Sika Rut Chronicles 2023

[@waikarimoana]

Good day Gllen,, another awesome hunting trip, great footage, scenery and awesome hunts mate, many thanks for the video, thumbs up,, Tony.

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks as always Tony

[@stagslayer3002]

awesome mate! that,s what makes sika hunting in the roar!! you,ve gotta put the work in, and when it pays off like that it,s just the best buzz aye! nice work!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks mate, it's certainly the best time of the year, bloody shame it goes so fast!! 👍

[@claphamboysoutdoor]

Dude, what a trip! Epic as a word is so overused, but in this case so fitting. Love the emotion too. Awesome for you guys after what's been a tough year in your neck of the woods.

[@BackridgeButcher]

It's certainly a trip we won't forget in a hurry, so bloody exciting when it all comes together!

[@TheBighorn1]

Another great vid. Gotta love those shooting sticks. I have a bog tripod. Game changer for standing shots.

[@BackridgeButcher]

Ill look them up thanks

[@ccctindy]

Awesome mate, just love your attitude, keeping alive what true hunting and the meaning of it really is. Love how stoked you are with ol Willy Wonka. Thank you, thoroughly enjoyed that, no quad bike back paddock bollicks. Cheers!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Awesome Erin, just love being bush and the challenge it provides, really appreciate your comments thanks

[@thegrundinis4199]

Awesome trip and a great character head for your efforts!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Wonky of a lifetime for me!! Extremely happy 😊

[@kroadie3936]

BRB time to hunt.inspiring sika rut always enjoy your every moment videos.

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks mate, and to think it's all on again in another month!! It's just like Christmas when you're a kid!!

[@Bushnseanz]

Yeeee haaa 🤘🤘🦌 that was awesome 🦌🐕

[@nakisteelo4761]

Great footage. "It's a winky wonky donkey "👍

[@BackridgeButcher]

its King Wonk lol

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

What fantastic dogs and a great hunt. Thank you for the footage.

[@BackridgeButcher]

Cheers Marius, dogs just add another level of enjoyment to the adventure

[@reuben.jane01]

Far out mate, what an awesome trip! Such a cool stag to add to your collection and a bonus stag to fill the freezer! Epic

[@gregoryross.303]

great video, you had a great trip, keep it up

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks Ross, very lucky

[@davidmowser4830]

Wow that was awesome footage of an old gnarly stag. Happened to me in 2021 Elk season here in northern Alberta. Hunted hard for 7 days with the bow, nothing but scary moments with bears almost ever day, first morning of rifle season had a bull come running right at us stopped at 35 yds front on. One shot & I had a odd three by three down. Got to share it with my youngest son (23) & my grandson (13). Fantastic experience. That's what it's all about. Congrats again..

[@BackridgeButcher]

Great story David, isn't hunting just the best!!

[@philipevans4219]

cool head, great to see in person

[@clem3456]

Wicked stuff. I liked how you got some of the ones you left on film squeeling. Somthing I’m all to familiar with 😂 but never see them. Keep it up

[@BackridgeButcher]

Keep hunting them, mate. You will catch up with them eventually 👍

[@DavidMoyers]

Dogs are amazing!

[@BackridgeButcher]

They have their good and bad days just like us, amazing might just stretch the truth lol

[@Jay-zm3bx]

Bloody Awsum hunt indeed. Love that non typical he's cool asf and recently I was lucky enough to be given 5 packets of them Smoked Chorizo sausages and geez they're so good !!! We made a Shepards pie and put 2 packets in it oh my god it was glorious 😋🤣😂

[@BackridgeButcher]

Awesome

[@joshjackson8266]

Awesome job Glen. Really enjoyed it. Nothing beats getting up close to them!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Its Christmas time for sick hunters!!

[@darrellwong4097]

That’s what it all about alright BRB! Well done to you and Little Red. Super cool vidéo. I really enjoyed it and hopefully it inspires me to do the same this coming week! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@BackridgeButcher]

Good luck on your adventures

[@huntingforadventure9977]

Good to see you out an about again!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Cheers mate

[@matthoward9860]

After a wicked stalk and shoot In the scrub like that people won't mind waiting for their bangers and patties. Regards from Harry and Matt.

[@BackridgeButcher]

Cheers guys, I think you are correct!

[@antsbantsb8430]

excellent again!

[@BackridgeButcher]

cheers

[@nzbakerman]

Awesome vid team BRB. Crazy looking head on that stag

[@BackridgeButcher]

Ill have to show you it once its cleaned up Jas

[@ivankane8641]

bloody awesome glen...what a beast

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks Ivan, sometimes we all get lucky! How are the reds treating you down south?

[@garthharris8721]

Bloody great clip guys, felt as though I was right in their with you. Keeping the dream alive, take care, hard yards pay off👍👍

[@BackridgeButcher]

cheers butcher

[@wildadventuresnz6255]

Another great video Glen, getting it done in some crappy weather.

[@BackridgeButcher]

The week before Easter was perfect with light winds...and then!

[@craigemorehu4278]

Churrrrr Tumeke orite 🤙😎

[@ShamusOConnell]

Congrats to you both , Far out that was intense! Felt like I was there with yah 😂 awesome vid again guys , good luck on the next adventure 🤞🏼🏔️

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks mate, those scrub stags are Bloody intense alright, we couldn't get video like this in the past! GoPros are amazing

[@ShamusOConnell]

@@BackridgeButcher absolutely worth every buck 🤩

[@adamschmidt8050]

Primo footage and a wicked stag, well done!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Cheers Adam, you have certainly been having some fun yourself down south

[@KayJ47]

Awesome

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks

[@snoop2477]

Awesome trip. Well done

[@BackridgeButcher]

cheers mate

[@davewebber3330]

Love that abnormal head just shot 2 roe bucks here in uk with abnormal heads cheers

[@BackridgeButcher]

Thanks Dave, enjoy hearing tales from the otherside of the world, didn't realize roe bucks did they same thing. Maybe it's not a genetic thing but something else that causes malfunction of antlers

[@davewebber3330]

@@BackridgeButcher I have many usually cased from an accident when in velvet or injury to there balls or old age my daughter is hunting in nz right now will try get some pics to you

[@wilberthreehundred6402]

Awesome hunt you two, the “ wonky hunt was the best could hear you shaking in your breathing… man that was tense 😅

[@BackridgeButcher]

no denying it, was feeling the pressure!

[@robleishman-fj5ot]

Awesome stuff !! Jealous I havent got out yet…. but youve inspired me Looked cold and wet but lots of fun!!

[@BackridgeButcher]

Get out there Rob!

[@simonakers4381]

Thanks ,another great video ,is that a private hut ,as middle of Roar and only you there

[@BackridgeButcher]

Yes its a hut we built with a good mate 10 years ago

[@toranarama1]

intro music tracks please? what a ripper...

[@jasonbates1407]

Nice vid. Out of interest what's the knife of choice to accompany the Tika? 👍

[@BackridgeButcher]

We currently use the Ka-Bar folding hunter, keeps a great edge and only weighs 65g. Perfect for field dressing any deer

[@darranadam992]

great video what a ugly but awesome head well done to both of you

[@BackridgeButcher]

Cheers mate, certainly not what we expected, a classic non typical trophy

[@AndrewRuthven]

Is that a Heli Sika hut

[@BackridgeButcher]

No it's not mate, it's on private land with extremely limited access. We are very lucky to hunt it

[@jimmyshenaethekids5054]

Excuse my ignorance but are you the butcher that lives near greymouth? You look very familiar to a guy that's pet deer got shot

[@BackridgeButcher]

We are Hawke's Bay based, a long long way from Greymouth

[@Wellwhatevernevermind]

Wait, what "chronicles"? I better watch this one 😅👍

[@Wellwhatevernevermind]

Not disappointed! Loved it.

[@Overourland]

Hey is there any way for others to get access to that private block?

[@BackridgeButcher]

NO mate, no chance at all unfortunately, but the Kaweka forest park is right next door with plenty of room for adventure

[@boots8373]

Not sure how you can shoot when you have a dog tied to your front hand but well done.

[@BackridgeButcher]

At the time I didn't even notice the dog mate! The spare boot laces tied together were just long enough!

[@HaimonaWiariWroe]

wheres the son???????????