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Title: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 27, 2010, 08:39:00 PM

Hi All
I thought while i had the chance id post up some pics from this year, with very little internet access iv been out of contact for quite a while.

I look forward to catching up with all your adventures here on TG over the next few months.

This year has been flat out, alot of time spent in the bush guiding and a bit of hunting here and there for myself. As most know i like to get out and travel as much as i can as well.
Ill let the pics tell the story.

After getting back from the States at the beginning of the year i spent a couple weeks hitchhiking through Europe with my sister which was fun but its getting expensive out there.

After that it was off to Australia, to catch up with an old friend for some hunting, sharpen up the skills for the year to come.
Rory is a hardcore bowhunter and has spent so much time improving his skills and endless hours of time and patience helping new bowhunters start out right.
we had some great hunting and got to meet some good new friends.

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My "new" Shrew that Gregg built for me

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Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: rastaman on December 27, 2010, 08:42:00 PM

Very nice pictures as always Andy! Good to see you posting some stuff! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: zipper bowss on December 27, 2010, 08:42:00 PM

Hey Andy,Glad to see you back around!Im looking forward to the rest of the stories. :thumbsup:
Bill

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 27, 2010, 08:42:00 PM

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Was great to spend time hunting hard with Rory, we have an Africa trip in the plans somewhere down the track.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 27, 2010, 09:03:00 PM

After that it was time for some "work" :rolleyes:
I say that lightly but most of you know Guiding work is Long Hard work. The first awake and the last to bed with all your focus and senses running at 100%
But its a wild lifestyle few get an opportunity at!
This was my first year Guiding for Trophy Bowhunts Australia and we had a great year.

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Buffalo camp here we come- a hard few days driving with all the camp gear and supplies.

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One of the many little paradises you come across out in Buff country

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Along with the constant reminders of this Hard land

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 27, 2010, 09:09:00 PM

Just a short paddle to this Hotwater spring and waterfall for some R&R
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Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 27, 2010, 09:14:00 PM

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taking up look out

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"anyone every tells you that skinning and capeing a Buff is easy work" Take it from me...they'r lying

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These little Flat dogs have got a sharp end

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Here's Mick Baker owner Of Trophy Bowhunters Australia, at Drop camp as we scout for Buff
Great Boss, friend and mentor

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Mudd on December 27, 2010, 09:20:00 PM

Wow! Cool pictures Andy!!

I absolutely love the black and whites. The 1st one is my favorite.

Thank you for sharing these with us.

I hope there's more to come.

God bless,Mudd

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Cocklebur on December 27, 2010, 09:26:00 PM

That is some great camera work. Beautiful country.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Bonebuster on December 27, 2010, 09:32:00 PM

WOW!!!

Great pics...

A contented smile! :campfire:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 27, 2010, 09:35:00 PM

We had a great Buff Season, looking forward to another good year.

Next I was Back to SA to Work the Peak Hunting Season, Africa is the Wild continent there is nothing like it! :readit: :campfire:

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hope your enjoying so far, lots more to come...im off for a hike.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: hormoan on December 27, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

Living the dream Andy :thumbsup: Thought I wanted to be Hef when I grew up. (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/GUNSMITHAMMO/Smileys/RollingSmiley.gif)
Pictures made me wonder, looks kinda lonely though :D

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: oneshot-onekill on December 27, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

Andy those are some great pic's...really like the BW pic's! You are living the life for sure.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: DW on December 27, 2010, 09:54:00 PM

GREAT Pics as usual Buddy!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 27, 2010, 10:08:00 PM

:wavey: :archer:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: longbowben on December 27, 2010, 10:29:00 PM

Outstanding pctures.Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on December 27, 2010, 11:19:00 PM

Awesome pictures Andy.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Shedrock on December 27, 2010, 11:51:00 PM

Great pictures! I'm waiting for more.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: FerretWYO on December 28, 2010, 01:02:00 AM

Great stuff Andy. You never cease to amaze me. You understand what it means and you have a great way of showing that.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: ca on December 28, 2010, 01:35:00 AM

Great pictures,great year.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: BlacktailBowhunter on December 28, 2010, 03:36:00 AM

Way cool pics. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: L. E. Carroll on December 28, 2010, 03:54:00 AM

Keep em' coming Buddy... I, and I'm sure many other's are looking at these in our "mature years" and dreaming of being in your shoes...

Oh ...to be young again, and have a chance to do it all over... You "my friend" were lucky to get it all figured out at a young age.... Many of us are in envoy. :thumbsup:

So, how are Mom and Dad doing and does it look like you'll be coming back to the U.S. soon??

Your friend
Gene

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Guru on December 28, 2010, 04:03:00 AM

Way to go bro...awesome adventures :notworthy:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Whip on December 28, 2010, 05:32:00 AM

It's been far too long since we've heard from you Andy. This one is worth the wait though!
Great stuff! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: wv lungbuster on December 28, 2010, 05:41:00 AM

Awesome pics as always Andy.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: johnis on December 28, 2010, 05:55:00 AM

Nice to have you back and thanks for sharing!!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: macksdad on December 28, 2010, 06:22:00 AM

Very nice pictures Andy, thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: STUMP THUMPER on December 28, 2010, 06:40:00 AM

Thanks for sharing, but we need more!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 28, 2010, 06:57:00 AM

Thanks guys
Good to hear from you Gene, sorry iv been so long getting back to your e-mail..

South Africa is a special place to work out in the bush, every day is an adventure.

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strait after SA i was back in Australia for our Pig season.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 28, 2010, 07:13:00 AM

Pig hunting is one of my special interests so 2 months strait hunting pigs was great work, i learnt so much about there habits, sounds and patterning them accurately etc...
it was an interesting season with lots of rain and a couple big fires

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Hard crossing

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Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: JoeM on December 28, 2010, 07:51:00 AM

Always enjoy your pics Andy. Thanks for sharing!! Joe

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: maineac on December 28, 2010, 08:01:00 AM

Super. What a year. Way to live out your dream. Always time to "settle down" later. Thanks for sharing and I will be checking back for more great picts.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on December 28, 2010, 08:01:00 AM

:campfire:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 28, 2010, 08:08:00 AM

is that a bower bird lech in that last photo, Andy?

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: smokin joe on December 28, 2010, 08:18:00 AM

Andy,
Great photos. The country you hunt in Australia looks wild, wonderful and beautiful. I may end up going to NZ on business. If so, I'll contact you to set up a hunt in Aus.
Keep those pictures coming.
Joe

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: slivrslingr on December 28, 2010, 08:21:00 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :campfire:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 28, 2010, 08:53:00 AM

thats right Ray the last is a bowerbirds

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on December 28, 2010, 08:58:00 AM

good stuff Mate!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Mudd on December 28, 2010, 09:09:00 AM

Are those eggs or fruit in your last picture?

Maybe a combination of each? ...lol

I've had a blast just trying to picture what kind of bird would leave her eggs on the ground scattered among fallen fruit.

Then I really confused myself by asking "why"?

I mean really, that's stupid!!! Those can't be eggs! or can it?

Thanks in advance!

God bless,Mudd

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: KentuckyTJ on December 28, 2010, 09:30:00 AM

As unbelievable as always Andy. Please don't wait so long to report in next time.

TJ

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: DHR on December 28, 2010, 09:36:00 AM

Hey Andy, nice to see you on here! awesome photos by the way, can't wait to see some of that country myself.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Irish on December 28, 2010, 09:45:00 AM

Great stuff Andy! Glad to see made it through the year! Some of those pics look familiar.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: LoweBow on December 28, 2010, 10:57:00 AM

Great pics and thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Zenzele on December 28, 2010, 11:27:00 AM

Nice thread Andy!! Looking forward to more campfire tails and stunning Photography!! :campfire: :coffee:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: MJB on December 28, 2010, 01:39:00 PM

OUTSTANDING pics Andy. Good to see you back :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Ben Maher on December 28, 2010, 03:31:00 PM

Good to see Bro,
Your year is the equivalent of a lifetime of dreams for most of us .
Didn't realise you were back in Africa working as well .
Hoping 2011 is just as good for you.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Fritz on December 28, 2010, 03:55:00 PM

GREAT PICS! :campfire:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: DEATHMASTER on December 28, 2010, 06:29:00 PM

Great pictures. Thanks for the adventure. :clapper:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: pitbull on December 28, 2010, 06:44:00 PM

Awesome! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 28, 2010, 06:48:00 PM

Awesome pics Andy! Looks like an outstanding year to me!

Aloha!
Ryan

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 28, 2010, 07:50:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:
Are those eggs or fruit in your last picture?

Maybe a combination of each? ...lol

I've had a blast just trying to picture what kind of bird would leave her eggs on the ground scattered among fallen fruit.

Then I really confused myself by asking "why"?

I mean really, that's stupid!!! Those can't be eggs! or can it?

Thanks in advance!

God bless,Mudd

Those are fruit Mudd, the bowerbird is known for building these nests and decoration them with attractive things it collects in order to attract a mate.
You can find all sorts of brightly colored things in a nest, everything from Beatles shells, sea, shells, bones, fruit, stones etc.. And they get pretty upset if you disturb the layout.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: coaster500 on December 28, 2010, 07:52:00 PM

Great stuff !!! Thanks for the pics n story :)

:campfire:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 28, 2010, 08:04:00 PM

Thanks Guys its good to hear from all of you i hope you all had a great Christmas!

As i said the pig hunting was a little difficult this year with the early rains, which just scatters the pigs, however we still had great success.

Had a few close calls this year Mick had brown snake strike at his legs when we where up in the territory, i tried my best to Step on a big Brown Snake latter in the year up in the Cape that took some serious footwork.
Then right at the end of the season i had a wounded pig charge me which could have easily ended badly but i was able to fend it off even though i was knocked over in the first charge, once i got hold of its back legs, i killed it with my knife.
I was also treed by a massive scrub bull whilst recovering Marks Bull up in the NT, have a lot of respect for those wild scrub bulls, man some of them are angry.

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Here's an ol 190 from Ron at KME really had great success with this head this year

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Here's a cool pic of a Frilled-neck Lizzard or "frilled dragon" they are a pre-historic looking thing, we see quite a few up in the north, the spend most of there time up in tree's (Arboreal)
will open there frills out as a defense when threatened to make itself look bigger.

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right at the end of the season Mick and I had a bit of time to Hunt chasing pigs and Chital Deer near the Basalt wall, between us we killed 7 pigs in a couple mins out in this swamp.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Leland on December 28, 2010, 08:43:00 PM

Yep, your living the dream.Great pictures,thanks for sharing.
Leland

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Post by: Junglecat on December 28, 2010, 09:02:00 PM

Great pics and adventure.Thanks for taking us along.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Brad Davis on December 28, 2010, 09:11:00 PM

I always look forward to your adventures and your pics. You are truely living the dream. Nice to hear from you again. Have a wonderful New Year. Take care!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: bad arrow on December 28, 2010, 09:28:00 PM

Great pictures. Thanks....Phil

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Michael Baker on December 28, 2010, 11:06:00 PM

Andy

Mate it was a pleasure to have you along and man you will be working hard this year....lol...

Cheers and have a great New Year...whereever you are at the moment.

Got some surprises for you this year.

Mick

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Post by: Shaun on December 28, 2010, 11:09:00 PM

Great pics as usual Andy. You have a way with the camera and with the Shrew. Good Hunting!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: joe ashton on December 28, 2010, 11:16:00 PM

thanks for sharing... we have missed here in the states.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on December 29, 2010, 05:33:00 AM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: broketooth on December 29, 2010, 06:02:00 AM

andy, you look like you're havin way to much fun. great pics keepem comin. ruddy

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Rob DiStefano on December 29, 2010, 06:04:00 AM

great stuff! cheers to you, andy! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Keith Karr on December 29, 2010, 06:16:00 AM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on December 29, 2010, 06:26:00 AM

Young man you are wise way beyond your years , you have it figured out . Don't tie yourself down to tight and have fun- yeah you have that part figured out.

Love your pictures and adventures , us old guys live through you , keep the adventure coming.

Jack

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Post by: robtattoo on December 29, 2010, 08:05:00 AM

Wotchamate Andy!

Awesome photographs, as always Bro. Looks like you're having the BEST time (as always!)

Keep sending the EMails Brother!

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Post by: PBNJ on December 29, 2010, 08:19:00 AM

Great pictutres Andy!!! Keep em coming! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year Mate.

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Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on December 29, 2010, 08:42:00 AM

Unreal! Thanks Andy!

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Post by: uglyjake on December 29, 2010, 08:50:00 AM

Super pics. Thank you.

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Post by: KellyG on December 29, 2010, 08:57:00 AM

Nice Pics! thanks for shareing.

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Post by: J-dog on December 29, 2010, 10:14:00 AM

:scared:

J

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: longbowben on December 29, 2010, 10:23:00 AM

Im thinking you need a bow caddy AND IM YOUR MAN. :laughing:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: steadman on December 29, 2010, 10:28:00 AM

Very nice as always! :thumbsup:

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Post by: rushlush on December 29, 2010, 10:38:00 AM

Great pics as always! Looks like you had a great year. Congrats on living the dream.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Missouri CK on December 29, 2010, 01:51:00 PM

Andy,

To echo the sentiments of most, your post are always a view into a part of the world most of us will never encounter. I would guess it give most of us a pause in life to ponder the what if...
Really fun to see your adventures. Thanks for taking us around the globe!

Chris

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: glass76 on December 29, 2010, 05:52:00 PM

Great pics, thanks for taking us along. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tradtusker on December 29, 2010, 07:15:00 PM

Thanks guys its been a fun year. If it maybe only inspires 1 person to try something new, travel, take the path less traveled, It'l be worth it.

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here's a little guy we picked up at deer Camp...little bit of weetabix and milk and he was back to full strength.

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/IMG_1882.jpg)

Iv just returned from traveling Indonesia, interesting place, some great sights and unbelievable Snorkeling, but the Buff out there are a bit easier to sneak up on then the one's we hunt up in the Territory! ;)

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so good to hear from all of you, wish you and your family a fantastic New Year, good luck with next years hunting

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Post by: razorsharptokill on December 29, 2010, 08:05:00 PM

As usual, some of the best pictures on tradgang.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: Covey on December 29, 2010, 08:39:00 PM

Awesome pics and story's Andy! Been a while since we heard from ya, but you difinitely made up for it. Jason

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Post by: TxAg on December 29, 2010, 09:13:00 PM

Excellent thread!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: BWD on December 29, 2010, 10:15:00 PM

Looks like a lot of work, mixed in with the fun, but it sure doesn't look boring. Enjoyed the pictures.

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: hunt it on December 30, 2010, 08:04:00 AM

Good to hear from you Andy! Looks like you guys had a great year. Looking forward to hunting buff with ya this year. Head up there early and burn off some of those brown snakes for me! Great pictures!

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Post by: Zenzele on December 30, 2010, 05:03:00 PM

:notworthy: :clapper:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: fatman on December 30, 2010, 05:46:00 PM

thanks, Andy, Safe & Happy New Year :thumbsup:

:campfire:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: tippit on December 30, 2010, 06:03:00 PM

Andy, Great to hear about your adventures. You and my son Zach are really living the dreams of us old folk :) Doc

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Post by: gregg dudley on December 30, 2010, 07:31:00 PM

Thanks for sharing the adventure, Andy! Best wishes for an excellent 2011!

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Post by: gregg dudley on December 30, 2010, 07:33:00 PM

Thanks for sharing the adventure, Andy! Best wishes for an excellent 2011!

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: ishoot4thrills on December 30, 2010, 09:33:00 PM

Excellent photography as usual, Andy. Great to hear from ya again.

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2010 Another good year in the bush
Post by: akdd on December 31, 2010, 01:15:00 AM

Thanks for sharing. :clapper: :clapper:

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