The Hunters Campfire - Australian Hunting

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...

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 t...

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...

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…

Hunt Camp, Hunt Camp, Hunt Camp - it's time to talk about Hunt Camp 2024. 

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 t...

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.

OK here it is, some dudes talking about guns for 92 minutes. Enjoy

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 w...

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 contro...

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

It’s out 75th Episode and man do we talk about a lot of stuff!   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