Fallow Deer Hunting - Chasing Local Bucks in the 2020 Lock-down Rut

It's a yearly passion for me to go fallow buck hunting in the deer rut. For 2020 it's been limited to area's very close to home with the Covid-19 restrictions. What follows is a few afternoons and mornings chasing the bucks around.
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[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

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[@ianmorrison554]

I'm getting addicted to your videos because they're the real deal! - stalking stuff on foot, putting in the miles and the hours, on your own - no fancy paid cameraman. Your shooting skills are terrific, so well done!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate the feedback. It's certainly challeng solo but I enjoy it.

[@janetdoecke4391]

The pelt on that buck is beautiful!

[@cato7669]

Awesome video, you're so lucky to be able to do that! Fortunately in Victoria they have allowed us to help farmers control pests so I did manage to get out last night on a dairy farm and take out a couple of foxes with the night vision 🦊💥. Please keep the videos coming, it's an essential service 😁👍👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's awesome you guys are getting some flex. Been really rough seeing all the super tight restrictions in Vic. We aren't much better up here, I'm just lucky to access a bit of private land really close to home.

[@joelmcmahan7386]

For sure some rough food there mate, so much different than the deer hunting I do. Be great to hunt the Australia one time In my days. Thanks for sharing these great hunts with us. 👍👍

[@kimavery2560]

Great show and entertaining good hunting

[@redfaux74]

Wow, that's a beautiful video. ❤ Scenery.... 😃 You have strange looking deer compared to western USA types. We have whitetail, elk, mule deer (and they mix occasionally), moose, antelope and mt goats. We also have lots of mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, they're reintroducing the wolf and the black bear are starting to come back. Further west they have grizzlies. 😳 Nice facial hair and camo! Excellent shot! 🎈🥳🎈

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate, beard got way too itchy 😞

[@redfaux74]

Same here. I can do 3 weeks, that's it.

[@douglasuhde799]

Glad to see you guys down under enjoy Mt. Dew also!

[@7979Army]

Rutt bucks get made into burgers never an issue for me. Definitely like your channel look forward to more videos from ya

[@Carl61922]

Hey mate rippa vids, keep them coming. If your not too keen on the meat during rut cause of the obvious smell an sometimes taste that they can have. Milk is a massive game changer, if you let the meat soak in milk it actually gets rid off the smell an rut taste and helps tenderise the meat and lets the muscles loosen up after a kill too.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll have to try that again. Unfortunately I remember doing just that years ago, but the milk turned. My fault for not seeing how old it was when I put it on my prized venison.

[@redfaux74]

I heard that works for antelope here in the USA.

[@marcrossouw5977]

Awesome to see new content at this time, thanks for sharing

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you liked it Marc 👍

[@cococharliematenga4829]

Great result, a head for the wall and the other one for the freezer, well done.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Was a great for outings for a good result. Glad you like the video.

[@chrisp3677]

Great video mate, your material is getting better with every clip, I can see you put a lot of effort into your videos and everyone is very appreciative. Also fantastic looking stag!!🦌🦌🦌 very jealous.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Chris. Hopefully I can slowly get better at it. Certainly a labour of love. They will be great memories though someday. And I figure they are good value for others that can't get out hunting in these current times.

[@pjpumps]

Awesome vid mate just getting into the deer hunting, cant wait for these restrictions to lift so I can head out hunting ,and some fishing.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hopefully if everything continues we can see some more flex. All we can do is the right thing and fingers crossed 🤞

[@huey5985]

Nicely put together video, well done mate.

[@mattwalsh1558]

Another sweet video mate, I have had the same experience with the bucks no where near as vocal as normal. Loads of sign and often quiet mornings, has been warm though. You do a great job of capturing the effort and time put into your hunts.. cant wait till the next one!!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Matt. Appreciate the kind words. Yeah it's a funny season for sure. Drought, Rain, Heat & Cold. She's been a mess.

[@pr3m0milk68]

That was mean bro!!! most informative and relatable hunting vids out!!!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate, appreciate the positive feedback.

[@michaelkaylor6770]

Glad to see you growing your face jacket! You will need if you come up this way, you know, the Great Northern Land of Alaska!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I'm up for that 😂. Trade a hunt 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@michaelkaylor6770]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Trade a hunt? Gold dust mate!

[@darrenasquith2297]

Nice job Nathan, good to see you roughing it with food too 😂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Darren. Yeah I couldn't help filming that part 😂

[@andronuss]

A nice reward for the time out great to see

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers Andro. Was certainly a bit of effort. Not exactly a walk out and deck the first deer spotted. I've had a good time, handy for my waistline too 😳.

[@payres48]

Just come across your channel by chance and subscribed immediately. Don't get the opportunity to hunt here in SA, not even rabbits! Anyway, enjoying your videos and look forward to seeing more when this covid stuff is over.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate. Glad you like the content, that's awesome you like it. You guys have some great deer hunting down there though I thought?

[@payres48]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Yes there is good deer hunting here, however I don't have access to any properties for hunting. My shooting is restricted to my local SSAA range. Will be going through your back catalogue of videos and doing some catch up.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's a shame on the access front. Mate do some research and head into Vic chasing Sambar. They are the ultimate game species to hunt 👌

[@jonathandavies2931]

nice work mate. well done. love your videos, so keep them coming! cheers

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. As always I appreciate your support.

[@scottsmith1411]

Well done getting your buck in these tough times , lots of hunters missing out at the moment so it’s good to be able to watch someone else get one , I could listen to croaking bucks all night 😂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It's an unusual sound for sure. Red deer 100m from camp (past years). Man those buggers keep you up. Glad you enjoyed the video. That's my intention, rough time for most.

[@teba5113]

scott smith come to my property and you will have no problem haha. We don’t shoot em tho coz they don’t ruin the paddocks coz we made a special one for them

[@teba5113]

I mean we shoot em every now and then for meat but we mainly kill foxes and roos

[@grahamreibelt3698]

Awesome footage and a nice buck

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. I'll give you a call one day soon.

[@TheMichaelc1]

Love your work mate! Unfortunately missed out this rut due to the Covid BS, great to see a few fellas still able to get out amongst them! Thanks for sharing brother!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Be a lot of keen fellas already dreaming of 2021. Myself included, had big plans. No complaints though as I've spent a lot more time than I would have in this little area. And that'll pay off in time to come. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be great memories some day.

[@TheMichaelc1]

EDGE of the OUTBACK yeah mate for sure! Deffently already thinking of what 2021 will bring and to spend more time out there to make up for this year! Thanks again for sharing mate love ya channel 👍🏻

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I remember watching your last few video's, Nice work. Just think how much bigger those bucks will get to grow next year with limited people hunting them ATM !!! Should be some great trophies !!!

[@TheMichaelc1]

EDGE of the OUTBACK Cheers mate! Deffently keen to get the camera back out, been abit slack lately! Yeah not wrong there, can only hope🤞🏻

[@tyronnebull4256]

Awesome mate. Access close to home, lucky bugger. 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Mate. 15 yrs I chipped away to get a foot in the door for this block. Labor of love !!!

[@tyronnebull4256]

I've got access to a good place but 3.5 hours away. Empty freezers for awhile.

[@richardcole9558]

EDGE of the OUTBACK funny how the harder you work at getting stalking the luckier you get 😉...I worked my socks of for years and was lucky enough to get a couple of places that I’ve stalked for nearly twenty years in Sussex . Uk .

[@stephendimech7174]

Like the video mate really good place

[@craiggodfrey639]

Liked before i watched it! Great stuff mate!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's a good start then. Glad it lived up to expectations 👍

[@outdoorazz]

Awesome video mate. Well done. Cool footage👌🏽

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate. Oh don't worry there's a few that I spooked trying to get footage 😩

[@gametrailfilms2067]

Great footage mate well done 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate.

[@AHPOutdoors]

Nice video and great buck man!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. I'm happy all things considered this year.

[@trevormustey4418]

Do you have to dig for twister combo's...or are they hanging from trees??, another great video, you're one lucky bloke living where you are!!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Yes and yes

[@adamprictor7310]

Hi Nathan. Class production as always. Been meaning to ask you for a while. Firstly how do you find the ruger in 308? Had a ruger american in 22lr and was a surprise package. The 165grn speer SP how do they preform on the pigs? Have you taken sambar with them? Just about to get another 308 as l had to sell my last one. Looking at a reasonable load for it. Cover deer and pigs mainly. Thanks again for a great watch👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi Adam. Cheers. The budget ruger has been a suprise. Shoots very very well. The 165's are dynamite on pigs. Very happy with the performance. Yet to try on sambar but that might change very soon 😉

[@Westy0787]

Hey, love your videos but as a fallow hunter from Tasmania why do you hunt your fallow during the rut? as a rule of thumb over here we try to have ours harvested before the rut really sets in.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

We don't have the same restrictions as you guys with seasons. Fallow are open all year around ATM with the game status lifted. There is zero game management on them which is a shame, You guys have a good system down there and the trophy quality reflects that.

[@mattchilders3123]

Dang sir, I'd subscribe twice if I could. Great Video.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers Matt, really glad you liked it.

[@richardcole9558]

Enjoyed that mate , subscribed ..👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheer's mate

[@Momentslikeme]

Awesome video once again, love the thermal action as well. What brand are the shooting sticks, they look nice and simple. Cheers (+)

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

They are Primos sticks. They work well.

[@terrymccullough1356]

How do you find the safari sling in use when you have your back pack and bino chest pack on?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi Terry. Yeah it's fine. But I do run the chest pack pretty high. And with load lifters on a pack with a frame I hook the sling over that. Keeps it off my neck.

[@inert11]

nice one lucky man you are to get out. Keep the vids coming are you in NSW?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate. I intend to keep growing the channel. Yes mate, NSW.

[@tonygillahan]

Well done mate

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers Tony. Appreciate it 👌

[@hankbraff1135]

Missed the rut this year, damned virus has affected us all in some way, nice buck and will make a nice rug for the floor.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It was a shit of a rut from all accounts either way. Rough build up just coming out of a severe drought.

[@micknicaisse2546]

Nice vid mate, just subscribed. What cameras are you using?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I tend to mix it up between a smartphone, gopro and Panasonic H770V. Glad you liked it.

[@douglasuhde799]

Watch out for them crocks!

[@warwickgibbs6303]

Nice vid!!! Always utilise the meat though. Crock pot or bangers. You just can’t go wrong!!! 😎

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Warwick. For better or worse I have a good local supply of deer to hunt and can be a little picky on what I want to eat. I really need to get a mincer and try making sausages though, That's something I've never done.

[@warwickgibbs6303]

EDGE of the OUTBACK Definitely give the sausages a crack. Alternatively consider giving the venison to others (as there is always somebody out there doing it hard & will appreciate the free meat). 🙂

[@chrislegend_legendary5812]

Nice

[@OffTheGridAdventures]

Nice buck!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate. Wasn't the rut we all wanted. But I'm glad I got to do what I did while so many were in lockdown.

[@chrisbeling7350]

😂😂😂 terrible food hard life 😂😂❤

[@passiver]

Great vid mate, what area of nsw is this?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you liked the video. I live in the Hunter Valley.

[@355ben]

Mmm kfc.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

LOL It's a true bush staple

[@Mrxguy]

Nice, thanks for sharing. Wish I could get out, can't even go 30 mins to shoot some rabbits at the moment :(. cheers

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It's rough eh. Hopefully we get some more flex in the next few weeks. Glad you liked the video.

[@Mrxguy]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Thanks for the reply. I subbed, so I'll be watching some more of your videos. Here in NZ, I'm hoping that I'll be able to do some bunny busting, in maybe in another week. cheers

[@Nozas]

what do you like hunting more sambar or fallow

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Either 😉

[@callmehank1662]

With bose headphones on, this video was brutal to listen to, but great to watch.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers, I think 😂. What was the audio issue you experiencing. I'm aware of a issue I had with walking footage and a loose mic at on one clip. That caused some thumping sounds.

[@craigfrith7024]

Congrats mate nice stag was that in the hunter area ?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Yeah mate, can't drift too far from home ATM. Glad you liked the video.

[@craigfrith7024]

EDGE of the OUTBACK yeah we had some work to do at my mates property last weekend end got one nice stag a couple of does there was at least 4 more barking gd weekend

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's the ticket, great stuff.

[@gavinpeters6402]

Nice hunt nath.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Gav. Hope your getting some fishing in mate 👍

[@gavinpeters6402]

Getting a little bit In mate. Hopefully head out Thursday for an hour

[@glensowell9982]

I see videos of shooting deer at night but you talk about strict regulations on them,so what deer are invasive?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

This is a completely different timeline to my recent videos. Technically deer are a game species in NSW. But currently that status is paused by the DPI and there are no restrictions on hunting methods, animals taken or seasonal restrictions.

[@donkinzett3961]

A lot of people don't realise that dear are feral and causing lots of problems in parts of australia

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Technically they are game with restrictions lifted in NSW. But I know what you mean, they do some damage for sure.

[@michaelcauser474]

Did someone explain to the Bucks about lockdown, so they decided to isolate in their little "homes"?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

😂

[@sammcnab7115]

were is this mate like dunns creek area?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi Sam, I'm happy to share the hunts. But not pass on post code information. It's not anywhere near Dunn's Creek though, Have friends out that way, nice area.

[@sammcnab7115]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK yea another question though have you ever been in the barrington tops state forest or the Olney state forest

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

@@sammcnab7115 no sorry I haven't mate. Not hunting anyway. The Watagan's is often quite thick, I trail run up there. But the fringe would hold game if you pick the right locations. Certainly dogs and deer out there.

[@craigmccann1028]

Joker!

[@tomcannizzo7526]

Stag**

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Fallow are Buck's in Australia mate 👌

[@mustafa.d7488]

I'd love to hunt but I'm really scared of Firearms

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

They are just a tool. No need to be scared, just sensible and safe.

[@recoupeit970]

Mustafa. D that’s okay, you can learn how to use a boomerang!

[@mustafa.d7488]

@@recoupeit970 that would be awesome

[@petesmith9472]

Now come on old chum…lose the beard…you’re a nice lad without it

[@marks6825]

Instead of trophy hunting you should have taken a injured animal down. Bad name for hunters bud!!! Than continue with you trophy hunt!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi Mark. Were you there next to me? Because if you were, you would have seen that 80 yards directly behind the deer is the owners house. And behind that a busy public road. I think Bud, that you should always understand things aren't as simple as it seems on a video. Safety is paramount before all. Could I have done something I would have.

[@mattchilders3123]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK yep, always a critic. The ones of us who've watched you know your would have taken the injured deer if you could have. I try to use a 60 degree (30 degrees to my left and 30 to my right) hunting area.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Getting safe angles on these smaller blocks is always a challenge, but you have to be so careful and always aware of it. Just part of the gig.