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Queensland Bow Hunting Safaris

Hunt description, free range red & fallow deer hunts.

Bowhunt free-range red deer & fallow deer in head of the Brisbane River. 5 day all-inclusive bow hunting camping safaris on privately owned properties in the head of the Brisbane Valley.

5 Days fully guided $3000 per Hunter

Includes 2 Deer

NON-Hunter – $300 per person per day

BEST TIME TO HUNT MARCH and APRIL

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• Meals, snacks, drinks (BYO spirits, wine, beer)
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• Accommodation – camping at hunting camps. 240 volt power is available.
• Capping of animal, cutting and packing of meat (venison)
• Capes salted.

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Allow us to take you on a Great Australian Hunting Adventure!

At Kingham Safaris, we take pride in our reputation for delivering top quality hunts and exceptional service. Whether you’re after an award winning trophy or a great value hunt, we will personally take care to live up to your expectations. Our family owned and operated business offers exclusive hunting since 1982.

For over 30 years, Kingham Safaris has been a leader in Australian hunting. Our clients have taken over 300 Gold Medal Trophies, including 126 top ten entries (more than double any other Australian outfitter).

It’s not all about top ten heads though. We have the best free-range and estate hunting anywhere in Australia. Hunt Australia from the top of the Great Dividing Range to the wilderness of the tropical outback. Our team has the knowledge, skills and experience to give you a first rate and hassle-free hunt.

We’ve enjoyed meeting wonderful characters and making life-long friends through hunting. Our satisfaction comes from knowing that every hunter has a memorable and exciting experience.

Kingham Safaris is a family owned and operated business. Bill and his two sons, Andrew and James, are Safari Club International Master Measurers and long time SCI members. Collectively the trio has over 80 years guiding experience, successfully guiding hundreds of hunters from over 25 different countries, including 17 Weatherby Award winners. Reuben has hunted within Australia and around the world and brings enormous energy and guiding skills to the team.

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The Hunting Ground

Mountain Creek is approximately 1000 acres of perfect hunting country that will challenge the hunter in a fair chase environment. Large mountains create a valleys for meandering creeks to run through. From rainforest to open grass fields, the different habitats will challenge hunters of all levels of stalking abilities and marksmanship. Our guided hunts are tailored to suit hunters according to their skill, experience and fitness. 

Hunting Vehicles

The designated 4X4 camouflaged hunting vehicles provided to Mountain Creek's clients are currently two Kawasaki 4x4 Terex performance 4 seater Buggies and two 4X4 bikes (ATV). These four vehicles are equipped with gun racks and winches. Two similarly equiped 4X4 John Deere XUV Gator buggies in forrest green are used by the Ranger/Guide. Three huge camouflaged Ex Army 4x4 Unimog trucks serve as back up to these vehicles and to retrieve harvested game e.g. Water Buffalo Bulls or Scrub "clean skin" cattle.

Only Mountain Creek vehicles are allowed on the property to take safari clients on game drives. The use of above mentioned vehicles as part of the safari adventure is included in the Mountain Creek's day fee.

Mountain Creek Game

Guided hunts.

We belong to the Australian Deer Association who - like us - promotes the principle of conservation of wildlife resources for future generations through sustainable and ethical hunting.  All hunting safaris are guided hunts in a fair chase like environment. This ensures that only identified animals are harvested. The guides will allow you the amount of hunting freedom, based on your experience as observed by the guide.

Trophy Preparation

Mountain Creek Game Park highly values its trophy hunter clients.  We understand the passion and full out effort required to obtain a trophy animal. Therefore, we will try our utmost to make your hunting safari memorable from start to finish. Taxidermy of your trophy animal will preserve these cherished memories to be re-lived many times. The Taxidermist fee is for the cost of the client. MCGP can arrange a taxidermist when requested at time of booking.

Mountain Creek strives to encourage sustainable farming and to lessen its carbon footprint. The trophy hunter can be assured that the harvested trophy animal will be fully utilised by the local community. All venison, bones, etc. that are not used by the hunter, will be processed by Mountain Creek. Bullet damaged meat, as well as bones are provided at no cost to local farmers for their working dogs. The use of the harvested prime venison is encouraged by Mountain Creek. Venison recipe books are distributed to neighbours to encourage and promote organic venison as an excellent "Paddock to Plate" product.  We promote local businesses and encourage our clients to investment into Mountain Creek's surrounding business community, e.g. using local taxidermist services who renders a first class service to our clients.

  Meat Processing Facilities

A solar driven cold room equiped with butchering equipment is available for hunters at no extra cost. Hunters must provide their own packaging- and meat processing items like herbs and spices, sausage skins, freezer bags, etc.

A farm butcher can be arranged to do the meat processing for the hunter at Mountain Creek at extra cost to the hunter. The client must request a farm butcher at the time of booking their safari or book it themselves.

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Bowhunt free-range red deer & fallow deer in head of the Brisbane River. 5 day all-inclusive bow hunting camping safaris on privately owned properties in the head of the Brisbane Valley.

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CHITAL DEER

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OUTFITTER & GUIDE

MARKUS MICHALOWITZ

CHITAL - AXIS DEER HUNTING 

Chital deer hunting country in tropical Far North Queensland can be described as harsh and dry or lush depending of the season and the time of the year.

Chital deer are herbivores that browse on a variety of grasses, fruit and leaves and require a constant source of water to survive. 

Chital Deer were released in the 1860's, North of Charters Towers Qld near the Burdekin River.

Chital deer, are arguably the most attractive of all the deer in Australia.

Chital Deer Safari Outfitter, Markus hunts on some of the most picturesque and best Chital Stag hunting country, right in the heart of the North Queensland, Australia.

We offer exceptional Chital - (AKA as Axis axis Deer) safari hunting in tropical North Queensland with guided free range bow & rifle chital hunting packages.

Cost of a guided Queensland Chital Deer hunt which includes the trophy fee is P.O.A. - Small Group hunts are available, contact Markus for dates.

Contact Markus today to discuss booking a chital deer hunt.

CHITAL DEER HUNTING SAFARIS 

Chital Deer Hunting in Queensland can be described with one word: "rewarding". 

From South to North, and East to West Queensland has a rich and diverse array of habitat and game species. 

Chital Deer AKA Axis Deer hunting heritage runs deep in Queensland and is a much desired Australian deer species.

We have a good success rate for shot opportunities for Chital - Axis Deer Safaris book now for 2021 and 2022.

Markus is also a Taxidermist with many year of experience and can put together a complete hunting package that includes your taxidermy.

Queensland deer hunting safari packages and adventure opportunities await you in North Queensland.

Book with Downunder Chital Deer Hunting Safaris - Outfitter, Guide, Taxidermist Markus Michalowitz.

People also ask, where can I hunt Chital Deer? There are quite a few States and locations in Australia that have Chital deer, but the most popular Chital deer hunting location is North Queensland.

The next question people ask is how do you hunt Chital deer? The answer can vary greatly. Experienced hunters all have different methods that work well for them. But if your new or haven't hunted Chital before and depending on whether its archery or rifle or even muzzle loader, methods can vary.

In saying methods can vary - some things don't... like the norm... preparation of your hunting equipment the afternoon before you start your hunt. Having all your gear ready when the alarm goes off or your guide wakes you.

Headlamp at the ready, small back pack with water and a snacks, knife, binoculars, compass or GPS, camera or ph on silent, spare ammo or arrows, comfortable broken in boots or sneakers. Dressing for the conditions, as it will generally be very cold in the mornings and then it will warm up very quickly.  So the ability to quickly and quietly remove a jacket is typical.

You are up before light for a quick tea or coffee and a snack before heading out to a location is normal for most deer hunts. The same applies around 2-3pm for an afternoon hunt till shooting light is gone. Your hunting guide will work with you to give you the best opportunity to get you onto a Chital stag.

We have some great land to hunt on, so dry and wet water courses, channels and dams are popular a location to find Chital deer. The edges of thick bush also can provide quick opportunities as well or a well planned ambush from a concealed location or tree stand.

Hunting on foot with slow and steady steps, careful not to break twigs and you're constantly stopping to glass for Chital is also a popular and proven method.

Other methods for hunting Chital deer can involve scouting in your 4WD until you spot a lone Chital stag or a small group and plan a stalk from a distance, this style can work extremely well too. 

Make sure your rifle is sighted in one inch high at a 100 yards. Chital hunting with a rifle, we usually get a shot between 50 - 150 yards to 200 yards.

Archery hunting is of course the most challenging as most shots are 30-50 yards, so practice practice.

Other names Chital deer are known for or called... Chital, also called Spotted Deer, or Axis Deer, (Cervus axis, sometimes Axis axis), Asiatic deer, belonging to the family Cervidae (order Artiodactyla).

Chital Deer are not native to Australia, they are from India and Sri Lanka originally... in herds of up to 100 or more. Chital deer stands at 90–95 cm (35–37 inches) at the shoulder.

Jackals Hide

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Jackals Hide is family friendly 5,000 acres of prime hunting land only 4hrs from Brisbane, Australia.

You can hunt a variety of free range game including Fallow deer, Rusa deer, wild pigs, trophy goats, foxes, feral cats, wild dogs and rabbits which all inhabit the property. Jackals Hide consists of soft river flats to rugged hills allowing you to make your hunting as easy or as challenging as you like. The hunting of introduced species not only helps protect our native flora and fauna, it is also a great way to put food on the table with quality free range game meats.

For those not into bowhunting, we have a range of other outdoor activities which can be enjoyed at Jackals Hide. With beautiful Tenterfield Creek winding through the middle of the property, it holds plenty of quality fish including Murray Cod and Yellow Belly. You can utilise the property's canoes and kayaks to have a paddle and explore the creek further. There are a number of picturesque camp sites around the property catering for the camping beginner, or you can find your own for the more experienced. We have plenty of great track access to most of the property, with some that will really test your 4x4 skills.

Gather up the family and friends and book your site at one of Australia's premier bowhunting properties. Bookings are strictly essential to guarantee entry to the property. So don't hesitate and get in touch with us today.

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Queensland camp for Red Deer, Rusa [2 species], and Fallow Deer; Victoria for Hog and Sambar Deer. Queensland safaris operate over on our 12000 acre sheep station in SE Queensland. We are a comfortable 3 hour drive inland west from Brisbane.

You can easily upgrade to hunt Goats, or Wild boar in the same region.  

We offer first class fresh water fishing for Silver and Golden perch as well as our native Catfish. These you can catch by using either flies, lures or live bait. You can hunt for rabbits, ducks, catch yabbies for bait or eating. Our wilderness areas is abundant with native wildlife and birds, and is one only regions that you will see as much wildlife free and wild anywhere.

Tours of local attractions is always offered to non-hunters these include markets, wineries and antiques.

How we hunt: We use 4wd’s to reach to certain hunting areas and then the hunting  is on foot. Terrain is stony, with eucalypt and cypress pine forests, there is a lots of brush for cover. It is a dry stony terrain. We also use blinds set up on watering points.

What we hunt : We have several species of deer located in Queensland and in Victoria. In Queensland we have Fallow, Red Deer, and 2 species of Rusa [Javan and Molluccan]. Goats, and wild boar roam the area. We can also organize Sambar and Hog deer hunts in the other locations.

Fees for deer hunts:  Hunt rates are calculated on a daily rate per hunter [ maximum of 6 in a hunt safety first ]  and then a trophy fee added when a deer is successfully taken. Price is calculated on the number of days needed and this is influenced by the time of year, number of hunters in group and species of deer and number desired]….a normal hunt averages about 3 days in length if only taking one species. Daily rates vary on number of hunters. So enquire about your particular needs and we can personalise a quote for you.

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bowhunting buffalo

Bow hunting and the growth of the sport worldwide is seeing hunting buffalo with a bow becoming more and more popular amongst clients. It is the ultimate challenge man verse beast. Buffalo have an inherent sixth sense when it comes to getting close whilst hunting them. Here at Big Country Safaris our guides love the challenge and rush of guiding bowhunters. The earlier months of the season May, June, July provide greater long grass cover for those extra close proximity stalks. However the landscape of our buffalo concession dotted with hundreds of creeks and tree lines provides ample cover for all levels of bow hunters and huntress both young and old all year round. 

We recommend hunters be able to pull at minimum 65 pounds but 70-80 pounds is ideal. We recommend an arrow weight of around 800 grains in total for best penetration success. However the most important factor is the broad head. We recommend the following two blade single bevel one piece broad heads. You must ensure your broad heads are razor sharp. Buffalo bulls have a hide over an inch thick in places!

• Grizzly broadheads
• Alaskan Silver Flames Broadheads
• Ozcut Broadheads
• Kayuga Broadheads

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions in regards to bow and arrow setups. If we can't answer your question we will have one of our close bow hunting residents and good friends answer your question.

Typically most bow shots are taken at distances  between 20 and 50 yards bowhunting buffalo

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Exceptional trophies, luxury accommodation.

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High Country Safaris take pride in offering the very best safaris for free range hunting for all species of the South Pacific.

Red Stag , Fallow , Chital , Rusa , Buffallo , Banteng , Scrub Bull ,Tahr , Chamois , Sika , Sambar , Goat & more. Queensland Red Stags are our passion. Northern Territory is also a favourite destination for record book trophy’s.

We also offer the hunters paradise in New Zealand .  We work in with the very best New Zealand outfitters, Southern Hunting Safaris Ltd offering the best free range hunting New Zealand can provide. We offer outstanding ranch hunts for that special trophy in Australia & New Zealand.

If you are a serious trophy hunter or a beginner , father & son , husband & wife we offer you all an ex ceptional hunt with our experienced team. Come hunt with us & leave a friend forever.

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Raptor Ridge Hunts

Now booking 2024/2025 all species Trophy Hunts, call Steve or Mark to secure a hunt of a lifetime. Booking fast for 2024

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Just 3.5 hours from Sydney Raptor Ridge Hunts offer guided hunts for the best Big Game Hunting in Australia,  Fishing included on some hunts, we also specialise in Eco Meat Harvesting for organic game during the late winter, our adventures are carried out throughout Australia. We give you advice on what to bring, the climate and regulations.

All of our adventures are fully guided. Our professional guides provide hunts for most Australian Game species. 

Starting with Beginners 2 day 1 night venison harvest hunts – Hunter Training course includes Lodge accommodation up to 2 deer $1500 PP 1X1 or $1200 PP 2X1 also sub 200DS buck hunt training course available, caping and butchering $2000PP 1X1 or $1800PP 2X1.

Right through to our Premium Big Game hunts for Red Stag, Fallow Buck and most Australian game species.

Most hunts are carried out at our own exclusive 8000 acre property in Southern NSW, just one of the destinations we have available throughout Australia.

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NSW Trophy Fallow A huge thankyou to Mark, Steve and Judy for a great 3 days. Your professionalism, experience and hospitality was brilliant, you have an amazing property that is well managed ….I am over the moon with my Fallow, loved every minute of being here, I will be back.

Trophy Red Stag, I can not express my gratitude and thanks for the most spectacular and amazing time away. The hospitality and atmosphere was truly spectacular. I was most fortunate to take my first Trophy Red Stag under the guideance of Mark. It was a pleasure to spend and learn knowledge from Steve. Every moment of this trip could not have been more perfect…. I look forward to my next trip.

I really thank you for this weekend, this where we we wanted to come for a long time and it was worth the wait. I ticked off on my bucket list to do with my beautiful 14 point Red deer. we will be back to bring home one of your fallow deer next year and special thanks to your wonderful family

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Snowy mtn ram, fallow buck, chital stag, budget hunts.

launched in 2018 offering exceptional value for hunters looking at harvesting a big Stag or Buck, now booking 2024/2025. Hunts starting from $2900 For Budget Rusa Stag

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New Blogg July 2023

Jul 3, 2023

Raptor Ridge Hunts have had a Stella year with over 7 Fallow reaching Gold Medal SCI and loads of incredible animals harvested to world standard, this can all be read in our 2023 End of Year Hunt Report, click here to review, bookings are filling up fast for the 2024...

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Our Raptor Ridge Hunts 2022 season is winding down with just Trophy Buffalo and Trophy Banteng to be finalised, Trophy Red Stags, Trophy Fallow and Trophy Rusa were our best ever along with two record Snowy Mountain Rams. Raptor Ridge Ranch can now boast new first...

Jun 13, 2022

We are more than half way through the season with what looks like being our best result ever, it seems I keep saying that year on year however Raptor Ridge is truly becoming the land of the Giants with every species this year breaking our previous records, Red,...

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All tours at Raptor Ridge Hunts are fully guided , we specialise in most Australian species Wild Deer, Boar, Ram, Buffalo and Banteng. Most of our Deer, Ram and Boar hunting is carried out on our own exclusive property in NSW we also offer  Chital  hunts on other properties. Buffalo/Banteng/Scrub Bull/NT Boar hunts are carried out throughout the NT in several locations both private and Aboriginal land.

Raptor Ridge Ranch itself is 8000 acres in Southern NSW in upland tableland country dominated by open forests, wilderness creek systems and native grasslands average altitude of 1000m. We offer genuine guided hunting opportunities in rugged bushland. Exceptional harvesting of World Class European Fallow, Jarvan Rusa and Giant Pannonian Eastern European Red Stag, also Snowy Mtn Ram, 3 Colored Rams (recognised by “TROPHY GAME RECORDS OF THE WORLD” exclusive only to Raptor Ridge Hunts), Boar . Small game and fishing no charge when you book a guided big game hunt. Call Steve or Mark to discuss a hunt on the largest Buffalo and Banteng in the world . Clean that .416 Rigby or .460 Double for the trip of a lifetime. All hunts with Raptor Ridge Hunts are fully guided with first class accommodation, meals included. Skinning , meat quartering and caring for your skins and antlers etc is all part of the service.

Season : Our hunting season for Deer  is from mid Feb to July. Buffalo/ Banteng May to October.

Climate : Deer hunts Temp Night 0 to 5 deg C, Days 8 to 27 deg C, Buffalo 25 to 33 deg

Clothing : Cotton shirts and trousers, warm jacket for early mornings and afternoons, peak cap, good walking boots. Sunscreen, sun glasses will be handy.

Firearm : RRR can provide a choice of three rifles for small to medium game, 30/06, 300Win Mag and a 300Weatherby Mag. Should you bring your own firearm we recommend an adjustable power scope 3-9 power, a synthetic sling, 40 rounds of ammunition. Minimum calibre for Trophy Fallow, Rusa,  .270Win , Min for Red Stag .308W (165grn proj). Buffalo and Banteng .375H&H using bullets suitable for killing the animals you are pursuing, no exceptions.

Firearm  Licences : If you are a resident of Australia you will need a firearms licence and a registered firearm , if you are arriving from another country we will assist with documents to use a firearm.

• Note: Raptor Ridge is one of only a few Guide Outfitters in NSW with an Overseas Safari Outfitters Licence to guide overseas Rifle Hunters in NSW, as an overseas visitor you cannot pass Customs with your own firearm in NSW or hunt with a firearm in NSW unless you hunt with a registered Safari Outfitter

Hunt with us in Australia

If you're a serious trophy hunter after exotic species such as Rusa and Sambar, or exceptional Buffalo and Banteng you'll find lots of adventure waiting for you in Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland. There's heaps to see and do if you like the idea of a road trip too, especially when you travel with Ian and our Australian hunt partner Pete. And, if you've already experienced hunting in New Zealand, it's a great next destination for South Pacific hunting.

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Buffalo and Bangteng

All of our Australian hunts for Buffalo, Banteng and scrub bulls are hunted in the Northern Territory across three large stations. Here we guide together with our Australian Hunt Partner to deliver exciting adventures between June and September each year.

Sambar and Rusa

Australia's warm climate is well suited to exotic deer species, and over the years our hunters have taken some exceptional Rusa and Sambar here between late May and July.

Stay and Sightsee

Australia has so much to offer hunters - and families with its wild animals, Great Barrier Reef and off-the-beaten track adventures. When you book a multi-species Australian hunt, you can take advantage of our free travel concierge service to extend your Australian trip with some epic tourism adventures following your hunt.

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Bow Hunting

Water Buffalo offer the ultimate experience for bow hunters. The challenge of getting in close to a monster trophy bull, the patience to wait for that perfect shot.

Water Buffalo have a very thick hide, around an inch thick covering the shoulder area, it’s extremely hard to penetrate.

Using the right gear is essential.

We’ve tested many types of bows, arrows and broad heads over the years. We’d like you to be able to pull at least 70 pounds.

We’ve had the most success with penetration when shooting a 75-80 pound bow. However, young hunters and huntresses have had success with 65 pound bows. If you are only comfortable with this poundage, please contact us for further information.

More important than poundage is the broad head. We strongly recommended a two blade, one piece, non mechanical broad head. The broad head must be razor sharp.

Broad heads

Broad heads we have found to have the most success are:

• Grizzly Broad heads
• Alaskan Silver flames
• Outback Broad heads

A single beveled broad head offers an edge on busting through the tough ribs of a buffalo. Sharpness of the broad head is still the essential key.

Arrow weights

For ideal penetration, we recommended your arrow weight is close to 800 grains in total.

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