September Club Night – Goat Culling on the Galapagos Islands with Jeff Carter
Join us on Thursday 24 September at the Arrowtown Bowling Club for another great NZDASL club night.
This month we’re pleased to welcome Jeff Carter, who will be sharing his experiences from a unique conservation operation involving goat culling on the Galapagos Islands.
For decades, Jeff Carter and Dick Deaker formed one of Fiordland’s most recognisable hunting partnerships — a pilot-shooter duo whose working lives unfolded high above some of New Zealand’s wildest landscapes. Their story wasn’t glamorous, but it was undeniably compelling: two men operating in environments where the margin for error was razor-thin, and success depended on hard work, quick thinking, and complete trust in each other.
Jeff will share stories from his remarkable career, including his experiences culling goats from helicopters on the Galapagos Islands — an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the equator, approximately 485 nautical miles west of mainland South America. The operation presented unique challenges, combining remote logistics, conservation goals, and demanding conditions in one of the world’s most distinctive environments.
This promises to be a fascinating evening, offering insight into a remarkable conservation story and the realities of operating in some of the world’s most challenging landscapes. Jeff will share the scale of the work involved, the challenges faced, and the experiences that have shaped his career in the outdoors.
Whether you’re interested in hunting, conservation, aviation, remote operations, or simply hearing about extraordinary adventures in unforgettable places, this will be a night well worth coming along to.
Can't make it in person? Join us via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45052446816124?p=b7nPnd0pahWjaQNW9G
When
Last Thursday of the month
Bar opens at 7:00pm for social catch-up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm
Where
Arrowtown Bowling Club
6 Hertford St, Arrowtown
(next to the Arrowtown Fire Station)
All members and interested guests are welcome. Come along for a relaxed social catch-up, hear from a great guest speaker, and be part of another enjoyable club night.
New member?
Join us for social drinks before the meeting and meet the members. New faces are always welcome.
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