THE PASSION || Deer Hunting Film || 2023 Epic Hunt

What a HUNT ! ! I have hunted deer for over 20 years, never have I experienced events like this with an absolute bonanza of free-range animals. We hunted on foot, stalking in the beautiful mountains of NSW. Enjoy the footage, some of it is amazing!!!
This video is the combination of my three individual videos, all placed together as originally intended from a week long hunt.
I've been very fortunate to gain access in an area like this with a good mate who wishes to remain unnamed (huge thanks to him). This trip we have paired up for some EPIC buck hunting action chasing these dynamic animals in the rut.
Solo filming this type of content is a huge challenge, if you would like to additionally support me here is the link to my Patreon. You will gain early access to the video's and all are posted free of advertising. Plus this is the path if you wish for more personal engagement and to chat about gear directly.
www.patreon.com/user?u=37396112
Experiencing the fallow buck rut is something every hunter should try to do. They are amped up, croaking for dominance, stinky and keen for a fight. It's often extremely fast paced hunting of what is normally an elusive, shy animal.
The deer taken are free-range wild animals on private property. This is an experience I try to do each year as the hunting is amazing, and something unique to cherish. It's much different to the regular bulk pest control shooting I normally do for work. Understand that this is a recreational activity, and the deer are a game resource on this property.
For those interested my rifle is a fully customised Tikka T3X, chambered in 30-06. The stock is carbon fibre made by Southfort Labs in NZ (now discontinued). Blued fluted sporter barrel, and spiral fluted bolt. Scope is a Swarovski Z5 2.4-12x50mm BT, and I'm shooting handloads with 178gr Hornady ELD-X projectiles at 2830fps.
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[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

This film is a combination of my three individual videos, which previously had been posted. But all placed together as originally intended into a nearly 1 hour long hunting film. I sincerely hope you all enjoy watching it, as I did experiencing and capturing these events on film.

[@MrChina200]

Friggin epic mate really bloody enjoyable 😉 ❤😅

[@brettstewart8765]

You did a top job of putting it all together, it was a great watch Nath thanks

[@Tom-qz9uw]

Hey mate great video I have a tikka strata like your mates but I’ve heard about the south fort stock is it comfortable,light and how much cost and is it left hand compatible and what is the cost. Do they have a website. Thanks Tom

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

@@Tom-qz9uw they are out of business now sorry

[@MrRebar15]

*EDGE of the OUTBACK* Always a pleasure to see another video, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRebar15]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK You bet

[@richardlopez7022]

Im commenting as i watch

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Awesome Ep and lots of deer, Yous are so spoilt.

[@richardlopez7022]

I'm awake in California for your premier. I appreciate you

[@richardlopez7022]

It's 3:11am

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

@@richardlopez7022 thanks mate, go to bed LOL

[@brendangrray8017]

Brilliant as Always,, can't wait for a hunt outside the deer farm,, jeezus h Christ 👍👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Was pretty mental for free range wild deer eh.

[@davidhandyman7571]

Even without the kill, this "hunt" is worth more than gold. What a fantastic adventure being among so many animals in a great environment.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It certainly was mate 👌

[@alanhow3575]

Geez Nate, incredible camo gear then you go and wear your dancing shoes! Great video mate. We live in pretty country

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

The Deer loved my blue shoes 🤙

[@jbjacobs87]

Oh yes I’ve been waiting for this mate…! The first 3 uploads were just a teaser. And once again the intro is spot on perfect just like something you’d see from a sir David Attenbro doco

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate 👌

[@richardlopez7022]

Very nice shot on target in zeroing in. And your editing is very nice

[@richardlopez7022]

You have very great hunting. It's alive out there.

[@mitchyboy1397]

good to watch

[@richardlopez7022]

Love it so far

[@brettellis1837]

Holy shit starwars is here I hope I can crack that 💯 million Thursday.

[@brettellis1837]

Make sure ya let rob know or even get one set up on that semi auto.

[@ARyan-ln1db]

Great content and super spot. Would be like a kid in a candy shop.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

We agree!

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

👍😄👍

[@1Mudcrab]

What an awesome hunt, thanks for putting in the time and effort to film it all and bring it to us all. Thanks mate.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

No problem 👍

[@jasondunn8894]

I’ve only recently been watching your videos and this one is one of the best. To see the animals up close was great and I’m learning to appreciate your skill, knowledge and patience.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thank you very much!

[@derekedgley5074]

Incredible footage epic hunting. Doesn’t get any better

[@QuillenDeChant]

I’ve only watched one of your videos and I’m already subscribed,where do you get your guns from,I really want to become a hunter

[@brettstewart8765]

Amazing trip Nath and a awesome vid, something you won't forget in a hurry, great stuff mate cheers Yogi 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@KiwiRob351]

Thanx again Nathan, I love all the photography heaps of action, and some venison for the freezer nice looking back steaks

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lizchatfield692]

My mate got five hinds and im still eating my way through a huge box of meat what a great mate to have.

[@jo300hn]

That's nothing...my wife's got 3 and never left the loungeroom

[@michael-fb7ps]

Omg wow that’s is a deer hunters dream so many good bucks what a great hunt well done mate great work

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

Love going hunting with you and enjoying your videos cheers mate.

[@brettmather989]

Nice Hunting Bucket.

[@jayjudd6518]

❤❤😊😊😊You sure do a great job making videos. This one was outstanding. You know how to get me intoxicated with excitement. Thanks your a man’s man hunting machine with a wonderful sense of humor. ❤😊😊

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Really appreciate it mate

[@SammitchHomestead1]

Ripper fottage!

[@michaelwhyte3995]

Brilliant Photography Thanks for an awesome video

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Many thanks!

[@johnpoelwyk6225]

Nath, I’ve said it before, your whole video presentation skills have improved so much over the years. Your videos are seriously impressive! Good job mate. 👍👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Wow, thank you!

[@bradhines6483]

Great Video!

[@theheck5176]

This is epic indeed. Thanks

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers 👌

[@6282rain]

That was a lot of fun to watch.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate

[@biglap.australia]

You need to come up to the Daintree. Pigs galore tearing up the place.

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

We love watching your channel love seeing how you shot everything and have a lough every time you do the cats,even that family portrey your said about, omg we laughed fantastic man cheers.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers

[@CecilT]

Watching what you do is better than watching a wildlife program keep the good work up

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks, really appreciate it

[@vicgarrett]

Most enjoyable going hunting with you and great inspiration.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it mate 👌

[@coreybuckley8473]

As a very new shooter to harvesting food for my home, I appreciate and value your knowledge and insight to the skill of tracking and taking all kinds of pests (for our digestive needs)... love tour humour too! and KFC wraps

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate 👌 appreciate it.

[@irishhunter22]

Jealous much😂,, excellent work nate👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

Love those cat videos well done

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you like them!

[@paulreid2223]

You done well mate !! 👍🙂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@Jason-cx1gi]

Wow seems like an amazing trip mate. You can't beat the Aussie bush. Keep up the great work.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@eoinwestman6222]

That’s absolutely amazing. Well done. Fantastic deer. Absolutely love the sounds of the Aussie wildlife. Great video

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Many thanks

[@leighbaragwanath]

That has been a fantastic video Nathan, well done

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks Leigh 👍🏻

[@matthewwarren4109]

Unbelievable 👌

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate 👌

[@MercutioUK2006]

Epic is the correct word mate, awesome work :)

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for the visit mate 👌

[@MercutioUK2006]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Always a pleasure, never a chore....also.... 486k!!

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

Enjoy your videos, well done.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Many thanks!

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

I am happy with the cats you shot,so bloody bad,nice weather too days have been beautiful, well get sleep ok, looking forward to seeing your videos well done.trish and peter.

[@karloz83]

How good of a spot is that to hunt. The poor cattle farmer would be copping a flogging from the deer, imagine how much they would be eating him out and costing him, especially in the winter and frosts make that even worse. Keep up the great videos I appreciate how well you stalk it’s a true art and a credit to you and your hunting buddies well done

[@robcantwell1981]

Bloody great film mate. Some good animals and good shots. The filming on the pig shot was excellent. Well done mate👌

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

Love ❤ going hunting with you enjoy everything and every videos well done

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

My son is in a wheelchair loves seen your videos .Trish and peter son Jeremy 💙

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's great you all enjoy the content 👌

[@kevsmu]

Loved it mate. Great one to watch

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks a ton!

[@evelkoloski]

epic video...

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you think so!

[@rosssharples2910]

love you content! keep up the fantstic work!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks! Will do!

[@DarrenWilkinson-nr2oh]

Seen it

[@NHGJordanAbbott]

Mate! I’m doing my first fallow hunt this weekend! Leaving in 1 hour absolutely hyped up and had to stop by and re watch this! Keep doing you bro!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Good luck!!

[@shanegibb997]

Just finished watching it for the second time , absolutely awesome video , would have been excellent to be there .. Great footage and a outstanding video 👍👍👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterscoles1063]

I’m not a deer shooter. My go has always been foxes. So I love your payed vermin videos. But I must say this is a spectacular video. Awesome photography fantastic work. Thanks for putting it all together for us. 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it mate

[@steveformosa5191]

It’s unbelievable how many feral animals out there in the bush not good but keeping you busy

[@IrenaHosttoaGhost000]

OMG I'm so green with envy as a former taxidermist and hunter .....I want 😢 your trophies 🏆 lol

[@bobby_au]

Footage just keeps getting better. great quality and editing

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Much appreciated!

[@brendanwheeler9401]

Another good vid mate Was just wondering when u we’re going to have Stickers or any merchandise available Cheers

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I've done two runs of Beanies and hats which have been very short lived. Currently I'm getting a bigger batch made and I'll list them up when available 👌 If you would like to go on a waiting list just zap me an email. [e-mail]

[@judgetk8327]

Great video chum. If I didn't know any better I'd think you like to hunt! Those bucks sound a lot like a lion. I've never heard a deer sound off like that. Those woods are full of wildlife. I enjoy your hunting videos. Be safe and crack on.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It's certainly a different sound the Fallow deer make. Almost bird like in person.

[@isaacbrascoupe]

Thanks for all you do 🎉 Steep hill climbing and filming!!! Got me fired up for our fall hunting in a couple of months 😁 Wife wants to know what the gaiters are for?! Snakes or thorns?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Just for thorns mate, nasty buggers.

[@deanwaring6100]

And ya nabbed a cat 😊

[@UPS-nk6vh]

new sub here from new zealand, starting to watch ur video everyday, and i enjoyed it to much, since am a new to hunting world,,

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's awesome 👌

[@UPS-nk6vh]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACKim just using cheapest scope in store, i dont know what brand, size suit for me but seems like i like long range shooting

[@robertchapman6795]

A different intensity to your usual pro jobs. So many deer in Australia now. I usually avoid Roos, wallabies, the odd wombat or loose farm animals. On our (locally) coldest day of the year last week, I emergency braked for my first deer! 😬

[@rodgeorge7244]

Bloody hell Nathan was that a cattle property or a deer farm that was amazing the owners must be losing a lot pf pasture to these animals anyway keep up with the great vids mate .

[@mrlemonadesandwich]

Great footage mate. Thanks for sharing. Have you considered doing a bush butchering video showing what cuts of certain animals are worth harvesting when you know you have to pack it out? I would love to learn that.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate, maybe one day on the butchering but I seem to get hit for graphic content when I show blood 😞

[@mrlemonadesandwich]

Yeah i understand. Funny what shit you can show on KZbin, but cant show how to catch and process your own food 🤔

[@philiplucky7170]

Great video, and the footage just amazing to see these majestic animals, , also what caliber are you using, based on the Licencing rules on public land, do you use any scent remover or callers and what do you recommend. When take Venoson out what’s your favourite cut. Again appreciate your thoughts.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi Phil, have a squizz in the video description 👍🏻 No I don't use scent cover, IMO it's a waste of time.

[@robmckrill3134]

If you concentrate on the doe's the buck's can't breed..great job buddy

[@philiplucky7170]

Would be great if you did a hunting essentials equipment requirements for any new shooters watching..

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Maybe one day, but unfortunately it's all time I'm a bit poor on.

[@user-dv8co2ed8t]

Fantastic film. That is real hunting. So nice too follow. Wher in Australia is it your are hunting?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate, this was filmed in NSW 👌

[@user-dv8co2ed8t]

Okay. I'm from Denmark, so it is nice to know were your hunting.. Do you know enybody in Victoria state I can hunt with, my kids and I are ther from midt november till midt december... I whot Bee verden glad iff you have any contacts i that state.. around Melbourne.. Thanks Bjake

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Melbourne is a large state, lots of public land options or I would suggest talking to a guide about options available if you have no firearms with you.

[@user-dv8co2ed8t]

Do you known any guides in the Melbourne arier, and yes, I do not bring any firearms. I know its is a lot to ask for.. Thanks. Bjake

[@simondelaney2958]

Hi Nathan I love your videos mate, what sort of deer was the big buck with spots that you shot ?, I know there’s 6 different feral deer species in Australia but I’m not good with ID

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

The deer shot are all fallow deer mate 👌

[@tomknox4681]

Awesome vid. Glad I stumbled on your channel two weeks ago. Quick question, do you butcher the deer on site?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

If they are used, yes it's all field dressed 👌

[@phillipparish5845]

This is an old video if I’m not mistaken ????

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It's all three video's put together into a 1hr film as originally intended

[@phillipparish5845]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK love watching your videos, keep up the great work 👍👍

[@matthewinsydneyful]

Mate.. I've been a member for awhile now... This by far is the best edited video to date... The video quality is amazing, all the little scenes of animals and our amazing country is captured in such a high professional style... Plus your hilarious personality & commentary makes this vid the best in the business.... By far the best channel. You should be proud to be able to video, fly drones, plus give commentary while bloody hunting at the sametime!!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hugely appreciated mate 👌

[@fishpants3877]

That looked like a lot of fun! Well shot (camera and gun). Questions: Did you take all the meat? I noticed you removing the back strap. Did you have a feed while hunting? Why do the deer scrape the trees so much? Excellent video!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hi mate, no we were not eating the meat mid hunt. And TBH rutty fallow buck isn't really to my liking. I've had a few cracks at it now and I'm future. I'll just get a separate meat animal if I want venison.

[@richardlopez7022]

Very nice intro i love it

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Oh thanks

[@richardmeyer418]

Being fed by your friend who throws you hot-cross buns .... LMAO

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheeky bugger eh

[@richardmeyer418]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK The sort of thing good mates do. Thanks for re-editting your videos - must have been an amazing hunt.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It certainly was an amazing trip and while a lot of effort to self film. These memories will last for ever now.

[@lowend5566]

"Epic Hunt" !!! You should read your titles out loud before you post them 😂 That said, epic hunt. Love your stuff.

[@johnsheehan4184]

Is your mate RMJ ? Good shooting 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

No it's not RJM. Glad you enjoyed the video 👌

[@bill944]

Looks like that was a deer ranch instead of a cattle ranch.

[@danielstennert1263]

What do you do with the meat though? Having tasted fallow from the rut, I can't see how it'd be apetizing. Is there a special recipy or something? XD

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I don't particularly enjoy meat from the rutty bucks.

[@MrStaffy01]

i know that you have told me that over there with the feral you pretty much leave them where they fall fornature to take its account,but what happens with the deer...i imagine they are collected? not watched the vid yet just about to.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Hopefully watching the video helped a little with that 👌

[@pdrphil8159]

Are those Red Deer ? Looks like deer you see in europe.. In the U.S. we have multiple species in the deer family... The White Tail is most common. In the west we have Black Tail , Elk & even Moose... As they're listed here it also indicates smallest to largest... The male Moose easily tips the scales at 1000 lbs & more.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Fallow deer (yes a species from Europe)

[@janetdoecke4391]

Nathan, are you limited to only shooting the one buck during the rutt or are you just choosy? And also it is such a shame that these animals go to waste, such pretty coats on them, is there no way of getting them cleaned so there is no bad stink left in them?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I shot a handful of different bucks in the rut 👌

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

And if I want skins or prime meat. I get plenty of opportunities not in this time of year.

[@janetdoecke4391]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK ok, thanks!

[@petervisser4910]

Just a question, why are you hunting fallow deer? Is that management? I do appreciate your programs. Greetings from the UK.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

This was just trophy hunting for big bucks. Not the usual pest control I'm doing

[@petervisser4910]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK I bet you had a good night sleep after all that exercise.

[@rojanyldrm6173]

How many deer you hunt in this video

[@QuillenDeChant]

How do hunters find there way back home?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Learn the lay of the land, navigate, GPS or get lost 😆

[@regenbassford]

Edge of the Outback because they shoot this game and a pen

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

No pens here champ

[@regenbassford]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK where are y'all hunting at

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I don't share that stuff, too many poachers

[@regenbassford]

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK what country not your local spot

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I'm Australian

[@yolandemews5636]

I hunt fallow deer in South Africa, but if I want venison, and deer venison is really excellent table fare, I go for young stags and females. The old, mature, rutting stags are packed with testosterone and the meat is neither tender nor very tasty.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Exactly 👌

[@robertstenang2914]

Do you take the meat?

[@clarenceslaubaugh4707]

I've had farmers I hunt on tell me if I see a cat more than 100yrds from the barn it's officially a target.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's a good mantra

[@rojanyldrm6173]

Can you hunt horse donkey camel buffalo banteng and cane toad

[@colinl9018]

Yeah, all in one night....................................

[@donfinch862]

Throwin' hot cross buns at ya! Luv it. Does are saying "fuck me, fuck me", well fuck me. That was a great show. What do you do with the trophy antlers? Put them in the shed to hang your fence strainer and chains, in the house to hang your hat, or flog 'em off to wannabes. If you stop posting this stuff, I'll be pissed off. Thanks Nathan

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I keep all the heads in the shed mate 👌, glad you are enjoying the video's 👍🏻

[@tommuborgir7747]

1:56 whats the song playing?

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Sorry I can't remember.

[@heathatkinson9491]

shame to ruin such a beautiful hide man that second buck was a beautiful hide to make a rug

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

True, but fortunately I have access to better skins outside the rut

[@RetirementVille]

Excuse my ignorance, but I was wondering why the deer aren't treated the same way as the pigs and culled without impunity? They aren't indigenous, they are environmentally destructive, don't they need to be managed heavily or eradicated?

[@VonDutch68]

That can depend on the land owner, but in my neck of the woods, the property owner wants all deer shot. Keep in mind that hunting laws vary from state to and even though deer are introduced and the government want them gone, the politicians still insist on laws to make it difficult. And of course the governments still want their fees and charges.

[@RetirementVille]

@@VonDutch68 Aha, the politicians...supposed to serve the people! Thanks for the reply.

[@mitchyboy1397]

why have you used these clips twice? these are the same one in the last deer cull video

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Have a squizz in the video description 👍🏻

[@mackmcinnis6087]

Do you eat all the animal

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

All, no. Rutty bucks aren't the best source of Venison that time of year.