Australian Hunting Backcountry

If you don't know about Brad Brooks and Argali yet, then do yourself two favours - check out the YouTube channel and head to their website argalioutdoors.com to have a look at the gear they design. I am thankful that quite a bit is available in Australia so I've been able to inspect it for myself at my local hunting store. @argali_officialI also chat with Chris from Sambar Soaps about his scent blocking products that he has designed from personal hunting experience. Anything that gives us an advantage is worth it in my opinion. If you're interested in trying some out, you can purchase off his website sambarsoaps.com or check out his socials @sambarsoapsandapparelDon't forget that in 2025 I am proud to partner with;Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠@natures_perks_ausGun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠@guntradersaustraliaPlease also continue to support the 2024 partners;Skeleton Optics AustraliaOn Track MealsFeel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;@australian_hunting_backcountryaustralian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.auRemember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

Hi all, I have the honour of speaking with two legends in this episode; Rob Herbert (R & N Blades) plus Jason (@liquidantler). I chat with Rob about his legendary knife making talents and about his own mental health journey and suicide prevention - for which Rob is a massive advocate for. I also sit down with Jason and we discuss why mental health is so important to him and our fundraising efforts in 'Mullets For Mental Health'.These are some confronting but essential conversations as we need to start encouraging men to speak out about their mental health concerns and I hope that you can all reach into your pockets a little and donate to our team for the Black Dog Institute.If you are in need of help all I ask that you call triple zero, see your GP, reach out to a mate, a loved one or any of the services that can get you help talk you through a crisis or give you some coping strategies to keep going because every storm runs out of rain.Please donate HERE.If you need support call one of the following numbersLifeline Australia | 13 11 14Lifeline New Zealand | 0800 543 354Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling | 1800 011 046Qlife – anonymous and free LGBTI peer support | 1800 184 527 – (3PM-Midnight every day)Thirrili 24/7 | 1800 805 801Brother to brother 24-hour crisis line | 1800 435 799Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to partner with;Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠@natures_perks_ausGun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠@guntradersaustraliaPlease also continue to support the 2024 partners;Skeleton Optics AustraliaOn Track MealsFeel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;@australian_hunting_backcountryaustralian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.auRemember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

Hi all, I'm joined by Jason (@liquidantler) in this two part chat with my mate, Blake (@the_venture_folk), as a pre and post breakdown from our Victoria trip in September 2024. Blake has never really done a multi-day backpacking trip so I wanted to get his perspectives on all the work that he has done, gear and the advice that Jason and I have been giving him over the previous year or so. Blake shares his experiences and confirms he is now addicted.Looking forward to doing more hunting with these two top blokes and sharing more of our adventures with you.Don't forget to head over to YouTube for the video on the Liquid Antler channel > HEREDon't forget that in 2025 I am proud to partner with;Natures Perks -⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠@natures_perks_ausGun Traders Australia -⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠@guntradersaustraliaPlease also continue to support the 2024 partners;Skeleton Optics AustraliaOn Track MealsFeel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;@australian_hunting_backcountryaustralian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.auRemember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

In this episode I connect with Fergus Bailey @rifletuner a competitive long range shooter and hunter, and we talk around what he feels is actually needed for reloading and load testing at a competitive level in 'long range' distances and the transition of that to hunting.I did have some minor technical issues to overcome in this episode so bear with me on the audio...I will invite Fergus back for another one or two recordings (if he'll have me) so feel free to shoot questions through after listening to this one.I also chat with Lawson from @natures_perks_aus around what these guys are now doing and they evolved from their previous endeavours into Natures Perks. Their subscription giveaways are definitely worth looking at for some great hunting/fishing opportunities.Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to partner with;Natures Perks -⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠@natures_perks_ausGun Traders Australia -⁠guntraders.com.au⁠@guntradersaustraliaPlease also continue to support the 2024 partners;Skeleton Optics AustraliaOn Track MealsFeel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;@australian_hunting_backcountryaustralian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.auLook after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

In September 2024 I travel to Victoria highcountry with Jason from @liquidantler and Blake from @the_venture_folk for a multi-day backpack hunt. We packraft, avoid snakes, try to find water and have an amazing adventure.Check out the video of the hunt on Liquid Antler YouTube channel.For 2025 I am proud to partner with;Natures Perks -naturesperks.com.au@natures_perks_ausGun Traders Australia -guntraders.com.au@guntradersaustraliaPlease also continue to support the 2024 partners;Skeleton Optics AustraliaOn Track MealsFeel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;@australian_hunting_backcountryaustralian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.auLook after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

On this episode I chat with Henk from Crispi Australia/New Zealand and my friend, and previous guest, Chris Burns about the range of @crispi_aus boots available to Australian/NZ hunters. They dive in and share a wealth of knowledge about the individual models and what goes into making Crispi a leader in the hunting boot industry. Being a backcountry hunter himself, Chris, outlines where each model sits, their best application in hunting situations and how to care for them. Check out the range; crispiaustralia.com.au In the 'friends of the podcast' I meet the amazing family behind guntraders.com.au and we talk about how this site is not just going to be another used gun/dealer site but their vision for the website and YouTube channel (GTA in the WILD). I would also ask you to keep supporting the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.skeletonoptics.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  Insta: @australian_hunting_backcountry E: australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

In May 2024 I was able to spend an incredible 3 weeks hunting in New Zealand. For the second part of my trip I decided not to take any recording gear and just concentrate on hunting. I made a number of notes along the way so this is the recap from those. I hope my learnings help with anyone considering doing a hunt in NZ On my trip to NZ I used products from my podcast partners and highly recommend these; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.skeletonoptics.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  Insta: @australian_hunting_backcountry E: australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

In May 2024 I was able to spend an incredible 3 weeks hunting in New Zealand and in between hunts, I was very fortunate to be able to meet up with the two young lads from @theweekendmish. Raz and Gabe are absolutely knocking it out of the park with their hunting and success in this world. We had a really fun chat and I would loved to have stayed longer but their schedule was tight so I slipped in for as long as I could and then moved on to my next hunting location. I'm really looking forward to seeing what these young men are up to next. They have some amazing videos on YouTube so be sure to check them all out (if you haven't already). My 'friend of the podcast' in this episode is Shaun from Alpine Beards (@alpine_beards_australia). This small business based in Albury, NSW, and is making some really interesting mens products - aimed at those of us with facial hair in need of some TLC. I am all for treating my beard and smelling nice so as a special treat, podcast listeners can get 20% off using the code "AHB20" for a limited time. With a money back guarantee - what have you got to lose. https://alpinebeardsaustralia.com.au I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.skeletonoptics.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  Insta: @australian_hunting_backcountry E: australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

In May 2024 I was able to spend nearly 3 weeks in New Zealand chasing Tahr and Chamois on my own. This is from my first hunt which was up the Copland River on the west coast. The recordings are done in the field and after the hunt so the audio is reflective of my surroundings. Spoiler alert - I didn't get any animals on the ground but I did see a couple of beautiful Tahr bulls. I wanted to be able to pass on my learnings along the way to help you get over to NZ for a backcountry hunt as this was an absolutely amazing experience. Feel free to ask me any questions you want. I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠⁠www.skeletonoptics.com.au⁠⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com⁠⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  Insta: @australian_hunting_backcountry E: australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

With the potential ban on lead core projectiles being a hot topic at the moment, I speak with Nathan & Steph Morris from 'Terminal Ballistics Research' and pick his bran stemming from their extensive research. Nathan is considered a world leading expert in ballistics and published an article on his website titled "Homogenous copper bullets can be inhumane". Nathan and Steph have an extensive knowledge base on their website and I'd strongly encourage you to visit it for for this topic and many others; www.ballisticstudies.com On the 'Friend of the Podcast' segment I have been chatting with Mick from 'The Deer School' about the upcoming course running in September to be offered a special discount for listeners who mention the podcast - $150 off the cost of the course. Anyone interested in learning about more successful deer hunting should contact them or check them out @deerschool_melbourne and on Facebook I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠www.skeletonoptics.com.au⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  @australian_hunting_backcountry australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

Mental health and firearm ownership is a complex topic to navigate and on this episode I chat with Glen who went through a mental health issue and lost his access to firearms. As a result, Glen made it a personal mission to change how the government treated people in this situation. I'm thankful for people like Glen and his team from Mental Hunts for bringing the focus on this topic in such a measured approach. While they are based in NZ it's still inspiring to hear what they are achieving in changing the mindset of those put in charge to police our weapon ownership. It gives hope that change can be effected in Australia so firearm owners are not faced with similar issues. @mentalhunts or find them on YouTube. On the 'Friend of the Podcast' segment I travel up the road to the Sunshine Coast and meet up with Matt from RMK Leatherworks. Matt has a hunting background and he and his team make some damn fine leather products - some for shooting/hunting and many other needs outside of this. @rmkleatherworks https://rmkleatherworks.com I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠www.skeletonoptics.com.au⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  @australian_hunting_backcountry australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

The topic for this episode is backcountry communication and safety. I talk with Reiny from the Satphone Shop about all things to do with remote communication devices and options. What Reiny doesn't know I'm sure isn't worth knowing and we dive deep into satellite comms. The Satphone shop in Mulgrave, Victoria has a great range of products and supports our hunting community so reach out to them if you're needing something or want to upgrade. @satphoneshop https://satphoneshop.com This episode is released in June which is Men's Mental Health month and instead of a 'Friend of the Podcast' segment I want to check in with you all. I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au www.skeletonoptics.com.au On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠www.ontrackmeals.com Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  @australian_hunting_backcountry australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

A Dall's sheep is a dream pinnacle hunt for many hunters. Well, Cait and Tonia from Alaska made it happen. Being residents of Alaska has advantages and in this case Cait drew a coveted tag and Tonia volunteered to go along and help out. The video is available on the YouTube channel of 'Semi Wild Alaska' and I strongly suggest you watch that after listening to the podcast - as well as some of the other amazing hunting and Alaskan adventures they get up to. Follow along with @semiwildalaska @cskcline @tonia_s1 Also on this episode is a great little Aussie business - Aussie Skull Mounts and Designs. Brad and Carlie, along with their metal art, have just released some new products aimed at helping hunters proudly display their trophies without breaking the bank. See for yourselves; https://www.aussieskullmountsanddesigns.com.au @aussieskullmountsanddesigns I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠https://www.skeletonoptics.com.au/⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠https://ontrackmeals.com/⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  @australian_hunting_backcountry australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

Rick is a NSW based Sambar hunter but had not undertaken a multi-day backpack hunt - until now. Rick and I chatted about gear and prep before the hunt and then caught up after the hunt to break down what worked and what he might change for the next one. Rick is also prepping for a NZ trip later this year. Rick is also heavily involved in mental health first aid in his workplace and we chat a bit about the benefits of hunting and 'greenspace' to our mental health. Rick also runs a Facebook group 'NSW Sambar Hunters' that has over 3500 members and growing. They have some merch and run education and hunt events. Reach out to Rick if you're interested; @tailsntrails8 or via FB. I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠https://www.skeletonoptics.com.au/⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠https://ontrackmeals.com/⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  @australian_hunting_backcountry australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.

Lucy and Ben are a unique backcountry hunting duo being father and daughter hunters. Based in New Zealand, they go on some amazing hunting adventures together and Lucy captures a lot of this for her YouTube channel. Lucy and Ben were in the planning for a Fiordland trip when we recorded this and they would have just returned at the time this episode was released. Follow along at Instagram @lucynilson or YouTube @lucynilson In the Friends of the Podcast segment, I speak with Lawson from @up_north_adventures_fnq and @wild_game_on_open_flame about the new guided hunts he is offering and their new website www.wgof.com.au I would also ask you to support the 2024 podcast partners; Skeleton Optics - @skeletonoptics_au ⁠⁠https://www.skeletonoptics.com.au/⁠⁠ On Track Meals - @on_track_meals ⁠⁠https://ontrackmeals.com/⁠⁠ Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting  - please feel free to reach out.  @australian_hunting_backcountry australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.