Post by: Al Kidner on November 19, 2006, 01:19:00 AM
In Oz, alan
Post by: BamBooBender on November 19, 2006, 02:02:00 AM
Good luck on your walkabout. :)
Post by: Al Kidner on November 19, 2006, 02:04:00 AM
This fella was rather vocal in telling me where he was in the world and it was very much going to be his down fall. Ahhh but the wind, my kingdom for a breeze on the nose that will last for more than a few minutes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0560.jpg)
As you can see his thoughts were on my intentions!
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And some local Emus. Found me hunkered down having a bite to eat at midday.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0618.jpg)
Then I found this fella, bedded, but more on him later...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0613.jpg)
Opps now I've got to wash the car.
Back soon, al
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 19, 2006, 02:16:00 AM
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Post by: Al Kidner on November 19, 2006, 03:41:00 PM
This is some of Black Widows handy work. My only hunting partner now-a-days, "Mr Joe Black" is his name and not a finer bow have I shot. Just love the KingWood too.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0591.jpg)
This little fella kept checking in on me throughout the morning. Must have been wearing something of his? He was not more than 6 feet from me most times.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0598.jpg)
The Midday heat and sun was starting to become to much for me in my little hide I'd made up and I'm about to slip into some of the shady areas for a snooze.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0601.jpg)
Stone Knife, mate Basalt rock kills all arrows! But I've heard the same thing before though.
More soon lads.
al
Post by: Longbows4life on November 19, 2006, 03:45:00 PM
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Post by: Al Kidner on November 20, 2006, 05:02:00 AM
http://www.whisperingwindarrows.com/
I did not make up these as they were a gift from a fellow Tradganger up Montana way. I've started to foot my own though & it's good to have a sample to look at whilst working on mine. Kinda have the idea that's all I'm planning on shooting from now on too.
:saywhat:
CStick, mate this bird is call a Rosella Parrot. We've a few types of Parrots here in Oz.
Now back to the bush. Here is the creek line in question. All sorts of critters moved through this area. And all roads lead to Rome when it came to deer tracks as well.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0548.jpg)
This is a nest made by a bird call a Bower Bird. He does this to bring in his girlfriends, a bit like building a castle, than he collects all sorts of shiny objects, bits & bobs to put inside to brighten up the place. Anything from bottle tops, cloths pegs and even small toys are found in a Bower nest.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0582.jpg)
The following morning I spotted this young stag feeding all by his lonesome. A happy snap or two before the start of proceedings.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0608.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0607.jpg)
Have to rush now lads but more is on it's way.
al
Post by: suttoman on November 20, 2006, 05:10:00 AM
I can relate to the scenery so well - I feel like grabbing my bow and rushing off!!
I have never liked the shape of B/W's, but the timber selection and quality sure looks second to none!
Make sure you get another post in before you hit the cot - I will keep checking before I bail!
Sutto
Post by: Al Kidner on November 20, 2006, 05:34:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0546.jpg)
Post by: TimZeigler on November 20, 2006, 05:36:00 AM
Post by: Guru on November 20, 2006, 05:49:00 AM
Post by: suttoman on November 20, 2006, 06:00:00 AM
Cheers - Sutto
Post by: JC on November 20, 2006, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: Bard1 on November 20, 2006, 12:46:00 PM
Derek
Post by: TexMex on November 20, 2006, 01:06:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 20, 2006, 02:30:00 PM
I'm glad you like the pics fellas. I get as much enjoyment out of "hunting" things with my camera as with my bow.
I'll post more asap. Work gets in the way of fun you know... :banghead:
al in Oz.
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on November 21, 2006, 02:32:00 AM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 21, 2006, 05:37:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0549.jpg)
And the Parrots at the top.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0550.jpg)
Now back to this fella. This is when I first viewed him. Silking his way through the timber. Than bedded not more than 18/19 yards.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0609.jpg)
After 5 days of hunting and walking this was going to be my last day "In Country". I'd shot over the back not once but twice on two mornings in a row. Parden the pun but I put it down to not picken a spot. Maybe just one to many spots on these critters! Both animals were no further than 15 yards and the 2nd was just 8! Gee I gotta stop doning that....
:banghead:
After this lad took a mid morning nap under 20 I just new my luck had changed. The breeze was holding and I'd good cover both in front of me and behind. Now I just waited for Mr Big here to make the next move.
About and hour later he was making sounds like he wanted to head on somplace else. As he stod, I drew, held at anchor and this time picked a spot.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0623.jpg)
And this is what was left after his departure.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0624.jpg)
He ran in a flat run for 30 odd yards than stoped to regather himself. I had a grin on me like a rat with a gold tooth! But I had some doubt as to the hit. I lost sight of the arrow in flight due to the sun in my eyes and him jumping at the shot, all this happed in or around 9 o'clock in the morning.
This is where things go all egg shaped. Not wanting to push him I gave him time to himself and lost him in the heavy timbered creek area. At midday I made my way back to the Homestead to get help in finding my Stag. I was sure he was dead as the Blood on the WW head and 12" of footed shaft looked real good & thick.
We look and looked. Drove around in the station Toyota and glassed but still no Stag. Dead or alive. Again my luck looked to be turning bad. Than at 1830 hours that evening I spotted him walking with a group of young stags and I followed behind at a distance.
After glassing him for over an hour and making sure it was the same stag it was bitter sweet for me. Bitter that an animal can take a hit ( seemed to be one lung only?) and leave a bloody arrow only to be still standing 10 hours later without a hint of being sore. The whole time I glassed him, just on dark, he never even looked to want to bed down and rest. Just one tough Hombre?
And sweet to see him live on to battle another day. I called the owner the last night and he has seen the same Stag, still alive and not even with a limp. I was so worried that he'd go off someplace and die but by all accounts he's still going strong.
That's deer hunting for you, one has to take the good with the bad.
In Oz, al
Post by: JC on November 21, 2006, 07:26:00 AM
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on November 21, 2006, 07:44:00 AM
Cheers, Ben
Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 21, 2006, 08:11:00 AM
I always enjoy your posts and love your pictures of a beautiful land. What a wild and wonderful place!! :thumbsup:
Post by: Randy Morin on November 21, 2006, 08:13:00 AM
Post by: Bard1 on November 21, 2006, 08:33:00 AM
thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the ride!
Derek
Post by: Missouri Sherpa on November 21, 2006, 12:12:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 21, 2006, 03:06:00 PM
Your right too Ben, Nemesis hits the nail on the head. Over a 6 day hunt I had 3 shots at deer and in all my best time in the bush by far.
After talking to a close mate of mine and Outfitter/Guide on these deer, one lung just won't do the number on these lads. The same may be said for African critters as well. A less than perfect hit will cost you some grey hairs.
Oh and we have no hunting seasons here in oz, only on Hog Deer down south as far as I know, but in some areas there looking into it. Just not that many hunters here to make and impact.
In Oz, alan
Post by: cdi3d on November 21, 2006, 05:17:00 PM
Mike
Post by: benderofwood on November 21, 2006, 11:47:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 22, 2006, 05:36:00 AM
In Oz, al
Post by: Guru on November 22, 2006, 05:47:00 AM
Take us on another journey in OZ soon.....
Post by: Stone Knife on November 22, 2006, 05:54:00 AM
I love your photos, i like to see different species of animals than I'm use to seeing around home. I would say you have quite a variety of game in your neck of the woods. I suppose we have a lot around here too but yours seem more interesting. I must say that your bow and arrows both look like works of art . Thanks for sharing your adventure it has been very entertaining.
Post by: Elksniper on November 22, 2006, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: jindydiver on November 22, 2006, 05:26:00 PM
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Originally posted by Aussie_longbow:Things are changing here though
Oh and we have no hunting seasons here in oz, only on Hog Deer down south as far as I know, but in some areas there looking into it. Just not that many hunters here to make and impact.
In Vic there is a red season in the Grampians, and in NSW we have permits and a closed season on reds, hog, fallow, and wapiti.
Post by: Al Kidner on November 23, 2006, 05:16:00 AM
al
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on November 23, 2006, 05:41:00 AM
Post by: Ziggy/Oz on November 23, 2006, 07:11:00 PM
You're really getting me worked up . . . great photos and story . . . can't wait to join you.
. . . Ziggy
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 23, 2006, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 25, 2006, 01:15:00 AM
:cool:
al
Post by: Basalt on November 27, 2006, 03:49:00 AM
Like I said mate a single lung shot is often not fatal on any of our larger game, whether it be a big basalt hog, Axis stag or Buffalo. But mate in my opinion, if your shaving sharp "woodsman" [and I know yours are always that way] had gone into or through, one lobe of that stag's lung he would not have been getting around as if nothing had happened, the same afternoon.
I know you said that you were not sure where that arrow hit exactly and I think it most likely only connected with oxgygeniated muscle blood and did not hit any vital organs. I have witnessed this type of shot a few times over the years and those stags have lived on without any ill effects. So mate you can sleep a bit easier and maybe just dream of your next encounter with him when you pop one through that one small white spot and he just walks a short distance and tips over.
Cheers mate,
Bill.
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