Shotgun weddings

Hunting life

I’m Kadeja my friends call me Kadz. I live in urban NSW. I’m a mother of 4 and work for HPO – Hunting Properties Online. I also own a Wedding planner business. I am a hunter, a shooter, love fishing and love 4 wheel driving!

I tan my own hides and also have a blog on Facebook which is; The Life of a Huntress.

I grew up going on outdoor adventures with my Dad, mostly fishing and bush walking. We also had a veggie farm and it was always great being with nature.

When people first learn I hunt and shot, initially they are shocked. But then they understand when I explain how important it is to source healthy organic meat for my children and friends.

I don’t mind collecting knives. I like to have a new knife for each hunt, that way each knife has a unique memory from a particular hunt!

My favourite species to target would have to be deer. So almost all my hunting is during the day. Typically I would be driving and walking. If we shooting at night we use a hand held spotlight.

Outside of hunting I love going to the range to target shoot with my daughter. I feel it’s very important to include my family in shooting activities.

I have a Tikka T3 Hunter in .243 which is pretty nice to use and a Savage 22 Magnum that’s great for small vermin such as rabbits and foxes. One accessory I can recommend is a tripod, I have one on all my firearms.

What I love about hunting is it is the source of beautiful healthy meat. I’m able to source meat for my children and have a great story to tell. Also I get to teach my children how to be safe around firearms.

I won’t quit hunting because I love being outside in the country side. Sometimes it’s not about hunting, but the awakening of our souls. I feel alive and being there taking in the surrounding is just divine. Especially the fresh air and the smell of the outback. Nothing can compare to that.

Politics

I think it is important to have the right to own a firearm if you have a clean history and are a good person in the community and with people.

Some changes I’d like to see with the law is with the permits to acquire, as it takes forever to get one here.

I think it’s important to vote pro-gun as they are our backbone. If they can gather more input from hunters and shooters and have our words heard, they might be able to get more changes through. By abiding we shall conquer.

Best hunt

My favourite hunt was when I had my first Sambar Deer. No words could ever explain the shock and adrenaline that came to me once I knew I had her. It was amazing!

Shooting rig

My current hunting vehicle is a Toyota Landcruiser Prado turbo diesel. It’s fitted out with; bullbar, side steps, towbar, roof rack, awning, high jack, shovel, UHF, dash cam, 9 inch LED spot lights, all terrain tyres and a snorkel.

For recovery gear I got; recovery tracks, a huge tool box packed with recovery gear (all essentials needed if stuck or lost) and a first aid kit.

I’m still wanting to add; a winch, lift kit, bar lights front and back and a few other extra things to be added. Also I’m going to add a second battery soon to have more energy for the extra attachments.

It would be nothing for us to drive 9 hours to a hunt, so reliability is important.

Camp setup

Generally when we head out bush we just camp with swags and cook on the open fire with a BBQ plate or portable gas stove. I love my cooking, but mostly I heat up easy foods like noodles haha!

Finale

Being a hunter is about being considerate and cautious off your surroundings. Never leave the area unclean and always make sure you practice the highest level of safety and everyone around you is safe. Most of all always have a always have a plan.

Thank you for the opportunity, follow me on Facebook @kadzhuntress.

Regards Kadz