LOST IN THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK ON A HUNTING TRIP

[@SickPuppy4x4Adventures]

Good shit brus. I was stressing with ya!

[@Sergeant_Wombat]

not a single Cooee, im disappointed mate.

[@lucydog3376]

Exactly... Everybody in Australia knows that is the drill. They also could of used the international distress message of 3 consecutive shots in the air.

[@intolerance9677]

You need the hema app on your phone as a back up.. no reception needed, I use it when I’m out 4x4ing in an unfamiliar area, you’d be surprised how many tracks it has on it, but at least if there’s no tracks, it still has you location and you can track your route 👍

[@SkidPig]

I had it on my iPad which was in the car 🤣

[@Blackwater_House]

In My 30 Years with an Emergency Service Organisation I’ve done a few outback searches for missing hunters. Found most of them. One of My advantages in being a trained land search specialist, was that I was also a hunter. One I never found was a Pig Hunter. Eventually his body, well most of his body, was found. For some inexplicable reason known only to himself, he crossed a fence. By doing so, he placed himself outside of Our logical search area. As near as We could ever figure it, he crossed the fence after getting lost. Those search experiences are why I always carry My GPS Enabled Personal Locator Beacon whenever I’m out and about, especially now that I’m older and less able. Of course I always recommend that you carry a pack of playing cards, so when you get lost you can sit down an begin playing Patience. Eventually somebody will tell you which card to play next and then you can ask them for directions.

[@SkidPig]

😂

[@alfredeinstein8612]

8:47. I think I heard a little poo hit the water when you saw that log. 🤣

[@moverling5]

I couldn't help you. But i did go through 6 beers during your ordeal. I felt so bad that you didn't have any beer. Good video. Do it again.

[@SkidPig]

🤣 cheers

[@bentaber8814]

HAHAHA

[@vpatron8085]

Tip: 1. Keep a compass in your pocket at all times and remember your position before leaving camp. 2. Buy some small walkie talkie's share them in your hunting party. Glad you made it out though.

[@leithmurray736]

On 2 occasions I’ve had similar situations, and on both of those I had a compass on a cord around my neck. As long as you take note of the directions of the main road you will be good . These occurrences happened prior to hand held GPS being available. Even now that I have a GPS with all the topos For all of Australia loaded, I still take note of the main road and have the compass around my neck. All ways have a head torch with one spare set of batteries

[@SkidPig]

I do now mate thats great advice

[@adamthrelfall3668]

Geez mate, glad you are ok, good on ya for sharing, we're all human and these things happen. Bet that beer tasted good after all that

[@huntersandshooterssocietyo175]

This is scary stuff! I'm glad you got out all in one piece!

[@SkidPig]

Thanks mate

[@MarcLaneAus]

Few I was stressing with you, was like an Aussie Blair witch, lucky you all found each other again.

[@fredflintstome6532]

Great video. You got separated but found your mates. You learnt what you need to carry in the future so it does not happen again. Other people have learnt from your experience. Thanks mate

[@SkidPig]

Thanks mate

[@fredflintstome6532]

@@SkidPig Hey man, I didn't mean to come across as a cunt - I re-read my comment and I'm thinking I was hash on ya. I liked the video, watching you work the problem. Best thing you made it back. Just discovered your channel and like the content.

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. I got lost in the Pioneer Mountains in a snow storm once, I got within 500 yards of camp and turned back it turned out.

[@JT-py9lv]

You need to get you an Amateur radio license, and carry a good handy talkie with you. Maybe you could have kept in communications with your mates. I was hunting in Arizona in the winter once upon a time. A blizzard rolled in and I was snow blind and lost in the storm. Luckily for me, we all had handheld radios. After 2-3 hours in sub-freezing weather, I was able to get in touch with my hunting partners. I do have to say, it was a bit troubling to me at the the time. Glad you made it out okay.

[@94littledude]

JT 6188 in Australia you don't need a radio license to use a 2 way. I always make sure I have a least 3 in my group when we go out bush.

[@Bunjee98]

What I usually do when I'm out Bush. I take a small camp axe and every so often I put a small cut in a tree,

[@raymondnecke5806]

Or a small roll of red white plastic barrier tape ..

[@Healthliving1967]

You dont need a mobile phone signal to make an emergency call for help,there is a number you can call that goes directly to a satellite then gets routed to emergency services. My mum and i got stranded in the western Queensland outback after hitting a boar pig,no mobile phone service but a guy stopped and gave us a number to call that went directly to a satellite and i got transferred to 000.

[@SkidPig]

Oh wow really? Do you remember the number? I wasn't at that level of worried but would be good to know

[@EZGamingAllDay]

depending on the type of phone your maps will still work even if you dont have signal. It will show your location and if you remember where your camp is you can walk to that general area.

[@SmittyIndependentFreedom]

Yeah it's pretty hectic when the bush looks similar in the both directions.. Know all about it too well.. Good Treak'N around,with all ya stuff your tort out bush comes into use ..but, loosing ya bearings just stresses ya out to that panic stage once in awhile.

[@rogerhector8323]

your making a fatal mistake when you realized you were lost stop and stay there makes it easier to be found. otherwise you are playing hide and seek

[@shortmanaut1736]

Kept ya calm & used a strategy to solve ya problem,learning curve for the bush! [Thumbs up.]

[@SkidPig]

Cheers mate, it won't happen again thats for sure

[@krisandraskinner3837]

That was kinda scary! Thank God you found each other. We hunt different here. Our hunters build tree stands and sit and wait for the deer to come to them. Also, our hunters are required to wear orange vests so they don't shoot each other. It never occurred to me you have deer in Australia. I guess they are every where. Better luck next time!

[@mitchellcharity9552]

Farrkk I'm jealous you've got A access to a deer property 😂😂 ripper vid mate glad it all worked out 🤙🤙

[@bigd4000]

Yeh agree with u bro lost both properties we used to Hunt because of dicks doing the wrong thing and shooting the wrong things an leaving rubbish etc so the owner an I don’t blame him kicked everyone out👎

[@mitchellcharity9552]

@@bigd4000 yep I go on a heap of stations for work and when you get talking to the owners it's no wonder they do some of the stories about poachers you hear makes you wild

[@bigd4000]

@@mitchellcharity9552 Yeh last an by far the best property these guys were leaving rubbish an crap everywhere an when we got to the campsite by the creek there was a dead maggot infested half burnt roo left on the fire🤮 apparently that was the final straw for the owner 👎

[@mitchellcharity9552]

@@bigd4000 yeah that's fucked! I spoke to one owner on the range said about poachers going that fast in Utes they was jumping the cattle grid which leads in to his house yard when he had young kids over

[@bigd4000]

@@mitchellcharity9552 frickin scumbags ah

[@speedie69691]

Damn man i was stressing with you glad you made it back ok just shows how quick and easy it can happen ... i remember as a kid traveling aus before all these gps's and anytime we left camp to go hunting my parents where attament at making sure we had a torch and a whistle and always said if we got seperated blow the whistle as you back track slowly gladly never had to use it but have passed it on to my kids..

[@non-binaryjesus]

That was a crazy long bullet you had there my friend!!!! Black with a shiny tip!!! 😂

[@jamesalford-wells8642]

Fuck mate, what a hectic few hours being lost in the middle of bumfuck nowhere, glad you got reunited with the boys and go back safe, yep I agree it’s not hard at all the get lost in the bush, sat phones and Epibs are definitely the way too go, definitely a big learning curve in this video for me, enjoyed every bit of it, cheers mate! 🍻

[@leoncellier4719]

You always have to fire two shots for people to find the direction, I always carry an old fashioned compass for a last resort, I have had to use it also, relying on battery operated systems is a good way to get lost, I know backtracking is great but only when you have power. Remember, two shots or they won't know what direction it came from.

[@raymondnecke5806]

I take a Bushnell backtracker gps permanently in my day pack along with basic first aid , fire starter , thermal blanket etc in an old minimi pouch . After being in a similar situation years ago …

[@SkidPig]

I do now haha

[@JTSouthernfried]

Definitely not an ideal situation.. I got turned over in a kayak once.. lost the kayak and all my gear.. phone was in my car.. slept under some pine trees using the brush to cover up with..hiked out the next morning at daylight.. definitely had my worse fears rolling around in my nugget that night.

[@SkidPig]

Oh shit man, I know exactly how you feel. Its not a good time

[@Motohumter]

Be careful getting lost in the outback mate, is some places the heat will put you in bad trouble really quick. Good video, that looks like a good camp site to me.

[@SkidPig]

I learnt a few lessons that trip mate

[@bigd4000]

Man super lucky bro, hunted for 30 yrs up the Cape which has no mountains or even hills so always be aware of the direction the shadows of trees fall as u head away from the creek chasing something as u can get turned around in 200 meters easy. Glad to c ur safe mate but don’t put all ur faith in a gps either I always carry a hiking compass an check direction occasionally when walking 👍

[@SkidPig]

Great advice mate

[@bigd4000]

@@SkidPig yeh been there got lost same shit but forgot mention personal epirbs r pretty cheap now too. Ha u could put a dog tracking collar on uncle Troy an get ur gps back 😁👍 ........sorry Troy😂🤙

[@benjohnson6833]

As soon as you realise you're lost, STOP. Sit down, have a drink of water and relax. Stop and think. That could have gone so much worse. You got lucky bro. Have to shout ya a beer for putting it on the line for a video. Cheers mate

[@SkidPig]

Thanks mate

[@micktodd8210]

Awesome vid bloke. Keep the hunting clips coming. Just don’t get lost again😜

[@SkidPig]

Thats the plan mate 🤣

[@bacon6496]

Bugga well atleast you lived to tell the tale funny enough i had to hitch hike home tonigh

[@peteregan7672]

lol love you comment "couple of trees look familiar"

[@bush2beach545]

If you’re ever lost, fire 3 shots in the air as fast as you can. You shooting in one direction will send the sound one way, firing up in the air (as dangerous as it is) will spread it even. Just goes to show how easy it is to get lost! Specially at night time as what you see in the day is totally different at night! Many will not understand.

[@SkidPig]

Thanks mate, oh yeah it's pretty wild. And I have spent a lot of time in the bush

[@planetalignment2523]

YES FINALLY A HUNTING VID FROM THE PIG!

[@MattH-l3i]

If you don't have a GPS always take a map and a compass and learn how to triangulate your position using landmarks.

[@seancjmatthews]

Can you use hand held uhf's? Maybe longer distance models if they make them? Maybe only turn them on when you choose to separate to save battery power etc.

[@SkidPig]

Great idea

[@lloydw.3950]

@@SkidPig I use a gps and we all carry handheld UHF radios....worth their weight in gold once you lose eye contact. I would suggest if you are going to buy one, walk straight past the cheapies....those little 0.5 watt jobs are ok when you are only a 100m apart, but if you can afford it go for a 5 watt radio - these will get you quite a few kilometers range (and even further if you can find some higher ground). Also, as UHF is pretty much line of sight, getting to clear ground or high ground is best, because thick scrub or hills will cut the distance down dramatically. Glad it all worked out, but yeah, scary stuff...been there done that, which is why I bought the GPS and radio. If you're prepared to put in the effort, (it ain't easy and it's time consuming) with a Garmin GPS, you can actually record your track and by using about 3 different programs on a PC, convert them to a map that you can load on the unit. I have all the roads and creeks for the property I go to as a map, so no matter where I am on the property, I can look at the map an know how far I am from roads etc.....makes life so much easier.

[@StevieTV253]

that awning is epic. holy fuck, damn... yeah thats some sketchy shit man. well earned brewski

[@victorbitter583]

Some people have a real knack for directions. I'm not one of them. If I don't know a place I get lost easy on a long bushwalk. That would've been me lol. cheers.

[@seso384]

Mate I thought I lost ya hahahahahaha.Next time head torch in your pack all the time. Happened to me. Walk 6 hours in the pitch black. "Shit me self".U R legend. RESPECT.

[@alexgramatakos4308]

FUCK YEA SKID IM EXCITED AND HAVE ONLY SEEN THE FIRST 10 seconds

[@alexgeorge2993]

Got myself lost in a similar way many years ago, now i carry a GPS always in my backpack, its a Garmin one that works off satellites not phone towers! I always have water, dunny paper, matches or lighter, water filter, ammo and some tucker always in my backpack.

[@chrishavo6959]

F that Bro, fence line and tyre tracks for the win !

[@teamdilligafffishing4058]

Christ I hate that! Nothing worse than getting turned around in the rough. I am impressed that you didn't seem to panic at all, panic and fear are vicious killers. Good job! I was wondering when the Fishing shirts are gonna ship? I preordered and paid quite a while ago. Cheers Mate! Awesome vid.

[@SkidPig]

Cheers mate, they shipped yesterday

[@teamdilligafffishing4058]

Skids you are the EFFIN MAN!!!! Cheers to you too bro...stay healthy!

[@Lambycapo]

Download Avenza mate and get the maps for your area your hunting well worth it and no reception needed

[@TonchyShultz]

Very good video , thx for sharing video Greetings from Canada ! ✌🍷🍸🐺🦌🐻🍁🤟

[@SkidPig]

🍻🍻

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Mate, nothing worse, happened to me once, same thing chasing a pig, walked for 7 hrs, I was stuffed

[@forty5degrees]

This one's gonna be good.. it better be.. loved it, i sub'd mate.. good job.

[@SkidPig]

Cheers mate 🍻

[@thenono7851]

Poor bugga it’s a shit feeling. Level headed. Well done. 🍻

[@blehbleh222]

Fuck yes!!!! God damn I needed this upload! Glad your okay big dog 🤘🏽

[@SkidPig]

🍻

[@muddevil4x4doroakuma24]

i have Terra HD pro gps app on my phone. Awesome $15 investment, never let me down through the Vic High Country. cheers.

[@BigBert]

Great video Mate 😎🤙🏻 keep me coming

[@12308wayne]

Holly f##k you had my hart going i can't Imagine how you felt. Makes me wonder how the people that go missing out West feel. 😔

[@liamc1102]

It wasn't that bad mate

[@ryanpedersen5722]

Your mates didnt do you any favors not firing off a shot or keep yelling

[@stephenjeacocke1530]

Carnt believe you were throwing your best survival tool away after each shoot. Bullet shells make best high pitch whistles. out there noise goes for miles from them

[@SkidPig]

I didn't know that, I kept all the cases

[@stephenjeacocke1530]

@@SkidPig I hunted pig professionally for 23 yrs. always carried a bullet cartridge for my pig dogs if we lost one I’d blow across it wouldn’t take too long before they homed in on me , guaranteed your fellow hunters would of come to find you

[@azzamate3763]

Haven’t seen the video but 100% percent gonna crack a vb mate 🍺🍺

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

You should try Victoria if you are chasing deer or even Tasmania for deer.

[@SkidPig]

Too far to travel mate, this property is pretty close to home

[@brianlatter5948]

Best thing once you find the track would have been sit down and light a camp fire

[@markissboi3583]

when u get lost no torch no lighter no worrys its all about the adventre /..\ fook it gets cold been there overnight -2cel age12 school i got A+ writing about it .

[@LANCEtheBOIL]

Getting lost is a bad feeling

[@Letscampfishn4x4]

I thought oh fuck I'd be a goner but I too wouldve filled the fence line because it does lead somewhere

[@tuischick9969]

That's why you take radios and trackers then split up

[@jokerman213]

What does ammo cost down in Australia ?

[@SkidPig]

What calibre? Depends on quality. Its fairly priced

[@apexofficial267]

Awesome video 😎

[@SkidPig]

Cheers

[@harrison5911]

I like your bloody hunting boots boys. 🤣👌

[@flyingfox7252]

Take a simple Pocket GPS next time. It gives you route home, distance etc. Just a simple crumb trail of where you have been and the most direct route home. $100 worth of insurance. The country is so flat and lacking in big landmarks never go out without one.

[@SkidPig]

I had one, but as I send in the video I gave it to my mate

[@michaelp1856]

@@SkidPig The mate who got your GPS should be shouting the 🍺.

[@markwalsh2557]

Yay new episode

[@dailydiggercoinchaserprosp4959]

That was wild shit man

[@greglousick]

Says a lot for portable UHF handsets...

[@katie_editzz2430]

This shit is comedy gold....I'll score this F for fake 😅

[@SkidPig]

Thanks for watching and commenting, it really helps the video out. P.S it was 100% real

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Where did u get lost???

[@covfefe4409]

Right uncle Trent what's the plan. Find something to shoot. Classic.

[@SkidPig]

🍻

[@polarbear751]

Epic skid ,🤠🐗🍻,🍻🤙

[@SkidPig]

Cheers mate

[@greghudson1489]

I see pack straps on your shoulders... is it only a water pack? What did you have with you? In addition to the water I recommend; small 1st aid kit, fire starter (magnesium bar type), "real" compass, small amount of high energy food, "space blanket". All less than 3-5 lbs. ...no phone signal... now you're making me laugh!!!

[@SkidPig]

Yeah, water, snake bite kit, knife and fire starter

[@greghudson1489]

Finally watched it. Never fun getting miss-oriented. Even less fun in the dark. The beer was earned!

[@polarbear751]

@@SkidPig And olight🔦

[@nathanphillips4595]

11:05 That's a Whitetail deer bud...not a whole lot of them in QLD???

[@SkidPig]

Nah mate very close but not a white tail

[@nathanphillips4595]

@@SkidPig well it's not a Rusa, and it's not a Red, it's not a Fallow, and it's definitely not a Chital... so what else are you suggesting it is??

[@SkidPig]

@@nathanphillips4595 it's a chital mate

[@SkidPig]

We only get them and Rusa out there

[@nathanphillips4595]

@@SkidPig a Chital? With a grey coat and no spots?? Yeah righto champ, no worries 🤣

[@jgsadventures1673]

Great video

[@brushitoff503]

Bloody Hell Mate that was insane!!! Good Stuff Ya definitely earned a cold Beer ha ha!

[@SkidPig]

Hell yeah I did haha

[@polarbear751]

Good video ayee leo 🍻🍻

[@liamc1102]

How on earth do you get lost like this? Either way, good content!

[@SkidPig]

I've been asking myself the same question 🤣

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Well it's learning.ok..just say Coo Eee

[@harveymaclean1479]

Where was this place located mate?

[@SkidPig]

Queensland 🤣

[@bobvaldez1099]

RULE #1 in the bush or outback: Once you realise you are lost, STAY WHERE YOU ARE. DO NOT WANDER AROUND. You be found much quicker if you stay in one spot and fire 3 shots, spaced 30 seconds apart, 3 times. That is the universal signal for here I am, come get me.

[@joefrost6526]

Whatever mate,

[@fxw1788]

just curious does phone gps work in outback?

[@SkidPig]

I can 💯 confirm it does not 😂

[@patricktack165]

what type of firearms are you allowed to own in Australia

[@SkidPig]

You can have anything if you have the licence for it

[@patricktack165]

@@SkidPig even ARs

[@bacon6496]

@@patricktack165 maybe for people like farmers that crops get damaged by ferel pigs 🐽

[@patricktack165]

@@bacon6496 well at least ya can own a firearm

[@bacon6496]

@@patricktack165 my family hunts with firearms and people in my class don’t believe me. There seems to be athing that guns r illegal in Australia

[@michaelbulla9231]

Fuck that was lost alright glad u made it eventually

[@SkidPig]

🤙

[@lukemc1989able]

That was fucking stressful to watch mate

[@thartstone]

You should carry flares

[@SkidPig]

I am over prepared now 👍

[@brazed420]

scary shit man

[@Candyman1996.e]

Every viewers next purchase... garmin gps/sat communicator

[@JT-py9lv]

I get the notice for "members only" but cannot watch it early... WTF ?

[@SkidPig]

Once its set to premier its too late, you had a couple of days to watch it though

[@brettreay4132]

I guess the morel of this video is don't give your gear to anyone. tell them to buy their own shit

[@myhomeoutdoors2658]

Should get a Satellite phone

[@newfrontier2978]

Good vid

[@rockbiterhd]

Gps on your phone should still work

[@SkidPig]

It does but there are no roads or anything, I tried that dont worry 🤣

[@rockbiterhd]

@@SkidPig why did you leave the Esky

[@shanevillis4079]

Did neither of them have a torch of some kind to help guide you in?? Not just shouting.

[@SkidPig]

They set up lights down near the creek but I went for high ground

[@shanevillis4079]

@@SkidPig Yeah mate, just thinking a torch flashing around rather than lights set up under a gazebo would have been a better indicator. You got there in the end, that's all that matters. With some lessons learnt by all. Good going mate.

[@r-sup4870]

Bro aussie toppo maps!!! Free download and works offline... seriously

[@mickaustralia787]

Gday bro how ya doin

[@tjcvids]

take a hand held mate xD

[@thehuntingfishingshow9874]

good pig mate i know how u feel to get lot its happened to me before to hahahahaha

[@SkidPig]

Never again mate 😂

[@thehuntingfishingshow9874]

@@SkidPig yeah hahaha