The trip of a lifetime, which had been planned in my head for many years, finally came about when a hunt was booked for chital deer in North Queensland alongside my girlfriend Emma’s father, Dave.
Having a few days up our sleeves for travel, we took it easy, making our way from Portland, Victoria through Outback New South Wales and into Queensland. We eventually arrived in Charters Towers after 32 hours on the road.
We had a few hours to spare before meeting Mick, our hunting guide for the week. We decided to take advantage of the freshwater swimming holes and relax while sharpening some broadheads and having a few practice shots.
Mick arrived and we drove the last part of the trip before arriving at the station where we would be spending the next five days. Upon arrival, I finally laid eyes on my first chital deer, then my second, then my third. One by one the deer fed their way out on the clearing below the house to enjoy the last couple of hours before dark. What amazing animals they are. I could have sat there all afternoon videoing them and watching them go about their activities. After unpacking our gear and having a quick run around part of the property on the
