About Ranger 888

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Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (77)
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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Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by Chur Bay On thread : Hunting Club
    Well. I finally managed to get our Hunting Club approved by the school board and organize our first meeting. Had over 35 keen young fullas turn up. :cool: Now to organize our first trip....
    Liked On: 22-06-2022, 04:14 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by XR500 On thread : Who knows their shit?
    A fallow hind is my guess too. They seem quite capable of hiding in plain sight in crappy grass, scrub and other small patches of cover, and appear happy being in close contact with human made...
    Liked On: 22-06-2022, 10:02 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Woody On thread : Minister of Conservation
    Another vote here for Kiri. I think she was far too rational to be allowed to continue as minister of doc. A shame imo.
    Liked On: 17-06-2022, 01:59 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Getting back to living off the land.....
    One leg from last week's deer cut into steaks... Aged for 10 days in the fridge... 199449 Venison bones in the crockpot for a soup. Add cold water, a little vinegar (to extract calcium from...
    Liked On: 17-06-2022, 11:32 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 40mm On thread : Was a bit of a worry how many failed the test...
    I was so excited to get my license (fresh out of school) I had been reading that arms code for months prior. Maybe longer. I agree that reading it was a bit of a waste of time as it is all (well...
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 10:50 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Bol Tackshin On thread : Was a bit of a worry how many failed the test...
    No fails means you either have only the best and brightest students, or your test is too easy to the point of being useless. Also, familiarity with firearms makes a huge difference - once people...
    Liked On: 16-06-2022, 10:49 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Beavis On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    It's all just posturing and dick swinging. Shooting at windows with shotguns from out on the road just shows that they are cowards. Dangerous and dumb cowards trying to intimidate each other. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2022, 12:01 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Joe_90 On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    If you start off with rubbish groupings by the end of the year you'll win the award for most improved.
    Liked On: 11-06-2022, 04:56 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by stingray On thread : Why do some sausages cook up bigger than others ?
    I personally love that little one , it’s flavour filled and meaty..best left to the next day in the fridge diced and chucked in a salad with a capsicum bit of red onion gurkein lettuce maybe some...
    Liked On: 10-06-2022, 12:19 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Allgood On thread : Police called out for Duck shooting
    Having been through a situation similar to what the OP posted, my advice is get in early and argue your case... This is what happened to me about 12 years back. Being a wildlife ranger, I got...
    Liked On: 07-06-2022, 05:32 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Nickoli On thread : Bush Coffee Solutions
    WTF.... are you serious about hunting, or are you serious about ....(insert whatever comfort you have here...)? If you need "good" coffee to get out of your comfort zone - you should seek a Labour...
    Liked On: 31-05-2022, 10:13 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Winter Firewood take2
    if you get a heap ringed up...then hire log splitter for the day....have everything ready to go and THREE people lined up. one,preferably fit strong fella to place rings on log splitter bench. two...
    Liked On: 24-05-2022, 06:12 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : 38sp Cartridge- identify?
    think early cartridge cases...or better still paper cartidges...the case was just a "thing' to hold powder,the action itself contained the blast... the cartridge shown will be on lower end of...
    Liked On: 22-05-2022, 12:56 PM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by 223nut On thread : Bakewell Burner Use on DOC Land and Campsites
    All depends on who you deal with and what side of the bed they it up on.... Walked into the freshwater hut to find the fire door open with a few smoldering bits of green wood half in and half out of...
    Liked On: 22-05-2022, 11:56 AM
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    Ranger 888 liked post by Joe_90 On thread : MYSTERY Milsurp part.
    Can opener attachment for the M1 Garand. Only to be used with the special can opening blank rounds.
    Liked On: 15-05-2022, 11:22 AM

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