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; Poache...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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, ...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 Hunti...
Dec 03, 2023•57 min
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...
Nov 26, 2023•47 min
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. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over t...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min
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! 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 ...
Nov 17, 2023•55 min
In this Talking Gear, Matt is chatting about Shooting Supports and this one is all about the Sticks! 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
Nov 15, 2023•3 min
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-...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 T...
Oct 29, 2023•48 min
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: Shoot...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min
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. Disclaim...
Oct 18, 2023•8 min
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 wit...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 26 min
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 hu...
Oct 08, 2023•56 min
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. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook , In...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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...
Sep 27, 2023•23 min
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...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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! 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...
Sep 13, 2023•4 min
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 wa...
Sep 10, 2023•59 min
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 ...
Sep 03, 2023•56 min
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 . For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything m...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 ag...
Aug 20, 2023•54 min
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. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , X (formerly Twitter) or head over t...
Aug 13, 2023•47 min
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...
Aug 09, 2023•6 min
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 informatio...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Aug 02, 2023•5 min
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. Follo...
Jul 30, 2023•53 min
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. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , X (fo...
Jul 23, 2023•46 min
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 we...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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. For the latest informati...
Jul 09, 2023•59 min
