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Arguably the best Waterfowl Season in the world. N.T Aust.
17 September 2014, 11:07
sforbsyArguably the best Waterfowl Season in the world. N.T Aust.
Hi to all bird enthusiasts, the Northern Territory Waterfowl season has just commenced for another year untill early Jan 2015, Parks & Wildlife N.T have generously extended the season with an additional week added.
As usual there are 5 different species of Duck to be taken plus Magpie Geese.
Bag limit per hunter per day is 10 Ducks and 10 Geese and given the good monsoon season experienced earlier in the year it's proving to be once again a very fruitful and sporting year so far for wing shooting.
17 September 2014, 11:09
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17 September 2014, 11:12
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17 September 2014, 11:12
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18 September 2014, 03:31
GatogordoLooks like some great hunting.
What kind of geese are those?
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18 September 2014, 15:16
sforbsyGlad you asked, they are called Magpie Geese, native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. They live in wetland swamps and are extremely fun to hunt, not to mention very tasty. When the first rains arrive in Nov, the geese arrive in Hundreds of thousands, it is surely a sight to witness.
18 September 2014, 15:39
sforbsy
Here are the 5 species of Duck legal to take during the N.T Waterfowl season.
Plummed Whistler
Wandering Whistler
Grey Teal
Hard Head
Pacific Black Duck
Magpie Goose
18 September 2014, 17:02
ManyatheloLooks worth a visit!
How do the dogs work with the crocs around? Or are you shooting in areas with no crocs?
19 September 2014, 01:40
NorsemanI can't get over the thought of waterfowl hunting in short's!
19 September 2014, 01:57
sforbsyPublic Hunting is done on open flood plains away from crocs, your always mindful none the less and if you were hunting elsewhere near billabongs or creeks, you would never get too close to that body of water.
Dogs are great to use on the flood plains, but 1 dog between 3 shooters would never keep up, it's kinda awesome to have that size bag limit.
Gotta love the shorts hey, average Temp. where l live is 32degrees Celsius everyday not everywhere can l wear shorts, friggan leeches and skeetas will make a mess of you in some areas.
19 September 2014, 02:00
sforbsyQ.
Do Geese over in your countries roost in trees at night?
19 September 2014, 02:05
NavalukLiving in the northern lower 48 the numbers of birds looks like fun and different species in a place I've never been is a big plus, but how dang hot is it? Looks like a 100F.
19 September 2014, 02:19
sforbsyHot every day friend, every plant, beastie or beast flourishes here due to the high rainfall and full sunshine, l reckon it's on par with Florida, Louisiana or Texas weather?
19 September 2014, 15:45
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20 September 2014, 08:48
Kamo Gariquote:
Originally posted by Norseman:
I can't get over the thought of waterfowl hunting in short's!
Yeah, me too. Click on image below.
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21 September 2014, 07:21
sforbsySeriously horrible conditions right there Kamo Gari!
Are you hunting on the sea for ducks?
22 September 2014, 02:35
sforbsyAll in the name of Waterfowl Success...Gotta love a 4hr bog in the Swamp in the heat of the day...
argh...
23 September 2014, 00:24
Kamo Gariquote:
Originally posted by sforbsy:
Seriously horrible conditions right there Kamo Gari!
Are you hunting on the sea for ducks?
We hunt sea ducks too, but the video in question was from a day we hunted coastal waters (salt marsh).
Some great looking hunting and species of birds you guys have there. Any idea how many of them are importable to the US? Wife and I have friends in Oz but I keep telling the lass I'm not going unless I can take off at least a few days to hunt and fish. What are your seasons like, please?
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23 September 2014, 02:25
sforbsyThese areas l hunt are also salt water coastal marsh, when the first rains in Nov arrive so do the mass numbers of geese and ducks, this would be the most favourable time to hunt. I also hunt freshwater swamps and Mango farms in Nov. N.T Waterfowl season starts Sept to first week of Jan, some states in OZ do not permit a waterfowl season. All birds are legal to export as trophies green skin or mounted, you would need to apply for a permit through the N.T Parks & Wildlife, not very difficult.
What species of ducks do you hunt where you live? Can you hunt Geese too?
23 September 2014, 02:38
sforbsyPerish the thought of freezing wet days Duck Hunting....unfortunately the Skeetas, Marsh flies and Midgies can upset the Harmony.
25 September 2014, 02:09
sforbsyHere's a pic of Old Timer Ron Rains, State President of the Australian Deer Assoc. slugging it out in the Swamps with the Heat, Skeetas and Leeches....not bad for 70 plus Rifle man.
25 September 2014, 02:13
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27 September 2014, 01:33
Kamo Gariquote:
Originally posted by sforbsy:
These areas l hunt are also salt water coastal marsh, when the first rains in Nov arrive so do the mass numbers of geese and ducks, this would be the most favourable time to hunt. I also hunt freshwater swamps and Mango farms in Nov. N.T Waterfowl season starts Sept to first week of Jan, some states in OZ do not permit a waterfowl season. All birds are legal to export as trophies green skin or mounted, you would need to apply for a permit through the N.T Parks & Wildlife, not very difficult.
What species of ducks do you hunt where you live? Can you hunt Geese too?
Yes of course on geese. We kill canadas, brant geese (saltwater species for the most part) and the occasional snow goose. I hunt all ducks here in Massachusetts, with a lot of species available to chase. One year I killed 23 species locally, which is but one reason I love the bird hunting here so much. Other years either myself of people I know have killed another 5-5 species, so the rough total that we can hunt, assuming we can get a crack at them, is around 30. Variety is the spice, right?
Enjoying your pics, mate. Thanks for sharing them.
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27 September 2014, 08:37
sforbsyWow and here's me thinking all of 5 duck species is the Ducks nuts. You guys certainly have beautiful critters over that part of the world. I have always been in love with the thought of hunting Snow Geese. We have other species of duck available but it's very rare to have them travel so far north. We do however have many other exotic birds and if you are tight with the Indigenous people you may get opportunities to hunt some amazing non game species on their homelands. This time of year it's all about wing shooting for me...life is Good!
27 September 2014, 08:40
sforbsyHere is some pics from this morning in the swamp and actually a personal best as it couldn't have been more than 15 minutes before l had my full bag of 10 Geese. When your Hot your Hot!
27 September 2014, 08:41
sforbsyFrom field to table within a few hours...
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28 September 2014, 04:43
sforbsyI cant get over how beautiful these birds are. The composition within yours shots are quality, Gee wiz man you got some serious pics happening there. Really awesome images, love ya work and the different birds species have such amazing and colourful plumage. I have always said to people when your out hunting you either have to hunt or Photograph because you cant have the best of both, for example, yesterday the Birds came through in thousands, l mean thousands and the sky was black with birds, but not for one minute did l want to put down that gun for a camera, in hindsight l should have because that image would have made for a truly amazing pic.
I must say the bitter cold temperatures you guys are hunting in would test the best of Hunters. I had a little experience in New Mexico and l wasn't prepared with the correct clothing and l was miserable. Are you spending all day out in those conditions? Over here we hunt at first light until mid to late morning when the sun gets high and too hot, we then come out again in the afternoon as the Magpie Geese leave the water to roost. What months are you permitted to hunt? Also, are they Black ducks there l see? are they super fast like the ones here?
28 September 2014, 04:46
sforbsyHeres a pic of me in New Mexico, but it don't look a tad on what you guys are dealing with.
28 September 2014, 06:46
medvedquote:
Originally posted by sforbsy:
Sforbsy,
just certainly a stupid question but you re not using pump or semi-auto shotgun in your place?
28 September 2014, 13:53
sforbsyquote:
Originally posted by medved:
quote:
Originally posted by sforbsy:
Yes that's correct Medved, our semi auto's and pump shot guns were taken from us after Martin Bryant from Port Arthur in Tasmainia gunned down 16 innocent people at a cafe with a semi auto. Truth is our Hunting & Shooting clubs were not unified in alliance. Anyway, we can shoot a 3 barrel, side by side & over/under only. If you have a Primary Producers licence you may apply for a pump shot gun but you will be unable to use that on public hunting or game reserves.
Sforbsy,
just certainly a stupid question but you re not using pump or semi-auto shotgun in your place?
28 September 2014, 13:58
sforbsyquote:
Originally posted by Mike70560:
Excellent hunting. Thanks for posting. A combination buffalo/duck hunt would be nice.
Buff & Waterfowl numbers are in high volume up here in the Top End, we are lucky in that regard as there are no more than 220,000 people in the whole state. I will continue to keep the pics coming.
Regards,
Stewart
28 September 2014, 23:49
Kamo GariPlease do, Stew. Good stuff and thanks for sharing here.
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29 September 2014, 08:49
sforbsyHey Kamo, we need to get that swap hunt thing happening. If you ever wanna come over make sure your here around late November.
30 September 2014, 17:08
ManyatheloWould be great to see some pics of the birds coming over in good numbers, post if you get a chance
Cheers
02 October 2014, 02:13
sforbsyquote:
Originally posted by Manyathelo:
Would be great to see some pics of the birds coming over in good numbers, post if you get a chance
Cheers
I will work on that image Manyathelo, l am keen to get busy with capturing some quality pics now after seeing Kamogari's.
02 October 2014, 02:15
sforbsyThe spoils of Wild Harvesting.
Handmade Geese sausage and Grilled Duck hearts on a skewer.
02 October 2014, 08:11
Kamo Gariquote:
Originally posted by sforbsy:
Hey Kamo, we need to get that swap hunt thing happening. If you ever wanna come over make sure your here around late November.
Oi, let's get this show on the road then, mate. Look for PM and ta.
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03 October 2014, 04:03
NortonI was present in more than a few of those pix of KG's.....good times bro.
