I'm from Australia and did a two week DIY trip there and 2 weeks was barely enough. You could do it solo, but I recommend putting in some serious planning on the location and conditions first.
One of the greatest experiences I have ever had. I made a fairly extensive post on the trip somewhere...
Just wanted to say that I love a good bucket list where the specific locations are important. It's all about the adventure in which that part is super important!
I'm in Australia and have hunted the following so far:
Fallow Deer
Sambar Deer
Mouflon Sheep (Croatia)
Wild Boar
Red Deer
Easily attainable bucket list over the next few years:
Chital Deer - Australia
Javan Rusa Deer - Australia
Hog Deer - Australia
A proper Red Stag - Australia
A proper Sambar...
I soon realized that if I didn't put the camera down and pick up the rifle, my chances at the Buck of a lifetime would slip away.
I had a clear shot with the 300WM. The Kimber Mountain Ascent croaked back and after one last effort to stand, the old warrior slept.
I couldn't believe the size of...
I kept checking the wind, being sure to walk into it. I heard two Bucks fighting and kept concealed among the trees and ferns. All of a sudden I see movement at 5 yards.
I moved along the edges of farm fringe country. This time of year the Fallow bucks move back in to the herd to breed after a period of isolation. They mark their territory, chase the girls and get very vocal.
As I followed the grunts and croaks, I constantly reminded myself to hunt smart. Don't...
I spent the next month dreaming constantly about the upcoming hunt. Would I see a Buck? Will I finally hear one 'Croak'? Should I bring the bow or the rifle? BOTH?!
The day arrived. I have 1 and 1/2 days to hunt. I decided that would be plenty and I would not waste a single minute while out in...
10 years ago, I moved across the country. On my first trip through the countryside, I saw a little Fallow deer hanging around at the side of the road near a popular tourist area....
4 years later I took up hunting and would disappear into the Eastern hills of Victoria in search of the mighty...