Thank you for putting up this video. Very informative video for a beginner like me. Not only in terms of where to look for deer, but also on equipment, water management, and other hunters, cold, dangers of the country (live in Victoria as well), and disappointment. I know that I need to enjoy just being out there and be ready for probably seeing nothing on my first trips. And still not give up. Thanks again.
Mate, after i saw your first video, i immediately subscribed. Please keep them up, don't be discouraged, you are well appreciated, at least by me! I love your simple and truthful style! Good job every time!
Thanks for the video, been hanging out for what seems like for ages to go backpack hunting , watching your videos makes the wait bearable. The camera work and narration is spot on.Cant wait for the next one . Hope the back comes good .
Love Your Chanelle in my eyes you would be one of the best IV watched I enjoy the hike in my self with not much luck but watch you gives me hope. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the video zeb, enjoyed it as always. Keep them coming. Definitely plenty of hunting pressure when u see at least two hunting groups in an area after you've packed in.
Another great video mate. Awesome to see you pushing the weight down, certainly a process. Holla out if you ever want to chat that shit, I love it. Your channel will grow for sure, RU-vid certainly seems a marathon not a sprint.
Hey mate cheers. Ive just put 2kgs back in my pack...with a new camera and tripod. Yeah the channel is a lot of work but Im still enjoying it so Ill keep trying.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Yeah I know that feeling. Zap me an email if you like. I've tried to keep my camera gear as light as possible. Might have a few things you could build off. njmstuart@hotmail.com
I subscribed to your channel a while ago, love your work. I'm with you 100% on lightening the load, I'm feeling it after a lifetime of hard work. Noticed you pack the nurofen as well! I down that stuff like lollies at times. And the rubbish, geez, if you carry it in, carry it back out ffs! Thanks for the content, I know how hard it is to film and hunt at the same time, never mind the editing. Appreciate the effort, thanks a lot and keep it up mate.
Hey Rockranger303 thanks a ton for your comment I really appreciate it. Yeah the old Nurofen helps with the swelling I get in my old reco knee that has osteoarthritis. Cheers
Always great content mate. Fantastic deer hunting so popular for our security of sport and strength of voice but some areas getting flogged. Plenty of deer just go to think outside the box. Thanks again for the effort, I subscribed a few months back. Hard to believe any genuine deer hunter or nature lover would leave rubbish. But it’s happening. Cheers
Thanks mate for the comments. I don't believe its genuine hunters leaving the rubbish its aresholes that don't care about what the next person walks into when they come across their camp or where they have left a wrapper. I hate seeing boot marks let alone a chocolate wrappers
Good to see you out again mate. The best made plans often don't work out as we would like but that's hunting. I still enjoyed your little adventure and even better that I can do it without feeling the muscle strains😂🤣. You are spot on when it comes to rubbish and it is one of my pet hates. No excuse for it really. Only leave footprints behind👍👍
Thanks mate, I didn't come home with a stag but I did look at that bit of country from a different angle to most which was always the plan so a successful trip for me. Glad you cant feel my muscle strains Ha ha cause I know I can.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures It's always rewarding to get into areas that you often look at from afar. As you know it's often completely different once you get over there. Sometimes better than you expect and sometimes worse but hey that's part of the challenge. Don't worry I feel your pain. This getting old bit sucks balls😂🤣
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Yes mate I feel your pain. Never long off the operating table myself with more to come. Our passion will always find a way albeit a little slower. Take care brother👍👍
Thanks mate that’s a nice bit of the world you are hunting in. Shame no action for you . You do put in the hard yards. Thanks for a quality video and commentary. Till next time cheers. take it easy.
Hi mate some very good editing your videos are clear in way u perform your ventures good stuff. I couldn't perform video like yours😀 as experience hunter alot of mature deer don't need sunny faces unless conditions are at its lowest temperature moving along creeks and thick gullies like watching your videos👍
Great vids mate , I got fed up with running into other hunters , 35 years ago you’d never see anyone now they’re everywhere it seems . Most of my favourite spots which I considered my own for years are no longer mine however , I still have a few where I’ve never seen anyone which I don’t dare tell anyone about 😊
Haha I’d have a sore back after a night on that bench to Zeb.. enjoying the vids and the way you do things and explain why you do it, you’ve had plenty of experience growing up in the bush mate. I’d love to head over and tag along someday
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Might get in touch with ya for next season she’s warming up already! Went for a stalk today with the dog put up a medium sized stag print.. bugger
Hey Simon thanks for the comments. If you watch all my videos you'll find tips as to why Im hunting where Im hunting. some vids have more than others . thanks for the feedback. Cheers
Hey Steve I find i don't get enough interest in vids based purely on reviews or gear so I try to mix it into hunting videos. I f you go though my videos you will find bits a pieces of the gear or you can just directly ask me specifically what info your after in the comments.
Yeah it lures me back at least once a year, the country that is, the hunting is a shadow of what it was. But there's still deer there so not all lost. Just have to compete for them with the dozens if other hunters .
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures yeah I have noticed, it’s a sign of the times with more and more backpack hunters getting around. I still love going in there. There is just something about the place that brings be back. Knowing what could step out factors into that too.
Year mate its Sitka I got nearly every top ! merino lightweight top , light, med and heavy weight half zip tops also i have the kelvin light jacket and my favorite mountain jacket. i have the apex pants and cloudburst gaiters. I destroyed the Merino top by wearing it as an outer layer in warm weather which isn't it design brief so my fault not the products. The pants are on their second season and are worn out so next time Ill buy either the mountain pants or the timberline pant which has reinforced butt and knees. If at all interested email safarisupplies in NZ they are the only outlet worth your time in the southern hemisphere talk to Grant! Cant say for sure but you could mention you saw their gear on my channel you may get a discount.
Good work again not many places that hunters don’t go into these days pitting instead of the government culling programs hunters can enter those areas for certain periods of the year instead of spending taxpayers money and showing no respect for hunters 🦌👌
I’ve enjoyed hunting with you from my couch as we all have in Melb 😂 Cant wait to actually start hunting deer, but as a newcomer I have no idea which area to target first. Anyone need a hunting companion, and has the patience for a newbie, hit me up 👍
Think about joining a club like Ada or deer stalkers where you are likely to me people they also have club hunts so a good way to get out with more experienced people
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Thanks Zeb , Yeah I was thinking my next would be their torrent it looks pretty good on paper, I’m currently using a hunters element it’s quiet but it’s not 100% waterproof 👍🏽
How longs a bit of string? I could go on for hours on this one! But the short answer is for Sambar personally I would recommend a solid 180gn projectile from a 30/06. This will give you enough gun for shots up to say 350m. If you limit your range to 250m you could comfortably use a 308w 7mm08 etc. Having said that any of the legal calibers will kill Sambar reliably at sensible distances if the shot is placed perfectly. Think like this if using small caliber count out running shots, rear end shots, long shots and hard angling shots. IMO one of the best calibres for stalking sambar is the 338w but the 300wm and 7mm rem mag are up there to. Its horses for courses no one would reliably shoot at distance with anything less than a 7mm rem mag and most would be running a 300RUM or bigger for 500m + but sambar have been shot dead at these ranges with 308w and even smaller calibers before. With sambar bigger is better but not if you cant accurately place your shot!!!
@@chrischerrington9340 rusa are smaller and a 243w would take care of them. Though it may not be legal in your state. 22 250 are usually capable of great accuracy so a neck or head shot would do the job if only hunting for meat
@@mickwood9666 so I use the SOL pro bivy when iys going to cold or wet cause it's waterproof and also adds 5 deg to my sleeping bag. My sleeping bag is a Nemo kayu 15 its lightweight 900gms but lacks warmth on really cold nights . I run a ground mat either a insulated space blanket but this time I just used a tent footprint made of 15d nylon under my sea to summit insulated ultralight mattress
Awesome video cheers 👍👍 I’m with you on the rubbish front.... I’ll never understand how someone can pack it in but can’t pack it out. Miserable excuses for bushmen/women, it shows an inherent laziness and disrespect for the environment!!!
