About Ranger 888

Basic Information


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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1,127
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0.32
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Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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  1. Woody
    Woody liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Turning 78 next month: very keen to get a deer on the ground within the next 2 years (it will have to be on flattish ground, or downhill there and back!) and then I can think about selling the...
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 05:14 PM
  2. john m
    john m liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    So Mickey Duck,what do you do with the shag? Cook it? Just asking for a friend..
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:32 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Notes for Old Codgers
    Grandpamac: that's because the tectonic plates are moving slowly, hence the hills are getting higher and steeper, and the kilometres are getting longer. Well, that's how I cope with the situation....
    Liked On: 16-08-2024, 04:16 PM
  4. Quick
    Quick liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 15-08-2024, 01:16 PM
  5. Muttonguts
    Muttonguts liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 15-08-2024, 07:34 AM
  6. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 03:03 PM
  7. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 01:47 PM
  8. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 01:28 PM
  9. Fatberg
    Fatberg liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 01:16 PM
  10. buell984
    buell984 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : How do crims get their firearms, Mr Cahill?
    Watched on Youtube a documentary by Michael Morrah where he interviews a senior Customs investigator and a high ranking police officer on how crims obtain firearms in NZ. Watch "The Emerging Gun...
    Liked On: 14-08-2024, 12:35 PM
  11. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Upgrading varmint rig
    Thought I might upgrade the varmint rig, to bring some greater certainty in dealing with the big buck possums that predate my lemon trees at night. I've settled on a 4 gauge rifle, spitting out a...
    Liked On: 04-08-2024, 02:57 PM
  12. Dylz4a
    Dylz4a liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 10:13 PM
  13. Kiwilad2021
    Kiwilad2021 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Whats the value of this crossman pistol?
    $100 to a collector...that's a tidy package.
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 09:49 PM
  14. Ned
    Ned liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 09:34 PM
  15. Northkiwi
    Northkiwi liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    When I was a NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft instructor, had to attend a 2 day "Instructor Development" course, based at an outdoor education centre. It was raining, and after a roast dinner on...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 06:37 PM

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