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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Total Posts
Total Posts
1,144
Posts Per Day
0.32
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Last Activity
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 02:17 PM
  2. Bagheera
    Bagheera liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 01:18 PM
  3. Ned
    Ned liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 11:25 AM
  4. thejamesjames
    thejamesjames liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 08:49 AM
  5. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 08:16 AM
  6. 40mm
    40mm liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 08:09 AM
  7. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Widowmakers
    They were named widow makers by the early kauri loggers. A lot of them were killed by the falling astelia clumps, some of which weighed over a tonne. Which begs 2 questions: being widow makers, does...
    Liked On: 23-06-2022, 12:22 AM
  8. Rusa3006
    Rusa3006 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Hunting Club
    Chur Bay- good for you! Your kids are lucky to have you as a teacher!
    Liked On: 22-06-2022, 09:04 PM
  9. rewa
    rewa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Another stunning decision by the judiciary, wtf.
    No Rushy, you are NOT old, just cynical and grumpy. That's permitted!
    Liked On: 19-06-2022, 11:18 AM
  10. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Was a bit of a worry how many failed the test...
    Good stuff, Bumblefoot! You are obviously a good mentor. Well done.
    Liked On: 18-06-2022, 10:51 PM
  11. Ned
    Ned liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Minister of Conservation
    My group has had a long running dispute with Doc- we applied for a concession SEVEN years ago..Nada, no progress at all! I wrote to Kiri in May, she obviously booted somebody's arse, and we had a...
    Liked On: 17-06-2022, 02:26 PM
  12. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Was a bit of a worry how many failed the test...
    Over the 22 years I ran the course, I found: -women would invariably pass, even those with no previous firearms experience; the fails were usually young males. Moral of the story? Women listen,...
    Liked On: 17-06-2022, 01:24 PM
  13. Woody
    Woody liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Minister of Conservation
    My group has had a long running dispute with Doc- we applied for a concession SEVEN years ago..Nada, no progress at all! I wrote to Kiri in May, she obviously booted somebody's arse, and we had a...
    Liked On: 17-06-2022, 12:59 PM
  14. off.the.grid
    off.the.grid liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Was a bit of a worry how many failed the test...
    Over the 22 years I ran the course, I found: -women would invariably pass, even those with no previous firearms experience; the fails were usually young males. Moral of the story? Women listen,...
    Liked On: 17-06-2022, 01:58 AM
  15. small_caliber
    small_caliber liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    Some of the cases seem to involve semi .223s. How could this be? They were ALL handed in! Never mind, they will all show up on the new register...
    Liked On: 14-06-2022, 08:50 AM

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