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    Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill passes Parliament
    In another win for Australian hunters, the Victorian Parliament passed the Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill. Not only does this formally…
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    How to make your own quad shooting sticks
    When out in the field hunting, sometimes shooting free-hand is the only way you can engage your quarry. When a…
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    Protection, rescue, water, food: A hunter’s guide to staying alive
    There’s an old phrase that Australia rides on the sheep’s back. It’s a saying that recalls the colonial era when…
    Scott Heiman
    From battlefield to big game: The story of the M98 Mauser
    War, as detestable a thing as it is, has always been a great inspiration for technical innovation and advancement. War…
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    Chasing chital: A week of heat, stalking and stags in Queensland
    After my good mate Tobias and his son had to pull out late from our hunting plans, replacements were found…
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    The .22 WMR: 40 years, one rifle, hundreds of rabbits
    My humble .22 Magnum is the first rifle I bought when I was a teenager. It isn’t flash but was…
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    Longer NZ firearms licences to simplify return hunting trips
    A practical change under New Zealand’s new firearm laws will make repeat trips easier for overseas visitors attending seasonal hunts…
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    Hunting giant Nile crocodiles in Mozambique
    Those who have hunted the Dangerous Seven of Africa (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, crocodile and hippopotamus) tend to develop…
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    What Makes a Good Hunting Boot?
    This video looks back over 20 years of hunting boots, covering the pairs that lasted, the ones that failed and…
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    How to clean and maintain your rifle
    After decades behind the trigger, here’s my quick rundown on how I keep my gear in check. Pressure-pack cleanersPressure‑pack bore…
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    CRISPI Futura CX GTX hunting boots
    Established in 1975, CRISPI is a premium Italian boot manufacturing company that has been hand-making footwear for the global hunting…
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    How to tan a deer hide yourself
    Tanning an animal hide and turning it into an attractive floor rug is a rewarding experience. If you are planning…
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    Queensland’s citizenship rule for gun licences starts today
    From today, non-citizens are no longer eligible for a new Queensland ‘weapons licence’ – the state’s official term, covering firearms…
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    How to bag a hare
    If you are a keen rabbit hunter like me, it is probably only a matter of time before you feel…
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    Feral cats: Hunting born killers
    Cats evolved for the specific task of killing live prey. While having a soft spot for the domestic feline, I…
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    Building better hunting habits
    Simple things are easily taken for granted. Many tasks are performed without conscious effort, such as opening doors, finding a…
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    Chiappa Big Badger: Simple but different
    Having associated with other hunters, shooters and collectors for as long as I have, I’m rarely surprised any more when…
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    Hunting goats at first light
    In the final instalment of a four-part series on goat hunting techniques, Mark van den Boogaart highlights the value of…
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