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Description
Hunting the Northern Territories of Australia for trophy water buffalo. A 4 day hunt plus 2 days travel in the Australian outback near the floodplains. These exclusive concessions produce high quality bulls and bullocks and deliver outstanding meals and lodging. An additional buffalo or bullock may be taken with additional fee. Wild pig cull hunts can be included with no additional charge (tusks can be taken, but additional taxidermy of skins and skulls will require extra charge). Great land based fishing is available at some camps.
Details
- Species: Asiatic Water Buffalo
- Average Classification: 98 - 110
- Shot Opportunity: 95
- Weapons: Rifle, Archery
- Hunt Catalog #: RBGOE-0001
- Tag Availability: Over The Counter
Average trophy size (SCI) are very high in the area, with some bulls scoring at as large as 110-115. A trophy bullock is a castrated buffalo with 15-20 years of age. These bulls do not broom and produce the highest quality bulls of 120+ SCI.
Rifle:
GOE recommends client bring their own guns but can provide excellent firearms for use on its concessions. All firearms are modern and in good condition. Ammunition is supplied on an ceat cost basis. Any damage outside of normal wear and tear caused by clients will be the responsibility of the client as set out in the terms and conditions. Any unused ammunition is to be left with GOE at the completion of the hunt.
Large caliber rifles no smaller than .375.
Outfitter set-up Recommendations:
.458 lot: Ruger M77 safari grade rifle topped with a Leupold 1 - 4 scope. This is a big banger with huge hitting power. It is ideal for buffalo.
.416: Ruger Alaskan topped with a Leupold scope, another great rifle for taking on the biggest floodplain bulls. It has enough hitting power for the biggest bulls you may encounter.
.375 Remington Ultra Magnum: Remington model 700 XCR chambered for the .375 Ultra Magnum. This is my favourite hunting rifle and is topped with a Schmidt and Bender 1.5 - 6 Zenith illuminated scope. It is a lot flatter shooting then the .458 and is excellent on buffalo, banteng and pigs.
.460 XVR Smith And Wesson:
This is an excellent hunting revolver. It is not for the faint hearted and packs plenty of punch with a 5 shot capacity it is packed with enough lead to take down your trophy animal. With a 6 inch barrel this handgun is extremely accurate and will meet the demands of any handgun hunter.
.500 Smith And Wesson:
This is carried more as a backup weapon with its short 2 inch barrel but can be used by the right hunter when hunting on GOE concession.
Shooting skills: standing with ranges varying from 50-100 yards.
Archery:
Outfitter Recommadation:
70+ lb. shooting at at least 600 grain arrow with a 1 piece two blade cut on contact broad head. 25-30 yards is common, but be prepared with a 50 pin as they can be very alert animals. Being prepared to shoot at 50 yards will double your shot opportunities.
Options
Additional Buffalo
Bullock upgrade
Bullock
Non-hunter
Helicopter R44
Turbine A-star B2
Available Dates
May 20, 2020 - October 15, 2023
Pricing
- Member Price: $12,500.00
- Non-Member Price: $14,375.00
All license and fees are included in the base price. Trophy preparation and shipping costs are at hunter's expense. Wild pig skin and skull preparation are additional cost.
Group Options
Hunter can add additional buffalo on a trophy fee basis. Trophy fee paid upon kill. A hunter can shoot a Bullock bull instead of a buffalo. A bullock is a 15 to 20 year old castrated bull, supporting longer and unbroomed horns. Typically they are 115 to 120 SCI. A non-hunter can accompany a hunter with additional cost.
Location
Northern Territories, East of darwin, Australia, Australia
Refund Policy:
Deposits are not refundable. When you make a deposit or payment that money is used to reserve your adventure dates and we cannot sell them to anyone else. If for some reason you have to cancel, you will lose your deposit and any payments you have made. If you are concerned that you might get sick or otherwise have to cancel, we suggest buying trip insurance. There are insurance companies that specialize in providing insurance policies for outfitter bookings and hunts. One such company we recommend is globalrescue.com. It is also our policy, depending on the adventure you booked and at our discretion, that if you have to cancel and we are able to book a replacement for you at the regular price we will work with you to apply your deposits to another adventure. Please note that we cannot refund or roll state or government license fees, application fees, draw results, or tags.
Description
Buffalo hunts are 4 days plus 2 days of travel. This is generally ample time to secure a trophy bull. Depending on the concession and style of hunting, it is not uncommon to see 5 or 6 trophy bulls in one day. A hunting days can be long. Often rising before daylight, and at times returning to camp after dark. Unlike many large animals, buffalo can be spotted feeding on the floodplains throughout the day. During the heat of the day, buffalo can be found wallowing on the plain while some retreat to timbered areas. Wild pig cull hunts can be offered with no additional charge. Hunter can take tusks free of charge, but skinning and skulls require additional fee. Having multiple concessions allows for the hunter's capabilities and enables for the best opportunities to take the best animals possible. Some areas offer great numbers of animals and 1000's may be seen in a day, while other areas that are not so extensively populated produce some truly amazing bulls. When booking a hunt it is important to be honest about your capabilities, as different areas produce different animals at different times of the year. Some conditions are extreme and require fit and mobile hunters to produce excellent bulls while less mobile hunters may require different equipment and more remote camps to get them within range of a high quality trophy without physical exertion.
HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)
- Lodging & Accommodations: Cabin/Lodge?
Lodging & Accommodations Scale
5 - Cabin/Lodge
4 - Bunk House/Trailer
3 - Wall Tent
2 - Backpack Tent
1 - Client Provided/Hotel
All camps are steel structured tents and contain shared rooms, shared showers and toilets. Mattresses and 24-hour generator power is available at all camps. Air conditioning is available unless specified at time of booking. On some specialized trips we will utilize mobile camps but this will only be the case when we discuss with the client before hand. All camps have fridges and a wide range of soft drink and cold bottled water. All included in the price of the hunt. Alcohol is available when permits are issued, because the permits within Arnhem Land are at the discretion of the NLC and the liquor commission there is no guarantee alcohol will be available.
- Menu & Food: 5 Star Catered?
Menu & Food Scale
5 - 5 Star Catered
4 - Full Kitchen
3 - Field Kitchen
2 - Backpack Food
1 - Client Provided
All food is professionally prepared by one of Darwin's top restaurant chefs. Any special dietary requirements can be catered to if requested at the time of booking. Food is 5 star for a hunting camp.
- Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking?
Physical Conditions Scale:
5 - All Vehicle Access
4 - Light Hiking
3 - Moderate Hiking
2 - Heavy Hiking
1 - Extreme Back Country
Low to moderate hiking is required in warmer temperatures. Sometimes bulls are spotted from vehicle and other times, walking is required. Hunts can be planned based on hunter's fitness level.
Transportation (To/From Basecamp)
With literally 100's of thousands of dollars invested in properly setup trucks, UTV's and 4x4s you will not find an operator with a better fleet of vehicles. This operation works with two 7 sear canters for larger groups and Hilux's for smaller groups. All vehicles are air-conditioned and well maintained. Once at the concession, Rangers are available to get you deep into the roughest country. All vehicles are setup with excellent lighting for hunting at night and have everything you can imagine to recover the vehicle in the event of a breakdown or getting bogged in a nasty swamp!
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Description
Road transfers are included to the appropriate concession. Taxidermy preparation on the trophy animals. Cites permit when applicable. All food drink and accommodation when at hunting camp. The use of ATVs, and vehicles when hunting. Fishing gear is provided if needed and if lost replace agreement. Firearms are provided on big game hunts and ammunition is supplied at cost price (clients will be responsible to repair any damage on firearms if applicable).
What Outfitter Provides
- bedding and sheets
- Fishing gear if desired
- Gun rental and ammunition purchase is an option
What to Bring
- .375 or larger rifle with 40 rounds of ammunition
- Good walking boots for hot weather
- A few sets of hot weather clothing
Recommended Items
- 20 Quart Badlands Cooler
- 45 Quart Badlands Cooler
- Canyon Lightweight Boot Sock
- Mountain Extreme Men's
- Badlands Precision University Academy I - South Dakota
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