How to Hunt Pine Forests

This video offers some tips and strategies for hunting Pine plantations which make up a large amount of the State forests we have to hunt in NSW. They're particularly good habitat for pigs and fallow deer and with a bit of research and prep, Hunters can have a lot of success.
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[@AussieBushHarvest]

I very glad this video has been helpful to some. For those interested I'm using a safari sling, very handy for bush stalking.

[@callmehank88]

Hey Profty, what gaiters do you recommend?

[@merlinmaxr1417]

Where did you buy your Enfield from?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Good onya Profty. I like the way you put this together. Some good tips with a good result in the end. Every hunter has the odd shot that wasn't as good as we wanted but hey we are human and we are not perfect.

[@Troffy21]

Well said, I also appreciate your honesty, It happened to all of us from time to time. love your work Profty

[@AussieBushHarvest]

Thanks a lot Steve! Your right none of us are perfect, I'll always be trying my best though!

[@BoltActionProductions]

That is all you can do mate. Those shots you may fluff just make you concentrate that little bit more the next time. It's the closer shots that I usually stuff up myself as I often take them for granted and don't concentrate enough. Keep the videos coming mate.

[@AGurcin]

An old timer once told me after a missed shot, that the only people who don't miss are those who are on the couch. R.I.P

[@thepowersauce1729]

Rewatching in time for my first public land hunt. Lots of good tips here

[@diismal9666]

Any luck?

[@Zubtec]

Another magnificent video brother. Properly educational, yet absolutely entertaining. Even more, it's inspirational. It's about time I get myself out to a pine forest!

[@alexmcadam3729]

Thanks for all the alvice and great viewing - not the greatest rifle shots but you owned that so respect. Well done brother on all accounts.

[@Friends.19166]

6 years old and still GOLD!!❤

[@AussieBushHarvest]

that means a lot mate! I'm really glad the video still has its worth

[@Kearnesy]

Thank you for this very informative video. Im going away tomorrow very similar area as this (bow hunting while waiting for the paperwork for the fire power 😁) first time hunting and on google earth last night i very much looked at everything you covered in the video its a good feeling confirmed the approach i was going to take

[@bashirk]

Got onto this video late!!! As usual, invaluable information and tips. Much respect and appreciation. Bashir Khan

[@StarLight-yk6es]

Thanks for sharing more wisdom , Bro ! So few know how to feed themselfs , beyond woollies and Coles ! Love ya vids , as always , peace Bra !

[@stefanlauster4877]

these videos keep gettin better and better, fucn proffesional !!!! keep up the good work profty

[@sicilianbullx]

Thank you so much for all the tips for deer hunting. I started out hunting with a bow and it was so hard stalking up close enough only to have something go wrong and miss the shot. I then started with the rifle and I have to say I have shot more deer since watching your vids then the 8 years before thank again bud keep up the great work. Keeping it real.

[@Malegole]

Fark that bottom up angle of your shot was awesome

[@Cj99226]

So good!

[@I-HUNT]

Good stuff mate! Three weeks ago I was in similar terrain when I shot a fox around noon while following a trail through thick pines that had a lot of grouped fallow droppings. Mostly, you see grouped ones in thickets and spread ones on tracks :) I was not desperate for deer so took the fox.

[@Rhino9.3]

Another ripper, love the "hunting rig" too mate

[@damo250f]

Top watch mate. Some good tucker harvested in the end. 👌

[@mrbrown66]

Love your videos - a great resource for someone starting out

[@unclearthur9192]

It's the start of a new year and your video has made up my mind to finally go deer hunting. Many of the areas where I fly fish, boarder on pine forests and I often come across deer sign. Driving home at night, there are times when sambar deer burst out of the forest. There's also a lot of deer in the forests near my home although they are most likely in places where hunting is not permitted. I'll have see about getting a suitable deer calibre rifle although the rules regarding using 12 gauge slugs in a sighted shotgun have changed in Victoria. Only a short range proposition at best. Thanks again for your video(s). They have really encouraged me to take this step and go deer hunting. Have subbed your channel. Cheers, Steve

[@dubiousdoublechin6363]

Let us know how you go mate, you in Vic?

[@AussieBushHarvest]

I’ve been very interested in shotguns as a a deer hunting tool, in the states it’s the norm in so many states. I love the idea of one firearm covering all game options

[@markmitchell7609]

Thanks for putting that up...some good things to take away 👍🏻

[@Neseri2de]

Fantastic video once again, love your stuff.

[@firstlightoutdoors527]

Always quality content mate. Keep it up

[@blakefiltness1893]

Your a legend mate just started watching all your hunting videos ive recently got into hunting and also I’ve got wild dogs killing all our sheep and just the general knowledge you give is really bloody helpful thanks heaps

[@bbheeler2819]

Another great informative vid Profty well done bro

[@kentcartner1612]

Nice one mate. Giving away all the secrets!

[@bensargent6875]

Well done mate, very interesting information.

[@ApachePieman]

Great video man, never gone hunting before and learned something new... Goin up to Oberon today, trying for some mushrooms since it's been so wet and not particularly hot. You ever do much mushrooming? Saffron milk caps are real popular in Eastern Europe

[@ejay960]

love all your videos man keep it up!

[@sambarsteve7183]

Love the vids mate Ethical Clean True hunter On ya bloke

[@djscuba465]

Cracking video mate, well done

[@scotthughes1458]

Cheers mate I really appreciate your videos, your knowledge is well received as I'm green as when it comes to this stuff. But constantly learning from guys like yourself , the Hilldog and my favourite Kiwi the Mountain Man. This might sound like a dumb question, I don't know anyone that hunts, so what's the best way to meet people other than joining a club, as I use a bow not a rifle. I'm happy to go solo but I wouldn't think jumping straight in the deep end & going one out is a smart move at all. Is it bad etiquette to ask someone to take you along for your first outting. I want to do what you guys do and only hope to get as pumped as you's do when it comes together. Thanks Profty ur a legend

[@bestestusername]

Good vids, subscribed

[@HLsab]

Good skills Profty .

[@matthewmoses4222]

You made sure she died quickly and humanely, don't beat yourself up about it. I see you only take what you need and no one can have a go at you for that at all. Love your videos, thank you so much for taking us along on your trips into the bush.

[@CameronKennedy23]

great vid mate keep them coming, have you tried the google earth with the DPI maps overlaid ? very good home scouting tool.

[@alanhow3575]

Like your sling

[@jeffsgreatoutdoors]

Carry a pair of secateurs on you, makes short work of blackberries. Good vid. As usual.

[@jeffsgreatoutdoors]

@@tun0fun and make a heap of noise doing it. No thanks.

[@devinb3397]

Good stuff. If you could pick one deer species to hunt, and one species you could only eat for rest of your life what would they be?

[@AussieBushHarvest]

Sambar without a doubt

[@batt-gy8kk]

Great video, I've encountered the same with pine forests and google maps , what looks to be clear is now 1.5m tall pines lol, only way to know for sure is to get out there. Out of interest what is that sling you're using?

[@crosshairscarpentry7375]

Ive had the same prob with Google maps, usually their pics are min 12 - 18mths old, sometimes older. If you go into an area that shows clear on maps, expect to be confronted by 2 - 3m high trees, screwed me more than once

[@thepowersauce1729]

Good video

[@pauldavies5541]

Easier way to go from satellite to dpi map. Install google earth, download the desired map from dpi website under the google earth section. Then you can just click the tick box off and on. Don’t know that I would have taken that shot, I don’t trust myself off hand. Even though I make sure I practice it.

[@RichardBellRookie]

Hey mate, good vids. I'm victorian but while watching this you mentioned a booking system. What is this system you talk about? Is this for plantations in NSW?

[@AussieBushHarvest]

yeah its for State forests in New South, obviously Vic has none of that

[@adam150874]

Top vid. What rifle sling is that?

[@warrenharms1477]

Keen to know the answer to that also

[@Aussie_Pest_Popping]

www.elks.com.au/product/safari-sling/

[@mjhuntnfish]

Hi mate, im not sure what the law is in NSW but in Victoria... ALL.... pine plantations are privately (corporation) owned and getting caught hunting in one will get you Into VERY deep shit... Just a heads up for your viewers south of the boarder...

[@ExtremeWog]

over here in nsw we get quaterly maps with exclusion zones from DPI themselves if the pine plantation is in the hunting area then it is allowed it is all planned with dpi and the forrestery corp

[@jazza_883]

I was watching thinking hope Victorians don't go poking around the pines

[@AussieBushHarvest]

Thats a good point MJ and your right about Vic. Its everyones responsibility to make sure they're hunting legally

[@johnharrison5203]

Lol what the heck type of grip was that offhand shot... ha

[@AussieBushHarvest]

John Harrison a biathlon one

[@adaminabyangler391]

Most certainly looks like Vulcan State Forest to me. More precisely near Porters Retreat, NSW.

[@adaminabyangler391]

Shooters Hill, NSW*

[@maevemorganez]

Yowie country.

[@stevegaskin8944]

Great videos - and really helpful to me, but I have to ask - is the f*&% word REALLY necessary? In my eyes, it makes you appear less professional.

[@HerrGesetz]

Good video. Nothing wrong with your off hand shot man, you can't get it perfect all the time, no one does. All the best.

[@pr3m0milk68]

from a "learner" hunter........thank you so much, your videos are entertaining and the information invaluable.

[@yeahitwillhappen]

Nice to see another hunter using a 303. If you can aim then you have a freight train that will stop anything.

[@hooked_on_adventure]

Man! Great video hey. Totally inspired to get out there and try some new state forests. So much respect for you. Sharing your knowledge and experience, hunting on your own and taking the time to make high quality videos. Legend.

[@alexgolding3480]

Great videos mate, really appreciate your videos for someone who does not have many people I can personally get this advice from. Really good to get some experience through you, I can start to use myself.

[@Larimuss]

Would you say pine forest is a good place for new people to start? Considering it’s pretty abundant. Like I’d honestly be happy if I came home with just a couple of foxes. Also do you have an caliber recommendations for this kind of hunting in NSW?

[@davidoneill2983]

awesome vid! you need a microphone muffler for the wind noise

[@AussieBushHarvest]

Your right bro, I do indeed

[@danstevens2204]

Thanks for sharing profty 👍

[@mathewemery304]

Cheers for the info, been eyeing up some pine/ native fringe country with plenty of deer sign

[@2908phild]

So generous with your information. Really enjoy your vids and the energy invested in them.

[@craiggodfrey639]

Love your stuff! Awesome as always, cheers m8!!!

[@robincoker225]

ripper Profty, that stew was the bomb brother.

[@burnieking1401]

Nice video mate, hope your hunts since this video was made has been successful. I'm only just trying to get into Deer hunting, but not really sure how to begin, or where to go especially in SE QLD. Cheers.

[@TropicalJungleIreland]

Tip. If you are hunting pine or spruce plantations invest in a deer dog to track. Fallow deer won't be eating in the blocks. Find the exit entry points where they are coming out to the feed area.

[@568843daw]

Try using “steady Stix” which are much better than shooting Off-Hand especially at that distance. Google Cabelas.com to see what they look like than see if someone makes a comparable product down-under. BTW, it’s a great video that you made. Cheers!

[@oscarweasley2618]

Great vid, and I really like your 303 too. When do you prefer the 303 with open sights?

[@AussieBushHarvest]

After missing a decent fallow buck last year with it, my answer is never! Very hard to see the iron sights properly in low light

[@AussieBushHarvest]

303s a great round though!

[@richnegs5828]

Hey mate, really curious about your hand placement when taking your shot. Seemed very far back towards your body. Can I ask why you set up for a shot that way?

[@AussieBushHarvest]

It’s a biathlon technique, done in conjunction with a sling, I don’t employ that technique anymore.

[@richnegs5828]

@@AussieBushHarvest Ah ok, I can see where your coming from. Cheers.👍

[@GBLW]

Awesome vid Profty, Shit happens but at least you had the right intentions that’s all that matters. Thanks for giving your insight into pine forest hunting, the only thing is because I bow hunt it becomes a different ball game but the principals are the same, homework, homework and lots of kms... good times are natural! Now you got me saying it all the time....haha. Keep up the good work. Hope to meet you one day and go for a hunt.

[@jakethesnake2758]

Is that a lee enfield profty? And i saw you have a lever actionas well as your 7mm08? Youve chosen some mighty fine pieces of weaponry. What caliber is the lever action?

[@paul-up5jy]

Hay Man ! I do love your videos , I'v followed you for years ! But in vic note aloud to hunt in these erea's ? Good work . Enjoy your life , because many off use can't. Thank's .

[@scsnsw1860]

Coming home from an overseas fishing trip to see what I would say is the best pine forest hunting lesson out there. Great job profty!! Beautiful fallow too buddy! Give yourself some slack for that shot, I mean you would have to be one of the most nature humble hunters I know of. Not a perfect shot but who is? 🤙🏻 Keep it up brother, loving every minute of your videos!!

[@nathanglover5722]

Hey big fella this video helped me so much. Just smoked my first pig in Jenolan SF. Yeeeew

[@sergeanthorvath]

Thanks for your very informative videos and your great attitude to your quarry. Just hope the pine needles were well clear of the cooking fire!

[@clancyrobertsFoC]

Mate this was one of the best hunting vids I've ever watched. thanks mate, keep up the good work

[@bunyuh]

Very informative video on SF hunting, thank you. Safari slings are awesome been using one for over twenty years. Cheers

[@hankbraff1135]

Great vid , and some good advice given, thanks for sharing.

[@marc_spence]

Thanks for continuing to get this content out there for people to glean what they can from your knowledge. As a beginner, this info is invaluable and the presentation is straightforward and without the ubiquitous 5 min bloody intro into what you clicked the button for in the first place. Cheers bud - 'Good times are natural' indeed.

[@lukemcintosh5108]

Hey Profty, What rifle sling are you using at the 10:10 mark in your footage?

[@larryalexander4833]

Use a climber stand climb up along the woods edge looking over pines and native woods . You can see both works for me here in the states .

[@bengrauer1]

Thanks

[@AussieBushHarvest]

No thank you Ben! Really appreciate you supporting the channel mate 🤙

[@chrisp3677]

Thxs for sharing another awesome video!! A lot of information for a novice hunter.

[@kentchalmers3931]

Great vid, thanks for the tips, can’t wait till I have the time to get out again and bag some venison.

[@deankennedy7041]

Gday mate love your vids. What have you done to your sling to allow it to rest on your side like that?

[@explorethebush]

I learnt heaps thanks mate

[@michaelberzins7267]

Good info mate. As always coming up with the goods.

[@snowybrumbyphotographywith172]

Love the vids 👍🏻

[@koozeharrison8471]

good result mate looked like a good feed in the camp oven to

[@Outbackbogan]

great hunting video old mate ty for ya effort enjoy 😎

[@batavierdutchy]

Very helpful. Thank you. :)

[@billwild7512]

Thanks for sharing another great video

[@hazyhay8977]

Hey mate what is that sling you're using?

[@mattbender3197]

Top video as always, keep them coming👍

[@sammyjames9743]

Love this!! Great video mate!!!

[@khanwebguru]

Very nice lots to learn

[@carmelot324]

that was a great video..thank you

[@HuntShootOffroad]

Cheers mate!

[@davedreds5905]

Thanks for the great video and info 👍

[@CruxFlobyIanHard]

Hey Mate, Loving the videos. Which pine forests in NSW, preferably closest to Sydney would you recommend for beginners starting out looking for deer?

[@AussieBushHarvest]

I recommend you chose a forest and start exploring mate. If a forest was recommendable it would be full of every hunter in Sydney. Enjoy the bush mate and every forest within 2-3 hours of Sydney has deer in it

[@CruxFlobyIanHard]

@@AussieBushHarvest good to know! Thanks!

[@cococharliematenga4829]

Well done too at the end there, another one for the chiller.

[@jaydenpogmore695]

do a bloopers video Alex !

[@geoffpearton9694]

As always great work mate

[@Michael-tr4st]

ripper mate! awesome work

[@doncartel69er]

Wow ... hands down the most informative hunting video on youtube. Thanks alot for your help this has given me a solid ground to get started as a newbie particularly where most state forests are pine. You should do courses in person and charge for the knowledge transfer !!! Id pay :)

[@AussieBushHarvest]

Cheer bro, so stoked if been helpful

[@kjpdavid]

Thx for sharing