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More Fun in the Rain
1 Jan 2019

More Fun in the Rain

by admin | posted in: Australia, Backpacking, Gippsland, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Uncategorized, Victoria, Waterproof / Rain Gear | 0

Ponchos, Umbrellas or Raincoats? That is the question. What’s the best way to stay dry in the rain and enjoy yourself in the outdoors while doing so? I have been soaking wet, all over, every ‘warm’ layer down to my … Continued

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Sambar Deer Stalking #101:
13 Dec 2018

Sambar Deer Stalking #101:

by admin | posted in: Australia, Backpacking, Camping, Farming, Home & Gardening, Fishing, Four Wheel Driving, Gippsland, Guns & Bows, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Victoria | 14

I have hunted sambar deer for over 40 years in the Gippsland mountains (and elsewhere). Mostly I did it because it was fun and an excuse for a day out in the bush which I love. I still prefer lamb, … Continued

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Wonnangatta-Moroka Trip Cut Short
1 Aug 2017

Wonnangatta-Moroka Trip Cut Short

by admin | posted in: Australia, Bedding, Equipment, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Victoria, Wonnangatta River | 0

Originally posted 2/08/2011: ‘Back early from three days’ hunting/hiking in Wonnangatta-Moroka NP due to sore toes (Have to do more research into boots) and accidentally taking the three-quarter length Neoair mat which was a bit harsh on my bad back. … Continued

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The Silence of the Deer:
25 Jul 2017

The Silence of the Deer:

by admin | posted in: Hunting, Uncategorized | 4

Sambar deer do not have a voice. When they are wantonly murdered en masse with no regard to ethics or the law, the survivors cannot speak out. We have to be their voice. Understand this, I am not some namby-pamby … Continued

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A Spot of Solitude
26 Jun 2017

A Spot of Solitude

by admin | posted in: Australia, Gippsland, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Uncategorized, Victoria | 2

A couple of days roaming the wilds looking at deer makes a pleasant break from farm fencing. My back and knee are still giving me trouble but the Meniers which has plagued me for the last fortnight seemed to have … Continued

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Weather Lore
19 Jun 2017

Weather Lore

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Farming, Home & Gardening, Hiking, How To Guide, Hunting | 0

An infallible weather forecast, if a change of weather is coming up: ‘Wind then rain. No pain. Rain then wind, stay in!’   In plain words this says that when rain comes first without wind then expect a long period … Continued

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NZ Moose
14 Jun 2017

NZ Moose

by admin | posted in: Dusky Sound, Dusky Track, Fiordland, Hunting, New Zealand | 0

Ken & Marg Tustin have been hunting these beasts in Fiordland’s forests since the 1970’s. The creatures are enormously elusive. Of course there are lots of browse, prints, droppings but so far they have managed to come up with a … Continued

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A Wild River Stag
29 May 2017

A Wild River Stag

by admin | posted in: Australia, Gippsland, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Rivers in Victoria, Uncategorized, Victoria | 2

I know lots of you have seen this photo before as I have used it as a signature image for some time. Unsurprisingly a number have asked, ‘There must be a story behind that stag, Steve. Tell us about it’. … Continued

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Hunting Thumbtack Reflectors:
25 May 2017

Hunting Thumbtack Reflectors:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Hiking, How To Guide, Hunting | 0

Thumbtack reflectors such as ‘Fire Tacks’ are a great way to mark any route you may need to travel after dark – eg after sitting up over a wallow or game trail for a sambar deer until the light fades … Continued

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Frankendeer:
8 Feb 2017

Frankendeer:

by admin | posted in: Hunting | 0

Score: 312  3/8: This will take some beating. Clearly the deer are very well fed in Tennessee: http://althouse.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/stephen-tucker-27-year-old-farmer-in.html

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Spot’s Hunting Adventures: Mystery River #3:
12 Sep 2015

Spot’s Hunting Adventures: Mystery River #3:

by admin | posted in: Australia, Backpacking, Camping, Canoeing, Gippsland, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Rivers in Victoria, Victoria | 2

Despite having a cold developing, I decided to take a couple of days off from my weed spraying, fencing, tree planting, sheep husbandry etc and head back to the ‘Mystery River’. While I live I can yet journey on, one … Continued

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Thrilling Tales: Sir Samuel Baker:
3 Aug 2015

Thrilling Tales: Sir Samuel Baker:

by admin | posted in: Australia, Farming, Home & Gardening, Gippsland, Guns & Bows, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Victoria | 0

Hunting sambar with spears/knives has been illegal in Victoria for a long time but was once the normal preferred ethical way of hunting them. Of course most such hunters used dogs as well (coursers/hounds), but such a method of hunting … Continued

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Sambar Deer Stalking #103:
1 Aug 2015

Sambar Deer Stalking #103:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Dusky Track, Farming, Home & Gardening, Fiordland, Four Wheel Driving, Gippsland, Hiking, How To Guide, Hunting, Inspiring People, Mountain Areas of Victoria, New Zealand, Snowy Bluff - Mt Darling | 10

I have been a hunter for over 60 years. I still feel much more thought needs to be given to the ethics of the hunt. It never ceases to amaze me (for example) that Rene Descartes, one of the West’s … Continued

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Spot’s Hunting Adventures: Mystery River #2:
7 Jul 2015

Spot’s Hunting Adventures: Mystery River #2:

by admin | posted in: Australia, Backpacking, Camping, Equipment, Farming, Home & Gardening, Gippsland, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Shelter, Victoria | 0

So, Spot and I headed back to the ‘Mystery River’ for another look-see. I have become more vague about naming such places as I see lazier folk wanting to track me there – someone had visited only the day before, … Continued

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Hunting in Fiordland:
29 Jun 2015

Hunting in Fiordland:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Dusky Sound, Dusky Track, Fiordland, Hiking, How To Guide, Hunting, Lake Hauroko, Lake Roe, Loch Marie, New Zealand, South Coast Track (Fiordland), Wairaurahiri River, Waitutu Lodge | 2

  It is incredibly difficult country. Some ‘easier’ areas (eg along the South Coast Track) are flatter and safer. There are both pigs and deer there. In NZ they have these excellent DOC (‘Dept of Conservation’) huts all over the … Continued

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Sambar Deer Stalking #102:
23 Jun 2015

Sambar Deer Stalking #102:

by admin | posted in: Australia, Gippsland, Hunting, Jordan River, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Thompson River, Victoria | 6

Having mastered the art of lighting a fire in terrible conditions (I hope you have: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/how-to-light-a-fire-in-the-wet/), and making a passable comfy shelter so you can enjoy your time in the bush, the next big step is mastering the art of … Continued

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Golden Eye Mini Spotting Scope:
19 Jun 2015

Golden Eye Mini Spotting Scope:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Equipment, Hiking, Hunting | 0

Some people have quizzed me about this scope which fits in a 35mm film canister. Old hunting friends probably still have one of these from me courtesy of Xmases long ago, but alas they have not been available for a … Continued

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Hunting Daypack:
18 Jun 2015

Hunting Daypack:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Equipment, Hiking, How To Guide, Hunting, Packs, Survival Kit | 0

Most everyone carries too much gear (whether multi-day hiking, or just as a day pack). After my first solo hike of the Dusky Track Fiordland in 2006 (http://www.theultralighthiker.com/dusky-track-adventures-1/), the first thing I did when I came home was throw mout  … Continued

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Dinner Expedition Planning at Jeeralang:
9 Jun 2015

Dinner Expedition Planning at Jeeralang:

by admin | posted in: Australia, Backpacking, Camping, Equipment, Farming, Home & Gardening, Gippsland, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Areas of Victoria, Rivers in Victoria, Victoria, Wonnangatta River | 0

That’s a map of the Mitchell on Matt’s phone, the (white) Tyvek tent between me and Spot, the Brasslite stove sitting on an upturned plastic bowl (a 19 gram leveling aid I am trying out) next to the box of … Continued

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Jeeralang Deer
1 May 2015

Jeeralang Deer

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening, Gippsland, Hunting, Victoria, Wildlife (Australia) | 0

It is now common to encounter deer sign on our evening walks though when we moved here a quarter century ago it was exceeding rare: you could search all day for sign and yet be in doubt. Now FOUR species … Continued

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Everest Base Camp

A Gorilla in the Bush

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