Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast (Matt Clark)

Matt is joined by Josh from The Modern Hunter and they get into his product line of Maven Scopes with a little bit on Tricer as well. The boys chat about chasing Fallow Deer and Red Deer and why Josh loves NSW State Forest hunting. Check out The Modern Hunter on Instagram and Facebook. Stick around until the end for the first Rut N Roar story!

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Matt is joined by Tom, owner and creator of Lift and Lock. If you haven't seen this amazing little pulley system you need to check it out. Really handy for hunters and with a vast array of applications this is a must have unit. Check it out on Facebook, Instagram, or the Lift and Lock website.

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Matt is joined by Luke owner of Brakenwear and host of The Hunting Republic Podcast as they discuss the future of hunting in Australia and ways to help keep this tradition alive.

The boys discuss a variety of topics including; why hunters don't stick together; why anti-hunters are more united; hunting clubs; power struggles; politics; technology in hunting; thermal devices; thermal scopes; thermal monocular; binocular; spotting scope; camo; camo clothing; camouflage; camouflage clothing; polar bear hunting; missing a Red Deer Stag at close range; bow hunting; rifle hunting; and plenty more.

As mentioned if you want to receive a 15% discount on Braken Wear gear check out the website and use the code OZHUNT15 to be used at checkout.

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Matt is joined by Simon from Optic Hunting Gear to talk about the Velvalok product and how it is used to preserve velvet antlers. They also discuss another great product from the range being Hidelok, which can be used instead of salt to preserve hides. Simon talks about how he revitalised some old heads using the BoneBrite product from the range and they also discuss Velvaklean and Velvaskrub. Simon also recounts his Chital Deer, where he got a velvet stag and used the product and his passion for hunting with dogs. They talk about the Garmin range of products for dogs whether they are being used by Hound Hunters, chasing pigs or indicating game. To check out Optic Hunting Gear click on their Facebook, Instagram or TikTok as mentioned in the show.

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In this episode, Matt talks with Max from In The Dark about the upcoming fox hunting tournament in September 2023 that he is running. They discuss all the information that you need to know about it. He is then joined by Grant, a new hunter he took out to a local NSW state forest for his first time chasing deer. Grant recounts his experience out in the bush, finding deer sign and what he learnt on the day. Matt explains why he got so much out of the experience as well and will definitely do it again. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or head over to the website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you’d like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Known as the Salami King, Frank's back but as the Salmon King this time. He joins Matt to talk about all things fishing and hunting, plus a camping fail! Matt details what went wrong with his new camper trailer setup and discusses the King's Grand Tourer Aluminium Roof Top Tent and the freestanding 270 degree awning and how it coped in 30kmh plus winds.

The boys discuss a variety of hunting and fishing topics including; Australian Salmon; Fishing; Fishing rigs; braid; mono; Sambar Deer; Fallow Deer; Hunting Australia; Hunting State Forests; and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Rob aka "The Venison Diplomat" and they chat about how GMA recently caught a Poacher using DNA of Hog Deer, Bans for illegal hunting activity, Political issues that influence hunters and the everyday Australian, Bush Poetry with a Deer Hunting one for listeners at the end of the episode and much more. There is plenty in this one!

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Matt is joined by Dylan Smith from The Wilderlifer who has some awesome content on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. They discuss chasing Fallow Deer in the rut and what has worked for him. Dylan talks about butchering with plans to create some resources for hunters on the subject and a variety of other topics. This one is packed full of great information for all those hunting Fallow Deer or Dama Dama.

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Cody Gearon who is the host of Droppin Game on YouTube. The boys talk about Cody's close encounter with wolves in Croatia whilst out on a bear hunt. They discuss his passion for hunting red deer, especially during the roar. Matt talks about Cody's unique style of filming his hunts for his YouTube channel, which included a recent one where he ended up shooting two fallow bucks! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or head over to the website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you’d like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Damon from Tasmanian Fish Artistry who is a taxidermist specialising in fish. They discuss a recent project being a 39 pound trout caught in Tasmania, the challenges working with fish, how he paints individual scales (you will never guess how many) and his passion for chasing Snapper!

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Matt is joined by Tony Saros to talk about the biggest Red Deer Stag that has ever been scored in Australia. More impressive is this enormous Red Deer is a free range animal. They discuss this amazing stag and talk about the hunt, controversy regarding the scoring, the king back on top of the mountain, Elk hunting in the US and plenty more!

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Matt is Talking Gear and on the very first episode he is looking at the Merrell Moab Adventure 3 Mid boots. He discusses why after over 25 years of hiking, he loves these boots and can't recommend them more highly! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or head over to the website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you’d like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Mat Irwin to recount his fantastic Red Deer Stag that he shot in the 2024 Roar and it being his first ever Red Deer. What an amazing story from a relatively new hunter who is out there having a crack and it certainly paid off.

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Matt is joined by Cruz from Shots and Shadows and they are discussing a joint interest... Tech and Gear! The boys discuss his gear reviews and the different tech that is out there that enhances the hunting experience. Topics include: Shooting; Hunting; Stabilising binoculars; Deer hunting; Pig hunting; Shotguns; Shooting tripods; Rifles; Gun shops; and plenty more! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Breno from his YouTube channel Breno's Outdoors. The boys are talking about his latest and greatest Rusa Stag from this years Rusa Rut.

They also talk about: NSW State Forest hunting; public land hunting; Fallow deer rut; Bucks; Stags; NSW South Coast; Lake Conjola; Burrill Lakes; Ulladulla; Snowy Mountains; Hiking; Camping; 4X4; Four wheel driving; Fishing; Tailor; Poddy mullet; prawns; shrimp; eels; and plenty more.

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Matt is Talking Gear and on this episode he is looking at hearing protection, specifically the Axil GS Extreme 2.0 noise cancelling and sound enhancing earplugs. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Jason Spencer from Hunt Catch Cook! We are talking about all things hunting and cooking including his latest hunts and the possibility of a third book!

Topics discussed include: Camel hunting; Deer hunting; Game meat cooking; Hunting in Australia; Cook books; Game recipes; Smoking meat; Slow cookers; Pellet grills; Kettle BBQs; Webber BBQs; Pig Hunting and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Ben Brelis, who is also known as "The Game Dietitian". He is a full-time Clinical Dietitian, plus a Strength & Conditioning Coach and is also a keen deer hunter. The boys discuss a variety of topics that include; training for hunting, nutrition for hunting, how to prepare for hunts and much more! He offers a six week training program specifically aimed at hunters and for more information head over to his website.

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Simon from Hazztech. They discuss Cerakote and the various options that are available to shooters and hunters. The boys then discuss the cost savings of reloading ammo and an overview of the pros and cons of why you should do it. Matt then reflects on his latest .308 ammunition purchase and the financial cost of visiting the shooting range.

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Matt is joined by Blake who is a part of the team at Kontrak Social an app designed for simple use when making agreements. This is aimed at hunters and property owners to simplify access and also has many other great benefits.

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Matt is joined by Whipps, a Victorian hunter who hunts from a tree saddle and has had success doing that chasing Sambar. They discuss how he goes about it, the differences between saddles and stands as well as the various methods of climbing. including sticks and one sticking.

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Matt is joined by Jo from Range and Field in South Australia to discuss her open letter addressing the issues that small businesses in the firearms industry are facing.

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Matt is joined by Haroon Khan and they talk all about hunting on public land in NSW state forests. Both of them have a love for the NSW Snowy Mountains. Haroon talks about his journey and what he has learnt along the way. Check out Khan Adventures on Youtube!

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Matt is joined by Tim Booth, a professional trapper as they discuss all things trapping, shooting, aerial culling, baits, lures, cage traps, foot hold traps, tips, tricks and plenty more!

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Matt is joined by Frank as they unpack the Draft Feral Goat Abatement Plan, which is currently seeking feedback from the public and builds upon the existing plan. The consultation period ends on the 7th of February, 2024.

There is limited use of hunters in this plan once again and a substantial focus on the use of poisons. There is a lot missing in the plan such as economic benefits, meat use, research gaps, value of goat meat industry if poison is used, secondary poisoning to native animals, and much more.

To access these documents, click on the document name:

Document with the points for a submission on the draft.

Draft updated threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by unmanaged goats.

Draft background document for the threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by unmanaged goats.

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Matt is joined by Graham David who has recently taken a lead role on the Facebook group called Hunting Australia. If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep these groups working then you will like this episode, where they talk about Facebook rules, strikes, moderation, violations and plenty more.

Topics include: Alone TV show; NSW State Forest hunting; Getting private access; Aerial culling; Hunting National Parks; Hunters for the hungry; Hunting as eco-tourism; Trail camera footage.

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Join Sam as he hosts the Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast and flips the script with Matt as his guest. They discuss dream hunts, hunting ideology, cooking game meat, and outdoor pursuits in general. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Join Matt in Hunt Camp with his good mate and new hunter Brady, as they chat about his first impressions into the world of hunting. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

What is DU135? Join Matt as he chats with Anthony to find out what it is and how amazing the athletes are who do things where they push themselves to the limits!

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Matt is joined by Sam who recently got his first deer with the bow after 5 years chasing them. He also got his second deer just after the first and recounts both stories! Matt also shares his second state forest deer story and a slip up with the knife that landed him in hospital for a couple of stitches.

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Matt is joined by Sean who filmed an extremely distressing video that went viral of a Hog Deer that was incapacitated and was suspected to be poisoned (see the video by clicking here). They discuss the events that occurred on the film, the heart breaking scenes, advocacy, conservation, hunting, filming and plenty more!

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Matt is joined by Chris Burns as they discuss his epic short film for the Australian Deer Association or ADA "A Public Land Story". They then talk about the 2024 Hog Deer Ballot and the rollercoaster ride he went on during the ballot. Chris discusses his Hog Deer Stag on Public Land down in Victoria. They talk about the "Grip and Grin" and plenty more!

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Matt gives his thoughts about the controversial topic that lead ammunition should be replaced with copper projectiles for hunting. If we as hunters say we are conservationists and care about the environment shouldn't we want lead removed or minimised? This comes on the back of the Game Management Authority in Victoria, Australia having recommended that hunters make the switch to copper for the upcoming deer season.

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Matt is joined by Joan's Disappointment otherwise known as Frank and there's plenty covered in this episode! The boys unpack the Pest Animal Management Plans for NSW, the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy, their upcoming Sambar hunting trip and what Frank got out of doing the 3 day course with the Sambar Deer Guru who is the author of "The Hunt Smart System" and "Secrets of the Sambar" Volume 1, 2 and 3..... Errol Mason! Topics also include: Coon dogs; Treeing mountain lions; Raccoon dogs; Suppressors; Silencers; Animal welfare; helping farmers with pests; Shooting over indicating dogs; Hound crews for deer; Hunting National Parks in NSW; LLS; Local Land Services; DPI; Department of Primary Industries; Farmer Assist; SSAA Farmer Assist Program; Conservation; Feral cats; Feral pigs and plenty more. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Ian Hurley who is one third of The Hunters Campfire Podcast. The boys talk about NSW State Forest hunting, technology, gear, laws, hunting over dogs, tips, tricks and their upcoming Hunt Camp at Nundle and plenty more!

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Have you read Secrets of the Reds? If not, then you are missing out! Matt is joined by Author of the book Paul Rattray who is based in Queensland and provides listeners with a tonne of valuable information to chase Red Deer in the upcoming Roar. Paul has an amazing backstory, growing up in Borneo and learning his hunting skills from the native tribes people before coming back to Australia and pursuing Red Deer. If you plan on hunting Red Deer and want to enhance your knowledge then his books are well worth the investment.

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Matt is joined by Professor Andrew Pask who is the head of Tigrr Lab, which stands for the Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research Lab and what they are working towards with the de-extinction of the Thylacine or commonly known as the Tasmanian Tiger or Tassie Tiger.

They discuss an array of topics on the subject that include; The race for the first animal to be brought back out of the Woolly Mammoth, Dodo and Thylacine; The genetic manipulation that could save the Northern Quoll and render the Cane Toads venom inert to it; Should we bring back animals that have gone extinct; The process of releasing the Thylacine back into the wild when we have animals to do so; The absence of an apex predator such as the Thylacine on the landscape and the impact to the ecosystem; The Yellowstone wolves and their re introduction impact; How animals may have a genetic imprint in their memory of predators; The timeframe for when we will have an animal; The process and why the fat-tailed dunnart is a key component; and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Ash, who has achieved what many strive to do but can't so quickly! On his second public land hunting trip he takes a Fallow Buck with his bow.

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Matt is joined by Andrew Joulianou, who also is known as The Bald Chef. They discuss a variety of topics including cooking a variety of food including wild game, fish and a self-sufficient lifestyle in this modern age. Andrew made the decision to only eat wild game, fish and anything he could raise and/or harvest and hasn't looked back! They talk about how he ages his fish, different cooking methods using a variety of methods such as smokers as well as how it all started, his journey with some tips and tricks along the way. He also offers Hunting and Cooking education courses in NSW.

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What a way to start 2024 with Matt being joined by a fishing guru, Roger Osborne! There is plenty of tips and tricks in this episode to help you improve your fishing journey and we talk about his highly successful YouTube channel ‘Roger Osborne Fishing’, plus his range of books and video’s that cover rock fishing, beach fishing, catching beach worms, estuary fishing and so much more! If you haven’t already check out Roger’s website by clicking here.

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Matt is joined by Chace who is a contestant on Alone Australia Season 2 on SBS. He was one of ten contestants who tackled the New Zealand South Island in the hit TV show. The boys discuss the exciting journey and his background in hunting and bushcraft, which has played a vital role in this awesome adventure and opportunity.

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Matt is joined by Brad from Aussie Skull Mounts and Designs to talk about their awesome new Euro Mount design! This new mount not only makes the skull look likes its floating in mid air but has the ability to tilt and look more natural compared to traditional euro mounts or set it and get the traditional look suspended in mid air. They also talk about Brad's Metal Art products and his hunting background. Check out there website here.

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Matt is joined by Erik, who is an Environmental Scientist and Bowhunter. They discuss all thing wildlife management and start to discuss 1080 from a scientific point of view. This was a super interesting discussion which raised a variety of wildlife management options.

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Matt is joined by Phillip Bigg who is a Shooters Farmers Fishers Party (SFFP) candidate for Tasmania. They discuss such a diverse array of topics so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride! Topics include; Hunters 4 Hope in New Zealand supplying 40,000 meals to struggling families; Deer recovery by helicopter; Deer as a resource; Animals as a resource; Eradication of feral animals like the Cane Toad; Importing venison; Biosecurity; Biosecurity on a continent; Real cost of aerial culling; Wasting game meat; Port Arthur tragedy; International hunters into Tasmania; Eco-Tourism; Bird Flu; Avian Flu; Migrating birds spreading disease; Bin Chickens; Mange in Wombats; Camping setups; Camper Trailers; Swags; Camp stories; Thermal devices; Thermal technology; Thermal hunting; AI; Drones; Black Mirror epsiode; Terminator movies; Mobile phones; Cell phones; Being present in the moment; Do your part; Politics; Have your say. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt is joined by Clint who recounts his insanely dangerous Grizzly Bear attack on his sheep hunting party of four in Alaska. Listen as he explains how his hunting guide came face to face with the Grizzly who attacked and what actions Clint took, which probably led to lives being saved. Then Clint discusses his very next hunt where he encountered more bears and had one stalking him again!

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Matt is joined by Damien Windsor to find out about his amazing experience getting his first and second deer within minutes, with a bow, in a NSW State Forest! We talk about how bow hunting has become an obsession and his Youtube channel “TheWildTheFree”. You can also see the video of Damien getting these Fallow deer by clicking here.

Topics discussed include: Bow hunting; Hunting NSW State Forests; Deer culling via helicopter; Aerial culling of deer in South Australia with a shotgun; Deer not being treated as a valuable resource, Fallow Deer, Red Deer and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Michael from Alton Outdoors over in the United States of America to discuss all things tree dogs. He gives an overview of the different ways to hunt with Tree dogs and species to chase, mainly being Racoons or "coons" hence the name "coon hounds" or the term "running coons".

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Matt is joined by Patrick from Shooters Union NSW (website, X, Instagram) and they are talking all about what Shooters Union have to offer and why they are an organisation fighting for the rights of hunters, shooters and all outdoor enthusiasts. They talk about lobbying politicians, insurance issues, what you can do to safeguard the future of our passion and plenty more!

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Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast links up for a crossover event with Hunting Connections Podcast! Join Matt and Zach for this two part event that will have two episodes being dropped over two days. This is Part 1 and Part 2 can be found by clicking here or over on Hunting Connections Podcast. The boys talk about a range of hunting related topics including: Bowhunting; Bow fishing; Archery; Hog Deer; Deer; National Feral Deer Action Plan; Feral Cats; Blowback from anti-hunters; Hunting with kids; plus a whole lot more! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

It was announced today that NSW State Forest hunting will continue for a further 10 years! This is great news for hunters, lets keep it up!

Matt is joined by Troy from Honker Hunters to talk about his latest adventures chasing Ducks and Sambar! The boys talk about his latest Sambar Stag, hitting the rice in NSW to help farmers with ducks. If you want to check out Honker Hunters merchandise click here.

Topics include: Sambar; Ducks; Duck Hunting; Sambar Hunting; Deer; Deer Hunting; Howa; Zeiss; Ridgeline; Excape Camo; Fishing; and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Dom from DB Blades who are a knife manufacturer from Victoria, Australia. They talk about all things knives with some tips and tricks along the way. Topics include: Knife Making; Knife Sharpening; Hunting Knives; Cutting Metal; Damascus Knives; Hunting; Australian Company; Hunting Australia. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show, head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot us an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

MadMatt 4WD joins the podcast to talk about the outdoors, 4WDing, off-roading, the basics, a bit of recovery, you name it! A tool of the trade for most outdoor enthusiasts and a well-known public figure in the 4x4 space who is a wealth of knowledge and an awesome bloke to boot. If you are new to 4x4 driving, have some experience or just keen to learn more check out MadMatt 4WD on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram or the website.

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Matt is joined by Matt Jones from Lithgow Arms and they are talking about the exciting new rifle models (all four of them) that will be coming out shortly! The boys discuss the history of the company, the exciting future ahead including the new models, PRS using the LA105 and his hunting journey as well. Tune in to here all about this great local Australian firearms manufacturer and what should be some awesome new rifles for the Aussie hunter and shooter. Plus some Q and A!

Topics include:

Shooting; Hunting; Deer hunting: Rabbit hunting: Busting bunny's; Precision Rifle Series; PRS; Competition Shooting; Lithgow LA101; Lithgow LA102; Lithgow LA105; Nightforce optics; History of Lithgow Firearms; Australian Firearms Manufacturer; Centrefire rifles; Rimfire rifles;

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Matt and Phillip discuss why the legacy media hate hunters and it is rare that they portray them in a positive light. A recent article published in Australia highlighted this negativity with incorrect comments and conclusions being published before immediately taking it down on the back of a lot of inaccurate information. They discuss Fallow deer in Tasmania, mental health and the importance of being proactive and ethical outdoors lovers.

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In this episode, Matt is joined by James from Blackfoot Designs as he recounts shooting two fallow bucks in the rut in a NSW state forest only 29 metres apart! They discuss his bespoke clothing company, sharing deer camp during the 2023 rut in the NSW Snowy Mountains, taking the kids hunting on his latest successful public land hunting trip, plus many more of his hunting adventures! To check out the clothing range head to the Blackfoot Designs website by clicking here. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or head over to the website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you’d like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt has his first deer! In this episode, he is joined by Dan as they recount the journey and getting that elusive first deer. They discuss how it all happened and what the beautiful Rusa Hind was turned into.

Topics include;

Rusa Deer; First Deer; Deer Hunting; Tikka T3x; Deer Season XP ammunition; Ridgeline Excape Camo; Ridgeline Speed Stick Tripod; Hunting Journey; Hunting Australia; Cooking Venison; Venison Jerky; Venison Roasts; Venison Steaks; Venison; and plenty more!

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Matt talks about the recent ban on Groper fishing in NSW on the back of no evidence, research or data. This 12 month ban has been done by emotion and not anything else from a politician who can't even name the species she has banned in a photo.

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Matt is joined by Rick Bichel who has been chasing Sambar Deer for a long time and decided to start the Facebook group 'NSW Sambar Hunters'. He recently did a solo hunting trip into the Victorian High Country to chase these elusive animals and encountered some illegal spotlighting close to his camp. Rick talks about the trip, his gear and what he was testing out for New Zealand next year!

Topics include; Hunting: Deer Hunting; Sambar Deer; Sambar Hunting; Illegal spotlighting; Poaching; Poachers; Spearfishing; Fishing; New Zealand Hunting; Kuiu; Sea to Summit; Beretta; Beretta BRX; Tikka; Tikka T3X; and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Derek Demun the T8_Outdoorsman! They discuss his resilience and ability to overcome adversity with his injury, where he broke his back and became a paraplegic. Matt and Derek talk about how he took up hunting from his wheelchair and his inspirational journey.

Topics discussed include: Hunting from a wheelchair; Deer hunting; Game meat; Alligator hunting; Antelope hunting; Pronghorn hunting; White-Tailed deer hunting; Turkey hunting; Elk hunting; Bear hunting; Inclusivity of hunting; Bowhunting; plus much more! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Danny Ryan and Troy Skene to discuss the recent announcement that Duck Hunting will continue in Victoria.

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Matt is joined by Frank to recount the Hunt Camp up at Nundle for the Fallow Deer Rut and Red Deer Roar. Plenty of stories in this one!

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Matt is joined by Phoebe Youd from the Australian Deer Association (ADA). She is the President of the ACT/Snowy Mountains Branch.

Topics include: Deer hunting; ADA; Hunting Clubs; Women in hunting; Women in shooting; Hunting with family and friends; Deer management; Conservation and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Naomi Jackson who is a passionate deer hunter and is on the Australian Deer Association Board, plus a Committee Member of the Sydney Branch. She is a self-described 'late onset hunter' who found success recently and got her first deer! Naomi also makes canned venison and talks us through the process. Topics include: Deer hunting; Fallow Deer; Sambar Deer; Rusa Deer; Hog Deer; Red Deer; Chital Deer; Canned Venison; Venison diplomacy; ADA; Hunting clubs; Free range venison; self-sufficiency; and plenty more.

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It's another episode of Hunt Camp and Matt is joined by Sam in the beautiful NSW Snowy Mountains chasing Sambar and Fallow deer.

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Matt is joined again by Erik who recounts taking a Sambar Deer with his compound bow and what he learnt along the way. He also talks about hunting Red and Fallow during the roar and rut this year. He also gives some tips on how to find out what tree species that specific deer browse on and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Clyde Graf who is one half of 'TheGrafBoys' along with his brother and their show TV-Wild. He is known for his award winning short films and documentaries. Clyde has been exposing the impacts that 1080 has had in New Zealand and discusses how bad it really is for the environment, wildlife and the prolonged suffering of poisoned animals. The links to the YouTube videos will be posted here. Topics include: 1080; 1080 poison; wildlife; New Zealand Conservation; New Zealand Hunting; Red Deer; Goats; Kiwi; Kia; Possums; Red Deer Roar; Conservation; Game Meat; Trout; and much more. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you'd like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Chrissy Wells who goes by 'The Aussie Huntress'. We chat about all things Fallow Deer and the Rut. Chrissy shares a couple of stories and how she got into hunting and more!

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Matt is joined by Frank, Anthony (Frank's brother), Anthony AKA Frodo (Frank's cousin), James from Blackfoot Designs and Rob from Athena Spatial as they recount their hunting trip chasing the elusive Sambar Deer in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

Some highlights include; Evacuating deer camp; Snow dump; Blizzard; Snow storm; Rescuing trapped backpackers; Rescuing tourists; Snow camping; Snow driving; Emergency situation; Fallow Deer; Deer hunting; Swans; Bin chickens; Ibis; Indicating dogs; Brumbies; and more.

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Matt is joined by Trent Ellis who is renowned for his social media videos depicting hunting comedy in the US Southern States, which he does brilliantly. They talk about the differences and similarities in hunting in the United States versus Australia which includes; Tree saddle hunting, Tree stand hunting, slipping, spot and stalk hunting, Elk hunting, Turkey hunting, White-Tailed Deer hunting, Fallow Deer hunting, and plenty more!

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Paul from H2K Hunting Calls. They discuss how the various types of callers are made and what impacts the sounds they produce. They discuss the art behind making the calls and all the nuance that hunters should know!

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Welcome to the very first episode of our new segment Overwatch! Matt will be giving you his thoughts about the latest news and information that impacts the shooting, hunting and outdoors community.

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Matt is joined by Jeremy Carberry who is the host of the Teeth Podcast. They discuss a variety of things about his podcast and some previous encounters that they both have had in the outdoors with animals.

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Matt is joined by Daniel as they discuss hunting in New Zealand and also how how triathlon training helps in the mountains when chasing game animals.

They discuss: Chamois, Tahr, Red Deer, White-Tailed Deer; White Tail; Sika Deer; Wallabies; Game meat consumption; Nutrition; Triathletes; Triathlon; Running; Cycling; Swimming; Energy systems; Training thresholds; FITT principle; Specificity; Progressive overload; Hiking; Solo hunting; Garmin; Garmin watches; Garmin Fenix and plenty more...

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Matt is joined by Lawson from Bailing, Scaling and BBQ and who has expanded with Jesse into Wild Game on Open Flame. They talk about the evolution of the company, which has expanded from just hunting and cooking videos into guided hunts, hunter education courses and much more. With the business continuing to evolve and a new name about to be launched in Natures Perks, they are expanding again and creating a subscription based model to provide giveaways and discounts across all things outdoors and not just hunting. We dive into Jesse's background and how Lawson has started working at Venture Hunting and Outdoors new store in Queensland. A lot of good things coming out of these boys!

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Matt is joined by Phillip Bigg the SFFP candidate in Tassie to share his knowledge of the new laws that will impact Antique Firearms owners in Tasmania.

Frank's back and he joins Matt to talk about making salami. Recently Frank passed on his recipe that has been handed down through his family over the years and taught some other hunters how. The boys talk about how it went and what happened along the way with Matt hanging the salami Frank had made him.

Matt talks a bout a close encounter with a salami shaped object, his journey towards self-sufficiency including a quail breeding program and some of the setbacks that have happened. Frank talks a bit about hunting Quail and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Vinnie to chat about the elusive Sambar Deer and what has worked for him when chasing these beautiful deer. With a Sambar hunting trip not far away it is the perfect time to get some tips. They also discuss his clothing company Bullet 'N' Barrel Co.

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Join Matt on this episode that is a bit different to what you normally hear. To start, we kick off with Marcel and his advocacy down in Victoria to ban aerial deer culling. If you want to sign the e-petition so that this is debated in parliament click here. After that you will get to listen to the presentation to the Australian Deer Association Sydney Branch and the Q and A that followed.

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Matt is joined by Patrick from Shooters Union NSW to give us an overview of the upcoming elections and which political parties and candidates may be best suited for our way of life and who we should definitely consider.

In this episode, Matt is joined by Lawson White who is the host of the Bailing, Scaling and BBQ podcast. They discuss a variety of topics including butchering advice, what to look for in feral pigs if you want to eat them, looking after game meat, using border collies as bailing dogs and his new venture called 'Wild game on open flame'. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or head over to the website. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest that you’d like to hear on the show, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com or via our socials. Disclaimer

Matt is joined by Danny Ryan, chair of Field & Game Australia as they unpack the recent recommendations or ban from the select committee on the Duck Hunting inquiry in Victoria. The proposed ban comes as a shock and defies logic with the evidence that was presented to the committee members throughout the parliamentary inquiry. Danny discusses the conflicting evidence, statistics, trends and much more including some concerning revelations. If you care about the future of hunting, you won't want to miss this episode!

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Matt is joined by Rick Bichel, President of the ADA or Australian Deer Association's Sydney Branch to talk about his enormous stag he recently shot after playing a game of cat and mouse with this brut for months. He also tells us about his latest trip to New Zealand chasing Tahr and Chamois.

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Matt introduces his new Hunting and Outdoors podcast after moving on from the Endless Pursuit: Hunting Journeys Australia.

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Matt is joined by Rob from Athena Spatial fresh off the Snow Camp episode and Sambar hunting trip to discuss his maps for NSW State Forests and some awesome data and insights that he will be publishing in regards to hunting public land in New South Wales. Athena Spatial maps on Avenza.

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Matt is Talking Gear and on this episode he is looking at the Ridgeline Microtech Puffa Jacket. He discusses how the rating system for warmth works on puffa jackets and why this one is something to consider! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. If you have a question about the review, shoot an email to australianhuntingandbeyond@gmail.com Disclaimer

Matt is Talking Gear and on this episode he is looking at the Moroka 30 Zero QR Rifle Sling. He tells you all about the product and why he loves it so much!

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Matt is joined by Jake Nicholson who recently featured on ABC News (see the video and article by clicking here) after he shared footage of some fellow hunters who had a dangerously close experience with a deer aerial culling operation. The operation in South Australia made the news as they were shooting deer out of a helicopter, with a shotgun, and on a property without permission to access. This was also dangerously close to the hunters who were there hunting for deer. Matt and Jake then unpack the SA governments deer aerial culling program that uses shotguns and break down the research document 'Aerial culling feral fallow deer with shotguns improves efficiency and welfare outcomes' that advises it. Check out Jake's Youtube channel here.

Topics discussed include:

Deer culling via helicopter; Aerial culling of deer in South Australia with a shotgun; Close encounter with aerial culling deer operation; PIRSA and the study that advises them to use shotguns to cull deer; Lack of cost information; Issues with the data from the study; Concerns of lead being put into the environment; Added stress on the deer from helicopter culling; Laws regarding culling on properties in South Australia; Deer not being treated as a valuable resource and plenty more.

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Matt is joined by Tegan Careri-Wilson, who is one of four members of the Shooters Action Group. They discuss why she and her colleagues are running for election, why a change is needed, her shooting and hunting background, favourite deer to hunt, latest overseas hunt, plus her role as President of the DeerStalkers Club and all at the age of 22.

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Frank who will be one of the regular guests of the show. The boys talk about his background, his big game indicating dog Joan and the blueprint he has used to train her. They discuss the comparison between using thermal equipment and an indicating dog when hunting and are either cheating? Plus Frank recounts the story of the only deer he has had mounted, even though it is not the biggest one and the significance and reminder behind why.

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Matt is joined by Rob Grech aka "The Obsessed Sambar Man" who is on to talk about his love of Dingoes and Sambar, but for two different reasons!

The NSW parliamentary e-petition for the use of National Parks for Recreational Users can be found here to sign. Please share far and wide to all those who love the outdoors and not just hunters, so this can be debated in Parliament.

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The Victorian Government is looking at potentially reclassifying 390,000 hectares of State Forest in the Central Highlands that is currently for public use into National Parks. Please access the link (by clicking here) and give your feedback before 6th of May 2024.