Awesome video mate. As you said, real lucky to have a backyard like that with the worst of the cost only being a bit of sweat. Good call on the stag meat and a dicey spot to bone out!
I am really enjoying your vids . Your easy going manner is just right for kiwi hunters . Can I make a suggestion . How about a low cost subscription service like Patreon for say 2-3 dollars a month for a few "how to vids " . Topics that would interest me would be Field dressing, then maybe breaking an animal down properly as would a butcher . how about knife sharpening and maintenance , bush craft , packing in , packing out , rifles , scopes etc.. I am sure you are a man of many talents and experiences and i,d be happy to send you a few bucks a month to see some of that wisdom and experience . cheers les
Another great vid. Have to agree, something special about solo trips as you get older. Make your own pace, stop when you like. Brilliant. Can't imagine hunting without my dog for company tho. Look forward to your next vid.
Cool vid mate, enjoyed that. I'm 65 and it's a constant battle trying to keep fit for the hills so I can identify with the huffing and puffing bits LOL . Cheers
Awesome mate bloody good trip. Probably did that stag a favor. He's probably not going to throw any antlers better than what you went home with. Nice work
@@BackridgeButcher I did a walk in to the Kaimanawas last year and the last time I flew in with Chris was Jan & April 2021. Love to go back to the Manson but it's bloody dear from Taupo. Haven't walked to Backridge Bivvy since mid 2000s. I'll be back soon!
Very nice that'll keep you fit. Here's hoping they don't want to burn the huts down like they are in the Urewera. DOCs quite happy for them to do it for SAFETY reasons we do not want them looking elswhere.
Awesome mission mate, have been down those guts before and it’s pretty sketchy, pulled pin once as my gut feeling was telling me that it was not a good idea. Looking forward to getting back there in the new year, but not for 24hrs 😂 Talk to Megan @ the bct about giving the biv a spruce up, I’ll be keen to volunteer.
Hi Greg, I heard BCT had a plan to refurbish BRB and it almost got done last April, not sure what the hold up is but I'd be more than happy to sling some paint etc It's getting old like the rest of us and needs some love
@@BackridgeButcher I left some prep and paint under north Whetu biv during our mission a few weeks ago, am painting that sometime in the new year on behalf of the BCT Would be keen to do back ridge as well
thats some sketchy ground, no place for a novice. did you find out what the stink was under the biv ? good thing you culled that stag from the herd, def not quite right. do Sika get TB ? always enjoy your hunts, looking forward to the next one. cheers
Hi Greg, pretty sure they can get TB but I think (don't quote me) it's never been found in the Kaweka sika heard, it's always pesky possums that have it. Sika are crazy animals and can bounce back in condition very fast once the food is available, numbers might be slightly high in there at the moment or winter knocked him around. Not sure who died under the biv!
Hi mate, I certainly don't recommend leaving them overnight if you can avoid it. Generally retrieve the backsteaks and hindquarters, remove the bones from the hindquarters on the spot and cool all the meat. If any green tinge or smell dump it...
Awesome video mate. As you said, real lucky to have a backyard like that with the worst of the cost only being a bit of sweat. Good call on the stag meat and a dicey spot to bone out!
Thanks Josh, it sucks leaving meat behind but something didn't feel right about that animal 😕
I am really enjoying your vids . Your easy going manner is just right for kiwi hunters . Can I make a suggestion . How about a low cost subscription service like Patreon for say 2-3 dollars a month for a few "how to vids " . Topics that would interest me would be Field dressing, then maybe breaking an animal down properly as would a butcher . how about knife sharpening and maintenance , bush craft , packing in , packing out , rifles , scopes etc..
I am sure you are a man of many talents and experiences and i,d be happy to send you a few bucks a month to see some of that wisdom and experience .
cheers
les
Another great vid. Have to agree, something special about solo trips as you get older. Make your own pace, stop when you like. Brilliant. Can't imagine hunting without my dog for company tho. Look forward to your next vid.
It was interesting to go solo but hard to beat hunting with friends and family
Great video Glen, your the reason I’ve got the bug coming back next year. Awesome country
Epic Glenn. Good call deferring the recovery. Superior brain 🔋!!
To dodgy in the dark for sure, another couple of days there would have been better!
Man I love those mountains. Thanks for another great vid mate. You’re lucky living so close.
Thanks 👍
Good to see the dogs got the same goatee 😊
We go to the same barber mate, pleased you picked up on that 🙌
nice one m8 well worth the trip awesome views from up there and a bonus head and back steaks to take home :)
Glad you enjoyed it
Cool vid mate, enjoyed that. I'm 65 and it's a constant battle trying to keep fit for the hills so I can identify with the huffing and puffing bits LOL . Cheers
Plenty more huffing and puffing where that came from lol ...cheers Ian
Hello from Canada! I enjoy your videos very much!
Thanks mate that's awesome to hear! I bet you have some amazing opportunities over there for adventure
Most enjoyable video BRB. I missed one in almost the same spot as you did! Hoping to make amends in 2022.
Missing sucks but it's all part of the journey sometimes 😕 Pleased you enjoy
Nice work.
Bloody awesome video. Proving that there is life in the old dog yet!!! I need to try getting into the Kawekas.
Its a great spot, make it happen mate
Thanks for taking us along.
Our pleasure mate 👍
Awesome mate bloody good trip. Probably did that stag a favor. He's probably not going to throw any antlers better than what you went home with. Nice work
It really makes ya wonder why some sika do so much better than other's. Will have to stay fit and try to tramp in there next rut
Great video Glenn. The Kawekas are calling me😊
You must be overdue for a trip mate, when we're you last in??
@@BackridgeButcher I did a walk in to the Kaimanawas last year and the last time I flew in with Chris was Jan & April 2021. Love to go back to the Manson but it's bloody dear from Taupo. Haven't walked to Backridge Bivvy since mid 2000s. I'll be back soon!
Nice mahi brother 💪🏾🤙🏾
Cheers Big guy
Mean vid my bro, hard yakka eh. Awesome
Cheers Guys! Just so thankful we all have this playground on our backdoor step
@@BackridgeButcher very true my bro
Bloody good call not trying to recover that deer on dark, got to keep yaself safe especially solo.
Yes a bit of experience said it was the right call that night, even though I hate leaving them with the guts in them.
Very nice that'll keep you fit. Here's hoping they don't want to burn the huts down like they are in the Urewera. DOCs quite happy for them to do it for SAFETY reasons we do not want them looking elswhere.
Kawekas are safe for now mate 👍 cheer's for watching
Just found you mate, awesome vid, new sub! what type of dog is Annie?
Hi Brenden! Annie is a lady of the hills! (Lab, GWP, Vizsla) She has alot going on and just loves deer stalking. 5 year's old
Awesome mission mate, have been down those guts before and it’s pretty sketchy, pulled pin once as my gut feeling was telling me that it was not a good idea.
Looking forward to getting back there in the new year, but not for 24hrs 😂
Talk to Megan @ the bct about giving the biv a spruce up, I’ll be keen to volunteer.
I was wondering if it’s going to get a new logo, the one it has now is pretty iconic. The stock doc ones are a bit dull.
Hi Greg, I heard BCT had a plan to refurbish BRB and it almost got done last April, not sure what the hold up is but I'd be more than happy to sling some paint etc It's getting old like the rest of us and needs some love
@@BackridgeButcher I left some prep and paint under north Whetu biv during our mission a few weeks ago, am painting that sometime in the new year on behalf of the BCT
Would be keen to do back ridge as well
Another top vid thanks for sharing. Do you ever hunt Maminga while over the J?
Always pass through at the wrong time of the day Timmo, might have been squealed at once
Ta
I'd be that slow guy down the back Glen🤣
Better to be the slow guy than the unlucky guy who's never been...
😊😊😊😊😊😊
What was the brand of tripod you referred to for your camera ??
Manfrotto carbon fiber
thats some sketchy ground, no place for a novice. did you find out what the stink was under the biv ? good thing you culled that stag from the herd, def not quite right. do Sika get TB ? always enjoy your hunts, looking forward to the next one. cheers
Hi Greg, pretty sure they can get TB but I think (don't quote me) it's never been found in the Kaweka sika heard, it's always pesky possums that have it. Sika are crazy animals and can bounce back in condition very fast once the food is available, numbers might be slightly high in there at the moment or winter knocked him around. Not sure who died under the biv!
Hey mate. You ever had issues with bone taint in the meat if leaving them overnight?
Hi mate, I certainly don't recommend leaving them overnight if you can avoid it. Generally retrieve the backsteaks and hindquarters, remove the bones from the hindquarters on the spot and cool all the meat. If any green tinge or smell dump it...
Who installed the halfcock safety? cheers
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