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THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WIN A SPRING HUNT MONTHLY MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018 NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH ( EST.1951 ) MEET THE WILD TWINS SERENA & AMBER SHINE SEE PG 3 FOR DETAILS SEE PG 7 FOR DETAILS
THE BUSH TELEGRAPH
WIN A SPRINGHUNT
MONTHLY MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH (EST.1951)
MEET THE WILD
TWINSSERENA &
AMBER SHINESEE PG 3 FOR DETAILS
SEE PG 7 FOR DETAILS
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PRESIDENT’S REPORTGreetings to all.
This month has been a sad one with the passing of a long-standing club member Graham Harrison. Graham enjoyed the social trips into northern Pureora and was known for his great story’s around the camp fire and from all accounts Graham was a very generous man who put a lot of time, effort and financial support into the club. An absolutely solid man with a very giving heart who will be missed dearly. Our condolences go out to Grahams family and friends.
This month we have the Wild Twins Serena and Amber as our guest speakers who are well known for their hunting and outdoor adventures. Come along and see what they have to say!
I would also like to thank the members of our club and those of other branches including the national executive and NZTF for their huge effort in helping rein in the recent proposed Tahr cull. It was great to see a large number of hunters banding together to make our voices heard. Although the Thar are the first species to be targeted, our
MONTHLY MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH (EST.1951)
COVER PHOTORichard, caught this fallow
buck napping in the April sun, 2018 roar
newly appointed conservation minister has much more on her agenda, including trout and all “Ungulates” as she mentioned at this year's NZDA national conference in Wellington. The fact we made our voices heard this time means we can do it again and hopefully will, with a few big motions from the minister to come, its important those of us who enjoy the NZ outdoors and its activities stand up for what we hold dear. This is vital to ensure we are able to continue what we do and keep our sport/hunting/fishing/food gathering or however you would refer to it for future generations.
With spring fast approaching it’s a good time to think about getting out to fill the freezer for those summer BBQs. Remember to plan and prepare for your trips as it makes for a much more enjoyable trip as well as ensuring the safety of yourself and others while on the hill. At our last club night we opened the floor to members to share their storys around safety and what can go wrong while out hunting. I personally felt this was a welcome and sobering reminder to all those who attended. Remember to think about what your are doing and identify your target beyond all doubt.
Happy and safe hunting.
Callum Sheridan, Auckland branch president.
PS. THE SHOT SHOT in FEBRUARY (see ad on page 8), if your able to help at the stand for a morning or afternoon please email [email protected] thankyou
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OCTOBER CLUB NIGHT
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GUEST SPEAKERS - THE WILD TWINSTUESDAY 9TH 7-10 PMTUESDAY 9TH 7-10 PM
COME ALONG AND MEET SERENA & AMBER SHINE - THE KIWI TWINS WHO TAKE ON SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXTREME ADVENTURES. WHEN THEY AREN'T CLIMBING MOUNTAINS IN ALASKA THEY ARE CHASING DEER!WITH DOOR PRIZES NZDA MEMBER MERCH' GIVEAWAYS
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WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR SPONSORS SERIOUS SHOOTERS ·THE HUNTERS CLUB THROLOS · HOUSE OF KNIVES · KUMEU MEAT PROCESSORS · REPCO
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AT THE SAKO TIKKA PRIZE SHOOT
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WE ARE SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION OF HUNTERS. IT IS INTENDED TO BE HELD WITHIN AN HOUR'S DRIVE OF AKL &
COMPRISE CAMPING WITH THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDEBUILDING A BUSH BIVOUAC
LIGHTING A FIREEEL FISHING
COOKING MARSHMALLOWSPITCHING A TENT
CAMP & BUSH MEALSPOSSIBLE POSSUM SHOOTING& ADDITIONAL BUSH SKILLS
THERE ARE 20 KID & GUARDIAN PLACES AVAILABLE TO NZDA AUCKLAND MEMBERS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED & YOUR CHILD IS 12 OR UNDER PLEASE
EMAIL MIKE ON [email protected] TO REGISTER.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCEFOR OUR NEXT GENERATION OF HUNTERS
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CLUB NIGHTAUCTION
NZDA AUCKLAND BRANCH: PROTECTING & PROMOTING HUNTING
EACH MONTH - ROSS WOONWILL BE AUCTIONING FIREARMS ON AN "AS IS WHERE IS BASIS" WHICH WERE KINDLY DONATED. YOU WILL NEED YOUR FIREARMS LICENCE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE - NO LICENCE NO SALE.
GUNCITY 12 GAUGE 870 MAGNUM 6 SHOT PUMP ACTION IN OK CONDITION, SEEMS TO WORK GOOD & FIRES OK. IT HAS REAR AND FRONT SIGHTS AND A FIXED CHOKE WITH AN OVERALL LENGTH 980 MM.
STIRLING 22 LR MODEL 14P STAINLESS STEEL IN OK CONDITION, COMES WITH A SUPPRESSOR NOT SHOWN. TOTAL OVERALL LENGTH 1130MM. IT IS A NICE RIFLE WITH NO NOISE USING SUBS. GREAT AS A STARTER FOR ANY YOUNG HUNTER.
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A SPRING HUNT WITH SHOOTER WEAPONISED ADVENTURE TOURS
PAUL CARMINE, SHOOTER AT WEAPONISED ADVENTURE TOURS DRAWN AT DECEMBER CLUB NIGHT. PROCEEDS
GO TO THE REBUILD OF THE CLUB ROOF.
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WINBUY A $10 RAFFLE TICKET AT CLUB NIGHTS & GO IN THE DRAW TO
WANT GO ON A HUNT PRIVATELY? PAUL'S CONTACT DETAILS:021 746 552 M.ME/[email protected]
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Each 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 [email protected]
PARTY HUNTSCALENDAR
OCTOBER 20th-22nd [email protected] 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, Good numbers of pigs, Rusa deer & Red deer in the area. The hills are steep but you don’t have to go to far to find fresh sign, a relatively good level of fitness would be an advantage.More Details to follow.
NOVEMBER 23rd-26th [email protected] Spring Sika Hunt Fly-In ex. Heli Sika ... Details to be confirmed.
If your interested to join in on a hunt, get in touch with the organiser - the earlier you do the better!
2018BLAZE ORANGE CLOTHING & HATS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLUB ORGANISED HUNTS
1. IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET – DON’T SHOOT AT MOVEMENT OR SOUND2. CHECK YOUR FIRING ZONE3. UNLOAD YOUR FIREARMS BEFORE ENTERING CAMP4. ALCOHOL & FIREARMS DO NOT MIX5. DISCUSS YOUR HUNTING PLAN DAILY WITH OTHERS IN YOUR GROUP6. MAP / COMPASS / GPS / BASIC BUSH CRAFT KNOWLEDGE, ARE ESSENTIAL ITEMS7. NZDA RECOMMEND THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS WEAR BLAZE ORANGE WHEN HUNTING
ALL PARTY HUNTS START WITHSAFETY
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RANGE REPORT
We had a small team competing for this centerfire aggregate shoot this time with good shooting conditions for the afternoon. The results for the shoot are.
Name Prone Sit Kneel Standing Total
Mark Allmon 47.2 43 37.1 40 167.3
Harold Cox 45 37 41 33 156
Arthur Winterton 43 41 39 30.1 153.1
CENTREFIRE AGGREGATE SHOOT 23RD SEPT.
49TH ANNUAL PRIZE SHOOT 9TH SEPT.
The weather forecast for the day looked good which was a bonus for the 67 shooters attending & having a go. The time spent on Saturday morning meant that we were able to get everything ready for the Sunday shoot. As usual there a very good variety of prizes laid out on the tables from which one could choose. I would like to say a big thanks to our sponsors for their generosity and to the club members who donated as well. The BBQ crew was kept busy through out the day.
As our prize shoot it as all about having a go, you do not have to be a top shot to compete. Our Prize shoots are a good social day and it was good to see many of the regular shooters there. To run a prize shoot well we need to have plenty of help
doing all the small tasks. I would like to thank all the club members who gave up their time to assist on the day and the help in getting the prizes in for the shoot. Thanks to David who organized his computer to log all the scores as this saved us a lot of time at the end of the day as we were out of the range be by 5.00pm.
We look forward in seeing you there again next year regardless of the weather conditions.
Please support our sponsors as listed in the BT.
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RANGE REPORT
WHEN 18th November 2017
TIME 9.00am morning entry only. 10 am start on range.
We will be starting at the 200m mound and then move on to the 100m mound for the Tisdall cup & Iron sights shoot.
TROPHYS TO BE CONTESTED ARE
PRESIDENTS CUP Prone position at 200m - all shooting gear can be used.5 minutes for non scoring sighters14 minutes for 10 consecutive scoring shots.
BRYCO CUP14 minutes for 10 Consecutive shots standing at 200 m.Normal clothing to be worn. No slings or shooting jackets.Note: This is the range component for the Bryco Cup.Bring along your favourite hunting rifle. All scopes set to 9 power.
TISDALL CUP
Shotguns, 10 Birds , single rise match.
IRON SIGHTS TROPHY
Using Military rifles fitted with as issued iron sights and action. 4 Position x 5 shots per position. 5 minutes for non scoring sighters. 7 minutes for scoring shots per position.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TISDALL CUP WILL BE SHOT AT ABOUT 12.30PM. THE GATE WILL OPEN AT 12.00 NOON.
Following the success of last years event we have another on Sunday 4TH Nov. It is a combined Family Day for the members from the three clubs that use the range. The clubs are the Auck. NZDA, Auckland Branch of the Antique Arms & the OMNI Pistol club.
The aim is to introduce different forms of shooting to all family members who have not been to the range before. This event is open to current members of each club & their immediate family living at home with the member. Each member will be allowed to bring along one guest only from outside the family.
PROGRAMME Start at range at 9.30 am, finish 2.00 pm. Because the range is within a working forest there are entry & exit times to the range. Entry Time: 8.45am - 9.15am. Exit Times: 12.00pm -12.30pm, 2.00pm-2.30pm.
FORMAT9.30 am Briefing 9.45 am to 10.15 am. Model cannon
firing demonstration.10.15am to 12.00 noon, 100m range
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEMBERS ONLY DEMONSTRATION DAY 4TH NOVEMBER.
AUCKLAND BRANCH TROPHY SHOOT
open for live firing , blackpowder, shotgun, etc.
10.15am -12.00 noon, 25m range open for pistol shooting under supervision.
12.00 noon- 12.15 pm, Break.12.15pm -1.00pm, Pistol shooting
demonstration inc. cowboy shooting.1.00 pm – 2.00 pm, A history of
firearms shooting demonstration..2.00 pm Finish.The Programme may change
depending on the weather.
Those intending to attend you will need to ensure that you have good hearing protection for all under your care.
I would recommend that you bring ample water & any food that you may want to eat.
There will be a BBQ running during the day.
As car parking will be at a premium please car pool to make it easier for all.
Each club will have an information desk or display.
For the shotgun event this will be organized by Beretta who will have a display of shotguns available to try out.
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OCTOBER 2018DAY SESSION GATE ENTRY EVENT RANGE EXIT
Sat 6 AM 8:45 - 9:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 100m, 25m
Sat 6 PM 12:45 - 1:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 100m, 25m
Sun 7 AM 8:45 - 9:00 3rd NZDA Interbranch social shoot, Centrefire x 4P x 5 shot per position.
No General Practice 100m
Sat 13 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Benchrest & load development practice shoot. NZDA Auck. members only. 100m
Sat 13 PM 12:45 - 1:00 200m Practice. NZDA Auck. members only. 200m
Sun 14 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m
Sun 14 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m
Sat 27 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Rimfire Silhouette shoot. 1 00m
Sat 27 AM 8:45 - 9:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sat 27 PM 12:45 - 1:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sun 28 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m
Sun 28 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m
RANGE CALENDARIMPORTANT• 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: ARTHUR 09 846 1946. EMAIL: [email protected]
GATE ENTRY TIMES: IN 8.45AM - 9.00AM IN/OUT 12.45PM - 1.00PM
RANGE CONTACT: ARTHUR PH. 846 1946.
E-MAIL : [email protected]
TEES $10 - POLOS $31 FLEECE TOPS $45 & VESTS $39 - SEE MAREE
KIT-UPNZDA AUCKLAND BRANDED MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT CLUB NIGHTS GREAT COLOURS, HARD WEARING & DURABLE
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RANGE CALENDARIMPORTANT• 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: ARTHUR 09 846 1946. EMAIL: [email protected]
GATE ENTRY TIMES: IN 8.45AM - 9.00AM IN/OUT 12.45PM - 1.00PM
RANGE CONTACT: ARTHUR PH. 846 1946.
E-MAIL : [email protected]
PUT PEN TO PAPER & WIN!GET YOUR STORY PUBLISHED IN THE BT & YOU COULD WIN A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO A NZ HUNTING MAGAZINE OF YOUR CHOICE IN NZDA AUCKLAND’S “BEST WRITTEN CONTRIBUTION” ANNUAL COMPETITION. KINDLY DONATED BY MIKE MORSE
NOVEMBER 2018DAY SESSION GATE ENTRY EVENT RANGE EXIT
Sat 3 AM 8:45 - 9:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 100m, 25m
Sat 3 PM 12:45 - 1:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 100m, 25m
Sun 4 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Inter club demonstration day. No general practice. 100m, 25m
Sat 10 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Benchrest & load development practice shoot. NZDA Auck. members only. 100m
Sat 10 PM 12:45 - 1:00 200m Practice. NZDA Auck. members only. 200m
Sun 11 AM 8:45 - 9:00 General Practice 100m, 25m
Sun 11 PM 12:45 - 1:00 General Practice 100m, 25m
Sat 17 AM 8:45 - 9:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sat 17 PM 12:45 - 1:00 OMNI Pistol club shoot. 25m
Sat 17 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Black powder cannon & mortar shoot. 100m
Sat 17 PM 12:45 - 1:00 Black powder rifle practice 100m
Sun 18 AM 8:45 - 9:00 NZDA Auck. Annual trophy shoot. No General Practice. 100m, 200m
Sat 24 AM 8:45 - 9:00 20Om Silhouette shoot. No general practice. 200m
Sun 25 AM 8:45 - 9:00 Interclub Bolt action military rifle shoot. No general practice. 100m
Sun 25 PM 12:45 - 1:00 Service rifle, MSSA shoot.'A' & 'E' cat. No general practice. 100m
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The views expressed in this publication are those of the members and individuals, not the club or NZDA organisation as a whole.
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ADDRESS7 Target Street, PO Box 44301, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1246 MEETINGSBranch meetings are held at our Clubrooms, 7 Target Street, Point Chevalier on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm (except January).
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