NZ HUNTER MAGAZINE How To
The news that the roar is just around the corner may bring the sudden realisation that the last semblance of any type of fitness work done was three months ago when filling in for a mates’ social netball team and ending with pulling a hamstring. It can be a bit of a mad scramble to get ready to hit the hills, and to ensure that you aren't the one left behind at the car park by mates who are already off and over the next ridge roaring in the first stag of the trip!
IS THE CLOCK REALLY TICKING?
For the most part, the roar usually kicks into gear in autumn, late March continuing throughout April. Following on from that peak season of action you then have the other species who rut in early or midwinter, such as Rusa, Sambar deer or tahr and chamois. If you are only chasing the later action, then you have a bit more time up your sleeve to get fit!
