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
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. Fatberg
    Fatberg liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 01:16 PM
  2. buell984
    buell984 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 12:35 PM
  3. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Upgrading varmint rig
    Thought I might upgrade the varmint rig, to bring some greater certainty in dealing with the big buck possums that predate my lemon trees at night. I've settled on a 4 gauge rifle, spitting out a...
    Liked On: 04-08-2024, 02:57 PM
  4. Dylz4a
    Dylz4a liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:13 PM
  5. Kiwilad2021
    Kiwilad2021 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Whats the value of this crossman pistol?
    $100 to a collector...that's a tidy package.
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 09:49 PM
  6. Ned
    Ned liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 09:34 PM
  7. Northkiwi
    Northkiwi liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:37 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:02 PM
  9. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 04:52 PM
  10. Poko
    Poko liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 04:05 PM
  11. Sika 8
    Sika 8 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 02:12 PM
  12. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 02:11 PM
  13. Poko
    Poko liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 12:07 AM
  14. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 23-07-2024, 10:37 PM
  15. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:13 PM

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