This involves us heading out and getting a feel for the basics of hunting and learning the do’s and don’ts, along with taking an animal for the purpose of breaking it down and learning the basics of bush butchering and recovering meat cleanly. This is a hands-on experience where the course attendees will do majority of the work with our guidance.
Depending on your level of gun handling, this is also an opportunity to touch on the safety aspects involved with handling and shooting firearms prior to heading out in the bush.
Note: With our beginners courses, the guide will perform the shooting
1 Day Course
Arrive in the afternoon for camp set up followed by dinner. The following morning, we will be up early for a tea or coffee in order to leave before sunrise. We will aim to be back at 12pm for lunch with enough time to process animals and pack up etc.
2 Day Course
Arrive in the afternoon for camp set up followed by dinner. The following morning we will be up early for a tea or coffee in order to leave before sunrise. We will aim to be back at 12pm for lunch and processing of animals etc, before leaving for an afternoon hunt, returning after dark for dinner. The following mornings hunt will depart before sunrise again and aim to be finished earlier then the previous day by around 9-10 am, with enough time for a bite to eat and to pack-up before leaving the property
Butchering
If you would like the option to run through meat break down/ cuts of meats and sausage making, this is the option for you. This will need to be decided amongst your group prior to commencing, as we will need to allocate time for this. Please note, this means you will need to sacrifice one of your hunts. Note: extra costs will be applicable for cryovac bags, sausage fillings, breadcrumbs, skins, etc. This will be payable on the day.
What to bring
- Food (Unless you have chosen a catered experience)
- Knife (if you do not have a knife, you can purchase an R&N Blades knife for an additional $185 inc. These knives are a lightweight, high-quality helium blade, complete with North East Experience laser engraving. These knives are made at a reduced cost, due to the lightweight paracord handle. An excellent option for new hunters starting out trying to save a dollar while not compromising on quality)
- Snacks & Drinks (Water provided)
- Swag or Tent & Sleeping Gear
- Esky for Meat
- Any hunting gear you may have (Backpack, Water Bottle, Knife, Sharpening Steel, meat bags etc).
- We encourage you to wear a blaze orange hat or orange clothing
- Cooking Gear (will be supplied if you are cooking)
- If there is an item you don’t have, please feel free to let us know and we can arrange something
Meals
Meals will be home style cooking. Given this is a customisable experience, if you wish to do some campfire style cooking (as featured on our website) this is possible – however it will require extra time (which will reduce our hunting time)
Fully Catered Service
You will receive a meal Friday night upon arrival, lunch Saturday, dinner Saturday night. Cost $150 p/p plus gst
Half Catered Service
The option to choose between dinner Friday night and lunch Saturday OR dinner sat night and light breakfast Sunday morning. Cost $75 p/p plus gst
Bookings
Please book your experience using the form below. Upon booking you will be emailed a tick sheet, where you can add-on any extras you require (catering, butchering, knife etc). You will then receive an invoice for the final cost of your experience.
Packages start at $450 per person, per day
Additional fees may apply – see course details