Deer hunting in the Waioeka

[@mauricewhite6971]

Another cool video Fred.I had a 3 month culling stint in the Waioeka way back in 1975.Just pure magic.Been back many times since Similarly I never had an interest in collecting antlers.My first deer in Canterbury was a 14 pointer.Sold the antlers to a second hand dealer to help finance an overseas jaunt.Still get out in the bush as often as possible.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Maurice, Its good to get a nice set of antlers for the wall for sure, but never been a priority of mine, I was just lucky enough to get a nice one in the helis,, But more important to keep the freezer topped up, if we pick n choose too much DOC will step in with the poison n culling and then everybody loses.,

[@g0jsm]

Im 76 now Fred still stalking but look for the easy walks these days. Knocking the body about in your youth comes back to haunt you as you get older just hoping I have a few years left in me. Keep up the goo9d work brings back great memories for me and my life in Gods Own land.

[@nzmeateater]

Yea I was warned about the back/knees etc from hunting by my farther when I was young, ,he was right as usual. Great to hear your still doing it, thanks for watching👍

[@markrobertson256]

Real hunting, old school rifle, no suppressor or dial up scope, pack in to your hunting area, and do the hard yards, great movie mate, all yours are quite different to what most hunters get up to nowadays, good original bush hunts.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for the positive comment Mark 👍👍

[@GIsRaetihiBornBred]

Way to go bro... loving the snippets of stories as well as the vids. Cheeers!

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks George, thats much appreciated😁👍👍

[@shanelouie6085]

This is my favourite hunting Chanel. I like how you keep things simple. Awesome.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks mate👍

[@jasonmellor392]

I really appreciate you taking the time to put this content up. Can't eat antlers, plenty hanging in trees around Te Uruwera.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching it,,,And so true mate, every camp site aye,some hanging in the trees.ha!, I guess the good ones get taken out,

[@jamesmay213]

Hey Mate your better than anyone I've watched on here. The family says the same. We deer stalk ourselves. Your the best on KZbin. Big ups to you mate. You'll out hunt all of the young fellas on here. even myself mate. It's not about how big the head is. it's about putting the food on the table for the family. That's what it's all about. It's what makes your channel good to watch. Keep it up while you can man 👍👍👍

[@nzmeateater]

Hey thanks for the comment mate, But na im just average hunter, theres some really top hunters out there, But thanks again for watching 👍👍

[@garthharris8721]

Keep it as it is Fred, love the basic out in the scrub with no frills, keep it going old mate👍

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Garth, will do 😁

[@brianbarnard7004]

Your videos are great. I've found having the kids help carrying some of the meat out of the bush, gives them a sense of achievement at dinner time, knowing that they helped get the food. Now I'm 60 i want to keep pushing myself as long as i can. Good luck to you and thanks for making good movies.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for the comment,👍 Yea its good for the kids to be involved ,

[@samhunt9380]

Great videos mate. It's nice to see some good NZ hunting. I'm an old retired NZ Forest Service culler from the early 1960's now retired on the Sunshine Coast and although totally worn out, relive my youth through videos like this. Cheers mate......

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching Sam, I like hearing from you ex cullers, its like getting the tick of approval😁😁

[@sparrobirdman9621]

Great work and don't stop. I'm 59 and hunt with a 73 year but both of us spend heaps of time walking before a big hunt especially the southern alps tahr hunts.

[@M711-n5n]

Nice one Fred love your channel..good healthy kiwi hunting bro.. thanks for bringing the bush vibe to us in Aussie, Kia Kaha cuzzy 😊🤙

[@nzmeateater]

Hey thanks for watching from OZ😁😁

[@subhuman119]

This is why I appreciate videos likes this... get to see parts of our amazing country like this.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks mate, 👍

[@bw8020]

One of the best hunting channels on KZbin i reckon doesn’t get more real then your hunts well done keep it up

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for the positive comment mate👍

[@tanielanoa7620]

You’re living the dream brother, thanks so so much for taking us who can’t, through such beautiful country ❤

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Taniela, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@grahamsperry7048]

😊 Great vid sir. Brings back a lot of great memories; and some sadnes too, now am 78 and knees are u.s. and I miss the bush so much. Will forward this vid to couple old mates who will also relate to this real deal. Thanks so much for losting this.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching and commenting Graham 😁

[@NZ-Culler]

Always good to leave some wood for the next person I reckon, might be a life saver when someone who rolls in late some night lost and cold, if there's dry wood it might make the huge difference.

[@nzmeateater]

Yep, can be a life saver, especialy in the colder months👍

[@jackscott2594]

Bloody good videos , at 56 I’m still hunting for the freezer down Queenstown way and it’s good to see parts of the country that I haven’t hunted and you give some great info

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Jack, Queenstown is a nice place, but I have never hunted around there, on the to do list.👍👍

[@darranadam992]

ive done both long range and bush shooting much prefer the bush. keep ya videos coming i will keep watching them

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Darran, will do.😁

[@stevegarland9063]

Real good trip that Fred. Love what you do on your trips, ‘good salt of the earth authentic hunting’… Your vids are right up there in my books!

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate your comment mate😁

[@ReviloNZwalks]

Awesome hunt, have been looking forward to getting in here for a hunt when I get around to it. Glad you got one to take home, cheers

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@grantkilmore9167]

Always enjoy KZbin videos I’m in my 50s also and take a lot of inspiration from you and your hunting achievements. Keep it up mate

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Grant,like one guy said to me"Use it or lose it" and its easier to lose it as we get older.😁

[@Jeremy.huntnzld]

Great watch as usual Fred , love the honesty and ya content I'm with ya as the bones get older , the time in the hills gets less , but in some ways makes these times more special 👌 Keep doing what ya doing mate 👍

[@nzmeateater]

Cheers Jeromy, yea couldn't agree more .

[@Datman2431]

Nothing wrong with what your doing, keep up the good work. Always look forward to ya vids. Thanks

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks mate , was hoping I was not going to get too much hate for saying what I think and what I do.

[@kroadie3936]

One of the great feelings of satisfaction back at the hut,father and son hunts are good thanks NZ MEAT EATER choice videos.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Kroadie 😁

[@rexnex277]

Its amazing how many older hunters watch your channel and i am one of them .the one thing that we all have in common is old injuries ,i remember hurting myself when i was young and two weeks later i am ready to go again but in the back of my mind wondering if it would catch up with me later in life ,i now know it does i wish i knew then what i know now.

[@nzmeateater]

Yea same here mate, those older injuries come back to haunt sometimes aye, I used to race moto x when I was younger but stopped it after feeling slight pain in my knees after big jumps, glad I stopped then and didnt carry on. I was not that good at it but it was cool fun.

[@dennisking9144]

Thanks

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Dennis, much appreciated👌👌

[@nakisteelo4761]

Enjoyed that. Looked like good weather and it's nice to be in the bush this time of year. Cheers

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Naki, yea spring is pumping now.👍

[@nakisteelo4761]

@@nzmeateater Sure is👍

[@aaronwilcox6417]

That's some thick forest canopy and pretty steep. Those streams look like good fishing with that clear water. Compared to north America that looks more like jungle. It's interesting to see different habitat

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching, yea a few fisherman fish the main river, not many fish up these side streams though,👍Some beautiful country in North America, a place Iv always wanted to go.

[@caijager9946]

Good stuff Fred, I just came out of Koranga Forks today, managed a couple myself. I keep waiting to run into you when I'm in there. Always enjoy the content cheers mate

[@nzmeateater]

Thats good mate ,heavy load out, havnt been in there for a while, should bump into you one day up there aye,Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Really enjoy your vids as they come.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks, I enjoy making them😁

[@grahamclark5766]

Really enjoyed your trip, a hunt is always an adventure, never easy, you take the good with the bad, part of the fun. Enjoy it while you can, I am always with you on your trips, keep it up.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Graham👍

[@glennwoods2462]

Gee, thanks for sharing your video.... We used to hunt up there, late '80's, '90's... I've been to Kotepatu hut.....Koranga Forks too.... You've still got a few more years, im 65 and only now having to slow down.... 🙏👍🇳🇿

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks mate, yep im hopeing to still be doing it when I get to 65 aswell, thanks for watching👍

[@adamschmidt8050]

Another enjoyable video Fred, cheers

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Adam, have not seen much from you lately, hows things?

[@adamschmidt8050]

Can’t complain, just busy working and getting out for the odd rec hunt when I can.

[@nzmeateater]

@@adamschmidt8050 Still in Chch?

[@adamschmidt8050]

Based in Canterbury but I’m all over the show. Just done a couple of stints in Fiordland which was cool.

[@davejohnstone4926]

Great authentic video of what hunting is like. Thank you

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Dave, Glad you liked it👌

[@bopmemorials4386]

Good shot and great footage Fred. About youtubing egos we are just like you on our Bush escape. Wish I was 55 again😊 losing my fitness since my accident. Love your athos to huntng, Pop

[@nzmeateater]

Hi, thanks for the comment , yea fitness gets harder to hold onto as we get older. You do really well getting out there, That was a mean cut you got on your arm.,,hope all is ok.👍👍

[@KayJ47]

I like you attitude to hunting life. I'm now living in the south island and it's easier with higher numbers at your doorstep

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks ,,yea gotta make the most of it while it lasts.

[@lancejensen7737]

Enjoy your videos Fred. Just good honest hunting mate

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Lance,😁

[@MarcRossouw]

Thanks for sharing your videos mate

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching Marc👍

[@Rookies103]

Love the videos epic spots the star must be amazing with no light pollution.

[@nzmeateater]

Yea they are awsom, i didnt capture it well enough in this vid, too low exposure., thanks for watching👌👌

[@Rookies103]

@@nzmeateater posted the comment then 5 mins later saw a time lapse, I love the video style, also just seen ur video on the te urewera mission , that's some epic bush been threw there acouple of times bird life is amazing but far to many pigs

[@nzmeateater]

@@Rookies103 Yea, theres a few pigs running around in parts at the moment.

[@Antzs-11a]

Enjoyed your vid Thanks looking forward to seeing your next hunt

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Ants👍

[@brucebest1166]

I'm 70 still go for a deer or two a year. Just had knee replacement. Not nice. But 9 weeks and the pain is almost over. Our stay is short on our planet. Do what excites YOU the most And good on you. advice is free and you don't have to heed any of it.

[@scruffy2629]

Wicked trip Fred, its definitely warming up now! :)

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks , yep warm as.😁

[@brucegoldsmith8210]

Hi, Love the channel and always love to watch your hunts. We have alot fellow and reds on oul property if your ever keen on some meat animals, Gisborne area more than happy to take you hunt.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks, sounds nice, are you backed onto the Urewera's?

[@brucegoldsmith8210]

@@nzmeateater no mate we on sheep and beef station just before Te Karaka, your more than welcome anytime if you want some easy venny for the freezer

[@nzmeateater]

@@brucegoldsmith8210 Ok, thanks alot, Il try to get over there some time with the young fella.👍

[@nzmeateater]

Can you contact me Bruce?

[@400fletch6]

Thanks for the videos in the bush, sometimes depending on just where we were working in days gone by we could end up flying over some areas of bush, often wondered if maybe we disturbed someone’s shot with the noise.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks, yea I guess you would need to be fairly low for that to happen, tree top height lol?

[@antpage9892]

HI mate, really digging your vids! Im 54 too, chronic neck ostio, and sometimes terrible anxiety which makes things interesting if hits while in bush. Im hunting alot at the moment to try to get better fitness levels and time to myself. Thanks for the inspiration and heartyness!

[@nzmeateater]

Hey thanks for the comment,, yes the fear of fear,, lots of sleep n positive thought training = as a guy I used to know used to keep saying ,even on the bad days= " Things are good" 👍👍

[@chrisbostock3787]

cheers Fred, Dont worry about doing more for utube or thinking you are getting old, gosh Im 68 & with a knee replacement m8, I still get out now & then to fill the freezer, my hunts are more a tad easier but we have fun, the trick is to take a young fella, carry the meat boy....Enjoy Fred..

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Chris, , yep training the young fella now 😁😁I want to get a vid of him bouncing his first deer.

[@GordonAnderson-i2z]

Great hunting video, as it should be. Im also 77 and still hunting sika, the thermal certainly helps in clear scrub. G A the tracka

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for the comment Gordon.

[@BushEscape]

Great vid Fred and a bonus deer for the freezer, good work. Nothing wrong with what you're doing mate, and your vids on KZbin will always be there for your family to look back on plus it brings us enjoyment watching, and I think it's great being part of the wider hunting community, that's how I see it anyway. You're doing bloody well Fred, just keep going. ps. Thumbs up to Shannon's 2nd shot, Shan the sniper 👌 Phil.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Phil, I enjoy making the vids as you do., just gonna cruise along aye, its all about the enjoyment.😁

[@nzmeateater]

left 2 comments on your daughters latest vid, but they disappeared, not sure why? but thats a good vid, she looked wrapped with there trip👍

[@BushEscape]

@@nzmeateater aw thanks Fred, that's a shame they disappeared, same has happened to me in the past. Yeah she really lives for and loves the outdoors, bush and hunting, I'm super proud of her. Thanks for watching them mate and making comments 👍 always appreciated.

[@nzmeateater]

@@BushEscape Shes a credit to you Phil, a chip off the ole block .

[@BushEscape]

@@nzmeateater thanks Fred, real nice of you to say mate

[@paulwooster3590]

Nice one Mate, people should know, YT is not your fulltime job. Get out there when you can and enjoy it. Fewer missions make the times more special. Cheers.

[@nzmeateater]

Yep, thanks for that Paul.👍

[@deebee5214]

Always enjoy your open & honest comments Fred. Cheers mate!

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks, was hoping that I was not blabbing on too much

[@LBfishingshow]

Nice. I spent 3 yrs trapping in there. Great place. Heading g down tommorw . 3 days of bliss. Great vids mate

[@nzmeateater]

Yep nice spot in there, thanks for watching👍👍

[@LBfishingshow]

lb fishing show is my channel. , i so enjoy watching others , its great. keep ya knees going,,,

[@godzonerefections]

You're always a pleasant watch mate.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Mate👌👌

[@jsbrgm]

@nzmeateater Awesome videos.....love your work. Have a small family so rarely get out but would love to join you on a hunt to learn the ropes from yourself to put some meat in the freezer.

[@nzmeateater]

yea for sure Jacob, just flick me your email. , once I see it Il delete it.

[@jsbrgm]

​@@nzmeateater doesn't want to let me add a message?

[@RhysCrosswell]

Great video Fred ,stay safe mate

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Rhys, you would be familiar with this place aye?

[@donaldpate1863]

How did you get a rifle in NZ?

[@nzmeateater]

Get a firearms license , then go to the gun store and buy one👍.

[@craigedkins]

Awesome content Fred, keep up the good work.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks mate, appreciate your positive feedback👍👍

[@craigedkins]

@@nzmeateater anytime mate, like you said it's not about how many likes you get it's about filling the freezer and providing for the family.

[@nzmeateater]

@@craigedkins Yea I think its easy to get into the mindset where we start chasing the likes /views etc, its ok to do that ,but I think its more important to just be happy with what I have, ,,, Going hard on here with hunting vids is hard work, its for the young. Il still make vids, but probably just not as many.

[@craigedkins]

@@nzmeateater exactly mate and if it wasn't for what you do in taking the time to do it we wouldn't be able to see what your good at. Much appreciated mate that you do this for our viewing.

[@nzmeateater]

@@craigedkins I would'nt say im good at it, , theres plenty better than me, ,,,, but thanks for the comment👍👍

[@exNZFS]

Hey Fred good to see you tipping one over for the table I think your videos are great they portray it as it is Bush hunting for me has to be the most honest form of hunting farmland or long range stuff doesn’t interest me much as you say each to his own eh At 61 I’m just a click ahead of you I just enjoy being out there hot barrels mate

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks,👍 yep each to there own, I have no problem with people wanting a good head, its just not a priority for me,

[@chrispalffy3511]

Reckon, you need a volunteer to film and carry for you, thanks for sharing again Mr Carter.

[@nzmeateater]

Yea always keen for some help aye Chris lol👌

[@colinm610]

You're in such good shape Fred. Enjoyed your video mate. You put me to shame, I am about your age and have been up the Waioeka lately too with a friend who is 10 yrs my senior who I can barely keep up with even on a short hunt, he still moves up the hills like he is a mountain goat.🤣Another friend I have been up Torere with who is 20 years my senior, and I am barely on par with him. LOL. Keep it up! Authentic as.

[@nzmeateater]

Hey thanks for commenting, Im still on the mend after having back surgery, have not been in the bush for 5 months, its a slow process,,good to see you have been out doing it, I should be going for a hunt soon hopefully., miss the bush.👍👍

[@colinm610]

@@nzmeateater Good on ya! Yep I am on the mend also from a bit of an accident. Getting old. 2nd time in last few years myself. It only takes one momentary Laos of reason these days. I gotta sharpen up. Take care bud.

[@colinm610]

@@nzmeateater You've got big kahunas going up on your own.

[@samthetrapman4579]

Awesome video Fred. My young fella and I really enjoy your meat hunting missions into the spots we go to. Did you see any Whio? It’d be awesome to have you and Shan along on an Eastern Whio Link weekend some time.

[@nzmeateater]

Hey Sam thanks,👍 your traps? yea we would like to do that. Dont recall seeing any up there,

[@samthetrapman4579]

We are a part of Eastern Whio Link ae. Sing out when you are keen and we can suss out a mission.

[@nzmeateater]

@@samthetrapman4579 Thanks , will do mate,👍

[@EA02118]

When you going back Fred, can I take along, happy to be the camera guy😂

[@rbuenafe100]

Great video. Just do what you enjoy.

[@nzmeateater]

Yep, thanks👍

[@johnlupo9577]

Great video. What caliber is your rifle and what type of bullet do you use ?

[@nzmeateater]

Gday John, Thanks for watching, Its a browning 7m08, 139 grn soft nose.

[@danielwilson9141]

Hi Mate , what’s the knife you use ? Thanks for the videos . Merry Christmas!

[@nzmeateater]

Hi, Not sure what brand the knife is,just a butchers knife with a plastic handle, and a deep Kilwell pouch . Thanks for watching, have a good xmas and new year😊

[@GeoffreyBublitz-qb1mt]

I think the same . Meat is meat . Whatever stands in my way goes into the freezer . The meat is heavy enough to carry out without taking antlers as well

[@nzmeateater]

Yea, I have no problem with people wanting to get a nice head, but its not somthing I worry about,, food more important.

[@tomskimcdouglegaming806]

Nice one. What is your gun chambered in?

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks, browning 7m08.

[@tomalophicon]

​@@nzmeateatervery good

[@iantooke3549]

Have u ever hunted with old harpo from taupo ?

[@nzmeateater]

Hi, No never heard of him.

[@petermoore6251]

Good stuff Fred. Mate could you please tell me , what rifle and calibre, you are using and what scope and power cheers mate. Good hunting.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching Peter, its a browning 7m08, lefthand bolt, weaver scope 3-9 power, I leave it set on 3.👍👍

[@petermoore6251]

@@nzmeateater Thanks Fred I’m living in Aus now, really miss my hunting.Too many snakes over here bro. Really loved your video, keep them coming and good luck.

[@nzmeateater]

@@petermoore6251 Ok, yea those snakes would bother me too, see the odd one when we go back to Thailand to visit the Mrs family.

[@ascend9327]

Great video brother

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks 👍👍

[@blairbeattie3308]

Cool Fred

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Blair👌

[@ziruk-king4466]

Hi from the Rockies -- are you using a 308? Thanks

[@nzmeateater]

Hi, ...a browning 7m08, thanks for watching👍👍

[@ziruk-king4466]

@@nzmeateater love the simplicity of your hunts-- I solo in the Rockies 54 as well. Keep going till the end. 7 08 is all you need good for elk out here as well.

[@nzmeateater]

@@ziruk-king4466I would love to see that country where you are, ,Yea its a good all round calibar, 308 is a good aswell.Thanks again mate👍👍

[@ziruk-king4466]

@@nzmeateater I have a 308 I like getting very close to my game more sporting and challenging. Bowhunter as well -- but when you need to put meat in freezer the rifle is the no messing around. Come on over I will show you some good hunts the traditional way the right way. Lol

[@nzmeateater]

@@ziruk-king4466 Yea I would love to come over there, thanks,,just the little issue of funds, We just keep buying lotto tickets and dream about it.lol

[@antsbantsb8430]

excellent as always!

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks again!😁

[@chrispyskiwiadventures3583]

Another great mish bro🤙🤙

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Chris👍

[@stewatparkpark2933]

You always put out a hunting video . Plenty out there putting out shooting videos .

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Stewat 👍

[@georgefairweathermoonlight4]

its all about my freezer also, cheers Fred

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks George, yep,, feed the family,

[@SamBuchanan-w3r]

THE TRUE DEER STALKER NOT A PADDOCK HUNTER

[@ghelhead]

Hahahaha CLASSIC KIWI Love it!!!

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks, glad you liked it👍

[@KaiawhinaHua]

true blue hunting there ''m8'' no going on about this and that, just into it tumeke.... you remind me of my uncle Tuiti Meihana

[@nzmeateater]

Hey thanks mate, glad you liked it😁👍

[@jamescrosbie6227]

Weres all the videos hope you ok

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for asking,, yea all good, my back surgery has healed well,, just been catching up on work on the farm which didnt get done while I was recovering from surgery,, go for a hunt soon,👍

[@fatfreddymaorihuntergather2530]

Tuuuuu meke e hoa

[@nzmeateater]

Hey thanks for watching👍

[@antonriefler9287]

I’ve always been a massive fan of your videos and your cautiousness around advertising local spots but recently your hunting etiquette has gone out the window. Why the sudden change?

[@nzmeateater]

What do you mean? cant hide the name on the hut mate? This place gets thrashed already

[@nzmeateater]

Dont worry about it mate, not many people will go there, and when they do they see its been thrashed, lol.

[@antonriefler9287]

I was in there on Friday and definitely wouldn’t say it’s thrashed in there compared to most spots similar distance walking. Certainly more pressure in the last few years thanks to EWL publicity but thankfully still some of the least foot traffic in that area out of majority of the Waioeka. Would hate to see access closed for us all from increased traffic, vehicle break ins, gates not closed, people disrespecting access and poaching like the rest of the gorge. Just my thoughts mate, have always thoroughly enjoyed your vids but just a little gutted seeing and hearing spots we’ve worked hard to discover on the tube.

[@nzmeateater]

@@antonriefler9287 I get what your saying mate, but to be honest I would not worry about it too much, access through there is limited, gotta ask to drive or ride through ,and they have a short list of whos aloud through in or on vehicles, because of disrespect before,,,, They have camera's set up..just for the dick heads. , the gorge has always been thrashed mate, even worse now with the use of thermals,,

[@ArchieTatere]

mean video chur

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks Archie😊

[@ronanogrady7298]

Nice work,but man get a rifle sling...your safety us poor

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching,, I keep the sling in my pouch, for when I have to use both my hands for climbing or whatever. I dont keep a sling on my rifle because when bush hunting I need the rifle in my hand ready to use , no good having it slung over your shoulder when a deer runs off in front of you through the forest, lose the chance for a shot,,and the only time my rifle is loaded closed bolt, is when Im ready to shoot.I dont walk around through the forest with a loaded rifle,, nothing wrong with my safety mate, Thanks again for watching😁

[@ronanogrady7298]

@nzmeateater hi ya doing, fair enough my man, I'm just after doing a gun safety course, so I'm a bit hyper vigilant. There very challenging conditions you hunt!! Well done 👏

[@nzmeateater]

@@ronanogrady7298Thanks,, good luck with your hunting👍

[@kenyork191]

Great vid mate, you live in a blessed part of the world, good to see someone drinking straight from a mountain stream instead of filtering it 1st.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks for watching,, yep best water to drink,,,,we are lucky 👍👍

[@taahuagassiz-tai3367]

Tooo much im from waioweka brou. Next time might want to hit up steve woods(woodsy) get him to fly you right in to the back hills.. good you got a feed though. Im fortunate i cracked me a boaris & a venny 3wks ago up home in the gorge. Best of luck pal hope to bump into ya next time you pop in to opotiki.

[@nzmeateater]

Thanks 👍, I got a few vids from up in the heads, cool country up there, helis are way to expensive now though., have to walk in,. Thanks for watching😁

[@taahuagassiz-tai3367]

@@nzmeateater pop in mate next time your up here get one of the fams to give ya a horse for the time your up here save the legs thats for sure. Keep up the awesome content.