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Hi mate Your best option for hunting near Melbourne in June will be sambar deer. They're tough hunting in mountainous country, but if you're up for a challenge they're a fantastic game species. It'll still be a couple of hours drive to get into good country. There's public land (with permit) or...

A highly recommended hunt folks. I've been fortunate to hunt this amazing concession twice. It's massive, untouched country with fantastic game numbers, and Big Country are a quality outfit.

Missed this one! Cheers mate. I'm looking forward to getting him on the wall. ;)

Shoulder mount everything!! *Disclaimer: I am a taxidermist ;)

Welcome aboard Alex, great to have you on this excellent forum. For any members interested in hunting in Australia, look no further than Big Country Safaris. In my opinion they've well and truly earned the right to call themselves Australia's premier big game outfitter, although Alex is more...

I've done four safaris now and haven't shot anything out of a truck or blind. Not my cup of tea. But nothing against anyone else - it's your money, your hunting ethics, and your story to tell. Just be resolute in how you wish to hunt and clear in your communication.

This Red stag was a heart shot, complete bang-flop at 270m. Dead in his tracks. Not a mark on him externally, but massive internal damage from the 135gn Atomic 29 copper bullet in my 7mmRM. I put it down to the heart being empty or full when hit, as of course most heart shots will run a bit...

They most certainly have, thank you. Although I'm yet to venture back to Namibia. One day, perhaps. I am glad you had a much better experience and are happy with the results. Good hunting.

38 for my first Safari in Namibia. I'm 45 now, about to set off for trip #5, with #6 already booked as well

I reload for everything, including the DG hunts I've done. I'm pretty cautious anyhow with a good system of checks, but will admit I go to a few extra lengths with DG loads to ensure consistency.

Cheers mate. If you follow to the end of that thread, you'll see photos of a much more recent batch of tanned capes. Unfortunately, nothing has improved from where I sit. I cannot and will never recommend anybody to use their services. As I mentioned in that thread, in Australia we have the...

I couldn't agree more and will never waste another cent there. My recommendation for Namibia is Ingwe Wildlife Art.

Yes, still have it mate, hopefully it'll have a date with some sambar later this year on a walk in hunt.

Make it a rum and I'm sold ;) That 6.5 would be a cracking cartridge.

Banteng for me. A special animal in a special place. But more people would probably say our Water Buffalo, or locals might say Sambar. I'll also second the posters mentioning free-range Tahr, one of the most challenging hunts anywhere.

Love my Ruger 77 Mk. II .350RM. It wears a 2-7 Kahles scope in Warne mounts. Loaded with 225 or 250gn Woodleigh PP's, it's been great on camels, sambar, pigs and a range of smaller stuff.

Back to KMG Safaris on the Eastern Cape in August for Sable. Heading over with a bunch of Aussie first-timers which will be fun.

Those were all late season hunts around September. So it's extremely hot & humid. Water has dried up to only permanent pools. It can be thirsty work, but a very rewarding time to hunt if you can hack it!

No worries, I've just added a couple of photos. Great topic, hunting bovines is great fun and takes you to some awesome places!

Our Australian water Buffalo are big, heavy animals with no natural predators. So they'll typically stand their ground, or if something takes their interest, they'll actually come in for a look. With the wind right, they are reasonably easy to stalk. But they are equally tough to kill and can...

I think anyone who enjoys Bovine hunting must put Banteng on the list. They are a special hunt in a fantastic wilderness area. And of course, we have Water Buffalo and Scrub Bulls as well, both fun to hunt and the Scrubbers can get pretty exciting ;) Water buff are inquisitive by nature which...

I've used my .375H&H and .458WM quite a bit here in Australia on our big game, including Buffalo, Scrub Bulls, and Banteng. I'd consider the 338 or 9.3 as a sensible minimum for these animals, stalking mature bulls on foot. But the bigger cals certainly work well.

I'd go in July. In fact, I'll be back in the EC in August. Qantas is the only logical flight choice unfortunately. We overnight in Sydney, allow plenty of time in the morning with Border Force etc, then overnight in Joburg as well, using a permit service to clear our rifles. Any questions...

It's a Mk. X yes. No I don't have a second lug. Only mods are a Model 70 style safety and barrel band.

Good to hear. I have two of their Medallist stocks, on my 458WM and 7mmRM. While they may not be classic walnut, they've been 100% reliable and they fit me well.

Well, exciting times this week as my trophy crate from this hunt finally arrived. Capes are fully tanned for mounting, as per Australian import requirements. Skulls have been well cleaned without overboiling, and horns are not burnt and black. Very happy with the work by Universal Trophy...

If I already had flights booked, I'd be wanting the hunt booked asap. In fact, that's the opposite of how I usually go about it. May is also the busy rut period for many species, I'd think most reputable outfitters would be booked out already. Personally, I'd vet the outfit on AH and get it...

I hate it, almost as much as I hate novelty mounts.....

About the only real public land hunting opportunity is for Sambar deer in Victoria's Alpine country. Its quite challenging mountain hunting. You certainly can't just hire a car and drive around shooting Buffalo. Disregard those inflated SCI Buffalo prices. In my opinion the best Buffalo...

Great footage mate, well put together. Looking forward to being back there in 2024. :)

Great stuff fellas. That late season hunting is very productive, but you're right, the heat is no joke. ;)

Plenty of good accommodation close to the V&A waterfront which is a beautiful area with heaps of shopping and restaurants within a short walk. You can book plenty of tourist things here too including Robbin Island day tours. Table Mountain is awesome and the cable cars are a must. A day trip...

Thanks one and all for the replies so far, please keep them coming. I've already flicked a few emails off to some of the outfitters mentioned. To answer a few other points raised: Being an Australian with no experience on moose, self guided isn't an option for me. While I hunt for the...

Hi all from Australia. I'm looking to plan a Moose hunt for 2025 or 2026, as it's well and truly risen to the top of my bucket list! As someone who has done all my hunting in the South Pacific and Africa, I'm really not up with US & Canadian hunting. So I'd like to mine your good selves for...

Very well said. Sadly, there are plenty of dodgy operators up there, and many clients wouldn't even know the difference. Two questions to ask - Do they hold a Corporate Firearm Licence to be able to legally run Safaris? And do they have a section 19 or other relevant agreement to run safari...

Great report mate. It's great fun up there. ;)

Great adventure mate, it's fantastic country. Keep it coming! For the readers, I think it should be made clear that most of those licensing/firearm accreditation requirements are only to be a part of the public land Backcountry Hunting program. For those travelling here for a hunt with a...

I've done a few NT trips now mate, but this was exceptional. ;)

One day we won't have a return date mate ;)

I truly believe that anyone who enjoys Africa, and remote untouched places in general, would love Australia's Northern Territory. A hunt for Buffalo, Scrub Bull, Banteng and Boar is right up there. Like Africa, choosing the right outfitter is essential. New Zealand offers some remarkable...

Very nice pick up! I was lucky enough to inherit my Dads '42 Lithgow. All matching, but he did refinish the stock many years back, leaving it a bit too glossy. But it still shoots great with mild handloads with 160gn Atomic 29 bullets.

Welcome aboard mate, nice to see fellow Aussies on here. ;)

Thanks Don. Nothing wrong with your eyesight, Graham used to hunt this concession some years ago. There's been some big improvements in camp though, certainly a hot shower at day's end is very welcome! Cheers Tim

Thanks mate. Yes we certainly had a good chorus going a few nights, especially once there was a few heads stacked up the hill from camp ;)

Cheers, it sure was! It should be on the list for anyone who enjoys remote true wilderness hunting, in one of earth's truly untouched areas. ;)

Thanks Gents, appreciate it. I know a guy, but he won't get to them for about 4 years. And his alcohol bill sucks! ;) The Buff capes are something else. Over an inch thick and super tough. One must score them heavily to get salt penetration, and it's tough work in the heat. We usually brine...

Thank you, appreciate you reading.

Cheers Benny. I've been lucky to do a few NT hunts now and they're all good, but this one was special ;)