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Title: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Jerry Russell on September 09, 2022, 04:55:13 PM

Just got back from Australia on a Buffalo hunt with two fellow stickbow hunters.  It was epic and we took 5 Buffalo, 1 scrub bull and a hog.  Brutal hunting conditions with temps at 100 degrees but we had a blast. 
I took a Buffalo that has been a lifelong dream and also a huge scrub bull.  We filmed several of the hunts and will
produce a video in the near future for our YouTube channel.
I absolutely love these adventure hunts in far away lands.
I was shooting my 25 year old Black Widow SA-3 with 70 pound limbs.  Arrows were Easton FMJ with 300g Tuffheads. Total arrow weight was 940g.    [

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Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: A Lex on September 09, 2022, 05:50:43 PM

Well done Jerry,

Congratulations on achieving a life-long dream  :thumbsup:

Thats a good Scrub Bull and a fine Buffalo too.

It sure is a fantastic way to spend some time in the sun.

I'm always looking for the opportunity to do it again..

Best
Lex

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Pine on September 09, 2022, 08:55:16 PM

Nice.
Thanks for sharing.   :archer:

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Cory Mattson on September 09, 2022, 08:59:23 PM

Good job - I think that might be my favorite hunt. Those a really nice bulls - both.
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Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Wudstix on September 09, 2022, 09:20:32 PM

Excellent, bulls that must have been like Texas in the summer!!!
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Friend on September 09, 2022, 09:47:26 PM

Most special harvests...Congrats!!!

Am looking forward to enjoying the video of your splendid experience and success.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Bisch on September 09, 2022, 11:03:39 PM

Very cool Jerry!!!!!

Congrats!!!

Bisch

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: cacciatore on September 10, 2022, 02:18:50 AM

Congratulations I can’t wait for the story.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Sean B on September 10, 2022, 06:11:42 AM

So awesome!! Congrats!!

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: kennym on September 10, 2022, 07:24:57 AM

Excellent!! Nice job!

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: TIM B on September 10, 2022, 08:08:51 AM

That buff is cool - I bet he would make a good rug and euro mount

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: KAZ on September 10, 2022, 08:42:08 AM

Incredible… Well done Jerry :clapper: :campfire:

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: GCook on September 10, 2022, 10:29:58 AM

Couple of great animals Jerry.  Congratulations on a fine adventure.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: ozy clint on September 10, 2022, 04:42:55 PM

Most excellent. Well done Jerry and the rest of the hunting party. Looking forward to the video.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Bow man on September 11, 2022, 06:24:01 AM

 :clapper:  Awesome hunt Jerry

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Phillip Fields on September 11, 2022, 07:51:29 AM

Congrats on a great hunt.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: rainman on September 12, 2022, 12:05:37 PM

Congratulations.  Always thought a scrub bull would be a great hunt.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: rastaman on September 12, 2022, 04:25:54 PM

Awesome animals Jerry!  Can’t wait to see the video and watch the hunt unfold!

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: pdk25 on September 12, 2022, 06:49:42 PM

A little swamped with work right now, but I will add some details later.   On my part, this was the most physically taxing hunt that I have ever been on, covering lots of miles in 100 degree temps, with relatively little morning hunting  when there would have been slightly cooler temps.  This was mostly to allow the wind to pick up to improve stalking conditions and to allow for time for the buffalo to get to the river and drainages where they would be more stalkable.

I have never had a hunt in which my performance was so poor, but I also had some bad luck and equipment failures that didn't help matters much.  I will explains some of these a little bit later.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: LookMomNoSights on September 13, 2022, 11:40:58 AM

Way cool  :saywhat:  Congrats!  Man,  that's a bruiser of an animal.......both of them! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: fmscan on September 13, 2022, 05:59:30 PM

Jerry, I am so happy for you, you gave me a wonderful experience on a Quebec bear hunt that you(and bear dog) worked so hard to make successful for our group. Nice to see you experience this adventure.

Title: Re: Australia Buffalo Hunt
Post by: Sam McMichael on September 13, 2022, 10:26:08 PM

Very well done, Jerry. Congrats.