possibly the humour section is more appropriate.

Elvis

some photos from temptation valley

Elvis

pigs were no more than 30 yards away...photo taken out window of truck.
the dirty dozen live up in that paddock,were seen all last summer and still there,can be up to 30 of them,both reds and fallow,now Angus is a young bull thar who has mobbed up with cattle..unfortunately havent seen him for last 6 months but saw him regularly before that..all three lots of animals perfectly safe from me..but you can see why I call it temptation valley. I would hate to think how many animals would be seen using a thermal device.

Vince

Who owns the land where all these critters are feeding mate? Is it private or public land? If private, you may be able to come to some sort of a deal with the owner. Not sure about how you would gain access to public land over there though.

Elvis

the critters are on private land and owners/managers are VERY hot on people on there ....signs all over the show and any approach met with firm NO. never mind they do drift into danger zone at times....I just need to up my game somewhat LOL.

Vince

Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained mate. Do you service them through work mate? Might be a way of gaining an in with them. Offer to assist with helping alleviate/repair damage done by poachers.

Elvis

not through work..but I do hear you...a door knock at some point might work..will ponder it some.

Elvis

spent 4 hours up hill today in beautiful open bush..stalked carefully into wind and when it got strong and swung around I turned around and headed back via another ridge system so wind still favourable for hunting..nothing seen or spooked,either the stags arent yet roaring or they dont like my north island accent as nothing heard at all.
still it hit my reset button ,really enjoy a day wandering along with musket in hand. left dogs at home as a no go block for them.