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WILD BOAR AUSTRALIA Editor/Publisher:Vic Attard Art Room:Jacque Attard Contributing Writers: Ian Colley, Matt Walker, Trace Cronin, John Teitzel, Murray Thomas, Ted Mitchell. Advertising Enquiries: Contact Vic Attard Mobile: 0401 014 592 Email: wildboar@easynet.net.au Mailing Address: PO Box 10126, Mt Pleasant, Mackay, QLD 4740. ACN:091403851 ABN:15091403851 No picture or any part of the contents of this publication may be scanned or reproduced in any way without prior written consent from the publisher. Pig hunting is a dangerous sport, Wild Boar Australia accepts no responsibility for any damage and/or injury suffered by readers. Further, the editor/publisher accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of statements or opinions expressed by freelance writers. Printed by Graphic Impressions.
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Editorial Hunters Trophies Quality Over Quantity Rossi Firearms Competition Up The Cape The Chase Lens Cap On . . . Bugger! Ultimate Pig Hunters Pack Accessories Heaps Of Hogs F@#kin’ Bogged Radio Equipment Blast from the Past In The Wild Thompson Taxidermy Photo Competition Winner Bloodlines Kendal River Warriors PigDogs Muscle of the Pack Dog Care - Overheating Happy Easter 2004 Hog Tracks Thumpers Archers Corner Boars & Barra Swamp Swine
editorial Well, hasn't this year flown? The November Issue is here already, and the silly season is just around the corner. I think you'll agree that this issue has some great stories and some quality boars to go with them. Check out the short story written by Lisa Payne, as the photo will show, it's about a 'brute of a boar' caught in the NSW mountain area. If you know pigs, then you will understand how big this animal is, with massive shoulders and a head bigger than most men's chests. One very impressive boar. But that is just one of the many quality pigs being taken, as the stories and photos in this issue will show. There are some top stories and photos being sent in, and without them, we don't have a magazine. So keep on sending in your material‌.it is very much appreciated. With all the competitions coming to an end and the winners being announced, there are some very lucky, and happy, hunters out there. With the Thompson Taxidermy Headmount Photo Competition, Rossi Firearms Story Competition and the 'Ultimate Pig Hunters Pack', we have been swamped with entries. The enthusiasm shown from our readers has been awesome and we would sincerely like to thank everyone who took the time to send in their entries and material, and especially thank all our sponsors for these great prizes and for their support. On a more serious note, earlier this year a friend showed me an article on Pig Hunting in the Picture magazine, which gave me cause for concern. It worries me that the wrong material is being circulated to certain magazines, magazines that are operated by people who publish images and stories without any thought to the ill effects and repercussions it has on this industry and the people whose livelihood it relies on. Please be careful to whom you send your material to, whether you are a bow hunter, shooter or dogger, it concerns all of us when this industry is portrayed incorrectly and therefore, threatens its future. As I mentioned, the silly season is upon us and a time when many of us are on the road travelling, so whether you're going on a hunt or going on holidays be careful and have a safe and Very Merry Christmas. See you in the new year,
Vic Attard
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Tusky Mountian Boar taken by Ken(pictured), Jordo and dog ‘Roxy’. Tamworth, NSW.
John Dickerson - NSW.
Athol Schmidt - NT.
Ross Clark - Charters Towers.
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Jason with ‘Who-doo’ - Warrawong,NSW.
WIN CHESTPLATE Gulf Country Breastplates
Darren Douglas - VIC.
Brendan Walters - West Kimberley, WA.
Shane Stewart - Townsville, QLD.
Colin & Derek - Yeoval, NSW. 7
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Trevor Robb - ACT. Athol Schmidt - NT.
Cain - Townsville, QLD. Darren Douglas - VIC.
Darren Douglas - VIC. 8 WILD BOAR AUSTRALIA
A.Schmidt’s dogs with a good boar - NT.
S.Grentell Stormy - Moura.
‘Jake’, Craig & ‘Ridge’ - Rockhampton, QLD. Mark Smith - NSW.
Lachlan Waterhouse - QLD.
John Dickerson - NSW. 9