Trad archery in Australia - looking for input

[jebeckjr]

Hi gang,

There's a very strong possibility I'll be spending 60 days in Melbourne, Australia, for work.  I'll be leaving around the beginning of October, and coming home early December.  I'll miss prime bowhunting time in PA, but still get in some late season hunting I suppose, once I get home.

Does anyone have any experience with shooting (field, 3D) in Australia, or possibly even hunting (something)?  I know Australia is huge, and while I'll have access to a car, I won't have time for anything more than a day trip from Melbourne.  I'm really looking for something to kill time and time my mind off of being away from my wife and daughter for 2 months.

Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!

[Benny Nganabbarru]

I'll dob Ben Maher in. He's a good bloke. But he thinks I'm a girl since I shaved my miserable attempt at a beard off, so be warned!

Also, ask at Ozbow forum.

Good luck!

[Al Kidner]

G'day mate,

I'd be happy to help you out but up wayssss up north in Queensland and your rather pretty much at the bottom of the country and three states away!

Make contact with Ben Mayer on here. He lives in Melbourne, is a nice guy and loves his longbows.

[Ben Maher]

Gee whiz ...
Dobbed in by the 2 dodgy blokes like these Vagabonds ......

Feel free to send me an email and I'll get us out chasing rabbits , stumps and a few deer ..,. And we have some nice field courses too ......

[slivrslingr]

Lot of opportunity, Ben is holding the door open for you!  Plenty of trad archers there and definitely check out the Ozbow forum.  Have a great time!

[jebeckjr]

Everyone, thank you!  Ben, I'll be in touch as my plans firm up.  I really appreciate the offer, and I'll my best to take you up on that.

I can see already that I'm going need my english to australian dictionary, though.  :-)

[Al Kidner]

We don't speak 'English' here in Aussie mate.... We speak Ozstralian.....lol

[flyne]

Im a hour and half out of Melb but id be happy to take u out for a hunt after Some small game or a deer or goat if we can tee it up