An affordable NV unit for the hunter who either can't afford Thermal or just wants a good Night Vision unit.

This clip is dedicated to my Winchester 30/30 that I have had for many years.

Upcoming olight sale! Obviously a bit of olight action at the end of this clip as well, enjoy.

Bluetti Halloween sale can't be missed if you venture into the bush.

Our history defines our culture. Wild red deer are inseparable to the culture of so many people even if they don't realise the fact. This hunt is a classic, it resulted in the taking of a true example of a heritage herd monarch.

This years marks the 150th anniversary of the historic herd of red deer that inhabit the ranges of the Southeastern corner of Queensland, Australia. Isn't it an inditement on the failures of Government that there has never been a proper management system put in place to contain the herd, improve their quality or to improve hunting opportunities. This is the first of many clips on this subject.

Our time was up for this trapline. If we couldn't catch the remaining dogs with our last nights efforts, they would have to wait till next time. The Wu was finally leaving my system and I could only ponder where it came from.
Ol' Joe Brandon seemed to know the secret but he just wouldn't come clean!!

Queenslands Heritage Herd of red deer grow trophy racks so similar to what can still be found in their native ranges of Scotland and England. Some only ever get to 10 points or less but they are still just as tough a challenge to hunt as any red stag in the world. Ash and Clark set out on the trail of an old, cagey "Forever Five".

As I rolled along over the last few weeks on the trapline, I had plenty of time to throw the issues facing us around in my head. What we face here in Queensland is not insurmountable if we face reality, put our thoughts together, work as a team and come up with solutions. It is up to us.

We have been solid supporters and sponsors of the Quality Deer Management Association of America, now the National Deer Assoc, (NDA) for the best part of 30 years now. During that time, we have donated more than a dozen guided hunts to the organisation to promote sustainable management of wild deer in Australia. Here is one of those hunts for a trophy red stag with a great hunter from Marylands.

Do we want to see the historic herd of wild chital deer in North Queensland Australia, managed sustainably or slaughtered? Since this clip was made, terrible things have happened in North Queensland. Most hunters don't have a clue what has, is and will happen.

If you are one of the growing number of people who wish to see common sense and practical solutions return to our hopes for the future, then the time to act is now. Wild deer management is just one small but vital part of this sustainable use approach.

As a hunting guide, you often have to scout the trail ahead. Use the lessons learnt over the year now past, scan the terrain ahead, look for sign on the ground to judge what is actually happening, then pick the best path.
This is the same for trying to establish a fair, equitable, moral and safe system for hunting, management and control of a species like wild deer.

As the old saying goes, we have Good news and we have Bad news. Fortunately for hunters, it is mostly all good news so hopefully this clip will see the start of more sustainable use projects to control and utilise wild deer as a resource and not as a Pest.

There is usually a day on each trapping program when you realise that it will be either successful or just tough going. When things start falling into place, when your carefully laid plans begin to work, you know nothing succeeds like success.

Some feel I might be hammering the points too hard. With PL insurance now a major hurdle for recreational hunters and the knowledge we are existing in a grey area at best, what are we supposed to do? Sit on our wharzoos and do nothing or stand strong as the men and women we remember did, to protect our rights and freedoms. Make your choice.

There is only one question to ask yourself.
Sustainably manage or eradicate?
What is your stance?
Which stance is the most achievable and logical?
How can it be achieved?

Sometimes, you just have "one of those days". Plenty to do and see, lots to think about and challenge your brain so that success will follow.