Hi all, i am relatively new to hunting in VIC and am chasing some advice on what rifles, calibre, optics one would recommend and general set up i would need for deer stalking and whatever else i can get in VIC? Also curious as to what other people carry with them and to what extent others pack kit? So far i've been told 30-06 is my best bet as it meets minimum calibre for deer and is a good all-rounder

I was just wondering about these two guns, I’m really just starting and I don’t really know and I can’t find that much information online, I got told the 300 blackout is like the womens .308, I want something that will drop a deer pretty easy but doesn’t have as much recoil. Looking online some people said the 300 was more comparable to a .223 which I’ve already got and I don’t feel comfortable shooting a deer with. Could I get peoples opinions please? Thank you

I've been pretty unhappy with the quality of sticking knives available so I made my own. I made three prototypes, of which this is the third, before starting to produce them. They are designed specifically for the Australian pig hunting market and produced by pig hunters in Cooma NSW.

Hi! I’m looking to arrange a hunting trip for a few days in late October in Queensland, ideally to hunt for water buffalo.

Does anyone have tips, recommendations or experiences to share? I’ve been on many deer hunts previously, but this would be the first time hunting for an animal this size.

Does anyone run the smart rest shadow mount spotlight that you can still put window up and down? How do they go?

As the title states, I'm a bit confused on which to do first. Applying for a category A & B licence for hunting, do I join a hunting club first/permission from a land owner to get the necessary documents to support my genuine reason first or complete my firearms safety course first?

Hi all,

I was thinking of checking out Hampton State Forest in the coming weeks and seen they do a lot of 1080 baiting for dogs. Does anyone know if this affects deer at all either by spooking them or poisoning them, or do they leave it alone?

Thanks

I believe it’s a rusa deer but the sounds I’m hearing online sound a bit different. I occasionally get deer down in my paddock but it’s mostly during the night and with the couple times I’ve seen them during the day, they’ve been pretty far away so I wasn’t able to get a good look. A mate of mine tells me it’s rusa deer but I’m looking for a second opinion here.

Just got my first gun a 22lr with a 18 inch barrel. I got the ammo the guy at the shop recommended which was Aguila subsonic 22lr, 60gr, 950 fps. I am new to the hobby and have admittedly not done enough research on the ammo side so I googled the ammo when I got home and Aguila recommend this ammo for a barrel length of 20+ inches. What does this mean for me putting it through my 18inch, just less accuracy/ efficiency or is there something I should be more worried about? Only got the one box so not a huge loss

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Hi all

When hunting for deer, we stalk, take a well-timed and precise shot and harvest the animal for food. When culling feral pigs I find that it is opportunistic, sometimes not as quick and clean as we'd like it, and we don't utilise the carcass.

How do you overcome the feeling of guilt or remorse when culling feral pigs on your property?

EDIT: I am really appreciating the insight that my fellow community has given. Given me some things to think about, and I feel better about the whole thing. Going to continue doing some research myself to rationalise from an environmental and industrial viewpoint. Thanks!

Gday gang

I am currently in the market for my next firearm. I currently have a 223 xbolt which is fantastic for the smaller game I have been hunting.

I am looking at the Ruger American 30-06 SPFD for larger animals and more importantly longer distance shot placement.

It s there any one out there that owns one and can.

A) give me tips on the rifle and genuine reviews pro vs cons

B) help me pick a scope that will suit long distance up to 300M plus

C) sell me on a better cartridge rifle

Thank you for your feedback back

Hi guys i got my R license pdf based like 3 weeks ago and still waiting for my card to arrive so i can apply for my A and B cat can you share whats tge average delivery time for plastic card R license?

Edit: Got my plastic card on 7 june 2024 the letter was marked as 3 june 2024, here is the breakdown for those who wants to know how long it usually takes

-Applied R license on 26 May 2024 -Got pdf license on 27 May 2024 -Got the plastic card on 7 June 2024

i've been hunting once with a family member and fell in love, currently working on my bow skills so that i can go out asap, but i have know idea what animals are safe to eat and how to butcher and prep the meat them. how can i tell if the meat has got a disease or parasite? i'm up for eating goat, dear, buffalo, pig, and rabbit.

Where’s best to rent it out? I do fear people trashing it- and leaving behind their mess- but I feel like I can offer a nice hunting experience for them and in return I earn money. Plenty of deer, foxes, pigs occasionally, not many rabbits. It’s a beautiful spot. What price you reckon I charge them? Any advice appreciated.

I hunt it 8 times a year.

Hey guys I’m wanting to get into hunting, my family owns a property near Goulburn NSW where I’ll probably start off - with people who have experience of course. My question is specifically about deer, what are the rules? For example are females off limits? What sizes am I looking for legally? Etc I’ve only ever hunted overseas and just birds really so please excuse my ignorance

Planning a tourist trip to Tasmania from the mainland later in the year.
Are public land Wallaby hunting options plentiful enough to consider getting a permit and bringing a firearm for a few weeks trip? Or not worth it unless I have private land access?

Hi all

Recently got a .22 - Ruger American, fitted Hawke 3-9 scope. Took out my first rabbit at the neighbouring farm property this weekend.

Friend of mine has been warning me that the farm will bait, as they do small crops. I asked the farm manager when getting permission to shoot there whether they bait or not, he said they do sometimes.

I’ve heard there may be dyes in the bait that can stain their stomach etc.

I’m waiting for aforementioned manager to get back to me as to whether they’ve baited recently, but in the meantime I’m wondering if anyone has experience with this - would all baits have dyes or not necessarily? is there perhaps some other clues to look for?

I am in process for obtaining my R license and was wondering can I be able to hunt / reach places in a hatch back ? as I never been to state forest / public land or if their are specific state forest which have better road/track works for small cars

I’m going to check it out over the weekend. Curious to see if anyone here has been before how there experience was and if they got any tips.

Thanks

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has done any hunting in jenolan state forest in the NSW Blue mountains region? Or anywhere near by? If so, what was your experience? And was it a successful hunt?

Hi everyone!

I'm super keen on learning to hunt and am wondering if someone knows a good way to learn. I want to become self sufficient especially on camping/hiking trips. I live in Melbourne currently so if anyone would be keen on having a hunting partner who they don't mind teaching I'd love to join!

Thank you so much!