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Learn how to get a firearms licence in Victoria.
It is a process that requires a bit of time on a computer to fill out the application and patience as it can take some months before your licence is issued.
Keeping your hunting dog cool in summer is crucial to protecting their health and well being. In the heat of the hunt it’s easy to overlook just how hot it is, as well as how hot your four-legged pal is. The early warning signs of dehydration and heat stress can be difficult to identify unless you are paying close attention to your dog. For instance, if you fail to notice your dog panting more than usual for too long, he or she could develop heat exhaustion or heat stroke with what seems like little to no warning.
Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or preparing for your first hunt, safety should be your number one priority no matter what you’re hunting. Hunting accidents can happen, but with preparation and some common sense, your hunting trip can be safe, fun, and enjoyable for everyone involved.
At Gun Emporium, we believe in promoting safe hunting practices just as much as we believe in providing high-quality hunting gear.
If this is your first real hunting trip then you are probably bursting with excitement. There are few experiences that compare with that first hunting trip. If you want to get the most out of your hunting expedition, enjoy the best hunting success and have a blast then a bit of preparing is very important. The right preparation can make a world of difference in your overall experience and will boost your chances of getting the desired result even though you are still a rookie hunter.
Maybe you’re just a seasonal duck shooter or maybe you sleep in your facepaint and refuse to shave for the duration of the duck hunting season. Either way – when you head out hunting, you want to make sure your shot is on point and we all know that when you shoot better, you enjoy your hunting more.
While in many cases there is no defined closed season for deer hunting in Australia, it certainly slows down quite a bit over the summer months, when we swap our rifles and bows for our rods and go fishing. But now is not the time to forget about you passion for hunting, now is the time to start getting ready for your best season ever!
If you are warming up for your next hunting adventure, then you should also consider getting the best hunting accessories out there. While you might be ready to shoot your big game, you should factor in the necessities of getting equipped with the right gear.
A hunting expedition without appropriate accessories is every hunter’s nightmare. Whilst shooting deer and other smaller game, think of gears that will keep you protected and make your experience worthwhile.
A great outdoor shooting or hunting experience is partially determined by the gun you use. Whether you want to shoot deer or need a bit of recreational fun, you need the right gun or if you are like the team here – guns. Buying the right firearm for your needs can be arduous but not when you know what you are looking for and where to find it.
A great explanatory video from Hunters Element explaining what to look for in a hunting boot. Why a full shank is better for carrying loads, what the rand on the sides of the boots is for and how boots are made waterproof. A bit long winded but a great no nonsense video on selecting the right boot for your hunting.
Below we have tried to answer 10 of the most commonly asked questions by people who are starting to hunt Victoria’s premier game animal, the Sambar Deer. The answers are fairly short to give you a basic idea of the various subjects. As any seasoned hunter will tell you, each and every time you head into the bush there are new things to be learned about the “Ghosts of the forest”, the only way to do that, is to get out there and hunt!
Whether you’re a seasoned gun enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of firearms, understanding the significance of safe and responsible handling is absolutely essential. Ignoring these principles could lead to disaster, potentially leading to accidents, injuries, or even loss of life.
Regardless if you are a bow hunter, or hunt with a rifle, under many circumstances, hunting from a tree stand can be the most effective method of all hunting methods, especially in areas with relatively high game populations, dense cover and terrain that’s too difficult to permit successful glassing. Successful tree stand hunting, however, involves much more than simply buying a stand, randomly picking out a tree, and climbing up.
If you are looking for information regarding knife steel and loads of other information regarding knives then you cannot go past knifeinformer.com Below is some great information from Matt from Knife Informer regarding different knife steels.In the knife industry different types of steel are created by varying the types of additive elements as well as how the blade is rolled and heated (i.e. the finishing process).
