Gore NZDA branch

One of our members Barry got this boar in a Rayioner block last night.

Announcement: NZDA appoints new Operations and Marketing Manager, Hugh Devereux-Mack.

NZDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Hugh Devereux-Mack as our new Operations and Marketing Manager.

"We are thrilled to welcome Hugh to the New Zealand Deerstalkers National Office team," said Gwyn Thurlow, CEO of NZDA. "His extensive professional experience, combined with his passion for outdoor activities, fi****ms advocacy, and wildlife conservation, make him the ideal person for this important role. We look forward to Hugh’s contributions in advancing our mission and continuing our professional growth. I look forward with keen interest to the expertise and fresh perspective he will bring."

Read the full announcement here:

https://www.deerstalkers.org.nz/resources-2/publications/news/announcement-new-operations-and-marketing-manager-welcomed-by-nzda-hugh-devereux-mack/

Good morning everyone here's a wee remind of dates for 2023

Some photos from our Gore & Districts NZDA wallaby hunting trip this week.. Young Max Heaps got his first wallaby and Lester enjoyed his first trip after them too As you can see he did feel the cold. A big thank you to Andrew for organising the trip and Gary for his amazing knowledge on how to hunt these tough little Roos.

No it's not windy, there frozen. A group of boys from a tahr hunt

If you can get along and have a listen, Nicole McKee is a keen hunter herself

Thursday Gore at the Croydon Lodge at 830am

DO YOU THINK THERES MOOSE IN FIORDLAND?????
Well........................................................... if you are interested to know, come and listen to the Moose man himself Mr Ken Tustin speak about the elusive Moose at our Winter Wapiti Weekend in Te Anau 1st and 2nd July at the Te Anau Events Center.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

Fiordland Wapiti Foundation This is the official Fiordland Wapiti Foundation page.

Big thanks to Nathan from Xtra mile tyres for a great deal on car and atv tyres.

Go see him for your all tyre needs at 76 Clyde street invercargill

Here one of our life members Lance presenting one of our members a prize from NZDA for renewing his membership, Congratulations

Just a reminder this Tuesday (30th) is our annual Trophy night.

Croydon Lodge 7:30.
Guest speaker Peter Garden.
Gold coin entry
Bring something for the raffle table.
Nathan from Xtra Mile Tyres is donating a set of 4wheeler tyres to the club which will be raffled off.



See you all there.

As part of this year's Winter Wapiti Weekend in Te Anau, we are also running "THE GREAT NZ HUNTING COMPETITION" proudly sponsored by Hunting and Fishing NZ. go to the below link to register and enter, some great prizes there!
https://fwf.net.nz/competition/

From one of our members

One fallow must of had wire tangled around his antlers prior to fighting. They were found with one having a broken neck and the other panicking to get away. It was not safe to release the live buck so he was dispatched.

Another one from the kid hunting weekend

Police are investigating following a report of a deer being killed in the deer park of Martin Street, Gore.

Police believe this has occurred over the weekend of April 1-2.

This is a local park used by the community and surrounded by several residential houses, and Police want to hear from anyone who might have information about the incident.

If you have information, or if you have private CCTV that may have captured anything suspicious, please call 105 and quote event number P054188136.

You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

After a wet morning the day came out warm. Patrick spent a bit of time assessing the buck before putting on a successful stalk.

We're lucky enough to have the opportunity to take kids out hunting for the weekend, here is a photo of the kids and adults at the end. Speical thanks to Mataura Licencing Trust and Shooters world

Check out this awesome write up

Recent write up in the Hunting and Wildlife Magazine Southland NZDA & Gore & Districts branches Ran the Kids hunt at the local Wyndham A&P show in December .
It was Great to see so many kids getting out and enjoying the outdoors. And very humbling to see the community businesses getting behind the event sponsoring all the prize's. Thanks again to all involved.

Sometimes things don't go to plan, make sure you have a back up plan

Just a reminder

It's that time of year again for the annual South Island Ladies Mavora Hunt hosted by the Southern Lakes Branch, to be held 21-24 April 2023. Open to any female NZDA member (and happy to sign new ladies up via registration if they're not yet a member).



https://southernlakesnzda.wildapricot.org/event-5203185



To see a bit of what we got up to last time, here are some videos we made:



highlight reel: https://youtu.be/j40SJ1AO6FI

Southern Lakes NZDA - 2023 Ladies Mavora Hunt Join us for the third annual South Island Ladies Hunt, an all-women hunting trip hosted by the Southern Lakes NZDA Branch.  To see what you're getting into take a look at this video from last year's trip: https://youtube.com/watch?v=U8uQug8ujB8&feature=shares

Hunting isn't just for the boys

A photo from this year's take a kid weekend more to come over the next few weeks

Last weekends mission in some chamois country. A successful mission at that with my mates first trophy buck making the 9” mark and mine being just under at 8 3/4”. Good to stretch the legs leading up to the roar

Videos in comments

Don't miss the big one cause it's not shooting straight

Here's our 2023 calendar for the rest of the year

Last weekend some of members went to central otago to help with pest control, 140 goats 3 deer and a rabbit

Our next general meeting this Tuesday 28th of February

we are going to the Mataura Gun Club to shoot some Claybirds. This is just a bit of fun, so doesn’t matter if you’ve never done it before. It’s not a competition so come and have a go.

After the shoot we’ll have a quick meeting.

Please note earlier meeting time due to noise restrictions.



When : 28th Feb 6pm

Where: Mataura Gun Club Glendu Rd just past Tullock Park

Cost: 15 target matches.

$20 for ammo and targets.

No eftpos available Cash only



Rules:

Duck loads are not permitted, size 7 shot recommended.

Guns to be broken or breaches open at all times

Safe storage of guns please ( locked in vehicles when not in use )

No alcohol to be consumed until all shooting is finished.

Another story from one of our members

After spotting him 3 weeks prior, I could see his tops were not fully developed and knew he would still he soft under his velvet layer. But to find him again in a doc block with a ridiculous amount of hunting pressure and have everything line up perfectly was insanely tinny. I couldn’t have asked for a better excuse for the heavy pack out. A public land 14 point Red Stag trophie I am proud of and may never beat!

Keep an eye out for your NZDA membership subs for the up coming year in your emails or mail

From one of our members

Me and a mate set out for some chamois hunting in some average weather between Christmas and New Year’s and managed to come home with heavy packs.
Having a tarp shelter was a game changer for this particular trip as we could sit underneath it and continue to glass while we waited for the rain to pass.
I ended up taking out a nice doe from 250 yards and didn’t let any of the meat go to waste

Videos in comments

Ballot Night 31st January

We are back to our usual format, completed Ballot forms and $5 ballot fee to be brought along to the January meeting at the clubrooms, if your unable to attend another full financial member can hand it in for you (one proxy per member).

There will be raffles so bring a prize for the table.

This year the hunting season starts on the 4th & 5th March and finishes on the 29th & 30th of April

New members must be a full financial member for 1 year before applying.

Remember the new government rules around storage and transportation of Fi****ms.

This month’s general meeting on the 29th of November is the last for the year and will be a BBQ which the club will provide so bring along a beer to wash it down with.

Thanks To our local Farmsoure Fonterra who are sponsoring the Southland & Gore NZDA Kids Hunting & Fishing comp that we are running 3rd December at the Wyndham Amp Show
Entrys available at the link below
Entrys close Friday 25 th Nov
Hunting commences 30th Nov weigh in 3 Dec 10-1pm

https://forms.gle/dejYfyNEFdpDLnVNA