Xmas hunting. Cunnamulla or Goondiwindi or both

[Blr243]

There’s a couple of properties I have been ignoring for a few years. I know I probably shouldn’t because it’s going to be hotter than hell......but I really can’t see myself abstaining till it gets cooler and I don’t think overnight local dingo hunts for the next couple of months are going to cut it. Is anyone else planning a mission or two in the heat over Xmas or are you smarter than me and staying home?

[8x57]

Mate I’ve hunted out that way this time of year and it’s ugly hot, on saying that you probably have a bit of luck sitting of a water source. I was thinking of going this year but I’ve got soft. Maybe hire a thermal that way you can hunt at night when it’s slightly cooler ?

[Blr243]

I m the opposite , I was at first too soft and lazy but now I’m thinking harden up and just do it. If I don’t ill be at home watching Netflix or starting fights on Internet forums Your a long time in the pine box ( millions of years in fact) so time is now to live. I did not have thermal gear when I first visited those places , I used to dog the pigs morning and arv and spotlight with rifle for half the night ....now that I have thermal binos and scope I will prob hunt all night slowly on the quad , and then sleep in the air con during the day. But from noon till 230 pm during the heat of the day I’ll drive the dams and troughs .....not expecting good numbers but just good to be out haveing a go I think

[AZZA'S HJ47]

Id like to probably wont happen though. Was dry as buggery last time i was out that way and that was 12 months ago and they haven't had any proper rain in 18 or so months.

[Ferrisweil]

Classic!! Having the same conundrum myself. I’ve always found its one of those things where I’m keen as when I’m at home and wanting to plan the next trip. Get me out there!!!!
Then I get out there and it’s so hot the unfired barrel is melting and I’m sitting there with my sweating eyeballs thinking, “what the hell was I thinking??!!”
That’s why I’ve spent the last 12 months actively seeking some “summer time” farms where I can go when it’s too hot for the big blocks out west. I’m actually hitting one of those spots later tonight.
On the topic of thermal, these dry conditions are incredible for the thermal clarity. Looked out just before and I can’t believe how clear the it is looking.
I’ll get a pic if I’ve got time.

[JimTom]

Do both mate. If I had somewhere to go over Chrissy I’d be giving it a red hot go. Unfortunately for me the places I go, it’s generally a bit wet that time of year.

[8x57]

Sounds like you’ve got a solid plan, it is very dry out that way but if I had the choice I would go to Cunnamulla, only because the properties are a lot larger out that way, hence more game. Look forward to hearing how you go.