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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Total Posts
1,127
Posts Per Day
0.32
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Last Activity
Yesterday 08:43 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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657 Likes

  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck 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, 06:02 PM
  2. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam 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, 04:52 PM
  3. Poko
    Poko 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, 04:05 PM
  4. Sika 8
    Sika 8 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, 02:12 PM
  5. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 02:11 PM
  6. Poko
    Poko liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 24-07-2024, 12:07 AM
  7. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 23-07-2024, 10:37 PM
  8. RV1
    RV1 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 23-07-2024, 03:13 PM
  9. Pixie Z
    Pixie Z liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 22-07-2024, 11:01 PM
  10. yeah_na_missed
    yeah_na_missed liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 22-07-2024, 09:41 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : "Oh sh#t" overnight kit
    Good stuff, guys! During 40 years as a SAR practitioner, I always asked of people who had spent a night, or part of a night, out unexpectedly: "What did you wish you had with you?" The responses were...
    Liked On: 22-07-2024, 05:33 PM
  12. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : LandSAR volunteers should I
    Track and clue awareness produces better results at SAR and hunting...
    Liked On: 02-07-2024, 09:49 PM
  13. 30.06king
    30.06king 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: 28-06-2024, 08:18 PM
  14. caberslash
    caberslash liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Upgrading varmint rig
    This is what DoC had made for their staff who euthanase whales.. 14.5 x 115 round (.308 for comparison ). Mind you, back in the 1980s, the Forest Service ranger at South Head (Kaipara Harbour)...
    Liked On: 28-06-2024, 09:45 AM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Upgrading varmint rig
    This is what DoC had made for their staff who euthanase whales.. 14.5 x 115 round (.308 for comparison ). Mind you, back in the 1980s, the Forest Service ranger at South Head (Kaipara Harbour)...
    Liked On: 28-06-2024, 09:37 AM

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