This Channel, ‘Sambar Hunter’s Edge’, hopes to share knowledge about sambar deer and show some facets about sambar hunting in Victoria, Australia. The primary reason for setting up this channel was to publish my video; An Introduction to Sambar Deer Sign. This video is targeted at the new deer hunter and it will, I am sure, advance ones learning experience. It is not an exaggeration to say; “Sambar and deer hunting are a passion for me.” So, as we develop, you will find the occasional hunting clips showing old blokes having fun. Now for the disclaimer. I can be notoriously difficult to contact. I spend a lot of time in the bush, the phone reception is crap and the internet is no existent. But I do eventually get around to answering my emails. I hope you find some enjoyment from my ramblings. Peter Burke
Hi Peter, are you able to explain in which situation would you use the callers and how?. I have the Flexmark but haven’t been successful yet. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Thank you 🙏
Another fantastic informative video.A great example of the reward of ethically hunting Sambar deer and developing your hunting skills and knowledge of the deer.Thanks.
Thanks you so much for all the information I’m a young boy that wants to get into hunting and learn more but me parents aren’t really hunters and not too many people around me so I found this extremely useful again thanks so much
Thank you for taking the time to forward your comments. My older brother and myself also developed an interest in hunting at an early age, and like yourself, had no one close to us to help us on our journey. We were drawn to magazines books and articles with a thirst for knowledge. When we were old enough, we went hunting. We are now both in our seventies and hunt with a passion. If I can offer some advice. Choose your hunting companions and who you take advice from well, treat the game with respect and walk proud. Deer hunting is a great adventure and the path of a true hunter is not easy. At times you will be wet, you will be cold or battling heat and flies, you will be exhausted and pushed to your limits. But your soul will be rich, and the rewards will be priceless. I wish you well.
@@SambarHuntersEdge-lf2qq thank you so much I think I have already picked a companion one of my best friends and at school I try to read magazines and videos at home to deepen my knowledge
You said some beautiful words there my friend. We all have to do our best, it’s the least we can do to honour the life of such majestic animals 🦌🏆 Beautiful stag! Congratulations, well deserved
Hey mate you are a legend. New hunter here been reading a lot lately but nothing like understanding like this. A true masterclass. Thanks so much 🙏 I’ll watch a couple of times and take notes for the field for sure 👍
Hi peter awsome deer is it worth im 50 bloody oath its worth it keeps u away from doctor!! Wont to congratulate u on the introduction to deer very positive formative. No good to me cause ive learnt country dont need to look at signe much very true and possitive stuff well done. Subscribed to ya channel rosco.
Congratulations Anthony. Your sambar made more than an incredible floor rug, it made an incredible memory and experience. You have had the total package.
Hi Peter at about 39 minutes you say its almost impossible to walk up on a deer in this sort of bush. Is that because it's very open and the deer can see you coming?
Nick, thanks for the question. If you have a look, (34 min mark) the bush although it may look open it is not with visibility down to about 20 meters. It is also very dry underfoot and covered with sticks and leaf litter making it very noisy. Sambar are extremely alert when they are in their bed. I for one would not have the ability to consistently see sambar under these circumstances. They would hear me and be onto me in a flash. Regards and good hunting.
Pete, You talked about this at an ADA hunter ed course 25 years ago and it has stuck with me. No matter how hard the carry-out is, honour the deer and get out everything that can be used. Then there is always the price of meat at the butcher shop to consider too.
Well done Peter great hunt, and impressive carry out mate. Much Respect for what you’re doing there, have done the hard yards enough times to know how hard it is and I’m only 38 Bet you’re already thinking about the next one.. Cheers!
Appreciate your video and message, mate. While there may be some cases where deer can't be recovered, and some people may choose to not eat rutty bucks in the rut, if we ever want to stop the helicopters from culling the deer, we need to advocate for the venison. It's harder to defend the idea of hunters wanting big trophies and we don't like choppers leaving them in the bush, but much easier for us to say that hundreds of deer getting left to rot in the bush from chopper culls is a tremendous waste of free range protein, that grew in the bush, by itself, for free.
For hunters, sambar deer are the most respected, sought after and valued game animal in Australia. Unfortunately, current trends labelling and treating all deer as pests takes away any respect for the animal.
Awesome mate,well done .That is a true hunter .Not only for the head and the many good meals you will share with friends and family.Keep it up young man 👍👍🍻🍻
Thank you for such a comprehensive coverage of Sambar, although I have been hunting them for a fair time you can always pick up some tips from others. All of your observations on wallow and preach/scrape activity is confirmed by my trailcam videos. Top job 👍, subbed and liked.
Great stag and great accomplishment mate, like you I'm the wrong side of 65 and I fully understand what you are saying. It took me and my wife three days to recover the last stag I shot in pretty gnarly country but the feeling of accoplishment as we got to the truck with the last load was off the dial. Then seeing my grandsons and their parents feasting on the beautiful meals the stag provided us with so much satisfaction
Wayne we are still vertical and still doing it. That puts us on the right side of the grass, still hunting and over 65. You nailed it with one word. Satisfaction. My congratulations to you and your wife. Mine was an easy carry-out in comparison.
Moved to North East VIC 2 years ago. 10 Acer surrounded by dairy farms and state Forest. Deer bloody everywhere. Loving my new rural Life.....thanks for this mate. Top stuff
I know people who only take trophies and backstaps and it hurts. Gota make the most of a animal you take. Great stuff mate. Got a sub just for that. Looking forward to watching more. Cheers
