Author Archives: Steve

                    5 Chamois observed on the first afternoon but unfortunately at a crucial time a venison recovery helicopter buzzed them at the worst possible time  sending the bunch scurrying for sanctuary … Continue reading →

I chose an out of the way alpine trip to start my limited time off this year.  Roaring was not too prevalent with only one or two picked up way down below the bushline.  I was hoping a stag or … Continue reading →

Albrecht and Trenton booked a no nonsense backpacking trip in pursuit of Chamois.  This was to be a first for Trenton who lives in Sydney Australia, although Albrecht who is German and has pursued the specie in Europe before, but … Continue reading →

A four day back pack hunt with Arnt, who hails from Denmark and was over here on a family holiday with his wife and two kids.  The weather was not too bad, but had a persistent cold Westerly wind, which … Continue reading →

Finally I was able to get Andy to agree to make me a one off trigger for my Sako L579.  First I had the red tape to contend with, as the agents for these triggers are Bullet Central in the … Continue reading →

A total of seventeen Nanny Tahr held this high out post on a recent trip to the alps.  I peeled away two for meat and watched the rest retreat to still higher ground. The trip was hampered by “Too friendly” … Continue reading →

More meat on the table!  I slipped out in the cold and dark on Saturday morning and entered the bush just on daylight.  After an hours travel up the creek I cut up a spur and stumbled on fresh deer … Continue reading →

Probably the best eating venison around and I don’t get much of it as a rule but when a Fallow deer crosses your path and is a spiker to boot..well it just don’t get any better than that!  Barnes 53 … Continue reading →

The preferred venue was abandoned because of inclement weather and so plan B was pulled out of the bag.  Unfortunately strong cold winds plagued us for much of the two day hunt, not to mention snow showers!  I suppose not … Continue reading →

Around the 9.5″ length this guy was shot at 281 meters and dropped like liquid to the 165 Accubond round.  I only managed two trips this Chamois rut but two more than last year nevertheless!  You can just make out … Continue reading →