Pigs
A friend of Neils is a die-hard hunter of wild pigs. We planned to go after these brutes but ran out of time.
Here again is an example of the "New Zealand" way of packing game out of the bush.
Looks kind of messy to me!
Neil tries his luck with a compound bow. He was shooting good groups within minutes of his first time ever to touch a bow.
Cassie was the most incredible dog I've ever seen. She understood Neil's hand signals and subtle gestures in the manner of the best Australian cattle dog.
I want to express my thanks to Neil and Christine Mercer family and partners for making this trip an unbelievable experience. I was treated extremely well and will always remember my hunt and the many gracious people I met while there.
I also want to acknowledge the help I received from the following manufacturers:
These U.S. Manufacturers contributed to my New Zealand hunt for the purpose of introducing their products and to promote Bowhunting in a land that is just beginning to be recognized as a world class hunting destination:
Golden Eagle/Satellite Archery --- SplitFire2 compound bow.
Golden Eagle/Satellite Archery --- Straight Razor 125 grain broadheads.
Rocky Boots --- Rocky "Hunter" Boots.
Tru-Fire Release --- "SureFire Power Grip" camo releases.
Beman Archery --- ICS 400 Hunter Arrows.
Docosil --- Double Bow Case.
Docosil --- 24 Arrow field locker and travel case.
Warren and Sweat --- Hunter Lite Magnum tree stands.
Warren and Sweat --- Hunter climber tree stand.
The Game Tracker --- Portable screw-in treestand steps.