You picked the right outfitter! That was an amazing trip and congratulations on it meeting your expectations. Seems as though New Zealand is even better than what you hear about the place.
You kept me going with the play-by-play action. That's a fantastic buck and you earned each steak and roast he gave you. Congrats to you and your wife for working so hard at success.
My search for a cheap Sako didn't end well since I found an 85 Finnlight in .270 WSM that came home with me. Now that I have taken that one off the market I will keep searching for lower cost options. My brother, although not a HT follower, did nothing to dissuade me and enabled the...
You poked a hornet's nest that is almost sacred. Your topic has the chance to bring out the pitchforks and torches like a Creedmoor or crossbow thread. Strange how the extended range of TSS and other high performance turkey ammo is no concern, but you become horrible person if you want to tote...
Lots of outdoor fun all over New York can be had and I can imagine you'll find some local folks to meet. I wish I was a bit closer to get more mileage from my lifetime license. Public land opportunities throughout the state are decent, but some regions have more to offer.
And Merry Christmas...
Does your girlfriend have any work connections with land/access? If yes, I would consider asking her to see if someone could get private access for you. Charlottesville is in Albemarle County and it's got high deer density in most of the county. Lots of horse farms and grape ranchers inside...