What to look for

[Smokeyr67]

Hi guys,

I've finally wrangled myself a few weeks off, and to relax I was thinking of a stroll in the Border Ramges (QLD/NSW)

I've always looked for birds when I've walked there, but this time I'm going to cast an eye a bit lower - what sort of sign should I look for? Am I going into an area where I might see some indications ?


Thanks

Shane

[Mike Williams]

what sort of sign should I look for? Am I going into an area where I might see some indications ?

Shane..
The only "sign" that I am aware of that is not as ambigous as some of the "odd" tree damage..would be footprints in areas where you would expect people to be wearing shoes..
The problem would be..that unless it is an outrageous sized bare foot...it might be "just"..obviously..a human print.
Sadly..alot of this stuff is not cut and dry..
Regarding the border area..which is fairly large..you could go through Cropper and healy`s book and find more specific areas..
http://www.yowiefile.com/
Or go through the reports/sightings on the AYR front page for a better indication of possible hot spots..


Mike

[hairy lad]

Hi Shane, basically you have to become yowie aware.
As you walk through the bush, look around you, not at just where you are going and where you are putting your feet.
Listen for howls or grunts or any noise not normally associated with the area.
Look for tree damage and look for branches that have been placed against trees or structures.
Look for pyramid building or piling up of stones.
Look for footprints in sandy or muddy areas along creek and river beds.
You may find the odd carcass of a kangaroo with its head missing.
At night time look for eye shine, yowies have very powerful night vision and their eyes reflect torchlight really well.
And talk to the locals, don't feel embarrassed to ask questions, I do it all the time and sometimes I get very strange looks from them, but
no one know the lie of the land like the local community, so don't be shy.

[Smokeyr67]

Thanks for your info guys.

I haven't decided when or where I'm going yet, my vest is packed, fed and watered and I'm looking at the weather forecasts daily. As I'm travelling light, I'm only going to go for 3 days so the likelyhood of getting to a remote spot is unlikely, but hey, why not be prepared.

Smokey

[Rusty2]

Hey Smokeyr67 ,
Geez mate , be careful . Living on the edge of the wilderness when I was a kid , I saw a goanna that looked like it was 20 foot long . Mind you , I was about nine . I also saw an extremely large python when I was 18 . It stretched from one side of the road to the other and when I was 20-21 a large puma/cougar bounded across the road in front of my car at night . At least take a machette with you .

Take care and good luck Rusty2.........

P.S use your nose to smell for anything unusual .

[Smokeyr67]

I went for a walk around Mt Glennie, all I saw was water. I might wander toward Mt Lindsay next time (when i get a new bivvie bag - it was rather cool under the hootchie)