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BEST TIME
The best months are May to August
inclusive.
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RATE
Rusa are not anywhere
as elusive as Sambar and a hunter is certain to
bag a trophy stag.
Right:
Bent Zeigler (left) of Germany and guide Errol Mason with a nice Watervalley Rusa stag. 
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Above:
A magnificent Rusa stag nearing the mystical 40 inch antler length photograped by Brian Boyle. |
HUNTING
METHODS
Rusa are spotted from the hunting vehicle and then stalked on foot.
FIREARMS
AND BOWS - MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
A centrefire rifle, muzzle-loading rifle
or bow may be used.
- Centrefire
rifle - minimum legal calibre is .270 (6.85mm); minimum
legal cartridge length 2" (51mm); minimum legal
projectile weight 130 grains (8.45 grams).
- Muzzle-loading
rifle - minimum legal calibre .45" (11.45 mm);
projectile must be the type known as a "Minie"; minimum
legal projectile weight 230 grains (14.91 grams).
The
minimum specifications for rifles, muzzle-loaders and
bows for hunting sambar will suffice for hunting hog,
rusa, and fallow, although lighter, more rapidly expanding
projectiles will perform better on fallow and hog deer
because they are considerably smaller.
CLICK
HERE for information on bow hunting in Victoria
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