Updates from the Southern Lakes Branch

September Newsletter

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September Meeting

Agenda

6.30pm - Drinks and social catch up

7.30pm - Meeting starts

8.15pm - Drinks break

8.30pm - Guest Speaker & Branch Member

Anto Hall from NZ Hunters Club TV show

CLUB MEETING VENUE

Arrowtown Bowling Club,

6 Hertford Street, (Next to Arrowtown Firestation)

Series 8 is now airing on Prime TV. Regular Anto Hall will be guest speaker at the September meeting with committee member Alex Ritchie who made a guest appearance in 2 episodes recently aired . Sign up for a free sky account and you can watch Prime TV on demand.

Secretary/Editors Note

Welcome to Spring and the start of a busy few months ahead.

New members: We have had nearly 50 new members join us this year (and lost a few to the new branch in Alexandra) and the club has a very full and exciting event calendar coming up. See below or check out the website

HUNTS Course: Although the weather didn't play out as expected, we ran a successful Hunts course (photos below)

Conference: President Andy, and joint Vice presidents Al and Katie along with HUNTS co-ordinator Pete attended the NZDA national conference in Hamilton back in July. Katie presented at conference a video on the successful ladies hunts she has been running twice a year.

Watch video

Elections: I have emailed all the candidates for their stance on hunting and hopefully will have that back and communicated before the 8th Oct. This is our chance to vote in a "hunting friendly" mayor and council.

Previous newsletters: No you haven't missed any emails or newsletters, with a trip to the US and UK the editor (Sharon) took a break over Winter - last one was emailed July.

July Newsletter

Safety equipment to hire: We were successful with our application for a $6500 community grant from QLDC. The money has been put towards stoat traps and safety equipment. With the money, we recently purchased 5 x PLB and Garmin in-reach for club trips

These will be available to borrow from Sharon by members for FREE

Video on How to use a PLB

HUNTS Course 2022

Congratulations to everyone that completed the HUNTS course and welcome to the new members from the course!

Certificates will be presented at the meeting once Katie (in the USA at the moment) and Melissa (on maternity leave) are back on board.

Dates for the Diary

There are a number of club events coming up - details below or check out the club calendar on the website

Kids Bunny Shoot weekend - Lake Ohau area

17 & 18 Sept

This is a great chance to take a kid that has never hunted or shot game before or for those a bit older to hone up their shooting skills.

More info

20 - 30 Sept

Greenstone working Bee and Steele Creek ballot

Nearly FULL

23 - 25 Sept

Lake Ohau Tahr Management trip

We have been asked to help with some Tahr management on the Lake Ohau station, and so the trip is open to all 3 branches (Central, Upper Clutha and Southern Lakes)

This is a continuation of the management work done in July but due to snow and avalanche conditions back then, we were not able to get everywhere.

More info

30 Sep - 2 Oct

Bow hunting workshop and competition

This is a joint event with NZDA, Archery & Bowhunting NZ, with Arrowtown Opal and Jade proud to support the event

More Info

7 - 9 Oct

Family and Youth Tahr Hunt at Mt Cook

Aimed at families. Some tahr hunting, some target and shooting practice and an opportunity to go fishing in the canals.

More info

21 - 24 Oct

Club Tahr Hunt

This is aimed at NZDA members of all skill level - we try and team new hunters (and those still waiting on their licence) with experienced members and is a great opportunity to meet other members of the club.

Jamie Hislop with his first Tahr at the 2020 Club Tahr Trip

More info

4 Nov

Ladies Tahr Hunt

18 spots are open for female NZDA members to assemble on the shores of Lake Pukaki just south of beautiful Mount Cook for a weekend of tahr hunting, food and fun.

More info

NZDA Club Shirts for Sale

Mens* polo shirts (black)

Includes NZDA logo on the back, with the new logo on the chest and "Southern Lakes Branch" on the arm

Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

$45 each

Available for purchase at meetings or online

*Ladies and children's sizes are not yet available this is due to lack of bulk discounts.

Buy online here

Phone Skope

Dani showcased the Phoneskope and Pyro Putty products to the members at the last meeting and if you email her, she can do the following deals this month.

Elite lighter usually $48 now $45
Dual Arc Lighter these are on special all month for $40 down from $45
Also members can get $5 off the phone Skope kit whether it’s a whole kit or just the case upgrade.

Contact dani@phoneskope.com

Hunting Ballots Coming up

Start planning for your hunting trips for next year, if you are keen to join up with other club members, reach out either at the next meeting or on the Facebook private chat group.

Many areas are balloted during the roar period so you have to apply in advance, all the information is on the DOC website - links below

Now -
23 Sep

Haast Roar Ballots are now open and close 23rd September More info...

4 Oct -
28 Oct

2023 Winter Tahr Ballots open Oct 4th and close 28 Oct More info...

1 Oct -
4 Nov

Wanaka Roar Ballots open 1st Oct & close 4th November More info...

1 Oct -
30 Nov

The Wapiti Ballots open 1st Oct & close 30th November More info...

Although better info on their facebook page

Reminders for All Hunters

As these items need attention every 3 or 4 months, I put the reminder out at every change of season so as it is Spring it's that time again

Open area hunting permits are not only important and a requirement for the public conservation areas you hunt in, they are a good way for us to show how many hunters there are out there.

Renew Hunting Permit

The Animal Harvest Tally is a branch initative to gather a record of animals our club members have shot to show our contribution to conservation and animal management.
Please take 5 mins to enter your details/ shooting returns.

Thanks

Animal Harvest Tally

Branch Photo Albums online

NZDA membership apps

There are 2 types of apps available:-

1. The national NZDA app which you can use to access all things nationally NZDA

1) Go to Google play or the Apple store and search for NZDeerstalkers. Select Install or GET.
2) Once installed, either open via the app or click open. Once in the app, you will need to register - Click Register Here.
3) Enter your membership details into the fields and click Create. You will then be able to access the App and the Member discounts. Enjoy!

2. Club membership app (Wild Apricot - links below)

As we use an automated membership system called WildApricot, you can view our own branch member directory and member profiles.

You can search by member for their email, phone number and skills. At anytime you can hide your own information.

Try a search for who is a Douglas scorer and who does their own reloading for example.

On the desktop the filter is much easier but on the mobile you just search for RELOAD or DOUGLAS to find these members