How to Hunt Rusa Deer

Rusa are commonly hunted in southern Australia on large game ranches.

Javan Rusa deer, most commonly known as Rusa, are native to Indonesia and occupy open, dry areas, park lands and savannas. They are hunted on large game ranches in New Caledonia, southern Australia. Rusa are usually active in the early morning or late afternoon, and are difficult to spot in open areas. They like to gather in herds and are excellent at camouflaging themselves, making hunting them a challenge.

Things You'll Need

• 300-magnum caliber rifle, or non-military caliber sporting rifle
• Ammunition
• Lightweight cotton clothing
• Lightweight hunting boots
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Insect repellent
• Quality binoculars
• Heavy-duty plastic bags

Instructions

How To Hunt Rusa Deer

1. Travel to New Caledonia in southern Australia to hunt Rusa. The best time to hunt Rusa in New Caledonia is from mid-July to mid-August.

2. Prepare yourself for the tropical weather in New Caledonia by wearing lightweight cotton clothing, hunting boots with Vibram soles, and a hat. Apply sunscreen and insect repellent to protect yourself from the sun and bugs.

3. Drive to the general area where the Rusa are located, and walk the rolling hills. Hunting is done by glassing and stalking the deer. Glassing consists of searching for deer with binoculars, and stalking refers to sneakily following the deer and watching it until you can shoot it.

4. Use quality binoculars to scope out the Rusa, and have your sporting rifle ready. Australia's regulations permit only non-military caliber sporting rifles and one box of ammunition per hunter.

5. Transport the Rusa after you've bagged one in a very heavy-duty plastic bag, according to regulations. Hessian bags can also be used to transport game.

References

• Hunt Australia Safaris: Hunting for Javan Rusa Deer
• Rusa deer hunting in New Caledonia