Out Helping the Farmers || Protecting the Lambs
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Back down south again helping out the farmers, patrolling the paddocks and protecting the lambs.
It's the beginning of winter and lambing is now in full swing across all of the properties I contract to down here.
Our pre-lambing shooting program has already accounted for 115 foxes which will certainly increase the survival rates of the lambs now hitting the ground.
Running solo this trip, so with several farms to visit, it's going to be a very busy few nights.
Base camp is a small cottage kindly provided by one of the property owners, kitchen, toilet, hot shower and a comfortable bed. Very spoilt.
The plan for night 1 was to visit 2 properties side by side about a 30 minute drive from base camp. 12 foxes culled for the night which was a good result considering the amount we'd shot there over the pre-lambing visits.
Night 2 was on a different property a couple of kilometres from where I shot on night 1.
Half way into the 30 minute drive I had car issues, fun and games for sure. Grrrr
Diagnosed as a faulty fuel gauge showing 1/3 of a tank when I was actually out of fuel. Rookie error and quite embarrassing having to call the farmer for help.
In true country fashion, the farmer came to the rescue with a jerry can of diesel and got me back on the road.
Another 15 foxes on the deck after night 2 certainly made all the effort worthwhile.
Night 3 was on the property at base camp. 6000 acres of pristine cropping country dissected by beautiful laneways making it easy to cover ground in the Hilux. Running the ThermTec Wild 650L mounted on the roof and wifi'd to a huge samsung tablet on the dash helping me cover every nook and cranny of the joint.
14 more foxes hit the deck tonight which should hold them in good stead with lambing due to commence on this place in a few weeks time.
Overall, another productive trip in the bag.
Huge thanks to the farmers for their generous hospitality. Always a pleasure to come down and help you guys out. None of this would be possible without you.
For those interested, here is a list of the gear I ran on this contract shoot.
ThermTec Wild 650L on top of the SpyDabot Venom remote control roof mount
HikMicro Panther PQ50L V2.0 thermal rifle scope
HikMicro Habrok 640 thermal binoculars and HikMicro Condor CQ50L monocular.
Sako 85 Stainless Hunter chambered in .223
Southern Cross Small Arms Q2 Moderator
Bexin ST424C Carbon fibre tripod with Sirui K30X ball head to arca swiss mount
Z-Vision RW6 Red / White Light bar
T2 fox whistle
If your'e interested in purchasing any gear or just after some expert advice, contact the Team at "Hunt The Night" via the link below.
www.huntthenight.com.au/
Thanks again for watching and I look forward to seeing you back here soon.
RJM
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When you hear a fella say "G'day" in the dark, don't stop walking!!! Great Video.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
🤣 thanks Peter 👊
@velvet7828
27 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustraliafrom what I saw, keeping on walking won't save you!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
😅
I reckon the property owners are so happy to have you on site that providing a little cottage with the "luxuries" is the least they can do for you. It means a well-rested pest controller helping out the other properties around the contracted properties.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
It's always a pleasure to go down and help them out James. They'd do anything for you and always very appreciative of the work I do for them. 👌
Only just discovered your videos (thank u, KZread algorithm...) laughed out loud when you yell out "G'day" before popping em. Good work mate!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
Сағат бұрын
Thanks champion. Hope you enjoys the vids mate 👊
Bloody sheep break your heart at some of the situations they get themselves into, and the foxes are there to take advantage. That was a cracking shot at the runner, fair play to you Rodney.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Yep. Opportunistic buggers they are. Thanks for the view Paul 👊
The hits keep coming hit after hit after hit 🤣😂👋👋👍.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
5 күн бұрын
I aim to please 🤣
.....................G'day, Great shooting. It must be good to have the latest tech. New subscriber, cheers and God bless, Malcolm.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
5 сағат бұрын
Thanks for that Malcolm. Much appreciated mate 👍
What a cracking video Rodney, especially the second runner, that was a awesome shot 🤓
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks John. I was pretty happy with that one mate. 😉
@beauzo9965
27 күн бұрын
Needed to put the cartwheel in slow motion and add some thumping sound fx 😀
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Yeah, I should have 🤷♂️
Well done. I'm glad you rescued that mama sheep n her lamb.😊😊
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Cathy. Fortunate to find her when I did. 👌
@mikef.1000
27 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia As my dad always used to say, "Sheep have a genius for dying!"
@cathybenson5119
27 күн бұрын
@@mikef.1000 lol.
Once again love your work……outstanding eradication of vermin and the odd lamb rescue!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for that mate 👍
G’day Rod, mate, and another 42 red coats down, you’re a bloody legend. As the old song goes: “Fox on the run (not)”! Cheers,
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Haha. Thank you mate 👊
That shot at 8:58 with the running fox was outstanding sir. You led him perfectly.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Was nice to get that one. 👌
Great job once again Rod, I reckon the farmers are very pleased they called you, 😎👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thankyou Wayne 👊
Looks like the Southern Tablelands and we're much obliged for your great work saving the lambs and also the native wildlife from those damn pests.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
Thanks for performing my favourite magic trick again Rodney. The one where you turn live foxes into good ones. Keep up the great work. Regards Mark from Redlands.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for the visit Mark. Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍
Sadly missed the G'day ......this video was complete therapy for that never stop doing what you do just love your sense of humor so glad i subscribed keep pumping out the videos this one 10/10 very intense and very accurate shooting nothing beats a fox hunt video : )
@RJMHuntingAustralia
23 күн бұрын
I really appreciate that mate. Thank you 👊
Great stuff mate . Love these fox hunts and the numbers are fantastic Keep up the work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Will do. 👊
Never blame it on luck, that lead on a running fox is all skill… great shot
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Not into blowing my own trumpet. 😉
What a shot on the run!! Good stuff👍👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Was good to get that one John 👌
Hello and Gooday - great shooting as usual - thanks for the video.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
My pleasure mate. Thanks for the visit 👊
Modern automotive technology, got to love it, love your work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Haha. I know right. 🤦♂️
42! That's probably just shy of a quarter of a good foxers yearly tally here in the UK over multiple properties. Great shooting, thanks for sharing
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thankyou Kieran. They estimate fox numbers to be in excess of 1.7 millions in Australia. We've certainly got our work cut out for us.
Hôm nay bạn săn bắn, Thu được nhiều lợi phẩm. Bạn bắn rất tuyệt vời..Hi 🇦🇺👍.
That’s a nice bit of kit you’ve got there Rod , and it looks like it’s dialled in beautifully.
Bit of advice from a friendly sheep farmer!! Always appreciate the help with stuck stock for a start, epic 👌🏻 BUT, and it’s a friendly one (😉) always cut the VERTICAL wire next to where the animal is stuck and then just use your boot and hand to lift the horizontal wires further apart, letting the animal out. Cutting horizontal wires buggers the tension in the wire, even net, where as cutting a vertical doesn’t 👍🏻👍🏻
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
I'll keep that in mind for next time mate
Good on you mate, really appreciate your videos.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks champion. Appreciate your support 👊
The lazer pointer is a good thing don't loose the foxes with that ❤ Fox on the Rock was the Highlight For me good viewing 😊
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
The laser works a treat. Thanks mate.
"settle down" 😄 Nice work Rodney well done.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thank you mate 👊
Just sweet as that runner 🙂💪 you gotta love it 👌👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Lol. Thanks Marc 👊
We need more people like you Sir
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
I think my kids would disagree. 🤣
Creat video mate. That one on the run was a corker of a shot.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
7 күн бұрын
Thanks Robin. I was pretty chuffed with that one 😄
Well done as always. Gosh I enjoy your videos I check every day and I just love your "Goo Day". Thank you for letting us share your experiences. Cheers
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for that mate. Really appreciate the support 👊
Really enjoy your vids! Some great shot made there!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Tim 👊
Bloody good running shots, and a great video, well done. Wal
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Much appreciated Wal. 👊
G'Day is the best Australian saying :)
@RJMHuntingAustralia
5 сағат бұрын
Yep. I think I'm wearing it out though 🤔 😉
Bloody brilliant, what an awesome evening, some nice long shots there 👍🏻👏🏻
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Damian 👊
Cracka shot on the run mate. Keep up the awesome work, appreciate the efforts putting out the content Always look forward to your videos.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for the visit mate. Much appreciated 👊
Never rely on gauges mate, LOL. I also learned that the hard way. Nice shooting, especially that bugger on the toe. O.o Happy Farmers for sure.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
25 күн бұрын
Live and learn mate. 😅 All sorted now though 😉
Another epic trip Rod, Accurate shooting as always. Well done mate 👍🇬🇧
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the visit Paul. Much appreciated 👊
Way to Smoke Em!!! Only 40 is all, LOL Nice Job!!! Thanks for the videos
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Appreciate the visit mate. Thankyou 👊
@dereksellars
27 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia Thanks for the response, Mate :) It is better than Hello
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Cheers mate. 👍
Geez they always regret giving you a second crack at them 😂😂
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
I'm so glad they do. 😉
Love it when you’re getting the foxes mate. Good work👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks buddy 👌
Hi Rod, just love the gear you use, compared to what I’m used to using many years ago, this is very accurate, I can’t get enough of these vids, an the farmers out there, need guys like you to try an keep these numbers down, after all, it’s their living that’s being affected, so mate, keep safe, an keep up the good work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom. It's an uphill battle sometimes. Glad you enjoy the vids mate.
how good is the ballistics calculator , great work as usual rod 😃😃
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Works really well once you've got it all dialed in mate. 👌
Very impressed to see you hunting with a pair of wire cutters - I guess thats experience 🙂
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Got all the toys in the Hilux mate 😉
Hey clarke Tough break with the lost trap. All trapper s must do their best to minimise this but it has happened to me also. You r very conscientious Love the channel. Cheers ed
@RJMHuntingAustralia
23 күн бұрын
Bit confused by this one mate 🤔
G'Day Rodney , good onya 👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👌
Couple of sensational shots on the run, nice work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thank you mate 👊
G day , that was one of your best videos, running, walking and sitting, definitely making a difference. Happy lambs 👏👏
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it David. Thankyou
Luv the group pics !! All jus' hanging around !!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
My favourite kind of get together 😉
Thanks Rod, another brilliant video. I am just amazed at some of the long-distance shots. Plus, the quality of the video itself. Cheers
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Many thanks Andrew. I'm starting to get the hang of it mate. 😉
Thank you for sharing both your victories and your challenges with us. Really makes content more relatable.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
20 күн бұрын
My pleasure mate. Thanks for watching 👊
Well done again Rodney. Bloody good bag of foxes cobber. Thanks for taking us along mate.🤠
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
My pleasure Daryl 👊
Well done Rodney. Keep up the good work mate. Yup, us country folk always help out where we can. Sing out if you ever come north.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
22 күн бұрын
Will do Peter. Thank you mate 👍
great work. I like the listing of equipment as well,informative.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👊
6:10 Common problem with the faulty fuel Gauge on Toyota hilux - Dash cluster 😢😢😢😢😢 Glad to see you back on the road😊😊😊😊
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Apparently so mate. Heard that from several ppl now. Fortunately it's all sorted out now. 👊
Good work, well done.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ video này. Chúc bạn ngày mới vui vẻ may mắn & an lành 🇦🇺👋.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
No worries champ 👊
Long shots, running shots, great shots and a few appreciative sheep.Nice work!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thank you Sir 👊
Great video mate definitely happy farmers
@RJMHuntingAustralia
25 күн бұрын
Yeah. They were very pleased. Thanks mate 👍
Top-drawer fun!! Thanks 👍🏼
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mameli0701
28 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia it's always a pleasure 😁!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Really appreciate that mate
Awesome working looking after the animals on the properties in between taking out the pests 👌🏽
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Yep. All part of the service mate 😉
Yep stick with g'day, hello really doesn't sound right!! Great video as always
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
You say gday, we say oh excuse me dear boy would you mind standing still for one moment, that's a good chap,yours works much better mate lol
@RJMHuntingAustralia
24 күн бұрын
Haha. I definitely stick with G'day 😅
1:56 -- what a shot!! Great work, keep it up! And you did... 8:52 even better! Legendary stuff mate.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks buddy 👊
Great vid, thanks. Well done.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Cheers mate
I'm envious ... having all that fun ... 😊
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
What can I say. It's not all fun and games but I do love it mate 👍
Well done again mate, keep them "Gidday's" coming and keep safe Cheers
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, will do! 👍
We need another 10000 of you keep up the good work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👊
Fantastic shooting as always Rodney! Great video too! 🍻
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks for that Mark 👊
G'Day mate !!!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 күн бұрын
G'day buddy 👊
Nice mate the farmers will be happy with that effort cheers mate keep up the good work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
23 күн бұрын
Thanks Michael, will do mate 👍
You’re a good guy! Rotten luck with your truck, but glad it wasn’t worse. Just keep up the great videos. I really look forward to them. Take care.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks heaps mate! Will do!
New subscriber says hello😊 Great video. Well made and edited. Humane killshots as well and as it should be. Had to subscribe to your channel after watching this video. Thumbs up and greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
@RJMHuntingAustralia
23 күн бұрын
That's awesome. Thanks mate. Hope you enjoy the channel. 👊
G'day Rod, poor Charlie doesn't stand a chance in view of the awesome night vision optics, LOL Many years ago I was out shooting on a small 55 acre farm and there was a neighbouring field containing a large number of heavily pregnant ewes with one on it's back. I left my gun on my side of the fence and I went into the field and rolled it back onto it's feet just like you did in this video. Sadly, that field and the 55 acre farm now contain houses. All the best Rod, Geoff. UK.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Nice of you to do that mate. We have to help out the farmers wherever we can.
Good work as always Rod 👌🏼
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Mitchell 👊
J'adore vos vidéos 👍👍👍👏👏👏 !! J'aimerais être à votre place !! Calibre ? My 22-250 🤗🤗
G day…another great video thanks👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks
Well done mate!!💪💪💥💥👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
15 күн бұрын
Thanks you Sir 👊
That running shot was insane!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
25 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👊
Well done mate.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom 👊
Impressive running shot! I'm sure that shot entered at an oblique angle and everything in the chest cavity is mush.
YOU are FLOCKING Legend Mate 🙏👍🙏👍🙏
@RJMHuntingAustralia
25 күн бұрын
Lol. Thanks champ 👊
Another job well done nice work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark 👊
Another great video
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍
Yeah I reckon I'd shit myself if you said gday to me. 😂 very nice work work.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
🤣 thanks mate
And your helping the environment, keep going
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Thanks 👊
Nice work mate. Natives will be the happiest.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
25 күн бұрын
Cheers mate 👊
Good stuff!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thanks!
Only a dozen in an evening.... awesome hunting.. you lucky bugger 🤣
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Lol. Cheers mate
Well done Rod,helping a cast ewe . Super stuff.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Just glad I spotted her when I did mate 👌
@highphysics3617
25 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia Sadly,some aren't seen,and,it's doubly tragic if there is a lamb/s involved. I'm paraoid,and,lucky that my flock is small enough for a head count every night,and,morning. Did I see you with bolt cutters release a dummy who coudn't get out of ringlock??Ha,ha.Good one,Rod
@RJMHuntingAustralia
25 күн бұрын
Always carry a few tools in the ute. Just in case 😉
😂 it works with feul. 😂😂😂 . Joking it happens . Lekker vid running shot very inpressive nice one
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Grrr. Yep I know. 😅 🤦♂️
Pissing on the rock you dirty barsted. 👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
🤦♂️🤣 🤷♂️
Fox on the run
@RJMHuntingAustralia
7 күн бұрын
👌
Love these vids Rod,but I must get on with my housework before the little lady comes home,👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
🤣 thanks mate
@roberttaylor139
28 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia Never realized foxes were such a massive problem. Do you ever encounter snakes?
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Rarely mate. Always keep my eyes peeled though cos I'm not a fan of them 😮
@christoskakoufas5418
28 күн бұрын
@RJMHuntingAustralia just wanted to know if your shooting from a tripod or off the car? I'm struggling to get steady on my tripod love to hears your tips
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
95% of what I do is from a tripod mate. Heavy duty carbon tripod. Good quality ball head. Mounted via arca swiss plate
You’re funny, yeah faulty fuel gauge. More like faulty memory remembering to fuel ⛽️ up. 👍🍻
Nice job on the foxes. You certainly have that rifle dialled in well. 💪
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Thanks Josh, I'm pretty pedantic with it mate. Especially on these properties where longer range shots are often required.
@intothenight1993
26 күн бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia only way to be doing contract work 👌
"That will teach you for sticking your head up." You can't teach a DEAD fox new tricks!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Very true 😅
G'day sounds much better IMHO. That running shot was awesome!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
27 күн бұрын
Thank you mate 👊
G’day, Rod.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
28 күн бұрын
Hey there !
Gday Mate great vid as usual
@RJMHuntingAustralia
26 күн бұрын
Thanks champion 👊