Mike, total trip kms was 3,993km. We drove 350km (at 30kph) on the property and only covered about 1/3 of it. Our host owns a total of 1.2 million acres in that part of Australia which is spread over at least 2+ different propertys.

Camels are a feral introduced pests. IMHO a 'must do' and great practise for bigger bore owners. Not a challenging 'hunt' if you believe suffering and effort makes a successful trip.

Camels can double their population every 9 years and for every Kangaroo out there you will see 100 camels. They are becoming that common. It will become a more recognised problem once they reach major population areas.

I have finished boiling the skull and the brain cavity is not very large and flat'ish' across the crown of the skull. A brain shot needs to go inbetween the eye and ear but not below that line. The skull bone is not that thick.

The Minister for War and Finance has granted permission to return in November when temperatures will be between 21 C at night and 39 C during the day. Game will be concentrated on the water and I will be still hunting for pigs over waterholes. Cam is taking a mate and they can do the hard yards

I want to spend more time up in the Simpson Desert which I found strangely spiritual in its uniqueness.