About Ranger 888

Basic Information


Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (78)
About Ranger 888
Biography:
Born in Auckland. Hunter and shooter (professionally and recreationally) for 54 years. Was actively involved in SAR as a park ranger, and SAR Adviser and Search Coordinator for NZ Police (35 years). NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft and firearms safety instructor (22 years).
Location:
West Auckland
Interests:
target shooting, deerstalking, cartridge collecting, pistol shooting
Occupation:
Retired park ranger (35 years service)

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1,144
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0.32
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Last Activity
Yesterday 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Minimum pack contents
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, a weekend course was organised for instructors. It was in May, and during a wet weekend. The course was based in a residential camp....
    Liked On: 25-05-2023, 09:49 AM
  2. 308
    308 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 24-05-2023, 11:24 PM
  3. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 24-05-2023, 09:25 PM
  4. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 24-05-2023, 08:42 PM
  5. Andygr
    Andygr liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 24-05-2023, 08:15 PM
  6. Rusky
    Rusky liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Near-Miss
    I worked/tramped/hunted for 40 years in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges (60,000 acres of dense jungle) and many times came across (just in time!) square vertical shafts of about 7-800 mm diameter, and...
    Liked On: 24-05-2023, 05:58 PM
  7. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : FIREARMS LICENCE RENEWAL UPDATE
    Spoke to an Arms Officer recently: he indicated the backlog of renewals created by Covid (vettors couldn't get out into the community) has diminished considerably, and renewals are taking 3 months.
    Liked On: 20-05-2023, 06:35 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : FIREARMS LICENCE RENEWAL UPDATE
    Spoke to an Arms Officer recently: he indicated the backlog of renewals created by Covid (vettors couldn't get out into the community) has diminished considerably, and renewals are taking 3 months.
    Liked On: 20-05-2023, 11:55 AM
  9. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Fires
    Don't fret about making noise either...I have hunted fallow in a pine forest that allowed firewood extraction, and at midday I snuck up on a hind that was standing on a gravel road intently watching...
    Liked On: 20-05-2023, 12:18 AM
  10. Jukes
    Jukes liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 24 June 2023
    So how will the register "make it easier to identify the small (?) group in the community who might be in possession of firearms for illegitimate or criminal purposes" ? Do these numpties really...
    Liked On: 18-05-2023, 12:17 AM
  11. Stealth_Gorilla
    Stealth_Gorilla liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : why is .22LR ammo so expensive now?
    I've still got multiple brands of .22 ammo (bagged) for $5 for 50 rounds. Pick up only, in West Auckland. PM me.
    Liked On: 15-05-2023, 02:22 PM
  12. NAKED_GOOSE
    NAKED_GOOSE liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 24 June 2023
    So how will the register "make it easier to identify the small (?) group in the community who might be in possession of firearms for illegitimate or criminal purposes" ? Do these numpties really...
    Liked On: 15-05-2023, 01:45 PM
  13. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 24 June 2023
    So how will the register "make it easier to identify the small (?) group in the community who might be in possession of firearms for illegitimate or criminal purposes" ? Do these numpties really...
    Liked On: 14-05-2023, 04:08 AM
  14. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 24 June 2023
    So how will the register "make it easier to identify the small (?) group in the community who might be in possession of firearms for illegitimate or criminal purposes" ? Do these numpties really...
    Liked On: 14-05-2023, 12:31 AM
  15. Bert 71
    Bert 71 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 24 June 2023
    So how will the register "make it easier to identify the small (?) group in the community who might be in possession of firearms for illegitimate or criminal purposes" ? Do these numpties really...
    Liked On: 12-05-2023, 07:27 PM

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