Aprils Crew

The four of us tag along as April takes us hunting.
THIS IS A HUNTING VIDEO. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED.

[@drovercamping4wd]

A day out the bush exploring with mates is hard to beat, even if you didnt get a shot off at anything, another top quailty video!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate and you have that right. Thanks for watching.

[@regsparkes6507]

Videos like these are so relaxing for a viewer like me,.. at the same time I find myself always looking to see if I can spot a deer before you guys do, ( Now that part is an exercise is futility isn't it LOL ) Thank you so much for these!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed another Reg. Without sounding like a broken record it is nice to read comments from those that have continued to watch our videos for some time. Your support is very much appreciated.

[@roosthrower]

Thanks for the video. Makes u feel like your part of the crew the way you boys do the video and editing of all your videos. Keep up the great work and i enjoy watching the scenery and the serenity of the adventure.. 10/10

[@BoltActionProductions]

Our pleasure mate and thank you. It's always nice to hear that these videos are enjoyed. Thanks again for watching.

[@grousehunter67]

That April looks awesome Leigh ! you guys going full camo now with the beards great video

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers. April is coming along very well👍

[@Kearnesy]

Another great video i still remember when leigh first got April grown so much

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. April has certainly grown into a fantastic companion for Leigh and she is a pleasure to have along.

[@samangelica7404]

I’m soooooooo jealous guys just a fantastic video well done it’s not always about the kill but the time we spend in the bush with friends and the memories we make

[@BoltActionProductions]

Very much so Sam. We do our best to just enjoy the environment.

[@MRFRYIT]

Nailed it. Thanks for such a good chilled hunting clip!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. It's always nice to get something on the ground but as you know hunting is far more than that. Sometimes we miss opportunities, sometimes we make mistakes and sometimes we get lucky and all of these things can happen within seconds of each other but in the end just being out there doing it with good mates is what it's all about for us. Thanks for watching.

[@shanegibb997]

Excellent video Steve , the Old Bull sounded a bit Puffed going up that hill ....

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. Better Leigh trying to keep up with Ben than me.

[@justinwhite2547]

Great work fellas thanks again 👍🏻

[@BoltActionProductions]

No problem mate👍

[@bigtrev761]

Couple of young guys having a good time 🇦🇺

[@BoltActionProductions]

Well. Young at heart😂🤣. Thanks for watching mate

[@gerryaarts6572]

Nice show as always I love to see the companionship with your mates keep it up guys. PS what breed is your dog??? I have a German Pointer lovely dog also.

[@BoltActionProductions]

You are too kind Gerry. April is a Hungarian Vizsla

[@amongstthegums9043]

Love your work guys! As always

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again mate! Look forward to your future videos.

[@rodgeorge7244]

Nice vid guys and some nice looking country

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Rod. Glad you enjoyed another of our videos.

[@michaelhourican7211]

April is one sweet wee girl and looks sharp as a tack would love to see her beet some undergrowth to how she works.

[@BoltActionProductions]

She certainly is a joy to be around and just loves getting out in the bush.

[@carmelot324]

beautiful dog.

[@BoltActionProductions]

She certainly is👍

[@trevormustey4418]

This is a hunting video"......and a bloody good one at that!, thanks for taking me away for 13 minutes and 31 seconds of absolute bliss, keep em coming.

[@BoltActionProductions]

You are too kind Trevor. Your comments are very much appreciated and I am glad that these videos give you enjoyment.

[@simon6ppc246]

Brilliant place to be with your Pals even though nothing was really shot, i did feel as i was there with you but i am only at the other side of the Planet lol, keep up the videos..

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. We certainly enjoy the locations we hunt. Moving into summer in your part of the world while we are moving into prime winter deer hunting. Thanks for watching.

[@craigeberhardt1164]

Nice looking dog! I hunt deer over a viszla too. Can I suggest a more productive approach to early morning hunting over a dog? Thermals run downhill on cold mornings. Traverse the bottom of spurs and creek systems in the early morning. Trust your dogs nose and follow them back to their bedding areas.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Craig. You are right in what you have said but sometimes the wind beats the thermals. Your input is very much appreciated mate. Keep it coming and thanks for watching.

[@craigeberhardt1164]

I guess that is true sometimes. I am on to my second dog now. When I first started it was hard to adjust to the idea that her nose is a thousand times better than my eyes. Once I surrendered to that idea and started to follow the golden rule “always trust your dog” my success rate skyrocketed. I also noticed that not following your dog can cause your dog to be confused about what you want it to do. In my experience you are always better to plan your hunt to suit the wind and the dog’s nose. This generally means avoiding strong winds and actively using thermals to your advantage. Sometimes this is a pain in the arse but it always pays off. If you are in an area where there is a good population of deer you will find them so easily if you set your dog up to traverse the wind/thermals. I love your videos by the way. I am a lawyer in Brisbane but I have a place on the South Island of NZ. If you are interested in hunting Chamois look me up. Kind regards, Craig

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again mate. Leigh would love to give April a free run in a lot of the locations we hunt. One problem with this and something we don't always mention is the baiting of wild dogs and foxes in a lot of these areas. As you can understand it is a horrible way for any animal to die and something we never want to see of our dogs. Take care mate. Talk soon.

[@craigeberhardt1164]

@@BoltActionProductions yes that is a problem. My approach doesn’t involve her having a free run though. She can do it on a short lead....that is how the English do it. Anyway just some thoughts from a fellow hunter. More than one way to skin the cat.

[@mfromaustralia1]

Aha great to see April in her orange coat

[@BoltActionProductions]

She certainly looks the part. It’s like her party dress😂🤣

[@johngreene7928]

🤣🤣🤣When Pauline looks ahead for movement, you'd swear he's done 3 tours in "nam" 😂😂. Best hunting vid's full stop"! There's more to hunting than shooting and it seems to bring out the best in all you guys. That's what buddies are for! Keep them coming?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers John. Life's too serious most of the time and hunting certainly allows us to zone out from our day to day lives. I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for watching.

[@terryryan1441]

Hey Steve, another great video. Any chance that the next time the four of are together that you could do a review on the pack you each use and the reasons?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Possibly mate! Those sort of videos often turn out to be long winded and sometimes confusing in my experience. I'll think on it and may just make a separate sub video from a days hunt.

[@sudo_nym]

@@BoltActionProductions I'd watch that!!

[@robertstojcevski1098]

Great video, beautiful dog you guys have,

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Robert. April is certainly a great mate for Leigh and certainly fun to have on a hunt with all of us.

[@robertstojcevski1098]

@@BoltActionProductions I lost my sheperd 2 years ago, had her for 14 years, shame you can't use them as hunting dogs, boy did she have a nose on her

[@BoltActionProductions]

I feel your pain. I lost both my dogs last year and miss them deeply.

[@johnmac6226]

Great as always guys, need something to get us through the lockdown. I've been meaning to ask, what is the little hook thing for your rifle strap to help kept it on your shoulder? Thanks guys

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers John. The little hook on my vest I made for that exact reason, to help stop the sling sliding off my shoulder. There is one made by Talarik that you will see on Pauls pack. If you are in Australia you can buy them from Moroka 30 www.moroka30.com.au/talarik-sling-hook-918

[@johnmac6226]

@@BoltActionProductions yeh awesome, I'm definitely in Aus, in fact I reckon we live pretty close to each other. Thanks 👌

[@BoltActionProductions]

I thought you were but it's hard to keep up with everyone. Speak to the boys down at Moroka30 as they usually have them in stock or buy online through their store to help support local business. The hook certainly helps me when I am carrying other gear. Take care mate.

[@johnmac6226]

@@BoltActionProductions you too Steve. Let's hope it's only the 7 day's. Although I might see if there's a fallow around on my place. My kransky pile is getting low.

[@BoltActionProductions]

@@johnmac6226 here’s hoping brother 🤞

[@foxman979]

Hi boys, Probably been asked several times but what sticks are you carrying and where did you get them from. Cheers

[@BoltActionProductions]

G'day mate. Yes, we have been asked about our shooting sticks probably 1000 times over the years. Enough to say I wish they were still manufactured. "Stoney Point Steady Stix". I believe Primos do something similar.

[@sammyjames9743]

Very well done once again !!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Always great to see your name pop up mate. Thanks again for your support.

[@sammyjames9743]

@@BoltActionProductions anytime mate!!

[@dondle2]

A wee bit different how we do it in Scotland, but great to see all the same. Best of luck for the meat. !!!

[@BoltActionProductions]

I am always interested to hear from fellow hunters from across the globe. Where and what are the main differences? Don't just say you shoot the deer where we just look a them LOL. Thanks for watching mate.

[@andronuss]

Just fantastic

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed this one👍

[@leighbaragwanath]

Great sleepover, however the dominoes just didn’t fall our way. It happens

[@BoltActionProductions]

It was and all the more reason to head back soon👍

[@GanGoz]

Love the red dog action :)

[@shanevillis4079]

Seems Ben showed a LOT of restraint hahaha

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes and the deer seen were a lot further away than they looked on video. The iPhone through the 15x56 binos certainly bring them up closer.

[@mathewemery3330]

what pants is Leigh wearing ? i noticed the moroko 30 GDR blaze top ( have one myself and they are great ), now looking for good tough wearing pants got thick terrain

[@BoltActionProductions]

I am pretty sure those pants are part of the KUIU range.

[@mathewemery3330]

@@BoltActionProductions just looked them up, the padding looks right, that range seems decent for the price

[@davidcoleman2809]

Would like to know what you pack in back pack

[@BoltActionProductions]

It varies all the time mate depending on what we are hunting, where we are going and for how long. The weather plays a big part as well especially on the longer backpacking trips. Thanks for watching👍👍

[@johnmac6226]

Hey mate, didn't know how to contact you other then here. Are you guy's alright after the storm? We're fine, no power till Wednesday and have spent 2 days solid on the chainsaw.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers John. Pretty wild but all good in the end. Like you, plenty of work ahead of me over the next few days. Take care mate👍👍

[@johnmac6226]

@@BoltActionProductions yeh cool cool do you have power? Sing out if you need some brawn or a big chainsaw. Happy to chip in and help.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. We have power. Should have most of it cleaned up over the next few days. The rest is insurance........

[@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363]

Top job

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Stan.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Struck faster than a brownie.. country like out here new Mudgee just asking are u doing a fox hunt in the near future Thnx..

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks for watching once more Paul. We have been doing a few fox drives but nothing filmed. Might head out in the next month or so on the Foxes and see what we can do.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

@@BoltActionProductions Thnx.. mainly watch u Steve c cause u always reply.tc

[@BoltActionProductions]

@@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 Cheers mate. I always try my best to get back to everyone but it is getting harder

[@shanevillis4079]

Steve and co......... and Hunting with Stu are my go to for hunting vicariously through.

[@sharons9367]

Any reason as to wearing full camouflage and bright orange caps ?

[@BoltActionProductions]

As we know the animals we hunt are colour blind, so the blaze orange hats are just to distinguish our location to humans and in particular other hunters. Thanks for watching.

[@sharons9367]

@@BoltActionProductions interesting I didn’t know deer were colour blind

[@BoltActionProductions]

The juries out whether they are completely colour blind but they definitely don't see things the same as we do. Hence why there is a market for Blaze Orange Camo.

[@sharons9367]

@@BoltActionProductions definitely better seeing someone and feel safe taking a shot knowing where they are

[@shanevillis4079]

I don't know about Victoria, But in NSW it is a requirement that you must wear something( cap, shirt, jumper) with blaze orange on it, so other hunters won't shoot you... This is when hunting on public land. Actually I think it's law that you must wear it.

[@robincoker225]

ripper boys

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate.

[@christurner68]

Comedy not hunting👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

I'm glad you got a laugh. Thanks for watching.