Congrats :thumbs:
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Did you go to the area we discussed via PM or somewhere different?
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Yeah, I struggle with a rifle :D
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Well done, anyone who can take an animal with a bow is doing well in my book.
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Well done I to shot my first animal with a bow this week and same story really it made it 12 or 15 mtrs and was crumpled up in the bush only blood was on the arrow was a buzz alright
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Well done! The blood won’t leak out until the chest area has filled up. If it had run further you probably would have started finding blood, but it often takes a while for it to flow. Generally the...
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Congratulation, the first kill with a bow is always an awesome and intense moment. From what you describe, you did everything right. My tip for you , regarding your concern with the small volume...
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good stuff...the first animal is always one you remember...after shot,watch and listen,you will sometimes hear animal fall and start kicking...gives you idea of where to start looking....if you had...
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By all means have maps and instruments, both conventional and electronic. But to become a better hunter and navigate using your inbuilt capabilities (that have served humankind since the dawn of...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 11:06 PM
Take note of where you have come from. Look behind you. I have bugger all confidence in the bush. Find it easy to lose my sense of direction. I have been solo hunting a block of bush for a few...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 11:06 PM
Posted this before so thought you might find it helpful. If it's bush your hunting, then if your sweating your going to fast. Into the wind and hunt where the sign is. Don't look for the whole...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 11:06 PM
cally woo. Good on you mate for putting yourself in the firing line. I was very lucky 50 years ago. Someone took their time to teach me to read a map properly and use a compass. Those two skills...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 11:06 PM
I have a GPS which really helps with confidence and not so worried about getting lost or stuck . Have also downloaded avenza maps app to my phone which turned it into a backup gps . I think MB is...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 11:06 PM
id recomend all the compass advice. Learn a few basic edable plants, and water extraction/filteration methods. ( young plyable supple jack will provide drinkable water etc). Learn what the best...
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One thing that is easy to forget is that the bush, and all the animals/birds etc in it run on bush time, not people time. All too often we head off for a hunt running on people time, glancing at your...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 11:06 PM