Truly in awe boys, not just an unreal production and trip but such integrity for letting that bull walk... I don't know anyone with the discipline to do that but I take my hat off to you. Kiwi hunters are built different I swear. More Aussies could learn a thing or two watching this content. Next trip he's yours 🤘
I have to say, that must be one of the best video's you guys have put out! This may sound as if I'm a bit of a Wus, but seeing that stunning countyside views I was near to tears. The reason being, I'm seventy and would have to be flown in, but that's never going to happen. I'm a long time shooter and hunter, but that's water fowling, centrefire only came three years ago. I try to get out at least every six weeks or so, but nothing like this I've just seen. Fantastic job and great filming; all I can say is thank you and more please.
Such a good trip lads. Loved that you controlled your "buck fever" and didn't take the shot. Thank you for the beautiful scenery and light hearts. Cheers
OK NOW I’M EXCITED!!! I can tell a lot of hard work and love went into making this video and it sure pays off. You lads are the hunting advocates our country deserves
I reckon one of you will get a big pay back reward for holding off on that stag one day. Young fellas, plenty of years ahead of you all. Awesome production!
He's 100% a red but he'll still grow bigger. That was a cool shot ae, there's bigger ones out there for you lads. Just seeing them like that and knowing they're real is enough to stoke the fires for years. That one in the creek at the end had some real length too.
Epic video fellas! Brings back all the memories of my trips into Fiordland over the last couple of years! Ripper bull and good on you for letting him walk, a lot of people would have not have made that call. Cheers
Yet again another bloody good watch that bull was amazing such a hard call to watch him walk but by far a good decision for a bit more growth and if not for you guys you may hav just given someone there dream bull well done looking forward to the next one guys
An excellent adventure boys enjoyable as ever even when the shit hit the fan you boys alwys seem to be having a laugh keep up the good work I look forward to every episode. The Bloopers at the end was an extra bonus. I would like to take my hat off to you as an older hunter to see you boys show restraint and maturity in letting that Bull go for another year. maximum respect.
Your guys videos sure excite me. What a epic time! Thanks for your videos. Recently decided to plan the trip, and make the memory. Likely 2025. Just looks too amazing to not go.
Sweet vid fellas, we saw a lot of the same animals the year before in the exact same places but didn’t get to see that big boy. Brave move heading down the river on the way out 😂
What a legendary video. This is what hunting dreams are made of. Awesome to see you lads out there enjoying our magnificent country. Hats off to you boys
Was nice seeing that country again (was the first block I got to hunt in the ballot periods . . . went in up the true left of the river) Nice to relive the views . . . from the top of that block you get to look westward into the wilderness zone and ya just have to go bak aye. Good call on the big fella (and good call getting off the tops down into the bush at that time. . .. those kea were really annoying ya aye!) Cheers for sharing.
awesome vid guys i would have to agree one more year will make a big difference on his length. those cheeky feathered rascals have lot to answer for they would bankrupt if they were made to pay for all there damage
Shot boys. That antler length to skull ratio can really be applied to Reds as well as the shorter skull means the overall goals similar if your looking for a 40 inch bull. Honestly massive call boys and the right way to think about it where if you have a doubt leave it. I've got a beer for you boys if your ever out Goon.
I was feeling the pain with you on that one lads,been there once or twice ,I work with if there's any doubt let em go and let em grow ,good skills, cheers from Ausie.
Hey Lads great video as always I’ve done 15 Fiordland trips all into good blocks/ George/ Edith etc and seen many animals over that time You should have shot that stag granted probably 36 inch long category but a blatant red stag if any wap in him then it’s very little ( red coloring no chocolate neck/ legs and a red like caudal disc - best out of the gene pool and presto you have a reasonable 14 for your collection. Keep the content coming cheers mates and hot barrels
Yeah that's a fair assessment re it's genetics - but would rather see it reach it's potential and get knocked over by someone else than have a head that was close to being a monster. Each to their own though, I'm sure we would've been bloody stoked if we shot him. Just epic to see such an animal!
Outstanding vid guys, holy crap those Kea, 2am in the morning...what the hell.😅. Very very hard choice to let the big fella go, could see the roar emotion on his face, I have to be honest, if it was me he would have been in real danger, but as always top vid and super entertaining. Well done boys. Phil
Cool vid, great to see other hunters have the great sense to let an animal like that walk. You are so right to say let his genetics spread for a few more years. I agree that he’s got a lot more red then wap in him. I would put him in that 6 to 7yr age. Great decision to let him go, I would have made the same call. I think his left tops ( front two) are weaker then the right, so for me that would have given him the benefit and hope he was better next year for someone
Great vid, really enjoyed that once again. Someone needs to come up with a system to scare off kea. Great effort on letting that stag go. The day you do take one will be that much sweeter.
Go native are my go meal out on trail everytime, way faster and more efficient on gas if you pour them out into you jetboil container. Add sum water and 3 min later it's ready. And the water helps make it go better with the rice. Or butter works great. Fantastic mission boys.
Enjoyed that lads, well done!! My first impression was that he wasn't really showing Wapiti characteristics TBH, I would call him a red more so than a wap and he likely would have copped some lead for being a dopey bastard out on the clearings as a result.. Good resolve for doing what you felt was right!
Yeah fair call mate, that was our first observation as well- would've been happy enough to send some lead. Couldn't help but imagine him with another years growth though, will be one hell of an animal!
Yea was a very tough call mate, in the end though we were extremely happy with the footage we got and hopefully if we can encourage more people to do the same and leave animals until they are fully mature we will start seeing more big stags out in the wild. That stag we left will make a hell of a trophy next year or the following
The core blocks still hold good genetics, but the fringe blocks definitely have a few generations of red hybridization. Don't think there's been any heads nearing the 60inch found in quite some time though
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From the Rockies: I am very very glad you don't take that pussy helecopter to the top. There is another kiwa guy that all he does is take stupid helecopter. I am 54 and have used my legs to get me to the top-- it is the most rewarding. And yes I could afford all the new mechanical technology if I want. I choose to do it old school more gratifying. Just my opinion 😊
We know this animal has a lot of red genetics in him, but given the area and the size of the animal we're assuming he's some level of wapiti hybrid in him. Regardless, with his genetics another year of breeding in the area is a win in our eyes 👍
We were all happy with the decision, we didn't explain it in the video but it was mitchs turn on the trigger. Although Chris spotted it he was happy for mitch to take it given he'd filmed Chris shoot his the last time we were in there 👍
Your guys videos sure excite me. What a epic time! Thanks for your videos. Recently decided to plan the trip, and make the memory. Likely 2025. Just looks too amazing to not go.
Truly in awe boys, not just an unreal production and trip but such integrity for letting that bull walk... I don't know anyone with the discipline to do that but I take my hat off to you. Kiwi hunters are built different I swear. More Aussies could learn a thing or two watching this content. Next trip he's yours 🤘
It was a tough tough call but glad we left it in the end. He'll look even better next roar. Cheers Mitch!
I have to say, that must be one of the best video's you guys have put out!
This may sound as if I'm a bit of a Wus, but seeing that stunning countyside views I was near to tears.
The reason being, I'm seventy and would have to be flown in, but that's never going to happen.
I'm a long time shooter and hunter, but that's water fowling, centrefire only came three years ago.
I try to get out at least every six weeks or so, but nothing like this I've just seen.
Fantastic job and great filming; all I can say is thank you and more please.
Thanks so much for the kind words Richard! Really glad you enjoy our stuff and we'll keep on creating more! Happy hunting 😁
Great call letting him walk, full credit and respect to you all.
Such a good trip lads. Loved that you controlled your "buck fever" and didn't take the shot. Thank you for the beautiful scenery and light hearts. Cheers
One of the best wapiti hunting Fiordland experience vids I’ve watched guys. Well done.
Too kind mate, glad you enjoyed it!
OK NOW I’M EXCITED!!!
I can tell a lot of hard work and love went into making this video and it sure pays off. You lads are the hunting advocates our country deserves
Cheers Sam, all the best for the block next year mate! Hope you catch up with the donk 🤞
You made the right call in not taking that shot. Absolute class and integrity guys. Fantastic video
Awesome trip boys, absolute ripper of an edit once again. That’s a dream hunt for us over the ditch.
Wow, what a test of man and gear! You showed a hell of a lot of maturity, leaving that stag.
Stunning footage guys. What an amazing trip and huge respect for leaving that bull to peak in another year or two.
I reckon one of you will get a big pay back reward for holding off on that stag one day. Young fellas, plenty of years ahead of you all.
Awesome production!
Fingers crossed, we'll keep looking regardless! Cheers man!
Another great watch lads... keep it up!
You're an absolute legend, thank you! We will 😄
He's 100% a red but he'll still grow bigger. That was a cool shot ae, there's bigger ones out there for you lads. Just seeing them like that and knowing they're real is enough to stoke the fires for years. That one in the creek at the end had some real length too.
Too right mate so cool to know they're out there! Yeah that one in the creek will definitely be something soon too. Cheers
More quality content. You deserve more followers lads.
And good on you for holding off on the shot 👍🏻
Cheers mate!!
Epic video fellas! Brings back all the memories of my trips into Fiordland over the last couple of years! Ripper bull and good on you for letting him walk, a lot of people would have not have made that call. Cheers
Thanks mate, there's no place quite like it aye
Cracking video fellas. Someone in a year or two will really be thanking you blokes, well done. BEATTHEFEET
Cheers mate! Hopefully 🤣 comment that on our fb or insta account mate 👍
Great watch, brings back memories for sure!
Awesome vid guys. Man those over the cliff shots make me tighten up and I’m not even there 😂
Hahah we feel ya! Some big drops
Great video guys. Kudos for leaving that good Bull to grow hopefully even bigger for next year. Love the bloopers at the end of the video. Well done.
Cheers mate. Glad people are enjoying the bloopers, shows a bit more of what we're like behind the camera hahah
Incredible mission. I loved every bit of that
Beautiful country, brilliant photography and editing guys - class!
Awesome respect for the Animal which I appreciate. well done from Scotland
Yet again another bloody good watch that bull was amazing such a hard call to watch him walk but by far a good decision for a bit more growth and if not for you guys you may hav just given someone there dream bull well done looking forward to the next one guys
Thanks mate, too right. Hopefully we get sent some photos of him next year!
Just earnt yourselves another sub tu meke for letting him spread his genes for another year 💪🏿 solid footage chur chur
An excellent adventure boys enjoyable as ever even when the shit hit the fan you boys alwys seem to be having a laugh keep up the good work I look forward to every episode. The Bloopers at the end was an extra bonus. I would like to take my hat off to you as an older hunter to see you boys show restraint and maturity in letting that Bull go for another year. maximum respect.
Cheers mate glad that shows through, we're out there to have fun! Even if it is type two fun sometimes... haha
Your guys videos sure excite me. What a epic time! Thanks for your videos. Recently decided to plan the trip, and make the memory. Likely 2025. Just looks too amazing to not go.
Sweet vid fellas, we saw a lot of the same animals the year before in the exact same places but didn’t get to see that big boy. Brave move heading down the river on the way out 😂
Yeah interesting! Wonder if many people have seen him at all.. Hahah yeah few pucker moments in there... that's for damn sure 😄
What a legendary video. This is what hunting dreams are made of. Awesome to see you lads out there enjoying our magnificent country. Hats off to you boys
Enjoyed the video, you guys do it well
Was nice seeing that country again (was the first block I got to hunt in the ballot periods . . . went in up the true left of the river)
Nice to relive the views . . . from the top of that block you get to look westward into the wilderness zone and ya just have to go bak aye. Good call on the big fella (and good call getting off the tops down into the bush at that time. . .. those kea were really annoying ya aye!) Cheers for sharing.
Awesome mate yeah wicked block! Be cool to see it from the other side too. Thanks mate, we're pleased we left him he'll be amazing next year.
awesome vid guys i would have to agree one more year will make a big difference on his length. those cheeky feathered rascals have lot to answer for they would bankrupt if they were made to pay for all there damage
Yeah! He'll be unreal next year. Haha they definitely would! They'd be in trouble if they still had a bounty on them too...
Shot boys. That antler length to skull ratio can really be applied to Reds as well as the shorter skull means the overall goals similar if your looking for a 40 inch bull. Honestly massive call boys and the right way to think about it where if you have a doubt leave it. I've got a beer for you boys if your ever out Goon.
Yeah we thought as much, probably guessed him around that 38 mark give or take a couple inches. Hahah cheers mate 🍻
I was feeling the pain with you on that one lads,been there once or twice ,I work with if there's any doubt let em go and let em grow ,good skills, cheers from Ausie.
Hey Lads great video as always
I’ve done 15 Fiordland trips all into good blocks/ George/ Edith etc and seen many animals over that time
You should have shot that stag granted probably 36 inch long category but a blatant red stag if any wap in him then it’s very little ( red coloring no chocolate neck/ legs and a red like caudal disc - best out of the gene pool and presto you have a reasonable 14 for your collection. Keep the content coming cheers mates and hot barrels
Yeah that's a fair assessment re it's genetics - but would rather see it reach it's potential and get knocked over by someone else than have a head that was close to being a monster. Each to their own though, I'm sure we would've been bloody stoked if we shot him. Just epic to see such an animal!
BEATTHEFEET absolte quality fellas! Love the video!
Cheers mate!!
Love seeing the passion and integrity of giving that stag a pass good karma coming your way boys
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love your stuff guys!!
Awesome video lads, keep it up 👍👍
Cheers bro!
Epic trip team awesome Holly use done bloody well to not shoot that big big he was impressive
Another great video lads 👍
Another great vid with great mates and great country.
Thats what it's all about 🍻
Epic video boys, keep it up.
Outstanding vid guys, holy crap those Kea, 2am in the morning...what the hell.😅. Very very hard choice to let the big fella go, could see the roar emotion on his face, I have to be honest, if it was me he would have been in real danger, but as always top vid and super entertaining. Well done boys. Phil
Hahah yeah they were giving us assholes! Fair enough too man, was a 50/50 decision we would've been happy with either way
love the videos lads. would love to support and buy some merch. hopefully you guys can start sending stuff to Aus soon.
Cheers mate glad to hear! Yup we’re currently working out how to do international orders on our website so keep your eyes peeled in the coming months!
congrats boys this is hunting the hard way
First thing I clean , after a few days in the bush when I jump in the river is the old fulla also. 🤣🤣🤣
3:15 first time i've heard Raddy out of breath 😂😂Must have been a fair slog 🤣
Hahah there's no where that humbles you quite like fiordland 😅
Cool vid, great to see other hunters have the great sense to let an animal like that walk. You are so right to say let his genetics spread for a few more years.
I agree that he’s got a lot more red then wap in him.
I would put him in that 6 to 7yr age.
Great decision to let him go, I would have made the same call.
I think his left tops ( front two) are weaker then the right, so for me that would have given him the benefit and hope he was better next year for someone
Yeah spot on there mate! He will look great next year for sure. Hopefully we will see a picture next year. Cheers
Great vid, really enjoyed that once again. Someone needs to come up with a system to scare off kea. Great effort on letting that stag go. The day you do take one will be that much sweeter.
Good to hear mate! That would be handy... too right 🍻
that stag was awesome looking at ya footage i would say more red than wap awesome video
Amazing scenery 👌👌 Wish we could hunt public land here in Oz🤷♂️
Ya can, ya flop! R License for NSW, Vic License, and NT license.
LEGENDS!!!
Awesome watch boys🤙🏽
Cheers bro
Looks like you guys need some stronger tents for this type of mission
You're not wrong.. Or be smarter and camp on the tops when it's not gonna blow its ass off 🤣
Great video, guys. Man, that would have been hard to let that stag go, your better than me. 😂
There was a lot of debating it mate! Cheers
wow thats a hard choice. waay to keep the integrity
haha bring on the storm .... next scene holding his tent and defending it with his life 🤣🤣😅😅 wonderfull trip boys GZ from Bosnia and Herzegovina 🤙🤙
Hahaha that's hilarious 🤣 the trip depended on keeping that tent alive! Cheers for watching mate 👍
Bro that takes some discipline to let that walk away that thing was huge!
Such an incredible animal! Hopefully we get to see some photos of him if he gets taken next year
Go native are my go meal out on trail everytime, way faster and more efficient on gas if you pour them out into you jetboil container. Add sum water and 3 min later it's ready. And the water helps make it go better with the rice. Or butter works great. Fantastic mission boys.
That's a good idea, they've changed the game for us as far as enjoying your meals in the hills hahah
Cute slippers at the Bakery on the weekend Raddy
Raddy's secret admirer ?
You guys should come up north for a sika Roar
Would love to one day!
Amazing footage, that Bull though!! 😢😢
Beautiful wasn't he
What an absolute stonker. Well done boys. Will you ever ship to the UK?
Yeah definitely, the websites a work in progress but international shipping is next on the list 👍
@southislandriflewalkers5545 Fantastic, I can vouch for a few orders to start you off! Really excellent work guys - your videos are incredible.
ripper vid team. Hectic decision. Commend you
Cheers big fella!
You guys need some pesky parrot deterrent or repellent. Those birds are mean! 😧 Nice video and an awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Hahah that would be handy!
Wicked effort a lot of will power to not shoot that stag id hazard a guess
I would of shot it as a red, good onya though for ya hard resolve . Just subd
Cheers mate
dont light a fire in your hunting area. mint way to let deer know youre there - for miles
Enjoyed that lads, well done!! My first impression was that he wasn't really showing Wapiti characteristics TBH, I would call him a red more so than a wap and he likely would have copped some lead for being a dopey bastard out on the clearings as a result.. Good resolve for doing what you felt was right!
Yeah fair call mate, that was our first observation as well- would've been happy enough to send some lead. Couldn't help but imagine him with another years growth though, will be one hell of an animal!
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Awesome! 14pt Imperial Red Stag you guys passed up.
This Stag shows typical Red DNA not Wapiti.
Great vid guys. Next time don’t let those blokes talk you out of taking a real quality trophy. You only get so many chances in life. Take them.
Yea was a very tough call mate, in the end though we were extremely happy with the footage we got and hopefully if we can encourage more people to do the same and leave animals until they are fully mature we will start seeing more big stags out in the wild. That stag we left will make a hell of a trophy next year or the following
Are there any pure wapiti in the fiordlands or are they all partial crossbreeds with the red deer?
The core blocks still hold good genetics, but the fringe blocks definitely have a few generations of red hybridization. Don't think there's been any heads nearing the 60inch found in quite some time though
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Wasint even a wap tht big stag on flats was a red
Yeah most likely a hybrid to some degree, a lot of red in him
From the Rockies: I am very very glad you don't take that pussy helecopter to the top. There is another kiwa guy that all he does is take stupid helecopter. I am 54 and have used my legs to get me to the top-- it is the most rewarding. And yes I could afford all the new mechanical technology if I want. I choose to do it old school more gratifying. Just my opinion 😊
Fantastic cinematography, music, and narration. Love how you guys are using your legs. Show your peers the real deal. Fantastic gentleman.
Every body makes bad life choices young people just make more of them 😆
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Great filming and I’m sure huge editing effort. Incredible scenery , good times, pretty lucky with the weather.BEATTHEFEET
Thanks mate, really lucked out with the forecast!
I find it incredible how people can’t tell the difference between a Red stag and an Elk/Wapiti bull….
We know this animal has a lot of red genetics in him, but given the area and the size of the animal we're assuming he's some level of wapiti hybrid in him. Regardless, with his genetics another year of breeding in the area is a win in our eyes 👍
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Why not shoot that stag?
There has not been anyone bigger too see
And are you just going too look and look for somthing who isnt there
Don't think U wanted Ur mate dropping it
We were all happy with the decision, we didn't explain it in the video but it was mitchs turn on the trigger. Although Chris spotted it he was happy for mitch to take it given he'd filmed Chris shoot his the last time we were in there 👍
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Your guys videos sure excite me. What a epic time! Thanks for your videos. Recently decided to plan the trip, and make the memory. Likely 2025. Just looks too amazing to not go.
Great video, guys. Man, that would have been hard to let that stag go, your better than me. 😂
Epic footage lads!