Studying Abroad Downunder

[laxbowman]

Fellow Austrailian TG Members,

I am considering studying abroad next year in Austrailia.  the term would be from mid February through the end of June.  I dont really have an idea of where id like to study yet but if i do decide to go, i get some breaks from school and would love to do some hunting.  Most of the universities are on the east coast but ther are a few in Perth and a few in Adelaide as well as Tasmania.

Im not even sure what is availabel to hunt, if anything, this time of year.  Any info would be greatly appreciated as it would be great to meet up with some fellow TG'ers and do some hunting or just have a good time.

Thanks! john

[Ben Maher]

John ,
You can hunt Sambar year round I n Victoria and there a at least 4 universities in Melbourne .

[divecon10]

Here’s a listing of the institutions and locals.  http://www.australian-universities.com/list/  
Each one is fairly compressive as to what they offer.  JCU Townsville/Cairns is humanities, sciences, some business etc. Bond on the Gold Coast offers business, economics, Law etc. I use these as example as they r in Queensland, the best of the states, tho my compatriots will differ as they r somewhat deluded by prejudices.  (Obviously I am not)
Seriously tho there r some good options across the board. Capital cities, where most r located, would indicate approx 2-3 hr & regional institutions approx 1-2hr drives to reasonable grounds. After my first quip, I’m sure I should be corrected by better local knowledge. Pigs n goats would be the dominant say 20-200 mile west of Sydney and up to the tropics to Townsville would put u in an overlapping areas of universities. I am clueless as to south of that Sydney parallel line. Goats diminish a little once the wet of the tropics is encountered around Ingham in the North Qld tho 100 mile west on that parallel they do continue North, where its drier they extend toward the gulf but pigs all the way through. Also to my knowledge scrubbers r on bigger properties an crown land and I can only surmise anywhere west of Mackay extending North, usually requiring permission, probably best accessed by those fellas who run such guides, who have excellent local knowledge or locals who have permission.
With the amount of water covering the North of the country now doubtless there will be an enormous increase in roos tho I understand now they r mostly off limits. The over green attitude an lack of viable management plan by authorities will refuse to recognise this till the properties have been hammered and the problem is obvious to all. Also camels r likely to increase but again this country is not close to the unis and requires more than a water bottle and a cut lunch.

[Ben Maher]

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but again this country is not close to the unis and requires more than a water bottle and a cut lunch  

Don't it just !!!!

[Fishnhunt]

Go at all costs!

There is no place like OZ.  My bro was in law school there for a semester and I visited him on the east coast.  What an incredible place. The people are hospitable, intelligent, well traveled, and culturally aware.  The sights are incredible and the women are to die for.

Just do it.

 

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Wherever you go, there won't be any assured-success hunting. Melbourne has the advantage of having public land available for hunting. It is a fair drive from Perth or Adelaide to where the goats are, and it is hard to get permission, although if you teamed-up with some traditional bowhunters at the clubs there, you might be in with a chance of some good hospitality. Perth might be better for that. Cairns puts you closer to pigs, and again it is hard to get access to land, but you might just get lucky and meet some locals who will take you. It would be even harder in Sydney or Brisbane, I reckon, although at least NSW has that public land (but it does require passing proficiency tests).

[JEFF B]

you aint seen the woman in NZ Buddy Big waka Blonde,s    they just love the little white Boys

[piggy]

If you are seriously considering hunting as part of where you study I would rule out Tasmania as they do not allow bowhunting.
If you get to Melbourne I'm sure there are a few of us here that will help you get onto some fine game to hunt unless your a tool (idiot).
Cheers

Paul

[laxbowman]

hahahaha thanks for all the great comments. in reality if i could jsut find some public ground a little west of Sydney or Newcastle it would be ideal. thats probably where id end up.

[GRINCH]

Little white bows,Jeff I'm coming over.  

[piggy]

laxbowman, in NSW which is the state where Sydney is they have what is called the Game Council, they control the hunting on public land.
To hunt public land you must obtain your "R" License to do that you need to sit a Very basic 5 minute test and pay a fee of $60.00 (I think it's about that) Then you can book where you wish to hunt on the Internet at no cost, the site will also tell you what game is available in each area.
They have bow only forests and parks available to hunt.
Look up their web site Game Council NSW

Cheers

[slivrslingr]

Do whatever it takes to study overseas, seriously.  I think it will be a great experience and everyone should do it.  The lifestyle here is second to none.  A few things to keep in mind are that it's a different country and therefore you will experience culture shock, living here is not the same as living in the US.  Also, expect some major sticker shock.  The cost of living here is about double that in the States and the exchange rate is right at parity, one Aus $=one US $.  Lastly, Australia is a big country, slightly larger than the continental US, so getting around takes some time.  Not only that, but regular unleaded fuel is about $5.30/gallon right now.  I don't say this to put you off, but prepare yourself in advance so you're not taken by surprise.  It's a spectacular country, you won't regret coming here.  If you have any questions, feel free to PM me and I'll do what I can to answer them.  

 Cheers!

[jcar315]

One of my college buddies went to Aus for a semester abroad....he loved it so much when he got a job with a consulting firm he had them station him there.

He never came back!