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by RobHunter
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Rumoured ban on bowhunting in SA
Replies: 2
Views: 2384

Rumoured ban on bowhunting in SA

Hi

A few months ago I recieved a social media post that asked for support against a rumoured ban on bowhunting in SA.

Here is the response I received today

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by RobHunter
Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Sambar invasion
Replies: 5
Views: 7981

Sambar invasion

Hi all My brother lives in Upper Beaconsfield, Vic. For the last few months, he has been seeing at least one sambar (dead or alive) a fortnight. Always within 50 metres of roads, so no hunting is possible lol. I'm sure someone can track where they are originating, hopefully in a state forest. Though...
by RobHunter
Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Covid lockdown activities
Replies: 2
Views: 2557

Covid lockdown activities

resizeBowcase01.jpg resizeBowcase.jpg resizeArrowcase02.jpg resizeArrowcase01.jpg Made from Marine ply, beech timber from Ikea bed slats, hardware from Bunnies, Felt from Spotlight and foam from Clark rubber. Painted with Hammertone grey. Foam is glued in, but removable fairly easily if gets damage...
by RobHunter
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Broad head making link
Replies: 3
Views: 2697

Broad head making link

Hi

Found this page by accident. Not sure is it should be in Crafts or Web links

https://folkcraftrevival.com/making-tra ... ope-style/

Rob
by RobHunter
Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Cleaning Arlec Plastic Lamp Body
Replies: 3
Views: 17769

Re: Cleaning Arlec Plastic Lamp Body

Hi Daryl Found a site dealing with this problem. Their answer was that "The best solvent for that is isopropyl alcohol ". Rubbing alcohol (95%) Bunnings have a small spray bottle for about $10 - Diggers brand in the same pace as turps , acetone etc It removes the "rubbery" coatin...
by RobHunter
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 8017

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

Hi again Fyi It seems like Samick bows are now manufactured by Galaxy Archery, with a new range of options. One US archery store states you may order Samick Sage and get either brand. I found a place selling Samick Sage selling locally (springvale) for $209 and limbs for $135 - both avail in 25# to ...
by RobHunter
Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 8017

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

Hi Altas Having been in the same situation, I can remember the indecision due to the immense amount of advice available on the internet. It is very much personal specifics that can make the choices you have to make. The following link has a section for equipment requirements for Deer in Victoria htt...
by RobHunter
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:50 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Sources for sinew?
Replies: 9
Views: 6692

Re: Sources for sinew?

Found these guys selling a range of Products, including sinew

https://gamemeats.com.au/deer-by-products.php

rgds

Rob
by RobHunter
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:47 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Boo backed cypress longbow
Replies: 6
Views: 4884

Re: Boo backed cypress longbow

Nice One Steve,

Gotta finish my Red Oak selfie one of these days lol

Rgds

Rob
by RobHunter
Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Aussie celeb promoting Trad
Replies: 1
Views: 4446

Re: Aussie celeb promoting Trad

Oops Instagram not twitter lol
by RobHunter
Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Aussie celeb promoting Trad
Replies: 1
Views: 4446

Aussie celeb promoting Trad

Hi

Link to Ky Furneaux's twitter.

Ky was ambassador at the recent Melb hunting expo, was a Hollywood stunt women and has appeared on Naked and Afraid (survival program).

Shoots a bear super Grizzly!



https://www.instagram.com/kyfurneaux/
by RobHunter
Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: No Complaints
Replies: 2
Views: 3662

Re: No Complaints

Nice work

Guess the axe came down on that Billy lol

Rob
by RobHunter
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:34 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Is It Secure?
Replies: 5
Views: 1905

Re: Is It Secure?

Windows 10 (ie Edge app) its in settings>Advanced settings As per picture I hate using google chrome - so I cant help you specifically with any settings in that. I find it is invasive and clashes with a lot of other programs I use. Hope that helps. btw most financial services pages don't allow you t...
by RobHunter
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:22 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: recurve goat
Replies: 6
Views: 4800

Re: recurve goat

Fantastic!

Rob
by RobHunter
Wed May 02, 2018 10:46 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: New trad bowhunting film
Replies: 8
Views: 7300

Re: New trad bowhunting film

Great video !

Love the Camo

Rgds

Rob
by RobHunter
Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:01 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First Bow: Spotted Gum
Replies: 8
Views: 3592

Re: First Bow: Spotted Gum

Hi Dervish If you search "Aussie woods for bows' there are a lot of posts regarding timbers. AS a rookie I have had a few successes and more failures. Its just the way it is. Understand why a bow fails is pretty important. I often posted a decent photo of my bows for comment by the kind people ...
by RobHunter
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:56 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: PVC bows
Replies: 7
Views: 2900

Re: PVC bows

Dunno if this helps

thickest wall pvc pipe at bunnies

Holman 15mm x 3m Press Class 18 PVC Pipe

class 18 is equiv to sched 80 - ( i think)
class 12 is equiv to sched 40

is white not orange

Rgds rob
by RobHunter
Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cheap Shot
Replies: 3
Views: 4141

Re: Cheap Shot

Yes Stu I also found that at 20-25m is a slight wind they were very hard to place accurately. They fit securely on my shafts, but seem to drift alot. I will use them for close range ie within 15m. Reviews in the field are they are mainly one shot, chipping on impact, but mine stayed intact after hit...
by RobHunter
Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:53 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Wanted Tusker 190 grain Concorde Glue on
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Wanted Tusker 190 grain Concorde Glue on

Hi Tom

Oz Hunting and bows in Oakliegh have them listed on their site

Rgds

Rob
by RobHunter
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Snake skin sheds
Replies: 5
Views: 2687

Re: Snake skin sheds

This is the link for the dept that handles in, and the lic info http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-animals/commercial-use-animals/commercial_trade_of_live_and_dead_protected_wildlife.html It seems to make a difference if you intend to sell item or use for personal purpose. Fees (if ap...
by RobHunter
Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Snake skin sheds
Replies: 5
Views: 2687

Re: Snake skin sheds

more on this from http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/nca1992237/sch1.html Nature Conservation Act 1992 - SCHEDULE -- Dictionary (section 7) Aboriginal land has the meaning given by the Aboriginal Land Act 1991, section 8. animal means any member of the animal kingdom (other than human...
by RobHunter
Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Snake skin sheds
Replies: 5
Views: 2687

Re: Snake skin sheds

I got curious https://www.artslaw.com.au/info-sheets/info-sheet/artwork-made-using-animal-and-plant-material-queensland-law/ under heading 1.    Licences for protected plants and animals A further option would be a ‘written authority’ to collect naturally shed animal materials (for example snake ski...
by RobHunter
Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: New Curve Blooded.
Replies: 13
Views: 8839

Re: New Curve Blooded.

Nice one!

Been looking for a local place for bunnies !

Rob
by RobHunter
Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cheap Shot
Replies: 3
Views: 4141

Cheap Shot

Hi all Was down the road from Ozbow today and bought something to try out. 125gr High tech Polymer broadheads. 10 pack for $19. Only avail in screw in ( I did buy some tusker glue ons), so for carbons. As I lose arrows when hunting I was looking for a cheaper alternative. Youtube has demos. They are...
by RobHunter
Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The better I can aim the more humane
Replies: 8
Views: 3130

Re: The better I can aim the more humane

G'day Just a note -avoid the cheap ragim matrix bow - they are not well made, I bought one for my son, 3 years ago and the limbs kept twisting (a common and ongoing issue) causing the string to come off when drawing (scary)- the store eventually exchanged it for a more expensive model, the impala at...
by RobHunter
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Pink ivory
Replies: 4
Views: 2180

Re: Pink ivory

Pink Ivory - from the rare pink elephant, frequently seen near public bars in Africa
by RobHunter
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

Re: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's

Well done Perry

I see its fully booked. Lucky people get the benefit of learning from an experienced bowyer.

Hope the TAA get the people to run them in other states.

Rgds

Rob
by RobHunter
Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Red oak riser question
Replies: 14
Views: 4881

Re: Red oak riser question

Guys

Wouldn't an overlay on the back, extending beyond the riser, reduce the bend and therefore the stress?

Rob