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Author Topic: From Sth Island New Zealand  (Read 1446 times)

Online Ben Maher

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From Sth Island New Zealand
« 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




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
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2022, 03:36:22 AM »
Nice pics,nice country,nice bows and gorgous turks.Well done!

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2022, 04:32:57 AM »
Very nice Ben. :clapper:

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2022, 06:10:59 AM »
Bloody good to see, Ben. Well done, mate.

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2022, 07:07:09 AM »
Nice.  New Zealand is a dream destination for me.

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2022, 07:29:11 AM »
Great photos as usual-congrats on your hunts?

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2022, 07:36:30 AM »
Nice to see you still in action old Ben, congrats
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2022, 08:28:31 AM »
Good report thanks for posting this update
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2022, 08:47:24 AM »
SWEET! Awesome hunt! Congrats on the awesome hunts!

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2022, 09:49:29 AM »
Congratulation Ben  :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2022, 09:52:19 AM »
Way to go Ben!  Beautiful country ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #12 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:
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2022, 10:24:51 AM »
Ben, I appreciate the photos and description of your NZ adventure.

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2022, 10:25:47 AM »
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2022, 11:16:26 AM »
Would love to hunt and fish there some day...tks for the pics  :archer2:

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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2022, 01:28:28 PM »
Dream hunts like that are a blessing.  Congratulations!!!
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2022, 02:48:26 PM »
Seems like a great hunt in beautiful country.
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2022, 02:59:39 PM »
Thanks Ben, good to hear from you.
PM coming.
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Re: From Sth Island New Zealand
« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2022, 07:21:34 PM »
Fantastic… :campfire:

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