Thank you for putting up this video. Very informative video for a beginner like me. Not only in terms of where to look for deer, but also on equipment, water management, and other hunters, cold, dangers of the country (live in Victoria as well), and disappointment. I know that I need to enjoy just being out there and be ready for probably seeing nothing on my first trips. And still not give up. Thanks again.
Mate, after i saw your first video, i immediately subscribed. Please keep them up, don't be discouraged, you are well appreciated, at least by me! I love your simple and truthful style! Good job every time!
Love Your Chanelle in my eyes you would be one of the best IV watched I enjoy the hike in my self with not much luck but watch you gives me hope. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the video, been hanging out for what seems like for ages to go backpack hunting , watching your videos makes the wait bearable. The camera work and narration is spot on.Cant wait for the next one . Hope the back comes good .
I subscribed to your channel a while ago, love your work. I'm with you 100% on lightening the load, I'm feeling it after a lifetime of hard work. Noticed you pack the nurofen as well! I down that stuff like lollies at times. And the rubbish, geez, if you carry it in, carry it back out ffs! Thanks for the content, I know how hard it is to film and hunt at the same time, never mind the editing. Appreciate the effort, thanks a lot and keep it up mate.
Hey Rockranger303 thanks a ton for your comment I really appreciate it. Yeah the old Nurofen helps with the swelling I get in my old reco knee that has osteoarthritis. Cheers
Thanks for the video zeb, enjoyed it as always. Keep them coming. Definitely plenty of hunting pressure when u see at least two hunting groups in an area after you've packed in.
Always great content mate. Fantastic deer hunting so popular for our security of sport and strength of voice but some areas getting flogged. Plenty of deer just go to think outside the box. Thanks again for the effort, I subscribed a few months back. Hard to believe any genuine deer hunter or nature lover would leave rubbish. But it’s happening. Cheers
Thanks mate for the comments. I don't believe its genuine hunters leaving the rubbish its aresholes that don't care about what the next person walks into when they come across their camp or where they have left a wrapper. I hate seeing boot marks let alone a chocolate wrappers
Thanks mate that’s a nice bit of the world you are hunting in. Shame no action for you . You do put in the hard yards. Thanks for a quality video and commentary. Till next time cheers. take it easy.
Another great video mate. Awesome to see you pushing the weight down, certainly a process. Holla out if you ever want to chat that shit, I love it. Your channel will grow for sure, RUclips certainly seems a marathon not a sprint.
Hey mate cheers. Ive just put 2kgs back in my pack...with a new camera and tripod. Yeah the channel is a lot of work but Im still enjoying it so Ill keep trying.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Yeah I know that feeling. Zap me an email if you like. I've tried to keep my camera gear as light as possible. Might have a few things you could build off. njmstuart@hotmail.com
Great vids mate , I got fed up with running into other hunters , 35 years ago you’d never see anyone now they’re everywhere it seems . Most of my favourite spots which I considered my own for years are no longer mine however , I still have a few where I’ve never seen anyone which I don’t dare tell anyone about 😊
Good to see you out again mate. The best made plans often don't work out as we would like but that's hunting. I still enjoyed your little adventure and even better that I can do it without feeling the muscle strains😂🤣. You are spot on when it comes to rubbish and it is one of my pet hates. No excuse for it really. Only leave footprints behind👍👍
Thanks mate, I didn't come home with a stag but I did look at that bit of country from a different angle to most which was always the plan so a successful trip for me. Glad you cant feel my muscle strains Ha ha cause I know I can.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures It's always rewarding to get into areas that you often look at from afar. As you know it's often completely different once you get over there. Sometimes better than you expect and sometimes worse but hey that's part of the challenge. Don't worry I feel your pain. This getting old bit sucks balls😂🤣
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Yes mate I feel your pain. Never long off the operating table myself with more to come. Our passion will always find a way albeit a little slower. Take care brother👍👍
Hi mate some very good editing your videos are clear in way u perform your ventures good stuff. I couldn't perform video like yours😀 as experience hunter alot of mature deer don't need sunny faces unless conditions are at its lowest temperature moving along creeks and thick gullies like watching your videos👍
Haha I’d have a sore back after a night on that bench to Zeb.. enjoying the vids and the way you do things and explain why you do it, you’ve had plenty of experience growing up in the bush mate. I’d love to head over and tag along someday
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Might get in touch with ya for next season she’s warming up already! Went for a stalk today with the dog put up a medium sized stag print.. bugger
Hey Simon thanks for the comments. If you watch all my videos you'll find tips as to why Im hunting where Im hunting. some vids have more than others . thanks for the feedback. Cheers
Good work again not many places that hunters don’t go into these days pitting instead of the government culling programs hunters can enter those areas for certain periods of the year instead of spending taxpayers money and showing no respect for hunters 🦌👌
I’ve enjoyed hunting with you from my couch as we all have in Melb 😂 Cant wait to actually start hunting deer, but as a newcomer I have no idea which area to target first. Anyone need a hunting companion, and has the patience for a newbie, hit me up 👍
Think about joining a club like Ada or deer stalkers where you are likely to me people they also have club hunts so a good way to get out with more experienced people
Yeah it lures me back at least once a year, the country that is, the hunting is a shadow of what it was. But there's still deer there so not all lost. Just have to compete for them with the dozens if other hunters .
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures yeah I have noticed, it’s a sign of the times with more and more backpack hunters getting around. I still love going in there. There is just something about the place that brings be back. Knowing what could step out factors into that too.
Hey Steve I find i don't get enough interest in vids based purely on reviews or gear so I try to mix it into hunting videos. I f you go though my videos you will find bits a pieces of the gear or you can just directly ask me specifically what info your after in the comments.
Year mate its Sitka I got nearly every top ! merino lightweight top , light, med and heavy weight half zip tops also i have the kelvin light jacket and my favorite mountain jacket. i have the apex pants and cloudburst gaiters. I destroyed the Merino top by wearing it as an outer layer in warm weather which isn't it design brief so my fault not the products. The pants are on their second season and are worn out so next time Ill buy either the mountain pants or the timberline pant which has reinforced butt and knees. If at all interested email safarisupplies in NZ they are the only outlet worth your time in the southern hemisphere talk to Grant! Cant say for sure but you could mention you saw their gear on my channel you may get a discount.
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Thanks Zeb , Yeah I was thinking my next would be their torrent it looks pretty good on paper, I’m currently using a hunters element it’s quiet but it’s not 100% waterproof 👍🏽
Awesome video cheers 👍👍 I’m with you on the rubbish front.... I’ll never understand how someone can pack it in but can’t pack it out. Miserable excuses for bushmen/women, it shows an inherent laziness and disrespect for the environment!!!
How longs a bit of string? I could go on for hours on this one! But the short answer is for Sambar personally I would recommend a solid 180gn projectile from a 30/06. This will give you enough gun for shots up to say 350m. If you limit your range to 250m you could comfortably use a 308w 7mm08 etc. Having said that any of the legal calibers will kill Sambar reliably at sensible distances if the shot is placed perfectly. Think like this if using small caliber count out running shots, rear end shots, long shots and hard angling shots. IMO one of the best calibres for stalking sambar is the 338w but the 300wm and 7mm rem mag are up there to. Its horses for courses no one would reliably shoot at distance with anything less than a 7mm rem mag and most would be running a 300RUM or bigger for 500m + but sambar have been shot dead at these ranges with 308w and even smaller calibers before. With sambar bigger is better but not if you cant accurately place your shot!!!
@@chrischerrington9340 rusa are smaller and a 243w would take care of them. Though it may not be legal in your state. 22 250 are usually capable of great accuracy so a neck or head shot would do the job if only hunting for meat
@@mickwood9666 so I use the SOL pro bivy when iys going to cold or wet cause it's waterproof and also adds 5 deg to my sleeping bag. My sleeping bag is a Nemo kayu 15 its lightweight 900gms but lacks warmth on really cold nights . I run a ground mat either a insulated space blanket but this time I just used a tent footprint made of 15d nylon under my sea to summit insulated ultralight mattress
subscribed from the first day i found this channel. this is by far the best hunting channel in Australia.
Love the feedback mate 👍 glad you enjoyed the content
Well at least you saw a few deer, enjoyed watching this and a couple of good tips as well, thanks for taking us along.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for putting up this video. Very informative video for a beginner like me. Not only in terms of where to look for deer, but also on equipment, water management, and other hunters, cold, dangers of the country (live in Victoria as well), and disappointment. I know that I need to enjoy just being out there and be ready for probably seeing nothing on my first trips. And still not give up. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful! Spend time in the bush and things will happen.
Mate, after i saw your first video, i immediately subscribed. Please keep them up, don't be discouraged, you are well appreciated, at least by me! I love your simple and truthful style! Good job every time!
Much appreciated Tom. Keep the comments coming.
Been hanging for the next vid mate! Only just came across your channel, love your work 👌🏼
Awesome, thank you!
Love Your Chanelle in my eyes you would be one of the best IV watched I enjoy the hike in my self with not much luck but watch you gives me hope.
Keep up the good work 👍
Hey mate thanks for your kinds comment 👍 and I'm glad you get some motivation from watching my channel.
Cheers for taking the time to put these clips together, the content is pretty damn decent and new things to learn every time you post
Im trying ! thanks for the encouragement
Fellow Vic in full lockdown living vicariously through your vids. Inspiring mate. Subbed.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for the video, been hanging out for what seems like for ages to go backpack hunting , watching your videos makes the wait bearable. The camera work and narration is spot on.Cant wait for the next one . Hope the back comes good .
the back will be fine thanks Mark. Glad to ease the pain even just for 30mins or so. Thanks for watching
I subscribed to your channel a while ago, love your work. I'm with you 100% on lightening the load, I'm feeling it after a lifetime of hard work. Noticed you pack the nurofen as well! I down that stuff like lollies at times. And the rubbish, geez, if you carry it in, carry it back out ffs! Thanks for the content, I know how hard it is to film and hunt at the same time, never mind the editing. Appreciate the effort, thanks a lot and keep it up mate.
Hey Rockranger303 thanks a ton for your comment I really appreciate it. Yeah the old Nurofen helps with the swelling I get in my old reco knee that has osteoarthritis.
Cheers
Thanks for the video zeb, enjoyed it as always. Keep them coming. Definitely plenty of hunting pressure when u see at least two hunting groups in an area after you've packed in.
Packing in isn't enough these days you really have to go that extra mile to get away from the crowds.
Just nice getting outdoors. You always have great content and I’m always keen to watch your videos, well done mate.
Cheers mate love the feedback
Always great content mate. Fantastic deer hunting so popular for our security of sport and strength of voice but some areas getting flogged. Plenty of deer just go to think outside the box. Thanks again for the effort, I subscribed a few months back. Hard to believe any genuine deer hunter or nature lover would leave rubbish. But it’s happening. Cheers
Thanks mate for the comments. I don't believe its genuine hunters leaving the rubbish its aresholes that don't care about what the next person walks into when they come across their camp or where they have left a wrapper. I hate seeing boot marks let alone a chocolate wrappers
Thanks mate that’s a nice bit of the world you are hunting in. Shame no action for you . You do put in the hard yards. Thanks for a quality video and commentary. Till next time cheers. take it easy.
Thanks Dennis awesome to read your comments
Another great video mate. Awesome to see you pushing the weight down, certainly a process. Holla out if you ever want to chat that shit, I love it. Your channel will grow for sure, RUclips certainly seems a marathon not a sprint.
Hey mate cheers. Ive just put 2kgs back in my pack...with a new camera and tripod. Yeah the channel is a lot of work but Im still enjoying it so Ill keep trying.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Yeah I know that feeling. Zap me an email if you like. I've tried to keep my camera gear as light as possible. Might have a few things you could build off. njmstuart@hotmail.com
Great vids mate , I got fed up with running into other hunters , 35 years ago you’d never see anyone now they’re everywhere it seems . Most of my favourite spots which I considered my own for years are no longer mine however , I still have a few where I’ve never seen anyone which I don’t dare tell anyone about 😊
thanks mate. Yep if you keep a spot to yourself these days youve done well.
Good to see you out again mate. The best made plans often don't work out as we would like but that's hunting. I still enjoyed your little adventure and even better that I can do it without feeling the muscle strains😂🤣. You are spot on when it comes to rubbish and it is one of my pet hates. No excuse for it really. Only leave footprints behind👍👍
Thanks mate, I didn't come home with a stag but I did look at that bit of country from a different angle to most which was always the plan so a successful trip for me. Glad you cant feel my muscle strains Ha ha cause I know I can.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures It's always rewarding to get into areas that you often look at from afar. As you know it's often completely different once you get over there. Sometimes better than you expect and sometimes worse but hey that's part of the challenge. Don't worry I feel your pain. This getting old bit sucks balls😂🤣
Yeah I've got injuries that are starting to bring me undone which is a major pain.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Yes mate I feel your pain. Never long off the operating table myself with more to come. Our passion will always find a way albeit a little slower. Take care brother👍👍
Great vid mate, love the content. It's about the journey not always about the prize. Really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it.....I have way more journeys than kills thats for sure .
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures Keep it up mate, great channel.
Love your work, very informative for a beginner like myself.
Keen to see what you have next.
Awesome, thank you!
I'm just getting into hunting and your vids help keep me motivated and excited to get out there. Keep it up big fella!
Thanks Matt love your feedback
I’ve done uncle bens and tuna for years it’s a great combo 👍great vid mate I do recognise that country
yeah its a popular spot these days
I just found your channel mate . I’m really enjoying your videos . keep it up 👍
That's awesome 👌 thanks for watching.
Thanks for the upload always a adventure and that’s what it’s all about 👌
Glad you enjoy it! Adventure is key !
Enjoyable and informative as always mate. You deserve heaps more subs. Keep at it!
Much appreciated! We'll see if the reminder in this vid catches a few more its certainly getting the views so here's hoping.
Good vid mate. Definitely busy in that area. Couldn’t agree more on the rubbish aspect. Respect the hunt, respect the Bush. Simple. Ps. Subscribed! 👍😉
Much appreciated thanks for the sub.
Hi mate some very good editing your videos are clear in way u perform your ventures good stuff. I couldn't perform video like yours😀 as experience hunter alot of mature deer don't need sunny faces unless conditions are at its lowest temperature moving along creeks and thick gullies like watching your videos👍
Thanks 👍
Well said keep up good work I hang out for all shows 👍👍
Thanks Darryn for watching and making a comment
Good job bud keep punching them vids out love them very informative thanks bud
Thanks, will do!
Loving the vids uncle Zeb. Gets me excited for when my licence comes through and can venture of into the bush looking for a deer 👌👌
Thanks Ethan only only wish I had youthful legs like yours
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures hahah even with youthful legs I still couldn’t keep up with you haha
There should be plenty of deer in the next few years as covid has created a gap for them to recover numbers...........Nice vid
Definitely should have been less deer shot this year but hopefully they keep the heli culls out of our hunting spots.
Enjoying your videos man! Hope the the subs keep coming in for you!
Cheers Davo... can only try !
Thanks for the vid mate. Keep em coming!!
Thanks, will do!
Haha I’d have a sore back after a night on that bench to Zeb.. enjoying the vids and the way you do things and explain why you do it, you’ve had plenty of experience growing up in the bush mate. I’d love to head over and tag along someday
Glad you enjoyed...we could make that happen!
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Might get in touch with ya for next season she’s warming up already! Went for a stalk today with the dog put up a medium sized stag print.. bugger
Interesting videos- keep up the commentary on gear for pack hunting.
Maybe a few more tips on where to look and why.
Hey Simon thanks for the comments. If you watch all my videos you'll find tips as to why Im hunting where Im hunting. some vids have more than others .
thanks for the feedback. Cheers
Subscribed mate. 2nd vid ive seen but good so far👍
Thanks for the sub! Cheers mate hope you can enjoy some of my other vids
💯 agree on trekking poles I thought the same thing originally
Yeah I don't hike without mine now.
Great hunts
Thanks James🦌👍
Enjoy your videos, look forward to the next one
Glad you like them! Hope to get out again before the weather gets too hot so you might not have to wait to long.
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Hoping to get out soon too, if we ever get out of this bloody lockdown 🤬
Good work again not many places that hunters don’t go into these days pitting instead of the government culling programs hunters can enter those areas for certain periods of the year instead of spending taxpayers money and showing no respect for hunters 🦌👌
It would be good to see more areas opened up to hunt. Thanks for the comments
You have the knack, keep up the videos
Awesome thanks for watching and the comments
Good heads up on the sub I'm in see ya out there gr8 info on back pak real deal reviews no bull thanks mate
Much appreciated, thanks for commenting and the sub.
Love your work mate keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Subscribed awhile ago, another good vid. Cheers
Thanks for subbing.. and for the feedback
Another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Never seen u before but subscribed straight away bud best off luck
thanks mate hope you enjoy the channel
Awesome work Zeb love your vid and hope to get down there with my bow next year rona permitting
Cheers and yeah lets hope we can have a more normal hunting year next year.
I’ve enjoyed hunting with you from my couch as we all have in Melb 😂 Cant wait to actually start hunting deer, but as a newcomer I have no idea which area to target first. Anyone need a hunting companion, and has the patience for a newbie, hit me up 👍
Think about joining a club like Ada or deer stalkers where you are likely to me people they also have club hunts so a good way to get out with more experienced people
Still getting in there after all these years mate 😂
Yeah it lures me back at least once a year, the country that is, the hunting is a shadow of what it was. But there's still deer there so not all lost. Just have to compete for them with the dozens if other hunters .
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures yeah I have noticed, it’s a sign of the times with more and more backpack hunters getting around. I still love going in there. There is just something about the place that brings be back. Knowing what could step out factors into that too.
@@denniswells9340 just don't forget to make a booking 🤣 for a flat camp spot.
@@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures and change for parking.
Keep it up buddy! Love your videos!
Your feedback keeps me going 👍
Great video mate, love your work, can you do a video on your pack loadout for this hunt ?
Hey Steve I find i don't get enough interest in vids based purely on reviews or gear so I try to mix it into hunting videos. I f you go though my videos you will find bits a pieces of the gear or you can just directly ask me specifically what info your after in the comments.
Just subscribed. Hopefully helps you out making more videos. Helps me out learning
👍 thanks for your support.
Nice tracking go Zoey!
thanks
Ya got me mate. Top watch to man.
awesome thats the go thanks
Great vid, keep it up better luck next time.
Thanks 👍Might try to get a bit further away from the pack next time. My mid week theory didn't really work.
Nice vid mate. Give us a run down on what you use and think of your Sitka gear (if that’s what it is).
Year mate its Sitka I got nearly every top ! merino lightweight top , light, med and heavy weight half zip tops also i have the kelvin light jacket and my favorite mountain jacket. i have the apex pants and cloudburst gaiters. I destroyed the Merino top by wearing it as an outer layer in warm weather which isn't it design brief so my fault not the products. The pants are on their second season and are worn out so next time Ill buy either the mountain pants or the timberline pant which has reinforced butt and knees. If at all interested email safarisupplies in NZ they are the only outlet worth your time in the southern hemisphere talk to Grant! Cant say for sure but you could mention you saw their gear on my channel you may get a discount.
Bad luck on this one but another top post. Great ethics you're passing on. Ultralight is the way.
Sure is, and thanks for the comment
Nurofen?? At 10.00 🤣🤣🤣 old timer
good pick up
Nice country in there 👌
The country is spectacular ! probably why I keep going back in cause the fact is Ive never shot a real big stag out of there.
The ants are no good. I’ve seen them bring grown men to tears
Nothing worse than a bullant bite to the inner thigh
Seriously? I believe you but it sounds like something you make up to keep us overseas visitors away.
@@jcarry5214 trust me you don't ever want to experience the pleasure of a bull ant bite !🐜🐜🐜
@@jcarry5214 trust me you don't ever want to experience the pleasure of a bull ant bite !🐜🐜🐜
Keep it up mate
Thanks, will do!
1 million subscribers think big
Hey that would good but lets face it I'm not that good looking!
Haha
I admire your commitment on the road to nowhere, question what rain jacket are you using, regards. Stay safe. Rex
Hey Rex its a Ridgeline jacket
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Thanks Zeb , Yeah I was thinking my next would be their torrent it looks pretty good on paper, I’m currently using a hunters element it’s quiet but it’s not 100% waterproof 👍🏽
@@rexwillmer759 Waterproof is a funny thing cause they have different levels anything around 2000 is good from memory
New sub to your channel sir!
Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy the content
your vids are tops 🍺
Thanks mate your comments keep it coming
Stick it in your pack boys! It isn't that hard...
Miss it 😢
In lockdown mate ?
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Sure am
What is the osprey pack you said you have ?, great vids mate👍
Osprey Aether 60 . Thanks for the comment
Awesome video cheers 👍👍 I’m with you on the rubbish front.... I’ll never understand how someone can pack it in but can’t pack it out. Miserable excuses for bushmen/women, it shows an inherent laziness and disrespect for the environment!!!
you'll find they are not hunters so to speak but people that shoot deer for the instagram or facebook posts.
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Amen to that brother!!
Wonder you didnt run into Reg in there ....
Dont know how much Reg goes in there anymore after his stroke?
Do hounds hit the area?
on the odd occasion they ''accidentally'' run into the park
What’s the smallest caliber gun you would use to shoot deer.
How longs a bit of string? I could go on for hours on this one! But the short answer is for Sambar personally I would recommend a solid 180gn projectile from a 30/06. This will give you enough gun for shots up to say 350m. If you limit your range to 250m you could comfortably use a 308w 7mm08 etc. Having said that any of the legal calibers will kill Sambar reliably at sensible distances if the shot is placed perfectly. Think like this if using small caliber count out running shots, rear end shots, long shots and hard angling shots. IMO one of the best calibres for stalking sambar is the 338w but the 300wm and 7mm rem mag are up there to. Its horses for courses no one would reliably shoot at distance with anything less than a 7mm rem mag and most would be running a 300RUM or bigger for 500m + but sambar have been shot dead at these ranges with 308w and even smaller calibers before. With sambar bigger is better but not if you cant accurately place your shot!!!
I only asked cause the biggest gun I have is a 22-250.thanks anyway.
@@chrischerrington9340 yeah apart from being illegal you could shoot deer with it . Its been done before but not what I'd recommend
I was only after a general idea on what you reckoned,I’ve never hunted deer,& there are no samba in my area,only rusa deer.
@@chrischerrington9340 rusa are smaller and a 243w would take care of them. Though it may not be legal in your state. 22 250 are usually capable of great accuracy so a neck or head shot would do the job if only hunting for meat
Nice country mate can you do a run down on your gear pls mate
My gear is in one of my previous videos but if you have something more specific from this vid ask me again
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. I Seen that thanks Zeb keep up the good work mate
@@mickwood9666 Any specific gear questions just ask away mate.
Zebra's Sambar hunting adventures. Sleeping gear the sol bivi and do you use a sleeping bag mate
@@mickwood9666 so I use the SOL pro bivy when iys going to cold or wet cause it's waterproof and also adds 5 deg to my sleeping bag. My sleeping bag is a Nemo kayu 15 its lightweight 900gms but lacks warmth on really cold nights . I run a ground mat either a insulated space blanket but this time I just used a tent footprint made of 15d nylon under my sea to summit insulated ultralight mattress
Do you have an Instagram account as well?
Yeah mate zebraj82