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Offline VictoryHunter

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2013, 11:06:00 PM »
Congrats man! That is a once in a lifetime hunt. Good hunting.
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Offline mmgrode

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2013, 12:55:00 AM »
The days are counting down!  Generally, when I am going on a trip, it is customary to forget something...wonder what it will be this time.  If I could only remember  ;)

As requested by Mark here are some equipment pictures:
 
I'll be bringing a couple bamboo backed osage bows I built over the winter for the trip.  Made them takedowns so I can get them in with the checked luggage.  They're nothing fancy, but should get the job done if I can do my part.
 

Thanks for the kind words, fellas!

Matt
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #22 on: April 17, 2013, 01:03:00 AM »
Good looking equipment...have a great hunt.
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Offline Al Kidner

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2013, 05:31:00 AM »
Best of luck mate! I hope you like hills ...lol.

Don't leave nothing in the tank or leave yourself wondering if you could have hunted more, harder or further.

Love the arrows by the way.

Enjoy, life is short.


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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2013, 06:39:00 PM »
Major Adventure!
Great looking arrows, nice bows too.
GOOD LUCK !!
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2013, 06:51:00 PM »
We will be waiting!  :campfire:
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2013, 08:38:00 PM »
Are you heading to the East or West side of the Divide ?
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Offline JJB

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2013, 08:46:00 PM »
Keep us posted on your hunt, I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2013, 10:59:00 PM »
Airport security would let me bring my three piece with me in carryon after I was told I cold over the phone, they said I could use it as a club !

So make sure you can.

Good luck!
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #29 on: April 18, 2013, 12:41:00 AM »
hey buddy good luck and look out for gun hunters they are a wild bunch and hey have fun  oh and take warm clothes as its cold as hell down there give me a call pm sent     :thumbsup:
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Offline mmgrode

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #30 on: April 18, 2013, 01:45:00 AM »
Al K.- Amen, brother. Thanks for that reminder. I'll be giving it my all!  

Aunty- The first part of my hunt will be spent in the eastern watershed after tahr(numbers area), the latter in the western watershed after tahr(larger bulls), chamois, and red deer if I can come across them.

Kenneth- Bows are going in the checked baggage. Hopefully the baggage folks aren't too hard on my gear.  That's the only drawback with the natural materials bows, a bit more fragile. Bringing a third fiberglass takedown, just in case.    

Thanks for the well wishes, fellas.

Cheers, Matt
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #31 on: April 18, 2013, 06:17:00 AM »
Good luck!!!  Enjoy the adventure
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #32 on: April 18, 2013, 06:50:00 AM »
Have a Great Trip.  Looking forward to the report!
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Offline nick_the_tinkerer

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2013, 03:36:00 PM »
Very Nice cant wait to see pics, the story, etc.
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #34 on: April 19, 2013, 03:48:00 PM »
Best of LUCK to ya, and be safe !!
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #35 on: April 21, 2013, 08:35:00 AM »
Have a great trip!  Be safe.
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Offline Ragin Bull

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #36 on: April 21, 2013, 09:10:00 AM »
:campfire:    Looking forward to this one when you get back.
This hunt is already on my list in 2-3 years
Good luck and be safe........ Have fun!
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Offline Elgjeger

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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #37 on: August 07, 2013, 03:35:00 PM »
How did i t go? Thinking of pulling off the same feat next April.

Awesome country down there!

Been there twice before, and it IS addictive... Bugger I literally live on the other side of the globe..
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #38 on: August 08, 2013, 03:58:00 AM »
I hunted New Zealand in 2006 from England.
In 2008 I moved to Australia on my own, with my bow hunting gear fletching jigs everything and a few pairs of socks.
I am still in Australia I have been married to an ozy for nearly 3 years and I have hunted in NZ for the past 3 years for two week at a time, in those lovely mountains.
Addictive......... yes.
You gotta do, what you gotta do .
Cheers
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Re: New Zealand Tahr
« Reply #39 on: August 08, 2013, 04:40:00 AM »
Mark,you are living the dream!  :notworthy:
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