Becoming a Bowhunter

Host Matty is joined by Jackson Crick @jackcriick also known as Jack Moon.  Jack has become well known in the Australian bowhunting community for the great work he’s doing in his co-owned store Bowhunting only. The boys have brought to life an inshore experience where all bowhunters are welcome to come and get fitted and firing comfortably before walking away with their bow, ready for their next h...

This week Matty is joined by returning guest Mitch Warren. Mitch has enjoyed a life of bowhunting both in Australia and abroad.  Mitch’s love for hunting knows no bounds. A few years back he became a guide @mitchell_cape_york_adventures In this podcast the guys discuss:  Navigating covid as a guide  Hunting the Cape in 2022 wetter season.  The almighty scrub bull  Close encounters  Patterning un-p...

This week Matty is joined by Adam Barter @batsbowhunts After a short back story into who adam is and how he got into bowhunting… Adam quickly talks through a recap of a long awaited stick bow hunt that he recently completed. After a 3 year delay Adam finally had feet on the ground and was chasing the almighty water buffalo. Topics covered in this episode: Adam’s beginnings into the outdoors. The m...

On this week's episode, Matty gets interviewed on his Friend Isaak Hyde’s Podcast. The gentlemen go toe to toe in somewhat of a debate on differing opinions on whether you should eat meat or not… and if you do why you should hunt it with a bow and arrow. The interview actually takes many twists and turns. Including but not limited to:  Why Matty hunts  You can still love animals and hunt them to ...

This week Matty is joined by the ever-adventurous Ryan Anderly. Ryan is a South African who found his love for bowhunting in New Zealand and now lives and hunts daily in Far North Queensland Australia.  Given that Ryan is quite worldly he’s spent quite some time hunting many different critters from all over the globe.  In today’s episode, however, we’re merely blessed by some of these great tales....

This week we bring a very reverting and the first of many in camp hunts.  Joined by the 2 guys who know this property like the back of their hands - Grant “Randy” Rand and Corey Seymondsbergen. The conversation varies in topics and the knowledge flows thick and fast.  Here are some of the topics you’ll hear from the excitement at deer camp:  Corey’s intro to bowhunting  Some of the animals he’s hu...

Imagine doing a job and getting paid to do what you absolutely love doing? Well, that’s exactly the life Rob and Tracy from The Blonde Nomads have been able to build for themselves.  What started out as a hobby of capturing the moment while out adventuring… Overtime moulded the life that the Morris family now live and enjoys. It hasn’t come without hard work, dedication and gambling the comfort pr...

On this episode, Matty is joined by two good friends Pete and Steve.  The boys - were listeners and reached out to ask Matty to go for a hunt... To which he gleefully accepted. The rest of the stories are told on the podcast. Both Pete and Steve par-took in the 2022 bowhunters challenge and were both highly successful in transforming their lives. They share their experiences from the challenge on...

Most peoples rut stay’s somewhat local to them… But this year for James Doumtsis, he not only hunted in different states.. But also different countries.  James gives us a full recap of what his March/April looked like.  Picture this, hunting or traveling to a hunt everyday.  Well that’s just a sprinkle of what you’re in for in todays episode. James is also one half of the team behind Twin Elements...

This week Matty interviews return guest Brett Meldrum.  Brett had an absolute CRACKING rut this year… And he shares all of the details.  This literally covers every form of bowhunting. From sit and wait to spot and stalk… and even running and crawling to make it all happen.  Listen in for some great insights of how Brett knocked 1,2 or even 3 life time deer… But 4! Find Brett Meldrum: @brettmeldru...

Welcome friends to another episode of Becoming A Bowhunter…  This week there is a new host… James Doumtsis. And he’s interviewing Matty, the man behind the Becoming a Bowhunter podcast.  This episode is the result of many years spent learning new skills, diligently practicing, hours of driving and time spent in the bush discovering every nook and cranny of a block… A special bond between man and t...

This week host Matty is Joined by Matty Moore of Kayuga Broadheads and Kayuga Adventures.  Matty Moore picked up a bow when he was 5 years old and started bowhunting when he was 7 years of age… Not only does he have a wealth of knowledge himself… He has also always surrounded himself with some of Australia’s best Bowhunters.  For the past few years Matty has been using Strathburn station out of Ca...

Recorded April 14th… Right in the middle of the rut for Red and Fallow Deer in Australia!  While Matt’s best interest were in helping others during this years rut… Karma and good will had different plans for him. While on a hunt helping a friend (Mike) who was reasonably new to bowhunting… Matt and Mike decided to split up… That faithful moment had Matt barking up the tree of a trophy Buck.  One t...

This is a solo-side from Matty’s last hunting weekend before his 2nd baby arrives!  You’ll quickly come to learn that this unfortunately was not a hunting filled weekend. But in fact a weekend of giving back to the farmers.  Although they are my family, they still give Matty so much with the access he’s granted!  So when Mother Nature comes roaring… Matty was happy to be there to lend a helping ha...

This week Matty is joined by repeat guest Emily Corbett!  Emily gives us a quick update on how far she has come as a bowhunter since the last episode... And then we’re straight into the hunting chital stories!  Over the course of 5 or so hunts vary from a few days to multiple weeks… Emily was able to achieve a huge goal of getting a representable Chital deer stag down.  To Emily, the trophy of thi...

This week Matty is joined by Al Kidner of Pathfinder outdoors.  Podcast topics: Where hunting started for Al The art of the stick bow Al’s process for tuning arrows  What Africa has to offer Where and what Al has hunted Al’s favourite hunt What is Pathfinder outdoors You can find Al:  @pathfinder_outdoors_ www.pathfinderoutdoors.com.au/ Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @matty...

This week host Matty is joined by PJ Rielly of Lancaster Archery… They take a look into all of the new hunting bows that have been released for 2022. This includes a look over of all of the advancements in gizmo’s and gadgets that are hitting the market!  Part of PJ’s job at Lancaster archery is to review products and bring them to the market via the YouTube platform. As PJ has shot all of the bow...

Here is a full recap of an action-packed hunt I had back in December 2021!  3 days of opportunity filled bowhunting coming directly to your ears!  Find Becoming a bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Get $300 OFF of The Bowhunters Challenge at www.bowhunterschallenge.com Use checkout code "JAN2022"

This is a little solo-sode with Matty enrolee to a hunt in December of 2021! Join in on the hunt lead up drama, the excitement of new possibilities and the constant early morning rumbles! Short and sweet but straight to the point!  Products mentioned:  FDICK 10” round polished sharpening steel.  Bacho half round file 1-210-08-1-2, 200mm bastard/second/smooth Cut  FInd Becoming a bowhunter: @becomi...

This week host Matty jumps the pond to talk about hunting in Boise, Idaho, U.S.A. Cam comes from a hunting family and fills in his back story of how hounds and rifles turned to almost exclusively bowhunting! Topics of the podcast: How Cam and Matty met The war on meat Family of hunters Hunting birds with hounds What's on offer in Idaho Hunting Elk Hunting Mule Deer You can find Camden: @camdenforr...

This week Host Matty is joined by Matt Tripet! Matt is a truly inspiring guy who has dedicated his life to helping other men suffering through mental health by exposing them to the outdoors!  Matt’s a professional fly fisherman, an avid outdoorsman, a husband and a father of 4. Podcast topics: Getting into the outdoors Fly fishing Mental healths impacts  The beginning of The Fly Program Mental tra...

This is a solo-side with host Matty Turner!  Matty talks about why the podcast has been on hold recently, the new gear he has been using as well as stories from a recent hunt he went on! Episode topics:  Matty’s new business  Exciting family news  Corrupt episodes  Back tension release project  Stories from a recent hunt!  Find becoming a bowhunter: @mattyafter @becomingabowhunter.com www.bowhunte...

This weeks episode is with Harry Watson! Harry is a passionate outdoorsman! He is the Owner of @jackallaustralia tackle company!  And you can follow his personal hunting adventures here @ihuntnfish Topics covered in this episode: Getting really close when stalking an animal Patience in the bush Recent chital hunt Sharing good educational content  Explaining the breakdown of the meat of the back le...

Welcome back to another banger team! This week we’re joined by the man himself Lonnie Broekman (@lonnie.broekmen)  Podcast Topics: Raising kids into hunting  The coddled mind & new methods of bringing hardship into kids lives Backpack hunts - Gear needed  Dealing with the cold when camping Target panic - what to look for, what to change, steps to overcoming the beast!  Find Lonnie: @lonnie.bro...

This weeks episode is a recap of a recent hunt Matty went on! It is a solo episode done on Matty’s phone on his drive home from the hunt… Although the audio may not be tip-top, the hunting stories are fresh and flowing!  This podcast has some big takeaways and some good hunting stories to be shared!  Find Matty @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter