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Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1938, Page 5

A deer-stalking expedition in the Lillburn Valley near Tuatapere had a surprising finish (says the "Southland Times”), when one member of the party, Mr William Hodge, proprietor of the Round Hill Hotel, captured a live deer with his bare hands and, with the assistance of his companions, brought it safely back to Round Hill, where it is now on view. Mr Hodge was exploring a small blind gully when he came face to face with a young but well-grown deer, which made a desperate effort to get past him. He seized it by the neck, locking his hands together, and the terrified animal dragged him down the gully, making a determined effort to break away. Together they rolled over, but Mr Hodge still retained his grasp and dragged the animal on to the beaten track, where his companions came to his assistance. The beast's

legs were tied together and it was thrown into the back of the car, the party returning in triumph to the hotel. The deer, a stag, was in excellent condition, and about twice the size of a well-grown sheep. Its antlers were just beginning to grow. News of the capture quickly spread around the district and the animal was the centre of much interest.