Bird hunting for the seventh time with James Gray
A chuffed Charlie.
It was pretty special to see this familiar face once again walking towards me at the Christchurch International Airport. Charlie was here again to hunt the special Paradise Duck hunting season (North Canterbury has the longest summer season in New Zealand).
Having hunted the North Canterbury district for over 25 years James has premium access to the best spots.
Most days we captured our quota of Paradise Ducks and then moved onto Canadian Geese and Pigeon hunting. Canadian Geese can be hunted all year in NZ with no daily limit.
The Summer Paradise Duck season coincides with the grain harvest.
With a 5.30 am alarm Charlie would stay in the field all day, returning after dark. This year for the first time James and Charlie spent an evening deer stalking.
A flashback to 2020 with Charlie.
Upon each trip to New Zealand, Charlie hires Benelli Shotguns from James to streamline customs and the challenge of the Australian Gun Laws.