leNGtH - lef t - 42 inches, right - 41 inches. sPre aD - 42 inches, sPaN - 33 inches.
5 - 1 7. B e a m - 6 i n c h e s . D o u G l a s s C o r e - 3 6 5 /8 . P o i N t s
and Ireland and A truly magnificent specimen of Cervus elaphus scoticus, the indigenous race of Britain doubt a wanderer from although secured marginally on the territory of the Lake Wakatipu herd, is - without rs of the Dart River, Otagos Matukituki Valley next door. Carefully glassing the country about the headwate an area of heavy veronica scrub. Climbing up towards Veint spotted three sets of antlers protruding above to work himself where he knew the animals were located, taking great care not to be observed, he managed little doubt as to to a spot within range. He was soon confronted by a group of five stags and there was by McLeod in the which one was to eventually fall to his rifle. This set of antlers, along with those secured wild stock anywhere in the world. MacFarlane, compare with any sets taken from totally
NO. 5. wILLIAm smeDLeY. rAINY FLAt, mAk ArOrA vALLeY, 1931.

leNGtH - left - 46 inches, right - 48 inches. sPre aD - 42 inches, sPaN - 36 inches. - 13 . Beam - 5 inches. DouGlas sCore - 359. PoiNts
stag We often read about and hear the good fortune of some hunters and the taking of this hunting was no exception. It was taken in such circumstances which continually crop up in as a roadman on the Haast Pass Highway and tales from time to time. Smedley was employed tly lived. at the time was the guest of Tom Scott at the Rainy Flat Hut in which Scott permanen were the Smedley decided late one afternoon to go out for a shot to secure meat, as these from the years of the Great Depression. In heavy rain, at a point of bush only about 400 yards was feeding and secured him with what was later hut, Smedley walked onto the stag which described as an easy shot.
NO. 6 JOhN FAuLks CAmerON FLAt, mAk ArOrA vALLeY, 1912.

leNGtH - left - 44 inches, right - 425/8 inches. sPre aD - 49 inches, sPaN - 38 inches.
in the Selwyn Valley This very wide trophy was only surpassed for spread by an early Rakaia trophy taken this set of antlers is severely penalised by the rules and which was nowhere in the same class. Of course, and this stag was of the Douglas Scoring System. Faulks was, for a number of years, a grazier in the valley n spot in the main secured while he was domiciled there. The stag was located on Camerons Flat, a well-know out hunting. He was able Makarora Valley, Faulks coming face to face with his quarry while, on this occasion, surrounds the flat. to shoot the stag without any great drama close to the fringe of the beech forest which
- 14. B e a m - 5 3/8 i n c h e s . D o u G l a s s C o r e - 3 4 3 . P o i N t s
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MSC ARTICLE
the course participants, (left to right): Back row: Joe, Peter (guide), Pawnee, marco, roger, kahu, Glen (instructor), tahi, Jeff (guide), Ben. front row: soul and olly
huNts COurse wIth A DIFFereNCe

By roger Bright and tracy Wakeford introduction by mike spray It was my pleasure to assist Roger Bright with getting a NZDA HUNTS course up and running on Great Barrier Island, in the Hauraki Gulf. Roger is the local policeman and he is also the local Mountain Safety firearms instructor. He is a keen bloke, who is well respected within the island community. Roger is also a very keen hunter though much of his hunting these days is behind a camera lens. I was frankly delighted to help Roger with his HUNTS course. Roger was excited about the prospect of a HUNTS course on the island and a great deal of his motivation stemmed from the young island kids who he knew would love to experience a course on bush skills, firearms and hunting. I was introduced to the eight, keen as, HUNTS trainees a few weeks ago when Tracy Wakeford, Roger and I delivered the HUNTS range programme on a very wet Great Barrier Island day. We had a fabulous time, despite the muddy firing line, and I reckon the eight trainees had an even more awesome day. They proved to be committed to learning and firearms safety, so I had no doubt about sharing a hunting experience with them. I really look forward to being invited to the Great Barrier Island HUNTS Course in 2012.
Roger and Tracys story of their hunting weekend follows, and is an enjoyable and honest read: This year, Great Barrier Island Mountain Safety firearms instructor, Roger Bright decided he needed something more in his idyllic island life. What more does a man need than beaches, fishing, a beautiful partner and a quiet life might you ask? Rogers solution was to set
up and run a HUNTS course (sounds good so far) taking eight young people under 13-years old for lectures and bush craft weekends, all culminating in a trip off the Island for a hunt. Roger contacted the local schools on the Island and asked them to select two or three pupils from each school to participate in this initiative. Being the only Mountain Safety instructor on the Island, he had to do all the
mike spray handing out stoney Creek sponsored blaze vests and beanies
learning how to skin their goats part of the course
instruction himself. This also involved the added responsibility of looking after the group of keen young kids. Some unique personalities emerged and ranged from I have never used a firearm before and have no idea what to do, to I have used firearms before but still have no idea what to do, right through to I have used firearms before and I am really good - ahh the honesty of kids! Mike Spray, the MSC programme manager for firearms and HUNTS, along with Tracy Wakeford from MSC came to the Island for a weekend to run the range shoot. The kids got pretty competitive with shooting skills, and rightly so with great prizes up for grabs donated by Hunting and Fishing in Gisborne. Mike and Roger had also placed a friendly wager on who between them would gain top marks in a wee shoot during the day. Rogers partner Kylie offered the grand prize and after much whispering they agreed to a tie (a cunning plan so they could both share the prize!) Next, was the well anticipated hunting weekend. The group mustered at the end of May and was fortunate enough to gain appreciated sponsorship from
Sealink Ferries, Great Barrier Airlines, Aotea Family Support Group, Energizer NZ and Blue Light to transport them off the Island and down to Ngaruawahia, where local farmer Graham kindly offered the use of his land for hunting goats. The Friday night included a stay in the Ngaruawahia Scout Hall, an eventful night with a train thundering through every couple of hours and at least one of the group was found to be a sleep talker. Next morning, while still pitch black it was off to the hunting area, meeting MSC Waikato HUNTS Instructor, Glen Hartstone and his mate Peter on the way. On arrival at the hunting block, the group had about a 200 metre walk into the camp area, and when we got there what a view! The excitement was evident and the boys were keen to get onto the task of setting up camp, despite the distractions of the constant shouts of I see a goat. The group was briefed by Mike and were all given a sponsored Stoney Creek fleuro vest and beanie as part of joining the NZDA and also one of the benefits of being a HUNTS course trainee. They were then split into pairs with an instructor, before they set off into their steep and rugged hunting areas. At the beginning of the course, Roger had told the boys that they would need to get fit because they would be
physically challenged on the hunt and it would be a long day in the hills. Accordingly, when Glen was sorting out the hunting areas, you guessed it, Roger claimed the block furthest from the camp to hunt with his two keen and fit young hunters. Jeff, from Great Barrier DOC, guided two of the smaller kids who had been given the closest hunting area. Jeff had his work cut out for him teaching his pair that you dont shoot the first thing you see. He was able to contain their excitement and eventually, after what would have seemed like hours and miles later to the boys, a suitable goat was spotted and Olly was first up. Several shots later, (three long hours actually), coupled with a little debate about the possibility of a missed shot, Olly had his nice young billy goat down on the ground. Next was Ben, and wouldnt you know it, every goat they saw for quite some time after that was a nanny goat. Not really the target species for a young fellow trying to shoot his first trophy goat. After a lot more time and many more miles, the group finally came across another billy goat and in true I have used firearms before and I am a good shot form, Ben drilled his trophy with one very nicely placed shot.
The view from camp
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Meanwhile, in the next block over, Kahu and Marco were hot on the trail of a small group of goats with their guide Peter. After a comparatively short period of time both the young lads each had their first goat, with Marco opting for a nice tasty young nanny goat and Kahu, a billy goat with a head to hang on the wall. While all this hunting was being had, in another block, Tahi and Pawnee were trying to quietly sneak up on their goats, but with the other shots being fired around the place the goats kept moving on. They had to do a bit more walking than they had planned. However, under the watchful eye and superb guidance of their instructor Glen, around mid afternoon, the second goat fell and the boys had shot their first goat each. Due to the distance Rogers group had to walk to reach their block, a number of goats had already been shot by the others. The team sat down, surveyed their block and came up with a cunning plan to secure the two boys their goats in no time flat. They headed downhill for a start, a long way downhill, and we all know what comes next uphill. They got half way up the face and Soul had been nominated to take the first shot. A loud roar from the 22-250 and the billy goat that Soul had lined up flipped his tail and ran away. A very nicely executed miss! The boys then learnt about tracking and following their game until another shot presented itself and Soul nailed a nice billy goat with a neck shot. The rest of the goats mobbed up and headed away at a great rate of knots, finally coming to rest in the middle of a large sunny face but the boys could not get close enough for another kill. The team sat down and had a quick well earned bite to eat and then it started raining again; this time quite a heavy shower. Having his suspicions about the goats behaviour, Roger took his hunting companions up onto the next ridge line in the
a successful days hunting
rain and sure enough, the goats had headed off the nice open face and right towards the cover of some gorse well within shooting range. Joseph took a steady shot from the sitting position across a short gully and after a quick finishing shot claimed his trophy, a young billy goat. Everyone was shown how to properly gut and prepare their animals for the carry out, along with the various parts and organs of an animal and signs to look for that might suggest their animals were not fit for human consumption all part of the HUNTS training. All the participants got a goat each and all carried their prize back to camp for some of them their goat was as big as or bigger than them! Mike showed them how to hang the goats in the trees and then it was time for dinner. That night the kids were so proud of themselves (rightly so) and possibly the influence of a large bag of lollies that they did not get to sleep until late, instead of following the lead of their instructors who were tucked up in their sleeping bags and snoring fairly early.
Next day, it was up a 7.00 am, breakfast and then onto learning how to skin and process their goat meat ready for cooking. The only casualty (who shall remain anonymous) got caught out when telling a trainee how to take off the skin around the tail and consequently got stuck by Pawnees pig knife through the fingers when he put his hand in the wrong place at the wrong time (refer photo). The kids were determined to take their trophy heads home not sure how Roger explained that one at the airport! All in all, a great weekend! Lots of learning done, good company and stories shared. Thanks to everyone who helped make this weekend a success and to Roger good on you! A great initiative that has given these young people memories for the rest of their lives and I dare say, put the hunting spirit into several of them.
a difficult uphill shot
Now for the carry back to camp
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THE NEW ZEALAND DEERSTALKERS ASSOCIATION INC THE NEW ZEALAND DEERSTALKERS ASSOCIATION INC THE NEW ZEALAND DEERSTALKERS ASSOCIATION INC
WHY JOIN ? WHY JOIN ?
Founded in in 1937, NZDA is New Zealandsrecognised National 1937, NZDA is New Zealands Founded in 1937, NZDA is New Zealands recognised National Founded recognised National body representing and speaking for hunters generally. The body representing and speaking for hunters generally. The body representing and speaking for hunters generally. The fundamental aim of the association is to ensure that the fundamental aim of of theassociation isis to ensure that the fundamental aim the association to ensure that the organisation and management of recreational hunting organisation and management ofof recreationalhunting organisation and management recreational hunting in New Zealand is carried out by hunters. in New Zealand is carried out by hunters. in New Zealand is carried out by hunters. Our Mission statement is: to retain, enhance and Our Mission statement is:is: toretain, enhance and Our Mission statement to retain, enhance and create opportunities for the enjoyment of legitimate create opportunities for the enjoyment of legitimate create opportunities for the enjoyment of legitimate recreational hunting and the sport of shooting, for the recreational hunting and the sport ofof shooting,for the recreational hunting and the sport shooting, for the members of the Association. members of the Association. members of the Association.
In the current climate, hunting and sports shooting are In current climate, hunting and sports shooting are In thethe current climate, hunting and sports shootingare facing some really big challenges and hunters need to facing some really big challenges and hunters need to facing some really big challenges and hunters need to be proactive in protecting their interests. It is most be be proactive in protecting their interests.It is most proactive in protecting their interests. It is most important to belong to some form of organisation important belong to some form of organisation important to to belong to someform of organisation that has a mandate to look after your interests as that has a mandate look after your interests as look that has a mandate to to and/orafteryour interests asold saying an outdoor enthusiast recreationalist. The saying an an outdoor enthusiast and/orrecreationalist. The oldmember outdoorstrength in numbers isrecreationalist. The old saying enthusiast and/or Theres strength in numbers is very true, and every member Theres verytrue, and every member true, and every Theres strength in numbers is strength. We must support each of the NZDA team adds to that very of NZDA team adds to that strength. We must support each of thethe NZDA team adds to that strength. Wemust support each other. other. other. Irrespective of your interest, from big game hunting to just Irrespective of your interest, from big game hunting to just Irrespective walkyourthe mountains, there game hunting to just of interest, from big having a walk in the mountains, there are many issues which having a in are many issues which having a walk in the mountains, there are many much sway on issues which concern you that only a collective voice will hold much sway on concern you that only a collective voice will hold when confronting the authorities. concern you that only a authorities. collective voice will hold much sway on when confronting the when confronting the authorities.
NZDA has affiliations and associations NZDA has affiliations and associations NZDA has affiliations and associations with such organisations as: with such organisations as: with such organisations as:
C Mountain Safety Council (MSC) C Mountain Safety Council (MSC) C Mountain Safety Council (MSC) C International Hunting Education Assoc (IHEA) C International Hunting Education Assoc (IHEA) C International Hunting Education Assoc (IHEA)
C Sporting Shooters ofof Australia Association (SSAA) C Sporting Shooters Australia Association (SSAA) C Sporting Shooters of Australia Association (SSAA) through Pacific Shooting Forum through Pacific Shooting Forum through Pacific Shooting Forum C New Zealand Council ofof Licensed Firearms C New Zealand Council Licensed Firearms C New Zealand Council of Licensed Firearms Owners (COLFO) Owners (COLFO) Owners (COLFO) C Department of Conservation C Department of Conservation C Department of Conservation C Other groups involved in outdoor recreation. C Other groups involved inin outdoor recreation. C Other groups involved outdoor recreation.
C $10 million liability insurance (including $1million C $10 million liability insurance (including $1million C $10 million liabilityFires Act as (including $1million insurance cover for the Rural Fires Act as well as punitive and cover for the Rural well as punitive and cover for damages), exemplary the Rural Fires Act as well as punitive and exemplary damages),
Advantages of belonging to NZDA for Advantages of belonging to NZDA for Advantages full members of belonging to NZDA for full members include: include: full membersinclude:
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has become very involved in issues such as: New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has become very involved in issues such as: become very access C Public involved in issues such as:
C Public access C Public access C Firearms C Firearms C Firearms shooting C Range shooting C Range
C Four NZ Hunting & Wildlife magazines each year C Four NZ Hunting & Wildlife magazines each year C Four NZ Hunting & Wildlife magazines each year C Between four and six issues of the Bugle, the C Between four and six issues of the Bugle, the Associations in-house newsletter C Between four and sixnewsletter the Bugle, the Associations in-house issues of C Members only discount as negotiated from various C Members only discount as negotiated from various retailers C Members only discount as negotiated from various retailers
exemplary damages),
Associations in-house newsletter
retailers C A discount on DOC annual passes. C A discount on DOC annual passes.
C A discount on DOC annual passes.
C Training of prospective outdoor enthusiast C Range shooting C Training of prospective outdoor enthusiast C Funding and assistance in building huts C Training of and assistance in building huts C Funding prospective outdoor enthusiast C New hunter training C Fundinghunter training in building huts C New and assistance C Hut maintenance C New hunter training C Hut maintenance C Opposition to the use of aerial 1080 C Hut maintenance use of aerial 1080 C Opposition to the C Animal control C Opposition to the use of aerial 1080 C Animal control C Game animal protection C Game animal C Animal control protection
The local branch can offer: The local branch can offer: C Monthly meetings with displays, speakers, etc The local branch can offer: C Monthly meetings with displays, speakers, etc
C Regular newsletterswith displays, speakers, etc C Monthly meetings C Regular newsletters C Antler, Horn & Tusk and photographic competitions C Regular newsletters C Antler, Horn & Tusk and photographic competitions C Comradeship & Tusk and photographic competitions C Antler, Horn C Comradeship C Organised hunts C Comradeship C Organised hunts C Some branches have ranges and huts available to C Some branches have ranges and huts available to C Organised hunts members members
C Game animal protection
C Some branches have ranges and huts available to members
the New Zealand Hunting & Wildlife as part of my the New Zealand Hunting & Wildlife as part 5 YES I want to join details of my nearest of my the NZDA AND receive membership (send me details of my nearest branch) branch) membership (send me the New Zealand Hunting & Wildlife as part of my membership (send me details of my nearest branch) Name: _______________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________ Fax: _________________________________________ Fax: _________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________ Fax: _________________________________________
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It was the Pottinger by Jamie 20th January, 2007. It was the 20th January, 2007. or Fax 04 801 7368 Three of us, plus canine companions Castrol and Jive, were sitting or Fax 04 801 7368 Three of us, plus canine companions Castrol and Jive, were sitting high on a ridge overlooking a basin. We were glassing the promising It was the 20th January, 2007. high on a ridge overlooking a basin. We were glassing the promising email: deerstalkers@paradise.net.nz looking area when Lloyd suddenly murmured, Theres three pigs email: Lloyd companions Castrol and Jive, were looking area whencanine suddenly murmured, Theres three pigs Three of us, deerstalkers@paradise.net.nz sitting down there. plus down there.
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Under the terms of the Privacy Act 1993, I acknowledge that you are retaining Eh? Where? asked Tony. Lloyd pointed out a main spur with a Under the terms PrivacyLloyd Act 1993, I that you Eh? Where?theof theTony. suddenly murmured, on NZDA are retaining main spur with pigs looking area when Lloyd mailing furtheracknowledgeTheresand related my rocky asked running off pointed out a rock, then three a small,name forside purpose of mailing further information on NZDA and related my name forside purpose of the spur running off it. See that rock, then the patch information small, there. spur it. See that the patch matters. down rocky matters. of bush, just there. Theres two blacks about 50 lbs and a bigger black of bush, just there. Theres two blacks about 50 lbs and a bigger black
high on a ridge overlooking a basin. We were glassing the promising
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BUSH TELEGRAPH
heLI-huNtING OperAtOrs
Below is a list of heli-hunting operators and their concessions for which they hold permits. These permits are for heli-hunting over land additional to that approved in 2010 for the 2011 season and covers areas listed below. (a) st James Conservation area (Spenser
Mountains and land to east of Wairau River (the St James range)
(g) mt aspiring National Park and olivine Wilderness area (i) Mt Aspiring National Park (excluding Olivine
Wilderness Area)
LINCOLN uNIversItY huNter surveY

By Geoff Kerr, Lincoln University Geoffrey.kerr@lincoln.ac.nz The Game Animal Council offers opportunities for better game management, but that requires information from hunters. The Game Animal Council provides an exciting new opportunity to manage hunting. Effective management requires clear goals, understanding of who does what, and how well the system is working. None of that information is currently available. Lincoln University is undertaking research to fill in some of the blanks. This research is entirely funded by Lincoln University and is independent of any other agency, guaranteeing its integrity. Aggregated results will be publicly available. An internet survey will identify who goes hunting and the species they seek, the different reasons people hunt and the nature of hunting trips. Later work, will be working with hunters to identify hunter preferences about their hunting experiences and how they are managed. This is a chance that hunters havent had previously to participate in management of hunting. It will only work if hunters get behind it in large numbers. All you need to do is visit www.lincoln. ac.nz/hunt, take a very short survey and sign up to be involved in the future. The research does not ask for names and it does not ask where people go hunting.
Amuri Helicopters Ltd South Pacific Safaris Ltd
Alpine Helicopters Ltd Aspiring Helicopters Ltd Back Country Helicopters Ltd Glenroy Hunting Lodge Ltd NZ Mountain Hunting Ltd Way to Go Heliservices Ltd (ii) Olivine Wilderness Area (except lower true
right of Dart River, Mt Aspiring Topuni area, & Dart/Slip stream special area on the mid true left of Dart River)
(b) two thumb range (northern part of the range identified as seasonally frequent in the draft guidelines for aircraft access in Canterbury 2009) Alpine Helicopters Ltd Alpine Hunting Adventures Ltd Glenroy Hunting Lodge Ltd Mt Hutt Helicopter Ltd
Alpine Helicopters Ltd Aspiring Helicopters Ltd Back Country Helicopters Ltd
the following times have been stipulated within which the permits may be exercised: (a) St James Conservation Area Spenser Range 26 April 2011 to 31 August 2011; Land to east of Wairau River (St James Range) 1 June 2011 to 31 August 2011. (b) Northern part of Two Thumb range 1 May 2011 to 30 September 2011 (c) Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Liebig and Malte Brun Ranges 1 March 2011 to 30 September 2011. (d) Adams Wilderness Area 1 June 2011 to 30 September 2011. (e) Westland Tai Poutini National Park North of Copeland River 1 March 2011 to 30 September 2011 (excluding the roar
closure period).
(c) aoraki/mount Cook National Park (i) Liebig & Malte Brun Ranges Alpine Helicopters Ltd Aspiring Helicopters Ltd Back Country Helicopters Ltd Glenroy Hunting Lodge Ltd; (ii) Malte Brun Range Alpine Hunting Adventures Ltd (d) adams Wilderness area Alpine Helicopters Ltd Alpine Hunting Adventures Ltd Aspiring Helicopters Ltd Back Country Helicopters Ltd Glenroy Hunting Lodge Ltd Heliventures Ltd Mt Hutt Helicopters Ltd Mountain Helicopters Fox Glacier Ltd NZ Mountain Hunting Ltd Nokomai Helicopters Ltd South Pacific Safaris (NZ) Ltd Station Air Ltd (e) Westland tai Poutini National Park Alpine Helicopters Ltd Alpine Hunting Adventures Ltd Aspiring Helicopters Ltd (only for an area of
land north of the Cook River)
South of Copeland River 1 June 2011 to 30 September 2011.
(f) Hooker Landsborough Wilderness Area 1 June 2011 to 30 September 2011. (g) Mt Aspiring National Park including the Olivine Wilderness Area (except lower true right
of Dart River, Mt Aspiring Topuni & Dart/Slip Stream special area)
21 April to 30 September 2011.
Back Country Helicopters Ltd Glenroy Hunting Lodge Ltd
(f) Hooker landsborough Wilderness area Alpine Helicopters Ltd Alpine Hunting Adventures Ltd Aspiring helicopters Ltd Back Country Helicopters Ltd Central South Island Helicopters Ltd Mountain Helicopters Fox Glacier Ltd Glenroy Hunting Lodge Ltd Heliventures NZ Ltd New Zealand Mountain Hunting Ltd Nokomai Helicopters Ltd South Pacific Safaris (NZ) Ltd.
Members arranging hunting trips into or neighbouring these areas may wish to be selective as to who they use.
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BUSH TELEGRAPH ObItuArY: Arthur rIChArD beNtLeY bem, 1915 2011

By D Bruce Banwell Arthur Richard Bentley, affectionately known in Australian deer circles as AB was born on July 29, 1915 and passed on to the Happy Hunting Grounds on April 22, 2011 aged 96. He was originally from Yorkshire, emigrating to Australia with his family as a child. What a great innings for a great man, an icon of Australian deerstalking and conservation. If you happened to meet Arthur during his twilight years, you would never guess he had reached that age. Arthur was an accomplished writer, author, poet, sculptor, conservationist and hunter. A pioneer of the Australian deer world; his authoritative book An Introduction to the Deer of Australia, a painstaking work. It has been reprinted on two occasions. AB was a renowned orator and an accomplished conversationalist. His interest in deer and hunting influenced his move to become a foundation member of the Australian Deer Association (ADA). George MacKenzie, a past national president of the ADA kindly extracted the following account from Arthurs memoirs for me In 1953, Arthur was elected secretary of the Australian Crocodile Hunters Club and later, due to the influx of deer hunters, the club name was changed to the Australian Crocodile and Big Game Hunters Club (AC&BGHC) to accommodate the wider interests of its members. By 1960 the Crocodile Club was in decline and it was from this group that the idea of a deer-oriented organisation emanated. In the same year, a conservation subcommittee of the AC&BGHC was formed which was eventually named as the Victorian Conservation Committee and Arthur assumed the role of secretary. In 1963, that organisation was registered as the Victorian Deer Conservation Cooperative Limited (VDCC). In 1965, the AC&BHGC was wound up and its assets handed over to the VDCC Ltd. In September 1969, at a meeting of deer hunters at Camberwell, Victoria, the Australian Deerhunters Association was formed with Arthur elected as vice president. Some years later, the organisations name was changed to the Australian Deer Association so as to broaden the Associations objectives so that anybody, hunter or not, with an interest in deer could join. Accepted throughout the Australian deer hunting fraternity in Australia as an icon in that field, as was our own John Forbes in this country. Like Forbes he was undoubtedly the father of Australian deerstalking and deservedly so. On the back flap of the dust jacket of the third edition of Arthurs book, Mike Harrison, a close friend stated: In his own right, AB has an artistic inclination. He appreciates fine music, is a gifted writer, sculptor and poet and an entertaining speaker. With all of these accomplishments, he is a humble man who constantly apologises for his inadequacies before delivering a consummate performance. Both the world of humans and the world of the deer are enriched by his presence. I was privileged to have Arthur as a friend across The Ditch for many years and to be presented with each edition of his book with such glittering citations inscribed within. They are treasured. Assistance with information was always forthcoming and he wrote the foreword to my The Royal Stags of Windsor. Although having had an exceptional innings, he will be sadly missed, both by me and all the deer fraternity of Australia, but where he has left behind him a tremendous legacy. AB was one of natures gentlemen. farewell old friend. excellent opportunity to view high quality natural history films. With the film competition as its focus, it also hosts seminars by scientists and filmmakers and support active international exchanges among filmmakers and broadcasters trusting they may lead to new co-productions and distribution opportunities.
the GrAF bOYs wILD weekeND ADveNtures

By Clyde Graf For over three years we have been trying to get television channels to give us a go at putting an outdoors series on the screen. After being informed that a hunting show was not going to be accepted, and not accepting no as an answer; one rainy afternoon in a Starbucks coffee shop, the Wild Weekend Adventures idea was created. TV3 loved the concept, and agreed to a half hour slot, on Saturday afternoons. The thirty-minute episodes will alternate between the Australian outback, and the New Zealand wilderness. Wild Weekend Adventures is a how to and get involved series that shows the viewer what can be done in a wild weekend. The programme introduces the public to exciting adventures that they can do themselves and will cover what is needed, what it costs, how to do it, and where to do it. Tips on photography will also be included, and the signature shot from each episode will be included in a calendar that will be available for sale toward the end of the year. Of course, a vital part of the show is having sponsors to help ensure it can be achieved. To date, we have Garmin supplying GPSs, and Stoney Creek supplying gear. The fact is, we have been wearing Stoney Creek gear for
many years. Stoney Creek as a sponsor fits perfectly with our gear requirements, and their stuff is good. Its as simple as that! Wild Weekend Adventures is planned to hit the screens, on TV3, in October.
the GrAF bOYs CONGrAtuLAtIONs!

The Graf Boys film, Poisoning Paradise Ecocide New Zealand has just recently been chosen out of 359 films from 50 countries to be one of only 30 films to be shown at the 10th Japan Wildlife Film Festival 2011. The festival is organised biennially and takes place every odd year in the Toyama prefecture, Japan. The first festival was held in 1993 and was started in the hope that by screening moving images of the wonders of wildlife and the coexistence of nature and people, it could help to increase understanding and awareness of the urgent need to protect and care for the natural world. With the cooperation of Wildscreen in Bristol, UK and Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival in Wyoming, USA, it has become the largest event of its kind in Asia and Pacific Rims. The festival is attended by some 40 thousand members of the public who come from all over Japan. The Japan Wildlife Film Festival is a fourday event, (4th 7th August 2011), where nominated films are screened at several theatres and open to the public free of charge. The festival gives the Japanese public an
ADveNturesmArt websIte to become a one stop shop for NZ outdoor safety

Last year the Mountain Safety Council and NZ Search and Rescue Council as a joint initiative, launched The Outdoor Safety Code. They were quickly joined by the Boating Code and the Water Safety Code. This is part of a wider Visitor Risk Management project which includes the development of the AdventureSmart web portal. The website, www.adventuresmart.org.nz goal is to become New Zealands one stop shop for safety messages and provide visitors with the necessary information to stay safe in the outdoors. The website is up and running with further development in the pipeline to extend the depth and breadth of information and to increase the number and quality of links. It also has an object to engage more organisations with a vested interest in outdoor safety. The website is worth a visit as the number of links and information are good.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
CurIOsItY IN pArADIse vALLeY

By the late Norm Hubbard, Wanganui Deerstalkers and Hunters Club
He was looking straight down on me
I had been working like a thousand slaves, thirteen an fourteen hours a day for three months solid, away in the sticks from home, and even had to miss out on the Red and Fallow roar and that hadnt happened for quite a few years, so you can guess how I felt about that lot. I had just finished my job and returned home to my little darling, a quick mug up and out into the den to look over and fondle my shooting gear, my mind filling rapidly with all my shooting haunts and what would they be like after that threemonth period without me balancing the scales of nature. Now for the big question, which always seems a fixture in my mind. Darling, you adorable creature, do you think I might be able to hop away for a couple of days? Want to try for a head and a wild life photo. The annual dinner is only two weeks away. Heel! Was I in a sweat waiting for the answer. Oh, well. I suppose so. Home five minutes and now you are off again, but before you go I want you to fix this, fix that and fix some other flamin thing. Yes, beloved! Just imagine the thrill of a caged hunter suddenly let loose It was like the count down of a rocket launching. Four, grab my pack; three, my rifle; two, my camera; one, some grub; zero, take off in a big rush. Whistling and waving out to the working class, I am heading up the Wanganui River to my Paradise Valley, crawling with game.
After two hours driving, I have my pack on and ambling up my first big climb, down the other side and easier going, the sun is shining, the birds whistling and the deer will be waiting. Truly the great outdoors. I made a couple of stops but arrived at the valley in two hours. Dumping my pack where I was to bed down, I grabbed my rifle and glasses, heading for a possie I called the lookout. Just to lie once more on this very spot and gaze over this valley was indeed a stalkers thrill. Over there, a few does feeding. Turning my glasses around quietly, I counted thirty-odd Fallow, mostly does and a few small antlered bucks. With my favoured stalking footwear on, (rubber sneakers), I quickly headed for a particular gully where I felt certain there would be a buck. A careful look but only does, no buck. Further down the ridge I go - Yes! Over there! Put the glasses up. He doesnt look bad; a bit narrow in the palms but an average head. He hasnt seen me, but moves quietly down the gully towards the bush. What do I do? A bit dark for the camera; so better try and down him. Losing sight of him for a couple of minutes as I moved down the ridge, I was amazed at my next sighting to see two bucks together and didnt know which the first one was. They were almost at the bush edge when I whistled. Both stopped, so taking a bead on one of them, plonk, down he went. By now, light of day was fast failing, so I made my way back to my pack and bedding down possie. A fair nights sleep after clubbing two opossums,
I awoke to a lovely dawn, boiled up a brew, went to the trouble of making toast and filled the inner man. Leaving all but my camera, I moved up to the lookout. A quick look around and it was a replica of last night. Dropping down onto a sizable terrace, I spotted a buck and spiker feeding. Now, this part will be believed by some - but! On quite a few occasions now, I have noticed that deer in a reasonably quiet area are very curious. So, starting to put my beliefs into action, I slipped down into the cover of fairly thick fern, wriggling my way forward to the outer edge of the cover as far as I dared. Just above me, a slight rise and to my left, the deer feeding in the clearing. Even from where I was, I could see the deer quite clearly by peering through the gaps. Now, the big act was to take place. Raising my camera up and down slowly, it was soon spotted by the deer. You could almost see the worms working in their heads. For what seemed a long time, the buck finally made the decision and started off towards me, slowly, on just the route I wanted him to take towards the slight rise in front of me. At this stage he disappeared behind the rise and the tension of the waiting began. I watched the top of that rise like a hawk, camera ready and just waiting. There he is! Just the tips of his antlers! Stop! I see the palms turn slowly right and left, then in my direction again. Slowly, I raised the camera to my eye, all of a tingle but steady, the antlers now coming into the viewer of the camera. Come on, you beauty! At last he was looking straight down on top of me eye to eye. Click! I got him. The buck turned without
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panic, moving away out of sight, I was satisfied and elated. Waiting a few minutes, I sneaked a look over the rise to see the buck heading casually for cover. On the move again, looking for a photographers model. Does were quite numerous feeding about, but old Mr Buck is the eye-catcher and he really is of the nobility, or blue blood of the deer family. It wasnt long before I spotted a buck on his own in a small clearing. I looked over this area for quite a few minutes before deciding my stalk. Moving from tree to tree, shrub to shrub, and finally belly to the ground, I inched my way forward, even taking shelter behind the odd blade of grass. I had covered quite a bit of ground with the buck still feeding on, but on the alert with every mouthful. Some forty-feet distant from the buck stood a not so big double barrelled whitey wood, the trunks being not much thicker than five to six inches. This was the spot I headed for and made without trouble.
After lying quite still and hidden for a few minutes, I slid one eye around the base of the tree, only to look into the eyes of the stag. Withdrawing my eye, I tried to think of the best move to make. He certainly knew things were not as they should be, but was not certain why. Peering around the other side, I again looked into his eyes. He had moved out to try for a more satisfying look. I had done the same, but still no flight of panic from him.
Again, I withdrew carefully. This time, holding my camera at the ready, I slid the works around the tree, bringing the buck gently into the viewer. This could not last long, so click! And another buck falls victim to my old 35 mm. My model this time did not waste much time heading away. Must have forgotten something, I mused to myself, while watching his leaping flight. Well, this was really something. I had had a terrific morning and the time had slipped by fast. Good things must come to an end, so I had better get moving. Packing up and heading for the truck, my thoughts were quite full of my camera shots. Would they come out alright? Or had I made a blue with the works? One thing, I mused, I had not used telephoto, so had not cheated with my game. The return walk did not take so long and on topping the last climb I looked back towards my Paradise Valley with the thoughts in my mind as to a true friendIll be seeing you.
i slid one eye around the base of the tree
ObItuArY
Norman (Norm) frederick Hubbard mBe, Bor n 2 7/4 /19 2 6 Wanganui - Died 2 0 / 0 2 / 2 0 11 Wanganui
By Bud Jones, Wellington Branch
Norm was one of the old timers who are thin on the ground these days. He was a passionate hunter and conservationist who hunted up and down the country seriously in the late 40s, 50s and 60s, but his first love was the Wanganui River. He took numerous fine trophies from Fiordland, West Coast and of course many Fallow bucks from the river area near his home. He also won an NZDA National Certificate for a Red deer head. On a personal note, he took me on my first Fallow hunt up the river as a sight-unseen young lad of 24 in 1967. From there he became a great friend and hunting companion for 44 years, despite an age difference of 17 years. Norm was a life member and patron of the Wanganui Branch of NZDA which later became the Wanganui Hunters and Stalkers Club, an affiliate of NZDA. He was active in Search and Rescue for 25 years due to his knowledge of the
Wanganui back country. He advocated for a 10 kilometre non-commercial zone around the coastline for fishing, and for non-commercial eeling and white baiting in rivers; an avid conservationist for the common man. During his many years of hunting in the bush he came across many old Maori hangi stores and pa sites as well as other historic buildings. He developed a passionate interest in the history of the Wanganui district and decided to use his 40 years as a professional builder to restore and preserve these sites; notably, the Anderson home at Pipiriki (now the headquarters of the Wanganui River Reserves Board) and the Kawana Mill near Matahiwi (using only an old photograph as a guide). For the mill restoration he received the Historic Places Trust Certificate. Norm also did an enormous amount of marae restoration for Maori on the river and was involved in saving many of
the central city historic buildings in Wanganui. In later years Norm ran a DOC summer nature programme for young people, and was a guide and leader for the Wanganui Historic Places Trust river tours. He received numerous awards, chaired the Wanganui Historic Places Trust, a board member of the Wanganui River Reserve and the Wellington National Parks Reserve boards. Norm also received the Paul Harris Fellow, a top award from Rotary International and in 1981 received the MBE in recognition of his restoration work. Norm Hubbard, a man for all seasons and all occasions; hunter, fisherman, historian, educator, leader, guide, photographer, speaker; skilled builder, passionate for restoration and preservation, bushman extraordinaire, decorated achiever, husband, family man, and a great friend to me and many others.
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THE STALkERS TABLE
GrANNIe OLIves
reCIpes
COLD pOrrIDGe
This can be prepared late afternoon or evening of the day before. Quarter fill an empty margarine container with raw rolled oats. Add two teaspoons each of sugar, raisins, dates, dried apple and goji berries. Fill the container with cold dairy or soya milk. Cover with the lid. In the morning at wake up, I pass a spoon and a container of this delicious mixture to the hunters who eat this breakfast before they get out of their sleeping bags.
veNIsON pOt rOAst
Photo taken by max Pudney of Grannie olive, as she would like to be known.
Fry dehydrated or fresh onions in a large heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot or camp oven. Rub curry powder over a large chunk of venison. Add salt and black pepper to taste (optional) . Also optional is to place some dried thyme and sage on the bottom of the cooking vessel, sit meat on it and press down firmly. Fill the vessel to one-third with cold water and place the lid on. Gently simmer for several hours, turning the meat occasionally. About one and a half hours before dinner is to be served, place root vegetables, if you have them, around the meat. Replace lid and continue simmering. To make gravy, remove the meat and vegetables and set aside in a warm place. Boil the liquid left in the pot until it has evaporated and the residue is brown, then add hot water, salt and pepper to taste and thicken with approximately four dessertspoons of cornflour or plain flour mixed to a thin paste with cold water. Carve the roast and serve. Best wishes from Granny Olive (Olive Baldwin).
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The winners of the Hastings Branch Junior Swazi Shoot which we held recently: 1st Connor Rapley (left); 2nd Lisa Simonsen (middle) and 3rd Bella Montaperto (right) The other person in the photo is our president who presented the prizes James Guilford.
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HERITAGE
the NItZs brOthers wApItI heADs

For some time the Heritage Trust had thought about the possibility of being able to take custody of what has become known as the Nitz collection; one that has some historical value amongst hunters. In particular the two Wapiti heads that the Nitz brothers, Edgar and Herman had taken back in the 1930s. The Wapiti were taken from Fiordlands Glaisnock Valley and to be more specific, Edgars head from the headwaters of a stream now known as Nitz Creek.
Down the stairs
Could it be any narrower?
Glassing the sides of the fiord (l-r: guide, Herman and edgar Nitz)
1930s fiordland campsite (l-r: guide, edgar and Herman Nitz)
Inquiries eventually revealed where the heads were being stored, and once that had been established, it was decided that the Trust should corresponded with Peter Nitz, who resides in Wales. Some years after the original enquiry, came the reply giving the Trust permission to take custody of the heads. The timing of the receipt of this communication was a stroke of luck, as the person who had been taking care of the heads since the 1970s needed to get them out of his home as soon as possible. The removal of the heads was not as simple as you would think. The size of the Wapiti heads was to prove to be a challenge in more ways than one. Two trailers were used with only one Wapiti head per trailer. However the first challenge of getting them from the house to the trailers brought an understanding of what the brothers would have experienced carrying the heads out through the thick Fiordland bush. Firstly the heads had to be negotiated down a staircase, then through some bush and finally up a greasy slippery bank to the trailers. The collection was delivered to the NZDA Heritage Trust/National Office rooms for custody while arrangements were made for displaying the heads. The National Executive indicated that they would like to see the Edgar Nitz Wapiti head displayed in the national office board room. Thus the second challenge came to the fore. This seventeen-point head is recorded as the highest Douglas Score for a Fiordland Wapiti and with a fifty-eight inch length and a fifty inch spread was going to take some placement to not get in the way of day-to-day activities.
through the bush via the greasy slippery slope
the egdar Nitz head on display at National office (Ds 474)
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PLACES TO HUNT
whANGANuI FOrests huNtING

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/manawatu-whanganui/whanganui-area/ whanganui-forests-hunting/ FeAtures: State Highways 3 and 4 traverse much of the area and there are numerous side roads that provide access into the backcountry and the public conservation lands. The Whanganui Forests hunting area covers land along the coast from the Turakina to the Patea River and significant lowland forest inland to Ohura, Taumarunui and Raetihi. There is over 166,000 ha of public conservation land within this region, including Whanganui National Park and the Waitotara Conservation Area. The region provides many excellent hunting opportunities, whether your quarry be Fallow, Red deer, pigs or goats. There are also a few areas in which hunting permits can be gained for water fowl, upland birds and rabbit shooting. The Whanganui region is characterised by its steep, extremely hilly terrain, deeply incised rivers and very extensive tracks of lowland forest. In most areas of the Whanganui Forests a separate permit is required for dogs. Permits are available online as Whanganui Forests under the Lower North Island hunting block. Jean Darcy Conservation area and Powataunga scenic reserve (NZtopo50 Bk32) Fallow deer and goats are present in moderate numbers. Pigs are present in low numbers. Kiwis are known to be present. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. kapara Conservation area and ahoroa, rotokohu and moeawatea scenic reserves (NZtopo50 BJ31 and Bk31) Goats are present in moderate numbers and pigs in low numbers. The topography is steep to very steep. Kiwis are known to be present. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. kauarapaoa scenic reserve and mystery Block Conservation area (NZtopo50 Bk32) Fallow, pigs and goats are present in low numbers. The area is most popular as a pig hunting block using dogs. Caution: Kauarapaoa Scenic Reserve is only approximately 300 metres wide. Hunters should be aware of the boundaries and not hunt on the adjoining private land. These blocks are steep and predominantly regenerating forest. There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
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kokaka and taheke (excluding Carvers Block) Conservation areas and rotokahu and retaruke scenic reserves (NZtopo50 BH33) Red deer, Fallow, pigs and goats are all present in these reserves. Carvers Block requires a special permit. These are only issued for one week at a time, Friday to Thursday. The terrain in these areas is generally steep with numerous bluffs and gorges. Kiwi and blue ducks are present. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. matemateaonga and mangapurua tracks (NZtopo50 BH32, BJ31, BJ32 and BJ33) High numbers of goats, low to medium numbers of Fallow, Red deer and pigs are present. Special restrictions: No hunting is permitted from 20 December to 20 February or over Easter. The topography of the park is moderate to steep with deep gorges, sheer papa bluffs and waterfalls. The following huts are in the area: Ngapurua Hut, Omaru Hut, Pouri Hut, Puketotara Hut, Tieke Kainga and the Whakahoro Bunkroom. motutara scenic reserve (NZtopo50 BH33) Pigs and goats are present in this reserve. Lowland forest with some open grass areas, the terrain is steep to rolling. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. moukuku scenic reserve (NZtopo50 Bk33) Low numbers of goats in the bluff area near the southern boundary and the occasional Fallow are present. Special restrictions apply. The topography is moderate to steep. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. There are no tracks. murumuru Conservation area (NZtopo50 BJ33) Fallow, Red deer, pigs and goats are all present in this reserve. Special restrictions apply. The terrain is very steep where the block falls towards the Whanganui River. Kiwi are known to be present. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. Neilsons Conservation area (NZtopo50 BH33) Red deer, pigs and goats are present in this reserve. The terrain is moderate to steep. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. Nukuhau, omahine and okahutiria Conservation area (NZtopo50 Bk31) Fallow, goats and pigs are present in these reserves. All three blocks have steep topography with deep gorges. Kiwis are known to be present. There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
okahukura scenic reserve (NZtopo50 BG33) Goats and the occasional pig can be found within this reserve. The reserve comprises two separate sections of bush. The larger is a steep valley of tawa forest, the smaller is a steep hillside of tawa forest. otawaki scenic reserve (NZtopo50 Bk33) Pigs and goats can be found within this reserve. This block is situated on the true right bank of the Whanganui River. The topography is moderate to steep. Access is by boat only. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. Patukino scenic reserve and lakes road Conservation area (NZtopo50 Bk31) Fallow, pigs and goats are all present within these reserves with moderate to steep topography. Kiwis are known to be present. Pukeatua Conservation area (NZtopo50 BH33) Red deer, pigs and goats are all present within this reserve. The terrain is steep to very steep. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. Puketarata scenic reserve (NZtopo50 Bk33) Fallow, pigs and goats are present in low numbers. The topography is steep but the main spurs are easy to negotiate. Kiwis are known to be present. Hunters must ensure they stay within the block as none of the adjoining land owners permit hunting. Access is by boat only. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. Excludes Hipango Park. rangi scenic reserve (NZtopo50 BG33). Pigs and goats are within this reserve. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. riariaki Conservation area and Pairawahipi scenic reserve (NZtopo50 BJ33) Red deer, pigs and goats are all present in these reserves. The area is steep and dissected with bluffs and gorges. There are no DOC huts in this reserve. rimunui Conservation area (NZtopo50 Bk31) Fallow, pigs and goats are present in this reserve. The terrain is moderate to steep, most of the leading ridges and spurs are negotiable. Kiwis are known to be present. There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
tarere Conservation area (NZtopo50 Bk31) Fallow, pigs and goats are all present within this reserve. Topography is moderate to steep. Kiwis are known to be present. Whanganui National Park east includes: Whanganui National Park (east of the river), section 8 scenic reserve and adams and mangatawai Conservation areas (NZtopo50 BH32, BH33, BJ31, BJ32, Bk32 and Bk33) High numbers of goats, low to medium numbers of Fallow, Red deer and pigs. There are special restrictions. Huts and campsites available include John Coull Hut, Tieke Kainga, Whakahoro Bunkroom and Whanganui Journey campsites. Whanganui river trench (NZtopo50 BH32 and BJ32) High numbers of goats, low to medium numbers of Fallow, Red deer and pigs. There are special restrictions. The topography of the park is moderate to steep with deep gorges, sheer papa bluffs and waterfalls. Access is by boat only. Huts and campsites include John Coull Hut, Tieke Kainga and the Whanganui Journey campsites.
For further information contact: DOC Whanganui area office, 74 Ingestre Street, Whanganui 4500 or Private Bag 3016, Whanganui 4540. Phone 06 349 2100, Fax: 06 348 8095, whanganuiArea@ doc.govt.nz
Please note: The above information is only a summary of the hunting areas. For special conditions, permits and access points please visit the website shown at the start of the article.
Bridge to nowhere
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REVIEWS
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title: Wild animal Control Huts author: Michael Kelly Publisher: Department of Conservation isBN: 978-0-478-14189-4 rrP: $30.00 + $5.00 P&P format: 210 x 296mm, 76 pages, soft cover, coloured and black and white photos and hut plans. reviewed by: Trevor Dyke
Having an interest in things old I found this book an interesting read. The introductory section outlines the background to the book and why it was produced. Expecting it to be focused on the huts and their history, it was a pleasant surprise to find ithe book punctuated with small snippets of historical information, such as the introduction of deer into New Zealand, which of course eventually led to an attempt to eradicate them and thus impacted on why huts were introduced. Also amongst these snippets are the reactions from NZDA to some of the decisions/actions that were made affecting the deer and recreational hunting. A further piece of information is the background history of how the Department of Conservation came about, starting off as the Deer Division within the Department of Internal Affairs, before being handed over to the New Zealand Forest Service, and then eventually the formation of the department as we know it now. Fifteen pages contain thumbnail style coloured photos of old huts that are accompanied with a small comment about each; some have been highlighted indicating them as being of historical value. Many of the hut names I recognised from the old hunting story books that I have read over the years. The photos are followed by a section with architectural plans of some of these early huts. If you have an interest in NZ outdoor history then this would be of value to have. The book is available on line at DOCs website www.doc. govt.nz/publications/conservation/wildanimal-control-huts-a-national-heritageidentification-study/
title: the Game Butcher: Wild about meat author: Darran Meates Publisher: Huia Publishers isBN: 978-1-86969-421-0 rrP: $45.00 format: Soft Cover, 210 x 254mm plus flaps, 171 pages, supported by colour How to photos reviewed by: Alec McIver After I started to read the book The Game Butcher: Wild about Meat by Darran Meates, I found that I couldnt put the book down. The history of Darren from when he left school at 15 to take up a butchery apprenticeship until now is very enlightening and shows what a real Kiwi bloke he is. The contents are excellent with its down to earth text and over 250 photographs covering all aspects from getting the animal in the field to serving it on your plate. The chapter on knives and sharpening shows an insight to the skills that is usually only known to butchers and very experienced hunters. The section on what Darran keeps in his cupboard would save many a host from being unprepared when cooking their prized catch. I would recommend that all hunters, no matter what their skill level; be they trophy hunters or simply putting a meal on the table, should consider having a copy of this book as a reference source.
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bOOk
title: the red deer Part ii New Zealand Big Game Records Series Volume Six author: D Bruce Banwell Publisher: The Halcyon Press isBN: 978-1-877566-09-7 rrP: $46.99 format: Soft cover, 240 x 165mm, 344 pages, numerous black and white photos with 16 pages in colour reviewed by: Tony Macklin
The Red deer Part II is the South Island Red deer herds and Bruce Banwells opening paragraph, must be taken into context if the real value of Red deer in New Zealand with such great herds as the Otago and Rakaia are to appear in one volume. (Quote: My apologies for having to keep the text to a minimum and restrict illustrations, but available space afforded by one volume and the extensive history due to the South Island herds has unfortunately made this necessary.)
The European Red deer will always prove the number one game animal in New Zealand because of its wide spectrum of range land and its ability to survive. This is the heart and soul of New Zealand Deerstalkers Association. Others may disagree; that chasing tahr of the Southern Alps or the deer of Fiordland is better, but we have a great leveller in the Red stag. Part II of the Red deer series is again sectioned with section 1 being the brief history of the Red deer; a very comprehensive section, very technical but answering a lot of questions of how, why and what etc and especially, crossbreeding and hybridisation. The well known Otago herd, one of the pure Red deer herds to arrive in New Zealand and originally released from English game parks, consisted of a mixture of two or perhaps three species. Onwards many years and the next generation of crossbreeding is being done by man or a quirk of nature allowing the release of new bloodstock into existing areas. This all gives rise to new bloodlines and better trophies in some parts of New Zealand. The latest trophies have shown this direction. Section 2 is about the South Island deer herds, working from the top of the island down. Starting with Nelson, then Poulter, Rakaia and Otago herds, followed by the remaining herds and enclosures that occurred in the lower South Island. This section is not about the best of each herd but the release areas, history and other general information. This area was Bruce Banwells forte; he has already written books on the Rakaia and Otago herds. Volume II has the extensive list of nearly 500 Red deer entries in the record book status of over 300 Douglas Score. This list is very comprehensive as far as NZDA big game trophy listings are concerned.
The Red deer Part II is a companion volume to its earlier released Part I which covers the North Island herds. In both volumes, section 1 could also be read in conjunction with each other, and all followed by the Red deer herds of New Zealand.
Again another excellent publication, and a companion copy to The Red deer Part I on any hunters bookshelf.
POETRY
CIrCuLAr bush
By Karl Pratter, Golden Bay Branch
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title: roarin in reds Produced by: The Graf Boys Camera & editing: The Graf Boys Directed by: The Graf Boys running time: 98 minutes rrP: $39.95 reviewed by: Trevor Dyke
You stand out proud and bold On the Anatoki Range of old, For many years you have held my gaze From sunrise through to evening haze, As seasons come and seasons go You are at your best in the autumn glow. When your tussock faces turn to gold And autumn chills take hold It was time to pack our gear.
The Graf Boys have done it again, as only the Graf Boys can. Their new DVD, Roarin in Reds is the latest to join their stable. Watching it was a pleasure and other members of my family, including my young grandchildren, were fascinated by it. Definitely one for the DVD library. The skills of the Graf Boys again come to the fore in this DVD, with some exceptional footage where stags are roared up to within three metres of the camera. I should mention that only one deer is harvested and carried out. All the filming was done on public accessible lands such as the Urewera Mountains, Landsborough, Hollyford Valley, Routeburn Track and Westland. The areas were all accessible from a road, but did involve some walking. The hints and advice are numerous, covering such as: different ways of roaring the stags up using roaring horns or cupped hands; holding their attention and when they take off; how to make them stop for a second look. Some hunting hints are offered as well. You will either want to take notes or you will be watching the DVD several times to take it all in. I was impressed with their safety message that hunters roar just like Red stags, so assume that everything is human until proven otherwise. How often do you hear a story of one hunter roaring up another? This is a DVD that will no doubt be taken off the shelf to be watched again and again; most probably just before the start of each roar to see if you can give yourself the edge to bag that trophy Red stag. The DVD can be purchased from the Graf Boys by visiting their website www.thegrafboys.org
For those of us, who venerate our hills and deer We knew the roar was almost here, Great times were had out on those hills Without all the modern frills, We did not have gas, GPS and all the rest But we knew that dry turpentine burned best. We lived on venison steak and stew And topped it off with a good hot brew. The golden years have long since gone As choppers came and went But now there is a nastier trend To poison paradise is all the go And all DOC and its disciples have to say Just let the 1080 flow. Times have changed, not always for the best But my eyes will seek you out High up, on Anatokis crest.
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POINTS OF ENVY
wINNING he ADs FrOm

meL LArrIt t trOphY reD Deer
W i n n e r : I s s a c Te K a h i k a , Tu t i r a B r a n c h . D S : 3 6 9
the 2010 COmpetItIONs

The hunting had been very hard going due to a very strong North Westerly wind and today his turf well. was no different. Id been chasing this stag for two years and I knew
3 hinds, then another 6, and more, another 5; with such a large About 8am while closing in on a wallow I knew he frequented in his rutting area I spotted after I raised my rifle, only to see it was a very big 10-pointer. I harem I knew he wouldnt be far away. Next I a saw a stag, thinking it was the animal I was from me. Then I saw him, his tops came into view then his head, stood without moving hugging a large rimu as these animals moved off on a diagonal away trophy, 16-points. While gutting him I heard a stag roar very close by, neck and shoulder. Without hesitation I fired and the stag was down! What an awesome no doubt the 10-pointer I had seen earlier. I bet he had taken the 16-pointers harem. Bugger!
mCGOwAN shIeLD FALLOw Deer

7 / W inn e r : M a r t o n P a r s o n s , N o r t h O t a g o B r a n c h . D S : 2 12 8
I followed him into the bush on Kakanui Mountains, and as he came out the other side he
ran about 100 metres before my shot took him.
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ON TARGET
NAtIONAL shOOtING
This year our National Shooting programme was actually held over three consecutive weekends, 26 - 27 February, 5 - 7 and 11 - 14 March at the Tokoroa Shooting Sports Complex as a trial. Also for the first time the Pacific Shooting Championship format was included. These new matches comprise of the 120 shot three position 50 metre rimfire and 60 shot three position 100 metre centrefire events, which were held on 26 - 27 February. Entries were a lot lower than anticipated and it is hoped that in the future it will increase as it is the format of the international shooting competition. Three fine trophies have been donated for these new events and special thanks go to the donors: Colin Curreen - 50m NRA Rimfire National Championship Trophy, Brenda Perry - 100m 3P Centrefire Trophy, and Grant Botting - NZDA National 3P 2 Gun, (from both matches). The trial which split the national shooting week over consecutive weekends attracted fewer entries than previous years and at the shooters meeting held on 5 March it was voted to return the nationals back to a shooting week format for 2012. the following records were broken: Name Colin Curreen Colin Curreen Colin Curreen Brenda Perry Brenda Perry Brenda Perry Brenda Perry event 100m standing 100m aggregate 50 & 100m aggregate 100m standing 100m aggregate 100 & 200m aggregate Ladies 100 & 200m aggregate New record 91.01 278.07 562.07 95.02 291.10 580.19 580.19 old record (89.01) (272.03) (554.02) (92.03) (286.08) (574.25) (572.14)
NAtIONAL beNChrest ChAmIONshIps

Held at Packers Creek Range, Nelson, 22 - 25 April 2011
liGHt varmit Class 100 yard aggregate Michael Peacock Peter Haxell Trevor Everett 200 yard aggregate Tony Titheridge Peter Haxell Graeme Smith Peter Haxell Trevor Everett Sue Gavin Heavy varmit Class 100 yard aggregate Michael Peacock Graeme Smith Tony Titheridge Nelson Nelson Nelson 0.2862 0.2380 0.2626 1 2 3 Nelson Auckland Nelson Auckland Nelson Sth Waikato 0.3509 0.3622 0.3833 0.3400 0.3859 0.3870 1 2 3 1 2 3 Nelson Auckland Nelson 0.3088 0.3178 0.3438 1 2 3 200 yard aggregate Michael Peacock Peter Haxell Allen West Michael Peacock Peter Haxell Tony Titheridge 2 Gun aggregate Peter Haxell Michael Peacock Tony Titheridge rimfire eveNts Harvey Westland Graeme Smith Trevor Everett Nelson Nelson Nelson 742.44 721.23 721.20 1 2 3 Auckland Nelson Nelson 0.325 0.332 0.364 1 2 3 Nelson Auckland Bay of Plenty Nelson Auckland Nelson 0.2862 0.3134 0.3753 0.2491 0.313 0.323 1 2 3 1 2 3
Heavy varmit Grand aggregate
light varmit Grand aggregate
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NAtIONAL shOOtING week 2011

26 february 2011 50m Nra rimfire Colin Curreen Grant Botting MarkPoots Juniors A Ralfe B Shekell Nra 100m Centrefire Colin Curreen Grant Botting Brian Lambert (R/fire) 25 & 26 february 2011 2 Gun trophy Colin Curreen Grant Botting 6 march 2010 rimfire 50 & 100m Colin Curreen Brenda Perry Grant Botting teams G Botting, M Poots, D Krivanek B Perry, H Heard, J Stick C Curreen, S Gavin, B Lambert 27 february 2011
Centrefire 100 & 200m Branch
Branch SWAI TPO TPO Branch TPO TPO Branch SWAI TPO SWAI Branch SWAI TPO Branch SWAI ROT TPO
Class O O O 968.12 785.09 Class O O V Class O O Class O L O Branch TPO ROT SWAI Class L O O Branch TPO ROT SWAI Branch TPO TPO SWAI Branch ROT TNKI SWAI
Branch
Prone 193.05 195.08 194.09
Prone 193.07 195.09 192.09
Pr tot 386.12 390.17 386.18
stand 175.03 155.01 154
stand 179.02 154 160.03
st tot 354.05 309.01 314.03
kneel 189.08 193.08 184.01
kneel 191.08 192.05 183.02
kN tot 380.16 385.13 367.03
50m total
1120.33 1084.31 1067.24
Prone 200.10 199.09 197.04 r/f 1120.33 1084.31 Prone 99 93 98
stand 182.00 172.02 127.00 C/f 578.16 566.17 50m stand 91 92 82
kneel 196.06 195.06 183.01 total 1698.49 1650.48
100m total
578.16 566.17 507.05
50m
100m stand 91.01 90.00 76.00 97.04 95.02 92.02 90.02 89.00 94.03
100m
kneel aggregate Prone 94 95 96 284 280 276
kneel aggregate 278.07 274.02 262.05
Grand agg 562.07 554.02 538.05
1597.14 1549.07 1537.09 100m Prone 99.06 99.08 99.07 stand 95.02 93.00 82.01 kneel 97.02 96.03 98.03
100m aggregate Prone
200m stand 92.02 86.00 85.00 503.04 480.01 473.02 sit 98.05 98.02 91.04
Grand 200m aggregate agg 289.09 283.06 275.10 580.19 571.17 554.21
Brenda Perry Colin Curreen Grant Botting teams
ROT SWAI TPO
291.10 288.11 279.11 J Stick G Brewer
99.02 99.04 99.06
rimfire - veterans 1642.51 1620.33 1605.37 1 100.03 100.06 99.05 2 100.05 98.06 95.03 3 100.07 99.05 98.03
G Botting, M Poots, D Krivanek B Perry, H Heard, J Stick C Curreen, J Pearce, B Lambert 8 march 2010 200m Prone match (60 shot) Mark Poots Grant Botting Colin Curreen 11 march 2011 metallic silhouette (80 shot) Brenda Perry Steve Smith Geoff Brewer 12 march 2011 50m running Game target Vince Payne Darius Kirvanek Steve Silcock
B Neckelson 4 98.04 98.05 98.04 5 98.03 99.04 98.05
6 99.07 98.06 97.04
total 595.29 592.32 585.24 ram 100m 16 14 12 total 63 56 55
Chicken 40m 16 17 13
Pig 60m 19 15 18
turkey 77m 12 10 12
slow r-l slow l-r total slow fast r-l
fast l-r total fast Grand total
RUA HO BUSH
140 127 119
126 120 112
266 247 231
110 105 77
101 112 70
211 217 147
477 464 378
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13 march 2011 Centrefire running Boar Brenda Perry Vince Payne Grant Botting 14 march 2011 Centrefire short f Class 100m Dean Maisey Peter Haxell Allen West Centrefire short f Class 200m Dean Maisey Peter Haxell Allen West 50m Nra rimfire - 3P 120 50m Prone G Botting M Poots C Curreen 390.17 386.18 386.12
Branch ROT RUA TPO Branch BOP
1 r-l 48 38 38 Cal 6mm
2 l-r 42 40 43 1
3 r-l 46 46 44 2
4 l-r 49 42 41 3
total 185 166 166 sub total 156 157 148 S/O -1 S/O -2 4 5 6 sub tot 161 159 155 4 50 49 47 50m kneel 5 47 51 47 6 49 50 50 146 150 144
100m total
317 316 303 294 291 289 611 607 592
BOP Branch BOP AKL BOP
6mm Cal 6mm 6mm 1 50 48 47 50m stand C Curreen M Poots G Botting 354.05 314.03 309.03 2 49 49 49 3 49 44 49
sub total 148 141 145
sub total 200m total Grand agg
G Botting C Curreen M Poots
385.13 380.16 367.03
rimfire 50 & 100m rimfire 50m 10 shot Prone C Curreen G Botting B Lambert J Stick J Pearce D Kirvanek C Curreen M Poots J Stick rimfire 50 & 100m B Perry S Gavin H Heard B Perry H Heard 200m Prone B Perry silhouette B Perry H Heard Centrefire Grades C - A Ralfe 450.02 63 39 Centrefire 200m sit B Perry C Curreen M Poots 98.05 98.02 95.02 Centrefire - verterans J Stick B Lambert B Neckelson 519.11 514.08 467.03 Centrefire teams Taupo Rotorua South Waikato 1642.51 1620.33 1605.37 577.20 554.02 511 492.01 580.19 521.03 Taupo Rotorua South Waikato D Krivanek C Curreen G Botting B Perry C Curreen D Krivanek 99 98 97 97 97 97
rimfire 100m 10 shot stand
rimfire 50m 10 shot stand B Perry C Curreen D Krivanek 92 91 87
rimfire 50m 10 shot kneel
M Poots G Botting B Perry
96 96 95
rimfire 100m 10 shot Prone 97.04 97.04 95.04
rimfire 100m 10 shot kneel G Botting C Curreen M Poots 94.03 90.02 90.01
rimfire - Grades B - B Seal C - A Ralfe 464.02 451.01
C Curren B Perry M Poots
91.01 90 80.01 1597.14 1549.07 1537.09
rimfire teams
ladies records 50m Nra rimfire S Gavin 1027.11
rimfire - Juniors B Shekell T Nicholson 415.01 395.01
Centrefire 100 & 200m
Centrefire 100m Prone 100.05 99.08 99.07 291.10 288.11 280.09
Centrefire 100m stand B Perry C Curreen D Krivanek G Botting D Krivanek J Stick 95.02 93.00 89.03 99.06 99.05 99.05
Centrefire 100m kneel G Botting B Perry C Curreen B Perry C Curreen G Botting 98.03 97.02 96.03 92.02 86.00 85.00
Centrefire 100m aggregate
Centrefire 200m Prone
Centrefire 200m stand
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