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Author Topic: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2  (Read 4691 times)

Offline swp

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #80 on: June 02, 2012, 05:50:00 PM »
Cool stuff guys! Congrats Clint!
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Offline Benner

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #81 on: June 02, 2012, 07:25:00 PM »
great story and pictures
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Offline ozy clint

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #82 on: June 10, 2012, 09:24:00 PM »

 

mark says goodbye to the mountains and our top camp as we begin the walk out.
 

everything has to have 2 uses on a backpack hunt into the mountains. marks descent to the snowline was made fast and easy thanks to my bow limbs.
 
 
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Offline ozy clint

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #83 on: June 10, 2012, 09:27:00 PM »
the walk (pronounced scramble) out.
 

a comfortable camp.
 

the last supper.....of chamios.
 

we shall return......
 
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Offline flyne

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #84 on: June 11, 2012, 04:22:00 AM »
Great story Clint and congrats on the Chamios
Jim
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Offline Whip

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #85 on: June 11, 2012, 06:54:00 AM »
What a spectacular adventure and a stunning achievement!  You blokes have done what very few would even attempt.  Outstanding!!

I love mountain hunting, but what you were in takes things to a whole new level.  That is some of the most beautiful and rugged looking country I have ever seen.  

Congratulations to you all for even being able to do it, and especially to Clint for the success.
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Offline kbetts

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #86 on: June 11, 2012, 09:26:00 AM »
Great stuff!  Words don't do it justice.
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Offline Margly

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #87 on: June 11, 2012, 05:41:00 PM »
Great story!
Congratulations!
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Offline straitera

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #88 on: June 11, 2012, 08:33:00 PM »
Well done Ozy big time! Thanks for the great story & pix. Great Chamois trophy!
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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #89 on: June 11, 2012, 08:56:00 PM »
OMG, Clint! I don't know how I missed this thread but glad it popped back up for me to see.

Congrats on the chamois! I know you deserved it after putting up with me a while back.

All I can say is WOW and congrats again!

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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #90 on: June 12, 2012, 12:43:00 PM »
Very, very well done Mates and thanks a bunch for sharing!
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Offline awbowman

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #91 on: June 12, 2012, 12:46:00 PM »
Breath Taking!!!  You indeed are a blessed man to have been there
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Offline Yellow Dog

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #92 on: July 01, 2013, 08:50:00 PM »
A little something to read about the 2012 hunt while the 2013 hunt unfolds. Spectacular!!!!!
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Offline Stixbowdrew

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #93 on: July 01, 2013, 09:20:00 PM »
Very awesome gents! Simply amazing! Now the question is when does this Yankee get to accompany you? Haha! Congratulations!
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Offline VictoryHunter

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #94 on: July 01, 2013, 11:13:00 PM »
Incredible hunt! Congrats to the both of you. Thanks for sharing.
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Offline shankspony

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #95 on: July 02, 2013, 01:44:00 AM »
Epic! As someone who hunts those same mountains, I have to say you have my respect. To get a Chamois with a traditional bow up there is a feat only a scant few have achieved. Well done both of you.
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Offline suttoman

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #96 on: July 02, 2013, 08:00:00 AM »
Wow - fantastic.   You had me duped because you have a double thread up on here.   I had been following the other one and it seemed to be taking ages to get anywhere.  Suddenly this one (mk 2) popped up and the whole story was on here.

Lads - you really have my respect.   I am a New Zealander and still only use my NZ passport.  I was born there, lived there 27 years (half my life), and have been the other 27 years here in Australia.  I go home every year because NZ is such a beautiful, un-spoiled land.   I am only in Australia chasing the big $$.   When I eventually retire - it will be back to my home country.

You have my respect - that is very dangerous and formidable country.  To take a wild creature like that - in their territory - with a trad bow, is a very rare feat.

Blessings to you both.

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Offline Randy Morin

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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #97 on: July 02, 2013, 09:08:00 AM »
Wow, that was a super read Clint.  I can only imagine how proud you must be after coming back from a trip like this.  congrats to all of you.  You guys are some tough mountain for sure.
Awesome pics and thanks for taking us along for the ride.
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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #98 on: July 02, 2013, 09:53:00 AM »
What an accomplishment-from the physical aspect of those mountains to actually bringing home a well won trophy. Congrats to those who would even attempt a hunt of that magnitude. I know these spindly legs of mine would not have made it but so glad yours did and take us with you.
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Re: NZ backpack hunt for tahr and chamois. take 2
« Reply #99 on: July 02, 2013, 10:37:00 AM »
Awesome on all acounts. Many congrats and thank you for the awesome pictures.
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