The Matariki Mission

Join me and Toby as we head into one of our Public land "honey holes" in the Ruahine Ranges in search of a couple of Deer for the freezer.
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BOG Deathgrip Carbon Fibre Tripod

[@patrickoberem9109]

Had to laugh. Isn't it the best feeling in the world to sit down in the car after such an epic trip. Toby looked absolutely bushed in zombie mode - staring.... You do know how to beat yourself up in location choice. Good work. Loved the honesty. Things don't always go according to plan... Hope the hammie comes good mate.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

😂😂Cheers brother...the hammy is on the mend!!👌🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@richardborrell6604]

Holy Heka, some gnarly country, looked like one tough mission. Once again great photography, brilliant vid Rogee.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother🤙🏽

[@patrickhoodcamp5428]

That was a fantastic video! I love seeing the challenges and persistence you guys have to push through. NZ looks to be an amazing place and I will be there later this year to experience it for myself. Interestingly, I have just started to use a BOG Deathgrip myself, I love it. Keep up the awesome product. Cheers.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Patrick, thanks for the positive feedback...Yeah the BOG tripod is definitely a change changer. Good luck with your trip to NZ👍👍

[@richardjackson3939]

That was the final nail in the coffin, just realised I'm not up to hunting NZ! Never seen you so knackered, and your mate was worse! Good shooting and hat's off to the recovery. I tore my hamstring running, bruised all the way to the ankle, took a good 6 months to fully recover.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Hi Richard...yup that was a tough one alright....but you get those every now and then, without the torn hammy it would have been another day at the office for me👍

[@TheBighorn1]

Great watch, these are the trips you don't forget. I twisted my knee on my last trip. Turned a 4hr walk out into 6.like the look of that tripod. Have to get me one of those.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Rob, yup we won’t forget that trip in a hurry!!🥵

[@philsara1476]

Excellent vid guys, I felt for you both, great effort and great to watch. Love the way you include so much content.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Phil👌🏽🤙🏽

[@campbellpreston9597]

What a mission Guys and an awesome shout out to the NZDA

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Campbell

[@alexandrostheodoropoulos5461]

Once again awesome guys and well done! Little errors do happen but it’s the result that counts! Very happy so see the field dressing too included in the video! Love your work guys, keep them coming ❤️

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother🤙🏽

[@shanelibeau9040]

Awesome vid bro, massive push through the torn hamstring.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother🤙🏽

[@Shane-jm7oh]

Great show as always I have a lot of appreciaton for what you go through to retrieve the spoils mate.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Much appreciated brother

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

That looked challenging...when I heard 28° angle recoveries I knew it would be tough...too bad on the scope and the double shoulder but...at the distance you normally shoot, you never cease to impress me with your skill set...Cheers

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother appreciate the positive feedback🤙🏽

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Not a hunter, so didn't really expect to be as interested. I have mobility problems now and it's decades since I went bush but, l grew up on the West coast of the South Island and it was nice to be reminded of how gorgeous it is out there. When l was a child my parents had a country pub, it was in the early days of helicopter deer culling so, we had lots of hunters staying over the years on their way to or from. Have to say, I remember the taste of venison more fondly than the sight of it dripping onto the wash-house floor though. The guns look like they come from another planet compared to the ones l remember and would love you to talk a bit more about them. Great to hear you include your safety checks in the vid, as IMO, it's a good way to educate others as to how important they are and, equally important that people see that proper hunters do them. Also, just curious but, I thought modern hunting gear had moved away from straight out green and brown camo and, for safety reasons was now orange camo. Absolutely not having a dig but, just out of curiosity, l'd love to hear why you weren't wearing any orange. Great shot on both deer BTW. Was certain you'd missed the first one as l was sure l saw a puff of dust where the bullet hit the rock wall. Glad to be wrong as, between the cramps, the hammy and the walking you certainly worked hard for what you got. Have you ever tried any of the oral sprays such as Cramp Stop? They're supposed to be pretty quick acting. Anyway great vid thanks.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Hi Niki, sorry to hear you have mobility issues that prevent from enjoying our beautiful bush. Firearm safety checks were drilled into me in the military so its only natural that I advocate that in my videos and ensure that everyone that hunts with me aligns to the same ethos and intent. Unfortunately not a lot of hunters have the courage to challenge their mates when it comes the safety status of their firearms and accidents have happen with the worst consequence. Camo and plain colours are still very common in the sport, you tend to see more hi viz in and around the ROAR. I don’t normally get cramp at all so it was very rare for it to hit me. I have a daily intake of magnesium as I pack train 3-4 times a week for hunting and this normally manages any potential cramp. I use to carry Cramp Stop all the time but found I was giving to my mates most of the time instead of using myself! 🤷‍♂‍🤦‍♀‍😂 Here is a link to what I do and why FYI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJuvfaGcg76DfLc.....lastly thank you for your comments and feedback!👍👍👍👍

[@davidcatanach2620]

Bro!, kudos to you. That walk back would’ve been brutal. Cheers for the lesson on how to ‘suck it up’, I’ll remember this next time I’m flagging

[@rogeeproductions2509]

😁Cheers brother👌🏽🤙🏽

[@hankbraff1135]

Magnesium is my best friend , those cramps are next level pain, especially if they hit in the middle of the night while your in your sleeping bag, its agony trying to get out and walk the buggers off, another series mission Rogee those herbal patches should help with the torn Hammy mate, great vid thanks for taking us along.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Hank, I was thinking about using the ole herbal patch from my first aid kit but it kinda came right...magnesium all day!!

[@Elfin4]

Another great video. Every time a new video gets posted you just know it will be quality viewing, packed with lessons to learn, safety checks and safety checks, well done guys. Do you not worry about potential pathogens in the water when you drink straight from the river.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother....no we've never worried about nasties in the water, obviously one still needs to pick and choose which water course one gets water from.

[@roberti76]

Awesome video on a hard grind fellas. Blew a calf once and OMG So I feel your pain man. You're tough as nails in my book. Love the content and the action. Keep em coming.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Iain...crikey a calf muscle blow out is a good one!!....well we got home in one piece and have recharged for the next mission🤙🏽

[@trentsnaza3372]

Another excellent video!! Nice work! Hope your hammy is all good and your buddy got his scope fixed!! Enjoy that meat! Have a great weekend!!

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Thanks Trent, the hammy is on the mend, Toby has sorted his scope...and we are off for another hunt(low-key one) this weekend🤙🏽

[@trentsnaza3372]

@@rogeeproductions2509 excellent!! Good luck!

[@temairehawirahuntinghawira6345]

Another mean video bro 👌🏼 keep them coming

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Chur brutha🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@AeeroXOG]

Good video like always, cheers mate

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother🤙🏽

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, tough going for both of you, but a very successful hunt, you got back safely with a bunch of meat each. The pain you will overcome, the meat recovered will feed your families, whakaute ki a koe. Cheers mate. Harera

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Chur to that my bro🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@michaelclarke8389]

Bloody good effort to you both

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Mike👍

[@Z33Garage]

Fantastic video! I'm a first time states hunter and your videos are great. I laughed a lot about the on video safety check LMFAO 😆, cheers from Florida

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Thanks man, and welcome to my channel🤙🏽

[@gregsmith7695]

Hey Thane I've been watching your vids for a wee while now, I'd like to complement you on your down to earth informative approach, is always a pleasure to watch, hope your hammy recovers quick so you can get out for another blast cheers keep up the good work 👍

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Really appreciate that feedback and the continued support Greg!!🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@enrychwevers2205]

That's what I like...sum action....thanks Thane....💥

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Your welcome brother!!

[@davidmillard2236]

Big effort lads hope u both heal up ok 👌👌🤙

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Dave🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Adrian-ed2xx]

That was a hard ass mission boys

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Hard but enjoyable brother!!

[@vtecsux1]

Just as well you're a solid bugger brother 💪💪😎 another awesome vid.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Chur brother🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@cococharliematenga4829]

As usual up there bro, always continues to amaze me those recoveries, well done boys.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Macca🤙🏽

[@ansonkwon5043]

Toby.. you partner Rogee went & sabotage your scope while you were asleep..🤣🤣🤙🏽.. Aloha from Maui..

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Never🤔🤫😉😂🤣

[@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363]

Great vid mate

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers bro

[@harrymax8072]

Gnarly mission boys 🤘🤘

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@michaeldavies600]

Tu meke love watching your hunts and journeys keep them coming chur! Mean Maori mean!

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Chur chur brudda👌🏽🤙🏽

[@michaeldavies600]

@@rogeeproductions2509 onward!

[@rogeeproductions2509]

@@michaeldavies600 ♦🤙🏽

[@kimlorentzen1984]

Bugger on the hammy mate great video though. They are a top swag they are big with the thicker mattress but super comfortable. In Oz we dont share our swags with another block that must be a NZ thing...ha ha just stirring

[@rogeeproductions2509]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Had to bring up the two blokes in one Swag aye!!🤣🤣🤣....cheers brother

[@wolfferguson1293]

Do you hack the antlers off instead of carrying the head out?

[@rogeeproductions2509]

I normally leave the antlers there, Toby cuts them off for his son

[@vanguardadventurevlogs7932]

Man i havent done any public hunting this year yet.this vid gave me withdrawals🤣another good mission though rogee.the wai wais need a much needed rest after that🤙

[@rogeeproductions2509]

I love the public land brother!!.....hammy is still a bit tender 6 days later 😢

[@williammcintosh1205]

Never get bored watching your videos.great shooting and Meat recovery.safety content next level 👏👏🤙

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother always appreciate your supportive comments🤙🏽

[@kiabig89]

Very cool how you do a quick firearms safety check before heading out setting up and during top bloke

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers William, it doesn’t take much to things like that for simple peace of mind👍🏼

[@kiabig89]

Thats it aye simple at its best

[@rogeeproductions2509]

@@kiabig89 👍🏼

[@supercomp7078]

Got to admit mate, the NZDA were not much of an advocate when it came to us losing our semi autos, in fact they did fuck all and had no interest in RAMBO guns and offered no support at all, and how many NZDA members shoot each other in the bush over the last number of years, I wouldn't hold them up as paragons of gun safety and virtue.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Thanks for your thoughts...I guess it's the ethos of what NZDA stands for rather than the actions of individuals and the politics associated with regulation change that I align with. I have attended a few meetings and Hunts Courses and can vouch for their approach to firearm safety

[@jamieganderton]

Downgraded from the wraps to ploughmans? You have any Oats with that cream and brown sugar? 🤣 That was hard case seeing you feeling the effects of aging Rog.... time to start your new yoga specials??????? Awesome trip. 2 down and recovered. Thanks for the ridealong.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers Jamie👌👍

[@mattyallen3396]

What did the bipod set you back? Starting to think of getting one

[@rogeeproductions2509]

$600

[@mattyallen3396]

With shooting like that, I would've guessed you were in the 6th Haurakis

[@rogeeproductions2509]

@@mattyallen3396 1 RNZIR all day brother🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@gavinbowmer4194]

was it the grub screws on the Zero Tech or something else?

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Just the grub screw

[@sillytorque]

Another awesome video chief! What's the rifle cover you use when it's strapped to the pack?

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers brother, the cover is custom job and prototype and unfortunately the guy who was making them decided not to make them

[@daviddew2749]

Is the tripod carbon fibre and where did you buy it?

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Carbon Fibre www.rubbermonkey.co.nz/BOGgear-Deathgrip-Clamping-Shooting-Tripod-Carbon-Fiber

[@davidcolon7412]

what make and model of rifle do you use??

[@rogeeproductions2509]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJuvfaGcg76DfLc

[@terrytawhai2886]

Chur to te chur chur brother Thane mean matariki mission brother 💯💯🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Chur brother 🤙🏽

[@AeeroXOG]

Have you ever tried mustard for cramps ? In fact, eating mustard will eleminate the lactic acid in your muscles

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Thats sounds good!...Cheers

[@cato7669]

Great video as always mate 👍 that looks like a bloody hard slog, I don't think I'd be able to do that😳🥵

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Thanks Matt, only made hard cos of the bloody pulled hammy!!😭😁😉

[@perfectzero.]

Hi mate seems we both love the same caliber lol. Just wondering if your running adi2209 or something else. As I am current running 2209 powder works well but was thinking of running a slower burning powder. What are you running? Thanks

[@rogeeproductions2509]

2213sc bro

[@andymorel4645]

Hi Rogee, just wondering what bullet and weight are you shooting in your 300wsm?

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Check this out Andy kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJuvfaGcg76DfLc

[@andymorel4645]

I love that video, I did watch that one close to 10 time no joke. It is one of my favourite if not the favourite of KZbin. You should do that type of video to finish the year 🤙🏽. Love it, don't stop what you are doing you are a model (legend) for me and I am sure many more people.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

@@andymorel4645 thanks mate

[@Jay-zm3bx]

Awsumness BOB brother's.. The hearty as grind this mish aye.. No worries though.. Mission success 😎👌

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Roger that cuzzie....gonna take you in there for a mish one day👍

[@terrytawhai2886]

Tumeke👍🏾🤙🏾

[@rogeeproductions2509]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@waikarimoana]

Awesome video brother, great footage and very nice hunt.Thanks for a great trip and thumbs up.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Glad you enjoyed it🤙🏽

[@mikeking4069]

Too much bro solid effort hope the waiwai is feeling better

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Cheers bro, definitely on the mend and ready for another mission👍🏼

[@Smellza]

Another mean as vid Rogee! Any thoughts around why both Toby and yourself were cramping up?

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Mine was definitely related to my hammy tear as I was all good prior to that

[@rezguy2094]

Hi I was wondering if that's a tikka t3x lite model

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Just the standard Tikka T3

[@theessexhunter1305]

Good stuff, can you give the NZ cricket team a bit of coaching..

[@rogeeproductions2509]

😂🤣

[@tiakimaloneymurray4516]

hello lets go for a hunt

[@rogeeproductions2509]

👍🏼

[@jasonflett3587]

Hope there wasn't to many farts in that swag boys. Well done

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Fart free zone in there bro!!😂😂😂

[@blairwalton4456]

Both you boys looked like shit on the way back and at the car hahaha good vid as always man hope the leg heals up good

[@rogeeproductions2509]

😂Cheers bro, hammy is on the mend!!

[@piritutaki5444]

Mean mish my bro,what did you think of the swag bro? It’s definitely an Aussie thing but they’re awesome

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Best sleep in the bush Ive ever had bro!!

[@jakebeasley3578]

Oh man did you see them sexy legs lol. Great video. Stay safe and cant wait for the next hunt.

[@rogeeproductions2509]

High quality tree stumps brother!!😂

[@matiupyro660]

Mean maori bing dat bacon home cus 😁✌️ dunno bout da cramping tho cus wats dat no excercise? But arrr dat tripod cus myt get me 1of tho's😜 happy hunting mauriora

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Chur bro...cramping is a depletion of magnesium not a fitness thing cuzzie...that tripod is the money...weighs 3.5kgs

[@wiarianderson6889]

Ow bro you mite have to go back to paddock hunting easier on your body and you don’t get cramps 🤣 just get covered in mud and cow shit

[@rogeeproductions2509]

Yeah nah bro🤙🏽