That particular weekend in NSW I cancelled a hunt due to 70kmh winds and an apparent temp of -10.3c. But it’s easier to do when your only 3hrs from home 😂😂😂
@@markmitchell7609 haha exactly, but yeah we would have been putting ourselves in harms way if we stayed high; retreating from the weather gods was a necessary decision... and one which pays off eventually :)
Well that was certainly worth the wait. Great watch. Good move getting off that mountain before it got a little nasty. Now hurry up and get the next one up. The suspense is killing me. LOL
Awesome Jamie. The way you draw the watcher into the environment is exceptional; I’d hoped to see a trophy stag this episode, but am happy to wait for the big reveal.
Hat off to ya fellas, those packs look ridiculously heavy and going through that kind of terrain with snow is a different ball game in its own rights! Excited to see the rewards of your hard work 🤙🏻💪🏻🦌
thanks Dan, yeah she is slower going in snow but what really got me was the sheer amount of windfall, man that was terrible in places, once the canopy started toppling it was almost pandemic on those exposed ridge tops. It was actually quite unsettling walking through the tall eucalypts when the wind picked up..
MountainMan HuntingFilms yea can be dangerous mate, don’t blame ya for feeling like that, out there in the remote parts of the high country one drama can potentially be a life threatening situation which is why we all feel anxious before a big trip.
thanks Rogee, yeah i hope we don't disappoint lol... But yeah, hunting success to me isn't defined by the number of animal encounters or how many deer were killed - it has a far greater meaning (to Andre and I) than that. And even though there were no deer seen up until this point, we were happy with the experience so far but make no mistake, we were firmly focused on the task at hand... and i know you get that brother - i have watched alot of your big missions and an animal doesnt need to be sighted or shot for it to be a succeasful and epic journey! cheers for watching mate, its awesome having you in my corner!!
Was going to wait till the end to put up a comment, but you got us all hooked again mate. The wind has only dropped off here in the last few days it’s awesome country side tho hey. I wish I could film my hunting adventures but I trued and it dint come through real well. Good job for toughing out the weather conditions. Bring on the next few instalments!!!!! We all can’t wait I’ve even got the kids hooked.
Jonsey thats awesome mate, if any of the kids can be motivated by any of the films then that's extrmely fulfilling. Yes the weather gods are a powerful force and ive been caught out before as a younger , less experienced hunter, and sometimes it just pays to have plans B, C, D and even E up your sleeve!!
Im watching these a little late bro, but loving every minute. If people want to know what proper wilderness hunting is like they should watch this before trying it. Strong decision to relocate, I wanna see it pay off for you boys!!
Cheers Alex, much appreciated man. I am massive fan of your stuff, level of effort and endless enthusiasm; no one likes to alter their best laid plans, but there comes an evaluation of risk vs reward that has to come into play at some point, and in this case we made the tough call to change plans. The river levels were dangerously high and I had a height that i was willing to cross but it was significantly higher than that. Plus when you have kids you naturally have them at the forefront of every decision. As it turns out the decision to change plans is a good one... stay tuned brother!!
I've been waiting for that one to be put up haha great work once again Jamie love your efforts mate. Really like watching. Can't wait to see how it all turns out.
I love hunting deer and being out there with my mates. We do a week trip at the start of November every year. It's the one trip i look forward to the most. Watching your videos ( more than once lol ) just gets me pumped for my trip lol
Could you possibly do a gear review video sighting what worked and didn't considering the harsh conditions.Really interested in comparing Andrés stoner creek puffer with his old Kathmandu black puffer ie warmth/durability/packability,those Kathmandu puffers feel very fragile. What sleeping bag brand/rating did you guys use,was it enough for those temperatures?Andrés Garmin reach mini worth the money compared to your older version?Finally Is Andre a poster boy for Stoney Creek cos I think he bears a remarkable resemblance to a guy in their ads😉
Hi Paul, yes Andre (and I) have had a long history with Stoney Creek - I am no longer involved but Andre still is and yes he is a poster boy as you put it haha. You may also recognise Andre from the very successful Kiwi T.V hunting series the "Red Stag Timber Hunters Club" ruclips.net/channel/UCK4b4ooupW_CuIycbp60mmA which is currently in its 5th season and aired in over a dozen countries around the world. Its a fantastic T.V show produced by a very clever camera-man and producer. Andre's SC puffer jacket is most definitely more durable than my Kathmandu puffer - which is why I often try wear mine on the inside of another protective layer (like a rain coat). they are both filled with similar down contents and of a similar down weight, so warmth wise I wouldn't think there is much difference between them. Sleeping bags we were using were the same brands that we have owned since we hunted at Uni - both bought in the same store in the same year of circa. 2005. Sleeping bags are Kathmandu Moonrakers - but for the snowy and windy conditions that we got we both had to layer up inside our bags. I also own a Kathmandu Rum-Doogle bag which at the time, it was one of Kathmandu's highest rated winter sleeping bags for serious alpine conditions - and had I taken that I would have had less layers on. But that (latter) bag is very bulky being ~1400 down weight - and I would have struggled to squeeze it in with all the other stuff we carted around. Regarding the Garmin InReach comparison, Andre was trialing his mini-version so I wouldn't actually know how it compared - that might be something he is willing to shed light on separately. But I was very happy with my (older) version - but still feel that the ideal combination would be for Garmin to integrate the Inreach and the Garmin Rhino technology into the one unit, and then have the ability to communicate via radio between units AND send emergency messages if necessary. Cheers
Hi Jamie, once Sambar gets into your blood the fever quickly takes hold. Blokes travel from across Australia and spend several days at a time exhausting themselves in mountain goat country mainly during the bitterly cold winter months. Funnily enough, the cure for“ Sabaritis” is more Sambar hunting! 😂
@@highcountryrob5534 haha i agree, and I'm just screenshotting your comment to show the wife. It explains everything really; and is proof for why I MUST be back to hunt sambar in October!!
Tell her not to worry.Let her know that what you have isn’t life threatening(for humans anyway),your rare condition is kept under control by periodically spending time during the Winter months in elevated heavily treed mountainous terrain in a Victorian “Rehab Facility”.Advise her that you’ve been recently diagnosed by Professor Highcountryrob of “ no fixed address” and have been allocated the relevant doctors certificate!I bulk bill.Ps-I bet a few other blokes will now request my professional service.Pss- try and keep a straight face when explaining your condition to her! Good Luck.🦌
Looks great. I wait with great anticipation for the next instalment. We are all at the mercy of the weather. I must admit, your packs looked very heavy. How many kilos of gear were you carrying? The longer I'm away the more fanatical I get trying to keep things lightweight. For my week's walk this year, I had a 16 kilo pack (not counting my Tikka). In my younger days I used to pack well into the 20-25 kilo range, but that would wreck me now.
our packs were around 43-45kg each; the camera equipment and associated gadget's weigh a lot actually. Had we not taken all that camera gear and tripods etc I'd have estimated our packs to be about 25-28kg. Thank christ we didn't need to carry water the snow was a blessing in a way
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Yeah it gave Andre's blade a small nic but luckily did not effect it's stability, maneuvering or flying. He had a couple more closer calls where he actually nearly totally lost it in a river and into a tree, god knows how it didn't fall...
I was wondering if that nasty weather was going to reach you before the end of the trip 😬
cheers mark, yeah the nasty weather forced us out of the alpine and down into country where the deer were anyway
That particular weekend in NSW I cancelled a hunt due to 70kmh winds and an apparent temp of -10.3c. But it’s easier to do when your only 3hrs from home 😂😂😂
@@markmitchell7609 haha exactly, but yeah we would have been putting ourselves in harms way if we stayed high; retreating from the weather gods was a necessary decision... and one which pays off eventually :)
Well that was certainly worth the wait. Great watch. Good move getting off that mountain before it got a little nasty. Now hurry up and get the next one up. The suspense is killing me. LOL
I'm hanging to see you're next one to Steve haha
cheers Steve, things should start to get a bit more exciting from here on
Awesome Jamie. The way you draw the watcher into the environment is exceptional; I’d hoped to see a trophy stag this episode, but am happy to wait for the big reveal.
Thanks mate, I hope we do not disappoint!
Great day out chasing one of our favorite deer Sambar or Rusa, thanks for a great trip, awesome footage, thumbs up and best regards, Tony.
thanks tony
Good stuff fellas, awesome drone shots too. Look forward to the next one...
cheers mate, yeah the drone adds another dimension aye!
Hat off to ya fellas, those packs look ridiculously heavy and going through that kind of terrain with snow is a different ball game in its own rights! Excited to see the rewards of your hard work 🤙🏻💪🏻🦌
thanks Dan, yeah she is slower going in snow but what really got me was the sheer amount of windfall, man that was terrible in places, once the canopy started toppling it was almost pandemic on those exposed ridge tops. It was actually quite unsettling walking through the tall eucalypts when the wind picked up..
MountainMan HuntingFilms yea can be dangerous mate, don’t blame ya for feeling like that, out there in the remote parts of the high country one drama can potentially be a life threatening situation which is why we all feel anxious before a big trip.
awesome stuff mate, looks like the fun out of the snow is about to begin.
lol yeah i guess ypu you could say things heat up a little more
Love it. Thanks for sharing
you're most welcome thanks for watching
Joining you for episode 4 I will be, great work👍
cheers peter, great to have you on board!!
Part 4 I can't wait.
cheers for staying tuned hank
That's hard core hiking in steep country with snow and heavy packs and camera gear too ! The climb out with antlers in ya pack will be even harder !!!
yes it was cold, and steep country but while the sun was shining it was stunning.
The suspense is building brother!!...
thanks Rogee, yeah i hope we don't disappoint lol...
But yeah, hunting success to me isn't defined by the number of animal encounters or how many deer were killed - it has a far greater meaning (to Andre and I) than that. And even though there were no deer seen up until this point, we were happy with the experience so far but make no mistake, we were firmly focused on the task at hand... and i know you get that brother - i have watched alot of your big missions and an animal doesnt need to be sighted or shot for it to be a succeasful and epic journey!
cheers for watching mate, its awesome having you in my corner!!
MountainMan HuntingFilms 100% agree bro it’s all about the adventure🤙💪🏽
Was going to wait till the end to put up a comment, but you got us all hooked again mate. The wind has only dropped off here in the last few days it’s awesome country side tho hey. I wish I could film my hunting adventures but I trued and it dint come through real well. Good job for toughing out the weather conditions. Bring on the next few instalments!!!!! We all can’t wait I’ve even got the kids hooked.
Jonsey thats awesome mate, if any of the kids can be motivated by any of the films then that's extrmely fulfilling. Yes the weather gods are a powerful force and ive been caught out before as a younger , less experienced hunter, and sometimes it just pays to have plans B, C, D and even E up your sleeve!!
Thanks mate keep them coming
Looking forward to the next update Jamie,
thanks mate, working on it (day 4) right now
Im watching these a little late bro, but loving every minute. If people want to know what proper wilderness hunting is like they should watch this before trying it. Strong decision to relocate, I wanna see it pay off for you boys!!
Cheers Alex, much appreciated man. I am massive fan of your stuff, level of effort and endless enthusiasm; no one likes to alter their best laid plans, but there comes an evaluation of risk vs reward that has to come into play at some point, and in this case we made the tough call to change plans. The river levels were dangerously high and I had a height that i was willing to cross but it was significantly higher than that. Plus when you have kids you naturally have them at the forefront of every decision. As it turns out the decision to change plans is a good one... stay tuned brother!!
That sounds optimistic!! But yeah everything feels like such a dice roll at the time
Amazing shots of a land I hope to visit someday!
Another great one mate thanks.👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Shaun
I've been waiting for that one to be put up haha great work once again Jamie love your efforts mate. Really like watching. Can't wait to see how it all turns out.
thanks for watching mate; much appreciated
I love hunting deer and being out there with my mates. We do a week trip at the start of November every year. It's the one trip i look forward to the most. Watching your videos ( more than once lol ) just gets me pumped for my trip lol
@@sauce1318 mate that is bloody awesome, im excited for you!! november you'll have nice long evenings for glassing!! enjoy
thanks for your efforts, when's the next one coming!
Next :)
Could you possibly do a gear review video sighting what worked and didn't considering the harsh conditions.Really interested in comparing Andrés stoner creek puffer with his old Kathmandu black puffer ie warmth/durability/packability,those Kathmandu puffers feel very fragile.
What sleeping bag brand/rating did you guys use,was it enough for those temperatures?Andrés Garmin reach mini worth the money compared to your older version?Finally Is Andre a poster boy for Stoney Creek cos I think he bears a remarkable resemblance to a guy in their ads😉
Hi Paul, yes Andre (and I) have had a long history with Stoney Creek - I am no longer involved but Andre still is and yes he is a poster boy as you put it haha. You may also recognise Andre from the very successful Kiwi T.V hunting series the "Red Stag Timber Hunters Club" ruclips.net/channel/UCK4b4ooupW_CuIycbp60mmA which is currently in its 5th season and aired in over a dozen countries around the world. Its a fantastic T.V show produced by a very clever camera-man and producer. Andre's SC puffer jacket is most definitely more durable than my Kathmandu puffer - which is why I often try wear mine on the inside of another protective layer (like a rain coat). they are both filled with similar down contents and of a similar down weight, so warmth wise I wouldn't think there is much difference between them. Sleeping bags we were using were the same brands that we have owned since we hunted at Uni - both bought in the same store in the same year of circa. 2005. Sleeping bags are Kathmandu Moonrakers - but for the snowy and windy conditions that we got we both had to layer up inside our bags. I also own a Kathmandu Rum-Doogle bag which at the time, it was one of Kathmandu's highest rated winter sleeping bags for serious alpine conditions - and had I taken that I would have had less layers on. But that (latter) bag is very bulky being ~1400 down weight - and I would have struggled to squeeze it in with all the other stuff we carted around. Regarding the Garmin InReach comparison, Andre was trialing his mini-version so I wouldn't actually know how it compared - that might be something he is willing to shed light on separately. But I was very happy with my (older) version - but still feel that the ideal combination would be for Garmin to integrate the Inreach and the Garmin Rhino technology into the one unit, and then have the ability to communicate via radio between units AND send emergency messages if necessary. Cheers
Good job mate, so glad you NZ boys were wearing real pants and not long underpants and shorts... LOL
i had those on underneath the pants lol
“Sambaritis”,makes people push themselves hard in trying situations.Great viewing! Ta.
sambaritis, i like that one rob!! cheers mate
Hi Jamie, once Sambar gets into your blood the fever quickly takes hold. Blokes travel from across Australia and spend several days at a time exhausting themselves in mountain goat country mainly during the bitterly cold winter months. Funnily enough, the cure for“ Sabaritis” is more Sambar hunting! 😂
@@highcountryrob5534 haha i agree, and I'm just screenshotting your comment to show the wife. It explains everything really; and is proof for why I MUST be back to hunt sambar in October!!
Tell her not to worry.Let her know that what you have isn’t life threatening(for humans anyway),your rare condition is kept under control by periodically spending time during the Winter months in elevated heavily treed mountainous terrain in a Victorian “Rehab Facility”.Advise her that you’ve been recently diagnosed by Professor Highcountryrob of “ no fixed address” and have been allocated the relevant doctors certificate!I bulk bill.Ps-I bet a few other blokes will now request my professional service.Pss- try and keep a straight face when explaining your condition to her! Good Luck.🦌
@@highcountryrob5534 oh i believe every word mate!! very sound advice indeed!
Mouse was a bandicoot,longer nose and back legs are like a wallabys
well there you go; amazing!! That was pretty high up too for a wee fella like that!
Looks great. I wait with great anticipation for the next instalment. We are all at the mercy of the weather. I must admit, your packs looked very heavy. How many kilos of gear were you carrying? The longer I'm away the more fanatical I get trying to keep things lightweight. For my week's walk this year, I had a 16 kilo pack (not counting my Tikka). In my younger days I used to pack well into the 20-25 kilo range, but that would wreck me now.
our packs were around 43-45kg each; the camera equipment and associated gadget's weigh a lot actually. Had we not taken all that camera gear and tripods etc I'd have estimated our packs to be about 25-28kg. Thank christ we didn't need to carry water the snow was a blessing in a way
Thats amazing.
@@AnthonyPeterson or crazy!! here is the contents and weigh in before the trip
instagram.com/p/BmDss0fhE6-PhCbO8kkn8Z5oj1BjWL8dvMRmR40/?igshid=qwsc0h4tnik2
This is Holly from marketing department of Fenix. We would like to sponsor you some lights as your journey. If any question, please feel free to let me know.
thanks hollie, what is your official website - I'll check it out first
Nice tree trim. Hope you had resource consent for that pruning. hahahaha fuck a blade?
Yeah it gave Andre's blade a small nic but luckily did not effect it's stability, maneuvering or flying. He had a couple more closer calls where he actually nearly totally lost it in a river and into a tree, god knows how it didn't fall...
oh it was his drone? you both took a M pro?
yep