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SCI Reno 2010
One of the things the Alpine Hunting team like the most about being at the Dallas Safari Convention and SCI convention in Reno each year is catching up with past clients. Here are some photos of Shane and some clients who are now friends who stopped by the booth.........
Alpine Hunting Season start
The 2010 season started last week with our first client harvesting a fantastic fallow deer with a stunning dark cape. The weather is warm, the grass is green and there are some awesome trophies around the ranch. We are really looking forward to meeting new and returning clients this season.
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10 things you should know......
1. Alpine Hunting has the largest privately owned herds of Sambar, Rusa and Sika in the Southern Hemisphere! We are the only major outfitter in New Zealand who don't sub-contract out.
2. Helicopter time is INCLUDED in the hunt price.
3. Shane Quinn...
New World Record!
It's been confirmed Jim Stavola's stag is now a No. 1 World record with a muzzleloader measuring at SCI 604. Congratulations Jim, we are proud to have been a part of your hunt and hope to see you here again soon!
Proud Mary's Tahr!
Late August saw our friends Gary and Mary Robins, from California come to NZ for a visit. Shane guided Mary for some amazing Chamois and Tahr and as usual, found some some awesome trophies! Check out Mary's Tahr....
Down to the wire!
Greg Goodreau was one of our last clients of the season and look at this awesome stag he managed to find. Judging by the smile on Greg's face, we think he's pretty proud! Not bad for a bow hunter, Greg!
Grand Finale
We put on some snow to make the hunters from Florida work harder for their animals, but that didn't hold JD House back from this magnificent stag, killed near the highest point of our Taihape ranch. Photographed here is Wayne and Carol Sutton, Lane Kinney, Jaqui House, Guide Dave Blayney, and JD (Tree hundred!) House.
Hunting and Scenery in one!
Dave Baldauf came down to hunt with us with his father David (his 4th time!!!) and was guided by our own Dave, so "Hey Dave" quickly became the quote of the week! David Junior took this impressive Red stag down by the river. What a fantastic shot!
Pete Plaza comes back for more....
Pete Plaza returned to Alpine Hunting only to take a pending world record Sambar at our Te Puke ranch. He and his guide Chris hunted hard for 4 days and eventually found this elusive Sambar. He shot at it with his fathers Pre 64 Model 70 rifle (300HH) from 300 yards. What a fabulous animal!
Kenny Jarrett's Tahr!
Shane once again proves why he's the number one outfitter in New Zealand when it comes to finding world class trophies. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting Kenny Jarrett, of Jarrett Rifles. Kenny came down to hunt our popular Red Stag, Tahr and Chamois combo. Those who know Kenny, know that he has exceptionally high standards when it comes...
Chamois showdown for Fenwick Nichols
Dr Fenwick Nichols from Augusta, Georgia hunted with his good friend Kenny Jarrett. Check out this awesome chamois!
NZ Duckshooting season begins...
Shane and the boys went on their annual duckshooting trip last weekend. They bought motorised decoys, duck callers, truckloads of ammo, and practised their duck calls. Us girls bought bags for the ducks, made room in the freezer and planned 8 different duck meals in anticipation of their bag. All to no avail it turned out, as the hunters returned with only 15...
Liam Quinn's Stag!
Shane and his 11 year old son Liam had been trying for a week solid to get an 8 point Sika stag on the flats beside the river. Here is Liam's account of how he eventually got the head.....
"It kept outsmarting us and came out just before dusk when it was too dark to see through the scope. We kept persistantly trying for a few days, sighting it every day, then the one morning...
The Wall's had a ball!
Allan Wall from Louisiana proved that age was no barrier to securing a top class animals last week. Allan came with his wife Eva, daughter Scarlett and Grandson Barry. They had a wonderful time hunting, and by the time the week came to an end, it felt like saying goodbye to family.
It was THIS big!!
Doug Harris had some fun down at the Rangitikei river on Alpine Hunting property after he harvested some great animals last week. Here's a snapshot of the fish that didn't get away.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Our Guide Dave was filming an awesome bow hunt last week with Tom Miranda from the ESPN Outdoor Channel. We think the celebrity status may have gone to Dave's head though, as he now demands Chrystal champagne, white roses and white candles every time he enters a room..........!!
Big Start To New Season!
Jim Stovola guided by Bruce Rowe has taken a potential New World Record Red Stag with a Muzzle Loader. SCI 550+ To be confirmed.
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