Buffalo hunting

Location: 

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

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

 

 

Hunting Season: The best hunting times are berween Late May to October. The very best times being in the middle of this 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.

We also have option of taking an airboat ride of the flood plains a must do .. but only available form may to early august generally depending on the water levels . We use this to hunt from also

Trophy Size

 Over the 26 years we have been hunting buffalo we have taken over 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.

We also use another concession in a close area to where we hunt the buffalo to hunt banteng . These exotic animals are only available to hunt in Australia no where else in the world.

Accommodation

The accommodations are some of the most comfortable available on buffalo safaris in Asutralia. Camps feature are air-conditioned cabins with private facilities. Making it a comfortable option 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  at the Station homestead .Generator power is 240 volt.  Every day and evening you dine overlooking the massive floodplains filled with wildlife enjoying sumptuous meals are made from deliciously prepared fresh local produce 

• 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  Ph.
• Caping and  field preparation of your trophy .
• 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

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