The Hunters Campfire - Australian Hunting: Recent Episodes
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The Hunters Campfire is a special place. It’s where we connect, we share, we learn and laugh.
The Hunters Campfire Podcast is all that and more as we bring together new hunters, old hands, industry experts and those who advocate for the Australian hunting lifestyle to our digital campfire.
If you’re a new hunter starting out, you’re looking for your next challenge or want to understand the politics of public land hunting we’ve got something for you.
You’ll find our podcasts on Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and plenty of other platforms and if you want more, head on over to our YouTube Channel, The Hunters Campfire for our how to and hunting videos along with the full video productions of every podcast.
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Good hunting,
Mark, Ian and Jono
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss what’s happening in NSW with the new Bill put forward by SFFP as well as the cultural perspectives, and economic implications of public land hunting.
Mark, then covers off on Leard State Forest while Ian talks about hunting dog training, and what’s next for Beretta Dogs!
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire the guys wrap part 2 of their April Deer hunt – with a focus on Fallow Deer.
Make sure to stick around for the special announcement about Hunt Camp 2026, we’re taking it on the road!
This one has it all, from a wrap up of Jono’s Fallow Deer Hunt, his fishing trip for monster GTs, Mark’s podcast appearance on The Australian Hunting Connection podcast, and the importance of introduction kids to the hunting lifestyle.
Of course, we reflect on the recent Federal Election results and even put Ian to the Citizenship test!
Tonight, around the campfire the crew relive their recent Red Deer Hunts.
For Ian it's his first fully guided hunt, for Jono a club hunt on an allocated block while Mark returns to his private blocks just outside Kilcoy.
With everyone experiencing a successful hunt there’s lot to talk about.
Enjoy
With Jono away, Ian and Mark break down their Red Deer approach, talk about the very new, and very cool Hunters Campfire Outdoor Edge knives and a give a shout out a special fan of ‘the Poddy’.
The conversation then moves onto technology in the field including the power of Starlink, staying in touch with ZOLEO and will Hybrid EV utes, like the New Ford Ranger be the end of 12 volt power in camp.
Enjoy!
In this Hunters Campfire special, we share the campfire with Lawson White, owner of Nature's Perks, a service offering guided hunts and educational courses.
The wide-ranging conversation focuses on red deer hunting strategies, public vs. private land hunting, the importance of building relationships for access and even touch on the latest corner crossing rulings from the USA.
The crew also emphasize hearing and skin protection, explore hunting competitions, membership benefits, and community engagement. They highlight the stunning hunting property, support services, and encourage listeners to explore membership options and book adventures.
With Hunt Camp just around the corner the guys talk about getting through Cyclone Alfred and reflect on what gear worked, what didn’t and how they can improve for both emergency situations and camping, with Mark dropping a controversial call on certain Yeti products.
The conversation moves to the new hybrid Ford Ranger and its potential hunting and camping applications. To wrap things up the crew then turn their attention to the current political landscape, the upcoming Federal election, that all important community support, cooking adventures, game meat, hunting regulations, drone technology.
Tonight around the campfire the guys kick things off with an impromptu visit that causes just a little bit of pandemonium at Jono’s place.
With that settled, the conversation then moves to the Perun series of torches from Olight, as well as gear for hunting Red Deer.
There is also a discussion about firearm laws, ammunition trends, and even some camp cooking tips along the way.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Mark and Jono are waiting for Alfred, while Ian dials in from Sydney. Unless of course it’s all a "hoax"!
Talk turns to Cyclone prep, wet weather gear, ammo, the difference between .30-06 and .308 as well as answering some questions from you, our listeners. So, keep them coming.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Mark, Ian, and Jono discuss the new gear from OLIGHT, along with Tatonka packs, and butchering game.
The conversation then moves to engaging with the community, the upcoming kayak fishing trip, eye dominance in shotgunnning, pre-scouting, hunt camp prep, the Huntfit program, and a long range look at the weather for the Roar, and Rut.
Tonight around the campfire we speak with Kate Fantinel.
Kate is a passionate activist for shooters who is leading a legal challenge to the soon to be implemented WA gun laws.
Over two nights (we had internet issues) we speak with Kate about her journey from hunting with her Dad in country South Australia, to competitive universality pistol shooter to running for a Senate ticket in Western Australia as Lady Liberty AND a whole lot more!
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire the crew kick things off with a continuing conversation about the new Queensland State Parliament, and the importance, or otherwise of voting.
Like always food is on the menu with Mark and Jono praising the eating qualities of Buffalo Biltong and Jerky. While it might seem far away the guys talk give a rundown on their planned scouting trips in preparation for 2025 followed by a discussion about the not so deadly Platypus and people getting attacked by Otters!
To top it all off, there is even some exciting news about soon to be released The Hunters Campfire merch!
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss the upcoming Qld State Election, The Hunters Campfire’s participation in a NSW Forest users study, getting ready for Deer season, Summertime shot gunning and turning Buffalo into burgers, biltong and trophy mounts.
What, huh, Marsupial Gear isn’t Australian, but there is a Kangaroo on it?
Ian makes a startling discovery about his new, favourite bino harness. The guys talk about the importance of quality gear. Mark gives an update of his Buffalo burgers, his Buff skull trophy preparation and the benefits of maceration.
Jono shows off his Biltong machine. The guys debate the value of a good sous vide. Together they figure out what exactly is a gaucho, and of course talk about what’s next on the hunting and fishing calendar…
Welcome to Blah, Blah, Blah Round 4
6 hunters, 1 armed with the struggle sticks, 2 vehicles, 2 trailers, a mountain of gear, 7 Buffalo, 10 pigs, about 100kg of meat, 1 bushfire, +6,500 kilometres and 75 hours of driving.
The Hunters Campfire NT Buffalo Express for 2024 is done and dusted, and tonight around the campfire Ian, Jono and Mark are joined by Adam, Trevor and Michael to relive, rehash, remember and rejoice in this year’s BIG, BIG, BIG event!
A very special thanks to Beretta Australia, Valhalla Tactical, ZOLEO, Athena Spatial, Bush Edge, Tatonka and Hunt tech for all your support.
Yes, we are going back next year…
Welcome to our first dedicated Q&A podcast with Errol Mason, author of Secrets of the Sambar and the Hunt Smart System.
Tonight, we ask Errol, should hunters consider taking more Hinds to help control deer numbers?
To answer all your questions about buying your first, or next rifle tonight around the campfire we lay it out, from first thoughts to opening your wallet.
Along the way we take you through a step-by-step approach to make your next purchase, your best purchase.
This is the one you’ve been waiting for.
It’s time to celebrate hitting the ton with podcast friends Zach Williams, Matt Mc, The Frank, and Cody Gearon.
There’s some sledging, some more sledging and in between a little bit of serious stuff about the future of hunting and how we can all play our part in keeping it alive and thriving in Australia.
Tonight, the campfire crew are joined by Tom Auger, Managing Director of Pro Tactical and the official agent for John Rigby & Co (Australia and New Zealand).
With a long connection to the gun trade, Tom shares with us his journey from working behind the gun shop counter, to becoming the lead agent for the famous Rigby rifle brand here in Australia. The guys cover off on a wide range of topics from shooting, travel and the importance of positioning hunting in a positive light now and for the future.
Of course, the guys get caught up in the history of Rigby and what it's really like to own one of arguably the world best hunting rifles.
Enjoy
Tonight, the Campfire Crew chat about their early September return to the Northern Territory to hunt Asiatic Water Buffalo.
Whilst their first trip in 2022 was a real fly in, fly out gig, this time around the crew are road tripping it - with plenty of gear, plenty of tech and a little more experience on board.
They are even planning on bringing some of the Buffalo back for the freezer.
Enjoy
Tonight we have a two for one deal around the campfire. We kick things off with a chat to campfire friend Rhys Bosley, the Independent Candidate for Algester.
Rhys is a strong and dedicated public land advocate and has taken the next step by throwing his hat in the ring by running as an Independent in the forthcoming Qld State Election.
After saying goodbye to Rhys, the campfire conversation turns to shotgunning and Ian’s recent, and ongoing success as a sporting shooter.
Enjoy
The Campfire Crew
So much to talk about! Ammo, scopes, the principles of gunpowder design, ancient shot towers, fighting the good fight against bureaucracy, skull preparation and plenty more in between.
Welcome to Blah, Blah, Blah Part 3!
Tonight, we experience the strategies, the tactics, the tension, the controversy, the scoring, the judging, the ecstasy of triumph, and the agony of defeat that was 2024 Weekend Grand Slam.
Well, that’s what we reckon anyway!
Tonight, the campfire crew are joined by Roy Butler MP, member for Barwon in the NSW Parliament. With a patch covering over 44% of the State, Roy spends most of his time cross crossing the district to meet with constituents about the issues, challenges and opportunities affecting Barwon. Around the campfire the guys cover off on a wide range of topics from politics, the supposed extinction of kangaroos, the genius of rewilding dairy cattle, hunting, shooting, rifle and gun collections. Though for Mark there is a whole lot of reminiscing about road tripping with the family through far west New South Wales…
Tonight, around the campfire with speak with Ned Makim about the Australian Pig Dog Hunters Association (APDHA), The Great Australian Pig Hunt and the 10,000 Ears Project.
Both the Hunt and Ear projects are examples of real hunter advocacy in action.
They promote and position recreational hunters as citizen scientists and environmentalists. It’s all about hunters collecting data that can be used to gain a better understanding of the numbers, location and movement of wild pigs in Australia and most importantly the efforts, and effectiveness of recreational hunters as a part of the solution.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire we speak with Clemente Scribani Rossi and Scott Allen from Beretta Australia about their recent African hunting adventures in Namibia.
With lots of information to share, including a game animal price list - if you’ve ever wondered about hunting Africa, then this is the podcast for you.
As an added bonus Clem and Scott give us a run down on some of the new products from Steiner and Burris they put to the test in the African bush.
Enjoy
Tonight, round the campfire, Rohan Kelly gives us the low down on his recent SUCCESSFUL hunting adventure to Stewart Island in pursuit of the elusive South Pacific White Tail.
From inspiration, to making it happen, Rohan walks us through what you need to do to make the long trip to Stewart Island, and back a success
Tonight, the Campfire crew discuss what worked, what didn’t and what they want to upgrade following this year’s Fallow Deer Rut and Red Deer Roar…
Tonight around the campfire Ian, Jono and Mark discuss nutrition, hydration, the challenges of eating well during long days in the field as well as some of their favourite hunt camp, and backpack feeds.
Tonight, around the campfire we speak with Josh Haines about his recent success in completing the Australian Deer Grand slam.
In finally taking a Hoggie, Hainesy has now successfully hunted all six Australian species of Deer including Fallow, Red, Sambar, Rusa, Chital and Hog Deer.
Enjoy
It's often said the real work begins when you have game on the ground.
With Deer Camp just around the corner the crew are focused on getting ready and getting going.
After a quick report on a recent Brisbane Valley Red Deer hunt the conversation turns to pack choices and some of the new packs they’ll be testing out during the 2024 Rut, including gear from Mystery Ranch and Tatonka.
And as always there is talk about ZOLEO, this time what happens when you press the SOS button...
If you're looking for some pre-season inspiration to help you achieve your hunting goals in 2024, well pull up a chair, get comfortable and follow along as Michael Granger retells his story of a bow hunter with a dream, the dream of taking a public land Buck!
It's a 6am start for the crew as they connect with Canada to share a conversation with Chelsey Harasym from Avenza Systems.
Just like the previous Google Earth podcast, the guys quickly realise just how much free mapping and navigation power they've have been carrying around on our phones without even knowing it!
Tonight, around the campfire we are joined by Jason.
After reaching out to the Campfire crew with a lot questions about names, numbers, inches, millimetres, twist rates, ammo, gauges, bores and a whole lot more – we decided the best way to help Jason out was to invite him around for a chat. So, it you’re new to speaking gun, this one is for you!
With the Red and Fallow Rut, and Hunt Camp 2024 fast approaching, the Campfire Crew talk trail camera selection and set-up, individual rifle and ammo choices for the year, and all the other stuff they need to get ready for April.
Enjoy!
Tonight, it’s a true campfire chat with the guys chopping and changing from one topic to another, with the odd thoughtful pause thrown in for good measure.
Now, there is some gold amongst it all, so get comfortable, and get ready for Blah, Blah, Blah Round 2.
Big data hunting!
If you’re wondering what all the clicking is, that’s the sound of the Campfire crew busily exploring Google Earth Pro as Rob from Athena Spatial opens our eyes to the power of open access geospatial tools and big data.
Taking e-scouting to a whole new level - Rob wows us with what’s on offer and shows us, through adjusting just a couple of settings, State Forest maps from a whole different perspective.
Enjoy!
Tonight around the campfire we talk with Lawson White from Wild Game on Open Flame and Up North Adventures.
Lawson is a true hunting all rounder: rifle and L Plate Bowman, butcher, cook, hunting and fishing outfitter and now hunting and outdoor educator through his Hunting and Butchery Beginners courses.
If that isn’t enough for you, Episode 80 features our new intro, and there is even some controversy in the new Q&A section.
Enjoy
Welcome to the Campfire crew’s first (recorded) podcast for 2024.
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss the new Polaris side-by-side, camper trailers, commentative action hero watches, burr proof pants, thermal optics, new ammo and a whole lot more.
Of course, they also tackle the really big question, how do we manage to tow it all?
Enjoy
This week’s campfire opens with an in depth wrap up of the new Steiner Predator LRF 10x42 binoculars. The conversion then moves onto Ian’s recent trip to Nundle and the challenges, and opportunities of hunting through Summer. Enjoy
This week the guys talk about gear, pools, brown alerts, deer, butchering in the heat, setting up trail cameras, thinking about the 2024 Rut and Roar and Ian’s upcoming trip to Nundle.
Oh yeah, and one not so great joke...
With Jono missing in action, Ian and Mark discuss their camera and audio set ups.
Along the way the guys talk about the gear that works for them, the gear that hasn’t lived up to expectations and their current go to kits.
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite podcast friend Haroon from Khan Adventures and his hunting compadre Ali to the campfire to talk about Halal.
What follows is an in-depth conversation about belief, ethics, personal morality, intent, animal welfare and meant processing.
Enjoy
The Hon. Robert Borsak, MLC is an elected representative of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in the New South Wales Legislative Council.
A lifelong hunter and fisher, Robert has been taking the fight to both sides of politics since 2010. His experiences in the often-combative world of politics gives him a unique perspective on how to get things done. He also has one of the best trophy rooms collections we’ve even seen!
Enjoy.
Big picture, little picture: Public land ethics and Shot placement.
Tonight, we cover all bases. From the new ethics of public and hunting, to shot placement and how best to get that animal on the ground, up on your wall, in the freezer and on the dinner plate!
Worried about not having the right gear?
The crew reflect on their own personal journeys as hunters and how they started out with a rifle, some ammo and not much else.
Enjoy
Dreaming about a Fraser Island fishing camp adventure?
In this episode the guys breakdown their most recent trip, discuss gear requirements, give some pointers for first time 4 Wheel Drivers and of course talk about fishing.
Finding Deer, hunting Deer, shooting, and missing Deer and even eating Deer. It all happened on Operation Venison!
Tonight we talk to Australia’s # 1 Hunting podcast guest, sh!tposter and experienced hunter Cody Gearon.
From his home base in Bathurst, we talk with Cody about life on the land, helicopters, hunting, rifles, calibres and a whole lot of other stuff.
He also is a pretty good podcast intro and outro speaker too!
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite Carl Gustav Schulin-Howaldt to the campfire.
Get ready for a wide ranging conversation with Aimpoint’s Regional Sale Director, Carl Gustav Schulin-Howaldt. With a region that covers most of Europe, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, Carl is a well travelled and highly experienced hunter.
Along the way the guys get to talking about the history of red dot optics, European hunting politics, and hunting across Scandinavia, Central Europe, the and ‘Stans - while Mark begins planning The Great Hunters Campfire European Hunting Vacation!
Enjoy
With Jono missing in action, Mark and Hurls cover off on what’s been happening around The Hunters Campfire.
What happens when you get 4 hunting podcasters together? This is what happens.
Tonight, it’s a no introductions, jump straight into it, rambling conversation across all sorts of topics, issues, and ideas.
Along the way Matt puts to the campfire crew a bunch of questions that lead everyone down a burrow full of crazy rabbit holes.
It’s different that’s for sure!
Enjoy
Tonight, the campfire crew talk about ways they go about hunting a new State Forest.
Mark, Ian and Jono cover off on their individual approaches to hunting, the gear they take, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and the best way to make your hunt an enjoyable, and productive experience.
Enjoy
Tonight, the campfire crew take a deep dive into gear.
Starting with a chat about their newly acquired ZOLEO Satellite comms, the campfire conversation moves to exploring the different rifle set-ups Ian, Jono and Mark will be using for the rest of 2023, while Mark brings the conversation to a close with an ‘Ode to the .30-06'.
Enjoy
Tonight, the campfire crew share their own experiences of the 2023 Red Deer Roar and Fallow Deer Rut.
Combining hunting on both private and public land across Queensland and New South Wales, the crew give their take on the rutting season, as well as their successes, and back to the drawing board moments.
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite Craig Golding back to the campfire.
This time around Craig Golding from Hook and Bone Outdoors shares his most recent hunting adventures in South Africa with the campfire crew.
Something he describes as the ‘best hunt ever’ Craig provides some honest and forthright advice on travelling to and from South Africa, the costs involved in a multiday hunt, taxidermy, shipping, and how, for him, using a locally based outfitting service was the smart way to go.
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite Byron Young to the campfire.
As Gunsmith and Workshop Supervisor for Beretta Australia, Byron enjoys a wealth of knowledge, and experience in building, modifying and improving rifles, shotgun and pistols.
He is also the Hunters Campfire crew’s gunsmith of choice, having worked with the team on a number of projects including the customised Tikka CTR and Beretta BRx-1 builds.
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite Louis Brown to the campfire.
Aussie Ex-pat Louis Brown is a true outdoor adventurer. After leaving Oz and living in the UK, Louis decided to try his luck in Canada and hasn’t looked back.
Through experiences including working as a guide and outfitter, and more recently as an avid hunter and mountaineer, Louis is making the most of the wild of Canada.
Tonight, we invite Errol Mason to the campfire.
Errol Mason is a highly regarded authority on the behaviour and habits of Sambar Deer as well as the author of the Secrets of the Sambar and Hunt Smart System series of books.
Tonight, we invite Alexander Proft to the campfire.
With an engaging, and authentic social media presence, Profty is a well known, respected and highly regarded member of the Australian hunting community.
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite Paige Donald to the campfire.
Living a life firmly connected to the land, Paige shares with The Campfire Crew her experiences as a Contract musterer, what really happens behind the scenes on a national TV show, her adventures as a pig dogger, rifle hunter and keen shotgunner, and her continuing journey as a rough stock rodeo rider and women’s rodeo advocate.
Enjoy
Tonight, we invite Craig Pringle to the campfire.
Freelance Cinematographer, Director and Producer, Craig and his team at Black Fox Productions are the creative force behind the new Australian made, and produced TV series, The Season.
Along the way we talk with Craig about his vision for a purely Australian hunting show, the challenges of selling the concept to the networks and all the hard work involved.
Enjoy
Mark, Ian and Jono
Tonight, we invite Peter Ryan to the campfire. Gun writer, columnist, photographer and published author, Peter is a hunting adventurer with a flair for the written word, and keen photographic eye.
From New Zealand, Australia, the USA, the UK, Europe, Africa and even door knocking in South America, Peter has experienced hunting, and hunting traditions from across much of the world, and lived to tell the story!
Enjoy Mark, Ian and Jono
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Okay team, as a follow up to the recent Zeb Jones Sambar Hunter podcast we’ve brought him back to talk about his international hunting experiences. This time around Zeb shared some of his adventures chancing game through North America.
As a bonus, our listeners had the chance to get in on the action and ask Zeb his thoughts on how to make their own adventures a reality.
Tonight, we invite Ben Richards to the Campfire to discuss his journey from a self-motivated start in the sport of shooting, to a chance encounter that led to fox hunting over dogs, and again to Fallow Deer and finally Sambar.
Along the way we pick his brain about thermal optics and how they can benefit hunters in locating game.
Tonight, we invite Daniel Kuhl to the Campfire.
Wanting to add to the current conversation, Daniel reached out to the Campfire Team after listening to our recent podcast about the National Feral Deer Action Plan. With a wealth of knowledge about invasive species control and management, Daniel provides a different view on what he believes are some of the misconceptions about the Plan, as well as answers some our questions about how best to make your submission as effective as possible.
Check out Dan's submission here as a reference to help you complete your own. https://www.eurekatactical.com/blogs/national-feral-deer-action-plan-our-response-1/proposal-to-include-recreational-hunting-in-the-national-feral-deer-action-plan
From the heartland of Sambar country, we are excited to share with you all a great chat with Zeb Jones. Part one of a two-part discussion, we get to know Zeb, his passion for hunting, mentoring others, his progression into guiding and all his experiences along the way.
I am sure most of you know who Zeb is but if not, you can find his content here:
@ZebrasSambarhuntingAdventures
https://www.instagram.com/zebraj82
https://www.zebrashunting.com
Here is our take on the recently released National Feral Deer Action Plan. As hunters we have to be across these types of documents, and make sure our voices are heard.
After receiving a phone call from one of our listeners, we decided to set up a discussion on Deer hunting basics, and how to apply them to the Nundle Public Land system
To kick off the New Year we invite Gemma Dunn: SSAA National Coaching and Membership Development Manager and Australian Women’s Shooter Editor back to the campfire.
From Moose, and Whitetail Hunting in Finland, testing the new SAKO 100 rifle, breaking Australian land speed records and planning a hunt in February with the HC crew, this ‘cast covers a lot of ground in 98 minutes.
Enjoy The HC Crew
Tonight, the Campfire Crew chat with Hunter Michael Granger about getting started in bow hunting, making the most of your time away, and his success in exploring Public Land hunting opportunities including an depth focus on Benbraggie State Forest.
Join The Hunters Campfire crew as we close out our recent NT hunting adventure series with a wrap up podcast.
We can't wait to go back!
Enjoy!
Ian, Mark, Jono
Tonight, around the campfire we talk with Jason Dietrich, Marketing Manager from NIOA about rifles, shotguns, scopes, ammo, including 155mm ammo, thermal optics, the New England region, the progression of hunting, and hunters in Australia, and all sorts of other cool stuff. As he works for NIOA I also ask him if he can get me a tank, he’s working on it!
Welcome to our first live podcast and QnA.
The main topic will be the NT trip but we also cover gear, state forest hunting and answer a bunch of questions from our loyal listeners.
Enjoy!
Jono, Mark, Ian
After meeting Jason at the 2022 Queensland Adventure HUNTING Expo, we knew we had to get him back around the campfire to talk about hunting Red Deer in Qld, exploring public land hunting, and fishing opportunities in NSW, and learn a little more about his epic hunting adventures across New Zealand.
Gather around everyone for 25 minutes of sun baked silliness.
It’s our last night in camp and with the total for the week standing at 8 Donkeys, 9 Pigs and 10 Buffalo everyone is ready to relax, enjoy a drink and share their experiences about one, very successful NT Buffalo hunting trip. Enjoy!
Tonight, we talk crocs, large calibre pistols, fishing, hunting and lots of other cool stuff with the member for the Qld State Electorate of Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto MP, Katter's Australian Party.
We also get around to more serious topics including how hunters present themselves to the public, the importance of continuing to push for public land hunting and making sure all voices are heard in a Parliament dominated by the major parties.
Following on from Calibre Craziness (EP28), the Hunters Campfire Crew (excluding Ian) talk all things rifles.
Not sure what a picatinny rail is, then let us pick it apart for you.
Cheers
The HCP Team
For the Women in your life, or the men if the so desire, Gabby discusses her range of women's hunting apparel line, why its important to her that she designed and retailed the products as well as a range of other things.
Check out this chat with Gabby
Join Mark as he has a great chat with David from Shooters Union Australia. You will learn all kinds of things you may not have known about how they have advocated and protected our rights as shooters. Things that may otherwise have impacted you personally.
This one deserves a listen.
Jono had a great chat with Bryce about all things pig hunting. From way up in the northern parts of Australia, Bryce had some great views on all things hunting.
Take a listen
Luke from Make Smith has a top quality range of hand made knives. We have a chat to him about his products and hunting life.
Check it out.
Mark from Bush Edge talks to us about his range of clothing and hunting gear. Retailer of the well known Twin Needle Bino rigs, scope and rifle covers and a lot more.
Matt from RMK is the creator and reseller of his fantastic range of leather goods to suit a range of hunters. From tool holders, round pouches, foraging bags and loads more.
Have a listen to this podcast to hear more about his AUS mad products!
Arron discusses a cool bit of kit that he has designed. A scope adaptor for your phone to assist those keen to take footage of their hunting adventures. Check them out!
Couch Session with Jason from Liquid Antler. Jason and Matt run an AUS based YouTube channel documenting their hunting adventures. Check them out
Another couch session at the expo with DPI Joe discussion a range of NSW Public land hunting topics.
Tonight, the Hunters Campfire crew are seriously outgunned as we talk speak with Gemma Dunn, SSAA Coaching and Membership Development Manager and Editor of Women in Shooting magazine.
Gemma brings a wealth of competitive shot gunning experience to the campfire as a past member of the Australia Shooting Team having competed at various World Cup events and World Summer University Games. Following on from a competitive career in shooting, Gemma made the move into shooting administration as the Shooting Sport Operations Manager at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
More lately Gemma’s interests have focused on rifle shooting and hunting, and as well as encouraging others to become involved in shooting and hunting.
Cheers Ian, Mark and Jono
The Hunters Campfire
thehunterscampfire@gmail.com
Huh, what, umm, is that inches or mm? Do I need a ruler? What the hell is a grain?
Hang on to your reloading benches folks, tonight we journey to the deep, dark underworld of calibres. Along the way we talk about the history, the options, what to get, what to avoid, where to start, where not to start, what we like, and everything in between. Mark and Jono try to educate (confuse) Ian in a way only they know how.
We hope you get something from this one, we think Ian did....
Cheers
The HCP Team
This week we bring Paul Michaels to the Podcast. A wealth of experience across his life as a professional possum trapper and then later in life as a dog trainer creating a world class online dog training program that many will have heard of - The Big Game Indicating Dog Blueprint and the Paumiko Dog guide.
Paul has also written a book, a classic kiwi yarn about his adventures in the bush.
Tune in for a fun chat about all of the above and much more.
You can find Paul, the training and the book at the following links. https://biggameindicatingdogs.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BigGameIndicatingDogs
https://paumikodogtraining.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Paumikodogtraining
https://www.instagram.com/paul_john_michaels/
Cheers Ian, Mark and Jono
The Hunters Campfire the hunterscampfire@gmail.com
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Tune in as we chat about the recent Brisbane Valley Red Deer Roar and Fallow Deer Rut in NSW.
Full of half-truths, wild speculation and not even a lick of scientific reasoning, if you are after the facts, you might want to check elsewhere.
However if you want to listen to three blokes talk about their most recent hunting experiences - well have we got a podcast for you!
Enjoy
Mark, Ian and Jono
With the Federal Election just around the corner, tonight the campfire crew speak with Mark Banasiak, Member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales presenting the Shooter, Fishers and Farmers Party.
As a keen hunter, past president of his SSAA branch and now an elected representative of hunters, fishers and farmer in NSW, Mark gives us some great insight into the challenges facing our hunting and fishing lifestyle, as well as the importance of a political voice, and how any help we can give goes a long way. Remember, your vote counts, use it wisely.
Enjoy Mark, Ian and Jono
The Hunters Campfire Crew
Want to know about Duck Hunting, well Troy is your man. So much knowledge, passion and determination for Hunting Ducks that makes this episode a great listen.
We hope you enjoy
Cheers
Ian, Mark and Jono
The Hunters Campfire
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You would be hard pressed to find a better example of a life spent outdoors. From first time hunting experiences with family, to working, and managing the family hunting and fishing business, to pursing a career in the gun trade, Chloe Golding has packed a lot of adventure into not so many years. With lots of insight, a few laughs and couple of ‘interesting stories’ we’re really happy to finally bring you this podcast.
Juan Peters is an Aussie serviceman and avid hunter. Making the most of his overseas deployment, Juan has experienced a number of the classic hunting adventures including Mule Deer, Whitetail, Turkey, Roe Deer, Squirrel - as well as the odd run in with Wolves and Bears. You'll find the podcast @ https://youtu.be/sfvhDX1mSG8 and on Spotify, Podbean, Amazon and Google. Cheers Mark, Ian and Jono
Let’s a Gear Talk, but not as you know it as we try our hand at podcasting around the campfire during a recent hunting trip.
We also use the conversation to introduce our newest member to the Hunters Campfire team, Jonathan Steele. It’s a little rough, at times we lose power, there is a dog involved, there is beer and rum involved, but somehow we manage to get all the audio, and video equipment working long enough to get ‘er done!
If you like a campfire chat, you’re going to like this one.
Cheers
Ian, Mark and Jono
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Dylan Smith – A Wilder Life
It’s podcast time, and tonight we are talking with Dylan Smith, YouTuber, writer, teacher, bowhunter, angler, passionate outdoors advocate and soon to be star of an upcoming episode of ‘The Season’ a brand new hunting and adventure Australian TV series.
You can join us around the campfire @ https://youtu.be/rpGEtkj5cio or listen in via your favourite podcast platform @ Spotify, Podbean, Google and Amazon.
FYI There is a time lag across the various podcasting platforms, so keep an eye out, however if you want it now - follow the YouTube link.
Don’t forget to like and subscribe.
Cheers
Mark and Ian thehunterscampfire@gmail.com
Spoken about on the Joe Rogan Experience, interviewed by the New York Times, featured on ABC, and attacked by Anonymous, Zach Williams is feral cat fur fashionista, avid rifle and bow hunter, dedicated bow fisher, Facebook page host, podcaster, YouTuber, and all round good bloke.
Find Zach Here
https://open.spotify.com/show/6oBUh7Hkee7QmSAiDuLZaL https://www.facebook.com/groups/498131890361078
You’re going to enjoy this one. Cheers, Mark and Ian
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https://thehunterscampfire.podbean.com/
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZWh1bnRlcnNjYW1wZmlyZS9mZWVkLnhtbA
https://open.spotify.com/show/2ab18Ty1YRnH8ceJDCOr3Q
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bf68321f-2041-4dc9-88b4-c432c57154ac
A podcast to all things hunting for Australian hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Tonight, we talk to Jonathan McGee direct from Leeds England. Jonathan is a world class shooting and hunting photographer and videographer, keen hunter and wing shooter, passionate advocate for wild game as a viable and sustainable food source and most recently the production effort behind a new subscription based TV series, the Untamed Anglers. https://www.untamedanglers.com He is also a damn fine bloke who is always willing to help people experience hunting and shooting first hand - having helped me get my first English Fallow, Pheasant and Pigeon.
Make sure to give this one a listen, a like and if you haven’t already subscribe to the YouTube Channel.
Enjoy Mark and Ian.
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https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.mcgee.142
A podcast to all things hunting for Australian hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 17 is a fun conversation with Chris Waters, The Australian Huntsman and creator of Hunting Trips Australia. Described by Chris as the AirBnB of hunting, the website: Hunting Trips Australia is a place where you can search for your next adventure. Leveraging off its success in connecting hunters to guides and outfitters, Chris has now launched a new approach to the traditional hunting club which is already getting lots of interest across the country.
Instagram - huntingtripsaustralia,
Youtube - TheAustralianHuntsman
We hope you enjoy Ian & Mark, The Hunters Campfire Podcast
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 14 brings to the podcast Brian Boyle. With a long list of hunting related roles in his life, we explore his experience from NZ to NSW and now the NT where he was instrumental in setting up Back Country Hunting on public land in the NT. If you dream of chasing Buff in the NT, this is the podcast for you.
https://www.facebook.com/NTBackCountryHunting/
https://www.ntfirearms.com.au
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 16 takes us to England for a chat with our first international guest, Steve Kelly. Originally a Darling Downs boy, Steve has turned his twin passions of hunting and travel into a successful career in the UK shooting industry. Focusing on England, Scotland, Ireland and Europe, Steve gives us a run down on the various types of hunting and shooting available, the current state of hunting and shooting in the northern hemisphere, and how to put together a hunting holiday.
A great listen we hope you enjoy.
Cheers Ian & Mark.
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 15 brings to the podcast Tim Blackwell. Tim has had a fantastic hunting life and finds himself as a "Part Time" Taxidermist. A great chat and well worth a listen.
Instagram - tbtaxidermy
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tim.blackwell.58
We hope you enjoy Ian & Mark, The Hunters Campfire Podcast
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 13 brings to the podcast Tony Gillahan from TG Outdoors. An experienced Sambar Hunter from Victoria who passes on the tricks of the trade for the humble Qld'r (and others) that would make the trip down south to seek them out. A fantastic conversation about Tony's hunting with Remi his GWP indicator.
Find Tony here youtube.com/user/TonyGillahan
and here facebook.com/tony.gillahan
and here instagram.com/tonygillahan/
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 12 invites Jonathan Steele to the campfire to discuss his experiences as a hunter and specifically his first time experiences in the Pilliga.
Contact us here - thehunterscampfire@gmail.com
Cheers, Ian & Mark
A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 11 introduces Craig Golding. A lifelong hunter and fisher, shooting and camping business owner as well as hunting advocate, most recently with Shooters Union. With that kind of experience, this episode covers a range of topics including getting started in hunting and fishing, getting the kids involved and even how to engage the non hunter about what we do. Calling for a united voice, Craig also shares his insight into the fight to keep hunting alive and how we can all play a part.
Craig can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/Hook-n-Bone-Outdoors-103389251807300
We hope you enjoy,
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 10 introduces Ned Makim. A passionate Hunter who is very well know in the Pig Hunting circles & has a really colourful storey to share about his years in and around the traps. We hope you enjoy
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Cheers, Ian & Mark
A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 9 introduces Adrian Fischle. A long term ADA honoured member, having held various positions locally, state and nationally. Adrian was part of the initial process of setting up public land in NSW and has advocated for it ever since, introducing hundred's of keen hunters to what public land has to offer. The podcast covers some of Adrian's hunting experience, deep dives into the Nundle System and various other side line topics. We hope you enjoy
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Cheers, Ian & Mark
A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 8 introduces Andrew Day, Phycologist and all round good bloke. The podcast dives into the mental health benefits of hunting and also looks at why sometimes it is difficult to explain what hunting does for us. Fascinating discussion, we hope you enjoy
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 7 introduces Rhys Bosley, hunters advocate and Qld Public Land access crusader. Not all on his own but certainly Rhys has played a significant role in advocating for us all and in this podcast we explore that history and get some advice on how we can all play a part in working towards the common goal of public land access for Qld.
Visit and like the State Forest hunting for Qld page here - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=state%20forest%20hunting%20for%20queensland
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Cheers, Ian & Mark
A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 5 deep dives into the ins and outs of Nundle and surrounding State Forests.
Additional Content - Ian's Hunting Vid in the area - https://youtu.be/HAlIEs7gdC0
Mark's Success at Nundle - https://youtu.be/UONSZQk2l38
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 5 features local hunter and all round good guy, Jace Roberts, in a fun discussion that includes amongst other things his recent experience in introducing a new hunter to State Forest hunting in Severn. Join us for a few laughs with this one! Check out Jace's Online shop for all sorts of wild goodies.
www.wildbountybazaar.com.au
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A podcast to all things hunting for Qld based hunters. The where, the what and the how. A chat between hunters to help those that are keen to get involved. Episode 4 deep dives into the ins and outs and mystery's of The Pilliga State Forest.
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Cheers, Ian & Mark
Introduction to Severn state forest. A fantastic little forest based in NSW AUS punching above its weight in the game that it holds. Come and listen as we talk through our experiences hunting the patch of NSW State land. Its hot, its scrubby, its rocky its dusty, and we LOVE IT!
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Cheers, Ian & Mark
Episode 2 is an introduction to hunter gear and the things we tend to pack in with us.
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Introductory episode to the Hunters Campfire Podcast. Discussion between Mark and Ian about their hunting lives and the reason they are pulling these podcasts together.
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Cheers, Ian & Mark