Murray Horsfield went missing last weekend when he was hunting in the Dart River catchment. He was last heard from on Sunday afternoon.
He was wearing camouflage clothing and carrying an olive-green pack.
Police and LandSAR volunteers spent Thursday night and Friday searching in the area. Murray's family and friends continue to arrive from Australia to offer assistance.
Murray's wife Teana says, "Murray is a very capable hunter, but he has been missing since Monday and we need your help.
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