September New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Inc. Napier Branch PO Box 3059 Onekawa Napier 4142 Ph: (06)

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1 September 2012 New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Inc Napier Branch PO Box 3059 Onekawa Napier 4142 Ph: (06)

2 Contents Contents, Calendar... 2 President s Report... 3 In Brief Napier Competition Results Taupo Branch Prize Shoot Fiordland Wapiti Foundation Newsletter Range Officers Exam Branch Officials, Meeting Times Membership Benefits, Where to find us Calendar 17 September Business Meeting 24 September General Meeting September Sika Show Taupo 1 October Junior Meeting 14 October Range Shoot Poraiti 22 October Business Meeting 29 October General Meeting 3 November Taupo Branch Prize Shoot 4 November Taruarau Shoot November Club Hunt Fly in, Kawekas 2

3 President s Report Hi folks, Thought I had better get pen to paper. One important message, there has been 2 shooting fatalities this year so be vigilant and remind yourselves of Rule No 4 of the Firearms Safety Code: Positively identify your target The juniors have had their prize giving with Vaughn Mitchell awarded Junior Hunter of the Year and the best.22 shot going to Regan Leahy. Well done to both of you. The Waikaremoana trip went ahead on the 14th, 15th & 16th of September. The report back was that no animals were shot but was a good trip anyway. We have had a good number of names put forward for the Range Officers training 12 in all. Good on you lads. The club is planning some walk in trips, will keep you posted. Don t forget those on the Kaweka fly in need to pay up by 8th October to book your spot. For those who didn t know DOC is planning to shut down 50% of tracks and huts in the Ruahines. There have been several meetings in Palmerston North with DOC. The area manager from Ongaonga presented himself at a meeting at the Hastings Deerstalkers Club which a number of us from Napier attented and put forward our views. They are trying to get a working group formed to work with DOC. There was a meeting in P/Nth on Monday night (17th Sept), so hope for some feedback. Full notes on DOC website apparently. Anyway that s all for now, Your President, John 3

4 In Brief Club Range Shoot The club will be having a range shoot on October 14th. Come sight your rifles in, have a crack at some longer ranges, get some practice in for the inter-club Taruarau Shoot (1st weekend of November). The club chronograph will be on hand for anyone who wishes to clock what their rounds are doing. Shooting will be followed by a BBQ and refreshments. 9am start., NZ Guns subscription up for grabs for F Class Shoot (200,300,400m) also junior Swazi Prize shoot. The range entrance is approx. 1.7km up Puketitiri Road from the Church Road/Prebenson Drive roundabout - on the left just past Poraiti Road. Look for the deer and range flag. DoC Stoat Lines Ken Mills (DoC Ongaonga) is after some volunteers to monitor and bait sections of their stoat trap line in the northern end of the Ruahines. This is not a case of saving money by getting volunteers to do the job, rather there is NO money at present to get it done. Without volunteer help the traps will simply sit idle. You can contact Ken if you are interested at his office on , mobile on or via at KMills@doc.govt.nz Kaweka Annual Fly In Hunt 13th-15th November. We have booked 4 blocks for this years Kaweka fly in hunt and we have quite a few names already, but room for a few more. Cost is $330. To secure your spot it must be fully paid by the 8th October. For further information and to register your attendance phone Steve Middleton on Range Officers Qualification For all those members who would be interested in completing the NZDA Range officers course please contact Mike Marston. Cost is $30. See page 9 for further details. 4

5 Licensed to process Game Meat & Farm Kill Sausages, Salamis, Mince, Patties, etc. See Stu and his team first when getting your next animal processed. Mon-Fri 8am pm Sat 8am pm Phone: Maadi Road, Onekawa Shopping Centre Please support the businesses that support your club! 5

6 2012 Napier Competition Results ANTLER,HORN & TUSK RESULTS: Mudgway Shield Most Symmetrical Head 1st Greg Duley Red 2nd Guy Gemmill Sika 3rd Kevin Hall Red Ensor Cup Best Red Head 1st Greg Duley 278 5/8 2nd Craig Mitchell 226 1/8 3rd Kevin Hall 222 1/8 Francis Cup Best Sika Head 1st Guy Gemmill 148 2nd Simon Klaus 130 7/8 Whataroa Cup - Best Chamois Head No entry Coldstream Cup - Best Fallow Head 1st Simon Klaus 151 5/8 Branch Certificate Best Ram Head 1st Steve Middleton 63 Lyver Cup Best Tahr Head 1st Norm Lumsden 40 4/8 2nd James Lyver 36 6/8 6

7 G.R.Moore Challenge Cup Best Goat Head 1st Vaughan Mitchell 65 4/8 Duley Family Cup Best Sika Shot On Public Land 1st Guy Gemmill 148 2nd Simon Klaus 130 7/8 Ruahine Challenge Cup Best Red Shot On Public Land 1st Greg Duley 278 5/8 2nd Craig Mitchell 226 1/8 E.Bennett Memorial Cup Best Red Shot By Under 21 No entry K Mudgeway Cup Best Pig Tusks In Jaw 1st John Lumsden 6 Danvers Christensen Trophy Best Goat Shot By A Junior 1st Vaughan Mitchell 65 4/8 S.J.Perfect Cup Best Trophy Shot Outside HB conv. factor 1st Norm Lumsden 308 2nd James Lyver 279 3rd Greg Duley 278 5/8 Roberstson Porter Cup Most Unusual Head Simon Klaus Sika Senior Hunter Of The Year Greg Duley Junior Hunter Of The Year Vaughn Mitchell 7

8 PHOTOGRAPHY RESULTS: A. Duncum Cup Big Game Animals 1st John Lumsden Velvet Stag 2nd John Lumsden Fawn Neta Appleby Cup Small Mammals 1st John Lumsden Hare President s Cup - Best Scenic Colour Print 1st John Lumsden Ruapehu Sunset 2nd Steve Perfect Still Looking 3rd Steve Perfect Cold & Foggy Club Certificate - Best Goat/Pig/Sheep/Wild Cattle Print 1st John Lumsden Kid Goat 2nd John Lumsden Nanny & Kid 3rd John Lumsden Goat Harris Gilmer Cup Flora, insect, reptiles & artistic 1st Alice Lumsden Fungi 2nd John Lumsden Beatle 3rd Alice Lumsden 2x Shags Branch Certificate - Birds 1st John Lumsden Bell Bird 2nd John Lumsden Oyster Catcher 3rd John Lumsden 2x Shags Clarke Rood Trophy - Human Interest 1st John Lumsden Angler/Trout 8

9 2nd John Lumsden Angler/Trout in net 3rd John Lumsden Photo of Photographer H. Lock Shield - Best Print By Junior 1st Alice Lumsden Toadstool 2nd Alice Lumsden Toadstool 3rd Alice Lumsden Toadstool OTHER: Armstrong Moore Cup - Best Trout Condition Factor 1st Steve Perfect Jim Flemming Memorial Trophy - Best.22 Shot 18 & Under 1st 2nd 3rd Regan Leahy Vaughn Mitchell Louis Bird Best Bushline Newsletter Article (NZ Hunter subscription) Peter Murphy Ruahine Hunt November 2011 A special thanks to Fiona & Greg for generously donating the NZ Hunter magazine subscription for Best Newsletter Article. 9

10 TAUPO BRANCH PRIZE SHOOT SATURDAY 3RD NOV 2012 JACK DILLION MEMORIAL RANGE, MONTAIN RD, TAUPO REGISTRATIONS: 8.30AM UNTIL LAST DETAIL ON MOUND SHOOT COMMENCES 9.30AM INTRODUCING: TAUPO BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS YOU MAY ENTER HUNTER PRIZE SHOOT OR BOTH ENTRY FEES: $25 SENIOR $12.50 UNDER 18 FORMAT: RULES: CAMPING: 100 METRE CENTERFIRE OR RIMFIRE FOUR POSITIONS, 20 SHOTS, GRADED A TO D THREE MINUTES UNLIMITED SIGHTERS. BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS: SEE NOTICEBOARD OR CONTACT BELOW PRIZE SHOOT: TAUPO RULES, SLINGS ALLOWED. NO DOGS BIG BALLS HUNTER CLASS: SEE NOTICEBOARD OR CONTACT BELOW FREE ON RANGE. NO CAMP SITE POWER POINTS PLENTY OF ROOM WITH KITCHEN AND TOILET FACILITIES IN HALL. MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA, BYO LUNCH FREE HOT PORK, HOGGET OR VENISON SANDWICHES AFTER SHOOT ENQUIRIES: PHONE MARGARET OR BILL SEAL, , whmmseal@xtra.co.nz 10

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13 NEW ZEALAND DEERSTALKERS ASSOCIATION INC. RANGE OFFICERS EXAMINATION With the present climate on firearms use and ownership, professionalism is being looked at very closely. We as firearms users need to approach our sport and recreation in all facets and what better than to add this award to your CV. This examination has the approval of the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council and the New Zealand Police and complements their current firearms safety programmes. This examination is available for other shooting disciplines in your areas ie other rifle and shooting clubs, NZ Police, NRA, small bore clubs, NZMSC etc The contents of the examination have been drawn from many shooting disciplines. It also includes questions on Firearms safety and use. Successful applications will become Registered Range Officers on the NZDA National Register. They will be issued with numbered certificates together with an embroidered patch. This award is also recognised internationally. The Required Reading supplied after completion of application forms and payment of the fees ($30.00) will enable participants to sit this paper with confidence. Required reading - NZDA Range Officer s Manual (revised October 1999 Edition) - Extracts from TSNZ (Target Shooting New Zealand Rules of Conduct Outdoor - Extracts from TSNZ (Target Shooting New Zealand Rules of Conduct Indoor - Extracts from NSRIM (National Shooting Rules and Instruction Manual). - Arms Code - (Firearms Safety Manual Issued by the New Zealand Police Revised March 2007 Edition) All required reading material may be used at the examination for referral. The examination: Time allowed Questions Total marks Style Marking 2 hours 50 (fifty) 100 (one hundred) Multi choice 1 (one) mark for right answer 1 (one) mark for source 13

14 Branch Officials 2011/12 Meeting Nights General Mee ng night last Monday of every month, 7.30pm Business Mee ng second to last Monday of every month Junior Mee ng night first Monday of every month Club rooms 29 Thorn Place, Onekawa, Napier. Ph:

15 Membership Benefits Regular club hunting trips Organized range shoots Monthly newsletter Monthly social meeting Junior hunters section $10 million liability insurance 30% Discount on DOC Annual Hut Pass Member only discounts from various retailers Free NZ Hunting & Wildlife magazine subscription Trophy, photographic, shooting, and literature competitions Politically active in promoting hunting Close ties with other clubs and branches. Affiliation to the NZDA national body and COLFO Search & Rescue teams Hunter training program Many other hunting related activities! Where to find us 15

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