The next course will be in Autumn 2022 - dates TBC |
Hunter National Training SchemeThe Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS) course is delivered by The Southern Lakes New Zealand Deerstalkers Association instructors and is designed to introduce new hunters to the skills needed to hunt below the snowline. Experienced hunters may find value in some sections of the course. A Firearms licence is not necessary. This is ideal for anyone wishing to learn about hunting. Course Contents:
Participants must have a reasonable level of physical fitness and access to personal tramping equipment. Cost per person $450.00 (Incl GST), Includes:-
| Range trainingButchery SkillsHunting Trip |
WEEKEND 1:Saturday & Sunday (all day) Start time will depend on numbers - either 8am or noon At Frankton Fire station* (please park on road not in the fire station) Course outlined and objectives
Module 4 ; Firearms selection/ Types/calibres/safety Module 5; Hunting and shooting techniques. Module 6 ; Meat/ Skins/ Trophies ( DS ) Module 7 ; Equipment and food Module 8 ; Bushcraft ( DVD) Module 9 ; Survival/ Trip planning/ risk management. Possible river safety course on the Sunday (Weather dependant) | WEEKEND 2:Saturday Meet at Grey St Car park opposite Ale House/Video Ezy.
BBQ lunch – Will supply BBQ/food. Bring Snacks/ drinks etc and a Chair Sunday Butchery Session ( all going well) hopefully we will get a deer to do this with. Bring your own lunch/snacks/drinks Perhaps only 1/2 day if all goes well. | WEEKEND 3:Friday Meet at the pre arranged accommodation 7pm (about 1 hour from Queenstown) Meet with all your gear—we will let you know what you will need to bring. Saturday Hunt all day ,some bushcraft/ navigation. Sunday River safety/ River crossing exercise, You WILL get wet! Travel Home. |
Graduation:You will be invited along to the club meeting on successful completion of your course and presented with a certificate |