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THE B SH
AUGUST 2021 NZ'S BEST CLUB NEWSLET TER AUCKLAND BRANCH
T E L E G R A P H
2021
AGM
AUGUST
CLUB
NIGHT
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DETAILS
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Greetings to all. As we near the end in this role will be greatly appreciated and I had planned a party hunt to Piro Piro
NZDA NATIONAL of another committee year there is a lot valued by the association, on behalf of the flats in the southern Pureora block, however
WOMEN'S HUNT
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going on for the club, we have committee
members stepping down and new members
NZDA Auckland branch I would like to thank
you for your efforts and wish you all the best
due to poisoning operations we have chosen
to go back to old faithful our road end hunt
coming in, I welcome the fresh ideas and in your role as NZDA National Secretary Mr at Galatea and hopefully the tail end of the
1 would like to thank the members stepping Friedman! Rusa Rut, this hunt will be held 21st August
down for their efforts over the past year/s. As you should have all seen in your by the time this report comes out it will most
One in particular, Daniel Friedman, who inbox’s I intend to stand again for branch probably be booked out! Always keep a look
GET IN TOUCH WITH
has put an enormous amount of work into President at the upcoming AGM and would out on the events section of wild apricot and
the club over the past decade, Dan has filled like to thank you all for your support to date, check your inboxes or you might miss out!
roles such as Branch Secretary, Treasurer, we have some great initiatives on the agenda
Vice president and general committee. Most for the coming year. Hot barrels and happy hunting
recently filling the role/s of membership Our up coming AGM we have our CEO Callum Sheridan
AVID HUNTERS & HUNTING ENTHUSIASTS secretary and VP concurrently. Our Gwyn Thurlow attending who will be a guest AUCKLAND BRANCH PRESIDENT
OUR CLUBS REACH GOES BEYOND OUR GROUP OF 750 MEMBERS membership growth is largely down to the speaker after business is attended too, I
streamline system Dan has put in place for encourage you all to attend to hear the latest
OUR BUSH TELEGRAPH HAS A REACH OF UP TO 16,000 PEOPLE joining and most recently new member open about the association and some of Gwyn’s
WITH CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT LEVELS OVER 6,000 days which will continue, we are just getting own hunting exploits.
started with them! The other BIG reason to attend on the
Dan was also responsible for transitioning night - is as a paid up member and attending
THE NZDA AKL BRANCH IS SEEN AS A ‘TRUSTED ADVISOR’ IN the club onto Xero accounting software, on the night you are automatically in the
THE HUNTING ENVIRONMENT. MAKING OUR OUTWARD COMMUNICATIONS A implementing, and driving the club
membership transition onto wild apricot
draw to win the Franchi rifle donated By our
generous sponsor BERETTA NZ.
PRIME LOCATION FOR BRAND PLACEMENT (our digital membership app) as well as our I have explained how this works in the
website build. Dan will be staying on at the past but I will again, attend club nights,
club as membership secretary which is a range working bees, party hunts and club
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING WITH US MONTHLY OR MORE committee appointed position rather than events this all gives you points towards the
EMAIL: BT@DEERSTALKERS.CO.NZ general committee. prize, 1 entry for a club night, 3 entry’s for
WE'LL SEND YOU A PRICE GUIDE & SPEC SHEET As I have previously mentioned over
the past year Dan has taken up the role of
each a working bee and/or party a hunt etc,
as long as you have registered and signed in
IT'S A LOT CHEAPER THAN YOU'D EXPECT! National secretary of the NZDA, his skills for these events you have an entry/s.
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AUGUST
CLUB
NIGHT
TUESDAY 10th 7PM - 10PM
WITH GUEST SPEAKER GWYN THURLOW - NZDA CEO
Gwyn Thurlow is from Wellington and
joined NZDA as CEO and General
Counsel (in-house lawyer) in June 2020.
Gwyn has taken on the role to
transform NZDA into a modern and
professional organisation. He has been
a long time member of NZDA where
he is the treasurer of Wellington Branch
and volunteers on the NZDA National
Heritage Trust as secretary.
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AUGUST
CLUB NIGHT
7PM TUESDAY 10TH
Treasurers '
Report NZDA (AKL BRANCH) INC
FYE 28TH FEBRUARY 2021
Expenses Total Accumulated Funds
7.30PM
AGM
START FOR
AUCK L A ND 2021 CLUB
A NNUA L GENER A L MEETING
WE WILL BE DRAWING OUR MAIN PRIZE COURTESY OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSOR
• Capitation at 36.7k, is up 11.8k due to • Total accumulated funds are now
Once again, it has been another increased members. 1,399k, which is 93k down on last year’s
interesting and rewarding year, regarding the • Hunts course and party hunt fees are position, primarily due to incurring the final
financial management of our club. Of note 9.7k which is an increase of 6.1k due to an roof repairs.
are completing our clubroom’s rebuild and increased number of workshops and fly in,
continuing to increase the range make good style hunts. In summary, I consider the club to be in
provision, within the financial statements, for • Range fees of 43.4k include a 34.3k a strong financial position and well placed
when we eventually depart the range. Once make good provision. The lease term for the to support its member’s activities and
again, our membership revenue numbers range is 3 years and includes a clause that objectives into the foreseeable future.
have shown year on year increases.
Following is a summary of the key
financial points.
we “make good” the range upon vacating.
Whilst there is no intention to vacate the
range, the total make good provision is
Kind regards HORIZON ELITE GRAY PACKAGE
now 68.5k or 2/3rds of the total estimate to Ross Woon C.A
Summary return the range back to its original state. AUCKLAND BRANCH TREASURER
• Repairs and maintenance at 87.5k are
• Total revenue is 110.1k and up 13.7k on up 28.8k on the previous year. This is due
last year. to incurring the final costs, relating to the
• Total expenses are 200.1k and up 43.3k clubroom’s roof replacement. As the roof
on last year. repairs have only brought the roof back
• Net Surplus/(Deficit) is (92.8k) versus a to a functional state consistent with good INCLUDES
(deficit) of (62.3k) last year. condition and the ability to do its job, the FRANCHI HORIZON ELITE GRAY . 308 WIN
roof repair cost is required to be expensed. BURRIS MOUNTS 700 PICT/WEAVER
Revenue BURRIS RINGS ZEE MED 1 ” MATTE
BURRIS DROPTINE 3-9X40 MM BAL PLEX MAT
Cash
• Subscription revenue at 73.1k, is up
21.6k or 42%. • Year-end cash on hand = 47.5k, which is
• Hunts and party hunts income at 11.1k, adverse by 54.9k to last year’s cash on hand To win this prize you must be present in person at the AGM,
is up 7.0k due to an increased number of
workshops and fly in, style hunts.
of 102.4k. This decrease is primarily due to
roof repairs, partially offset by increased hold & present a current New Zealand Firearms License.
• Total range revenue at 13.3k, is down membership subscriptions. If your name is drawn & you are not present or are unable to present a valid Firearms Licence we will draw another winner.
3.9k from last year, due to the ongoing
effects of Covid.
MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PRIZE!!
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Each month the club arranges hunt's to different areas & you’re welcome to join!
If you're new to the club or just want to gain experience & confidence in the bush
this is certainly a great opportunity. Click here to register via our website.
If you need more info email partyhunts@deerstalkers.co.nz
PARTY HUNT'S
Please
welcome CALENDAR
2021
ALL PARTY HUNTS
OUR NEW MEMBERS JULY 2021
START WITH
Vladimir A.
Moana-Roa C.
Georgia G.
David H.
Josh VdH.
Matthew V.
SAFETY
1. IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET ONLY $15 per person.
Grant D. Shaun J. Poppy V. – DON’T SHOOT AT
MOVEMENT OR SOUND
Mark D. Shaheen K. Andrew W. 2. CHECK YOUR
FIRING ZONE AUGUST - Te Urewera - 21st
Donovan D. Pratibha M. Han Z. 3. UNLOAD YOUR FIREARMS Callum Sheridan
BEFORE ENTERING CAMP
4. ALCOHOL & FIREARMS OCTOBER - Desert Rd - TBC
Logan G. Antony M. Nouman Z. DO NOT MIX Mike Morse
5. DISCUSS YOUR HUNTING NOVEMBER - Clements Mill
PLAN DAILY WITH OTHERS Road -TBC - James McKenzie
IN YOUR GROUP
6. MAP / COMPASS / GPS DECEMBER - TBC - Marie +
/ BASIC BUSH CRAFT Courtney
KNOWLEDGE, ARE
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
7. NZDA RECOMMEND
THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS
WEAR BLAZE ORANGE BLAZE ORANGE CLOTHING & HATS
WHEN HUNTING
ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLUB ORGANISED HUNT'S
IF YOU ARE KEEN TO ORGANISE A PARTY HUNT PLEASE CONTACT
LACHIE CAMPBELL LACHIE@DEERSTALKERS.CO.NZ
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WORKSHOP MEAT
GOURMET & GAME
CALENDAR PROCESSORS
2021 August 25th - BUTCHERY
0800 gamemeat
NIGHT with Richard Berger $15 FOR ALL YOUR HOME KILL REQUIREMENTS
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
Processing beef, sheep, pork, game birds & venison
proudly supporting nzda auckland branch since ages ago
If you're interested in joining a workshop, get in touch with the organiser - the earlier you do the better!
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HUNT STORY
KEVIN EVERARD LOUIS
DUCKVILLE HUT FLY-IN LOUIS FERENS
It was a cool and clear day when Kevin, Everard and I flew
into Duckville Hut. The area was steep with dense native
forest and few obvious slips. Once the helicopter had left and
the gear was stashed in the hut, we were keen to set off and
see what Te Uruwera had to offer.
Day 1 & 2 was spent exploring the ridge lines and major
streams, trying to get an idea of where the deer were spending
time and travelling through. I found the high ground was often
cold open bush with rustling crown fern and little cover from
the elements. The main river seemed to be a frequented area
in the mornings, the scattered piles of deer bones suggested
rewarding and used hunting grounds. The main river would
also often be home to changing winds that brought on difficult
stalking.
On the late morning of day 2 after following some fresh
tracks from a side creek up into steep and eventually
unclimbable terrain – a deer had spooked and shot away from
above me; it seemed clear an early morning creek mission
would be the best chance of finding my quarry.
After some good yarns and drinks around the fireplace, my
plan for next morning was hatched: a slow stalk up a nearby
side creek as soon as there was enough visibility in the bush.
The plan also conveniently fell on the morning after a new
moon, suggesting minimal deer movement during the night.
I began the day by slowly stalking up the creek and soon
came across freshly turned leaves revealing rich dark soil in
the pattern of game trail. Slowing down to the point where I
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HUNT STORY
A common sight
when climbing would take in everything within eyesight and carefully place my
ridgelines
next step. After doing this for some time, a slight movement behind
a fern presented an unsuspecting small deer. Hoping to secure
the animal as certainly as possible I shot into its left shoulder and
dropped it on the spot. I was hoping a Rusa hind would be revealed
– a higher hill behind the ferns. It was a male red yearling, surely good eating but
not what I was after. I butchered it, hung the meat in a tree and
continued upstream.
Roughly another 150 metres up the winding and dense creek
I found fresh droppings and prints that suggested a much larger
animal. While I had been moving quietly to this point, I slowed
down yet again and followed the trail to a pile of fallen trees
surrounded by stinging nettle. I knew I wouldn’t pass through
HIDDEN IN PLAIN easily, so I stalked across the creek and progressed passed the
SIGHT, THE RUSA logs. Taking in the area, I turned to my right - standing broadly
IN THE CREEK with its nose held high, a 4-point Rusa stag stood quietly trying to
catch my scent. At 15 metres distance, a shot was quickly placed to
the stag’s chest. The stag’s stillness had in an instant, erupted into
flight and disappeared through the fallen trees.
After a tedious 20-minute wait, I was glad to find the stag laying
still and lifeless in the creek bed – a well built and heavy Rusa with
small antlers, perhaps last year’s spiker.
It was a real rush to get my first stag and have another deer on
the deck by 10am, particularly after making a real effort to put the
hunter training theory to practice.
CONGRATULATIONS LOUIS
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NEARBY ON THE
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SPOOKED 3 DEER
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HUNT REPORT
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH ANNUAL
AHT 2021
PARTY HUNT
Saturday Ed and Mike across the river and upstream, Mike
to recover stag, Ed to hunt a sidecreek. As expected, only
WHAKATANE
10 minutes after leaving Ed Mike found a hind and yearling
grazing unawares in the stream bed but, as unarmed, only took
pictures. After getting back to camp and having a brew Mike
FLY IN
set off for quick hunt downstream and above the hut. Back an
hour and half later with a silly yearling hind. Unfortunately,
the animals eluded Ed again although reasonable amount of
8/11TH JULY sign of animals in the area and an enjoyable stalk. Ash also
WINNERS
saw animals but these were too far away to bother chasing.
Sunday was spent cleaning, packing and restocking firewood
MIKE MORSE before pickup. Hut very well stocked with food, cooking
On 8th July Derek of Heli Resources flew 18 hunters equipment and a nice big cast iron burner. Great spot, dined
from Galatea/Murupara into 7 different huts in the general in style (thanks Ed), laugh a minute. Great bunch of guys to
Whakatane catchment area for three days of hunting. Thanks spend a few days in the bush with. Would be a cracker spot
to all those who found time to provide the following reports on in spring. Animals mostly reds, all very small and underfed,
their hunts and general area. fully boned out stag providing under 20kg of meat. Edoardo,
DUCKVILLE Thanks to Brent for organizing the get away. Mike & Ash
Needed a good break from the rat race that was interrupted SWING BRIDGE CAMP SITE Myself and Brent were the
by lockdowns. last to fly in. On arrival, a possum trapper /hunter was there
The 1st night before the fly in was a cold one in the ute being picked up. A lot of possums but no deer was the story
after moving out of the hanger cottage around 1am with all the we got from him.
logging going on, a whole forest was milled. On the first day I manged a typical 6 point Te Urewera red
A chilly 1degree Thursday morning came and myself (Kevin, stag and a small Rusa I would like to call a yearling but it was 2012 AUCKLAND COMMITTEE TROPHY - BEST RUSA, WAPITI OR SAMBAR
Louis and Everard) were the 3rd party to fly out. On arrival closer to a fawn. It looked too tasty to pass up! The second
at Duckville hut we were greeted to 4 wooden slatted bunks day resulted in an actual yearling Rusa for our camp. On the
Faiz Salim FIRST 92 4/8
with no mattresses, so some uncomfortable nights were on final day a small 6pt Rusa stag followed by one slightly bigger
the cards. We used extra clothing and 2 old pillows to make which is no record book head but I kept the cape to go on the A. STEWART MEMORIAL SHIELD - GOAT WITH THE LARGEST SPREAD TAKEN BY A HUNTER UNDER 20YRS
do. 1 great addition is the new cast-iron fireplace and stove. wall.
The afternoon was set aside for reconnaissance with 3 of While in the area, we bumped into 2 other hunters and some
Sheldon Rackley FIRST 20
us going opposite directions. Lots of spoor and pig rooting jet boaters with a noisy dog, all in all great trip and fantastic
down the river from the hut. 3 times I could smell the pigs weather! Callum and Brent. AUCKLAND BRANCH TROPHY - BEST HEAD OF ANY SPECIES TAKEN BY A LADY MEMBER
but couldn't find them. The biggest let down was to find 4 OTANETEA Thanks to all that organised the trip. I was lucky
butchered carcasses lying in the main creek. enough to go with my two boys, we had the Otanetea hut. We
Courtney Pellow FIRST Chamois (295 5/8)
Friday was spent working the same areas but my route was landed with great hopes and fog all around us down low in Courtney Pellow SECOND Sika (264)
cut short after climbing up a spur only to find it was a stairway the valley. We unloaded the metal horse and set up camp it Natalie Berger THIRD Fallow (260)
to heaven. It was that steep I retraced my steps carefully, ( I was a clean and tidy hut with plenty of room for all of us. The
think the older we get the more we fear or maybe just smarter) hut had a tank with rain water which made it easy to wash
again a lot of fresh pig sign but nothing for the pot. up. The river was very high for the first two days so we went BOB HAYES CUP - BEST HEAD OF ANY SPECIES
Saturday morning was a slow start for me and Everard, above the hut and went about a 3rd of the way up. We saw Ash Leybourne FIRST 361 5/8 (Red)
Louis had left earlier. We were still lacing up our boots when good sign and found some beds and fresh prints but no luck
the sound of a rifle barked. We waited thinking Louis would with a deer stupid enough to be found. We had burning legs
Philip Maddox SECOND 332 7/8 (Tahr)
come back to ask us to help carry out the prize but nothing and teenage grunts of “this feels like Galatea again, you said Darren Hindle THIRD 327 (Fallow)
happened so off we went. This time Everard went down river you were staying low”. Thinking to myself maybe higher is not
and I went up. 2 creeks up from the hut I started finding good the way to go. Next day gave the legs an easier work out and
fresh deer tracks and the next thing I bumped 2 hinds and 10 stalked east with the wind in our face with lots of fresh sign
BRANCH TROPHY - PROVIDER OF THE MOST GAME MEAT FOR BRANCH FUNCTION
minutes later a stag. of pigs rutting up the ground with deer prints down near the Brett Carter FIRST
On getting back the hut we were greeted by Louis with two river’s edge and stalked down low to mid with lots of sign. We Richard Berger Special Mention
deer, (great effort Louis ) had a great lunch and older boy went back to the hut. Thomas
A nice piece of Rusa back strap was cooked for tea. Way and I carried on, we were on our way back when I smelt a pissy
better tasting than Back Country meals. Sunday morning was smell and signalled Thomas to stop. I looked up above us on a BURNS BRASSEL TROPHY - BEST SIKA HEAD
spent packing up and Louis breaking down the deer for the ridge and a good looking boar was standing there looking at Richard Berger FIRST 182
flight out. us. Dam I got a hell of a fright and raised the gun too fast like
A great few days spent in solitude with a great guys. Thanks a rooky and it blasted off into the distance with me looking at
Courtney Pellow SECOND 150 7/8
again NZDA for putting on these party hunts. A great way to the bank where he was standing, thinking how I could have Keith Barber THIRD 122 1/8
meet and make friends with like minded people. done it differently. Day 3 managed to get across the river and
Kevin Carr, Louis Ferens, Everard got up higher with my youngest in tow. We were getting our
CASINO Matt and I stayed at Casino Hut. Heaps of sign breath back when we heard a branch break and I looked at
CAC CUP - BEST NORTH ISLAND RED HEAD
around the hut, heaps down by the creek, but we only saw one Thomas and said “something is here”. He was so keen to stalk Ash Leybourne FIRST 361 5/8
deer the whole weekend (a spiker that Matt shot by the creek, the animal and after the climb how could you say no. I let him Ash Leybourne SECOND 248
upstream from the hut). The hut was in pretty bad shape when take the lead and we went to one side of the ridge and saw
we got there (no firewood, mouse shit everywhere, trash left nothing so we stalked the middle to have a look and came
Brent Panckhurst THIRD 206 1/8
behind) but it's a bit better now. The log book says nobody around a punga tree and damn what a sight an 8 point Red
had been in there since April. Stag standing there looking at us. I looked over to Thomas D. SEMMENS TROPHY - BEST GOAT
Eric Denman, Matt Tibor Toth. and he had not seen it yet. I moved my hand to show him and
NGAHIRIMAI The heli dropped us into the hut round spooked the stag and watched Thomas raise the gun only to
Pip Schofield FIRST 85 4/8
midday. Nice sunny spot above the river. A brew and bite see him watch the ass of the stag drop off over the bank. It Callum Sheridan SECOND 83 2/8
of lunch then off up and down river. Later that evening Ash happened so fast I am not sure who got the biggest fright and Callum Sheridan THIRD 81 7/8
reported watching a rusa hind and two reds on a slip across Thomas was gutted he did not get a chance to pull the trigger.
the river and Mike a yearling red, also across the river. Due to After a few tears he managed to get out that was awesome to
recent rain crossing was deemed too difficult so animals left see and was really ready to get the next one. D. WELCH TROPHY - BEST HEAD OF ANY SPECIES TAKEN ON BRANCH PARTY HUNT
in peace, shot with cameras only. We got back to camp and had a clearing west of the hut Faiz Salim FIRST 170 3/8 (Rusa)
Friday everyone split up again, Ash & Ed in areas on hut side and glassed it for 2 hours, 2 hinds walked out and by the time
of the Whakatane. The Whakatane had dropped overnight so we got set and ready for a 480mrt shot they both knew and
Sheldon Rackley SECOND 53 7/8 (Goat)
Mike crossed the river and put in some big miles to check out walked behind a bush never to be seen again. Jacob was
some promising areas but only a red spiker at home. Came stoked to see a deer through the scope and is ready to do it DARRELL WONG - BUSH HUNTERS TROPHY - BEST SOUTH ISLAND RED HEAD
back in a pack boned out and while tramping the creek again. Jacob caught an eel and we cooked it in the fire for a
spotted a red stag lying down unawares 30m in front. Strung snack tasted great.
Darren Hindle FIRST 278 6/8
the victim up in a tree for recovery next day. Back at camp Ed All firsts for all of us seeing deer in the wild so fantastic Ryan Hindle SECOND 235 6/8
& Ash arrived with stories of a reasonable amount of sign but memories and have more knowledge about hunting for the Allen Lindsay THIRD 209 6/8
nothing shootable. next trip. Colin and 2 sons.
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AHT 2021 WINNERS CONT.
G. MAY TROPHY - BEST DEER SKIN
Don Wu
Justin Jones
FIRST
SECOND
NOBLE TROPHY- BEST NON DEER SKIN
Courtney Pellow
Allen Lindsay
FIRST
SECOND
Brooke Panckhurst THIRD Courtney Pellow THIRD
GLEN MC GREGOR CUP - BEST THAR HEAD ROBERT AULL TROPHY WILD GAME BIRD
Philip Maddox FIRST 43 6/8 Courtney Pellow FIRST
J. DILLION SHIELD - ROARING COMPETITION WITTON / STONEX TROPHY - INSECTS & REPTILES
Brent Panckhurst FIRST James McKenzie FIRST
Brian Witton SECOND Courtney Pellow SECOND
Bryce Rackley THIRD Sheldon Rackley THIRD
MARK ALLMON YOUTH CUP - BEST HEAD OF ANY SPECIES TAKEN BY A HUNTER 16YRS OR YOUNGER AUCKLAND BRANCH CUP - BEST SCENIC
Sheldon Rackley FIRST 186 (Red) Ema Latu FIRST
Sheldon Rackley SECOND 20 (Goat) Ema Latu SECOND
James McKenzie THIRD
MRS. WELCH TROPHY - BEST HEAD OF A 1ST YEAR STALKER
Natalie Berger FIRST 170 7/8 (Fallow) HOWARD GARRICK TROPHY - HUMAN INTEREST PHOTO
Natalie Berger SECOND 139 6/8 (Fallow) Keith Barber FIRST
Natalie Berger THIRD 128 3/8 (Fallow) Keith Barber SECOND
Darren Hindle THIRD
SPECTRUM SCREEN PRINT TROPHY - BEST JUNIOR ROAR
Brooke Panckhurst FIRST WATSON WILMER CUP - WILD BIG GAME
Sheldon Rackley SECOND Darren Hindle FIRST
Ash Leybourne SECOND
SPORTWAYS SHIELD - BEST FALLOW HEAD Brian Witton THIRD
Darren Hindle FIRST 214 7/8
Richard Berger SECOND 208 4/8 KEITH GULLIVER CUP - WILD SMALL GAME
Richard Berger THIRD 196 6/8 Ash Leybourne FIRST
Brian Witton SECOND
TISDALL CUP - BEST RED HEAD James McKenzie THIRD
Ash Leybourne FIRST 361 5/8
Darren Hindle SECOND 278 6/8 PATRICK WITTON MEMORIAL - WILD BIRDLIFE
Ash Leybourne THIRD 248 Mike Morse FIRST
Brian Witton SECOND
TOP GUN TROPHY - BEST HEADS OF ANY 2 DIFFERENT SPECIES Mike Morse THIRD EQUAL
Richard Berger FIRST 635.77 (Sika + Fallow) Courtney Pellow THIRD EQUAL
Darren Hindle SECOND 605.73 (Fallow + Red) Darren Hindle THIRD EQUAL
Courtney Pellow THIRD 559.7 (Chamois + Red)
D.STONEX TROPHY - FLORA & FAUNA
FRANK BRYCO MEMORIAL - TARGET SCORE PLUS DOUGLAS SCORE Callum Sheridan FIRST
Ian Hazelwood FIRST 222.2 (Goat, 200 2/8 + 22) Brian Witton SECOND
Bruce Purdie SECOND 221.6 (Goat, 201 5/8 + 20) Ema Latu THIRD
Bryce Rackley THIRD 201.5 (Red, 161 4/8 + 40)
BOYD MEYER MEMORIAL - MOST SYMMETRICAL RED MAGNUM TROPHY - OVERALL WINNER
Brent Panckhurst FIRST James McKenzie FIRST
GARY PAYKEL TROPHY - BEST CHAMOIS PAUL KUIUMDJIAN TROPHY - BEST VIDEO
Courtney Pellow FIRST 24 4/8 Hayden Barber FIRST
Allen Lindsay SECOND 23
Courtney Pellow THIRD 20
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22 23BUSH Consulting on the protection
of native taonga species in
ED.
Tongariro Forest
The Department of Conservation plans to protect kiwi
and whio/blue duck from local extinction in Tongariro
GET TO KNOW THE BUSH Forest by reducing rat and stoat numbers.
WITH MIKE MORSE
Native species in Tongariro Forest
Tongariro Forest is a unique, large, forested area in the
TAWA
BEILSCHMIEDIA TAWA central plateau that is home to many endangered native
A tall, smooth trunked tree plant and animal species.
growing to a height of up to
30m. Has narrow, slightly
crinkled leaves up to 10cm long It has a large population of kiwi and is a nationally
and produces an elongated, important research site for kiwi protection methods. Its
purple plum like fruit 2 – 3 cm
long. The tree often forms a rivers also has the largest population of whio /blue duck
dominant canopy in lowland in New Zealand. Other native species living in the forest
forests through the North
Island and top of the South include karearea/New Zealand falcon, kākāriki, kākā,
Island. Fruit drop in the mid to
late summer and often attract
mātāta/fernbird, kererū, koekoeā/long-tailed cuckoo and
pigs to these areas. Young pekapeka-tou-roa/long-tailed bats.
saplings are often used by
stags for polishing antlers/ Tongariro Forest is home to endangered plant species
territory marking. The fruit is
edible but the flesh has a slight such as Pua o te Rēinga (Dactylanthus), Turner’s kohuhu
taste of turps. The large kernel
can be eaten after prolonged
and white mistletoe.
steaming or roasting over a fire.
Threats to native species
TAWA
Animal pests are one of the biggest threats to native
MIRO
MIRO PRUMNOPITYS species in Tongariro Forest. Mustelids (stoats and North Island brown kiwi. Photo: DOC
FERRUGINEA ferrets) are the main predators of kiwi and whio. Rats
A mainly lowland
coniferous tree growing also prey on smaller forest birds, while possums are a
to around 25m height significant threat to threatened plants. Predation by Conservation is planning to carry out predator control
and found throughout
New Zealand, mainly stoats, rats and possums can lead to native species over 21,968ha (see attached map). This will give kiwi,
in damp areas, often
facing local extinction. whio and forest birds a chance to breed and for chicks to
growing in conjunction
with Rimu and Matai. reach adulthood.
Leaves have a feathery
Why we are controlling rats and stoats
appearance, the tree
often identified by the
Predator control works
large 2cm long pink/ Tongariro Forest has been under an aerial pest control In Tongariro Forest, DOC’s monitoring of kiwi chicks
red fruits it produces.
The flesh is edible but
regime using biodegradable sodium fluoroacetate (also shows that in years when there is no aerial 1080, the
has a similar turpentine known as 1080) for a number of years now, and it is majority of kiwi chicks do not survive, mostly due to stoat
flavour to Tawa. No
importance to deer important that this control continues to protect the native predation. For example, only one out of 20 monitored kiwi
other than saplings species here. In Tongariro Forest the Department of
sometimes used as rubs
by stags.
24 25chicks survived in 2019/20. In a year when there was Key Facts: What you need to know. For more information
aerial 1080, 18 out of 22 chicks survived. The Department of Conservation Tongariro District office
• 1080 is a manufactured, biodegradable toxin. Its
Whio breeding success also increases dramatically when is responsible for this operation. For more information
active ingredient, fluoroacetate is salt that occurs
aerial 1080 is applied. On Tongariro Forest rivers, the about the operation, please contact us during normal
naturally in poisonous plants in Australia, Africa and
number of whio juveniles doubled in 2014 and 2017 business hours here:
Brazil.
when aerial 1080 was applied. • It does not accumulate. It is broken down naturally
Phone: +64 7 892 3729
by micro-organisms, fungi and plants into harmless
Monitoring of the endangered shrub Turner’s kohuhu in Email: tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz
compounds and does not leave permanent
Tongariro after 1080 application showed that none of the residues in soil, water, plants or animals.
60 plants monitored had possum browse. www.doc.govt.nz/tiakina-nga-manu
• The Department of Conservation complies with all
relevant regulations and takes a precautionary
Consultation approach to the aerial application of biodegradable
DOC engages and works closely with iwi and hapū and 1080.
for all predator control operations. We will be working • All operations begin with an aerial pre-feed of non-
closely with iwi and hapū of the Tongariro Forest area on toxic bait to prime possums/rodents to eat the toxic
this operation. The Department also consults with bait that will be applied afterwards.
stakeholders and affected landowners and community. • The toxic cereal bait pellets contain 0.15% of 1080.
They are about 2cm long, cylindrical and dyed
We would like to contact you at a convenient time to green. Non-toxic pre-feed cereal pellets are about
discuss the proposed operation; how it affects you, and Stoat with dead chick. Photo: DOC 2cm long, cylindrical and sandy coloured (not-
what we can do to mitigate any effects of the operation. dyed).
(refer to map). A notification fact sheet will be distributed closer to the
Managing risk
time to provide feedback on the consultation and confirm
Use of a range of predator control methods to any changes to the boundary plan and the timeframe. 1080 is poisonous to humans, domestic and game
protect species. animals. Dogs are highly susceptible. In areas where the
Also, our contractor Epro will contact all neighbours, toxin has been applied, the risk to dogs will remain until
Aerial application of cereal pellets containing 1080 is the
place a notice in the local newspaper, and put up warning
most effective control method over large areas. It is the poisoned carcasses have disintegrated, which can be
signs at entrances to public conservation land
only viable method in remote, rugged terrain such as more than six months.
immediately prior to the operation starting.
Tongariro Forest. Ground-based trapping and bait
These risks can be eliminated by following these rules:
stations are effective in smaller more accessible areas, The Department will contact iwi, landowners and
Whio family in Tongariro Forest. Photo: DOC
however the number of possum/rodents and stoats can stakeholders after the operation inform them that the DO NOT touch bait
overwhelm trapping networks. DOC undertakes stoat and operation has been completed successfully, and provide
WATCH children at all times
ferret trapping in specific accessible areas of Tongariro details of reduction of predator numbers. When possible,
Forest to help protect vulnerable whio and kiwi DOC will also share information about increases in native DO NOT EAT animals from this area
populations. In Tongariro Forest aerial 1080 is essential species in the managed area.
Toxic baits and carcasses are DEADLY to DOGS
to supplement the existing ground-based work. Aerial
Use of 1080 requires permission from the local Public
1080 operations target possums and rodents. Stoats are Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs
Health Protection office of the Ministry of Health.
also reduced effectively as they eat rodents/possums. about pesticides. These warning signs indicate pesticide
DOC assesses vertebrate predator control operations residues may be still present in baits and animals. When
Time frame that use a toxin on behalf of the Environmental Protection signs are removed this means you can resume normal
The operation is planned for winter/spring of 2021. The Agency (EPA). DOC staff follow procedures approved by activities in the area.
operation is weather dependent. the EPA. These regulations ensure that the toxin is
applied safely to safeguard the public and the
Planning environment.
Following feedback from this consultation, there will be
decisions on what changes can be made to the
operational plan to address any issues raised.
Department of Conservation Department of Conservation
Tongariro District Office January 2021 Tongariro District Office January 2021
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre Phone: +64 7 892 3729 Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre Phone: +64 7 892 3729
Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu Email: tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz Whakapapa Village, Mt Ruapehu Email: tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz
26 New Zealand www.doc.govt.nz New Zealand www.doc.govt.nz 27Tongariro Forest. Proposed application area
This map shows the proposed application area for predator control. It is indicative: the boundaries may change subject
to consultation and other operation planning requirements.
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