I flew into the Manson block(public land)last week.


The old Manson hut.


Sun set.

Red stag at 500 meters.

Things didn't go well very well shooting this stag,as i screwed the shot up very badly which spoiled the trip for me.

Heading back to the Manson hut after a night fly camping.

TP, Very interesting photos. Bad shots can spoil a trip, but you still got the stag-- could have been so much worse to wound and lose it--so I don't think you should feel too badly about it. Where is the Manson public block?

Nice, how many days did you go for? How much is it to get flown somewhere?

Thanks for sharing.

Manson block is not far from Taupo.

We went in for 5 nights,it cost $950NZD for the return trip, $316 each,total weight you can take is 430kg.

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Manson block is not far from Taupo.

We went in for 5 nights,it cost $950NZD for the return trip, $316 each,total weight you can take is 430kg.

James, since you are bigger than the house you were standing in front of, did you get most of the 430kg?

We're waiting for the rest of the story.

110kg without my gear

Was this an organised, Pro Planned and run hunt?

If so, what othe game was available.

Cost is less than me or most others in Southern Austrlia going on a quality pro run hunt in Nothern Australia. Cost for these hunts, which mainly cater for overseas shooters, is AU$5,000/5 days!

HoldenV8 for $5,000 Australian dollars ill take you out hunting over here,ill even shoot the deer for you

This hunt was on public land and so was free,you could walk into the Manson hunt and save $950.

These are free
http://www.helisika.co.nz/hunting_blocks.asp

These have a nightly rate
http://www.helisika.co.nz/hunting_blocks.asp

Predator, thanks for "offer". My point was that I and virtually all Australian shooters don't have the type of money I mentioned.

Virtually all of these tours/safaris - call them what you will cater for very well heeled international shooters.

Very few Australians can afford the $.

Isn't there alot of public land for hunting Sambar around Melbourne???

I think you will find a lot of these International hunters are not that well heeled,its just they know what is important in life and don't waste money on crap they don't need.

Come to New Zealand hunting if you want a cheap trip,you will have no problem bringing firearms into N.Z and hunt a block with Helisika.

If i can help in anyway booking a trip let me know.

TP

You have to be one of the most intrepid hunters in the world!

I like the photo of you in front of the shack!

Keep it going!

Nice one TP. Bummer about the shot. Got him in the end. Good to see some red blood out of the area.

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Isn't there alot of public land for hunting Sambar around Melbourne???

Yes there is, for now. The new environment minister seems to want to change that...

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Originally posted by TOP_PREDATOR:


This hunt was on public land and so was free,you could walk into the Manson hunt and save $950.

These are free
http://www.helisika.co.nz/hunting_blocks.asp

These have a nightly rate
http://www.helisika.co.nz/hunting_blocks.asp

Thanks for the links. We have a few people in the deerstalking club looking at a trip to NZ.
This will help.