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Hunts are conducted in private areas north east of Darwin these wild areas are hundreds of miles in areas and have large buffalo lots of wild boars and the option to take scrub bulls

This is a pristine hunting region of 100000 acres with ocean frontage. Situated 120 miles east of Darwin or 20 mins by light aircraft. It is a photographers paradise with stunning scenery and animals such as crocodiles, kangaroo, wallaby, dingo, goanna and countless wetland and forest birds. 

There are herds of buffalo and the millions of types of wild birds that flock on the flood plains will amaze you. In all areas you will see abundant game daily and have plenty of opportunity to take superb trophies.  [click here to see more]

All hunts depart from Darwin . No hidden extras in prices so you don't get those sometimes unexpected  expensive  add ons. which add up.

Buffalo ex Darwin

 

Hunting Season: The best hunting times are from  Late May to September is the best hunting time in the drier winter months and the optimum hunting time for pigs is at the end of season when it is drier. you can hunt outside these times but helicopter may needed to access wet isolated regions depending if it is a late or early "wet season". 

How we hunt: The main scouting for the herds of buffalo is done by 4wd. And then followed up on foot for closer inspections. The buffalo are abundant in our hunting area. We often see many grazing on the flood plains surrounded by thousands of wild geese and other abundant bird life and mobs of feral pigs. There are also lots of crocodiles to be seen as they bask on the sides of billabongs and swamps. Freshwater fishing is also available on the hunts for an extra fee. The native Barramundi an exciting fish to catch and delicious to eat. On aboriginal land we have an aboriginal tracker

Trophy Size

 Over the 23 years we have been hunting buffalo we have taken about 300 buffalo and haven't  taken any buffalo under 90 sci points. Our trophies average on the whole 100 sci points. These 2000 lb animals make a magnificent trophy and they have a number of different horn shapes from curves to sweepers. We have also hunted white buffalo from time to time over the years but these are particularly uncommon. [click here to see more] 

Accommodations]

The accommodations are very comfortable. Camps are are air-conditioned cabins some  with private facilities fro some of them making it a comfortable alternative for those that wish to bring their wives along.  Hunters have air-conditioned cabins with their own bathrooms and tea making facilities .  The eating area is  a separate screened area with an adjoining  kitchen area with fans and air conditioning and generator power. Dine overlooking the massive floodplains filled with wildlife. Meals are made from deliciously prepared fresh local produce .[click here to see more] 

What's included in your hunt:
  • Traveling to and from Darwin to hunting camp. [ Air charters can be arranged at an extra cost ]
  • Rifle hire. and ammunition 
  • Meals & accommodation.
  • All hunts are fully guided usually with Jim as your guide
  • caping and preparation of your trophy buffalo ready for taxidermist.
  • Hunt Time is 5 day minimum this allows you ample time to get the best trophies possible. allow 7 days for safari for traveling days Groups of over 2 hunters may require up to 10 days for hunting 
  • Local sightseeing for nonhunters if desired 
  • Assistance with gun permits .
  • Assistance with  travel information and planning

Temperatures

Here in the north of Australia as we hunt on the coast it's humid and also the temperatures range from 25-35 degrees Celsius in the winter months .[ June to August]. 

What to bring

You're advised to bring shady hat and light long trousers for hunting in. Cool casual clothing, light weight walking shoes. Sunscreen and insect repellent are advised also. Casual clothing with jackets for early morning and in the evening is recommended .Camo is recommended. In the Buffalo hunting region  camo gear with light weight gauze netting t shirts are great also insects here are a bit of a bugbear. Remember our voltage system is 240 and we have different plug formations so keep this in mind when packing.

What Else Can I do in the region?

1.      While in the Region add on a day for a freshwater  fishing trip ,

2.      go see the rock art in Kakadu National Park

3.      see an aboriginal corooboree.

4.      Hunt a Banteng  [3 days]

Go reef fishing 3-4 days

 

For more information please email us at: buffalo@havagoaustralia.com.au