March Sambar Trip - An Australian Deer Association (Darling Downs) Branch Trip

A few of our members venture south in the attempt to chase down the mighty Sambar.
Spoiler Alert - No animals down but a lot of good content for those interested in a trip like this.
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[@whacknstack]

What a great trip. 30m from a stag must of been epic! #gottalovebgid 🦌🐾🐾🐕💪

[@davidedema3313]

Great vid

[@razorback_woodsman2397]

Love for you to come to Arkansas and have a good Whitetail Hunt

[@johnarsenis465]

Nice video mate. I wish you all better luck next time. If I don't mistake we meet at Nundle state forest just before the rut 3 wear a go your dog was a puppy. Good luck on your next hunting boys.

[@TheHuntersCampfire]

Glad you enjoyed it mate and that was likely me, i spend d a bit of time down that way. Jump over to the hunters campfire page if your after more content. It’s where all my new stuff goes now days 👍

[@leithmurray736]

A joy to watch, it’s all a learning curve. The success of a hunt in my opinion isn’t dictated by the number of hits ,but by the beauty of the surroundings and the knowledge gained

[@IBHurls]

Thanks mate, appreciate the comment. I agree with you 100%

[@nevillebriggs1002]

I liked the map reference. 🤣

[@IBHurls]

Good spot, bugger all deer. Happy to share 🤣 Notice they weren’t there later in the trip

[@waikarimoana]

Awesome footage and great video brother,

[@IBHurls]

Chur Mr Lolaiy 👍

[@petertrainor9189]

Another great video awesome looking country Great to share with mates

[@IBHurls]

Thanks mate! Always appreciate the feedback 👍

[@devinb3397]

Nic vid. Sambar are a lot harder than fallow or reds to hunt imo. The hardest bit is finding good spots. They’re literally everywhere in vic but country they bed up in is extremely thick and you can’t see them when they bust out. But saying that sometimes you’ll get the odd dumb one ( not a good stag they’re too smart ) standing out in a clearing or bedded in the open which is how I got my 3 last year. But that’s what makes in addicting. And the meat is good too, really mild tasting and perfect for roasts or small goods like salami. The other crazy thing about them is you can smash them in the shoulder with a big magnum cal and they’ll run 100m like nothing happened and leaves you guessing lol

[@IBHurls]

After two trips, I agree with you 100% But, I have had more than my fair share of opportunities, with a number of hinds and two decent stags crossing my path. I just wasn’t ready for them. More time at it and it will Come together 👍

[@vlagijas]

I recognised Buckland valley !!! Deer are very aware of hunters there these days!!! I don’t go there often like before!

[@IBHurls]

Seems that way mate. We had our chances, just weren’t ready for them.

[@conkiasas2097]

Great video guys! Bring the 45/70 govt quick detach scope With open sights next trip.

[@IBHurls]

Hahaha, yeah. Also having the rifle in hand when the action happens would help 🤣

[@marklavale8046]

Great bid....but out some orange on your dog .... Lot of wild dogs up there (shot on site) and at a distance can't see a collar.

[@IBHurls]

Thanks Mark, it’s good advice. She usually does but I forgot the coat.

[@mickanderson6577]

You should train the dog or deer! Looks like it has no drive though. Maybe get the blueprint

[@IBHurls]

Done the BP mate, she has found me loads of deer now mate. She’s a machine.

[@razorback_woodsman2397]

may be a black bear hunt

[@benyoung1888]

Hey mate, I was foundering if the association will take juniors on hunting trips because I am looking to join and i would like to know if I will be allowed to go on the hunting trips

[@IBHurls]

Hey Ben. That would depend on number of things, primarily what branch you belong to as they will all have their own rules. There is no reason why not if you are there as an observer but it depends how old you are is there are all sorts of rules relating to working with minors etc. What part of the country do you live?

[@danielwilson9141]

Love watching hunting with the dog. What size gps collar do you use ? Looking at buying one . Thanks mate

[@IBHurls]

Hey Daniel, not sure the have sizes. For this collar, you just trim it to suit. There is a small set up for foxies, if you need a smaller bit of hardware though

[@danielwilson9141]

@@IBHurls thanks mate , I’ve got a GSP wasn’t sure if a Garmin t5 or t5 mini would fit her . Now your dog knows how to scent do you still do much scent training ?

[@IBHurls]

T5 is fine mate 👍 Niw she is trained I don’t scent train anymore. She knows the difference between skin training and the real thing now and is no longer interested in finding skins. She does still if I take her out but she isn’t excited about them like she was in the beginning.

[@mattmuir4388]

Were are u based like state n were do u go

[@IBHurls]

Based in Qld, hunted in Vic.