Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast

In this episode, Matt is joined by Gary, an ex-pat from Ireland. The boys dive into night operations on Australian farms: reading wind and paddock layouts, running buggies in the crops, and using thermal optics to identify heat signatures, confirm species, and make clean, ethical shots in the dark. We talk through teamwork, how to approach mobs without blowing the whole field and maximising effectiveness in reducing numbers. We also cover gear setups—thermal scopes and handheld scanners, handheld lights and the practical realities of crop protection: respecting landholders, stock, and neighbours while keeping pressure on pigs that hammer grain and silage.Gary then compares it with hunting in Ireland—how culture, permissions, and club/community expectations shape a very different experience. We discuss contrasts in access, landowner relationships, seasons and game management, and how equipment choices and local laws influence what’s practical in the field. It’s a candid chat about ethics, safety, and doing things the right way on both sides of the world.For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show, you can find all the links here. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest you’d like to hear on the show, get in touch via our socials.Disclaimer: Content shared on this podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only. For the full disclaimer, click on this link.

In this episode, Matt is joined by his Irish mate Gary and they share the story of an unforgettable hunt, where three deer were taken cleanly one after another in less than a minute, providing plenty of quality meat to go around. We also talk about chasing goats with the bow and pigs on foot, pushing our skills and stamina in some rugged terrain, and spending time glassing and watching plenty of deer in breath-taking country.We cover the new rules for booking state forests in NSW, explaining what hunters need to know and how these changes affect planning trips. To wrap it up, we discuss how Zerotech scopes glass performed in the fading light and why it made such a difference when visibility mattered most.Whether you’re tuning in for hunting stories, gear talk, or updates on access to NSW forests, this episode has something for everyone who values ethical hunting and the great outdoors.For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here. 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 Felix to have a chat about a big Rusa x Sambar he is chasing and the SFFP.Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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 Joe, who despite terrible conditions was able to call in a Sambar Stag and drop him. They also talk about Mental Health and why hunting could be the perfect fix! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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 Rob aka The Obsessed Sambar Man and this one is interesting and controversial to boot. Trophy or Meat and does it matter? For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 us this episode for Matt's favourite and funniest episode. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 Doctor David Jenkins who has spent his life studying parasites in various animals including fallow deer, sheep and cows. He has published his research and whilst retired is still lecturing at university on the subject. He discusses the minimal risk in consuming wild deer meat or venison, what to look for and plenty more!For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 Paul who is the host and creator of The WASP Files. As a film maker who has been captured by the tragic events all those years ago, he has spent the last 8 years researching, talking to witnesses and uncovering inconsistencies with the mainstream narrative of what actually happened on that fateful day. Check it out here and then head to The WASP Files

Matt unpacks the Hunting Conservation Hunting Bill 2025 that the honourable Robert Borsak of the Shooters Farmers Fishers Party put into the NSW Parliament recently. We cover the right to the hunt, suppressors, the input from the Invasive Species Council, the Animal Justice Party and the Greens. There is plenty in this one! Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here. 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 Nick who was the winner of the Fallow Deer Hunters of Australia Facebook group giveaway. He is now the lucky one who will receive a fallow mount gifted by Murphy's Trophy Taxidermy in Goulburn NSW. Tune in to this episode to hear the story and plenty more.For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 Adam from Kosciuszko Wild Venison, to talk about his new venture in the NSW Snowy Mountains utilising deer as a renewable resource in a win win for everyone. They discuss the benefits of harvesting the deer and selling the meat locally, what they target, meat quality, education, parasites and what they check, plus plenty more! Check out our new designs in the shop here!For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 Nick who took a very unique buck over the rut. They discuss his journey, this awesome special buck, AI changing the hunting landscape and plenty more! Check out our new designs in the shop here!For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 Dave as they talk about his misfortune during Croak Camp and his past life as a successful tournament fishermen. Plenty of great information in this one! Check out our new designs in the shop here!For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 the boys from Snow Camp for the second part of the 100th episode. Plenty of laughs in this one with some hilarious stories and what's to come in the future. Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find all the links here.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 the boys from Snow Camp for the 100th episode.Want to support the show? Then checkout our buy me a coffee. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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 and Dan recorded in the car on the way to a hunt in the rut! They talk about Dan's 2024 and 2025 rut success and find out how the hunt went on the drive home! Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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

Recorded at Croak Camp 2025, Matt is joined by Frodo, Tony and Gary for a very funny episode. If you liked Snow Camp then you will enjoy this episode. They talk about the events that had taken place, recount funny stories and have a lot of laughs! Plus Frodo and Gary tell the story of how they took their bucks at Croak camp! Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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 James from Blackfoot Designs to have a chat about his new gear that he launched at the Bathurst Arms show and his plans to chase Red Deer this season.Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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 and Frank have a chat about if there is hunting etiquette for public land or specifically a NSW State Forest and they discuss a situation that arose from the upcoming Croak Camp. Compared to private land there is so many more considerations and we want your thoughts! If you listen on Spotify make sure you complete the poll.Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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 Frank as they unpack some of the latest events in the world of hunting and question the negative impacts of social media on the perception of hunting to the wider community. They discuss the US "influencer" Sam and "Wombatgate" as well as the RSPCA going after a pair of young pig hunters and plenty more!Want to support the show? Then checkout our shop and buy me a coffee. Alternatively, if you love coffee then check out Final Press and use the code AHBPODCAST to get 10% off and support the podcast at the same time!! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show head over to our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) or website with all the links here.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