The next course will be in September/October 2023 |
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 membership if not already a member Includes:-
| Range trainingButchery SkillsHunting Trip |
WEEKEND 1:Saturday & Sunday (all day) Start time generally 8am One full day in the classroom plus one full day doing butchery demonstration Course outline and objectives:
| WEEKEND 2:Saturday & Sunday (all day) Start time generally 8am One full day in the classroom plus one full day on the shooting range Course outline and objectives:
| 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 |