The Endless Pursuit - Australian Hunting Journeys

The Endless Pursuit Podcast has ended, but the journey continues with the Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast! We've got your back and you wont miss a week in the transition with new episodes released every Monday! For links to the new show click on the below name for where you want to go: Spotify Apple Facebook Instagram Website Matt's Instagram

In this episode, Matt and Dodge talk about the 2023 Deer Expo in Victoria. After that the boys talk about Part 2 of Dodge's trip to Africa. He talks about the different game he shot which includes a zebra and crocodile. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

Dodge has finally made it to Africa, and what a week it was. In this episode he is joined by his African business partner Dempsey Bayly from Bayly Sipple safaris along side his client for the week Paul Preece, winner of the Netflix show Outlast.... even though Dodge repeatedly calls it outcast. Sorry, it was a big week.  They talk about how an African, an American and an Australian end up wearing leopard skin nighties, the highs and lows of bow hunting Africa, the plethora of game available and pauls grudge match with a black impala. Dodge and Dempsey chat about being open minded on safari when booking a trip and oh, Dodge shoots a Rhino! Tune in to find out more! This episode is a little different than our others have been, it was filmed in camp with little to no editing. Enjoy the raw sound of chirping crickets, comments from the crowd, beers being opened, and Dodges coughing from having covid that week. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Kate Fantinel, better known as Lady Liberty from Western Australia. Kate is a shooter and hunter who has worked for SSAA National branch starting SSAATV, on the staff for David Leyonhjelm of the Liberal Democrats and has previously ran for a seat in the senate and received 30,000 votes. The team discuss the craziness that is happening over in Western Australia that includes: the recent calibre bans, firearms number restrictions, recent shooting at a school, the resignation of Premier Mark McGowan and what that might mean to these absurd new rules. Kate brings her passion, articulate voice and journalism background to inform everyone of why everything that is happening in WA needs to be watched closely by the rest of Australia. If you love shooting and hunting, this episode is a must listen. We need more positive advocates to get behind the cause or risk losing what we love! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

Matt reviews the Moroka.30 Zero QR Rifle Sling. If you want to hear about a hands free rifle carriage system that reduces the felt weight by almost 75% than you need to have a listen about this product. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt is joined by Bushie from Back2theBush, which is a charity dedicated to unlocking the gates of National Parks in NSW and addressing some of the rules that are in place. They discuss the state of Kosciusko National Park and the damage that was caused by bushfires and how that impacts everyone including hunters. Bushie explains the mismanagement of these parks, why it has been occurring and provides some ways to rectify this. This episode focusses on the environment and the lobbying that is happening to open up access within parks and remove rules such as carrying a chainsaw in your vehicle. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

Matt reviews the Ridgeline 4K Trail Camera. If you love using a trail camera to do recon on your hunting spots, this review is a must listen for you! It's ease of use and wide array of excellent features makes this product a must to consider. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question about the review, shoot an email to matt.endlesspursuit@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Angus Reynolds from Haul Fly Fishing in Southern NSW. The team discusses the intricacies of chasing the elusive Trout and explores the similarities between hunting and fishing for this species. Angus has a wealth of knowledge, shared some cool stories and happily provided some tips along the way! If you love Trout fishing or don't know much about it, this episode is a good listen. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. All online orders from Ridgeline will go into a draw to win almost $1000 worth of Ridgeline Accessories. Disclaimer

Matt reviews the Axil GS Extreme 2.0 hearing protection and enhancement for shooters. If your hearing matters to you and you want to protect it when out shooting or hunting, this is an item you want to consider. At a very competitive price point, it's ease of use and you don't have to compromise listening when hunting, this product is well worth looking at! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question about the review, shoot an email to matt.endlesspursuit@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Tim Blackwell who is a well-known Taxidermist from South Australia. They take a deep dive into all things taxidermy and what hunters should do after pulling the trigger. The team discusses tips and tricks for hunters when wanting to keep their animal as a mount. Plus hunting in Africa and the conservation model that works so well for them. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline and go into the draw to win almost $1000 worth of Ridgeline Accessories. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt recounts his latest hunting trip in the Snowy Mountains on public land, mainly North Maragle State Forest. He talks about hearing croaking bucks for the first time, catching the end of the rut, getting an opportunity to chase croaking bucks, another hunter shooting the buck he was chasing, sharing camp and some unforgettable moments. Dodge talks about hosting a BBQ at his place to cut up the Red Stags from his last guiding trip and a few events on the horizon. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline and go into the draw to win almost $1000 worth of Ridgeline Accessories. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Dan Repacholi. He has a very impressive list of accomplishments in the sport of shooting, which includes; a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal and an Olympic Games Bronze Medal. Dan is also the Federal Member for Hunter and as a politician is championing the Parliamentary Friends of Shooters group to break down political party lines and promote shooting and hunting in a positive light. The boys discuss with Dan what it's like to shoot at the Olympics and take home a medal, the training and preparation involved in becoming an Olympian, his passion for hunting and favourite type, some recent developments in the shooting landscape and why he not only is in the Parliamentary Friends of Shooters group but also the Parliamentary Friends of Gun Control group and much more! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline and go into the draw to win almost $1000 worth of Ridgeline Accessories. Disclaimer

In this episode, the boys talk about Dodge's latest guiding adventure with the Australian Huntsman and show fanboy Jordy the joys of hunting private land. Dodge recaps a somewhat successful bow hunt and then details an extremely successful Red Stag hunt in Central NSW. He also talks about his superior ability to make animal calls, which led to him attracting wombats! Matt discusses some issues that have arisen from the goats he harvested recently and some negative impacts from that hunt. He also talks about the Ridgeline Trail Cameras he has been using and gives his thoughts. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Check out the latest promotion for listeners on our promotions. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by friend of the show Beau. It's been going on for over 3 years and operation 'get Beau a buck' is still going, but we have an update! Join the boys as they chat with Beau about some of his previous hunting experiences which includes; Goat hunting, Sambar hunting and chasing his first Fallow buck! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline and go into the draw to win almost $1000 worth of Ridgeline accessories. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Paige Donald, a recent Australian Survivor contestant who was on the “Heroes” tribe. Paige was subjected to online hate for being a hunter after a fellow contestant and animal activist vilified her on social media. In her first podcast interview since her appearance on the reality TV show, Paige opens up about her experiences with what happened after the show, her passion for pig hunting with her dogs and also talks about her hunting trip to Africa. She talks about her supporters including Buck and Boar Hunting and Dog Accessories. As mentioned during the episode, the TV show discussed is called 'Outlast'. Stay tuned to the end and listen to Dodge getting hit with a surprise! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline and go into the draw to win almost $1000 worth of Ridgeline Accessories. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Danny Ryan, who is the Chair of Field and Game Australia. The organisation is currently taking on the Victorian Government with the reduced 2023 Duck hunting season. This decision goes against the current legislation and the Game Management Authority's recommendations, even though they are the government agency who advises the minister. The team discuss what is going on in the current Australian political landscape with the reduced Duck season, National Feral Deer Action Plan, Bow hunting ban in South Australia and calibre restrictions in Western Australia. Danny explains the actions that Field and Game Australia have already undertaken and are planning to implement to fight for Australian hunting. Please help support the efforts by donating and at the end of the episode there are some hunting prizes being offered up for those who do donate and register by Troy from Honker Hunters and also Dodge. Stay tuned for more details on how to enter to win the prizes on the social media pages. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt details his previous hunting trip chasing fallow deer in a state forest in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. He then recounts how he unexpectedly gets onto some feral goats whilst out looking for deer sign on a small rabbit block he recently got access too. Dodge and Matt discuss some tips on butchering equipment such as the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener and the Victorinox gutting knife - bulb tip. Dodge talks about the various options to mount a billy and the process to prepare a skull for a euro mount. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Matt and Dodge are joined by Philip Donato. An Australian politician, currently a Member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. Philip was a Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party member from November 2016 to December 2022 before leaving the party and becoming an independent member representing the electorate of Orange. He is running for the job again in the upcoming NSW election in March, 2023. A keen hunter and shooter, Philip talks about his hunting journey, which includes: hunting rabbits growing up, moving onto larger game such as feral pigs and goats, chasing red deer and other game around the hills of New Zealand, Sambar hunting in the Victorian High Country, hunting with his kids and much more! For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, The Endless Pursuit crew have an Australian exclusive! Matt and Dodge are joined by the one and only Jim Shockey, professional hunter, outfitter, author and producer of multiple hunting TV shows. They discuss his success and celebrity as a hunter with his guiding business, Rogue River Outfitters, his multiple TV shows and most recent accomplishment being a published author. In Jim's first ever interview discussing his book "Call me Hunter", he explains that it is based on 80% truth from his life and 20% fiction as an added bonus. His first book of a two part publishing deal with the prestigious Simon and Schuster, is available for presale on Google and has 125,000 copies already printed. Jim talks about his experiences hunting in Australia, the importance of family, his favourite place that he has been, his favourite big game to hunt, hunting one of Dodge's bucket list animals being a Kamchatka Moose in Russia, the Hand of Man Museum of Cultural Arts and Conservation, what's next for this hunting icon and much more.  For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline. Disclaimer

In this episode, Dodge and Matt are joined by Emeritus Professor Robert Mulley. Working from the School of Science at Western Sydney University, Emeritus Professor Robert Mulley is a leader amongst wildlife management scientists, has written over 150 scientific publications, books and book chapters and has presented over 100 papers to conferences and industry forums. His expert knowledge in animal science and agriculture, vertebrate pest management, wildlife management and sustainable land use has been recognised nationally and internationally. He is Australia’s foremost expert on fallow deer, deer farming, and the biology of all of the species of deer in the wild or being farmed in Australia. E/Prof Mulley is a former member of the NSW Animal Research Review Panel, was the Chair of the NSW Kangaroo Management Advisory Panel for many years, and a former member of the NSW Biosecurity Advisory Committee. E/Prof Mulley has also recently held positions on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Zoo Biology, the Victorian Hunting Advisory Committee, was the Chair of the NSW Board of Studies Primary Industries Examination Committee for many years, and has also represented on the Australian Wildlife Health Network Management Committee. E/Prof Mulley is currently in his second 5-year term as Chair of the NSW Game and Pest Management Advisory Committee and is an active recreational hunter who enjoys spending time hunting a range of animal species with his two sons.  For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show visit our website or follow us on: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. If you have a question for the team, shoot an email to theendlesspursuitpodcast@gmail.com  Support the podcast by using promo code ENDLESS15 to receive 15% off all orders from Ridgeline.  Disclaimer