I'll start this by saying that I'm certain that camo makes a huge difference when hunting. I know this because it makes me happy and that is enough for me to keep wearing it. No idea if animals give a shit or not.

Anyways, I went to the US a few years ago and checked out the big hunting stores and came back with some mid-tier clothing only to compare it to my Hunters Element stuff and found that in most cases, the HE stuff was better quality.

I did look at the Kuiu and First Lite stuff that seemed pretty great but I went when nothing was on sale and it was crazy expensive at full RRP + $USD conversion. At the time I couldn't afford it but these days I'm happy to splash out for better gear.

For those that haven't been bound by a budget, what have you found to be the absolute best quality of clothing for pants, shirts, jumper/sweater, etc? I'm keen to take another look at upgrading but will have to seek out places to see particular brands so any thoughts would be appreciated.

Hi All,

I would be out on my first hunting trip. I want to hunt a goat first since I heard they are easier than deer. I m in Penrith NSW, which forest would you suggest to go out scouting for goats. Also what signs and habitat should I search there. And on map how do I identify the areas before I go. Would be going alone as I don’t have any partners. And it would be a day trip on Sat. Car - Subaru forester and I think it will take me almost 90% of the forest roads. Thanks.

Keen to help in the fight against feral goats here in Vic and was wondering if anyone had any experience eating goats they’d killed? Government website lists the following diseases, which exposure to can be managed through good hygiene and cooking.

Or is it the breed of feral goat a poor meat to eat?

More specifically bow hunt

Most of my life I have been shooting rabbits, foxes, on my family property. I am keen to get into deer hunting in NSW State Forests does anyone have any tips or recommendations? What calibre should I use? How do I stalk an animal? I am not new to shooting guns but I am a complete noob when it comes to this style of hunting, anything will help..

Does anyone know if Tallaganda State Forest is worth hunting in? Its the closest state forest to me that allows shooting.

Thanks 🍻🍻

Hey, What would be the best calibre for this purpose? I will be shooting foxes, roos, and the odd goat, deer and pig. I like 223 for its price, and I have seen it drop fallow deer and goats but is it worth getting a 243 instead?

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Hi, I just bought a illusion systems extinguisher whitetail call, and I wondering if it would work on any Australian deer species. It can do fawn, doe and buck noises and is easy to change tone by cupping hands. I’ve seen someone call in a fallow buck with a hog grunter.

Hey Fellas,

As above I need a few tips on locations and how to start / plan a hunt. New to hunting but have gone a couple years without any luck yet.

Can seem to find plenty of hinds but no stags.

Thanks.

I’m just started bow hunting and will follow up with my local club in the new year to see if I can get some local knowledge as well but just booked in for tomorrow morning and not sure where to start at Olney State Forest. If anyone has some tips I’d appreciate it.

Hey guys

From Tassie, me and a mate really want to go shoot some pigs but no wild pigs here (apparently there’s 100 loose in the north west of the state but farmers don’t want you to shoot them for some reason :/ )

Is there anywhere in VIC or NSW where you can go on public land and shoot them? I’ve seen a shit load up the cape a few years ago but that was before having my firearms licence and we’ll only have around a week off to do it.

Any tips, areas or advice would be much appreciated. Also what’s the min. calibers for pigs around? Got a shotgun, .223 and 6.5 Creedmoor.

Currently located regional QLD with relevant licenses and access, would having a Wedgetail be superior to a Remington 7600, given the current issues with non Remington magazines not cycling? (Tried lucky 13, black mamba and everything) used in relatively close country on pigs.

What calibre would be the best for shooting foxes, rabbits and hares?

Specifically camping and public land hunting in NSW ?

Part of me wants to be out there for a couple of days because I have time off.

But I am dreading the insects and unbearable heat.

Hi guys, would anyone have any information on falling steel plate specs? I want to build a falling plates rack for our range using 9mm pistol but can't find any specs on them, I know they have 6 x 200mm (8") plates around 10mm thick but what would be the distance between plates ? Plate height? ...that sort of thing. Any information appreciated Cheers

Im looking to shoot foxes, hares, goats, small pigs and fallow deer on my property. What would be the best calibre? I used to use a .223 on goats and it worked just fine but is it powerful enough for pigs and deer?

Hey guys just wondering if automatic guns are legal for the purpose of killing feral animals such as pigs? Would you need to be a professional shooter with permits?

I was reading this article about feral cats. The numbers are insane. It just shows what has to be done!

https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au/feral-cat-management-australia/

Hey Guys, What would you recommend for shooting foxes, dogs, pigs and goats out to 200/300? In NSW Thinking 223 vs 243 vs 308. Thanks

Going hunting soon on the holidays with my dad, and i was wondering what camo i should be using for this property here
Inland Hunting Properties - Rockhampton #1 QLD Hunting Property

Hi guys

I’m based in Victoria and have just started getting into duck hunting. I’ve heard it can be challenging to break into the hobby without knowing others who are already involved. I was wondering if anyone has advice on how to connect with other hunters or if anyone might be open to mentoring me and taking me out on a few hunts to learn the ropes. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Hey everyone,

Myself and my young family moved over from South Africa not even a year ago. As such, I do not have a firearm license.

I have been trying to find a place to go hunt deer, but from everything I’ve seen you need to take your own guns.

So my question: is it possible to visit a piece of land and hunt with the landowner and use his firearms under his supervision ? If so, anyone know of a place in Vic? I am keen for a trophy and stocking up the chest freezer. My son is almost at the age where I want to take him hunting.

Thanks.

Hey everyone, I’m currently waiting for my gun licence to be processed but I want to get a head start on my research to find a decent rifle. I’m after a 243 preferably because my father owns a 308 and a 17hmr. Any recommendations on 243 rifles?

Feral cats, dogs, foxes, pigs, you name it. At this point, letting them adapt is just killing off the old ecosystem, and all of its unique marsupials and native birds. And you all know this. It should be a sport. There is nothing cruel about killing these non-native animals that are completely unwanted or unnecessary. Anyways, who all does this?

Would there be a market for hunting location services for public/private lands?

I own professional drones with thermal imaging and mapping capabilities and was thinking of expanding my business into offering heat mapping/game animal surveys.

For example, if you wanted to find out what type/amount of game animals are in a target area (either state forest or private you have permission on), would you pay for a service to come out and produce an overlay pointing out where and what is on that land?

Located Snowy region NSW

This is probably a dumb question but I’m going to ask anyway in a bid to save $$$ - I’m a beginner and I have an old snow shell jacket but it’s light green/teal. Could I use this to start hunting or am I going to be way too visible? Sorry for the poor quality image.