My US trip exceeded my wildest expectations by far. It was an amazing adventure all around, and I am feeling very blessed that I was allowed to experience these wild places and the amazing critters that call these places home. Also, I was fortunate enough to meet some awesome people, including...
You remember correctly. That being my first tahr hunt, I was obviously lacking experience with tahr. After shooting the first tahr, I did pass up on several young bulls. However, I expected both of these 4-year-old bulls I shot to be older than they actually turned out to be. Not ancient, but...
I am assuming you are the same Stocky as on NZHS, so you might remember reading my report of my 2020 hunt.
The term “killed half the forest” may give a wrong impression. Mojave probably was referring to my 2024 NZ trip. I did kill 12 animals within a total of 48 days, but that included 3 goats...
The rifle is pretty standard so chances are it won’t result in a meltdown. It’s a Tikka T3 chambered in 7 mm Rem. Mag. and topped with a Vortex scope.
Thanks! Yes, I am well aware of the success rates. And I am not necessarily expecting to fill every tag. However, I need to prepare for filling...
Thank you very much for your kind words and your help!
@Glendon Mullins @mlchase Please send me a private message. I can reply to private messages, but the forum's software is blocking me from starting a private conversation myself, unfortunately.
It seems like I am not yet able to start a private conversation. Or maybe I am too stupid to find the correct button. Anyhow, that is why I didn't send messages to some of you who kindly offered help. I am able to reply to private messages, though, so please feel free to send me a message if you...
First of all, thank you to everybody who contributed to this thread constructively. Much appreciated! And a special thanks to Mojave for his assistance!
There is a pretty simple reason why I didn't start the thread myself. I signed up to the forum quite a while ago. But I got banned for spam...