Grampians and Surrounds Hunting locations

[Nate104]

Hi all,

I know its hard to get help with sharing deer hunting locations, but thought I would at least try.
Have been hunting in the Alpine regions for sometime now and recently relocated to Horsham, Vic.
I have taken a look at Devils Garden and Cherrypool, but am struggling to spot anything of recent. Trail cams are picking up nothing and I was wondering if anyone wanted to share some locations.
I am willing to drive 2-3 hours from Horsham to find them.

Thanks in advance.

[marksman]

I have in the past shot at devils garden and occasionally did ok but at the rear near lake fyans
trick is to get off the tracks and get in the bush
the pines is another good one in that area
there is also state forest I've heard is good at Goroke
good luck with it

[Bigjobss]

Never bothered myself because all reports lead me to believe that the heards are full of inbred and munted heads, not worth the drive for me.
Not too many options looking at the state forest maps so pick a location near to farm fringe with available water and you should be in the zone.

[JWT]

I have the same query. Since moving to the area I’ve spent close to 15 hours scouting devils garden around farm fringe with dams as another member mentioned. Finding tracks on the road and rubs and scat occasionally into the bush along trails but no actual sightings. Just foxes and rabbits and dozens of roos and wallabies. Local knowledge apparently is that there is a herd of Fallow that mainly centres around Pomonal, and wanders into nearby state forests including DG regularly but I just can’t seem to find them.

As for Cherrypoole and Rocklands surrounds I’m going to start scouting that next. Hoping for better luck. Any tips would be appreciated

[Nate104]

I have the same query. Since moving to the area I’ve spent close to 15 hours scouting devils garden around farm fringe with dams as another member mentioned. Finding tracks on the road and rubs and scat occasionally into the bush along trails but no actual sightings. Just foxes and rabbits and dozens of roos and wallabies. Local knowledge apparently is that there is a herd of Fallow that mainly centres around Pomonal, and wanders into nearby state forests including DG regularly but I just can’t seem to find them.

As for Cherrypoole and Rocklands surrounds I’m going to start scouting that next. Hoping for better luck. Any tips would be appreciated

Thanks all for the Help. Hey JWT, if you want someone to partner with, I'm happy to tag along. i have also just come across i couple big reds near Beaufort last week so ill be heading there too

[Oldbloke]

I have the same query. Since moving to the area I’ve spent close to 15 hours scouting devils garden around farm fringe with dams as another member mentioned. Finding tracks on the road and rubs and scat occasionally into the bush along trails but no actual sightings. Just foxes and rabbits and dozens of roos and wallabies. Local knowledge apparently is that there is a herd of Fallow that mainly centres around Pomonal, and wanders into nearby state forests including DG regularly but I just can’t seem to find them.

As for Cherrypoole and Rocklands surrounds I’m going to start scouting that next. Hoping for better luck. Any tips would be appreciated

Thanks all for the Help. Hey JWT, if you want someone to partner with, I'm happy to tag along. i have also just come across i couple big reds near Beaufort last week so ill be heading there too

Be careful and do your home work around Beaufort. 90% of the area is NO GO ZONES. Private property only.

[Oldbloke]

Never bothered myself because all reports lead me to believe that the heards are full of inbred and munted heads, not worth the drive for me.
Not too many options looking at the state forest maps so pick a location near to farm fringe with available water and you should be in the zone.

Not strictly correct. The Grampians area has produced a few monsters. But again be careful and do your home work around 90% of the area is NO GO ZONES. Private property only.

[Bigjobss]

Never bothered myself because all reports lead me to believe that the heards are full of inbred and munted heads, not worth the drive for me.
Not too many options looking at the state forest maps so pick a location near to farm fringe with available water and you should be in the zone.

Not strictly correct. The Grampians area has produced a few monsters. But again be careful and do your home work around 90% of the area is NO GO ZONES. Private property only.

There are always anomolies but I wouldnt be going to the area looking for consistent trophy animals.

[marksman]

Never bothered myself because all reports lead me to believe that the heards are full of inbred and munted heads, not worth the drive for me.
Not too many options looking at the state forest maps so pick a location near to farm fringe with available water and you should be in the zone.

Not strictly correct. The Grampians area has produced a few monsters. But again be careful and do your home work around 90% of the area is NO GO ZONES. Private property only.

There are always anomolies but I wouldnt be going to the area looking for consistent trophy animals.

what I have seen is that they are lacking in something that effects some of them growing brow tines
the queensland reds are much better for heads
but even with a crap head they still taste ok

[Bigjobss]

Very true.
Whilst I mainly hunt for the freezer I prefer to hunt areas where I feel I am more likely to stumble upon a trophy animal , the element of unknown adds to hunting experience.

[Lozzican]

Hi Nate l hunt grampians on a regular
basis l have shot Fallow and Red deer l have acsess to farmland fringe country ATM all the deer are in mid velvet. I have seen in excess of 50 reds and fallow some big heads. l will be hunting grampians area for april may have a few weeks off can arrange a hunt if you want l have a few new areas to scout and hunt if intrested.

[Nick]

Hi Nate, I travel from Adelaide to Grampians area for deer hunting a few times per year, and planing to go next week. I haven't had much luck unfortunately. As not many places left in South Australia for hunting other than private properties which is difficult to find one, I travel about 5hours to GRAMPIANS.
I was hoping if you can give me some tips about where to go in Grampians area. I know I am asking too much, It will be much appreciated. My email is [email protected].

Thank you.

Hi Nate l hunt grampians on a regular
basis l have shot Fallow and Red deer l have acsess to farmland fringe country ATM all the deer are in mid velvet. I have seen in excess of 50 reds and fallow some big heads. l will be hunting grampians area for april may have a few weeks off can arrange a hunt if you want l have a few new areas to scout and hunt if intrested.

[Nate104]

Hi Nate l hunt grampians on a regular
basis l have shot Fallow and Red deer l have acsess to farmland fringe country ATM all the deer are in mid velvet. I have seen in excess of 50 reds and fallow some big heads. l will be hunting grampians area for april may have a few weeks off can arrange a hunt if you want l have a few new areas to scout and hunt if intrested.

Hi Lozzican,

PM me and we can organize something. sorry about the delay, only just jumped back on.

[wonz]

Hi Nate l hunt grampians on a regular
basis l have shot Fallow and Red deer l have acsess to farmland fringe country ATM all the deer are in mid velvet. I have seen in excess of 50 reds and fallow some big heads. l will be hunting grampians area for april may have a few weeks off can arrange a hunt if you want l have a few new areas to scout and hunt if intrested.

Hey Lozzican, how's the state forest on the western side of the national park? Or is it better just to try and make contact with a private property?

[TassieTiger]

Little trick to finding deer in hard areas ??
Go for a bush walk absent of a rifle...watch them jump out - it works...more than it should.

[marksman]

Little trick to finding deer in hard areas ??
Go for a bush walk absent of a rifle...watch them jump out - it works...more than it should.

very true Tassie

and wonz, the western side of the grampians is ok when the mud is up to your knees, there is good fishing, yabbying, some foxes, rabbits ect.. but what l found is that it takes a lot of rain to get the deer down from the mountain top

l have found deer at devils garden usually on the western and southern side, finding a frequently used animal highway is key
these areas need to be watched from a good distance,
good luck with it

[Oldbloke]

"Devils Garsen" top spot to sink down to your axles.

[kaiden56]

This Probably sounds like a really stupid question but i have searched low and high and cant find an answer i have recently moved to halls gap and am looking for somewhere to hunt deer foxes and rabbits.. But also somewhere where i can go to sight in my rifles. Would i be correct in saying devils grden is a good spot to start?

[Oldbloke]

Yes, classified as state forest. Just suggest you don't turn it into a shooting gallery. Be sensible.

[wonz]

Little trick to finding deer in hard areas ??
Go for a bush walk absent of a rifle...watch them jump out - it works...more than it should.

very true Tassie

and wonz, the western side of the grampians is ok when the mud is up to your knees, there is good fishing, yabbying, some foxes, rabbits ect.. but what l found is that it takes a lot of rain to get the deer down from the mountain top

l have found deer at devils garden usually on the western and southern side, finding a frequently used animal highway is key
these areas need to be watched from a good distance,
good luck with it

hmmm interesting, I would've thought that area to be the first to get shot out given how close it is to town! I really wish DELWP would open up more land to deer hunt. Their management strategies just aren't working.