I'm planning a DIY hunt in NZ for early 2021.
Would love to discuss with any South Island locals or US-based hunters who have spent a lot of time there. More than willing to trade info or services (Colorado hunting packing/guiding, flyfishing trips, etc...) with someone that can give me a head...
Of the 20ish I've been apart of, 90% are in the 150-250 yard range. Goats do erratic things when hit, even hit well by big bullets. Make sure you have a good idea of your recovery options. Prone off packs, bipods, and rocks are the norm.
If you "just can't" get sub-350yd from a mountain goat...
What a trip! Only makes me more jealous that I couldn’t make it. So glad you had a good time. Can’t beat all that fur... Paul is a trapping and wolf hunting machine!
I guided Josh on a difficult hunt several years ago. He was a pleasure to be around, hard hunter, and honest through all of our dealings. Not saying anything written here is untrue (I wasn't there), but wanted to mention my experience with the him for those doing research.
I have a personal hunt booked outside of Prince George Dec 16-20th of this year. Can't go due to some family health issues. Willing to give someone a ripping deal if they can fill my spot.
5 Day trip with one of Canada's most well known wolf hunters/trappers. I have been up in this camp several...
Get Pavel's Simple/Sinister book. For such a simple workout, it has worked well for me and many other folks. it really does make you "farmer strong". turkish getups and swings. When I am doing these workouts a lot, my back has very little issues with a lot of heavy-pack guiding. when I have not...
It's genetic. In certain areas it is common, and then non-existent in others. I have over a dozen skull plates like that, they are all from the same area.
Pair of Scarpa Charmoz Size 45.5
-Used on two goat hunts, roughly 50 miles of wear
-80%+ life left, they were just too big for me. These are similar to a 11-11.5 in US sizing
-Only wear is what you would expect on soles (see pics)
-$150 or best offer
Set of Kestrel Knives
-Used on 1-2 hunts...
Just a heads up, there are two tags in that unit this year. One resident and one non-resident. DM if you want to chat about the unit. I know it well. Tricky unit with the low sheep pop. Beautiful country, fun hunt.