Have walked down a track with the mutt to a clearing, 1hr later walk back along the same same track and there is an deer standing staring at me... Whitetail are a bit different though
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 09:12 PM
Yep seen another member shot 2 fallow in the same spot a day apart
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 09:12 PM
If an area has taken a sustained amount of pressure over time the amount of animals will be reduced. You just have to get out there and see for yourself what sort of population exists in any given...
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 09:12 PM
I've seen deer in the same spot as deer spooked less than 3 hours previous. Whilst moving down wind I've seen and spooked deer, tahr, chamois and pigs. When I get far enough down wind I turn around...
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 09:12 PM
The next day? Absolutely worth a look.
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 09:12 PM
We were out pig hunting, didn't get anything so went to the back paddock to knock over one of the domestic pigs. As we rode up with the bailers a wild boar jumped up out of the fern and hightailed it...
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 08:53 PM
Watched a mate miss an easy 270yard shot a couple of weeks ago, we searched around the area with a dog just in case. Next morning another deer was standing in exactly the same spot, nek minute...
Liked On: 25-10-2022, 08:26 PM
Watch little creek river mouths flowing out of thick bush,creeks say 2 to 6 mtr wide with spring grass around amongst tussock grass.Like a super market for deer every year.Walk up these creeks a...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 05:19 PM
It’s winter so don’t hunt high exposed areas and focus on medium - low areas with shelter, sun and feed. Sika are susceptible to the cold, particularly wind so if it’s windy look in places where they...
Liked On: 12-08-2022, 07:57 PM
There’s a few in the north too. Like he says, make sure you shoot a few. They need culling. https://youtu.be/6KXiQdW-YeY
Liked On: 12-08-2022, 07:56 PM
Just been looking online, not much factory 7mm08 around but there is some. If you were not going with that calibre what would you go with other than a cream puff. Not getting a man bun for anyone....
Liked On: 12-08-2022, 07:43 PM
I've had 2 bad experiences eating venison and they have both been sika. Sika stag with good layer of fat in March, aged for 1 week. Tough and chewy. Really had me scratching my head on that one. ...
Liked On: 08-03-2022, 08:19 AM
I'd say it was a combo of a little long on the age, and time of year. The hinds have been raising babies so can be a bit skinny and in less great condition. Just part of the game, I don't mind a bit...
Liked On: 08-03-2022, 08:19 AM
You could try what the Chinese do to ‘prepare’ tougher meat. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda in litre of water in Pyrex jug. Immerse backstrap in liquid, whole one if younger animal. Soak for...
Liked On: 03-03-2022, 04:34 PM
awesome I knew I grew a pineapple plant for a reason I think I just found out why haha
Liked On: 02-03-2022, 01:08 PM