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
Tonight, around the campfire the guys wrap part 2 of their April Deer hunt – with a focus on Fallow Deer.
Make sure to stick around for the special announcement about Hunt Camp 2026, we’re taking it on the road!
This one has it all, from a wrap up of Jono’s Fallow Deer Hunt, his fishing trip for monster GTs, Mark’s podcast appearance on The Australian Hunting Connection podcast, and the importance of introduction kids to the hunting lifestyle.
Of course, we reflect on the recent Federal Election results and even put Ian to the Citizenship test!
Tonight, around the campfire the crew relive their recent Red Deer Hunts.
For Ian it's his first fully guided hunt, for Jono a club hunt on an allocated block while Mark returns to his private blocks just outside Kilcoy.
With everyone experiencing a successful hunt there’s lot to talk about.
Enjoy
With Jono away, Ian and Mark break down their Red Deer approach, talk about the very new, and very cool Hunters Campfire Outdoor Edge knives and a give a shout out a special fan of ‘the Poddy’.
The conversation then moves onto technology in the field including the power of Starlink, staying in touch with ZOLEO and will Hybrid EV utes, like the ...
In this Hunters Campfire special, we share the campfire with Lawson White, owner of Nature's Perks, a service offering guided hunts and educational courses.
The wide-ranging conversation focuses on red deer hunting strategies, public vs. private land hunting, the importance of building relationships for access and even touch on the latest corner crossing rulings from the USA...
With Hunt Camp just around the corner the guys talk about getting through Cyclone Alfred and reflect on what gear worked, what didn’t and how they can improve for both emergency situations and camping, with Mark dropping a controversial call on certain Yeti products.
The conversation moves to the new hybrid Ford Ranger and its potential hunting and camping applications. To w...
Tonight around the campfire the guys kick things off with an impromptu visit that causes just a little bit of pandemonium at Jono’s place.
With that settled, the conversation then moves to the Perun series of torches from Olight, as well as gear for hunting Red Deer.
There is also a discussion about firearm laws, ammunition trends, and even some camp cooking tips along the way.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Mark and Jono are waiting for Alfred, while Ian dials in from Sydney. Unless of course it’s all a "hoax"!
Talk turns to Cyclone prep, wet weather gear, ammo, the difference between .30-06 and .308 as well as answering some questions from you, our listeners. So, keep them coming.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Mark, Ian, and Jono discuss the new gear from OLIGHT, along with Tatonka packs, and butchering game.
The conversation then moves to engaging with the community, the upcoming kayak fishing trip, eye dominance in shotgunnning, pre-scouting, hunt camp prep, the Huntfit program, and a long range look at the weather for the Roar, and Rut.
Tonight around the campfire we speak with Kate Fantinel.
Kate is a passionate activist for shooters who is leading a legal challenge to the soon to be implemented WA gun laws.
Over two nights (we had internet issues) we speak with Kate about her journey from hunting with her Dad in country South Australia, to competitive universality pistol shoot...
Introduction to Severn state forest. A fantastic little forest based in NSW AUS punching above its weight in the game that it holds. Come and listen as we talk through our experiences hunting the patch of NSW State land. Its hot, its scrubby, its rocky its dusty, and we LOVE IT!
Contact us here
Cheers, Ian & Mark
Tonight around the campfire, Mark, Ian, and Jono discuss hunting plans, gear preparation, a kayak fishing adventure in the making, Huntfit success stories, hunting tech, animal behaviour and dynamics, environmental impacts, camping comforts, and an update on our new clothing range.
Enjoy
It’s a busy start to 2025 as we kick off the New Year and dive into upcoming hunting plans and gear preparation.
From shotgun to rifle recommendations for new hunters, we cover off on what you need to prepare for the season ahead.
There’s some fun stuff too, along with hunting experiences, and answers to listener questions on choosing the best gear and training methods.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire its Christmas Time - well it was a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, here it is, the Better Late Than Never Hunters Campfire Christmas special.
Enjoy!
With Jono missing in action, tonight around the campfire Ian and Mark discuss the launch of the Hunt Fit Program, and the new - very portable – Starlink system.
They also review some of their favourite books, chat about the Lithgow Arms production issue, WA firearms regulations, what’s happening for the rest of 2024 and what’s planned for 2025.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Ian gives the guys an update on his personal health and fitness journey and how he wants to build a dedicated hunters approach to getting, and staying healthy, so stay tuned for more updates.
In between the guys share their preparations for Brisbane Valley Reds and finalise the dates for Hunt Camp 2025.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire we speak with Ian Head from World Safari Xpeditions.
An Australian hunting and shooting industry stalwart, Ian has a wealth of knowledge and experience in hunting around the world.
Through his company, World Safari Xpeditions he shares that experience with hunters looking for adventure.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire it’s Q and A time for Jono and Mark.
The topic, what’s your favourite, most memorable, sentimental or just best... Rifle, Calibre, Projectile, Scope, Binos, Bino rig, Camo, Boots, Pack, Knife, Bipod, tripod, sticks, Hunt (you’ve been on), Hunt (you’ve witnessed), Camp/camping adventure, Boating adventure and accessory.
We even have time to answer an audience question as well!
Tonight, around the campfire the crew kick things off with a continuing conversation about the new Queensland State Parliament, and the importance, or otherwise of voting.
Like always food is on the menu with Mark and Jono praising the eating qualities of Buffalo Biltong and Jerky. While it might seem far away the guys talk give a rundown on their planned scouting trips in preparation for 2025 followed by a discussion about the not...
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss the upcoming Qld State Election, The Hunters Campfire’s participation in a NSW Forest users study, getting ready for Deer season, Summertime shot gunning and turning Buffalo into burgers, biltong and trophy mounts.
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