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
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Hunting Gear List - Need suggestions to lighten
    I always pack on a "what if" basis: what if I have an immobilising injury- how to: summon help/ cater for an extra 2 days till I'm found? So, implications there for communications and extra food....
    Liked On: 21-07-2021, 09:05 PM
  2. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Hunting Gear List - Need suggestions to lighten
    I always pack on a "what if" basis: what if I have an immobilising injury- how to: summon help/ cater for an extra 2 days till I'm found? So, implications there for communications and extra food....
    Liked On: 21-07-2021, 07:34 PM
  3. Marty Henry
    Marty Henry liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Right and Left Socks
    I bought a few pairs of these last year. Recently my darling wife observed: "You've got your sox on the wrong feet"...I answered: "They're the only feet I've got!"
    Liked On: 08-07-2021, 10:00 AM
  4. takbok
    takbok liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Right and Left Socks
    I bought a few pairs of these last year. Recently my darling wife observed: "You've got your sox on the wrong feet"...I answered: "They're the only feet I've got!"
    Liked On: 08-07-2021, 09:36 AM
  5. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Right and Left Socks
    I bought a few pairs of these last year. Recently my darling wife observed: "You've got your sox on the wrong feet"...I answered: "They're the only feet I've got!"
    Liked On: 08-07-2021, 12:25 AM
  6. m101a1
    m101a1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Right and Left Socks
    I bought a few pairs of these last year. Recently my darling wife observed: "You've got your sox on the wrong feet"...I answered: "They're the only feet I've got!"
    Liked On: 07-07-2021, 11:22 PM
  7. sore head stoat
    sore head stoat liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Right and Left Socks
    I bought a few pairs of these last year. Recently my darling wife observed: "You've got your sox on the wrong feet"...I answered: "They're the only feet I've got!"
    Liked On: 07-07-2021, 10:57 PM
  8. Growlybear
    Growlybear liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Police pushing firearms safety in mass media
    Crimestoppers..another name for Gun Control NZ?
    Liked On: 03-07-2021, 06:39 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 22LR hunting ammo
    What mimms2 said. My 10/22 loves CCI subs and Winchester subs: rabbits and possums out to 100m have a very short future. BTW, I have (for Auckland shooters only, because pick up and licence sighting...
    Liked On: 03-07-2021, 04:57 PM
  10. rewa
    rewa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 30-06-2021, 04:30 PM
  11. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 10:11 PM
  12. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:53 PM
  13. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:23 PM
  14. Danny
    Danny liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:22 PM
  15. doinit
    doinit liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Older Members?
    75 in September: I no longer carry a full carcase out, but bone out the meat and take most of it. Still get a few back twinges from carrying a monster red hind (skinned) out of the Hopuruahine many...
    Liked On: 27-06-2021, 06:05 PM

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