Amazing video. Super informative and clean. Such good content. Nice to see a hunter who's also great at communicating and making solid content without the akward long pauses and unnecessary long drawn out filler segments.
Haha, well we are all good at different things and have different skill sets. I'm glad you liked the content, & I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement:) - Chris
Very nice. Good descriptions and information. I worked in zoos for 30 years of my working life and have kept every one of these species at one time. And since a large part was in a private zoo, have eaten most of them. We fed them well and were excellent fare for the table.
That's cool Peter. I didn't know that private zoos ate some of the animals too. That's a great use of a resource, and makes sense. Very interesting. Thank you for commenting.
Cheers from Colorado in the US!! I the US I hunt whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn and elk mostly. I have also harvested a muntjac in England. Always great to see hunting opportunities and cultures around the world.
Thank you Larry. Greetings from Australia! 🇦🇺 🪃 I was speaking to a Frenceman just this morning about Muntjac. I had no idea what they were. He also showed me a picture of a small deer in England (introduced and considered a pest) that has fangs like a sabre tooth tiger! Wild!!
My pleasure. If you havnt checked it out you should watch this one too th-cam.com/video/I9rM-h9kU3A/w-d-xo.html it covers the life cycles of Australian deer 🦌
Thanks mate, just sorting licences so I can get started again after many years out of hunting. Looking forward to seeing more of your episodes. Cheers 👍🇦🇺
Nice video, very informative FYI, some of your fallow footage is Chital Look for the white patch on the neck and the spots down the middle of the back to differentiate the two
Hey Jamie. Thanks for the comment mate. You know ow I had a feeling that some of those vids were chital, but I wasn't a 100% sure. Thanks for the confirmation mate! Really appreciate it.
@@Thehuntsmanshow hey mate. The footage during the fallow information where the hind laying down chewing it's cud (before the chital) is also a sika, not a fallow.
Great production on your videos from the start. To the point, No obnoxious music. I would love to see some videos of techniques like finding new areas, how you hunt.. as-well as taking us out on some hunts 👍 keep it up subscribed
Ahh nice Michael! I'm glad the format is working haha I'm trying to keep the videos short sharp, without the fluff, while still being authentic and entertaining. I've got a bunch of videos in the pipeline. Looking to release one a week. I'll be covering a mixture of topics including gear, hunting question taboos, hunting game cooking recipes as well as hunts! Glad you subscribed mate :) don't be shy in the comments. I'm always up for a chat. - Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks Chris. Honestly some of the best quality oz hunting videos on TH-cam. Whats your work background? Its got to be in design or production. I really look forward to more videos. I agree the short punchy format is great. Particularly as you build the audience, Its nice and easy to bite of a 5 min video.
@@michaeljames1857 my background is in digital design and web design haha, glad the creative side is showing through. Good guess too! Haha you were on the money! Appreciate the kind words again too, your a legend mate. I agree short and sharp is the way to go, everyone's time poor so it's about offering value. With that said I am keen to do some long form content occasionally too. Thanks for being super engaged Michael. I really appreciate it.
@@Thehuntsmanshow Not a problem. Mate, I was very pleasantly surprised when I watched you and saw you were just starting out so thought id do what i can to chip in. Yea I’m sure you would be great at the long form stuff too. Ill keep an eye out. A thought, having a contact method in your ‘about’ section would be really good. Either an e-mail or social media. I was going to DM you but there isn’t really a way on TH-cam. Perhaps its time to start an Australian huntsman instagram 😆. Another ‘comment’ on the channel name when you search it there are a lot of spiders come up. I had to search “the Australian Huntsman channel” for it to come up. Its not really a problem. Just if you are directing someone to find it 👍
@@michaeljames1857 all great points :) unfortunately YT doesn't give you the option for an email contact until you are a part of their partner program :( but once the channel hits that milestone I'll be sure to add one. That's funny you mention the Huntsman spider haha the thought that the channel name would be confused with the spider never entered my mind when I was thinking up the title haha. For me a huntsman has always been a man of the woods, a hunter. Oh well, too late now. I agree though. It makes searching for the chan el hard whiles it's small and still growing. With any luck it will grow to the point where the content sifts to the top of 'huntsman' search results lol
My pleasure DiggerMel I'm glad you got something out of it :) that's exciting that your new to hunting. Where are you based and what are you hunting? Thank you for subscribing too! I've got a lot of content I'm the pipeline so hopefully you find it useful too :) - Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow I’m based in the west of Melbourne. Trying out all different places hunting deers. With really no luck but I’m sure with time and experience and the right location I will start to see signs. As we say happy hunting
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for that. Really appreciate it. I saw your video on one of the hunting group on Facebook I will pm you if I need questions answered. Thank you once’s again buddy.
@DiggerMel what area's have you tried around the High Country (near Mt Bulla and Mansfield?) There's a lot of great spots around there full of deer, Sambar and Fallow mostly.
Awesome video/videos, I hope you keep them coming. I go out shooting with a few other guys based in the Northern rivers. We've been testing State Forests up this way and within 5hrs drive (which has proved disappointing thanks to 4wd and dirt bikes and people leaving litter all over them) and private properties which can be harder to get on but far more bountiful. Anyway, keep it up!
Thanks for the comment Superdon. Yeah State Forests are mixed bag. I almost feel that the government should designate some of FWD and dirk bikes and some for hunters because together it just does work. What ends up happening is that the dirt bikes flush out all the game and then there's nothing left for the hunters. It's a real shame. Your spot on regarding private property, but they are hard to find and get permission to shoot on. Takes a lot of work building relationships and trust. I'll keep at it mate, got plenty of videos lined up. I'm actually heading up to the high country this weekend so I'm hoping to film an epic Sambar hunt. Thanks again for commenting and being positive. - Chris
Yeah me get 2 or 3 for the freezer could get more but would be a bit of a waste can’t understand why they wont allow us sell too too a game dealer like we do back home would solve a lot problems and a lot of waste plus be less reason for these wasteful areal culls
@@chriscoss28 totally agree mate. I ariel culling makes no sense to me. Also your 100% right regarding selling the meat. People would pay good money for fresh deer meat. The world's a crazy place.
Nice! That's what the vidoe's there for :) Glad it's helping new hunters out like yourself. Where about are you based Maurice? Have you started hunting deer yet, or are you working your way up to it? - Chris
Just wanted to say a big thank you for this information. As a newby to the sport I find this extremely helpful and would count myself lucky if I manage to get any of these deer one day. If there are any other likeminded hunters in the northern rivers feel free to reach out. Always looking for hunting buddies.
Jake you should join a hunting club. In fact you should join The Australian Hunters Club. We have a directory you can search to find local hunters in the Northern Rivers area :) Best way to meet other hunters, learn and grow.
@@Thehuntsmanshow i hope so to i would love to go out with someone experienced for my first time and being in SA im limited to what i can hunt but i would travel if it meant i could get my first deer!!
@@jasonstevens5702 legend! Which country are you based in and do most of your hunting. I'm yet to travel to NZ for a hunt. I've got some mates from there who speak fondly of it. Super keen to get out there once this 'world on fire' business has calmed down. - Chris
Thanks William! I appreciate the feedback and your kind words. :) I'm trying to put the work in and make interesting/useful stuff. Are you a hunter mate? - Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow Used to shoot ducks and rabbits as kids, have never been a deer hunter - lockdown led me to watch hunting videos :) You will pick up a lot of followers here through time, most of the hunting channels are not as well polished as this, great work!
@@MrA8888888888888888 thanks mate. If people like the content and follow along that's great. I'm just doing it to have fun though. What I'm really enjoying is talking with heaps of hunters through the comments. With the lockdowns is just nice to speak with people...
Love the video mate, gives a good basic insight into our deer species here in Aus! Would be cool to see you do more in-depth videos for each species! Would also be cool if you added some audio of the deer calls where relevant, but none the less an enjoyable video! Also would check and see how accurate the info on locations are, I've shot and seen plenty of red deer in SA, and know a few places in WA where they get hunted. Keep up the good videos mate 👍
Thanks for the encouragement man and for taking the time to comment. I actually had deer calls included in the edit originally but I cut them out because I was worried it was going too long haha. Maybe I will do separate videos ok each sub species though. Getting rhe locations right is super tough. They move around so much and there is no centralised group or government body that tracks them. U wouldn't be surprised if folks up your way have seen the Reds. They are amazing deer. Do you hunt yourself? - Chris
Great video! Beeing a professional hunter in Germany managing a very good fallow deer hunting ground, I must note however that most of the footages in the fallow deer section are not showing fallow deer (maybe sika deer or axis instead).
Unfortunately when we edited this video a few years ago a number of chital (axis) clips appeared in the fallow section by mistake. Otherwise l, I'm glad you liked the video. I've wanted to hunt in Germany for a long time now, you have amazing fallow! If ever you want to work together let me know.
Hey mate, I live in Ballarat and was out Mansfield/jamison area over the Anzac long weekend. Unable to find any deer but saw clear signs of trail and feeding areas. However I'm a newbie so not very good with these sort of stuff. Would love to join you one day on your hunt and learn from the veterans! Love the video, very informative!
Hey mate, I'm certainty not a veteran but I am considering doing some education based hunts in the future. Also being a member of the Australian Hunters Club opens you up to attend other members events. We have plenty of Victorian members in and around Ballarat (me being one). I host hunts that other members attend every so often too :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thats awesome! I actually had a look at thee Australian Hunters Club web page and would be interested for sure! However currently tight on budget and canoot spare the extra coin at the moment unfortunately (Running my own Auto Electrical Business). But hoping to maybe, if there is any plans you are doing another trip out to the high country, would love to join! In the meantime, I'll try my best to do as much research and try head out and put in the hours! Cheers, Carr
@@Thehuntsmanshow I am, bow Hunter. New to it but I'm obsessed. Shot a doe the other day but unfortunately looks like it was a gut shot.. didn't recover it :(
@@Thehuntsmanshow yeah it hurt for a couple days that's for sure. Felt like crap for having it suffer but moving forward now. Had 3 deer nearly run into me in a blind yesterday, they were 2m away and had no idea I was there so I'm excited to get back out and get some red stains on my vanes
@@mitchimal haha that's the spirit. Just remember gut shot may seem violent, but nature is violent. Suffering is a part of life for all animals. Avoid it where possible of course, but don't let it eat you up :)
Great video. I thought there was 7 species even though very minimal numbers but i believe Wapiti (Elk) are in Australia. I could be wrong. Either way great watch. Cheers for the upload.
Hi Mark! Yeah your right there is a very small population of Elk in Australia, they were introduced in the 1980s too. I didn't mention them because from what I've researched you mainly find them in deer farms and populations in the wild are small, potentially non existent. Great point though and thank for commencing! - Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thanks Chris for the reply. The small free range population I was aware of had the fires go through the area so suspect they are not with us anymore.
Very informative video mate. I just went on my first deer hunt last weekend around tenterfield, didn't see a bloody thing. Where would you recommend I try next, preferably close to qld
Further north Stanthorpe is good, further south Glen Innes. Plenty of good state forest around that area that's worth checking out. Did you find evidence of deer on your last trip? If so it would be worth going back and doing another trip. It's not uncommon to not see anything on your first few hunts. I just came back from a 4 day hunt in Victoria and saw nothing. It happens to us all. Just got to keep exploring and putting the time in.
@Thehuntsmanshow Nah no deer sign, only wallaby, there wasn't much sign of anything to be honest, I dont know if thats the 1080 or what. Thanks for getting back to me, I'm gonna stick with it and keep looking around until I can find some!
All good questions. Unfortunately I'm not a hog deer expert so I'm limited in what i can answer. Yes they do have a rut. The nanting order is determined by contest between the stags. I have no idea how big their territory is, but i cant imagine it is large. They are not known to roam.
@The Australian Huntsman , Im new to hunting and live up in the northern rivers near Ballina, the only information i seem to be able find about areas with deer close by, is fallow out near Glen Innes and Tenterfield. What other areas are near my location do you think you could share, i really want to the opportunity to hunt more than just fallow in New England if possible thanks
Hi Shuan. Nice to meet ya:) Have you tried to use the More To Explore app? It shows allll the public hunting areas which you could check out . There is also a brand new app out on Android called Hunting Grounda which also shows game distribution which would be SUPER helpful for you I would think. With those two tools you should have everything you need to start finding new spots and scoping out some new areas. Then it's just about being patient and covering some country in exploration trips:) Let me know how you go mate. - Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks Chris I really appreciate the help. It’s difficult to get access up here, I am trying to offer my services to shoot rabbits for farmers to start slow and build some trust. I will definitely check out those apps, on your species video you had pins that from the zoomed out view of Australia that appeared to be close to the border NSW/QLD for most of the deer species, which surprised me and excited me to be honest. I’ve always been told there nothing up here except fallow. Just seeking confirmation that it is true / possible to find those species. Ps love your approach to media and hope to you grow
@@shaunahern6847 thanks for the feedback mate and your kind words regarding my content.. The pin locations are based on some Australian deer websites found in my research. They are just a rough guide unfortunately not a precise location. The only way your going get confirmation is by heading out to spots and seeing for yourself lol. The farmer idea is a great one though. It's a great way to hunt and build relationships. Good work mate.
Back in the 1980s deer were very state specific. Fallow in tassie. Reds in SA & the Brisbane Valley, hog and sambar in victoria, an easy drive from melbourne , chatil deer on 2 properties near charters towers, also black buck, WA black buck may have bern still around. There were Javan rusa in the national parks south of Sydney all the way to bega. And moluccan rusa in the NT..
so im a butcher that has come across from england i have 135 acres a mixed land mainly bush land we have a lot of dig deer on our propery and just got my cat A&B lisence. what is a good caliber to use im currently looking at 6.5 grendel , .243, .223 im not after some thing over the top for my first gun i dont mind a bit of recoil can you or anyone help?
Hi Adam. First of all welcome to Australia:) & congratulations on the property. Concerning your question about calibre, it depends on what state your property is located in. If its Victoria there is a minimum calibre requirement for smaller deer (hog deer and fallow) which is .243. for the larger deer (sambar, red, rusa and chital) you have to use a calibre .270 or greater. You'll find most hunters choose either a .308 or 30.06. They are the most popular for a reason. They shoot well and are large enough to put down any deer. If you are based in NSW you'll need to read the DPI recommendations as they are slightly different. Either way, personally I'd choose a 30.06 :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for the advice im in qld. After looking around and doing my research I agree 308 seems to be the best option now I just got to save.
I went to the state forest in NSW yesterday and we kept seeing roos jumping over the trail as we were walking. Then a big roo came out that looked different from the rest and jumped funny. It was only until we processed it we realised it was a Sambar Doe which was spooked by the other roos. Upsetting but still first deer seen in the wild.
Haha that's a cool experience. A great way to see your first wild dee, up close and personal. Roos often spook deer. That's why it's so important to move carefully around roos when hunting. You'll often find then together in the same area, eating the same feed. Spook the roos ans the deer will follow blowing your shot at a successful hunt. Thanks for sharing! - Chris
Hi Juan! Welcome :) Hopefully you an get down here one day and enjoy some Australian hunting. Are you a hunter? What are you allowed to hunt in Costa Rica? - Chris
A mate of mine here in Tassie has a 28 point red deer mount (head, with neck back to shoulder, and all four hooves) on a ‘shield’ he took some years ago. Quite impressive. I’m just getting in to the Fallows here. Bought a 47 year old Marlin 336 30-30 just before WuFlu hit. The rifle was bought new by the previous owner, who put on a air rifle / 22 rimfire rated red dot on home drill and tap botch-job , and removed the iron sights, buggering up the dovetails in the process ( I dunno how he did it, but I can’t find anything that fits firmly enough to remotely work). Despite being personally not a fan of red dots on lever rifles, I’m stuck, but have (somewhat more properly) mounted a Sig Romeo on it using a short length of picatinny rail drilled to fit the skew-whiff receiver job.
Ah nice Andrew. So your mate got the red in Tassie? If so that's a great sign. Super interesting about your Marlin red dot combo. I've never hunted with a red dot before, certainly not hunted deer without a scope. How have you gone with it? Had any success?
@@Thehuntsmanshow nah. We’ve only got fallows here, except for a few private deer ‘farms’. The Marlin seems pretty good on the range. The action was very tight when I got it. I think the guy bought it, buggered it up with damaging the sights, put on the air rifle scope as a ‘fix’ and realised it couldn’t keep zero, then chucked it in the safe for 45 years, until I got it from the estate. I basically lubed the crap out of it, and spent hours during lockdown just running the action, using snapcaps occasionally. I also dremel polished the internals. I chucked in the Ranger Point Precision loading gate for good measure. I think it’s an Ackley 30/30, based on the uniform increase in my fired brass, but it has no markings to that effect.
@@andrewallason4530 yeah I figured you guys only had Fallow but was hoping I could be proved wrong haha. I find it strange when I hear stories about firearms sitting in storage for so long. Why have a rifle that you don't use? Boggles my mind. I guess forearms can be a pain to get rid of so maybe he wanted to sell it earlier but could find a buyer? Sounds like you've brought her back to life though Andrew. Good work mate! Now you just need to christen her with a deer. Lol
Hey, I like your video it was extremely helpful and encouraging. I live in Beachport South Australia and love bowhunting, I am only 16 years old and just love the great outdoors. I haven’t shot a deer yet so I found this video. Thank you soooooo much
Hi Eli. Welcome to the community mate! Bow hunting is great fun, you've chosen a great hobby. I'm glad you liked the video and got something out of it. Hopefully you can get a deer soon! Come back and comment when you do, I want to hear thre story - Chris
amzing video mate. Red dear is my favorite, i havent had buck fever when I saw my first sambar buck, but one day, i saw a red buck, shit, i just cant aim steadly, and he ran away
Haha Lui Reds are my favourite to look at as well, but I prefer the taste of Sambar. I'm yet to see a Red in the wild so fingers crossed haha. Tha kd for sharing your comment! - Chris
Hi Chris, can you do a video for people like me looking to get into the sport? I don't know where to start in terms of what caliber I need for deer and what rifle accepts which caliber, how close a hunter is expected to be to his target before taking a shot etc. Thanks.
Richard, that's a great idea mate! I've been thinking about that for a while now. I've actually out together a number of resources for new and experienced hunters in our club membership which your welcome to check out too. Things like pre hunt check-list, essential hunting safety tips/rules, hunting locations, printable targets for adjusting your scope ect... if you're not a member yet mate you should join the club! You can check in out here huntingtrips.com.au/membership in thr mean time I think I'll work on that video haha. Hope you're well mate and enjoyed a good new years. Chris
Hi again im Brian form south australia can you help me please about hunting deer in south australia an where to go besides a hunting log all most going to give up
Hey Brian. Thanks for reaching out mate. I'm literally working on a video now that's covers where you can hunt on public hand in Australia (SA included). It's tough for you guys given you can only hunt deer on private property in SA. My recommendation would be that you join the Farmer Assit program (google them and check out their website) and hopefully you can find some property owners who will let you on there land to control deer numbers. That's definitely your beat option. Hang in there mate.
Hi Chris. I'm not sure exactly what the rules are for non resident hunters in Australia. But regarding Tassie I just filmed a video on where you can hunt there if you're interested? Here's the link th-cam.com/video/b4l_NAyZqCg/w-d-xo.html
Not sure where you got you information for fallow but they have more than 12 points I’ve got several of 16 points n up and my best to date is 28 points even on both sides
Hi Simon. Great point mate. I was just trying to keep thr video simple and cover each deer's standard dimensions. You're totally right, fallow (and the other deer on the video) can exceed the point number mentioned by quite a bit 😀. Good work on the 28 pointer too!
@@Thehuntsmanshow ah yeah I wasn’t sure that’s why I put a comment up yeah he wasn’t easy to find that’s for sure they don’t get that big being silly I got him opening morning while waiting for a 20 point one to turn up I had been watching for weeks but the big guy walked out of the thick bush and into the grass patch but stayed close to the bush line and I watched him feed while I was looking at his head gear and then I put him on the ground and my mate was in the next gully over and took the 20 point one I was waiting for it was a hard walk out of the thick dense tassie bush
Hey mate. WA is a hard one due to the lack of public land and deer reporting. Personally I've never hunted in WA and don't have access to many records, so I really only have the info I shared in this video. Sorry mate wish I could be of more help
How would you rank their meat for consumption? I have only hunted Whitetail and Sika, and rate Sika meat as the better of the two. Sika cooks up reddish to Whitetails brownish color. Sweeter meat too.
I can only comment on the deer I've eaten personally (Fallow, Sambar and Rusa). The fallow meat is lighter and has a more mild taste. Whereas both the Rusa ans Sambar is a heaver stronger taste. For me one isn't better then another, they are just different. For sausages I prefer the meaty bite of the Sambar. For steaks or crumbed meat I like the fallow. Great question, though. I'd be keen to taste some Sika and Whitetail if given the change! And well as some Reds, Chital and Hog deer here in Oz.
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thanks for the reply. I have been told similar things about Sambar. Most people I know claim Elk or Chital/Axis as the best meat. I suspect care and prep of the meat as important as the species though. A quick cleaning/butchering in a cold environment being best.
Spot on, only problem I could see was there was some footage of a sika and some footage of chital when you were talking about fallow. But either way they do look extremely similar, hell I shot what I thought was a fallow deer a couple months ago. Turned out to be a red fawn with spots on it 😂 not arguing, tasted awesome
Yeah I only realised after publishing the mistake and now I can't change it. Glad you like the video though. I shot a Sambar yearling last month and the meat was white like chicken! Tasted like chicken too! So strange, not complaining though haha.
@@Thehuntsmanshow yeah sambar meat is awesome. I’ve been using leg meat for jerky and backstrap for steaks. Haven’t shot a young one yet, but even the stags taste awesome and no game taste if you age the meat for a couple weeks. Fallow just seems way gamier, even the young ones if you age them have a distinct slight gamey taste. Some people love it and can’t even taste it but I can lll
@@Marcusb338 is love to get into smoking and aging meat. It's something I've never done but have always wanted to do. I might just go buy a small smoker and jump in. I had a friend staying skth my family foe a couple of months and he smoked food every day haha. He made the best biltong. Sambar vs fallow for taste is am interesting one. Maybe I'll make a video on it. I like the gamey taste, but I get why someone people dont. I literally made Sambar snitz the other day and filmed it. Have you checked it out? th-cam.com/video/F9mt1e9ZzAo/w-d-xo.html John you gotta make deer snitz if you haven't yet. It's great. Thanks for commenting mate. - Chris
Hey mate! Fellow hunter here, in your intro at the forest. It looks very similar to the forest I hunt at. By any chance are you at Mansfield State Forest on Harolds Track?
Hey mate, nope. This video was filmed at Enfield state forest, not Mansfield State Forest. Would have been crazy if you could pick the location based on the track haha. Mansfield is pretty popular though.
Hi mate. That's a great question. There are always situations that bend the rule when the conditions are right (usually the availability of feed or sex). For instance I've seen small herds of Sambar (15+) who usually prefer to live in groups of 2-3, Mum and fawn, maybe trailing stag or spiker with them. So it really depends. Being from Victoria myself my exposure to Rusa in the wild has been pretty limited so I can't say for sure. Have you personally seen a group of 25 Rusa together? Is that's what has prompted your question?
Ah nice, your lucky then! I'm yet to cross one. Would love to one day. Such an incredible animal. Thanks for commenting mate. I'm guessing you're a hunter?
@@Thehuntsmanshow they are a beautiful animals and they taste how they look. love hunting but since in Qld only place you can hunt is on private property with permission from the land owner.
Haha that's a cheeky question. You'll most likely find Fallow deer in the Hunter Valley. Probably on farm land fringing state park would be my guess. You'll have to go out and cover some country mate lol that's the best way to find them.
Hi Chris, that's awesome mate! Plenty of great places to hunt in Victoria. Thanks for commenting mate. Don't be a stranger in the comments. I'm always keen for a chat with fallow hunters. - Chris
Hi mate. I think it's usually around January or February typically. I imagine it might change a little depending on the weather and the region, but that gives you a guide at least :)
Hey Charlie I’m a ex tweed heads resident . You only real option is to go do a paid property hunt . Or get your R license . And try the state forests . ( they are hard work). Research research and more research .get out and put the time in. It took me two years to bag my first deer . I’m a compound bow hunter . Hope this helps .
Hi TJ. All of the weights and heights listed in this video are taken from surveys by external groups and represent ranges, not definitive values. You are correct Sambar can get over 350kg, however that isn't medium size. This video is designed to give people an idea of what they can expect in 'normal' situations, not the extremes. Regarding your other point there is a section in the video where the footage and voice over went out of sync and got mixed up in the editing process showing chital and talking about fallow. If you check in the description this is mentioned. Se excerpt take from the video description below. "NOTE: from 5:07 to 06:32 the video talks about fallow deer but some of the footage is actually of chital deer. Apologies, this was error made during editing." Try and stay positive mate, your comment sounds a little harsh. Hope you're doing well! - Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow how is a question harsh? If you are going to educate learn your facts is all mate. I don't think you know Sambar love farm land. There's enough misinformation out there already.
Thanks for the video mate, I live in southern nsw and want to hunt deer for the meat. Where and what type do you think I should go for? Any advice would be great. Cheers.
Rich your best bet is to join a club and get yourself an R-Licence then you can hunt deer in NSW state forest. There are bunch in southern NSW. Some of the best in the state in fact. In there you will find Fallow, Reds and even Sambar in some.
Hi Chris, there's parts of the Fallow deer species that isn't correct mate! You have Sika (Cervus nippon) and Chital (Axis axis) deer mixed up in your Fallow section 🙄🤔. Love your hog deer footage ❤. The hog deer stag footage looks very familiar mate?
Hi Reg :) thanks for the pick up regarding the fallow section of the video. I realised the mistake immediately once I'd published the video haha but at that point there was no turning back. I should probably write something in the comments to alert people to the mistake. Thank yoy for pointing it out though. Haha the Hog Deer footage is great, certainly not mine haha. Do you know the source??? Thanks for commenting Reg! - Chris
Hi Wan. I'm no deer expert but I have heard it said before that Sambar have been known on rare occasions to hybridise with Rusa deer and produce fertile offspring. Im not sure if this kind of inbreeding occurs betweeb other species. For the most part i believe each species keeps to its own.
Hi Juandre there is a dmall wild deer population in WA but imtheir numbers are not as strong as the other states. Also you can shoot them unless they are on your property.
Hey Joe. Thanks for reaching out mate. It really depends on what your looking to hunt. I'm assuming it's deer? In which case you'll want to get something that covers all species and sizes. I'd personally recommend getting a 30.06. It's a great deer rifle which can handle everything from a small hog deer all the way up to a Samber or Elk. In terms of a scope I think a 3-9x will give you the versatility of both close and far range 😀
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for the reply. Yeah was look at a around a 223 because I assumed I wouldn’t be hitting anything long range. Boar, deer and goat most likely. I had my eye on Ruger American or Tikka T3x if budget can stretch but If I need a Scope it may be the Ruger. Do you think it will be big enough enough? Ps. Saw some of the other uploads, new subscriber now!
@@joefussy11 that's for the sub Joe:) A .223 is a great rifle (I have one and love it)it's a really good all rounder but it won't do for Deer, at least not in Victoria. You'll need at least a .242 for small deer (fallow, hog and chital) or at least a .270 for large deer (Sambar, Rusa and Red) that's just the rules here. Outside of Victoria I'm not sure, but at least that gives you a guide. If your not hunting deer a .223 is perfect otherwise. Big enough for foxes, but cheap enough rounds for bunnies :)
Hey man, great video. On a broadside cheat shot, do you aim straight above/inline with the front leg or just behind the front leg? Also what cal do you normally use? Cheers
Hey mate. I've always been told when shooting Broadside to shoot slight behind the front leg. If you shoot a bit above or inline you run thr risk of hitting the shoulder blade and shattering it (making a mess) or even the bullet/bolt ricochet off it and just missing the vitals. I've always shot slightly behind am never had an issue. Lots of shots through thr vitals. But take it with a grain of salt. I'm no expert.
@@nolixss694 personally I hunt with a 30.06 for all deer species. But technically you can use a 243 for fallow deer. But I'd still go a 30.06 or a 308. You want to guarantee a kill and not just wound the animal.
@@nolixss694 you could, but it would be illegal in Victoria and NSW. Queensland I'm not sure about, I think the rules are more relaxed. The more important thing is that you shouldn't. When hunting deer you want to respect the animal and ensure a clean swift kill. A .223 would give you a clean kill. More then likely the shot would wound the deer and it would run off into the bush to die. Not only would you not find the deer (they could run for kilometres with a wound like that) but you'd waste its life. Best to hunt with a caliber that will drop it immediately.
Sadly they are all on farms :( we don't have any wild Sika. They were a bunch released in Gembrook (Victoria) in 1887 but it doesn't look like that population survived. However they are still formed in that region. It's also hard to tell because Sika were reported at that time to breed with Red deer. So maybe they felt no imperative to keep their genetics purr and just bread themselves out?
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thank you for responding! I always wondered that how are there no Sika hunting opportunities in Australia but New Zealand is full of them.
@@gerilla1025 always happy to help. It would have been great of they had thrived, as they are a beautiful deer. Are you an Australian hunter or hail from somewhere else?
@@Thehuntsmanshow I'm from Hungary! I'm just really interested about the thought of hunting in Australia one day. So now I'm doing a little research of what game species it has to offer. :)
@@gerilla1025 ah that's cool :) Most of thr hunting in the Northern parts of Australia (northern Territory and Queensland) are big troohey hunts. Mostly Bentang and Buffalo. Then there is the Hunting on the east coast in NSW which is a mixture of deer, goat and pig. NSW also has public land hunting as well. And finally there is hunting in Victoria which I predominantly deer. Victoria also has a lot of public land hunting. Hope that helps give you an idea what's available 😀
Gday mate just wondering where abouts is the best place kinda ballarat area to hunt deer because i read somewhere that the brisbane rangers in victoria have the highest concentration of red deer in australia but not tottering sure on if you can hunt many of them around ballarat area?
Hi CM. Have you tried the Hunting Grounds app? It's a great way to find both public hunting areas and game distribution. I'd give that a try :) as for specific areas sorry but I can't be much if a help. Most of my hunting is done either thr west or east of Victoria. Good luck and let me know how you go!
@@Thehuntsmanshow I just tried the hunting ground app and it isn’t letting me log in for some reason or purchase anything. Do you have any other ideas or apps that could help?
Correct, but only in certain circumstances. Sometimes you will find s Sambar stag hanging around a hind and her fawn/yearling for a bit. But otherwise the stags tend to go solo.
Happy to clarify. What I mean is that you will rarely see Sambar deer out in an open paddock fully exposed like fallow will do. You'll see them on the fringe land and feeding in paddocks at night, but no brazenly out in the open of a paddock during the day.
Thanks for the info ,I’m just getting back into hunting after a 20yr break and I’d love a bag a deer , I’m near Nowra on south coast nsw and 20-25yrs ago there was nothing but foxes and rabbits but now it seems like deer goat and pigs are everywhere
Good on ya Christian for getting back out there! Good news about the deer, goat and pig population numbers. Let me know if you end up being successful!
Hey mate. Thanks for the heads up. I did realise after publishing the video that some of the fallow footage is Chital. The footage at the end and in the middle of the Fallow segment is Fallow footage, but the first few clips are Chital. Good eye for spotting it though haha. Have you been a hunter long?
Hey Ashlea, I actually don't know the answe to that question. I did a quick check online and there is nothing specifically said about internationals not being able to apply. Note you will need to have a Victorian game license but that's fisrly easy to get. I think your best bet is to reach out to them directly and ask. Try this email eo@austdeer.asn.au Let me know how you go Ashlea. I'm keen to know the outcome. Thanks for commenting. - Chris
Haha and ruin the adventure and learning experience for ya Adam?? No way man, you gotta out the time in and earn the growth, put the time and sweat in. Then you'll be that much more proud of yourself :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow nahh, been there done that filled freezers many times over and trophies to suit, I don’t need to put in anymore time. All public land hunts to unlike your private property hunts. Many a mile trampled up and down mountains, camping under stars. My time has been justified ….. has yours
Hi @@adamant8235 sorry if I offended you. Didn't mean to. One of the troubles with chatting online, no content or tone. I get asked a lot of spots given I put myself out there and I've just learnt to push back a bit. I really only share spots with people I hunt with, who I am invested in and have a relationship with. That way I get to see for myself the growth and get blessed in return. I live state park hunting. 99% of my hunting is public land hunting. A lot of covering country and long walks with the rifle too haha. The Otways especially are hard. So thick, wild and difficult to hunt. Sorry again Adam if I offended. Was not my intention at all :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow listen mate this is not a spam l used hunt pigs with the 44-40 and a .25/303. I was told l had to buy a 308 if l wanted to hunt deer. I’ve been hunting for over 50 years.
Ah sorry Neil! I didn't realise. Happy to answer your question. 308 is perfect for hunting any size deer. The other great option is a 30.06 which has a little extra punch. Both are great calibres
Great question Sam. I haven't eaten them all so I couldnt say. What I can say is that I prefer Sambar over Fallow. That's not to say one is better then the other, it's just my personal pallet preference:)
I didn't know Aussie had so many types of deer. Glad we have no bears ... except the drop bears . We locals have adapted to them and have no fear of them
Ah man, I feel like having bears in Australia (especially the High Country) would be amazing. We need more predictors in this country. Our herbivores are out of control lol
There's videos and photos of dingoes hunting sambur does and calves and axis deer stags. Eurasian wild dogs, which are smaller than Australian dingoes, hunt sambur stags, so dingoes would hunt them, too. Packs are known to kill adult swamp buffalo.
Okay I'm no expert hence watching the vid but I'm pretty certain WA has some type of deer? Did I miss a lonesome little pin there or did yah just forget that side of the continent lol
Hahaha. Yes you are correct, WA has some deer, but the amount is significantly smaller then the other states, that I didn't add a pin. But yes, you are correct. WA has some deer :)
Wow really Christian??? In Victoria? I've never seen them in farmland. Only every in the thick mountainous bush or on the fringes of bush/farmland. I'd love to hear more about the landscape you see them in. Are you sure they aren't Red deer your talking about? They can be a similar size.
@@Thehuntsmanshow in vic mate and they are sambar(wish they were reds) on the properties we were allowed to shoot on we would see sambar out in the paddocks, not all the time but they were there on a fair few occasions, depends on the hunting pressure i guess to how they act.
Nice Christian, Vic's the best! That's cool to hear that they are making their way into farming, not going to complain about that. Beats tracking them up the side of a mountain. Haha a nice big Red stag would be good through right. haha. How long have you been hunting mate? - Chris
Talked to indonesian sister in law she says,bahasa indonesia kijang is the general word for any kind of deer ,rusa are a specific breed of deer.As far as i know there are javan rusa and molocuon? rusa. @@Thehuntsmanshow
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Amazing video. Super informative and clean. Such good content. Nice to see a hunter who's also great at communicating and making solid content without the akward long pauses and unnecessary long drawn out filler segments.
Haha, well we are all good at different things and have different skill sets. I'm glad you liked the content, & I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement:)
- Chris
Very nice. Good descriptions and information. I worked in zoos for 30 years of my working life and have kept every one of these species at one time. And since a large part was in a private zoo, have eaten most of them. We fed them well and were excellent fare for the table.
That's cool Peter. I didn't know that private zoos ate some of the animals too. That's a great use of a resource, and makes sense. Very interesting. Thank you for commenting.
Hooray!!! Someone uploaded a video that is 9:35 minutes and is full of information without any waffle.
Haha, you're welcome. 😂
Waffling is a pet hate of mine so you're in good company here on this channel George.
Cheers from Colorado in the US!! I the US I hunt whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn and elk mostly. I have also harvested a muntjac in England. Always great to see hunting opportunities and cultures around the world.
Thank you Larry. Greetings from Australia! 🇦🇺 🪃 I was speaking to a Frenceman just this morning about Muntjac. I had no idea what they were. He also showed me a picture of a small deer in England (introduced and considered a pest) that has fangs like a sabre tooth tiger! Wild!!
You're a legend. This video was great. Simple and informative. Thanks mate
My pleasure. If you havnt checked it out you should watch this one too th-cam.com/video/I9rM-h9kU3A/w-d-xo.html it covers the life cycles of Australian deer 🦌
Such a good video. Quick, clean and informative! Great work Chris Waters 😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks mate, just sorting licences so I can get started again after many years out of hunting. Looking forward to seeing more of your episodes. Cheers 👍🇦🇺
Nice Rich. Good work mate. You'll love it once you get back in!
Nice video, very informative
FYI, some of your fallow footage is Chital
Look for the white patch on the neck and the spots down the middle of the back to differentiate the two
Hey Jamie. Thanks for the comment mate. You know ow I had a feeling that some of those vids were chital, but I wasn't a 100% sure. Thanks for the confirmation mate! Really appreciate it.
@@Thehuntsmanshow hey mate. The footage during the fallow information where the hind laying down chewing it's cud (before the chital) is also a sika, not a fallow.
Thanks Melinda :) glad there are some clued on Aussie hunters out there.
Hey Chris , Tony from Canberra here. Nice to meet you 😊
Great content and well presented. Cheers
Hey Tony! Nice to meet you as well! Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate it. Are you a hunter???
Great production on your videos from the start. To the point, No obnoxious music.
I would love to see some videos of techniques like finding new areas, how you hunt.. as-well as taking us out on some hunts 👍 keep it up subscribed
Ahh nice Michael! I'm glad the format is working haha I'm trying to keep the videos short sharp, without the fluff, while still being authentic and entertaining.
I've got a bunch of videos in the pipeline. Looking to release one a week. I'll be covering a mixture of topics including gear, hunting question taboos, hunting game cooking recipes as well as hunts!
Glad you subscribed mate :) don't be shy in the comments. I'm always up for a chat.
- Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks Chris. Honestly some of the best quality oz hunting videos on TH-cam.
Whats your work background? Its got to be in design or production.
I really look forward to more videos. I agree the short punchy format is great. Particularly as you build the audience, Its nice and easy to bite of a 5 min video.
@@michaeljames1857 my background is in digital design and web design haha, glad the creative side is showing through. Good guess too! Haha you were on the money! Appreciate the kind words again too, your a legend mate.
I agree short and sharp is the way to go, everyone's time poor so it's about offering value. With that said I am keen to do some long form content occasionally too.
Thanks for being super engaged Michael. I really appreciate it.
@@Thehuntsmanshow Not a problem. Mate, I was very pleasantly surprised when I watched you and saw you were just starting out so thought id do what i can to chip in.
Yea I’m sure you would be great at the long form stuff too. Ill keep an eye out.
A thought, having a contact method in your ‘about’ section would be really good. Either an e-mail or social media. I was going to DM you but there isn’t really a way on TH-cam. Perhaps its time to start an Australian huntsman instagram 😆.
Another ‘comment’ on the channel name when you search it there are a lot of spiders come up. I had to search “the Australian Huntsman channel” for it to come up. Its not really a problem. Just if you are directing someone to find it 👍
@@michaeljames1857 all great points :) unfortunately YT doesn't give you the option for an email contact until you are a part of their partner program :( but once the channel hits that milestone I'll be sure to add one.
That's funny you mention the Huntsman spider haha the thought that the channel name would be confused with the spider never entered my mind when I was thinking up the title haha. For me a huntsman has always been a man of the woods, a hunter. Oh well, too late now. I agree though. It makes searching for the chan el hard whiles it's small and still growing. With any luck it will grow to the point where the content sifts to the top of 'huntsman' search results lol
Thanks for that Chris. It was a great video and very informative. I’m new to the hunting game. So really liked the information you gave. Well done 👍
My pleasure DiggerMel I'm glad you got something out of it :) that's exciting that your new to hunting. Where are you based and what are you hunting?
Thank you for subscribing too! I've got a lot of content I'm the pipeline so hopefully you find it useful too :)
- Chris
Ps don't be shy in the comments on future vidoes DiggerMel. I'm always up for a chat.
@@Thehuntsmanshow I’m based in the west of Melbourne. Trying out all different places hunting deers. With really no luck but I’m sure with time and experience and the right location I will start to see signs. As we say happy hunting
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for that. Really appreciate it. I saw your video on one of the hunting group on Facebook I will pm you if I need questions answered. Thank you once’s again buddy.
@DiggerMel what area's have you tried around the High Country (near Mt Bulla and Mansfield?) There's a lot of great spots around there full of deer, Sambar and Fallow mostly.
Awesome video/videos, I hope you keep them coming. I go out shooting with a few other guys based in the Northern rivers.
We've been testing State Forests up this way and within 5hrs drive (which has proved disappointing thanks to 4wd and dirt bikes and people leaving litter all over them) and private properties which can be harder to get on but far more bountiful.
Anyway, keep it up!
Thanks for the comment Superdon. Yeah State Forests are mixed bag. I almost feel that the government should designate some of FWD and dirk bikes and some for hunters because together it just does work. What ends up happening is that the dirt bikes flush out all the game and then there's nothing left for the hunters. It's a real shame.
Your spot on regarding private property, but they are hard to find and get permission to shoot on. Takes a lot of work building relationships and trust.
I'll keep at it mate, got plenty of videos lined up. I'm actually heading up to the high country this weekend so I'm hoping to film an epic Sambar hunt.
Thanks again for commenting and being positive.
- Chris
Mate I wish you have 10B likes 👍 thanks 🙏 for real best one of hunting videos I seen
Ah thanks mate. That's super kind of you to say.
Great content mate looking forward to more! from Victoria!
Thanks Johnny! I'm excited for what's ahead in the channel :) gotten love hunting in Victoria!
- Chris
Great video mate, this is perfect for new budding hunters.
Thanks @olirocksoli appreciate the feedback and kind words! Have you been hunting for a while?
@@Thehuntsmanshow Na mate a budding hunter is what I am. Proud to be getting into what I have wanted to do for years and years now.
Great put together film mate well done
Thanks Chris. Appreciate the feedback. Are you a hunter too?
- Chris
Yeah mate I am I’m in Sydney
@@chriscoss28 nice. There's some good Fallow deer territory around there. Do you get many deer?
Yeah me get 2 or 3 for the freezer could get more but would be a bit of a waste can’t understand why they wont allow us sell too too a game dealer like we do back home would solve a lot problems and a lot of waste plus be less reason for these wasteful areal culls
@@chriscoss28 totally agree mate. I ariel culling makes no sense to me. Also your 100% right regarding selling the meat. People would pay good money for fresh deer meat. The world's a crazy place.
Love the video, Mate. I'm new to hunting and videos like this help make it easier to get into the sport! Good work! 👌
Nice! That's what the vidoe's there for :) Glad it's helping new hunters out like yourself. Where about are you based Maurice? Have you started hunting deer yet, or are you working your way up to it?
- Chris
Wow, you created a wonderful video about deer in Australia. Your voice and words that you have graduated from University.
Thank you for the kind words - I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for this information. As a newby to the sport I find this extremely helpful and would count myself lucky if I manage to get any of these deer one day.
If there are any other likeminded hunters in the northern rivers feel free to reach out. Always looking for hunting buddies.
Jake you should join a hunting club. In fact you should join The Australian Hunters Club. We have a directory you can search to find local hunters in the Northern Rivers area :)
Best way to meet other hunters, learn and grow.
www.australianhunters.com.au is the website
@@Thehuntsmanshow
I joined a hunting club about a month back, the club I went with is Australian Bow Hunters Association.
This video is awesome I am currently practicing my bow skills and cannot wait to organize a proper deer hunt!!!!
Nice Jai! Hopefully you can go our for a hunt soon!
@@Thehuntsmanshow i hope so to i would love to go out with someone experienced for my first time and being in SA im limited to what i can hunt but i would travel if it meant i could get my first deer!!
Experience is important, but there is nothing wrong with going for a short bush walk in state forest that holds deer.
Great video mate. Keep them coming
Thanks for the encouragement and feedback Jason. I appreciate it.
Are you a hunter too?
@@Thehuntsmanshow Sure are mate, hunt NZ and OZ
@@jasonstevens5702 legend! Which country are you based in and do most of your hunting.
I'm yet to travel to NZ for a hunt. I've got some mates from there who speak fondly of it. Super keen to get out there once this 'world on fire' business has calmed down.
- Chris
Great Video Chris! Keep up the good work. You have a great voice for this so please make more videos.
Aw thank Grange Gardner! I really appreciate your positive feedback and encouragement:) I'm planning on releasing a video a week :)
- Chris
Congrats, this is such a well put together and well edited YT channel!
Thanks William! I appreciate the feedback and your kind words. :) I'm trying to put the work in and make interesting/useful stuff.
Are you a hunter mate?
- Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow Used to shoot ducks and rabbits as kids, have never been a deer hunter - lockdown led me to watch hunting videos :)
You will pick up a lot of followers here through time, most of the hunting channels are not as well polished as this, great work!
@@MrA8888888888888888 thanks mate. If people like the content and follow along that's great. I'm just doing it to have fun though. What I'm really enjoying is talking with heaps of hunters through the comments. With the lockdowns is just nice to speak with people...
Are the Rusa deer the same as the Sika deer?
No, not at all. They are completely different.
Love the video mate, gives a good basic insight into our deer species here in Aus! Would be cool to see you do more in-depth videos for each species!
Would also be cool if you added some audio of the deer calls where relevant, but none the less an enjoyable video!
Also would check and see how accurate the info on locations are, I've shot and seen plenty of red deer in SA, and know a few places in WA where they get hunted.
Keep up the good videos mate 👍
Thanks for the encouragement man and for taking the time to comment. I actually had deer calls included in the edit originally but I cut them out because I was worried it was going too long haha. Maybe I will do separate videos ok each sub species though.
Getting rhe locations right is super tough. They move around so much and there is no centralised group or government body that tracks them. U wouldn't be surprised if folks up your way have seen the Reds. They are amazing deer.
Do you hunt yourself?
- Chris
Great video! Beeing a professional hunter in Germany managing a very good fallow deer hunting ground, I must note however that most of the footages in the fallow deer section are not showing fallow deer (maybe sika deer or axis instead).
Unfortunately when we edited this video a few years ago a number of chital (axis) clips appeared in the fallow section by mistake. Otherwise l, I'm glad you liked the video.
I've wanted to hunt in Germany for a long time now, you have amazing fallow! If ever you want to work together let me know.
Hey mate, I live in Ballarat and was out Mansfield/jamison area over the Anzac long weekend. Unable to find any deer but saw clear signs of trail and feeding areas. However I'm a newbie so not very good with these sort of stuff. Would love to join you one day on your hunt and learn from the veterans!
Love the video, very informative!
Hey mate, I'm certainty not a veteran but I am considering doing some education based hunts in the future. Also being a member of the Australian Hunters Club opens you up to attend other members events. We have plenty of Victorian members in and around Ballarat (me being one). I host hunts that other members attend every so often too :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thats awesome! I actually had a look at thee Australian Hunters Club web page and would be interested for sure! However currently tight on budget and canoot spare the extra coin at the moment unfortunately (Running my own Auto Electrical Business). But hoping to maybe, if there is any plans you are doing another trip out to the high country, would love to join! In the meantime, I'll try my best to do as much research and try head out and put in the hours!
Cheers,
Carr
That's the spirit Carr! I hope you can get out there and have some awesome experience and connect with other hunters.
Yes, there are Wapiti Roosevelti living within few hunting properties within south Australia and possibly Victoria.
Ah that's cool! Good to know. It would be great to start to get them breeding in the wild. They are an amazing beautiful animal.
Noticed you might have mixed footage of the Chital in your Fallow Section 👍
Yes I did, I with all the footage I missed it during the editing process. Whoops, next time I'll check more carefully haha.
Great video. Cheers for making that!
My pleasure Mitch :) are you a hunter??
@@Thehuntsmanshow I am, bow Hunter. New to it but I'm obsessed. Shot a doe the other day but unfortunately looks like it was a gut shot.. didn't recover it :(
@@mitchimal ah that sucks. It just pushes you to try again and get better right? I have thr upmost respect for bow hunters. Not easy at all!
@@Thehuntsmanshow yeah it hurt for a couple days that's for sure. Felt like crap for having it suffer but moving forward now. Had 3 deer nearly run into me in a blind yesterday, they were 2m away and had no idea I was there so I'm excited to get back out and get some red stains on my vanes
@@mitchimal haha that's the spirit. Just remember gut shot may seem violent, but nature is violent. Suffering is a part of life for all animals. Avoid it where possible of course, but don't let it eat you up :)
Great video. I thought there was 7 species even though very minimal numbers but i believe Wapiti (Elk) are in Australia. I could be wrong. Either way great watch. Cheers for the upload.
Hi Mark! Yeah your right there is a very small population of Elk in Australia, they were introduced in the 1980s too. I didn't mention them because from what I've researched you mainly find them in deer farms and populations in the wild are small, potentially non existent. Great point though and thank for commencing!
- Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thanks Chris for the reply. The small free range population I was aware of had the fires go through the area so suspect they are not with us anymore.
@@Mark5Fish ah Mark that sucks. They are a beautiful deer. It's sad that they are potentially gone now (hunting aside).
Wapiti or elk are also known to breed with the red deer
There here trust me
Very informative video mate. I just went on my first deer hunt last weekend around tenterfield, didn't see a bloody thing. Where would you recommend I try next, preferably close to qld
Further north Stanthorpe is good, further south Glen Innes. Plenty of good state forest around that area that's worth checking out. Did you find evidence of deer on your last trip? If so it would be worth going back and doing another trip. It's not uncommon to not see anything on your first few hunts. I just came back from a 4 day hunt in Victoria and saw nothing. It happens to us all. Just got to keep exploring and putting the time in.
@Thehuntsmanshow Nah no deer sign, only wallaby, there wasn't much sign of anything to be honest, I dont know if thats the 1080 or what. Thanks for getting back to me, I'm gonna stick with it and keep looking around until I can find some!
ooh my hometown was mentioned, very glad to hear i dont have to hitch a ride too far if i ever go out hunting hahaha
Haha nice :)
I got a question do Hog Deer Rut and how do they know who's going to mate with the females. And how big is a Hog Deer stag Territory
All good questions. Unfortunately I'm not a hog deer expert so I'm limited in what i can answer.
Yes they do have a rut. The nanting order is determined by contest between the stags. I have no idea how big their territory is, but i cant imagine it is large. They are not known to roam.
@@Thehuntsmanshow that's ok thanks anyway. What Deer are u good at?
@The Australian Huntsman , Im new to hunting and live up in the northern rivers near Ballina, the only information i seem to be able find about areas with deer close by, is fallow out near Glen Innes and Tenterfield. What other areas are near my location do you think you could share, i really want to the opportunity to hunt more than just fallow in New England if possible thanks
Hi Shuan. Nice to meet ya:)
Have you tried to use the More To Explore app? It shows allll the public hunting areas which you could check out . There is also a brand new app out on Android called Hunting Grounda which also shows game distribution which would be SUPER helpful for you I would think.
With those two tools you should have everything you need to start finding new spots and scoping out some new areas. Then it's just about being patient and covering some country in exploration trips:)
Let me know how you go mate.
- Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks Chris I really appreciate the help. It’s difficult to get access up here, I am trying to offer my services to shoot rabbits for farmers to start slow and build some trust. I will definitely check out those apps, on your species video you had pins that from the zoomed out view of Australia that appeared to be close to the border NSW/QLD for most of the deer species, which surprised me and excited me to be honest. I’ve always been told there nothing up here except fallow. Just seeking confirmation that it is true / possible to find those species.
Ps love your approach to media and hope to you grow
@@shaunahern6847 thanks for the feedback mate and your kind words regarding my content.. The pin locations are based on some Australian deer websites found in my research. They are just a rough guide unfortunately not a precise location. The only way your going get confirmation is by heading out to spots and seeing for yourself lol. The farmer idea is a great one though. It's a great way to hunt and build relationships. Good work mate.
Back in the 1980s deer were very state specific. Fallow in tassie. Reds in SA & the Brisbane Valley, hog and sambar in victoria, an easy drive from melbourne , chatil deer on 2 properties near charters towers, also black buck, WA black buck may have bern still around. There were Javan rusa in the national parks south of Sydney all the way to bega. And moluccan rusa in the NT..
Populations have moved around since the 80s but there still are differences in species from state to state.
so im a butcher that has come across from england i have 135 acres a mixed land mainly bush land we have a lot of dig deer on our propery and just got my cat A&B lisence. what is a good caliber to use im currently looking at 6.5 grendel , .243, .223 im not after some thing over the top for my first gun i dont mind a bit of recoil can you or anyone help?
Hi Adam. First of all welcome to Australia:) & congratulations on the property.
Concerning your question about calibre, it depends on what state your property is located in. If its Victoria there is a minimum calibre requirement for smaller deer (hog deer and fallow) which is .243. for the larger deer (sambar, red, rusa and chital) you have to use a calibre .270 or greater. You'll find most hunters choose either a .308 or 30.06. They are the most popular for a reason. They shoot well and are large enough to put down any deer.
If you are based in NSW you'll need to read the DPI recommendations as they are slightly different. Either way, personally I'd choose a 30.06 :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for the advice im in qld. After looking around and doing my research I agree 308 seems to be the best option now I just got to save.
Haha, true. They aren't cheap
Just got a sambar with the bow in yanakie which is at the southern tip of vic
Ah nice, that's epic!
Stag or hind?
Spika mate
I went to the state forest in NSW yesterday and we kept seeing roos jumping over the trail as we were walking. Then a big roo came out that looked different from the rest and jumped funny. It was only until we processed it we realised it was a Sambar Doe which was spooked by the other roos. Upsetting but still first deer seen in the wild.
Haha that's a cool experience. A great way to see your first wild dee, up close and personal. Roos often spook deer. That's why it's so important to move carefully around roos when hunting. You'll often find then together in the same area, eating the same feed. Spook the roos ans the deer will follow blowing your shot at a successful hunt.
Thanks for sharing!
- Chris
Awesome clips and great info
Thanks Patrick. P.S we share a last name! Where are your family from?
@@Thehuntsmanshow yeah great name. I was born in England moved to Australia very young.
@@patrickwaters7264 ah the motherland! Who knows maybe we are related lol
@@Thehuntsmanshow maybe
Let me know if you need a hunting partner always available. Usually hunt Bredbo area and towards Mudgee
@@patrickwaters7264 nice!I might take you up on that offer. I'm a Victorian, so next time I'm up I might give you a buzz.
Hi. Great video. Hunter from Costa Rica. Would love to hunt in Australia in the future.
Hi Juan! Welcome :) Hopefully you an get down here one day and enjoy some Australian hunting. Are you a hunter? What are you allowed to hunt in Costa Rica?
- Chris
A mate of mine here in Tassie has a 28 point red deer mount (head, with neck back to shoulder, and all four hooves) on a ‘shield’ he took some years ago. Quite impressive.
I’m just getting in to the Fallows here. Bought a 47 year old Marlin 336 30-30 just before WuFlu hit. The rifle was bought new by the previous owner, who put on a air rifle / 22 rimfire rated red dot on home drill and tap botch-job , and removed the iron sights, buggering up the dovetails in the process ( I dunno how he did it, but I can’t find anything that fits firmly enough to remotely work). Despite being personally not a fan of red dots on lever rifles, I’m stuck, but have (somewhat more properly) mounted a Sig Romeo on it using a short length of picatinny rail drilled to fit the skew-whiff receiver job.
Ah nice Andrew. So your mate got the red in Tassie? If so that's a great sign. Super interesting about your Marlin red dot combo. I've never hunted with a red dot before, certainly not hunted deer without a scope. How have you gone with it? Had any success?
@@Thehuntsmanshow nah. We’ve only got fallows here, except for a few private deer ‘farms’.
The Marlin seems pretty good on the range. The action was very tight when I got it. I think the guy bought it, buggered it up with damaging the sights, put on the air rifle scope as a ‘fix’ and realised it couldn’t keep zero, then chucked it in the safe for 45 years, until I got it from the estate. I basically lubed the crap out of it, and spent hours during lockdown just running the action, using snapcaps occasionally. I also dremel polished the internals. I chucked in the Ranger Point Precision loading gate for good measure. I think it’s an Ackley 30/30, based on the uniform increase in my fired brass, but it has no markings to that effect.
@@andrewallason4530 yeah I figured you guys only had Fallow but was hoping I could be proved wrong haha.
I find it strange when I hear stories about firearms sitting in storage for so long. Why have a rifle that you don't use? Boggles my mind. I guess forearms can be a pain to get rid of so maybe he wanted to sell it earlier but could find a buyer?
Sounds like you've brought her back to life though Andrew. Good work mate! Now you just need to christen her with a deer. Lol
Hey, I like your video it was extremely helpful and encouraging. I live in Beachport South Australia and love bowhunting, I am only 16 years old and just love the great outdoors. I haven’t shot a deer yet so I found this video. Thank you soooooo much
Hi Eli. Welcome to the community mate! Bow hunting is great fun, you've chosen a great hobby. I'm glad you liked the video and got something out of it. Hopefully you can get a deer soon! Come back and comment when you do, I want to hear thre story
- Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks man have a good one
@@elikneen1708 I will. You too
amzing video mate. Red dear is my favorite, i havent had buck fever when I saw my first sambar buck, but one day, i saw a red buck, shit, i just cant aim steadly, and he ran away
Haha Lui Reds are my favourite to look at as well, but I prefer the taste of Sambar. I'm yet to see a Red in the wild so fingers crossed haha. Tha kd for sharing your comment!
- Chris
great video!
Nice! Glad you liked it!!!
Great video thanks for the info
My pleasure Chase. Glad you got something out of it mate :) are you a hunter?
Are there no sika deer there? Or muntjac? Just wondering…I know they’re in NZ, Ireland, UK, and here in parts of the US..
Hi Erik, unfortunately we don't have Sika. I wish we did, they are a beautiful deer. Just the Sambar, Fallow, Red, Rusa, Chital and Hog :)
Hi Chris, can you do a video for people like me looking to get into the sport? I don't know where to start in terms of what caliber I need for deer and what rifle accepts which caliber, how close a hunter is expected to be to his target before taking a shot etc. Thanks.
Richard, that's a great idea mate! I've been thinking about that for a while now. I've actually out together a number of resources for new and experienced hunters in our club membership which your welcome to check out too. Things like pre hunt check-list, essential hunting safety tips/rules, hunting locations, printable targets for adjusting your scope ect... if you're not a member yet mate you should join the club!
You can check in out here huntingtrips.com.au/membership in thr mean time I think I'll work on that video haha.
Hope you're well mate and enjoyed a good new years.
Chris
Hi again im Brian form south australia can you help me please about hunting deer in south australia an where to go besides a hunting log all most going to give up
Hey Brian. Thanks for reaching out mate. I'm literally working on a video now that's covers where you can hunt on public hand in Australia (SA included). It's tough for you guys given you can only hunt deer on private property in SA. My recommendation would be that you join the Farmer Assit program (google them and check out their website) and hopefully you can find some property owners who will let you on there land to control deer numbers. That's definitely your beat option. Hang in there mate.
Thank mite i will be looking out for it thank for your video to they help all hunter excellent work
My pleasure mate. I'm happy to help.
How is Australia for non resident hunting? I’ve got some family in Tasmania and the idea of hunting when we go to visit seems pretty tempting
Hi Chris. I'm not sure exactly what the rules are for non resident hunters in Australia. But regarding Tassie I just filmed a video on where you can hunt there if you're interested? Here's the link th-cam.com/video/b4l_NAyZqCg/w-d-xo.html
Not sure where you got you information for fallow but they have more than 12 points I’ve got several of 16 points n up and my best to date is 28 points even on both sides
Hi Simon. Great point mate. I was just trying to keep thr video simple and cover each deer's standard dimensions. You're totally right, fallow (and the other deer on the video) can exceed the point number mentioned by quite a bit 😀. Good work on the 28 pointer too!
@@Thehuntsmanshow ah yeah I wasn’t sure that’s why I put a comment up yeah he wasn’t easy to find that’s for sure they don’t get that big being silly I got him opening morning while waiting for a 20 point one to turn up I had been watching for weeks but the big guy walked out of the thick bush and into the grass patch but stayed close to the bush line and I watched him feed while I was looking at his head gear and then I put him on the ground and my mate was in the next gully over and took the 20 point one I was waiting for it was a hard walk out of the thick dense tassie bush
@@simonmusicka5552 sounds like one of the hunts we live for. Pulling that beast out of the bush would have been an epic workout.
Hey mate good video do you know what types of deer you can get in Western Australia and where thanks
Hey mate. WA is a hard one due to the lack of public land and deer reporting. Personally I've never hunted in WA and don't have access to many records, so I really only have the info I shared in this video. Sorry mate wish I could be of more help
@@Thehuntsmanshow all goods mate thanks
My pleasure brother
How would you rank their meat for consumption? I have only hunted Whitetail and Sika, and rate Sika meat as the better of the two. Sika cooks up reddish to Whitetails brownish color. Sweeter meat too.
I can only comment on the deer I've eaten personally (Fallow, Sambar and Rusa).
The fallow meat is lighter and has a more mild taste. Whereas both the Rusa ans Sambar is a heaver stronger taste.
For me one isn't better then another, they are just different. For sausages I prefer the meaty bite of the Sambar. For steaks or crumbed meat I like the fallow.
Great question, though. I'd be keen to taste some Sika and Whitetail if given the change! And well as some Reds, Chital and Hog deer here in Oz.
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thanks for the reply. I have been told similar things about Sambar. Most people I know claim Elk or Chital/Axis as the best meat.
I suspect care and prep of the meat as important as the species though. A quick cleaning/butchering in a cold environment being best.
Spot on, only problem I could see was there was some footage of a sika and some footage of chital when you were talking about fallow. But either way they do look extremely similar, hell I shot what I thought was a fallow deer a couple months ago. Turned out to be a red fawn with spots on it 😂 not arguing, tasted awesome
Yeah I only realised after publishing the mistake and now I can't change it. Glad you like the video though. I shot a Sambar yearling last month and the meat was white like chicken! Tasted like chicken too! So strange, not complaining though haha.
@@Thehuntsmanshow yeah sambar meat is awesome. I’ve been using leg meat for jerky and backstrap for steaks. Haven’t shot a young one yet, but even the stags taste awesome and no game taste if you age the meat for a couple weeks. Fallow just seems way gamier, even the young ones if you age them have a distinct slight gamey taste. Some people love it and can’t even taste it but I can lll
@@Marcusb338 is love to get into smoking and aging meat. It's something I've never done but have always wanted to do. I might just go buy a small smoker and jump in. I had a friend staying skth my family foe a couple of months and he smoked food every day haha. He made the best biltong.
Sambar vs fallow for taste is am interesting one. Maybe I'll make a video on it. I like the gamey taste, but I get why someone people dont. I literally made Sambar snitz the other day and filmed it. Have you checked it out?
th-cam.com/video/F9mt1e9ZzAo/w-d-xo.html
John you gotta make deer snitz if you haven't yet. It's great.
Thanks for commenting mate.
- Chris
Hey mate! Fellow hunter here, in your intro at the forest. It looks very similar to the forest I hunt at. By any chance are you at Mansfield State Forest on Harolds Track?
Hey mate, nope. This video was filmed at Enfield state forest, not Mansfield State Forest. Would have been crazy if you could pick the location based on the track haha. Mansfield is pretty popular though.
are they're any feral deer species in Western Australia?
Yes there are. But I don't think the numbers are as strong as other states.
Hey mate do you think it’s possible to come across Rusa deer in a group of around 18-25.
Hi mate. That's a great question. There are always situations that bend the rule when the conditions are right (usually the availability of feed or sex). For instance I've seen small herds of Sambar (15+) who usually prefer to live in groups of 2-3, Mum and fawn, maybe trailing stag or spiker with them. So it really depends. Being from Victoria myself my exposure to Rusa in the wild has been pretty limited so I can't say for sure. Have you personally seen a group of 25 Rusa together? Is that's what has prompted your question?
@@Thehuntsmanshow yeah I’ve seen them on the back paddock of our property about four days ago now
Ah nice! Just looking, or will you put one in the freezer?
@@Thehuntsmanshow the goal would be to put one in the freezer but for now just watching there behaviour.
Is there any photography locations for them
Hey there :) depending on where you live I made this video a few months ago which shows you some places.
th-cam.com/video/eUzz63TTNoA/w-d-xo.html
Great video, i live in charters towers and see chital deer pretty regally north of the town.
Ah nice, your lucky then! I'm yet to cross one. Would love to one day. Such an incredible animal. Thanks for commenting mate. I'm guessing you're a hunter?
@@Thehuntsmanshow they are a beautiful animals and they taste how they look. love hunting but since in Qld only place you can hunt is on private property with permission from the land owner.
Great video but what deer would you find in the hunter valley and where
Haha that's a cheeky question. You'll most likely find Fallow deer in the Hunter Valley. Probably on farm land fringing state park would be my guess. You'll have to go out and cover some country mate lol that's the best way to find them.
@@Thehuntsmanshow ok thanks mate
@@alexmarshall2442 my pleasure :)
great video. could really use one like this for NZ
That's a very good point Wileon! Maybe I should make one :)
What gun should I use
For a large deer (like Sambar ,Red or Rusa) you should use a 30.06 or larger. For smaller deer (Hog, fallow, Chital) you could use a .270
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for the tip
@@Thehuntsmanshow would a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight be a good choice
Gday just starting to get into hunting live in Victoria
Hi Chris, that's awesome mate! Plenty of great places to hunt in Victoria. Thanks for commenting mate. Don't be a stranger in the comments. I'm always keen for a chat with fallow hunters.
- Chris
Hey mate, what time of year do rusa typically shed their antlers? Ta mate.
Hi mate. I think it's usually around January or February typically. I imagine it might change a little depending on the weather and the region, but that gives you a guide at least :)
where can i hunt deer with a recurve based in tweed heads?? having a hard time finding info ….
Charlie have you tried the DPI hunting maps available online? I made a video about it you can check out here.
th-cam.com/video/Pa_qc73zLrw/w-d-xo.html
Hey Charlie I’m a ex tweed heads resident . You only real option is to go do a paid property hunt . Or get your R license . And try the state forests . ( they are hard work). Research research and more research .get out and put the time in. It took me two years to bag my first deer . I’m a compound bow hunter . Hope this helps .
My dad saw a sambar at our farm
Yeah since recording this video I've heard a few stories about people seeing Sambar at farms. Does your farm border state park or rocky hills?
Sambar stags can weigh well over 350kg mate. Have you shot one? The first Fallow you show is a Buck then you show Chital saying they are Fallow?
Hi TJ. All of the weights and heights listed in this video are taken from surveys by external groups and represent ranges, not definitive values. You are correct Sambar can get over 350kg, however that isn't medium size. This video is designed to give people an idea of what they can expect in 'normal' situations, not the extremes. Regarding your other point there is a section in the video where the footage and voice over went out of sync and got mixed up in the editing process showing chital and talking about fallow. If you check in the description this is mentioned. Se excerpt take from the video description below.
"NOTE: from 5:07 to 06:32 the video talks about fallow deer but some of the footage is actually of chital deer. Apologies, this was error made during editing."
Try and stay positive mate, your comment sounds a little harsh. Hope you're doing well!
- Chris
@@Thehuntsmanshow how is a question harsh? If you are going to educate learn your facts is all mate. I don't think you know Sambar love farm land. There's enough misinformation out there already.
Thanks for the video mate, I live in southern nsw and want to hunt deer for the meat. Where and what type do you think I should go for? Any advice would be great. Cheers.
Rich your best bet is to join a club and get yourself an R-Licence then you can hunt deer in NSW state forest. There are bunch in southern NSW. Some of the best in the state in fact. In there you will find Fallow, Reds and even Sambar in some.
Hi Chris, there's parts of the Fallow deer species that isn't correct mate! You have Sika (Cervus nippon) and Chital (Axis axis) deer mixed up in your Fallow section 🙄🤔. Love your hog deer footage ❤. The hog deer stag footage looks very familiar mate?
Hi Reg :) thanks for the pick up regarding the fallow section of the video. I realised the mistake immediately once I'd published the video haha but at that point there was no turning back. I should probably write something in the comments to alert people to the mistake. Thank yoy for pointing it out though.
Haha the Hog Deer footage is great, certainly not mine haha. Do you know the source???
Thanks for commenting Reg!
- Chris
Hi Chris, yes l certainly do know who took the stag hog deer footage that's on your video 😉
@@reggordon4982 haha is it you????
Yes Chris, the footage is on my TH-cam Channel! Go to Hog Deer Victoria on my Channel. This footage was taken before the digital technology 🤭😊🦌
@@reggordon4982 ah nice. Spot on!!!
Hi Chris, good info from ur video. I want to know, since all deers live at the same area. Will deers do crossbreed between their subspecies?
Hi Wan. I'm no deer expert but I have heard it said before that Sambar have been known on rare occasions to hybridise with Rusa deer and produce fertile offspring. Im not sure if this kind of inbreeding occurs betweeb other species. For the most part i believe each species keeps to its own.
Great question!
i have seen elk deer near cowra nsw
Whaaaa? Elk? In the wild or fenced?
@@Thehuntsmanshow wild
Really. That's super interesting. A lot of hunters would love to know that spot haha
U got the Remington model 783? I’ve got the same one in 300 win mag and have dropped plenty of reds and fallow deer I’m 14
Nice. I've also got it in the 30.06 which is my deer rifle. The .223 is for foxes :)
Is there no deer hunting in Western Australia?
Hi Juandre there is a dmall wild deer population in WA but imtheir numbers are not as strong as the other states. Also you can shoot them unless they are on your property.
I'd recommend you check out this video and specifically the section on WA to learn more about it th-cam.com/video/eUzz63TTNoA/w-d-xo.html
Okay, thanks for the information
@@juandrecation my pleasure mate. Reach out if you every need help with anything else hunting related :)
Great video 👍
Thanks 👍 I appreciate the feedback.
Plenty of Rusa in south-east Qld on the outer edges of north Brisbane 😉
That's great to hear! Is that your hunting ground??
@@Thehuntsmanshow yes it is, on my property fortunately! Just watched a few does come through this morning
@@ultradiabetic Ah mate it doesn't get better then that!
Hi mate, looking to get into hunting, what gun/scope/caliber would you recommend. Not sure my budget yet…. Likely under 2k.
Hey Joe. Thanks for reaching out mate. It really depends on what your looking to hunt. I'm assuming it's deer? In which case you'll want to get something that covers all species and sizes. I'd personally recommend getting a 30.06. It's a great deer rifle which can handle everything from a small hog deer all the way up to a Samber or Elk. In terms of a scope I think a 3-9x will give you the versatility of both close and far range 😀
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks for the reply. Yeah was look at a around a 223 because I assumed I wouldn’t be hitting anything long range. Boar, deer and goat most likely. I had my eye on Ruger American or Tikka T3x if budget can stretch but If I need a Scope it may be the Ruger. Do you think it will be big enough enough?
Ps. Saw some of the other uploads, new subscriber now!
@@joefussy11 that's for the sub Joe:)
A .223 is a great rifle (I have one and love it)it's a really good all rounder but it won't do for Deer, at least not in Victoria. You'll need at least a .242 for small deer (fallow, hog and chital) or at least a .270 for large deer (Sambar, Rusa and Red) that's just the rules here.
Outside of Victoria I'm not sure, but at least that gives you a guide. If your not hunting deer a .223 is perfect otherwise. Big enough for foxes, but cheap enough rounds for bunnies :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow thanks mate, sounds like I might be under gunned for what I was hoping to hunt…. .270 or bigger might be the go. Thanks again!!
@@joefussy11 my pleasure mate!
Hey man, great video.
On a broadside cheat shot, do you aim straight above/inline with the front leg or just behind the front leg?
Also what cal do you normally use?
Cheers
Hey mate. I've always been told when shooting Broadside to shoot slight behind the front leg. If you shoot a bit above or inline you run thr risk of hitting the shoulder blade and shattering it (making a mess) or even the bullet/bolt ricochet off it and just missing the vitals.
I've always shot slightly behind am never had an issue. Lots of shots through thr vitals. But take it with a grain of salt. I'm no expert.
@@Thehuntsmanshow cheers mate. what caliber your go to deer rifle chambered in?
@@nolixss694 personally I hunt with a 30.06 for all deer species. But technically you can use a 243 for fallow deer. But I'd still go a 30.06 or a 308. You want to guarantee a kill and not just wound the animal.
@@Thehuntsmanshow could you kill fallow deer under 100m with a .223?
@@nolixss694 you could, but it would be illegal in Victoria and NSW. Queensland I'm not sure about, I think the rules are more relaxed. The more important thing is that you shouldn't. When hunting deer you want to respect the animal and ensure a clean swift kill. A .223 would give you a clean kill. More then likely the shot would wound the deer and it would run off into the bush to die. Not only would you not find the deer (they could run for kilometres with a wound like that) but you'd waste its life. Best to hunt with a caliber that will drop it immediately.
Very Informative video! Might I ask if there are any free range Sika deer in australia or are they only found on farms?
Sadly they are all on farms :( we don't have any wild Sika. They were a bunch released in Gembrook (Victoria) in 1887 but it doesn't look like that population survived. However they are still formed in that region.
It's also hard to tell because Sika were reported at that time to breed with Red deer. So maybe they felt no imperative to keep their genetics purr and just bread themselves out?
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thank you for responding! I always wondered that how are there no Sika hunting opportunities in Australia but New Zealand is full of them.
@@gerilla1025 always happy to help. It would have been great of they had thrived, as they are a beautiful deer.
Are you an Australian hunter or hail from somewhere else?
@@Thehuntsmanshow I'm from Hungary! I'm just really interested about the thought of hunting in Australia one day. So now I'm doing a little research of what game species it has to offer. :)
@@gerilla1025 ah that's cool :)
Most of thr hunting in the Northern parts of Australia (northern Territory and Queensland) are big troohey hunts. Mostly Bentang and Buffalo. Then there is the Hunting on the east coast in NSW which is a mixture of deer, goat and pig. NSW also has public land hunting as well. And finally there is hunting in Victoria which I predominantly deer. Victoria also has a lot of public land hunting.
Hope that helps give you an idea what's available 😀
Gday mate just wondering where abouts is the best place kinda ballarat area to hunt deer because i read somewhere that the brisbane rangers in victoria have the highest concentration of red deer in australia but not tottering sure on if you can hunt many of them around ballarat area?
Hi CM. Have you tried the Hunting Grounds app? It's a great way to find both public hunting areas and game distribution. I'd give that a try :) as for specific areas sorry but I can't be much if a help. Most of my hunting is done either thr west or east of Victoria.
Good luck and let me know how you go!
@@Thehuntsmanshow Thank you will definitely try that now and let you know
@@Thehuntsmanshow I just tried the hunting ground app and it isn’t letting me log in for some reason or purchase anything. Do you have any other ideas or apps that could help?
@@MedicineBowBand your welcome:) let me know how you go.
@@MedicineBowBand hmmm that's strange! There is another app you can try. It's called More To Explore. Try that and let me know.
I wish we had some small deer like the hog deer in the US. Around where I live its whitetail, whitetail and whitetail....
We are really lucky here in Australia. Most states have at least 3 different species available. In my personal opinion Sambar are the most exciting.
Samba can be found in small heards
Correct, but only in certain circumstances. Sometimes you will find s Sambar stag hanging around a hind and her fawn/yearling for a bit. But otherwise the stags tend to go solo.
Vane I actually take more about deer herd formation in this video if your keen.
th-cam.com/video/I9rM-h9kU3A/w-d-xo.html
What do you mean they won’t go into farmland and pasture?
Happy to clarify. What I mean is that you will rarely see Sambar deer out in an open paddock fully exposed like fallow will do. You'll see them on the fringe land and feeding in paddocks at night, but no brazenly out in the open of a paddock during the day.
Thanks for the info ,I’m just getting back into hunting after a 20yr break and I’d love a bag a deer , I’m near Nowra on south coast nsw and 20-25yrs ago there was nothing but foxes and rabbits but now it seems like deer goat and pigs are everywhere
Good on ya Christian for getting back out there! Good news about the deer, goat and pig population numbers. Let me know if you end up being successful!
Great vid mate. However your stock footage at the beginning of the Fallow segment are actually Chital deer.
Hey mate. Thanks for the heads up. I did realise after publishing the video that some of the fallow footage is Chital. The footage at the end and in the middle of the Fallow segment is Fallow footage, but the first few clips are Chital. Good eye for spotting it though haha. Have you been a hunter long?
I get honks a lot, cheers bloke
Haha honks are good in the bush
can Americans apply for the hog deer ballots?
Hey Ashlea,
I actually don't know the answe to that question. I did a quick check online and there is nothing specifically said about internationals not being able to apply. Note you will need to have a Victorian game license but that's fisrly easy to get.
I think your best bet is to reach out to them directly and ask. Try this email eo@austdeer.asn.au
Let me know how you go Ashlea. I'm keen to know the outcome. Thanks for commenting.
- Chris
What about panthers.
Haha, they say there are some here in Victoria. Left behind by the Australian Army who kept them as mascots. But I've never seen one lol
@@Thehuntsmanshow LOL I HAVE WITH 2 OTHER BLOKES HERE NEAR KINGAROY BUT NOT BLACK. KEEP THAT 308 AR HANDY OR SLR . NEED EVERY BIT.
@@brettellis1837Those could be feral cats, after a few generations they can grow quite large depending on what food sources are available.
WHERE WERE THE HOG DEER IN NSW,
I think you'll find that they are pretty much restricted to Gippsland in VIC now.
No blackbuck?
No Black buck wild in Australia
Also, blackbuck are Antelope, not deer.
Hello…. Tell me where the deer are in the otways exactly and I’ll go there and get me a meat animal
Haha and ruin the adventure and learning experience for ya Adam?? No way man, you gotta out the time in and earn the growth, put the time and sweat in. Then you'll be that much more proud of yourself :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow nahh, been there done that filled freezers many times over and trophies to suit, I don’t need to put in anymore time. All public land hunts to unlike your private property hunts. Many a mile trampled up and down mountains, camping under stars. My time has been justified ….. has yours
Hi @@adamant8235 sorry if I offended you. Didn't mean to. One of the troubles with chatting online, no content or tone.
I get asked a lot of spots given I put myself out there and I've just learnt to push back a bit. I really only share spots with people I hunt with, who I am invested in and have a relationship with. That way I get to see for myself the growth and get blessed in return.
I live state park hunting. 99% of my hunting is public land hunting. A lot of covering country and long walks with the rifle too haha. The Otways especially are hard. So thick, wild and difficult to hunt.
Sorry again Adam if I offended. Was not my intention at all :)
@@Thehuntsmanshow Such a great attitude mate! Your information alone had me subscribe. Your comments in these chats makes me very glad I did!
What calibre is suitable for hunting deer, l have a Winchester 44-40 lever action and a Winchester 308.
I feel like this is a spam comment I keep seeing.
@@Thehuntsmanshow listen mate this is not a spam l used hunt pigs with the 44-40 and a .25/303. I was told l had to buy a 308 if l wanted to hunt deer. I’ve been hunting for over 50 years.
I just needed a simply answer from someone in the know l enjoy your vid l enjoy the high country l fish. I haven’t fired a shot for 10 years.
Ah sorry Neil! I didn't realise. Happy to answer your question. 308 is perfect for hunting any size deer. The other great option is a 30.06 which has a little extra punch. Both are great calibres
@@Thehuntsmanshow would the .25/303 do the job as l have a lot of rifles .
Which one is the tastiest?
Great question Sam. I haven't eaten them all so I couldnt say. What I can say is that I prefer Sambar over Fallow. That's not to say one is better then the other, it's just my personal pallet preference:)
Has anyone eaten them all and can offer some advice?
I didn't know Aussie had so many types of deer. Glad we have no bears ... except the drop bears . We locals have adapted to them and have no fear of them
Ah man, I feel like having bears in Australia (especially the High Country) would be amazing. We need more predictors in this country. Our herbivores are out of control lol
Thankyou
You're welcome!
There's videos and photos of dingoes hunting sambur does and calves and axis deer stags. Eurasian wild dogs, which are smaller than Australian dingoes, hunt sambur stags, so dingoes would hunt them, too. Packs are known to kill adult swamp buffalo.
What's a swamp buffalo? Is that different from an Asian buffalo?
I’ve heard of red deer getting up to 180kg-240kg, but that’s only VERY rare and VERY big stags.
That wouldn't surprise me. Samabr stags can get that big and Reds are the next biggest, if not equal.
Okay I'm no expert hence watching the vid but I'm pretty certain WA has some type of deer? Did I miss a lonesome little pin there or did yah just forget that side of the continent lol
Hahaha. Yes you are correct, WA has some deer, but the amount is significantly smaller then the other states, that I didn't add a pin. But yes, you are correct. WA has some deer :)
Are you a WA hunter?
just a heads up, Sambar deer love farmlands, we always see them on farmland where im at.
Wow really Christian??? In Victoria? I've never seen them in farmland. Only every in the thick mountainous bush or on the fringes of bush/farmland. I'd love to hear more about the landscape you see them in. Are you sure they aren't Red deer your talking about? They can be a similar size.
@@Thehuntsmanshow in vic mate and they are sambar(wish they were reds) on the properties we were allowed to shoot on we would see sambar out in the paddocks, not all the time but they were there on a fair few occasions, depends on the hunting pressure i guess to how they act.
Nice Christian, Vic's the best! That's cool to hear that they are making their way into farming, not going to complain about that. Beats tracking them up the side of a mountain. Haha a nice big Red stag would be good through right. haha. How long have you been hunting mate?
- Chris
FYI most sambar deer harvested commercially are on paddocks or improved pasture during night time.
Ithink you will find in bahasa ,kijang is the word for deer.?
Hmmm I don't think it is. I'm pretty sure it's Rusa. I think Kijang is a specific natuve deer species in Indonesia, not the general word for 'deer'
Talked to indonesian sister in law she says,bahasa indonesia kijang is the general word for any kind of deer ,rusa are a specific breed of deer.As far as i know there are javan rusa and molocuon? rusa. @@Thehuntsmanshow
@@MegaElkaholic ah nice. That's good to know:)
dont take it as gospel because she real nows nothing about deer or hunting.
@@MegaElkaholic haha that's hilarious
India all so has a lot of Sambar deer
Correct, this is where they came from initially :) in the late 1800's.