Jake&Chris Report post Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Hi Guys, Jake here I have been hunting deer with my father Chris for about 8 years in the high country Victoria, our caliber of choice is a 300WSM and 7mm rem Mag. Where very keen hunters and want to grow our knowledge and hone our skills in the elusive chase. Grant Baker referred me to this page Edited August 13, 2017 by Jake&Chris 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamHuntVic Report post Posted August 13, 2017 Welcome Jake and Chris. See it works. You've got a lot of reading to do. Keep your eye on any sambar hunts coming up and ask if you can com along. Grant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harrison Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Hi Harrison here do a lot of trout fishing and 4wding in the Vic high country and Otway region, getting as remote as I can. joining to gather more insight into the type of gear people are using and general chat about getting out there and enjoying the bush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew2017 Report post Posted August 29, 2017 Hi all, About to get back into hunting after a 10 year hiatus, deer specifically. Grew up in the Otways but planning to explore the alpine areas. Cheers, Drew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balltearer Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Theres more species in and around the Otways,including hoggies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308bever Report post Posted August 30, 2017 dont forget the puma down there too (((-; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew2017 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Yeah, use to get a few fallow as a kid, saw a red once or twice. Unfortunately, the farm sold and moved away... Fortunately the womans from Mansfield. Speaking of the otway panther... one day after school, got a fair distance away from home on the dirtbike and got stuck on a hill, subsequently ran out of fuel. By this time is was getting dark and I was an hours ride away, so burried the bike under some bark and started walking. Got out of the thick bush and nearer to some farming land a couple hours later, still couldnt see a thing but I could hear footsteps as I walked and when I would stop, they would too. Quietly shitting my 13 year old self thinking I was about to be eaten by a panther - old man partly to blame for this - reckoned he had seen one... Anyway, got to a bit more of a clearing and the moon was shedding a bit more light, turns out the panther was actually a bunch of cows following me along the fence line. Still had to walk half the night to get home though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308bever Report post Posted August 31, 2017 i was chasing fallow down nearish simpson and the next thing i had 40 odd young heifers chasing around me looking for a feed, not ideal stalking for the next 20 minutes, then there was the bloody great big angus bull another time stalking me, ends up it was a neighbour`s pet!!! good luck mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zangetsu Report post Posted September 10, 2017 Hi Alll Victorian Bow hunter here looking for tips, properties, hunt buddies and properties to start hunting deer and other species in Vic Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil42 Report post Posted September 13, 2017 Hay guys New to hunting but pritty keen on hunting some boar and fox, partner and i are currently waiting to do our firearms safety course so we can apply for our licence missus wants just a .17 or .22 of sum sort pobs a savage axis, and im looking at getting a tikka T3x or browning X-bolt, i also have PSE stinger-x Thanks guys hopefully see ya round some day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray17 Report post Posted September 15, 2017 G'day all, looking to get into hunting and thought this forum might give me a chance to get some good tips from some good blokes! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurkishBread Report post Posted September 16, 2017 Hey Guys, I'm just looking at getting into hunting and the outdoors a whole lot more. Thought this would be a great way to learn a little and hopefully make my experience a whole lot easier and find some sneaky tips and tricks a long the way. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
living_the_dream Report post Posted September 16, 2017 Hi all, I'm getting back into hunting after a 15-year absence due to working around the country and building a family. Now my boys are wanting to get more involved and wanting to re-engage back into the hunting community! Have 3 rifles (.22, .222 & 30-06). Going to reload this time around as well and looking forward to getting back out there Cheers and happy hunting to all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 8 Report post Posted September 25, 2017 G'day All new to the site and keen to hear about everyone's adventures!! cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konrad Report post Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Scott 8 said: G'day All new to the site and keen to hear about everyone's adventures!! cheers Hey Scott, Welcome mate. Relatively new myself. One of the first questions I asked was where were all the reports? Guessing you would be keen on the sambar? Search "wonnangatta" there are a few there. Enjoy mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUARK Report post Posted October 25, 2017 G'Day, fellow gun lovers. Keen to hear about guns and hunting. Thx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANZAC Report post Posted October 29, 2017 Kia Ora and to hi all, * Long intro, sorry. My name is Regan (34), from central North Island of New Zealand. Now living in NW Melbourne Vic. I have been in oz working flat out for the last 12yrs. Supporting my family has been my mission. After separating from my long time wife, which was fairly amicable. But as many will know, the head aches that arise really throw you about. With good mates lending an ear and also turning to nature to ease my mind, thats exactly what it did. Getting amongst nature is humbling and spiritual if you let it. To be able to sustain yourself on what the bush offers instead of Hungry Jacks or Coles is pretty damn amazing. I have two beautiful and growing kids. Girl 14, Boy 11 it has been hard on them. Me and the ex just want the best for them. My girl doesnt want to hang with dad anymore unless its in the mall. And my boy is at the prime age to soak up this stuff, I am itching to get him in the bush. And he is keen as mustard. Sorry to lay out my life out on here but just putting myself out there. I know there are many guys going through the same thing and some take it really hard. Many are shy or ashamed to speak up. It didnt help me to keep it all inside an stew. Strongly recommend getting it out and also counseling doesn't hurt. I'm sure most would agree, that as I am. Here to lend an ear or even better, catch up and get to know a fellow hunter gatherer for a hunt then a beer. I am renewing my love for the bush and nature, and also showing my boy a little of how we grew up. I grew up in the country in NZ and have always hunted. Now in oz, I have always maintained my fresh and saltwater fishing but was to lazy to jump the hoops to get my firearms until recently. Just was never to keen on running into my first deadly snake I think, but i suppose you got to be one with nature hey. I have been all over Australia for work (electrical) and holidays, and I def made a good decision to live in VIC. Over the 8yrs working all over the state I have seen some beautiful sights and barely seen half of it. Done more fishing than hunting but thats about to balance out. Looking forward to venturing into high country Vic. I will cut it off there, i tend to go on a bit lol, i have a few stories and have been on some hunts where i have had the opportunity to drop some animals (sambar mainly) and shared in the spoils of mates victories (Sambar tastes so good). Cant wait till my chosen quarry hits the deck. Much like fishing, the catch is just the icing on the cake. (unless the freezer is empty) See you on the fourms Regz .308 TIKKA T3 CTR BLUED/SYNTHETIC TRIJICON ACCUPOINT 3-9X40 MILDOT AMBER ATLAS BIPOD - LOVE IT! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samburstalker Report post Posted October 29, 2017 2 hours ago, ANZAC said: Kia Ora and to hi all, * Long intro, sorry. My name is Regan (34), from central North Island of New Zealand. Now living in NW Melbourne Vic. I have been in oz working flat out for the last 12yrs. Supporting my family has been my mission. After separating from my long time wife, which was fairly amicable. But as many will know, the head aches that arise really throw you about. With good mates lending an ear and also turning to nature to ease my mind, thats exactly what it did. Getting amongst nature is humbling and spiritual if you let it. To be able to sustain yourself on what the bush offers instead of Hungry Jacks or Coles is pretty damn amazing. I have two beautiful and growing kids. Girl 14, Boy 11 it has been hard on them. Me and the ex just want the best for them. My girl doesnt want to hang with dad anymore unless its in the mall. And my boy is at the prime age to soak up this stuff, I am itching to get him in the bush. And he is keen as mustard. Sorry to lay out my life out on here but just putting myself out there. I know there are many guys going through the same thing and some take it really hard. Many are shy or ashamed to speak up. It didnt help me to keep it all inside an stew. Strongly recommend getting it out and also counseling doesn't hurt. I'm sure most would agree, that as I am. Here to lend an ear or even better, catch up and get to know a fellow hunter gatherer for a hunt then a beer. I am renewing my love for the bush and nature, and also showing my boy a little of how we grew up. I grew up in the country in NZ and have always hunted. Now in oz, I have always maintained my fresh and saltwater fishing but was to lazy to jump the hoops to get my firearms until recently. Just was never to keen on running into my first deadly snake I think, but i suppose you got to be one with nature hey. I have been all over Australia for work (electrical) and holidays, and I def made a good decision to live in VIC. Over the 8yrs working all over the state I have seen some beautiful sights and barely seen half of it. Done more fishing than hunting but thats about to balance out. Looking forward to venturing into high country Vic. I will cut it off there, i tend to go on a bit lol, i have a few stories and have been on some hunts where i have had the opportunity to drop some animals (sambar mainly) and shared in the spoils of mates victories (Sambar tastes so good). Cant wait till my chosen quarry hits the deck. Much like fishing, the catch is just the icing on the cake. (unless the freezer is empty) See you on the fourms Regz .308 TIKKA T3 CTR BLUED/SYNTHETIC TRIJICON ACCUPOINT 3-9X40 MILDOT AMBER ATLAS BIPOD - LOVE IT! Welcome aboard Regz get on board the hunts that get posted up 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunemaster Report post Posted October 30, 2017 Hi to all, I’m a mallee boy based in north west Victoria, do most of my shooting in the arid areas of western NSW. Do mostly fox and pig shooting protecting organic sheep farming in this area. see you in the forums Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ajs1989 Report post Posted November 3, 2017 G'day guys, New here, keen to learn more about hunting in Australia, particularly deer in Victoria. Looking forward to having a chat on here. Cheers, Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galant Report post Posted November 10, 2017 Hi All. New to site and new to hunting, keen to gain insight and knowledge. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yowi Report post Posted November 10, 2017 Hi all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANZAC Report post Posted November 16, 2017 On 29/10/2017 at 12:42 PM, samburstalker said: Welcome aboard Regz get on board the hunts that get posted up Thanks mate, will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordo350 Report post Posted November 25, 2017 Hi guys. New to the gun world. Need to learn how to control some imported ferals. ie foxes and rabbits . I've already got myself a 223 Remington which i need to sight in. This is my first gun so looking for info on how to look after it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimwha Report post Posted December 2, 2017 Hey Lads, Born and breed Victorian, been away for many years and just returned home.. Moving into stalking right now, own a Sako 85 .308 as a scrub gun and a Winchester M70 feather-light 22-250 to remove pests. Happy hunting! Later for now.. Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
