Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

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Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by JTIM » 29 Jan 2019, 7:37 pm

Hi there,

I've been shooting for a little while mainly just vermin on a property but looking to get into some bigger game hunting. Ideally want to start going after some sambar in Victoria. Im not after a trophy stag or anything, more just looking for experience and to gain some knowledge about some decent hunting areas, gear and strategies to use when first starting game hunting in Vic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Jacob
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Daddybang » 01 Feb 2019, 8:46 am

GdayJtim
:welcome: to the forum. :drinks:
I'm not in vic but the Mexicans will be along to help ya out shortly I'm sure :lol: :drinks:
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by southeast varmiter » 01 Feb 2019, 8:48 am

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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Oldbloke » 01 Feb 2019, 4:52 pm

Jacob,
You can hunt ferals in any SF in Vic.
Otherwise what SWest said and buy a game lic
Do your homework and put in the time and you should do ok. East of the Hume hwy is the go.
Just a friendly tip. First post and ask for locations isnt exactly the way to go. Perhaps buy a couple of books on the subject.
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Jon79 » 01 Feb 2019, 7:51 pm

Wombat State forest....... loaded :allegedly:
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Oldbloke » 01 Feb 2019, 7:54 pm

Jon79 wrote:Wombat State forest....... loaded :allegedly:



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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Wombat » 01 Feb 2019, 9:26 pm

Oldbloke wrote:
Jon79 wrote:Wombat State forest....... loaded :allegedly:



:clap:


I was all set in a nice quiet gully 5 or 6 klms from a track in Wombat SF, remaining stationary for hours, when suddenly I could hear a Sambar slowly moving ever closer.
The anticipation building I ignored the mosquitoes repeatedly biting and gently chambered a round in anticipation.
Controlling my breathing I saw the bush gently moving as the magnificent stag slowly moved through the brush. He appeared through the trees, a magnificent beast, much taller than me .
Awaiting a clear shot I incrementally raised my rifle awaiting the moment.
Then a f***ing unicorn jumped out and scared the bastard away.
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Stix » 02 Feb 2019, 7:43 am

So...i gather you missed the Unicorn then...? :roll:
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Steve-0 » 03 Feb 2019, 11:52 am

JTIM wrote:Hi there,

I've been shooting for a little while mainly just vermin on a property but looking to get into some bigger game hunting. Ideally want to start going after some sambar in Victoria. Im not after a trophy stag or anything, more just looking for experience and to gain some knowledge about some decent hunting areas, gear and strategies to use when first starting game hunting in Vic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Jacob

Are you a member of SSAA? I got an email from them late last year, apparently they were releasing updated and detailed maps of where you can and can't hunt in Victoria.
I don't think they've been released yet, but am keen to have a look.
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Re: Where to Start Hunting In Victoria

Post by Bent Arrow » 03 Feb 2019, 5:55 pm

Wombat wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:
Jon79 wrote:Wombat State forest....... loaded :allegedly:



:clap:


I was all set in a nice quiet gully 5 or 6 klms from a track in Wombat SF, remaining stationary for hours, when suddenly I could hear a Sambar slowly moving ever closer.
The anticipation building I ignored the mosquitoes repeatedly biting and gently chambered a round in anticipation.
Controlling my breathing I saw the bush gently moving as the magnificent stag slowly moved through the brush. He appeared through the trees, a magnificent beast, much taller than me .
Awaiting a clear shot I incrementally raised my rifle awaiting the moment.
Then a f***ing unicorn jumped out and scared the bastard away.


Its all good Stix, I got him........

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