Henry introduced to his place of work

[John M]

My Henry was born Aug 2016 and had never been in the wild. It was time to put that right.5 minutes from home is an area of bush that I have shot 150+ deer and pigs over 34 years.
I followed an old logging road past an area of clear fell that is regenerating

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Once past the clear fell I turned left into the Native bush

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The 45-70 was now in its natural enviroment as I followed deer trails.

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Its more open on the ridges.

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Down in the gully animals 50 yds away are safe.

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Stopped for a drink before going back unsucessfull this time, no pig sign and less deer sign than my last visit.

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[JEBar]

looks like tough hunting but with your number of kills, it has to be a great area .... your Henry should be an outstanding performer

[TC Campbell]

Thanks for sharing your areas are similar to mine calls for alot of patients and will power

[RanchRoper]

If you run into Arnold and that big Predator thing...go the other way.

[PT7]

During one of your treks through the wild, your Henry will be heard...

[Mags]

Better luck next time! Your bush looks very similar to ours in the forests here of the coast range and western side of the cascade mtns.

[John M]

Go slow, stop often to look and listen.Shootable animals in this bush will be close, good ears just as important as eyes.

The area holds Red deer,Fallow deer,Sika deer and a neighbour has photos of a Sambar stag on his game camera. I think I found Sambar prints today.

The pigs get chased with dogs often which may be the reason for a lack of sign if pig hunters have been in the area recently. It is public land and as such is open to hunting all year.

[ChefDuane]

Nice pics of the Henry in its natural habitat! (Did you happen to see the sasquatch in your last pic!? Behind the tree on the right.)

[John M]

Our bigfoot is called Moehau Man with reports from pre European occupation until modern times with stories of them killing humans.perhaps that's the reason no deer or pigs were about today.

[ESquared]

Better luck next time! Your bush looks very similar to ours in the forests here of the coast range and western side of the cascade mtns.

Exactly right. Reminded me instantly of the PacNW. Beautiful area(s), both of them.

Thanks for sharing.

[Shakey Jake]

Looks like could be treacherous if not familiar with the area. Any naughty vipers in those woods? We've got a few rattlesnakes and coral snakes in this area.

[John M]

There are no snakes in NZ or anything that can harm you if you went to sleep on the forest floor overnight.

[Mags]

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What about the orks?

There are no snakes in NZ or anything that can harm you if you went to sleep on the forest floor overnight.

[John M]

Orks are no problem for a 45-70.

[John M]

I am out with the 45-70 now.I have not seen a single ork all morning.

[JEBar]

I am out with the 45-70 now.I have not seen a single ork all morning.

or-k, better luck this afternoon ...

[BigAl52]

Thanks for the neat pics. Like the Guys from Oregon mentioned reminds me of the PacNW to.