Calem Bushway

Wild Takes

Science EN ↓ 14 episodes

A Wild Origins Australia Podcast. Wild Takes brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with the people working at the front line of conservation and hunting. From scientists and traditional knowledge holders to adventurers and land managers — we explore the big ideas, tough decisions, and wild stories shaping the future of our natural world. Hosted in partnership with Wild Origins Australia & the Origins Foundation.

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Author

Calem Bushway

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Sep 17, 2026

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Episodes

Sambar Stalker Masterclass 17.09.2026

Paul Boags is an expert sambar deer hunter, outfitter, guide and speaker. Today we get technical on the hows, wheres and whys of sambar hunting. A must listen for anyone in search of the elusive Australian grey ghost.

Return Of The Throwing Stick 31.08.2026

Warwick Nail is an Aussie boomerang hunter, YouTuber and designer of the "Wozzarang". Today on the show we take a look back at the humble throwing stick and how it developed into a precision, aeronautical piece of technology. 

Flint Or Steel 13.08.2026

Jack Spinks is an Australian traditional bowhunter, outfitter and guide. Today we talk about getting after it on the goats with stick and string, and compare stone and steel for traditional hunting points. 

Mongrels And Show Dogs 26.07.2026

Anthony Santoro is the owner of Little Ax outdoors. Producing the best Aussie made bow bags and duffles on the international market. Today on the show we talk about the mongrels in the high country and the show dogs in parliament. 

Red Dog Run Amuck 12.07.2026

Caleb Holden is a passionate hunter who uses an array of dog breeds to hunt foxes, pigs and more. Today on the show we talk about the impact of the red fox, how to hunt with dogs and what breeds excel. Today's wild take is dogs are carnivores. 

More Does More Problems 24.06.2026

Codey Gearon is a farmer and hunting guide. In this episode we talk about the importance of taking does, and the benefits of going for guided hunts.

Archery Is For Everyone 10.06.2026

Andy Donald is a passionate archer and bowhunter. A lifelong condition that renders him legally blind (and grants him special powers) truly proves that archery is for everyone.

Hunting Is For Everyone 27.05.2026

Sean Fong is a champion Jiu jitsu competitor, key note speaker, world record breaking swimmer, new hunter and double amputee. 

Culture Is For Everyone 15.05.2026

Marrbuk is an Aboriginal hunter and cultural experiences coordinator. On the show we talk about hunting in ways old and new. How the old fellas did it and how modern tools and techniques can fit in with the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.

Bowhunting And Other Stuff 29.04.2026

Nick Morton of Bowhunting Only and Nexxus is on the show talking African dogs, high country hogs, and other stuff.

Cats Are Food, Not Friends. 10.04.2026

Zach Williams is an avid hunter and legendary hunting podcast presenter. Today on the show our wild take is cats. They don't seem to be a mate, so should they be on the plate?

High Country Horticulture & Sambar Stampedes 25.03.2026

Richard Francis is a PHD botanist, land assessor and commercial shooter. Today's wild take is that sambar deer are here to stay. In vastly greater numbers and a much wider range of habitats than we might think.

The Pack Out: First Few Steps 04.03.2026

Tristan Gorey is a Home and Away star, voice over talent and elite hunter in the making. This episode is a pack out episode. We talk about a hunt, straight after a hunt. We get under the skin of what it's like to be a hunter under the heat of the television lights, we delve into some meaty political topics, we organ-ise hunting essentials and get to the bare bones of lots of thought provoking...

Parliamentary perspectives 20.02.2026

Nicola Centofanti is a former veterinarian, leader of the opposition party in the legislative council of South Australia and shadow minister for primary industries. We discuss the recent change in the gun laws across Australia, The bowhunting ban in South Australia and much more.

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