Post by: Hunta270 on December 09, 2014, 11:57:29 PM
I've been invited to stay with a friend in Spokane whenever I want so thought its time I planned my first (hopefully of many) international hunt!
My goal is to hunt whitetail/mule deer, elk and bear. I most likely would hunt with rifle but may bring my bow too.
I may already have a solid contact for the colville area but feel there's nothing wrong with having options..
If anyone feels they may be able to help me out I have plenty of species over here in Aus that we can hunt should anyone be interested in coming over..
I have access to Fallow deer, Red Deer, and even the mighty Sambar deer! There's also countless feral goats, foxes, cats, rabbits and hares and pest birds to keep us busy too:) the best part is THERE ARE NO SEASONS and we can hunt anything 365 days a year!!
Even if not interested in swap hunts, I would love any info to help me out while I'm over there.. I'm completely foreign to many of the methods used over there- treestands, baiting, scents etc and would love to learn.
Thanks in advance
Post by: huntnphool on December 10, 2014, 12:00:39 AM
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Post by: Hunta270 on December 10, 2014, 01:20:12 AM
There's many more but they're all saved on USB and these are from my phone.
2015 is gonna be a huge year for me.. Just got access to a property that borders a 400sq mile game ranch with 8-9 species of deer getting through and over the fence: red, Rusa, sambar, chital (axis), fallow, hog, elk/wapiti, red/wapiti cross!! Went there three days ago and saw approx 80deer.. Five different species.
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Post by: benhuntin on December 10, 2014, 12:03:20 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Post by: bearpaw on December 11, 2014, 09:12:04 AM
Sounds like a fun hunt. Be a lot less expensive than New Zealand it sounds like.
You can hunt very inexpensively in NZ too, most animals are available for free if you are willing to put in the time and effort to learn where to go and hunt them free range. You can rent a SUV and tour the country at your own pace, just don't forget that you are driving on the opposite side of the road. :chuckle:
The commercial "safari parks" as they are locally called have bigger trophies and quicker success on most species, that's the NZ hunting that most Americans hear about. Most locals hunt free range animals for free and visitors can too.
Neither AU or NZ have seasons or bag limits on most animals. But, many animals are very wary since they get hunted year around. NZ welcomes hunters and has a cop shop right by baggage claim where you get your gun license and can then take your weapon throughout the country without hassle. One thing about AU, it's a hassle to import guns, it's much easier to go there with someone who lives there like Hunta270 and use their weapons. Another thing I remember about AU is that one or two states were more strict about hunting and weapons laws, I don't remember specifically, but it's easy to do your research before going so you have no problems.
AU was friendly about archery equipment the last time I went, we sailed right through the customs area. I have been thinking of going on another archery hunt to AU in the next few years. I have a few friends who have various hunting opportunities available in AU. I might have to work out a swap with Hunta270 and visit him too. You can never have too many friends! I have found these overseas trips to be even more fun when going and visiting and hunting with friends.
I have found the people in both countries to be very friendly and helpful, even in the large cities in NZ you can talk hunting. When in the large cities in AU we did not advertise that we were hunters and people were friendly, but in the small towns guns and hunting are very accepted so we talked hunting with the local people often. Did I explain that correctly Hunta270?
Post by: Hunta270 on December 11, 2014, 11:45:56 AM
Our gun laws are quite strict but unless you plan on deer hunting with Uzi you'll be ok haha!!!
Pump and bolt action rifles only here and only NZ are supressors allowed. Both Aus and NZs game animals are ALL introduced. Infact NZ I believe, had zero land mammals prior to white settlement.
Most of the monster reds you see coming out of NZ are like you said, from estates and game parks. We have some cracker animals over here free range though and as long as you can get property access you can put tourseld in with a chance at some really nice trophies.. Often of multiple species too.
While you can hunt most deer species on public land in some states, its the sambar of Victoria that offer the chance at some absolute beasts! Last few years we've been seeing 34-36" heads coming quite regularly and many records have been broken..
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Post by: big J on December 11, 2014, 04:05:51 PM
Let's see it big jHere ya go
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Post by: big J on December 11, 2014, 07:06:07 PM
That's rad. Tuna and halibut are on my bucket list. Looks like you guys had a ton of funAlways do tuna is an addiction fast and furious while your catchin and alot of work at the dock before and after.
Post by: big J on December 11, 2014, 07:08:14 PM
Nice Albies there mate! I cut plenty of them everyday:) I'm a fish filleter by trade.Shoot professional filleter you are hired no trade just come fish. You can probably cark 60 albies quicker then the whole crew combined.
Post by: Hunta270 on December 11, 2014, 07:12:27 PM
Post by: lokidog on December 11, 2014, 07:23:24 PM
Hahaha I could give it a crack... Chicken of the sea the old albacore.. Would live to catch salmon and halibut though.. Any pike in WA rivers/lakes?? They look awesome
There are some over in eastern wa and idaho, they've been introduced to the chagrin of many trout/salmon fishermen.
Post by: Hunta270 on December 12, 2014, 02:00:40 PM
Thanks so much everyone for some really positive replies. Can't wait to get over there!!
Sounds like the deer might be in trouble over here if you guys get over here too haha
Post by: idaho guy on December 12, 2014, 02:17:35 PM
Hahaha I could give it a crack... Chicken of the sea the old albacore.. Would live to catch salmon and halibut though.. Any pike in WA rivers/lakes?? They look awesome
there are tons of pike in north idaho-most lakes have some pike and others a whole bunch
Post by: Hunta270 on December 12, 2014, 02:32:08 PM
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