Somewhere over the rainbow -- back from the land of Oz (Chapter One)

[tradtusker]

Iv had a bit of time to get on top of things here and though id add a few more pics.

First day in camp Allan was showing me a few of his custom knifes (tradgang sponsors) knives of course.
He had some beauties, then pulls out another and i though "wow you brought a lot of knives" the last was wrapped up in plastic, i remember thinking "must be a new one" i had a good look at it and Allan said "what do you think about that one" to which i replied "very nice i like it" and Allan said "good because its yours"! ha ha
Its a beauty from our own Stikshooter. I think Allan figured i put my gear to use...So It went strait onto my belt and by the end of the season had skinned 10 Buffalo, 3 Scrub bulls and well as many of my testing and cutting out shoulders and ribs. Super tuff and just takes a few strops on the jewl stick to get it back to Shaving sharp.
Allan, thanks Again its a great knife.

Here are the 2 stik knives at work on Allans buffalo

 

here's a young bull
 

Old school Buff camp out in this wild country

 

[tradtusker]

here is a little bit of paradise i hiked into on one of my days off, its up on the escarpment above the fishing hole


 

The Big croc in our fishing hole

 

[tradtusker]

our fish market

 

Fresh Barramundi anyone? We'l have this one for supper

 

already up but i thought it was a cool action shot just before Allan released on this Boar.

 

[tradtusker]

here is a shot i took of whistling Ducks over the water as we waited for the buff to come out and feed.

 

[tradtusker]

Had such a great time Hunting with Allan and Doug, Can't wait to do it again. They had the worst wind for the season..it was all over the place, so the hunting was difficult.

Allan and I got up to the usual adventures, covered a few Kms, back in camp we shot plenty of arrows, i did not have my shrew in camp, so would twist Allans arm for a shot every now and then, man his is a great shooting bow, very similar to mine in Draw weight.

Iv got another on order Ha ha might even go the recurve this time we'l see

[Green]

It's always great seeing the pics of your guiding and hunting adventures Andy.  It's hard work.....but what a life.

[piggy]

Mate some great pictures, a nice size croc there also thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Paul

[tippit]

Andy,
It is very pleasing to see how happy you are in you element...tippt

[jcar315]

What a great read on a Friday afternoon. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful adventure.

Awesome pics and story telling to match.

Congrats!!

[Shedrock]

Very good! Congrats and thanks for the great pics!

[duncan idaho]

Excellent story, hunt, and pictures. Those of you who have not read this are missing out on a great adventure.

[KentuckyTJ]

Unreal adventure. Great work all.

[Steve Clandinin]

Fantastic Pics and Story,definately a Paradise!,Thanks ever so much for taking us along,what a dream come true!

[pdk25]

TTT

[Yellow Dog]

I sure do miss the adventures of Allan and Andy.....It's been awhile since they've joined the campfire, hope all is well with the both of them.

[pdk25]

TTT

For anyone considering going to Australia, this is an informative post.  Especially the testing on page 7.

[Terry Green]

If I remember correctly Mick Baker has passed. He ran some dandy hunts for sure Denny Sturgis hunted with him I believe toward the end. 

[pdk25]

He hasn’t passed, but he no longer has the allotment in aboriginal land where the hunts were held.  He occasionally guides for buff, but guides for hogs and a bunch of other stuff.  A good guy.

[Terry Green]

He hasn’t passed, but he no longer has the allotment in aboriginal land where the hunts were held. 

Ah, yes..... that's right, he lost the right to hunt that famous area he had.  I knew there was something that happened.

[ozy clint]

Where's Andy these days? Haven't seen him here for years. probably since this thread.