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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Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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657 Likes

  1. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Another shooting in New Lynn yesterday
    Considering the number of "motor cycle enthusiasts" in Auckland that have succumbed to gunshot wounds and being run over lately, Cuddles Coster's approach to leave the gangs alone, seems to be...
    Liked On: 03-03-2023, 12:47 PM
  2. MarkN
    MarkN liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Another shooting in New Lynn yesterday
    Considering the number of "motor cycle enthusiasts" in Auckland that have succumbed to gunshot wounds and being run over lately, Cuddles Coster's approach to leave the gangs alone, seems to be...
    Liked On: 02-03-2023, 06:04 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Any ex NZ forest service fellas here?
    Yeah, the real term is "exclosure"..designed to keep grazing animals out so the growth outside could be compared with the growth inside.
    Liked On: 02-03-2023, 04:36 PM
  4. Chur Bay
    Chur Bay liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Smash and Grab
    You're a good dad, bro! Onya! Watch out he doesn't outshoot you from now on!
    Liked On: 13-02-2023, 04:29 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    The Grond case is interesting: he has an "A" licence and a "C" endorsement. He was only outed as a result of search warrants on a property he was involved with. He didn't hand in 2 MSSAs during the...
    Liked On: 19-01-2023, 06:56 PM
  6. 6x47
    6x47 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Deer in Strange Places
    You're not going to believe this, but recently saw 3 red hinds and a stag, not 2km from Auckland's CBD. Didn't have a rifle with me though. The staff at Auckland Zoo frown on that sort of...
    Liked On: 18-01-2023, 09:15 PM
  7. GdaRock
    GdaRock liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Deer in Strange Places
    You're not going to believe this, but recently saw 3 red hinds and a stag, not 2km from Auckland's CBD. Didn't have a rifle with me though. The staff at Auckland Zoo frown on that sort of...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 10:22 PM
  8. Bent Barrel
    Bent Barrel liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Feeling sick after reading this !
    The Grond case is interesting: he has an "A" licence and a "C" endorsement. He was only outed as a result of search warrants on a property he was involved with. He didn't hand in 2 MSSAs during the...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 09:49 PM
  9. Sika stag
    Sika stag liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Deer in Strange Places
    You're not going to believe this, but recently saw 3 red hinds and a stag, not 2km from Auckland's CBD. Didn't have a rifle with me though. The staff at Auckland Zoo frown on that sort of...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 09:41 PM
  10. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Deer in Strange Places
    You're not going to believe this, but recently saw 3 red hinds and a stag, not 2km from Auckland's CBD. Didn't have a rifle with me though. The staff at Auckland Zoo frown on that sort of...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 07:31 PM
  11. norsk
    norsk liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Deer in Strange Places
    You're not going to believe this, but recently saw 3 red hinds and a stag, not 2km from Auckland's CBD. Didn't have a rifle with me though. The staff at Auckland Zoo frown on that sort of...
    Liked On: 17-01-2023, 07:26 PM
  12. cally woo
    cally woo liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Introduction (to Taranaki)
    F*&k off...nah, just joking! Welcome aboard! Good luck in your quest..
    Liked On: 14-01-2023, 10:06 PM
  13. Butch73
    Butch73 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Redundant Calibres
    Talking of accuracy and the quest for an accurate calibre/rifle, most modern firearms can shoot better than the person holding them.
    Liked On: 13-01-2023, 06:55 PM
  14. small_caliber
    small_caliber liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Redundant Calibres
    Talking of accuracy and the quest for an accurate calibre/rifle, most modern firearms can shoot better than the person holding them.
    Liked On: 11-01-2023, 10:32 PM
  15. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Redundant Calibres
    Talking of accuracy and the quest for an accurate calibre/rifle, most modern firearms can shoot better than the person holding them.
    Liked On: 10-01-2023, 02:33 PM

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