New to hunting scene and looking for a mentor

[macnet1]

Hey folks,
I've been licenced and a member of the SSAA and CWM in Queensland for some time now, but I'm still struggling to get out and actually do some hunting. I'm looking for anyone within Brisbane area who would be looking for a hunting bud to share there skills with.

Cheers
Mark

[tito]

Hi Mark , was in your position three years ago , have now many property's to hunt , all i can do is give you advise that worked well for myself , email japara18@bigpond.com

[David Brown]

This can be a problem that affects many. Check your PM's

[Gregg]

Have a few drinks at which ever pub the local farmers frequent

[tito]

Mark do you get to ssaa belmont ? dave

[macnet1]

HI Dave yes I get to the SSAA its about 10 minutes away from my house mate... sorry for late reply

[Die Judicii]

Seems to me that you've got a pretty large supply of mentors right here (the forum) without even going out of your house.

Granted, its not the same as having a physical presence to accompany you out in the field,
But you'd have to have a real doozy of a question that couldn't be answered from the forum buddies.

[Browning]

How are ya mate? What sort of hunting you wanting to get into? What gear/rifles you got?
If people gonna take u hunting, they might wanna know a bit about ya...

[macnet1]

Hi Browinig,

Thanks for the post- Im running a tika T3 270wsm (don't ask how i come to have this bugger), a 308win, .22 and a 12 gauge OU
Im a member of the SSAA (both at Ipswich and Belmont) and the CWM. Ive not been able to get much through the CWM so far. Been licenced about a year and just trying to get my head around reloading as well.
Really keen to get out into the Aussie country and hit some real stuff. Im an ex pom (don't hold it against me) 50 years old, ex military also, and a working professional. I'm keen to do the right thing for land owners and ensure that they have a positive experience when Im working with them.
I live in Birkdale and happy to travel

Cheers
Mark

[Supporter]

Thanks for the post- Im running a tika T3 270wsm (don't ask how i come to have this bugger

Do you reload? Shouldn't be an issue if you load your own.

A very capable cartridge, just can be a PITA for brass.

[Browning]

Hi Browinig,

Thanks for the post- Im running a tika T3 270wsm (don't ask how i come to have this bugger), a 308win, .22 and a 12 gauge OU
Im a member of the SSAA (both at Ipswich and Belmont) and the CWM. Ive not been able to get much through the CWM so far. Been licenced about a year and just trying to get my head around reloading as well.
Really keen to get out into the Aussie country and hit some real stuff. Im an ex pom (don't hold it against me) 50 years old, ex military also, and a working professional. I'm keen to do the right thing for land owners and ensure that they have a positive experience when Im working with them.
I live in Birkdale and happy to travel

Cheers
Mark

Mate, we go out pretty regularly, usually leave on a Friday arvo and come back Sunday.. We generally keep it to pretty small groups of 3-4... If we are heading out and having trouble getting the usual lads along, I'll give ya a bell...
We're not piss heads, but enjoy a beer around the fire..
We all have families to come home to so safety takes a priority and we are also very aware that's it's a privilege to go to the properties we go to and the farmers wishes come before else..
The places we go, we often lend a hand around the place and leave it in a better condition than we found it...
No dogs, sometimes bikes and quads depending on the property, and a good sense of humor helps...
I'll keep ya posted mate.. We don't really go in for the whole range thing unless it's to sight in or test a new hand load, but if there's ever a gig open maybe we could catch up down there..
As I said, it's not often the lads aren't keen, but I'll keep u posted if a spot opens
Cheers

[5Tom]

G'day Mark
I'm in CWM as well. We're heading out to Amiens next week (you'll need to book your name for it in advance) so maybe sometime we'll meet eventually.
I'll be at Moonie this october, although we'll be arriving much later in the week.

Tom

[macnet1]

Thanks Browning I totally agree on your approach mate I've heard quite a few stories of piss heads/bogans trashing a farmers property, and that boils my blood given its so hard to maintain a good reputation for the sport. Thanks for putting by on the standby list champ I look forward to sharing a beer.

Tom cheers for the call out mate, thats a bugger Im heading back to the UK next Wednesday for a month, but keen for Moonie project though. I don't know what it is but Ive applied for several spots on the projects and not heard a thing back for any of them, not even a 'sorry your not on the list email'.

Cheers everyone

[Bourt]

A very capable cartridge, just can be a PITA for brass.

Can be necked down from the larger calibre options too of course so shouldn't be too hard to find enough to keep you going.

Just don't expect shelves to always be stocked.

[5Tom]

No worries Mark,
Usually the trip leaders will get back to you at some point regarding the trip a little closer to the date, if not after you sent them an e-mail for a reservation. I've only ever been to Amiens so the Moonie trip will be a first for me. Generally there are plenty of pigs to shoot at Moonie.