Hunting trips treks and tips.

[macca86]

So not patrol related but still fun and I use the patrol to get to these places.
Just started getting into the whole hunting thing and was wondering how many of you out there are into it and if you have any trips pics and tips for people out there getting into the sport.

I'm back in brisbane now and heading out to stanthorpe for a few days chasing dogs, fox and possible deer.

[Bigrig]

I think Adrian is into it, I wouldn't mind a lash (have done pigging once many many moons ago). Can't do the next few weeks me thinks, but keep me in mind.

[macca86]

Will do mate I only have one rifle right now have a remmington 700 sps stainless in a 22/250 calibre. Could lead to a forum meet up as I have 3 places to shoot in stanthorpe one is next door to the springs 4wd park

[Bigrig]

Will do mate I only have one rifle right now have a remmington 700 sps stainless in a 22/250 calibre. Could lead to a forum meet up as I have 3 places to shoot in stanthorpe one is next door to the springs 4wd park

Sounds great ... I have only weapon also, but not sure it'll scare the Roos etc let alone kill them!!!! lmao

[macca86]

Sounds great ... I have only weapon also, but not sure it'll scare the Roos etc let alone kill them!!!! lmao


Your rig is the weapon mate hope you get the photo shoot done too looks a goer.family fun day at the belmont range and do some clay pigions always a great day out at the range

[Silver]

or for a more relaxed day than Belmont, which is oh so busy a fair bit of the time, Friday - Monday at SSAA Ripley.

Nice flat shooting tack driver you have there Macka.

Rick

[Bigrig]

I'm good for a local do in the coming week or so .. Belmont, Ripley - you lads work that out, but would love to and happy to contribute however I need to financially etc to attend. I'm in Melbourne tomorrow and Wednesday, and Sydney on Friday for work, and away over the weekend, but whilst you're down Steve, would love to catch up and shoot sh1t!!!! lol

[Silver]

Belmont is closer of course, Macca, what is it like during the week now? I can sneak away for a few hours Thu or Fri at this stage, and am also happy to go to Ripley

[Bigrig]

I'm happy with either location - just can't do this week .. (insert sad face here!) ...

[Silver]

yeah, the weather looks a bit dodgy this week too

[hekarewe]

Big rig is right i am into the hunting thig etc have 2 rifles heavy hitter and a light wieght speaking of ranges i wil have to go to ripples this weekend or next to check zero of scope on one and rezero the other out 100 meters before i go south to the blue mountains as i have score myself a couple of nights spottlighting while i am on the farm stay woohoo might even get in a days deer stalking if i am lucky as well

if you all want to organise a hunting trip later in the year after i get back i will be very interested

[macca86]

Sorry lads just got back from stanthorpe turns out to be 2 x 6hr long nature walks rather than hunting this trip no deer moved off the property But was some freshish poo around but no rutting calls. Saw one pig but couldn't shoot it as the bugger was around the cattle and goat and roo's can't shoot them as jenni's mum is a wildlife person and raises injured roo's and releases them.
I'm back in brisbane for good now so can arrange a shoot on sunday this weekend or next weekend out at the farm or the range either range is fine

[hekarewe]

where is the farm at macca???? and whats on it or is it a sunday of paper punching either way i would be interested would be good to see if the 308 has held zero or not before i go away at easter once i have voted this weekend i am pritty much free for the rest of it. will pm you with my phone number so you can contact me

[macca86]

I'm thinking sunday the first paper punching at belmont or ripley pending on peoples interest or I can ask our friend next door to the springs 4x4 park to get on her property they have dogs dingo and pig running about with roos should anyone want dog meat or backstraps and tail to stew. need ot ask by tuesday to hunt on her land if she'll let us. I'd like to wait to late april for the rut to be in swing for stanthorpe I really want my first antlers. I'd imagine sunday at ripley for paper punching and some 4x4ing to mix it up a bit the range gets expensive I haven't started reloading yet. If anyones interested in either msg or post here and see what I can do?

[macca86]

Depending on numbers I'll organise a shoot on the farm or the range for sunday the 1st of april I'll have details up sunday night with prices/ ideas for those that are interested. I have access to 2 rifles so everyone can have a go or what ever and after have a last in the patrols either at ripley(if at the range) or the springs if at the farm or I'll ask and you can make your own fun at the back of the farm 650 acres next door to the springs 4x4 park

[macca86]

Hi lads I have a birthday party to go too on sat night so can't hi the farm for a shoot but wouldn't mind hitting the range on sunday and maybe do some wheeling
The range options are
S.S.A.A. Brisbane Inc 292 Mt Petrie Rd, Belmont, Qld 4153
or
"Stewartdale" Property, 1494 Ripley Road, South Ripley.

If you're keen msg or call me on 0412519731
I have 2 rifles at my disposeable and can share for those who don't have one and save some costs of hireing one. just chip in for bullets. After if anyone wants to have a lash in the patrole we could do that too. From memory it's about 20 dollars for range time and a couple of targets plus rifle hire and ammo. I use a 22/250 ( both rifles) and it's about 24 dollars for 20 rounds

[hekarewe]

I would be up for ripple but belmont would be a bit out of the way for me and yes might be up for a bit of a wheel around ripple

[macca86]

Ripley it is then. I haven't had a drive out at ripley wouldn't mind seeing how far my bog standard gu can go
What time is good for you? Was thinking 10am to 12pm for the range and then a bit of a blat around the bush

[hekarewe]

Ripley it is then. I haven't had a drive out at ripley wouldn't mind seeing how far my bog standard gu can go
What time is good for you? Was thinking 10am to 12pm for the range and then a bit of a blat around the bush

sounds like a definate game plan there now just have to see who else is up for it. will give peacemake a call tomorrow see if he is for it as well

[macca86]

any other takers wanting to shoot and hit the tracks out at ripley

[macca86]

Hi lads silver and I are hitting the range at ripley on sunday 22nd of april if anyone wants to attend It's 7 dollar range fee and 1 dollar targets feel free to join in even if you have no experience we can show you how and have a couple of shots down the range.

[AB]

I'll move this into the hunting section fellas so it doesn't get lost.

[macca86]

Thanks AB I said something on the face book page last night that it can be moved into the new section

[Waza]

G'day chaps I'm in the process of basic gearing up for hunting 4wd weekends in the state forests of nsw as I'm living in Sydney. I have several bang sticks and can't think of a better combination of big boys toys to play with. When the bush dries out I post a report.
Cheers

[macca86]

Nice one. What are you chasing in the state forrest? I wish Qld would let us do that

[macca86]

Finally photos! Brother in law and me hunting deer. No kill yet but seen them and found these. http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/86macca/th_huntingand4x4041.jpg (http://s1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/86macca/?action=view&current=huntingand4x4041.jpg)

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wild dog and pig tracks hard to find plus dogs are fast and move too much.
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[Bigrig]

Finally photos! Brother in law and me hunting deer. No kill yet but seen them and found these. http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/86macca/th_huntingand4x4041.jpg (http://s1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/86macca/?action=view&current=huntingand4x4041.jpg)

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wild dog and pig tracks hard to find plus dogs are fast and move too much.
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Don't know if it's just me and the iPad, but half the photos wouldn't load boss?? And in saying that (as I may have missed them in the ones that didn't load), where's the dead elephants, rhinos and other endangered wildlife??? lol. Apart from the snake, it looks like you only had the chance to knock off two rosella's (birds, whatever they were)!!!! lmao

[macca86]

Some more pic of the land and what we call the hilton that we stay in.
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[macca86]

Don't know if it's just me and the iPad, but half the photos wouldn't load boss?? And in saying that (as I may have missed them in the ones that didn't load), where's the dead elephants, rhinos and other endangered wildlife??? lol. Apart from the snake, it looks like you only had the chance to knock off two rosella's (birds, whatever they were)!!!! lmao

They are photo bucket thumbnails as I'm too lazy to resize all my pics. I can see them on my pc no worries. I have not shot anything besides skippy but that's not impressive enough to put up. These were recon pictures to see where all the animals were. The dogs have left as the place has been baited and no luck last week as there was a fire that burnt 500 acres of land so was pointless hunting but was a good boys weekend any way. At least I'm getting closer to finding animals been studying how to/ what to do/not do before I had no idea

[hekarewe]

nice looking property good pics macca is this the one near warrick ??

[macca86]

nice looking property good pics macca is this the one near warrick ??
all but the deer pics are near warrick the deer pics are from glenaplin.

[Silver]

there's an old Garfield cartoon, where Garfield says something like 'It's not the having, it's the getting.'

In other words, the journey is important, sometimes more important than the destination - and that is often the case with hunting - it is not all about the kill, for most, anyway, I think.

Looks like you are having plenty of fun with the getting side of things :-)

[macca86]

there's an old Garfield cartoon, where Garfield says something like 'It's not the having, it's the getting.'

In other words, the journey is important, sometimes more important than the destination - and that is often the case with hunting - it is not all about the kill, for most, anyway, I think.

As I said to you at the range I like nature walking just not being a homo about it so I carry a fire arm makes me feel better about it haha! Nothing better than being in the bush 4wd guns friends camp fire and booze makes a great trip.

[Silver]

before anyone jumps on Macca - I've met him, and I reckon he'd have the smoke poles away before the hooligan soup started to flow :-)

[Bigrig]

before anyone jumps on Macca - I've met him, and I reckon he'd have the smoke poles away before the hooligan soup started to flow :-)

I've met him also, and his opening line to me (at the forum BBQ at my place) was "this is the best BBQ I've ever been to mate .... I mean really, just look at all the meat!!!" - LMFAO

X2 with you Rick - he's too smart for those sort of shinnanigans ..

[macca86]

you're right lads bang sticks unloaded and bolts removed and locked away before the booze comes out. Don't mind driving full off it though only on private property.

And you don't make friends with salad. A bbq should have 3 or more types of dead things IMHO!

[Silver]

3 dead things eh? Done provided you and I and BigRig are at the BBQ - 3 dead set perfectly honed specimens of ruggedly handsome masculinity :-)

[hekarewe]

3 dead things eh? Done provided you and I and BigRig are at the BBQ - 3 dead set perfectly honed specimens of ruggedly handsome masculinity :-)

4 if you include me thanks and ditto from me would not entertain going even to the range with a person if i had any doubts as their maturity with the bang sticks speaking of which might be heading down the range at ripple in a week or so if anyone else is up for it.

the more dead things on the BBq and the bigger the better and nothing beets BBqing something that you hunted and shot and cleaned yourself lol

[macca86]

Hi guys seeing as we have a long weekend next month it's time to arrange a forum hunting trip.
Leave on fri the 8th of june come home monday 11th. I have 2 places to camp on in stanthorpe. I will have 2 x 22/250's a mate of mine is looking at going and he has a few rifles so even if you have never shot before you can learn or shoot one of ours. the first 5 members get the go ahead as large numbers with the aim of taking meat would be hard/ unsafe. if you have any other properties or are interested let me know if your property is better than mine then I'm happy to travel 6 hrs any direction from brisbane for a good hunt.

[sr06]

Hadn't seen any pigs up here yet the 2 night photos are of the same pig that came in at 95kg live weight and the other looked about high 70kgs

[hekarewe]

Hadn't seen any pigs up here yet the 2 night photos are of the same pig that came in at 95kg live weight and the other looked about high 70kgs

where did you get those 2 big buggers???

[sr06]

where did you get those 2 big buggers???

Just outside rocky just using dogs got 1 half way out in the middle of the fitzroy river the dogs hit it on the bank and ended up right out

[Sir Roofy]

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well i cant just let you qld boys have all the fun
jane and i go up to this meet of the gdsa every year
i wasnt successfull this time but the boys took out
4 sambar by stalking on this trip,a couple of spikers
and hinds were harvested,on the saturday nite we have
a massive cook up (no rusty camp ovens here lol)

[growler2058]

Nice shots Roofy
Hope ya got some chilli stuffed in those roasts mate:-)


Tapp tillya Crap

[Silver]

Nice work Roofy.

Sums up the whole story from the way I see it - I know people hunt and or shoot for different reasons, but that series of pictures says it all.

What an experience. And...................yummo!!!!

[macca86]

that's what it is all about enjoying the bush seeing this great country with good friends and family and having a feed.
Stupid hippies and greenies calling us murderers and cave men etc. You'd think they'd be more educated that these are feral animals that destroy the native wildlife we do the favour to nature quite often at our expense. It's a way of life and not for everyone but at least I know where my meat comes from and lived a happy life. Just because your meat came frome wollies or coles doesn't mean your any less of a caveman than us!
Rant over I coped an earfull at a car park the other day as I have a sticker man was maent to hunt and fish! I told her to go suck on a soy bean probably farmed by child labour in asia to pay off a smuggling debt and I don't think she was impressed

[sr06]

that's what it is all about enjoying the bush seeing this great country with good friends and family and having a feed.
Stupid hippies and greenies calling us murderers and cave men etc. You'd think they'd be more educated that these are feral animals that destroy the native wildlife we do the favour to nature quite often at our expense. It's a way of life and not for everyone but at least I know where my meat comes from and lived a happy life. Just because your meat came frome wollies or coles doesn't mean your any less of a caveman than us!
Rant over I coped an earfull at a car park the other day as I have a sticker man was maent to hunt and fish! I told her to go suck on a soy bean probably farmed by child labour in asia to pay off a smuggling debt and I don't think she was impressed

I'm with you there mate I've been yelled at and even had my tyres let down everyone has there own way of life if you don't like my way shut up cause I don't care

[Sir Roofy]

Nice shots Roofy
Hope ya got some chilli stuffed in those roasts mate:-)


Tapp tillya Crap

no there wasnt but we had a jar of janes home mad chilli
that topped it of nicely

[Sir Roofy]

Nice work Roofy.

Sums uop the whole story fromy the way I see it - I know people hunt and or shoot for different reasons, but that series of pictures says it all.

What an experience. And...................yummo!!!!

thats what life is all about mate,wether you hunt and fish or take pics and bush walk its great to be in the out doors
with ppl that enjoy the same as you

[hekarewe]

Roofy i see thee challange has been layed down and gladly taken up hope the christ we get some now ROFLMAO

nice work mate and um friggin wish i was there for that feast!!!!!!

[boots]

My first deer taken on the queens birthday long weekend . very happy hunter indeed .
Rifle - remington 308win . 165nosler accubond handloads .

[Sir Roofy]

My first deer taken on the queens birthday long weekend . very happy hunter indeed .
Rifle - remington 308win . 165nosler accubond handloads .
well done mate one for the freezer
let me know if you want to go some time

[hekarewe]

nice shooting boots looks good n young make for some nice tender steaks

[boots]

This is truely what its all about at the end of the day . last nights dinner -Roast Venison with roast potatoes and onion with rice . tasted awesome .

[Silver]

Yummmmmm tasty!!!!

[macca86]

Where is my plate

[macca86]

Here's 2 of the 4 rabbits I shot on the weekend with my Remington 22/250 these 2 were a funny story we walked up on a promising area found some fresh scratchings and a single poo that was very fresh just said they have to be here somewhere then the pop out from a tree 20 m away the 250 was overkill at this distance sent them flying neck shots both of them. The other 2 were at night about 70 to 80 m on the run

We shall eat these both for tea tomorrow first time rabbit eaters. They wanted 20 bucks a bunny at the butcher all 4 cost me a dollar

[Sir Roofy]

Baked bunny nice

[macca86]

Here is a fox from before Christmas and a feed of crays from the dam that eat well

[macca86]

Also I'd love to have a forum hunt I have a mate plus Adrian that would love a sambar hunt if anyone could help us or guide for us I'd appreciate it

[Sir Roofy]

here is a fox from before christmas and a feed of crays from the dam that eat well

look like yabbies but they eat well,ya fox needs a feed tho

[macca86]

Yabbies crays kura many names different states yeah I'm surprised about that fox was near the homestead and the chickens stopped being killed after I took it

[growler2058]

Yabbies crays kura many names different states yeah I'm surprised about that fox was near the homestead and the chickens stopped being killed after I took it

Summer coat most likely makes him look a bit lighter


Sent from the crapper while on tappa

[Sir Roofy]

yabbies crays kura many names different states yeah i'm surprised about that fox was near the homestead and the chickens stopped being killed after i took it

worms mate tape worm suck the life outa them

[macca86]

worms mate tape worm suck the life outa them

Not a bad thing. I just got a tanning kit so I'm looking forward to winter coats and skinning to make gloves scarves etc as Jenni is learning to sew and make stuff

[Bloodyaussie]

One of my last hunts......

Got his one while we were getting set up to start whistling...was not even ready!!

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[Waza]

G'day,

Had a look around a few state forests in jan but not a lot to report as they were baited :-(

So spent most of my time fishing at Jervis Bay for Kingies and Flatty :-)

Looking fwd to chasing some ferals in the state forests shortly & breaking in the new Steiner Extreme Predator Binos hopefully spotting a deer.

Cheers

[macca86]

Nice one day I hope qld will allow state forest hunting one day

[NP99]

I know they shoot wild dogs out my way.. Since the gun buy back, feral animals has populated!

[macca86]

I took a drive out samfrd way through the state forest and came across a lovely red deer doe in all her glory but alas she got to roam free tear down native trees damage the ground etc she would have loved to be in my freezer.

Good news though 2 weeks till the rut and deer have been spotted in my family farm eating the tomatoes and zucchini so wish me luck over Easter

[NP99]

Yes mate good luck and safe shooting!

[macca86]

Happy hunting fella - still want to get out with you at some stage ...


Scotty (Bigrig)

Great Southern Camping
www.gscoffroad.com.au

I can't ave too many people on the family farm (1at a time) but can have a small group next door to the springs can camp shoot there and 4x4 next door.

[macca86]

Sounds good invite Adrian and any other shooters plus my other mate keep it under 7 people plenty of fire arms of different caliber to try get fresh meat for diner then test the trolls. May or June maybe

[Bloodyaussie]

You poor buggers...... not allowed to shoot in State Forests...?????

[macca86]

You poor buggers...... not allowed to shoot in State Forests...?????

Correct no hunting on crown land state forests. No duck or bird hunting. Only private land only only plus side is we don't work to open seasons. Anything on the feral list is fair game year round.
http://www.ssaa.org.au/hunting/state-and-territory-hunting-regulations.html#.UUbnqIwaySM

[threedogs]

See Mr Levi and his bunch of Clowns are stuffing it up for the Legit Duck hunter.
Some ppl been doing this for years and years, Shame on you Levi Shame

[NP99]

Correct no hunting on crown land state forests. No duck or bird hunting. Only private land only only plus side is we don't work to open seasons. Anything on the feral list is fair game year round.
http://www.ssaa.org.au/hunting/state-and-territory-hunting-regulations.html#.UUbnqIwaySM

Redclaw - no season, no bag limit and no size limit ( I know we don't shoot em) but they are on the ferrel list :)

[macca86]

And tasty too

[macca86]

Sorry boys easter is cancelled our dog jimmy said so 4 month old border collie x kelpie

[NP99]

Jimmy......good looking dog there mate!

[macca86]

Cheers mate wanna get him to learn to sniff out or chase out game just not latch on but the missus doesn't want to so he can just enjoy our walks

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sorry boys easter is cancelled our dog jimmy said so 4 month old border collie x kelpie

Wait till 2morrow when I show my kids the picture Ian, your going to be in a lot of trouble!

[NP99]

This is my lion. Paws the size of dinner plates.

[macca86]

Wait till 2morrow when I show my kids the picture Ian, your going to be in a lot of trouble!

Save you a mint on gifts though

[IronSparks]

macca - how are the plans going for a trip in Jun? I am just waiting for my licence to be approved then will be looking for places to help keep ferals at bay as well as get the fourby out in the scrub.

[threedogs]

Next fishing trip will have to get nearby member to cull a few bunnies for the pot. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm bunnies

Hope you worm your dogs often ,Macca

[janderson]

Next fishing trip will have to get nearby member to cull a few bunnies for the pot. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm bunnies

Hope you worm your dogs often ,Macca

Haven’t had any bunnies for a while, but got a cat this morning.

[hekarewe]

be thinking about Macca's june trip while up the cape chasing barra and boars LOL

[macca86]

Been working a bit lately been going on our family farm but mostly working on it rather than hunting it. Not much game to be had lately. I'm heading to cunnamulla in September hoping to get some pigs I hope and do this to it

[hekarewe]

Been working a bit lately been going on our family farm but mostly working on it rather than hunting it. Not much game to be had lately. I'm heading to cunnamulla in September hoping to get some pigs I hope and do this to it

poor little bugger did you pinch him out of the kindy pen????? could have let him grow up a bit first LOL

[macca86]

Was for a family BBQ it fed 16 adults with plenty leftover only paid $60 for the pig