Category Archives: Hunting Report

Long Bow Adventure – Doug Otte – June 2017

I have had the good fortune to bow hunt with Andrew Mackay on three occasions. The latest was at his new camp and concession at Big River. The camp is awesome with a great view of a waterfall on the Roper River to enjoy from the dining table. Andrew’s skills as a guide and hunter are unsurpassed in my opinion. He knows the buffalo and how to get you close. The food was great also and was expertly prepared by his camp manager, Lora. Thanks to Andrew, Craig and Lora for a great hunting adventure.

Australia Group Hunt – August 2016

It was a great hunt. All-in-all, it was a great experience. Each hunter in out group took a buffalo. The food was great and all the comforts of the outback were provided. Great time!

Ray Saunders, Grand Falls, Canada

I had a wonderful time spending time with Lora in camp. It’s been ten or more years since I have spent time in a tent and this was a great experience! Thank you for everything!

Evelyn Saunders, Grand Falls, Canada

Hunting Testimonial – Steve Price – July 2016

Andrew is the stunt driver, the professional hunter, the tracker and the skinner, all condensed into a single man. Andrew is, without a doubt, the first man you want beside you when the hunted becomes the hunter. As you might imagine, he also retains an endless collection of entertaining first-hand experiences to keep things interesting when the hunting day concludes.

Of course, table fare is a very important aspect of any hunting experience. Fresh, grilled barramundi taken from the river beside camp was the featured item and was most certainly my favorite meal in camp. We feasted on a variety of meats including rusa deer, sambar deer, lamb and juicy beef steaks. We were served a delicious well-balanced meal three times daily whether in camp or in the field. One evening Lora served New Zealand green lipped mussels with wasabi for a dinner appetizer. Another morning she surprised us with eggs Benedict.

In conclusion, Australia’s Outback is a superb place to meet incredibly friendly, English-speaking people, enjoy great fair-chase hunting and have a “no cellular devices in use” experience. I highly recommend it!

Steve Price, Heflin, Alabama

Outback Hunt Report – Bob Bell – June 2016

I really enjoyed hunting water buffalo and fishing in Outback Australia. I have never been to the rural part of Australia and found it to be quite interesting with all the termite mounds, local people, and many miles of miles. It is a very big country. I also enjoyed petting Scott’s “pet”crocodile. Australian Outfitters by Andrew Mackay runs a great hunting camp and make Australia proud.

Bob Bell, Anchorage, Alaska

Hunt Report – Melanie Pepper

We met Andrew of Australian Outfitters at FTW Ranch in Barksdale, TX with our grandson Max (age 6 then). We all took the long range shooting school and hunted with Andrew in Texas several times. His hunting skills, determination in acquiring our trophies, optimism and great sense of humor convinced us to com to Australia. And what a fabulous time we had: Great trophies, beautiful tent camp, terrific food and lots of laughter. All of this and Lora Young too. We call her “amazing” Lora. She does anything and everything well and carries it out with graciousness. A great addition to Andrew’s camp and we can’t wait to see her in the states! (and Andrew too, lol)

Thanks for a great hunt and a great time. Out long awaited Australian hunt certainly did not disappoint! Can’t wait to return with out grandson Max who is now 16!

Melanie Pepper, Houston, Texas