Hunting Arete Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dave Byrnes: Hunter and conservationist
Hunting. It is a deep and complicated thing, far more than just the kill. Hunting Arete explores the people in it, their lives, motivations and challenges.
Brad is a Idahoin family man who craves time in outdoors. Like many he started with little gear and knowledge and forged a path to sucess in the mountains.
He is passionate about sharing his adventures on Youtube. All of his work is fantastic but, I consider his video of his Frank Church Wilderness to trully capture all the facets of backcountry hunting.
Bard is a owner in Argali Outdoors which are making some incrdibly lightweight backcountry tents. Well worth a look at.
Thanks for listening. Dave
This time round a solo recording, dipping my toe into some possible, helpful, extra content. Let me know if you want more.
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Ian Porter has a passion for shooting and mechanical engineering. Put the two together with some drive and amibition, throw in a CNC Mill and Porter Machine Works was born.
This is the story of how he got to here and now.
After a completing her Degree, Lora Young decided to head south from her native USA to the lands Down Under.
Here began adventure hunting in lands from rugged alpine mountains to tropical wetlands. What awaited her in the future unknown.
Once again, I see the gift of what hardship can bring; the objectivity, and clarity of mind and purpose that drives many to fight for what is most important and relish it all.
It can't be bought no matter the personal treasures one has amassed.
TIME.
Reg is a veteran Sambar hunter with a passion for video and photography. He lives for time in the mountains and the solace, peace and belonging he feels there. Now in the twilight of his hunting he is passionate about sharing what hunting is truly about, especially through his YouTube Channel.
Even after a stroke near took his life, and mobility, three years ago, Reg rehabed himself, and is back out in the hills on a very regular basis. His life is an example to all.
This time round I talk with Jay Orange from Orange Accuracy on the differences and challenges with a long range shot when hunting as opposed to on a range. We talk position, variables, unknowns and big stuff ups.
In this episode I am joined by Ross from High Caliber, an Australian owned and supplier of Aussie made gun cleaning products.
With a background in hunting Ross knew there were improvements to be had.
I talk with Tasmanian couple Tracey and Wayne Turale on their experiences of hunting, their involvement in the sport, gear and the numerous hunts they have done in the US.
No, Tracey and Wayne are not a rich. They just saved hard to follow their passion in life and built lifelong friendships on chance meetings.
We can all learn from this discussion to spread the proper understanding of hunting and its benefits to main stream citizens of Australia. And with food dependency front and centre during COVID what better opportunity would we get in spreading some venison diplomacy.
If we were to distill what we love about hunting, or indeed any other pursuit, it is the experiences. Indeed experiences, and where they occur for Hunters are similar for other pursuits. I talk with Fly Fisher and author Greg French on the similarities, why they are important to us, and the complexity in the whole management and protection of them.
Be it the US, NZ, Canada or Australia, hunting , getting there, and earning a crust to make it happen is all part of the adventure of life. I talk with Montana resident Josh Keller about how its done in the Nor-west of USA. Thanks for listening.
John Barklow took lessons from the best in the world in many disciplines, and help present those to some of the best Special Operations soldiers in the world, to make them, better performers.
We dive down the hole on some of what Hunters can learn.
Rob came to hunting after a chance and solo experience with a wild deer in a Australian National Park.
His thirst for knowledge pushed him to know more. And with more answers came more questions.
Before he knew it he was way down the path to becoming a avid hunter and conservationist which he combined with life lessons to embrace a satisfying and healthy lifestyle for his young family.
Optics. The selection is huge, binoculars, or spotting copes. What goes into them? Why the price difference? Where's value for money? I talk with Cade from MAVEN Built Optics and discuss the issues.
Franco, an Italian living and working in France, married to a Kiwi and originally anti-hunting. We take a dive into his motivations perceptions and emotions surrounding hunting.
Public Lands, Hunting, Hunters and Alex Proft from Aussie Bush Harvest.
Profty and two local Public Land Hunters join me in the wilds of a New South Wales State Forest to chat about all things hunting and conservation.
The first episode in a series on Australian made Hunting gear. I dive into the whole adventure of the challenges of design, revision, manufacture, and marketing of a home made product with Corey of BOSCABEL Weapon Systems.
Whether you are in Australia or anywhere else in the world you support locally made kit if it meets your standard. Give them a go, politely provide feedback and give a opportunity for improvement.
I catch up with passionate outdoors man, and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers member, Shane Broadby to discuss his all encompassing interest of hunting with rifle and shotgun to fly fishing on both Private and Public Lands.
Ty and I dive deep into his dedicated approach to hunting, fishing, public lands access, his love of the backcountry and his role at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.
Two podcasters, with common ground of hunting and a passion for learning, get together across the Ditch.
Is this an example of living a 'Life Less Ordinary'?
Game Wardens, do they make a difference? In reality nothing to be feared by Hunters doing the right thing. On the other hand, well you may just feel the full force of the law.
If we as Hunters want to improve and protect our image to normal citizens then we need to own that. And the right enforcement of the laws pertaining to and surrounding hunting can make a huge difference.
Australian Dan Watson joins me to talk about all things to do with Guiding in British Columbia.
Public Lands Access; Its pivotal for ongoing hunting and fishing all round the world. What are the issues and how can we help improve the access situation?
Hal Herring, Outdoor Writer and host of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast talks with me about these issues, our understanding and where to from here.
Joel Turner joins me to talk about marksmanship and the state of mind leading to a effective and accurate shooting, be that with bow, rifle or pistol.
With almost twenty years as a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor in the US state of Oregon, and a history as a avid hunter, Joel started ShotIQ to train hunters on the process to benefit all aspects of hunting.
Can it help you?
Hunting, our motivations, and what it adds to the Human Condition. Greig has long thought about these topics, and like his hunting, his thoughts continue to evolve.
Jimmy and I talk with Chris of C.R.Lewis Contracting about the intersection of Hunting, Shooting, Conservation and Pest Management.
I talk with Joseph Peters, the owner of Hard Yards Hunting, a New Zealand Guiding Operation. Joseph gives a fair dinkum perspective on hunter attitudes, conservation, gear and making hunters voices count in the realm of policy makers in the South Pacific.
Shannon and I discuss starting hunting young and coming back to it later in life. The challenges of finding people, places and gear to hunt with, as a woman.
We jump into the benefits of Public Lands and her first big adventure hunting internationally.
Josh James, the Kiwi Bushman. What can I say other than thanks Josh and thanks to the listener that suggested talking with Josh.
Josh is no holds barred when it came to the conversation. There was no brief for this one and it was a blast to spend time with Josh.
His willingness to talk about his personal life and what he has learnt in becoming a better man is refreshing. All credit to you Josh and once again thanks mate.
Mountain Hunter Fitness is a mix of elements like no other activity. Loads increase with success in the bush. Endurance is required with heavy weight and long climbs. Speed, flexibility and agility combine to meet the requirements to ensure fast travel, without injury across rough terrain, at a moments notice when closing in.
But that is just the physical side. If one cant match it with mental toughness then the game is over.
I talk with Ara & Dustin from MTNTOUGH in Bozeman, Montana. But don't worry you can undertake their programs, fully supported, anywhere in the world.
Are you MTNTOUGH?
I explore the real life as a NZ Government Culler in the Eighties with John Royle.
John worked first with Forests NZ, and then onto New Zealand Dept of Conservation culling Goats, Pigs, Rabbits and Wild Cattle in wild and remote areas right across New Zealand.
Far from the fun and romantic pursuit we think it might be John describes the challenges of terrain, weather and working with others.
He also touches on the complex and often ideologically driven philosophies behind culling wild animals.
When it all goes south who is coming and how does it happen? Graeme Nickerson, 40 year Rescue Helicopter Air Crew veteran, puts us in the picture.
Graeme tells us about his personal and professional experiences, the behind the scenes processes and the aircraft capabilities.
I'd like to thank Westpac Rescue for their assistance in recording this podcast.
With thanks & utmost respect to all military personnel, I talk with Jeremy from TacMed Aust. A ex-special forces medic who served in Afghanistan, a specialist in First Aid in Remote Environments were critical intervention is utmost.
We discuss a few scenarios, skill and gear that can potentially stop even a minor incident going south in a major way.
This episode I am joined by Aussie Huntress Sarah Wynd, a passionate hunter from Victoria, Australia.
In 2017 Sarah became the inaugural female winner of the Australian Deer Association's Arthur Bentley Trophy. The award for the best free range Sambar Stag hunted and scored in a calendar year.
Like Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young, the AB Award comes from the scoring of heads to track the quality of wild deer across their range.
Sarah and I chatted on the challenges for women in hunting and her love of the adventure.
Randy Newberg, Hunter, talks with me about all things hunting. His passions and beliefs, where it comes from and why wildlife is important to him.
We cover some sources of info and basics on planning a hunt after North American species, how to make it happen. Then what you might expect when you get there and who are good people to talk to.
Thanks for listening.
Flygal, April Vokey, & I dive down some rabbit holes on opinions, attitudes and honesty to one's self in the hunting and fishing realm.
Having had the passion for fishing since childhood, April built a life around fishing, establishing a guiding business Flygal and then expanding across into the world of podcasts with Anchored.
April is a recent member of the exclusive club of motherhood and continues to fish and hunt with her daughter by her side.
Just this year she joined Steve Rinella's Meateater Crew.
This is her story, thoughts and experiences.
Cam Speedy, Kiwi Hunter & Biologist, discusses Game Management. A man with proven runs on the board in the hunting community having worked for the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation and the Sika Foundation.
He talks about the dynamics of the rut/roar/bugle and how it varies with differing sex ratios. How good herd management improves trophy quality, entire herd quality and the environment for all native wildlife populations.
This is Anthony Campbell's story of growing up with his Father hunting, the lead up to and the tragic fall that resulted in Tony's death whilst they were hunting Bull Tahr on New Zealand's South Island west coast and the subsequent completion of a unfinished hunt by Anthony.
Traditional Bow Hunter, Jimmy Beehag, talks about all aspects of hunting with the gear of ages and his thoughts on how hunters are perceived regardless of our chosen path and how we might improve the image of Hunting to those that are not part of our community.
Roy Sloan, President FWF, talks about management of Non-native Game in a Wilderness Area.
How it is important for Hunters to take the lead on these issues, use networking and professional multi-faceted approaches that prove performance to the government bodies we are trying to influence.
Barry Howlett, Executive Office of Australian Deer Association talks about what happens behind the scenes to protect, promote and propagate Hunters' rights.
Any representative organisation is only as strong as its members participation and feedback. The more we assist then the greater the impact we can have on the positive perspectives of hunting.
This involvement makes it so much easier for people like Barry to to fight and promote our interest. And this goes for any hunter or fishing organisation and it members anywhere in the world.
I am joined by Nathan Foster from Terminal Ballistics Research to discuss a broad range of rifle and shooting related topics.
Nathan has recently published a five book bundle on all facets of maintenance, accurizing, reloading and long range shooting technique for hunters.
Robbie Kroger from Blood Origins joins me on this episode.
We discuss his life, a unique connection to hunting, his work professionally and his Passion, Blood Origins.
How do hunters and huntresses show the world that there is more to us than the just the kill?
Blood Origins is, I think, part of the solution.
Thanks for listening.
Daz Horkings joins me to talk about his love of the mountains, hunting, gear and equipment and the importance of Public Lands Hunting.
I talk with John Royle, NZ Hunting Guide, on the future of Thar Hunting in light of the NZ Governments impending cull.
Ten Years ago Rob Fickling set out on a journey to produce the best gear he could for hunting in Australia; Moroka30 was born. Now his gear can be found right across the globe.
This is just some of the Moroka30 Story.
Doug Read, two times Arthur Bentley Trophy winner for the best Sambar Stag taken in the year. And one of them at over the age of 60. All of us could learn something from Doug.
Jamie Carle, Mountainman_NZ , joins me to talk about how he came to hunting, what it means to him and the continuing challenges it provides to us all.
I talk to Michael Gibson on his continuing journey in hunting. Where he started out and the challenges he continues with to this day and beyond.
Dave travels to Sydney to talk to Johannes Nothdurfter of Swarovski Optik about his life and Hunting.
Des Owens, Matt Hanson and Dave Byrnes sit down to talk about how 25 years of hunting evolves between great mates.
Matt & Dave travel to Tamworth in Nor-West New South Wales to speak with Craig Mearns, passionate husband, father, hunter and owner of Calibre Country.
Dave is in Wodonga, Victoria, talking with Chris Rudd about hunting, deer and dogs. Chris's breed of choice is the Vizsla. We talk about how, why and what he cam to hunt with them, sucesses, failures and a few other topics. Leigh from Bolt Action joins us.
Bolt Action Productions is the creation of Steve and Leigh, best mates since childhood. Their YouTube channel, of the same name, started as a place to keep and share their memories of all things to do with their true passions of hunting and fishing.
More than one of their mates said it was too good to keep hidden – so Steve went public. Everyday Bolt Action Productions receives more followers.
On a visit down south Hunting Arete caught up with the boys and discussed motivations and passion that drive their hunting and fishing, the future of hunting and why we should all care about how we portray ourselves as hunters.