My angst is that a theme here (on the forum) is that the justification or the inevitability of the shooting arises from the pre history, property rights and protecting the animals. Regardless of the...
Liked On: 17-12-2024, 04:28 PM
A variation of our pack method https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y_ch7f43OvI
Liked On: 17-12-2024, 11:31 AM
Which species? There are some significant differences between reds and fallow for example. Howard Egan's book on fallow is a good explanation of their different habits
Liked On: 13-12-2024, 02:06 PM
Two hours up behind the hut and head west into the bluffs. For some reason this often gets overlooked - maybe cos you walk past animals to get there. Usually something decent on the way, or when you...
Liked On: 13-12-2024, 02:05 PM
The Howa Creedmoor. Until you have some experience and get over the jitters using the .223 (especially with factory ammo) is likely to end in tears. Fairer on you and the animals to start with a bit...
Liked On: 13-12-2024, 02:04 PM
Our deerless hunting continued for a couple days…then the weather cooled off considerably. It was mid 20s F as I headed to the pop up blind in the dark…perfect morning. Lots of squirrels and...
Liked On: 07-12-2024, 10:33 PM
Spent yesterday going back over an old haunt...ye gods the deer sign there has gone ballistic since I was last there. Appeared to have had a mob of sheep moved along the first 8 k or so of the track....
Liked On: 06-12-2024, 01:56 PM
Nope. Not yet. Low priority.
Liked On: 05-12-2024, 06:03 PM
Ive got through my dog owning life unscathed despite having owned hundreds of them. There is a reason one of the first things drummed into a young shepherd is "tie your dog up when not in use". ...
Liked On: 05-12-2024, 06:02 PM
For many years - since reading about the Steel Safari back in about 2008 - I have been keen to shoot field-style or PRS matches and haven't prioritised doing so. After shooting the Sparrowhawk hunter...
Liked On: 05-12-2024, 11:45 AM
Just spent a few Amy’s chasing Fallow with two mates on private land. Only after some meat and managedone each, couple of nights talking shit and spare time shooting a few rabbits. From clear blue...
Liked On: 23-11-2024, 03:16 PM
We shot one at 11:10am, had them out feeding until about then and out about 5 in the east facing gully’s, much later in the western facing areas though. Almost on dark they would come out on the...
Liked On: 22-11-2024, 02:40 PM
My old man has attempted to get himself a good bull many times, he's even managed to succeed on two occasions only to be thwarted by terrain or weather on the recovery. He's just ticked over to 70...
Liked On: 18-11-2024, 09:42 AM
As we get older we need new tools and ideas for making things easier, with my son telling me he is moving over seas soon I can no longer rely on him to help me lift animals up to hang them under the...
Liked On: 14-11-2024, 04:24 PM
With great anticipation my mate Reuben and I shouldered our packs for the long grind up the Apiti track for three nights away. With trusty dog Finn in tow complete with his own pack, off we went into...
Liked On: 14-11-2024, 02:39 PM