Updates from the Southern Lakes Branch |
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Agenda for the next club night
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6.30pm Pot Luck Dinner
7.45pm AGM (voting in new committee)
8.00pm Meeting starts (Shortened tonight)
8.45pm Beer and food refills
9.00pm Ballots drawn
9.15pm Judging & Results of Antler, Tusk & Horn Competition
9.30pm Drinks and Social Catch up
10.30pm End of meeting |
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CLUB MEETING VENUE
Arrowtown Bowling Club, 6 Hertford Street,
(Next to Arrowtown Firestation) |
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Blue Mountains Hunting Trip
WHERE: Blue Mountains Lodge, Rongahere Road Beaumont
WHEN: 14-16th May 2021
COST: $40 per person to cover accommodation
WHAT TO BRING: Own food, sleeping bag and hunting gear
Club hunting trip to the Blue Mountains RHA (Recreational Hunting Area) for the weekend of 15-16 May (tail end of the fallow rut!) with lodging booked at the Blue Mountains Lodge in Beaumont. We have reserved 4 hunting blocks in the Blue Mountains RHA
Registration limited to 16 hunters, first in first served.
Members only trip |
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Due to a busy Easter and April - the minutes from March did not go out so have been included with the April minutes below |
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Social MediaJoin the conversations:- |
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Pot Luck Dinner next meetingIt's cold & dark and so what better to do than bring a dish (doesn't have to be game animal based) and catch up on hunting stories! The May meeting is our pot luck meal and AGM. This is a great social event to catch up with members you may not have seen for a while. Bring a dish, your partner or family member for a 6.45pm (ish) dinner before the AGM and ballot draws. Every time you attend a meeting, your name goes in the hat for a ballot at one of the following :- - Loch Lennhe Station (Kingston)
- Cecil Peak Station
- Greenstone Station
- Mt Nicolas Station
The only rules are that you must be a paid up member and be at the AGM to collect your ballot. We have special draws for juniors but due to the lateness of the meeting, they do not have to be there anymore, (we changed that a few years ago) only their family member (parent etc). Please label your plate if you want it back. |
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Congrats to newish member Jason Boel on his first red stag - pre roar |
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Reading on your phone?
If you are reading the newsletter on your phone, be sure to look out for the "View Entire Message" link at the end so you don't miss out on the info. |
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Hunting and Wildlife NZDA members Magazine
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Read the Magazine online
You can order your printed copy of NZ Hunting and Wildlife Magazine and have it delivered to your home address order on www.nzda.shop
$10 a copy
or
$29 for 4 x editions
Back issues of the magazine are also available for purchase.
Don't forget to send in your roar images and stories - vouchers received for articles published
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Antler, Horn and Tusk Competition
The annual club competition for antler, horn and tusks is at the next meeting on the 27th May.
This is where we judge trophies against the Douglas Score shot by members over the last 12 months, and any suitable for the national competition are entered in that too.
How to enter There are no formal entry forms for the local competition night - you just turn up with a clean trophy (no maggots please!) however we try to get these scored in advance so less to do on the night. Horns don't take to much time to score but fallow and a large set of red antlers do. We are a little short on scorers; (We do have a Douglas Score course planned for August) so we are looking at getting a few from the Upper Clutha Branch to help out.
Murray has planned to come over to Queenstown on the 27th May and will be at Sharons House from lunchtime so you can bring them over earlier that day if you wanted. Alternatively and as a preference, Pete Henderson can get them to a Tony (a member) in Cromwell to officially score them but this has to be before mid May as Tony will be away after that.
Again if you can't get to Cromwell you can drop them off at Sharon's house in Lake Hayes Estate with a sheet of paper containing your name, when and where you shot it, (rough area) and your phone number. If you won a trophy or cup last year, could you please arrange to return it so that Alex can get it engraved.
National Competition
If you want to enter your head into the NZDA national competitions, you will need to download the official National NZDA form on the website and get a member of the committee to sign it for you.
Below pic is of Ben Van Gool who not only won the overall club competition but a national category with his red deer antlers in 2020 |
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In past years, we have often had no entrants in many categories as everyone thinks theirs is not going to be worth bringing in or score high enough, but it's a great chance to bring in your antlers, horns, tusks etc however big or small and a great chance to recount your story and show them off. You never know you could win the trophy by default being the only entrant, especially in the goat, tusks and junior categories.
Winners from last year are shown on the website under photos Categories for trophies, (remembering you have to be "in it to win it")
- Red Deer
- Tahr
- Chamois
- Fallow
- Goat
- White Tail deer
- Wapati
- Pig Tusks
- Best Head overall
- Junior Trophy
- Ladies Trophy
Friendly remember : Only CLEAN sculls will be accepted. |
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Permit Reminder You need to apply for an open hunting permit EVERY 4 months.
You used to be able to just renew your last one but due to data protection worries the Department of Conservation are erring on the side of caution and not storing your data at the moment - hence you have to reapply each time. |
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Photo Competition Winners
Last meeting held the annual club photo competition and this year the entries were many and all outstanding. Great to see so many entries!
Congratulations to the winners - and all images can be viewed on the website |
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RESULTS OF THE CLUB PHOTO COMPETITION
Section A - Trophy Animals (dead)
1st - Shaun Moloney
2nd - Katie Dugan
3rd - Pete Henderson
Section B2 - Game Animals (live)
1st - Pete Henderson
2nd - Sam Gold
3rd - Katie Dugan
Section B1 - Birds
1st - Kerrin Bernnard
2nd - Sam Gold
3rd - Kerrin Bernnard
Section B - Other Wildlife
1st - Pam Haworth
2nd - Katie Dugan
3rd - Katie Dugan
Section C - Scenic
1st - Shaun Moloney
2nd - Pete Henderson
3rd - Katie Dugan
Section D - Flora
1st - Katie Dugan
2nd - Shaun Moloney
3rd - Pete Henderson
Section E - Human Interest
1st - Nick Haprov
2nd - Katie Dugan
3rd - Katie Dugan If you won a trophy or cup last year, could you please arrange to return it so that Alex can get it engraved. |
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Conference Functions
As you may have read, we are hosting the National NZDA 73rd conference in June in Queenstown.
This is a great opportunity to come to the functions and it was voted at the April meeting that the club subsidises members and to offer them the opportunity to attend at half price.
If you want to attend, please log in to the website, or use the links below to access the discounted rate at half price. Friday 11th June 2021
Hunting and Fishing at Remarkables Park - Frankton
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Includes Big Fella BBQ food, a complimentary beer and spot prizes.
Price is $45 for non members and $23 for local members Buy Ticket here
Saturday 12th June 2021
NZDA Gala Dinner - Skyline Gondola and Restaurant
6.30pm - late
Includes full buffet dinner & Gondola ticket.
Price is $80 for non members and $40 for local members Guest Speakers include Dave Shaw, from Red Stag Timber hunters and more.
Also it's a great opportunity to view the trophy heads that have won the National competition this year Buy Ticket Here
More info - go to the Events calendar on the website |
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The Deerstalkers Code of Ethics - A good reminderA member of the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association Incorporated will be expected to;
1. Approach recreational hunting from the highest possible level of ethics, having due regard to the welfare of the animals hunted, and prevention of cruelty to the same
2. Not hunt or carry a firearm on property without the proper approval of the owner, occupier of controlling authority and shall strictly observe any conditions imposed upon him
3. Be a responsible firearms owner and abide by current Firearms Laws
4. Avoid unnecessary or deliberate damage to the environment, respect property, and other users of the outdoors
5. Advocate sensible conservation practices at all times and promote New Zealand’s biodiversity ‘in situ’
6. Practice the Field Guidelines when out hunting
7. Be exemplary members of NZDA by promoting and abiding by its Rules, Field Guidelines and this Code of Ethics. |
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Minutes from 29th April 2021
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Meeting started at 7.35pm
Welcome to the following to their 1st meeting:- |
Apologies received from:-Andy & Oli Pedley, Shaun Moloney, Phil Wilson |
Minutes from last meeting:-
Apologies from Sharon as not sent March minutes out yet - She is trying to get sacked from the role! |
Correspondence in :-
- Conference registrations and payments
- Wilkinson Postal Shoot in Ashburton either 29th May or 5th June? Info below and on Facebook if anyone keen
- Kaylyn has been working on the Kea leaflet for hunters – See GAC website for more info
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Correspondence out:-
- Submission made by the club on the arms amendment regulations – thanks to Simon for assisting Sharon with that
- Correspondence with DOC about renewing our trapping contract in Steele Creek (Dave Rider explained the back ground how that came about )
- Reminders for membership payments
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Vice Presidents Update:-Andy Pearson thanked those that went up to the Greenstone Hut at Easter and did maintenance and trap work
- Stephen Dobinson
- Macca Rocha
- Roger Feenstra
- Sol Feenstra
- Terry Walsh
- Brendon King
- Robin Miller
- Christine Miller
- Simon Heslop
- Caroline Heslop
- Liz Mathieson
- Pamela Haworth
- Shaun Moloney
- Nick Haprov
Jacques the current president is leaving town on the 5th June – this leaves a vacancy on the committee. Andy Pearson is happy to step up and Nathan and Al have volunteered to do joint Vice President – BUT anyone else keen, let us know asap so we can arrange the voting forms for the AGM. |
Range Committee:-
This has been formed to help co-ordinate the range. Nothing to report |
Conference Committee
44 days out at time of meeting Sharon, Nathan and Al have been working on the conference in Queenstown on the 11th -13th June 2021.
Meeting for volunteers on 1st June – ask Wayne if we can meet here otherwise we meet at Sharons house.
We will need a team of around 20 people to help that weekend as there are a number of jobs needing volunteers.
Dave Shaw has been confirmed for talk on Sat night about his adventures and book (Dave of Red Stag Timber hunters).
A motion was put to the floor by Sharon to subsidise local members to attend the functions, seconded by Nathan - all were in favour (so passed).
Basically that means members can attend the conference at a cheaper rate - see start of newsletter. |
Stoats TrapsSimon Brackstone helps co-ordinate this for the club, we have a responsibility to check the traps in Steele Creek at least 4 times a year. Shaun Moloney brought to attention via a message that a number of traps need repairs and grates changing. We will chat to DOC about this in our DOC meeting next week and look to do that in the Spring All kills are recorded on the website trap.nz
Anyone keen to help and go for a walk, please contact Simon |
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Secretaries Report:-
Conference – Andy and Sharon will represent the club for voting at the AGM – anyone else keen to attend let the committee know
Antler Horn and Tusk competition is next meeting – Murray from Wanaka has offered to come over and help measure
Books for sale at Head Office – we purchased copies for the branch and available on loan
Reminder about the AHT Club Competition next month - would be great to have historical records all in an Excel spreadsheet and then added to website, any volunteers to help? |
Treasurers Report:-Balance to date: $79, 031.20 but this includes conference ticket sales and bills not paid yet Hut fees: deposited this month $1600 Bills to pay:- Helicopter for the working bee $4847.85 Motion to pay by Nathan W and Seconded by Simon Brackstone Money outstanding
Roger commented that a user of the hut "Ben Dare" who had a ballot and is a Qtn local, only booked 1 person for 1 night when we know from others there were 3 of them (Robert S and Tom) there for at least 2 nights. He did the same last year. We will contact him and send him the invoice for the remaining amount. Also the Helicopter flights contribution for the working bee - there are a few still to pay, reminders to go out. |
Memberships Update:-Total Members: 210! Paid up members: 153 have paid Still to pay: a number of invoices outstanding. Not paid by June and removed from database New Members: Welcome to the following new members
• Koren Taylor – Ladies Hunt
• Jemima Smith - Ladies Hunt
• Ini- isabee Gunn - Ladies Hunt
• Adam Boyle
• Paul Johnstone
• Taine Phillips
• Rance Winter |
Hunting Trips UpdateHuge thanks to Katie who ran a very successful "Ladies Hunting" trip to Mavora Lakes. We gained a few new members as a result.
The meeting were pleased to hear that no trucks got stuck, no one fell off a mountain and 3 animals were shot and plenty more seen but passed by. More images to come |
General BusinessList of people that have volunteered for helping in some way at conference is below, If we have missed your name let us know. We will be in touch at the end of the month to confirm your job and timings - thanks in advance :-) - Pam Haworth -
- Jacob - BBQ help
- Alex - Friday day and or night - trophies
- Phil Wilson - Trophies
- Liz - BBQ help
- Reeve Murdock - Mic runner
- Dave Rider - MC
- Pete Henderson - Raffle
- Carolyn and Simon - Help with registrations and photos
- Aaron Shaw -
- Lance Bonkovich -
- Melissa Jager -
- Simon Brackstone
- Nathan Wise
- AL Gay
- Brandon Gunst
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Minutes from 25th March 2021
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Apologies:-Apologies from:- Phil Wilson, Kenny, Dion Halmshaw, Wayne Atkins,
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Minutes from last meeting:-Correction has been received and noted that it was Andy Pearson not Andy Pedley that went and helped with the firewood at the working bee
Moved that the minutes were a true and accurate record by Simon Brackstone and seconded by Stephen Dobinson |
General Correspondence In:--
South Canturbury Branch sent us info about Tahr Lodge that they look after in Mt Cook, details on National and South Cants website
Conference papers – registration and rule changes etc
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General Correspondence Out:- |
Presidents Update:-- Jacques is moving to Cambridge (North Island)
- Hunting trips coming up
Ladies Hunt ANZAC weekend
Blue Mountains Trip
Both organised by Katie Dugan
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Sub CommitteesGreat to see volunteers helping with the various sub committees. There are no conditions to belong to any of these, in fact we encourage as many members to help where they can.
These are the following groups and committees we always look for volunteers for - Range Committee
- Conference Committee
- Stoat traps and Predator Free Helpers
- HUNTS course instructors
- Organising hunting trips and club events
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Range Committee:-
This has been formed to help co-ordinate the range. Stephen Dobinson has been volunteered / appointed as Chief Range Organiser and he is working on a roster, MOU and standing orders to go on the website Updates so far: - Directions only available on the website to signed in members (need to keep it out public eye)
- Please register if you want to use the range – use the website – the reason is we can see if anyone going up or if we need a few more helpers
- Guests are free BUT members are fully responsible for them
- Range officer course was held on Thursday last week and 11 more were added to the range officer list. If you have done the course and STILL not showing as range officer, let Sharon know – she is still waiting for the list off Kevin and Jono to whom has passed already
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Conference Committee At the time of the March meeting it was 79 days to go - Sharon, Nathan and Al have been working on the conference in Queenstown on the 11th -13th June 2021.
We will need a team of around 20 people to help that weekend.
There are a number of jobs needing volunteers:-
- Helping on the bar
- Moving antlers to the venue
- Selling raffle tickets
- Help on the BBQ (Nathans big fella BBQ)
- Bus transport co-ordinator
- Help at the functions checking people in
- Help with the photo competition, putting pics on the wall etc
- Hosting and various other roles
- If you are keen - please email Sharon with your availability
- Prizes will also be needed for the raffle at conference and someone to help co-ordinate the prizes
David Jacobs kindly offered a taxidermy prize (awesome thanks)
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HUNTS course Had to change the May dates to July due to instructors not
available – have 8 students registered
so far.
Katie and Melissa are about to be signed
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Secretaries Report:-
- Website updated with Conference info and looking to add Buy/sell pages
- New Zealand Police released a consultation document on the proposed new Arms Regulations required for the Arms Legislation Act 2020 that commenced in June 2020. Submissions close on ANZAC Day, 25th April 2021.
- AHT competition is in May – Murray has offered to come over and help measure
- Hunting books for sale at Head Office and online
- Issue 212 of Hunting and Wildlife is now out
- Susie Geh has moved roles at DOC and Lisa Thurlow is our liaison person now (she is a hunter and related to Gwyn)
Backcountry Trust UpdateThe club with so many builders, works with the Backcountry Trust and applies for grants to do maintenance to DOC huts in some amazing and remote areas. The Upper Spey Hut was reroofed last June and there is some more work coming up.
We volunteer labour for free and in return we get to visit (often by helicopter) remote hunting areas where these huts are located.
Coming up :- |
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New GAC Initiative - Looking after our Game Animals
"Being a hunter brings with it great reward, but also a high degree of responsibility. This not only means hunting safely and being properly trained in the safe use of firearms and the necessary backcountry skills, it also means looking after our game animal herds and the precious habitats they live in." Check out the GAC website to read more |
Treasurers Report:-Balance to date: $64,978.47 Hut fees: deposited this month $1375 Bills to pay: Hunts Manuals 12 books = $511.75 Motioned by Nathan W to pay and seconded by Simon B |
Memberships Update:-Paid up members: 121 have paid Still to pay: 73 invoices outstanding, New Members: Welcome to the following new members |
General BusinessPete talked about the raffle at conference |
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Branch Committee and Contacts
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General Enquiries
 info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz
 021 942 328
PO Box 1648, Queenstown, 9348 |
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Club Bank Account
ASB: 12-3405-0071329-00
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