About Ranger 888

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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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Last Activity
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. johnd
    johnd liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Around Camp Footwear
    Its a good idea to have round camp footwear that can double as boots in case your boots crap out. I discovered that on day 5 of a 10 day trip when one of my boot soles was ripped off on a river...
    Liked On: 13-10-2019, 06:49 PM
  2. berg243
    berg243 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Around Camp Footwear
    Its a good idea to have round camp footwear that can double as boots in case your boots crap out. I discovered that on day 5 of a 10 day trip when one of my boot soles was ripped off on a river...
    Liked On: 13-10-2019, 10:58 AM
  3. Shearer
    Shearer liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Around Camp Footwear
    Its a good idea to have round camp footwear that can double as boots in case your boots crap out. I discovered that on day 5 of a 10 day trip when one of my boot soles was ripped off on a river...
    Liked On: 13-10-2019, 08:21 AM
  4. canross
    canross liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 18-09-2019, 10:27 PM
  5. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 18-09-2019, 07:33 AM
  6. mimms
    mimms liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 18-09-2019, 07:16 AM
  7. Daithi
    Daithi liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 17-09-2019, 02:47 PM
  8. Bagheera
    Bagheera liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 17-09-2019, 11:04 AM
  9. hotsoup
    hotsoup liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 16-09-2019, 11:52 AM
  10. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 16-09-2019, 10:22 AM
  11. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 16-09-2019, 08:50 AM
  12. Cooper
    Cooper liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 15-09-2019, 08:55 PM
  13. Phil_H
    Phil_H liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 15-09-2019, 09:48 AM
  14. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 15-09-2019, 09:33 AM
  15. gadgetman
    gadgetman liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Public perception of rifles
    I'm with Tussock. We've come a long way (?) since 1967 when I left my parent's home in an Auckland suburb on a Friday afternoon to go hunting throughout the South Island. Wearing a large backpack and...
    Liked On: 15-09-2019, 12:14 AM

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