Big Game Hunting New Zealand Jul/Aug 2015 | Page 58

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GPS
Spare batteries for head torch and GPS
Compass and map
Water bottle
Spare ammo- ten rounds is usually plenty
Emergency blanket
Basic 1st aid kit and locater beacon (if
you have one)
Lighter and also a piece of rubber for a
fire starter
Camp socks
A light weight water proof jacket
Beanie
Thermal top and long johns

(this list assumes I am already wearing,
boots, socks, gaiters, shorts, thermal, mid
and outer bush shirt layers, plus a cap or
sun hat)

My tucker for these trips is just simple food that
doesn’t require cooking, usually two one square
meal bars for each meal plus a couple of other
muesli and chocolate bars for snacks and back
up. That way you don’t have the extra weight
of cookers, pots and cups. And I always make
sure I have some decent food in the car for
when I get back.

A crucial reminder for all your trips, is to
give friends and family good details of
the area you’re going to hunt and what
time you’re planning to return home.
Next issue I will go over gear for two or
three night trips, until then be safe and
happy hunting.
A couple of young stags caught
out during an overnight trip

58 BGHNZ Issue 7 Jul/Aug 2015

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