Even more than the ducks it was hard to stalk the stag. It was hot and the area in question had been suffering through a drought.

We worked the bush, and also waited out at last light on farm fields. Lots of hinds, but good stags were in short supply...

The bush hunting was hard hot work...

Even took the motorbike up the river with no success...

We shot a couple of possums but no stag. But that is how free-range hunting goes.

After the hunt we toured Christchurch for a day, I was surprised by how the devastation of the earth quakes was still so present.

Also, got to indulge in quality beer, meat pies and sausage, which is always good

Wonderful country and I'd go back again one day.