I just got finished with a 7 day, "wild Red Deer" hunt myself.  Down in the Blue Mountain area near Tapanui.  We hiked for MILES up massive hills.  The roar was just starting and we had some exciting times.  I agree with Al.  If you see a photo of this massive, huge stag, it is a farm reared stag that has been fed every growth hormone and special feed possible and then released in a paddock (pasture).  

Beauty beyond description...  Huge country and se saw no other hunters.  Didn't get a shot, but what a time I had.  We did manage to catch some HAWG Brown Trout during mid day, though!

You've done a magnificent job of reporting what New Zealand can be like.  Congrats on a great hunt, Al.

Too Short (written from New Zealand)

I was a just thinking of you on my drive back into Christchurch mate. Wonder where the 8th lived? We must catch up one of these days. Maybe my next trip to the land of the long white cloud.

In Oz and missing NZ, al

good one guys well said its a great place we live in. gods own      

Outstanding on all counts Bud. It looks like you were hunting in GODS country right there.

I think god made New Zealand last. He sure put an effort into it.

al

Good stuff Al.

like they say al all the best things in the world are worth waiting for and god did a real fine job.      

Thanks again Al, realy appreciate you taking the time to post it.

Great pictures, thank you for sharing.

Nice, Kidner, nice!

Very cool stuff. Looks a lot like paradise would or should I'd like to think.

I've heard NZ is a wonderful place to ride a motorcycle.

Very Nice ...

Very Cool Pics and Story!! Thanks for Sharing.          Is That TRUE???  

hey ferret it is an awesome place for riding thats for sure.  

"I've heard NZ is a wonderful place to ride a motorcycle."

Come on Mick, PRIORITIES man!

Thank you for the great pictures and the increadable story. Remember , some of us old farts can only get there by you guys with the stories and pictures. Thanks for taking us along.            

Chort