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Title: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Ben Maher on July 26, 2022, 02:34:59 AM
Well, Covid cancelled our hunts for a few years , and this one was going ahead finally , albeit cut short with cancelled flights out of Oz ...

Despite some close calls , and mine was really really , super extra close , no Red Stags were taken .....

But some Merriams ended up on the fry pan ...

Poison Darts and as ever , my Widow PL's got it done ... ACE and RMSG Cutthroat heads on Footed Doug Fir and Easton Axis got the job done [attachment=1,msg3006669]



Sub zero temps don't mean nufink with good wool thermals !

But nothing beats my solo pig from the same place last year ... a long time goal - an NZ mountain boar with my longbow and woodies

I'd move there tomorrow
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Steelhead on July 26, 2022, 03:36:22 AM
Nice pics,nice country,nice bows and gorgous turks.Well done!
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: littlejohn59 on July 26, 2022, 04:32:57 AM
Very nice Ben. :clapper:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Wilderlife on July 26, 2022, 06:10:59 AM
Bloody good to see, Ben. Well done, mate.
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: ESP on July 26, 2022, 07:07:09 AM
Nice.  New Zealand is a dream destination for me.
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: A Lex on July 26, 2022, 07:15:20 AM
Well done Ben,
Nice pictures too.

I bowhunted NZ back in 2008 I think it was, great place. Love to get back there someday and do it again.

Best
Lex
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Michael Guran on July 26, 2022, 07:29:11 AM
Great photos as usual-congrats on your hunts?
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: cacciatore on July 26, 2022, 07:36:30 AM
Nice to see you still in action old Ben, congrats
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Cory Mattson on July 26, 2022, 08:28:31 AM
Good report thanks for posting this update
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Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: tradslinger on July 26, 2022, 08:47:24 AM
SWEET! Awesome hunt! Congrats on the awesome hunts!
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on July 26, 2022, 09:49:29 AM
Congratulation Ben  :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: rastaman on July 26, 2022, 09:52:19 AM
Way to go Ben!  Beautiful country ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Terry Green on July 26, 2022, 10:11:39 AM
Ben, South Island of NZ is the most beautiful place I've ever been.  Yellowstone 2nd.

If you have anymore scenery pics from your trip I'd love to see them.  :campfire:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Mighty Big Country on July 26, 2022, 10:24:51 AM
Ben, I appreciate the photos and description of your NZ adventure.
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Pine on July 26, 2022, 10:25:47 AM
 :archer:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: durp on July 26, 2022, 11:16:26 AM
Would love to hunt and fish there some day...tks for the pics  :archer2:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: GCook on July 26, 2022, 01:28:28 PM
Dream hunts like that are a blessing.  Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 26, 2022, 02:48:26 PM
Seems like a great hunt in beautiful country.
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: MnFn on July 26, 2022, 02:59:39 PM
Thanks Ben, good to hear from you.
PM coming.
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: KAZ on July 26, 2022, 07:21:34 PM
Fantastic... :campfire:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Bisch on July 26, 2022, 07:28:06 PM
Congrats on all those critter Ben!!!!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: ozy clint on July 26, 2022, 09:06:52 PM
Congrats Ben, some good times no doubt. :thumbsup:

I'm hanging to get back there to chase tahr and chamois again but NZ is still off limits to some people.  :banghead:
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Ben Maher on July 26, 2022, 09:14:43 PM
Quote from: ozy clint on July 26, 2022, 09:06:52 PM
Congrats Ben, some good times no doubt. :thumbsup:

I'm hanging to get back there to chase tahr and chamois again but NZ is still off limits to some people.  :banghead:

agh, I gots ya ......

we have a few Tahr up higher where we go . Sat and watched them for a bit. Crazy odd animals in a lot of ways. I remember my first trip chasing them in 2011 up near Mt Cook .... an exercise in humility for sure . One day eh !
Title: Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
Post by: Wudstix on July 26, 2022, 09:49:17 PM
I'd love to join you in the mountains.  Some day!
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire: