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THE BUSH
TELEGRAPH
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH (EST.1951) MONTHLY MAGAZINE MARCH 2019
GET
ROAR
READY
DS SCORE & SIKA HUNT
WORKSHOPS AT THE
CLUB THIS MONTH
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH (EST.1951) MONTHLY MAGAZINE MARCH 2019
COVER PHOTO
Sam Morse up on
the tops pre dawn.
Photo credit:
Mike Morse.
PRESIDENT’S gained 17 new members, welcome to all, we look forward
to seeing you at our next club night.
REPORT
With the roar just around the corner I hope everyone has
sorted their spots and are ready to go and enjoy some time on
the hill, Remember to Identify your target beyond all doubt,
and have a safe and hopefully successful roar season. No Meat
is better than No Mate!
Greetings and a happy new year to all. This month we have one of our seasoned members Daryll
This year has started off well for the club, we have a lot of Wong, taking a sika hunting workshop on the 6th of March
exciting guest speakers and events lined up! 7pm at our clubrooms, make sure you get along as it is well
worth while and I’m sure you will learn something.
Our branch put together a stand at the shot show earlier
this month, which again was great, thank you Ian H and Later in the month on Sunday the 17th Brian Witton is
all those who helped with the set up and pack down of the hosting a Douglas scoring course for level 1 and 2 at our
stand, thanks to Matt T and Vince P for putting in the clubroom, please contact Brian for further information, 09
hours to complete our new bar leaners which were used 817 6855.
on the stand. All members efforts towards this was greatly See you next club night!
appreciated including a large majority of the committee
who manned the stand and made the whole thing come Happy & safe hunting.
together perfectly, well done! Throughout the weekend we Callum Sheridan, Auckland Branch President.
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THANK YOU
TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS
FOR MAKING IT A SUCCESS'
LOTS OF NEW MEMBERS SIGNED UP TO JOIN OUR
CLUB PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THEM AT THE NEXT
CLUB NIGHT & MAKE THEM WELCOME!
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 3
MARCH
CLUB NIGHT
12/03/2019 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
OUR GUEST SPEAKER IS DARIUSH
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RESULT THEY OFFER A SHORT, SEASONAL MENU WHICH CHANGES OFTEN TO
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TO LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT THE MOST HUNTER APPROPRIATE RESTAURANT
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WORKSHOP:
NZDA 2019
DOUGLAS SCORE
TRAINING SEMINAR
Covering Level 1 - 2 & REFRESHER for all Douglas scorers
SUNDAY MARCH 17th - NZDA Auckland Branch club rooms.
8.30am til finish. ONLY $30. Limited numbers!
Contact Richard Berger, Richard@deerstalkers.co.nz
KIT-UP
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANDED MERCHANDISE
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT CLUB NIGHTS
GREAT COLOURS, HARD WEARING & DURABLE
TEES $10 - POLOS $31
FLEECE TOPS $45
& VESTS $39 - SEE MAREE
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Each month the club is looking to arrange an experience or knowledge based activity.
If you want to gain experience & confidence or even just a refresher - this is certainly
a great opportunity - for more info email Dan@deerstalkers.co.nz
WORKSHOP:
CALENDAR
2019 6th Mar - SIKA HUNTING
Darrel Wong 7PM @ Club Rooms
17th Mar - DOUGLAS SCORING
Richard Berger 8.30AM @ Club Rooms
$30~pp
Aug - INTRO LONG RANGE
SHOOTING
TBC
Sept - RIFLE SELECTION +
CLEANING + SETTING UP
SCOPES
Apr - KNIFE SHARPENING
Arthur Winterton
TBC
Oct - FIRST AID
May - FULL SKIN FOR TAN
Peter M (Club Rooms)
TBC
$110~
Jun - BUTCHERY
Nov - RELOADING
TBC
TBC
Jul - NAVIGATION
TBC
If your interested to join in on a workshop, get in touch with the organiser - the earlier you do the better!
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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY,
RESPONSIBILITY IN THE PUBLIC EYE.
Since first hearing about the proposed changes to Adam, the MSC Partnership Advisor had this to say;
licensing system and the switch to practical assessment
“I would like to extend a big thanks to the Auckland
following theory for a-category applicants, I’d heard that
branch of the NZDA for their support. The Mountain
the New Zealand Police and Mountain Safety Council
Safety Council’s delivery of the Practical Safety Training
where looking for venues to conduct the training in.
is an essential part of the Police’s Firearms Licensing. We
On behalf of the committee I was very pleased to be have found the new training to be extremely beneficial
able to approach MSC and NZP to see if the club might to new licensees around the country. At your venue, over
assist in some way. Given the we operate within the major seven sessions so far, we have trained 71 new licensees.
city in New Zealand and our Associations objective is to
I’m sure that all of these new licensees would have gotten a
“Prompting and Protecting Hunting and the sport of
great impression of your organization from your clubrooms
Shooting”, requested we donate the use of our club rooms
alone. This is, as you know, a pilot programme and we are
to NZP and MSC for use of the practical testing.
working with Police and the community to improve it. But,
What better atmosphere and venue you could ask for so far the response has been overwhelmingly positive.”
when sitting your practical firearms assessment and to
We are fortunate to be able to provide such a venue, it’s
share the pride we members have for our club and hobbies.
invaluable asset and a great public service. Congrats to
Our branch committed to a 1-year trial period, and our membership for playing a part in the safe handling of
since August have had a number of applicants through the firearms, particularly for the newest firearms users in the
club rooms with a single MSC instructor conducting the community.
assessments, they have been curious and respectful to our
For updates from NZP with regards to firearms, check
clubs heritage and traditions with many of the applicants in
out: www.police.govt.nz/advice/firearms-and-safety/news-
awe of our facilities, having been unaware we are in Target
and-updates
St and the role NZDA plays in a national context and as a
result we have a few new members in the club which we click on link to view
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NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 11HUNT STORY was just about break out onto the creekbed when I caught
FATHER
a movement in the creek. Here was a beautifully spotted
little jap picking its way upstream through the pools and
boulders. Instead of lifting the rifle the camera was dragged
out and zoom attached but only one photo was taken before
it picked up my movement and took off. Back at camp
after a bite of lunch and quick nap we assembled the trout
& SON
rod and wandered off upriver. It being so long since I had
seriously trout fished spotting them in the clear, bouldery
water was difficult. After spooking a few we eventually
found one feeding which Sam, a complete novice with the
fly rod tried to entice but without luck.
The following mornings’ hunt was downstream and
across the river, hoping to find some more open beech
with less snowfall damage. Unfortunately, this area was
MIKE MORSE no different and the bluff systems were worse. Throw
in a couple of wasp stings and it wasn’t that enjoyable.
Kaweka Party Hunt Feb 9th-13th Scattered sign and a month old carcase of a stag on a slip
showed animals had been around but again quiet travel was
With little interest in the hunt, and most of those who impossible. Three or four hours in this rubbish, with leaves
had initially shown some dropping out, it turned into like corn flakes and each stick a firecracker, we threw in the
a father and son hunt for me and Sam. With calm clear
conditions, the flight in over the Black Birch range
then across the Middle Hill, the Makino ridge and
down to the Ngaruroro was quick and we were
soon offloaded at the Omar biv which sits just
above the river. Gear was stashed in the hut and
there was time for an afternoon snooze before we
decided to head for the tops leading to Spion Kop
on the eastern edge of the Manson country above
Rocks Ahead. In the extreme heat it was a relentless
but not too difficult hour and half climb with
scattered pink tape showing a vague route through
the scrub and beech. The tops looked pretty barren
and sunburnt but fantastic views were available in
all directions. A few hours were spent glassing the
bush edges but, other than Sam possibly seeing a
white bum heading into the beech, no animals were
out. The downhill was quicker but more taxing on
the quads which were fair hurting by the time we towel and headed for camp. After
reached the bivvy. the obligatory siesta we each put on a lightweight pack and
The next day, after a morning cuppa, we headed commenced the grind back up onto the tops. The plan was
upstream crossing the river and climbing through the to sleep just below the bushline which would allow us to
beech. What a nightmare. Thick coprosma undergrowth scope out the bush edges until dusk and again first thing in
and never ending snow fall damage with trees and branches the morning. As the weather was so good, we didn’t bother
down everywhere. Not what I was hoping for and not the to erect a tent and after a five minute walk broke out onto the
best for getting Sam into bush hunting. Whilst negotiating bare tops. Sam soon spotted another hunter sitting glassing
one of the bluffs I heard a metallic sound and realised the so we wandered over for a chat. He had come through from
detachable mag in Sam’s rifle had done just that, detached. the Otutu, about an hour and three quarters walk away.
Ten minutes was spent hunting up and down the fern After half an hour chewing the fat he headed off back to his
covered, near vertical face, before I gave up but luckily, just camp. We stayed until dark, glassing big chunks of country
as I got to the base of the cliff, I spotted it minus all the rounds with some inviting guts but obviously it was just too hot
lying in the shingle. After fighting through this rubbish for and dry to entice the animals from the cooler bush. Our
a couple of hours we negotiated our way back through one night under the stars was interrupted two or three times
final bluff system at which point I suggested Sam head for by deer catching our wind and squealing their displeasure
camp while I carried on into the Omarukokere Stream. at our presence. At least that was positive and confirmed
Things got better further up the Omar but it was still shitty there were animals around. Next morning, we headed back
hunting. Flies on fresh droppings and even pools of pee on along the tops towards the Manson but again a few hours
the dusty earth showed I was close but the deer would have glassing revealed nothing. The stunning views stretching to
heard me well before and scarpered. Conceding defeat, I the bright green paddocks of Ngamatea Station in the west,
dropped down to a terrace by the bouldery Omar creek and northwest towards Golden Hills, north to the Harkness
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 12and Te Puke with Back Ridge and the eroded hills rising
to Kaweka J to the east were compensation enough. Just
magic.
After a couple of crackers and small tin of tuna for
breakfast packing up didn’t take long and the downhill
back to the biv was much quicker than the uphill slog. It was
still enough to have me drenched in sweat so it was straight
into a freezing river for a swim followed by a good brew
and numerous cups of cold Raro to replenish fluids. Later
that afternoon we bush bashed downstream then fished our
way back to camp. This time the trout were more visible for
some reason and a large, beautifully spotted brown sucked
in the cicada imitation as it floated past without hesitation.
With no minimum size limit, but a maximum of 550mm camera is taking precedence over the rifle. Anyway, it saved
this was released. It’s lack of fight seemed to indicate it may me a nasty half hour’s grind back to camp through slippery,
have been caught a number of times before and just had an ankle breaking boulders. Sam had had a quick look not too
attitude of “just get it over with so I can get back to feeding far from camp, better bush but nothing seen.
please”. A bit further on Sam caught a perfect sized rainbow
which put on a good aerial display but, unfortunately for With a couple of hours to spare gear was repacked, the
him, he was consigned to the grill as dinner. Sandflies were mass of uneaten food testimony to the fact that when you
just about intolerable, something to remember if hunting or don’t have to carry it you take way too much. Pretty much
fishing in these valleys. on the minute Chris Cross’ black chopper arrived and
fifteen minutes later we were deposited back at the hangar.
On the final day the chopper was due early afternoon
so there was enough time for me to head off up the Omar Overall an enjoyable trip, as long as you don’t measure
again looking for more huntable bush. Further up was a success by dead animals. Five days of blue, blue skies,
slight improvement but still fairly shitty although a couple searing Hawkes Bay heat and no wind, the coolness of
of run ins with squealing deer showed the animals were the bush with the constant drone of the cicadas and
there. Those squealing deer are so frustrating. They tease background noise of the river rushing from pool to pool is
and lead you on, initially giving the impression you are enough compensation. For future party hunts I would not
closing in and have a chance only to then fade away as the recommend the Omar as a summer location mainly due to
deer move off. After a couple of hours, I was sick of the dry, the snow damage which may take another ten years to break
dry bush and smashed branches so dropped into the main down, and the dryness of the bush. There do not seem to
creek again and headed for camp. I had only been going be many areas where you can sit and scan slips and clear
ten minutes when a flash of orange near a log jam ahead areas easily, unless you head for the tops. The deer are there
caught my eye causing me to abruptly halt. Not more than but winter would be a better option as the bush would be
fifty metres away were a couple of sika resplendent in their quieter and the deer moving all day rather than parked up
spotted summer coats. These soon materialised into four in the heat. The river could also be an issue during winter
animals quietly grazing amongst the boulders. Interesting due to higher water levels this probably restricting hunting
to watch undisturbed and occasionally one would lash out to just the true right which could be a bit limiting. The biv is
at another asserting its dominance over what little feed there an excellent shelter with an axe and some cooking gear but
was. Again, the rifle was discarded and the camera hauled really only sleeps two people.
out. I managed a handful of marginal photos before the puff
of breeze on my neck signalled things were about to quickly CONGRATULATIONS MIKE YOU’VE
change. Three bolted but one remained so down with the
camera and up with rifle. As so often is the case combining
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NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 13Each month the club arranges hunts to different areas & you’re welcome to join!
If your new to the club & want to gain experience & confidence in the bush
this is certainly a great oportunity - for more info partyhunts@deerstalkers.co.nz
PARTY HUNTS
CALENDAR
BLAZE ORANGE CLOTHING & HATS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLUB ORGANISED HUNTS
2019
MARCH 29th - 31st Bryce
Rackley duckhunter@xtra.co.nz -
JUNE callums@deerstalkers.co.nz
Galatea Rd end - Situated at the back of
a farm at the base of Galatea foot hills
with a cabin avail on first in first served
basis $20 per night per person, running
water, hot shower & long drop toilet.
AUGUST This party hunt will be a
road end hunt, with the location yet
to be determined. We will however
plan on camping near the vehicles,
therefore bring your chilly bin!
The target species will be either
Whirinaki Fly in contact Bryce for Plenty of space to set up tents as well, Red or Sika deer. To register your
more details cabin facility’s can be used by campers, interest email either Ross - rwoon@
MAY 31st Dave@deerstalkers. it has a large wrap around covered deerstalkers.co.nz or James -
co.nz Ahimanua's flying with Chris deck. Good numbers of pigs, Rusa deer jmckenzie@deerstalkers.co.nz
Cross. East Kaweka Helicopter's. & Red deer in the area. The hills are
The Huts/Tent sites available are: steep but you don’t have to go to far to
Kit Fox, Owhe, Lower Ohane, find fresh sign a relatively good level of
Upper Ohane & Panemanga. fitness would be an advantage.
Cost for 2 nights stay (Friday night JULY JULY 18th – 21st
Saturday night) plus helicopter Brent@deerstalkers.co.nz Urewera
flight is $460 per person. I think Fly in from Heli resources just outside
it is 3 people per helicopter but I of Murupara to various huts in Te
will confirm. I have been sent a Urewera, huts are ex doc huts (cooker
lot of info on the blocks which I etc will be needed) some areas are
will share. Flights will leave from fly camping only with no hut. good
the Tarawera Cafe on the Napier- numbers of Pigs, Rusa Deer and Red
Taupo highway about 40 kilometres deer. Cost $250 per person if there is
from Taupo just before Taatarakina 3 to a chopper or $750 for the chopper
Blocks. Safe car parking is behind (based on last year) Max 3 people
the Cafe. per hut/campsite this hunt allows for
around 21 people max.
If your interested to join in on a hunt, get in touch with the organiser - the earlier you do the better!
ALL PARTY HUNTS 1. IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET – DON’T SHOOT AT MOVEMENT OR SOUND
2. CHECK YOUR FIRING ZONE
START WITH 3. UNLOAD YOUR FIREARMS BEFORE ENTERING CAMP
4. ALCOHOL & FIREARMS DO NOT MIX
SAFETY
5. DISCUSS YOUR HUNTING PLAN DAILY WITH OTHERS IN YOUR GROUP
6. MAP / COMPASS / GPS / BASIC BUSH CRAFT KNOWLEDGE, ARE ESSENTIAL ITEMS
7. NZDA RECOMMEND THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS WEAR BLAZE ORANGE WHEN HUNTING
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NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 17RANGE REPORT
UPCOMING
AUCKLAND BRANCH ANNUAL RANGE DAY 17-02-19
For those who came to this event we all had a good time. Shooting
conditions were good with little wind and quite humid. The
EVENTS
results for the above shoot are,
100M X 4P CENTREFIRE.
Name Prone Sit Kneel Standing Total
Marie Winterton 46 42 40.1 37 165.1
Mark Allmon
Paul Carmine
46.1
41
44 41.2
45 40
29
33
159.3
159 1ST. INTERBRANCH
Arthur Winterton 46
Bryce Rackley 35
43 40
38 20
29
18
158
111
SHOOT, 10TH MARCH.
The first round of the Interbranch shoot is going to be held on
Trevor Marshall 28 15 14 22 79 10th March 2019 at the Auckland Branch range starting at 9.30
David Hall 29 23 19 7 78 am. This is a 4 positional shoot x 20 shot plus sighters at 100m.
The Auckland Branch currently hold the Interbranch Trophy.
Natasha Johns 13 15 7 0 35 This is an all gear shoot.
RIMFIREFIRE
BARRY CUP, 100M X 4P CENTREFIRE
1st Marie winterton 2nd Mark Allmon 3rd Paul Camine
BAILEY CUP, LADIES, 100M X 4P CENTREFIRE. ARGGREGATE SHOOT
1st Marie Winterton, 2nd Toni Johns, 3rd. Natasha Johns
10TH MARCH.
U21, 100M X 4P CENTREFIRE Our next rimfire aggregate shoot will be in the afternoon of the
10th March starting at 1.30pm. These shoots are now shot with
Hayden Grimston 34 18 31 11 94 out the aid of slings, shooting jackets, gloves. If you are keen to
Toni Johns 18 12 13 8 51 do some four positional shooting please come to our next shoot.
You do not have to be a top gun shooter to be there. We can help
Ethan Hall 4 18 13 5 40 you if you have not done this type of shooting before.
Dylan Johns 2 4 6 8 20
BATES CUP U21X 4P CF @ 100M BENCHREST & LOAD
1st. Hayden Grimston, 2nd Toni Johns, 3rd Ethan Hall DEVELOPMENT SHOOT
15 & UNDER, 50M X 4P RIMFIRE
Dylan Johns 50 50 46 16 162
23RD MARCH.
Auckland Branch members who wish to do some practice
Antonio Carmine 37 38 21 0 96 shooting will be allowed to come along to the morning &
Sheldon Rackley 27 7 14 10 58 afternoon session just to do that type of shooting. There will also
be a 200m afternoon shoot.
Ethan Hall 30 12 9 1 52
This opportunity is for Auck. members only including family
members to do some extra practice shooting . Please do not
BAILEY TROPHY, 15 & UNDER. 4P RIMFIRE @ 50M bring along anyone who is not a member.
1st Dylan Johns, 2nd Antonio Carmine, 3rd Sheldon Rackley. The Benchrest shooters will still have priority on that day.
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 18RANGE CALENDAR
IMPORTANT
• PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP ON DAYS WHEN WE HAVE SPECIAL SHOOTS ON THE RANGE & EXPECT TO DO A GENERAL PRACTICE SHOOT. YOU WILL BE
TURNED AWAY • MAKE SURE YOU READ THE PROGRAMME PROPERLY
• YOUR GATE ENTRY TIMES ARE EARLIER THAN THE RANGE STARTING TIMES
RANGE CONTACT:
GATE ENTRY TIMES: IN 8.45AM - 9.00AM ARTHUR PH. 846 1946.
IN/OUT 12.45PM - 1.00PM E-MAIL : RANGE@DEERSTALKERS.CO.NZ
MARCH 2019
DAY SESSION GATE ENTRY EVENT RANGE EXIT
Sat 02 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Black powder cannon & mortar shoot. 100m 12:45
Sat 02 PM 12:45 - 1:00 Black powder rifle practice only. 100m 04:30
Sat 02 AM 09:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sat 02 PM 12:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sun 03 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 12:45
Sun 03 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 04:30
Sat 09 AM 09:00 200m Centrefire Silhouette shoot. No general practice. 200m
Sun 10 AM 09:00 1st. NZDA Interbranch social shoot, 100m CF x 4P x 5 shot per position. No General Practice 100m 12:45
Sun 10 PM 01:00 NZDA Auck. Branch Agg. Shoot, Rimfire x 4P x 10 shot per position. No General Practice 50m
Sat 16 AM 09:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 100m, 25m
Sat 16 PM 12:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 100m, 25m
Sun 17 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 12:45
Sun 17 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 04:30
Sat 23 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Benchrest & load development practice shoot. NZDA Auck. members only. 100m 12:45
Sat 23 PM 12:45 - 1:00 200m Practice. NZDA Auck. members only. 200m 04:30
Sun 24 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 12:45
Sun 24 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 04:30
Sun 31 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 12:45
Sun 31 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 04:30
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NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING THE BUSH TELEGRAPH MARCH 2019 19RANGE CALENDAR
IMPORTANT
• PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP ON DAYS WHEN WE HAVE SPECIAL SHOOTS ON THE RANGE & EXPECT TO DO A GENERAL PRACTICE SHOOT. YOU WILL BE
TURNED AWAY • MAKE SURE YOU READ THE PROGRAMME PROPERLY
• YOUR GATE ENTRY TIMES ARE EARLIER THAN THE RANGE STARTING TIMES
RANGE CONTACT:
GATE ENTRY TIMES: IN 8.45AM - 9.00AM ARTHUR PH. 846 1946.
IN/OUT 12.45PM - 1.00PM E-MAIL : RANGE@DEERSTALKERS.CO.NZ
APRIL 2019
DAY SESSION GATE ENTRY EVENT RANGE EXIT
Sat 06 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Shotgun morning practice shoot only. 100m 12:45
Sat 06 PM 12:45 - 1:00 Service rifle, MSSA shoot.'A' & 'E' cat. 100m 04:30
Sat 06 AM 09:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sat 06 PM 12:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sun 07 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 12:45
Sun 07 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 04:30
Sat 13 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Benchrest & load development practice shoot. NZDA Auck. members only. 100m 12:45
Sat 13 PM 12:45 - 1:00 200m Practice. NZDA Auck. members only. 200m 04:30
Sun 14 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 12:45
Sun 14 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m 04:30
Sat 20 AM 09:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sat 20 PM 12:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sun 28 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Shotgun practice shoot only. No general practice. 100m 12:45
Sun 28 PM 12:45 - 1:00 Shotgun practice shoot only. No general practice. 100m 12:45
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AN "AS IS - WHERE IS BASIS"
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BRANCH CONTACTS: Point Chevalier, Auckland 1246
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MEETINGS
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