Farmer Has A Feral Pig Problem || Pest Control Shooting In Australia || ATV Thermal & 308w Hunting
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This contracted shooting trip we are out hunting invasive species - feral pigs and the odd fox. Things get a little wild, and I'm running my 308 Winchester rifle pretty hard fitted with the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 1024x768 HD thermal scope. There's plenty of action-packed footage in this video, mostly after dark, but also a little in the daylight. If you're seeking a video with bulk shooting footage and some Aussie shit slinging between mates, this is your happy place !!!
Access into this area is with my mates Polaris XP1000 Northstar side by side ATV buggy. This machine is purpose built for his contract shooting business and works amazingly well in the terrain type we are in.
Big thanks to my unnamed mate "Bucket" for the call-out seeking assistance on this control program. Yes, this is "work," and we are out shooting from late afternoon nearly right through till dawn. But that doesn't mean we don't get to have a few laughs in the process.
For thermal scanner duties, I'm running the amazing Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 thermal binoculars in a chest rig. I'm yet to use a device it's equal in image and functionality in all aspects. This IMO is the best thermal scanner you can buy as of posting this video in May 2024.
We are not shooting feral pigs for human consumption on this trip. It is purely pest control of invasive species in Australia. These uncontrolled animals are an environmental and agricultural menace, often carrying bacteria and diseases like brucellosis. Pigs are left where they lay as carrion. Nothing generally lasts more than a week in the Aussie bush before it's just a few scattered remains.
I am a vertebrate pest control - contract shooter in NSW. For those wondering about the equipment being used, both my mate and I hold the necessary permits and licences when working under paid contracts in NSW. This isn't hunting. It's professional pest control. If you are seeking information regarding that, please check the FAR webpage for details in your state. All shooting is performed on privately owned farms, with exclusive permission granted in writing for paid services.
Please don't ask how much I earn or how to become a contract shooter. I'm not a business adviser. The requirements and information vary state by state. If seeking this information, research your own states legislation. I get this question a LOT, and it's not a path I wish to go down on social media.
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I couldn't do what you do, but i appreciate all you do for the Australian environment. Also, what a marksman you are, compelling viewing !
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers Terry
@SP-ny1fk
15 күн бұрын
I mean, he's not protecting the environment, he's protecting a farm - so the opposite of what you are saying.
@TheAnimale
10 күн бұрын
@@SP-ny1fkThe feral pigs live in the bush and come to farms to feed, he is absolutely helping the environment
@davidvincent2838
7 күн бұрын
@SP-ny1fk I disagree, feral species cause more damage than controlled farming areas. If you're making a point like that, then we as humans cause even more damage. He's undoing and making right some of the damage we've already caused by allowing sport hunting animals like foxes and rabbits and insufficiently contains domestic animals like pigs to go feral. And Yes, I'm aware, that there are the same problems with camels, cats, horses, dogs, bovine species, goats, deer, toads etc etc. It is 'humans that caused these problems in the first place. He's doing a great job in trying to make it right no matter what the motivation. I come from extended family that use ferrets, netting as well low calibre firearms to try and quell the scourge of rabbits that affects grazing land for sheep. As well as shooting foxes that attach chickens and young lambs. THIS IS ASTAPLE FOR MOST AUSTRALIANS SUNDAY ROAST! So please look in your own backyard before making such judgemental comments.
Good on ya, mate. Anyone who has a problem with this doesn't understand the damage they do to mother nature not just the farmer's crops etc.
@pronumeral1446
Ай бұрын
Mostly I hear people having a whinge about culling feral horses.
@AdmiringGermanShepherd-pe2ux
Ай бұрын
@@pronumeral1446 feral horses are arguably worse since there is less things that can actually kill them
@ralphjune9798
Ай бұрын
Didn't mother nature make the pigs?
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
@ralphjune9798 yes she did, just not on this continent.
@barrycotter1665
Ай бұрын
@ralphjune9798 maybe in the country they originated from. But not in Australia. They were introduced into a biodiversity that only has 1 gestation a year compared to many if not one after another from pigs especially
Find a job you love and you won't have to work a day in your life.... you've nailed it!
I think I first have thought that one didn't need a semi-auto centrefire to do pig control... but now I get it. I hope the various Australian state and national authorities understand what farms/ranchers face in this major ecological, invasive problem, and make it possible for people to own these rifles for this purpose. Excellent content, thanks.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate
@vanillaicecream2385
29 күн бұрын
oh but you see assault weapon guns are scary and can fire fully semi auto at 300 clipazines per minute so they must be banned
@ow1ix
28 күн бұрын
@@vanillaicecream2385and you know they’re black which mean more dangerous
@vanillaicecream2385
27 күн бұрын
@@ow1ix take an old ww2 rifle for example, its got wood so its practically a hunting rifle, but black polymer? thats a weapon of war it must be banned
@LittleMan2300
27 күн бұрын
@@vanillaicecream2385 Why does the average person who lives in the city far away from feral pigs need an automatic rifle? Guns are useful for farmers, obviously, but the ban on them has been great for protecting people who don't live 20km from the next person.
*EDGE of the OUTBACK* Bravo well done, thank-you gentlemen for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
That was some great footage! Like a war zone. The Texan style buggy run worked. Ol' mate's got a bit less of a pig problem now. Cheers Nathan
Awesome leading, you time it so great, I’m shit at it 😂🤣😂
Thanks Nathan, great video, and I hope the lads I shared it with love it as much. Cheers
Thank you KZread for the suggestion. Straight into the action no messing about. Liked subscribed and shared 🐷🦊☠️
SO SIIICK can't believe how good you are at catching them running! 🙌🙌
Once again Nathan, another ripper video cobber on taking out all that ferial backon. Job well done you two.🤠
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Appreciate it mate
That's what we call a 'target rich environment ' Great work and nice setup.
Another great video Nathan. Look forward to the next one.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
This is going straight to the pool room
13:22 “Nathan! get your own pigs” good friendly competition
Great marksmanship Nathan thank you for the effort you put into these vids 👍
You are a master craftsman with that rifle!
Nice work as usual. The American trip rubbed off I see with the Buggy Run and guns blazing fun as always to watch. Thanks again Nathan and Fellow Gun Slinger.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@Secretlyanothername
27 күн бұрын
Aussies have been hunting and shooting things for a long time mate!
I’m not Australian but I’m proud of you for what you’re doing for your community. 💯
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 🍻
Well, that was a hectic ending! Thanks so much for bringing us along 🙏
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow the technology available now days is unbelievable ! Giving contract shooters the upper hand is always a good thing,plenty of customers in those paddocks 👌
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Absolutely
Great footage! I was wondering about the semi-auto, but you explained it in the description. Good to know such firearms can still be owned and used, if only after jumping through many hoops! This was a cracking video.
Your bulk shooting skills and calm overview is absolutely amazing, mate!
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers
Hi Nathan, Thank you for all your hard work in producing these videos. Really enjoy them and don't mind having a laugh at your dry sense of humour :) . Keep it up mate, top effort!
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
24 күн бұрын
Thanks for that!
The old Oi!! never fails!! Nice set up mate.
Thumbs up as always, Nathan. Thanks for the prime content you always post on your channel! 👍🏼
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 🍻
I can't say I enjoy it as such, but it is impressive and interesting as hell and definitely linking this to some friends. It's a grim business but it has to be done, and a lot of people who complain about it are awfully short on viable alternatives.
Back into the action ! - Fantastic - thank you.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
Thanks Nathan been looking forward to some new content 👍
Great vid, Guys. You work hard and you deserve the recognition for what you do. Still on my bucket list to get to Oz. Rellies all over keep telling us to come out, so the pressure is on. Big Steve, UK
You are a great marksman Sir, well done! Free compost, you fertlized his farm!
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
Ha Ha Nathan now I'm in the mood for Roast Pork.....without the Brucellosis LOL nice job
Great video again, was hanging out for the next one. Can’t wait to get into a bit of that action myself this winter. 👍
You never disappoint, Nathan .
Just wanted let you know mate that we all in Australia appreciate every weeny bit of effort in decreasing there huge numbers, as in Queensland they’re rapidly reducing cassowary numbers like there is no tomorrow, and dozens of other native animals here, it’s crazy.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Appreciate it 🍻
@gerardboseley1315
24 күн бұрын
Hey mate just wondering about the cassowarry problem in qld, heers gerard.
@oldtimer2192
11 күн бұрын
Their huge numbers
Another excellent, action packed video Nathan, well done mate. Geoff, UK.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks Geoff
Cracking video, well worth the wait, nice job Nathan 👍
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
Great video mate! Always enjoy seeing an upload from you
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
Deffinatly one of ur best vids great work luved the buggy run. Semi auto makes a big diffrence. Flat out awsome stuff.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate
Good work Nathan and Buckethead, keep it up.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Appreciate it mate 👌
incredible work mate!
Nice work Nathan and Buckethead.😊,
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
Great shooting as always Nathan & Bucket the Texan run was a ripper keep up the great work 👌👍👍
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers
Talk about action packed! Outstanding bro!!
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
another quality vid thanks for bring us along
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate
Absolute top Job Nath. If only the tree huggers know how bad Ferals are for our native animals and food supply
@Secretlyanothername
27 күн бұрын
Plenty of environmentalists hate these things, they destroy everything!
Hahaha you guys tasted that one! Whoops, bit close. You guys make it look easy ( I know it’s not, but you make it LOOK easy ).
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
All you need now for the rifle is a 60 round drum mag 😂 wouldn’t that be nice, but it’s so good to see an Aussie with a semiautomatic rifle now to do the job properly.
This is the part of farming that the vegans don't see. It's not all sunshine, water and vegetables.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
You got that right
@Glaciershark
20 күн бұрын
oh good point sir
First time watcher, instant sub, that was epic!
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate, be sure to have a dig around. Plenty of bulk shooting content on the channel already. Always more to come.
When I read the title I was thinking maybe half a dozen or so, wasn't expecting this, left unchecked these buggers would of caused chaos if they got through to another breeding season. Cheers for the info in the description regarding the carcasses.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
No worries at all, glad you enjoyed it 👌
Brilliant video as always 😉👍💥
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks again!
Morbidly fascinating.
Man that was epic im sure the farmer was over the moon
That was lovely Sunday watching if I do say so myself god bless you my son lmfao😂great video as always ✌️ Napa California
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Same to you!
Nice work with the shootin irons
Sometimes I think you need to invest in something belt fed! Thanks for the look into your day and keep up the good work sir.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
You got that right!
The texas strat was solid 👌
Bloody successful night that one Nathan.. lots of clean shots there by you both too.. well done
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
I remember B&W 📺 when I was a kid. Technology going full circle 😂
the fact you get paid for this too is amazing this is like the perfect job
Another absolute banger
Semi Autos and Suppressors. Never thought I'd see that in Australia. Brings a tear to my eye. Meanwhile in WA the Police are doing everything they can to punish LAFO's for simply existing.
@PBMS123
Ай бұрын
vertebrate pest control shooter, pretty insane hoops to jump through to get a Cat D licence. You need to run a bondafide business
1:35 that visual imagery is incredible 😮
Putting on an amazing show. 🤘😎 one suggestion. Im no fan of electric vehicles but if you could get a battery powered utility vehicle ☠️
Buggy run ftw! 🤘
Great marksmanship 👍
You guys rock
Outstanding!!
Wow, the new Call of Duty : Pig Warfare looks awesome.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
15 күн бұрын
😆
Absolutely awesome job ! I chuckled my way through, although I was a bit worried going "Texan" might have meant nude shooting in cowboy boots. Great video.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Nude is not me LOL
Brilliant Stuff!
Thanks mate cool
Well done mate. They are such a pest. I usually go hunt Deer on public land. Hopefully, one day I will get the right equipment for night hunting to help with invasive species on private land. Keep it up, love your videos
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers
Tidy work from the team Jim
another great video
Excellent video
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
5 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
Nice work mate 100%
I admit that I don't know the depths of the gun laws have only ever had a basic rifle licence but this is why I don't really have a issue with our gun laws. This guy here is a great example that if you have the legal need for such equipment then you can get it.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@AlphGen
Ай бұрын
Justifiable reason is usually the requirement and police checks and monitoring of you via police systems for any infractions that are deemed significant ie domestic violence, mental health etc
@BigIronTexas
Ай бұрын
When you allow someone else to dictate what your needs are then you are no longer a free man, you are a ruled subject. Although if your personality type allows you to be happy being subjugated then more power to you, lol.
@B1-997
Ай бұрын
@@BigIronTexas so by your logic everyone obeying the speed limit for the need for road safety are ruled subjects. Got it.
@BigIronTexas
Ай бұрын
@@B1-997 You don't seem too bright so I'll type slowly, lol. We, in America, have laid down 10 inalienable rights that we consider to be vital to human existence. The right to defend oneself is #2. Surprisingly, the right to drive really fast never made the list. The important thing here is that you at least tried and for a special needs person you did pretty good.
very impressive marksmanship , mad skills.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Insta-fan!!! I subscribed before the first shot was even fired.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Mint 👌
Another great video
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
I appreciate that
Enjoyed this one, loved the "go Texan"
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it
Other than the accent one would think you were watching a video filmed in Texas. Thanks for sharing.
Great work 😎
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks ✌️
Love ya work!
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
id love a video on your utv setup with the thermal and screens on board
Just Brillant
Some nice long shots there Nathan. Keep it up 👍👍
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@johnsheehan4184
Ай бұрын
You need to get that electric bike out again
Good to see they have allowed you to have semi-autos, far more effective tool.
I bet you lads have a well stocked larder, come barbecue season. Greetings from Ireland by the way.
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Күн бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
Would love to see the set up inside the buggy . And how the gun rest is set up. All pretty cool
Got some great gear. Really helps when you decide to go Texan!🐖🐖🐖
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
You got that right!
Love the Aussies calling driving around shooting hogs, going "Texan". In America, we call that "Thursday".
Unreal, they’re thick out there atm!!
9:01 .... "oi" ...... haha
I see you and Jason with the Australian Armor Museum have the whole “Haych” thing going on when pronouncing your Hs.
Optics are only as good as the operator who zeros them. My god these optics are good what a tremendous shot you are
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Cheers mate 🍻
Cheers.
Some serious money spent on kit there Nath 😊
@EDGEoftheOUTBACK
Ай бұрын
Yeah we aren't playing at this level. It's fun though 😶