Stalk Outdoors Podcast

Today’s yarn is all about what gear to consider for a multi day backpack hunt. For this one we called upon a good mate of the show Steve to help us cover all types of gear required for the extended day backpack hunt. Steve has plenty of Bow and Rifle hunting experience and has spent many years out in the bush working out what works and what doesn’t. Topics covered: Boots, leather vs synthetic  Soc...

Today’s yarn is all about not being a Kook when starting out in spearfishing.  Who better to guide us through the subject than the man himself,  The KOOK SPEARO. The Kookman takes us through plenty of handy tips on things to remember when starting out in the water, as well as some sound safety advice on surviving each and every dive.  Topics include: •Being a good boatie. •How to pack for a trip o...

Today’s yarn is with the winner of the 2024 Big 4 Bounty Competition, Julz Bennic.  We are joined by Dave from East Coast Bowhunting (brains behind the Big 4 Bounty) as Julz shares the stories of how he took down each critter to take out the title and plenty of tips and advice for those out there looking at improving their bowhunting skills. Julz was an absolute champion of a fella and we share pl...

Today’s yarn is with 3x Spearfishing World Recold holder Erin McGinty. Erin has spent the best part of her life on, in or learning about the ocean including a PhD in Marine Science Genetics and MC <24m and MED vessel qualifications.  Erin has travelled extensively throughout Australia, working in some of the most remote communities in the country giving instruction to Traditional Owners on the...

Today’s yarn is with the Grandfather of Aussie Spearfishing  Wayne Judge. Wayne has been the face of the Adreno Spearfishing retailers for many many years and has a wealth of experience and passion in the safety side of Spearfishing and Free-diving. Whether you are just getting into Spearfishing or are a seasoned diver, there are plenty of take away points from this episode to keep you safe whilst...

Today’s yarn is with world renowned archery coach George Ryals. George or GRIV as some know him has been competing on the pro archery circuit for over 25 years, has worked in product development with some of the top archery manufacturers in the world and more recently runs an archery school of his own, passing on the teachings to the next generation. George shares plenty of tips on form issues inc...

Today’s yarn is with award winning chef and hunter John Rally. John has spent many years honing his trade as a chef, working in top restaurants around the world and has recently purchased a property on the banks of the Hawkesbury river NSW where he has set up his latest culinary creation, The Bush River Kitchen. The Bush River Kitchen is all about cooking freshly harvested wild game and local prod...

Today's yarn is with one of the most experienced Bowhunters there is, Brad Smith from Bowhunt Downunder. Brad has spent over 30 years honing his skills as a Bowhunter and has a wealth of knowledge hunting multiple species in varied environments such as Cape York QLD and the mountains in the southern parts of Australia. Brad shares some incredible experience in planning for a successful deer r...

Today's yarn is with Adre Alipate from the hit New Zealand television hunting series The Hunters Club.  Andre or Dre as his mates know him, shares loads of information for those looking to plan a hunting trip to beautiful New Zealand. Topics include:  Permits required Ballots What to look for Essential equipment for back pack hunts Fitness training for hunting Dre also shares the history and...

Today's yarn is with the man and pioneer behind the world's most reliable spearfishing equipment, Rob Allen. It was an honour to sit down and get to know Rob and listen to his wisdom in the manufacturing and spearfishing world.  Rob has built Rob Allen Spearfishing from the humble beginnings of curtain rods, into an internationally renowned leader in its field. Rob gives an insight into...

Today's yarn we sit down live with one of the legends of Australian Bowhunting and Archery, Ian Summers. Ian shares his extensive knowledge on buying the right bow, getting set up correctly, tuning, broad heads, arrow specifics, shot placement and plenty more. We had an absolute blast with Ian and shared many laughs, beers and stories of hunts that did and didn't go to plan! Ian's k...

Today's yarn is with legendary Australian firearms enthusiast Ozzie from the hugely popular Youtube channel Ozzie Reviews. Ozzie has an extensive background in many aspects of firearm ownership and operation with an unmatched  passion for the firearms industry.  We get into the weeds on many aspects of firearms. Topics include: Basics of firearm ownership Safety courses Safe storage Legislati...

Today's yarn we are live in the studio with a true water man and outdoor adventurer, Lex O'Connor. Lex has spent most of his life in the outdoors including years on the water. Lex is a Master 4 Skipper, Free Dive Instructor, Avid Spearo and Bowhunter with years of experience out on the water learning all about ocean and weather conditions first hand. He has travelled extensively with his...

Today's yarn we are live with one of the biggest mongrels (and great blokes) North Queensland has ever produced, Ash Currie. Ash is a long time Spearo who has spent years diving up and down the coast of North Queensland. Ash shares his knowledge and experience of living in Thursday Island, learning the ways of the land from Indigenous locals and tells a yarn of an incredibly close call he had...

Join us as we venture 800 kms north of Cairns up into a remote Cape York property  Bowhunting for Boars and spending time in the dusty hot landscape that is Cape York Australia in the dry season.  This yarn we are joined by fellow bowhunter, long time mate and experienced bushman Darren Meares. Together we share a few tins and discuss our successes, short comings and lessons learned after each day...

This episode, Kodi Matthews (The Cray King) joins us live in the studio to yarn all about the 2023 BCF Topwater Invitational film competition. We get down into the weeds and review all 10 of this years videos over a few tins. In the end we each pick a winner that we liked best.  Our criteria for judging (right or wrong ) was; How engaging was the teams video Fish caught Humor  Originality Camera w...

Today's yarn is with the Original Gangster of podcasts in Australia, the NoobSpearo  Isaac "Shrek" Daly. Isaac or Shrek as most know him is the mastermind and host behind the worlds number 1 spearfishing podcast The NoobSpearo. The NoobSpearo has been running for close to 10 years and has helped thousands of Spearo's and free divers learn and improve their hobby. Isaac joins th...

Todays yarn is with avid hunter, animal biologist and film maker Donnie Vincent. Donnie is at the absolute pinnacle of hunting extreme, remote locations and has completed more than 50 hunting and conservation expiditions to the Arctic Circle and Alaska.  Donnies knowledge and experience in not only surviving, but thriving in this type of country is unparalleled. He shares story after story of his...

Todays yarn is with Grizzly bear attack survivor, the master of fun, Bob Legasa. Bob is an urban legend in the USA who is always up for a party and a good time. Bob is a bloody great bloke who shares his love of beer bongs, making others laugh and tells the incredible story of being attacked by a Grizzly bear whilst out bowhunting for elk with a mate. Bob has a love of the outdoors, is an ex profe...

Todays yarn is with world renowned shot coach, Joel Turner from Shot IQ in the USA. This is episode two of our multipart USA Bowhunting special.  Joel has spent 25 years researching the science behind mastering the shot process. We get right down into the weeds on all things shooting. Topics include: • Thoughts aren’t Thinking • Neurolinguistic programming  • Aiming  • Controlled shot processes •...

Dan Staton, the creator of Elk Shape joins the podcast as our first episode in our multi part USA Bowhunting special. Dan is a well respected Elk hunter who embraces the grind in all aspects of his life.  He lives by the mantra "The separation is in the preparation" and demonstrates this in his life,  hunting and fitness successes. Dan is a successful digital Youtube creator, Elk Shape P...

Todays episode is part 2 with Outback Mike on all things Alone Australia season 1. Mike was the runner up after being controversially removed by show officials for health concerns from weight loss and covid 19.  Mike gives an insight into starvation and the mental and physical challenges of surviving alone in a highly challenging environment for over 60 days.  This is his story. Like this episode?...

This yarn  is part 1 of a 2 part episode with extreme solo adventurist Mike Atkinson. Some may know him as Outback Mike from Alone Australia season 1, however Mikes story runs far deeper than that. Part 1 we learn of Mikes monumental solo expedition where he hand carved a 5 meter dug out canoe from a huge hoop pine tree (worked full time on it for 14 months) before sailing it solo 1500 kms to the...

This episode we are joined by the original Submerged Psycho himself, the one and only Trevor Ketchion. Trev is an absolute legend of Aussie spearfishing with a wealth of knowledge in and above the water. Few people have more experience and willingness to share information than Trev.  Topics include:  •Jobfish and Jack hunting techniques  • Scouting ground • Terrain • Environmental factors • Tiger...

This Yarn is with the legend of Australian Spearfishing, Tim McDonald. We are super excited to sit down with Tim and chat hunting Snapper and Mulloway. Two species close to Tim's heart. We get an awesome insight into Tim's Journey to the top of Australian Spearfishing. Topics Covered: Spearfishing Down Under Magazine Mulloway - Snapper characteristics Terrain Shot placement Dealing with...