Edition 62

Australian Hunter

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From the Editor
Australian Hunter 62 arrives with keen hunter and photographer Rhys Leslie outlining the special aura that the opening of the duck season has with his family, which involves three generations savouring the annual hunting pilgrimage. There are tales o
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Three Generations Of Duck Hunters
Duck opening has been the highlight of my year for as long as I can remember. It isn’t just the thought of hunting that keeps me awake at night though, it’s the fact that I manage to do it all with family. Our current crew consists of my grandfather
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The Huglu 103DE Camo - An Over-and-under For The Field
Of the many Turkish shotguns finding their way to Australian shores, the Huglu 103DE Camo, now distributed by Winchester Australia, would have to be one of the best. There are currently more than 45 gunmakers in Turkey and Huglu has been assembling g
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Chasing Chital
Something had moved in the early morning stillness on the forested ridge. I caught only a fleeting glimpse, a hint of a flicker, as I scanned the bush ahead. My eyes had moved on before it even registered. It may have only been a bird, but my impress
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Marlin’s 1895 GSBL - The Legend Continues
Advertising for the Marlin Model 1895 lever-action rifle first appeared in 1896, describing the rifle as “The Model 1895. Just Out. In .38-56, .40-65, .40-82, .45-70 and .45-90 calibres.” Since that time there have been numerous variations of the mod
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Stalking And Hunting The Feral Pig
In Australian Hunter edition 61, I discussed the behaviour of feral pigs. Let’s now apply this knowledge to stalking and hunting them. Throughout their range, pigs show preferences for riparian and wetland habitats. These are the first zones to searc
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Four-wheel Drive Buying Tips For Hunters
Going out hunting these days, the keyword is access. Without access, you can’t hunt but once you gain that access, be it private land or a state forest, you still need to move into the country you want to hunt. A sedan will probably transport you to
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The Kizlyar Baikal
Before I start on the knife itself, I thought I would share a bit of information about its namesake. This new option from Kizlyar Knives is called the Baikal, which is part of the innovative River Series on offer from our Russian friends. Lake Baikal
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Steiner’s GS3 riflescopes
Quality in rifle optics is something which can be the greatest ally to the hunter. While there is room for entry-level and mid-priced riflescopes in the marketplace, no doubt dictated by consumer demand, the premium riflescope sector is currently a v
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Driven Boar In Sweden
I am sitting in a tree stand on the edge of a field overlooking a large patch of reeds which surround a frozen lake. To the right of me is a birch forest. To the left and in front of me all I can hear are the sounds of dogs and their handlers driving
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Garmin’s Foretrex 401 GPS
The Garmin Foretrex 401 wristworn Global Positioning System (GPS) is a basic unit that should suit most hunters and hikers. Modestly priced, light, compact and convenient, it has all the essential GPS capabilities and few of the distracting add-on fe
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First Aid For Snake Bites
Australians are ‘blessed’ by sharing our home with seven of the world’s top 10 deadliest snakes and we have more venomous than non-venomous snakes. However, it is important to put this into context. Snakes are responsible for 3200 bites a year and on
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Nordik Game Callers
Most Australian hunters have probably tried game callers at some time during their hunting careers. The most common caller around would have to be the old button fox whistle and I still have the one I obtained for free many years ago with a copy of a
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Walther Machtac machetes
Machetes or bush knives have been part of my life for many years, especially when I hunted in the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland. The machete is an ancient tool that dates back to the Bronze Age and was later replaced by iron. The implement most l
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Taxation For Conservation - How American Hunters Have Funded A Success Story
There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Both topics are typically avoided. But there is one tax that our fellow American hunters openly and willingly talk about - and it’s an option many wildlife experts recommend Australia adopts for the
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Kudu Tales From The Trophy Room
The kudu is undoubtedly one of the most sought after big-game animals in the world and likely to be on the wishlist of many an Aussie hunter aspiring to tread the earth of the ‘Dark Continent’. Despite not being particularly rare, the kudu’s size, be
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A Wild Life
Life is a journey, they say. The paths we choose determine the direction we follow. For me, the ocean, the bush and the creatures which call these environments home have had a huge influence on my way of life. Now I’m not writing my memoirs just yet,
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Two Approaches To Field-dressing
Bang! The shot resounded, followed by the ‘click, click, clack’ of the action being cycled. Bang! A second shot rang out and then all was quiet. I relished the moment, as the familiar emotions of excitement from the success, pleasure from the satisfa
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Mustard Rabbit Braised In White Wine Sauce - Lapin A La Moutarde
Mustard rabbit is a classic French dish. However, there are two completely different recipe options and the choice is yours: red wine or white wine. We regularly hunt rabbits in a quite famous wine region and trust me, if you want an enjoyable debate
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Inside A Hunter’s Kitchen
You got him! That well-nourished fallow spiker centred in the fine cross-hairs of your Leupold variable scope fell where he stood from the superbly-placed shot delivered by your accurately tuned Brno 601 model .308-calibre rifle. His interior compone
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Burmese Pork Curry
Meat in Burma is often flavoured using a generous proportion of garlic and ginger. Vinegar is used for flavouring and preservation but the following recipe replaces it with dry white wine. This suits Western tastes while also helping tenderise the me
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SSAA Conservation & Wildlife Management branches
The SSAA Vic Conservation & Pest Management program is an initiative started in conjunction with Parks Victoria. Accredited SSAA members have been used to control pest species such as foxes, rabbits, wild cats, dogs, pigs and goats in national parks,
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SSAA - What We Do
The SSAA has about 440 clubs and ranges throughout Australia. We cater for target shooters and hunters who may want to sight-in their firearms at one of our many ranges. Our clubs also offer many different types of rifle, shotgun and handgun shooting

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