The Hunters Campfire - Australian Hunting
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. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Good hunting, Mark, Ian and Jono
Episodes
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.
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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, th...
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.
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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.
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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...
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 f...
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?
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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.
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It’s out 75th Episode and man do we talk about a lot of stuff!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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