Deerstalkers' Get-Together

The Nelson branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers' Association held its annual dinner and prize giving recently and this was followed by a cabaret. Hunting tales galore, some got away, others didn't, were told and the mounted heads on the walls were probably "re-bagged" many times over during the night.

The trophy winners were, in front, Steve Thurlon (1st and 2nd Nelson, and 3rd in NZ in Chamois), Adrian Terry (junior aggregate), Alan Drummond (most improved junior), Gary Lusty (colour slide of native bird and best Red deer shot in NZ by a Nelson member), Paul Borcovsky (grand aggregate), Mostyn Ching (1st equal handicap aggregate), and Des Ching (1st equal handicap aggregate, under-16 aggregate cup and best Red deer head in Nelson district). At back: Frank Large (District Association cup, range shooting for second year in succession). Bob Baigent (best wildlife photograph), and Alex Fleming (Murchison team member of winning side in the Nelson-Murchison Challenge Shield)

"I think there's a deer between us, dear." Tony Cameron has to peer over the nose of this White Tail deer to speak to his wife, Helen

Dave MacMoreland and wife Joan enjoyed the show

May and Bert Eden, Grahams Edridge and Bronwyn Marr were among the deerstalkers

Also there were Bevan Walker and Sue Jury

"And there we were ..." Max Curtis (immediate past president) and Noel Oxnam deep in discussion. Probably about Search and Rescue. Noel is head of the police section of SAR and Max is the civilian counterpart

Obviously enjoying themselves were Mr and Mrs Bob Neilson and Necia Curtis. Max Curtis looks on

"How do you like my mo?" asks Cliff Page. His wife, Pat, and Terry Young appear amused

Patron of the Nelson Branch and the NZDA, Newton McConochie (centre), chats with Roy Large (Marlborough branch past president and life member) and Eric Young (Commissioner of Crown Lands, Nelson)

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The Nelson Photo News

No 134 : December 11, 1971

Deerstalkers' Get-Together