Invitation to Spearfish, Hunt, Fish and Dive in New Zealand

[onamission]

Hi Fellow Hunters, Fishos and Spearos.

I have a unique situation where I am finishing up my corporate job this year and going to be hunting, fishing and diving my way around New Zealand for 3-4 months.
This is my backyard and have extensively hunted, fished and speared a large majority of NZ over the last 10 years. To see what I get up to on the weekends etc check out https://www.instagram.com/nick_binks/
I have a 4WD vehicle and boat that allows me to go to the most remote areas and islands around NZ. I also have all the gear including spare gear for people to join me.

Over this period I am happy for people to come over and I can take them out to target whatever they desire. What I ask for in return is that later this year or next year that when I am travelling I can do the same in your home town or country. Individuals and up to 3 people is manageable any more would need to discuss. I will list the species and animals that I target and the best month/time frame. If you into hunting as well we have 7 species of Deer and Also have other game like Tahr, Chamois, pigs and the list goes on.

Deer (March to May)
If you are a trophy hunter or meet hunter this is the one of best times to hunt the 7 species of deer we have in NZ. Most species of stags are in Hard antler at this stage including Red deer, Wapiti, Fallow, Whitetail, Sika and Rusa. It is also the roar or rut for most of our deer species over this period. 3 day trips are great but a week is even better to get into remote areas and target some big animals.

Game Fish
(March –Late April)
Certain areas of the country fish better at different times but depending on the weather patterns ultimately determines how long the game fish stay
Albacore Tune, Yellow Fin Tuna, Big Eye Tuna, Marlin (stripped, black, Blue, Short Bill), Mako, Bronze Whaler, Blue Shark, Swordfish/Broadbill, Mahi Mah.

In New Zealand Pelagic, reef and weedline fish can be targeted by both spearfishing or fished all year around but with better weather being (Late February and April) it give more opportunity to the islands
Yellowtail/Kingfish (One of the best fighting fish and gett up to 50kg most commonly 10-25kg)
Snapper (The best tasting and fish to hunt up to 16kg but most commonly 1kg-7kg)
There is a massive list of other fish that you can look up and I target all of them.

Other Seafood
Crayfish/ Rock lobster
Paua/Abalone
Shellfish of a huge variety.


Obviously a certain capability is required to hunt and gather a lot of what I mention above and a more competent, fit and enthusiastic outdoorsman would benefit from this opportunity.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Nick

[diveincanada]

Very cool !

[rhyne]

Bucket list opportunity, sounds like a blast! I've got a newborn at home along with a slew of other responsibilities that won't allow me to consider such a dream trip, but I look forward to following some great stories... and hit me up if you find yourself in southern California... San Diego.

[NCTideChild]

Hey Nick, I'll be in the Auckland area Mid February. Wife and I were mostly planning on diving and hiking volcanoes. It'd be cool to meet up.

[onamission]

Originally Posted by rhyne

Bucket list opportunity, sounds like a blast! I've got a newborn at home along with a slew of other responsibilities that won't allow me to consider such a dream trip, but I look forward to following some great stories... and hit me up if you find yourself in southern California... San Diego.

Hi Rhyne. Yea I hope someone takes it up, I have some cool trips lined up. Thanks, will do!

[onamission]

Originally Posted by NCTideChild

Hey Nick, I'll be in the Auckland area Mid February. Wife and I were mostly planning on diving and hiking volcanoes. It'd be cool to meet up.

Hi NCTideChild

Great to hear you are coming over to this side of the world. Happy to take you out for a dive. Leave me a message of when you will be coming over etc

Nick

[Ryfish]

Hello Nick!

Seems like you are a outdoorsman like myself. Enjoyed the photos of NZ always wanted to do a hunting diving combo trip there. If you make it to Florida hit me up you can see some of past reports here on SB. We do a lot if Bluewater spearing here in south Florida and do trios to the Bahamas in the summer reef fish. I got a 26ft boat with twin engines do do a lot of trips there.

Also do a lot of hunting trips here in Florida for hogs deer and turkey. Feel free to friend me on FB got photos there.

https://m.facebook.com/Ryanpoole77?ref=bookmarks

[onamission]

Originally Posted by Ryfish

Hello Nick!

Seems like you are a outdoorsman like myself. Enjoyed the photos of NZ always wanted to do a hunting diving combo trip there. If you make it to Florida hit me up you can see some of past reports here on SB. We do a lot if Bluewater spearing here in south Florida and do trios to the Bahamas in the summer reef fish. I got a 26ft boat with twin engines do do a lot of trips there.

Also do a lot of hunting trips here in Florida for hogs deer and turkey. Feel free to friend me on FB got photos there.

https://m.facebook.com/Ryanpoole77?ref=bookmarks

Hey Ryan

Thanks for getting in touch. Yea can’t get enough of the outdoors. Well if you can get out here this year that would be ideal and I can take you on some trips.
Florida is on the list places to go so would defiantly be keen to catch up when I’m over that way. Had a read through some of your reports, some great photos and come successful trips by the looks.

[seawolf007]

Hi Nick,

I have had a southisland fiordland hunt for Wapiti/ Stag on my bucketlist for sometime now. It just has not materialized. I would also have interest in mountaineering the backcountry there. At this point it wont happen durring the stag roar this year as I have a spearing trip to Key West planned. But I could potentially make it down in May or June for some Thar in the mountains. I am a bowhunter primarily but am not against picking up a rifle for longer range game. I bowhunt ELk in Idaho every year and have some great spots dialed in on public land wilderness. I would love to talk with you more about putting a trip togethor, and perhaps inviting you for some elk hunting in the USA. I also live in Europe part of the year and hunt Russian Boar, Moose, ROe deer in the baltics.

Shoot me an email if you would like to discuss further , im always interested in meeting like-minded adventrous spearos/ sportsman etc.

frankbell007@yahoo.com

Frank