Access to Hunting Properties

Gaining permission to hunt on private property isn’t easy. The welcome signs hanging on fences spell out our chances with words like “Trespassers Prosecuted” and “No Shooting”. To top it off, experienced hunters with the properties and knowledge of how to gain them understandably guard their turf and knowledge like an American pit-bull with a T-bone steak! Subsequently there are plenty of people out there who hold the interest and firearms to hunt, but lack the property. So what can they do to improve their odds of finding a place to hunt?

Text and photography by Adrian Kenney.

Big Boars & Big Bores

With a trip to Africa planned, a quick trip to Cunnamulla to practice with the “safari rifle”, proved to be very successful.

Text and photography by Dan Schembri.

“I Can Smell Sambar!”

How to build up a good working relationship with your dog and gain the high level of trust in them that you need while hunting sambar, and learning to read your dog’s body language.

Text and photography by Kevin Gittings.

Hunting from Hides

No doubt since Homo erectus first stood upright and threw a pointy stick, the species has used camouflage as an aid to feed themselves and their tribe. At some stage of a hunt, many of us have hidden in ambush, finger poised on the trigger for the next meal or trophy, hopefully remaining undetected till the final moment. Getting something physical to hide behind though is often easier said than done.

Text and photography by Rick Huckstepp.

Revamping The Vixen

Taking an old Sako Vixen .222 and transforming it into an ultra-modern varminter.

Text and photography by Martin Auldist.

Beginners Guide to Trail Cameras

A newcomer’s experience getting involved with trail cameras and how to use them.

Text and photography by Melanie Napier (a beginner!)

A modern look at the Grand Old .30-30 Winchester

The .30-30 Winchester was introduced in the Winchester Model 94 rifle in 1895, making it one of the oldest modern-day inventions still in common use. It is older than the airplane and talking movies and older than the automobile. It is also almost as old as smokeless powder.

Text and photography by Layne Simpson.

Hunting the Peninsula

Spending a week hunting and fishing on remote stations on the eastern side of the Cape York Peninsula.

Text and photography by Dayne Horrigan.

24 Hours in the Kalahari

On the eighth day of a 10-day Namibian Safari we headed south into the Kalahari for the remainder of the hunt...

Text and photography by Michael Cleary.

The Grand Little .22 Hornet & its .22 Calibre Siblings

Some time spent by the author trying to reduce headspace problems and getting quite a few different Hornets to shoot to their full potential.

Text and photography by Andy Montgomery.

Making a Knife from a Power Hacksaw Blade

Here is a brief rundown on how to make a reasonable couple of knives from old, used, power hacksaw blades.

Text and photography by Ted Mitchell Snr.

DIY Pronghorn

You don’t always need a guide for international hunts, just some contacts and a little local knowledge.

Text and photography by Anton Jurasovic.

Proper Game Meat Field Storage

The proper storage of game meat in the field is something we as hunters are often guilty of being under prepared for. The primary focus is usually on the taking of the game, when its handling afterwards, is of equal importance.

Text and Photography Dr. Matt Draisma.

Gundog in the City... Part 8 The Young Adult Dog

In this second article about the young adult period for your dog, think about other young adult animals, and you’ll be able to expect what is coming. She will have periods where she’ll loose focus, there’ll be times she’ll push her weight around and try you and your family. If you have put in the time and been patient to date, your relationship will be strong, you second guess her pretty well, and the training time with you and her “jobs” will be the best times she has all day. You are well set to continue her education. The following commands will add to her usefulness and complete her basic education.

Text and photography by Charles Hayden.

ADI Outback Ammunition by Breil Jackson

 

Savage 110 Trophy Hunter - .270 Win by Andy Montgomery

 

Fabarm Elos U/O - 12ga by Matt Dwyer

 

Burris Eliminator Laser Scope by Andy Montgomery

 

Webley & Scott SxS Shotguns - 12ga & 20ga by Matt Dwyer

 

Swarovski Z3 4-12x50 LBT by Andy Montgomery

 

Jack Strap Lifting Device by Andy Montgomery