Mark and Ian debrief their recent trip to hunt Sambar with the crew from Hellenic Hunters and share some VERY INTERESTING developments about Deer Camp 2026.
Tonight around the campfire we mix things up with a new format. Sure you’ll get the usual info about hunting, but we’ve also included a new In Focus section - with special guest Jason Menzies.
Tonight around the campfire Ian, Jono and Mark chat the challenges of winter hunting, gear prep, thermals imaging and mythical the controversy of mystical creatures in the Pilliga. Along the way the guys also dive into conservation efforts, feral animal culling, game meat logistics, and the excitement of upcoming hunts.
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss the upcoming Sambar hunt with Hellenic Hunters, planning for the Territory and beyond, sighting in rifles, while Ian introduces a new podcast segment.
It’s great to get feedback from our audience so it’s shout out time, and a lot of other stuff as well…
Tonight around the campfire the guys discuss working with SSAA to grow the hunting and shooting sports, the recent Australian Shooter Leftie special, hunting the Pilliga, Surfer Pig, and the mysterious white Fallow, Goat, Llama, Alpaca...
Old Aimpoints, new Aimpoints, timber verse synthetic, changing barrels, lots of new videos from SSAA, hunting the Pilliga, birthday hunts, power tools and preparing animals skins, this one’s got the lot!
Tonight, around the campfire the guys get excited by some new scopes from Burris and Steiner, praise the German #4A reticle, check in on the Red Deer trophies, revisit the best knife conversation, discuss the weirdness of the arguments against public land hunting, and a whole lot more.
Tonight, around the campfire Ian and Mark talk all things skinning and skins, knives, gear (lots of gear), insurance and a whole lot more! Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss what’s happening in NSW with the new Bill put forward by SFFP as well as the cultural perspectives, and economic implications of public land hunting. Mark, then covers off on Leard State Forest while Ian talks about hunting dog training, and what’s next for Beretta Dogs! Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire the guys wrap part 2 of their April Deer hunt – with a focus on Fallow Deer. Make sure to stick around for the special announcement about Hunt Camp 2026, we’re taking it on the road!
This one has it all, from a wrap up of Jono’s Fallow Deer Hunt, his fishing trip for monster GTs, Mark’s podcast appearance on The Australian Hunting Connection podcast, and the importance of introduction kids to the hunting lifestyle. Of course, we reflect on the recent Federal Election results and even put Ian to the Citizenship test!
Tonight, around the campfire the crew relive their recent Red Deer Hunts. For Ian it's his first fully guided hunt, for Jono a club hunt on an allocated block while Mark returns to his private blocks just outside Kilcoy. With everyone experiencing a successful hunt there’s lot to talk about. Enjoy
With Jono away, Ian and Mark break down their Red Deer approach, talk about the very new, and very cool Hunters Campfire Outdoor Edge knives and a give a shout out a special fan of ‘the Poddy’. The conversation then moves onto technology in the field including the power of Starlink, staying in touch with ZOLEO and will Hybrid EV utes, like the New Ford Ranger be the end of 12 volt power in camp. Enjoy!
In this Hunters Campfire special, we share the campfire with Lawson White, owner of Nature's Perks, a service offering guided hunts and educational courses. The wide-ranging conversation focuses on red deer hunting strategies, public vs. private land hunting, the importance of building relationships for access and even touch on the latest corner crossing rulings from the USA. The crew also emphasize hearing and skin protection, explore hunting competitions, membership benefits, and community engagement. They highlight the stunning hunting property, support services, and encourage listeners to explore membership options and book adventures.
With Hunt Camp just around the corner the guys talk about getting through Cyclone Alfred and reflect on what gear worked, what didn’t and how they can improve for both emergency situations and camping, with Mark dropping a controversial call on certain Yeti products. The conversation moves to the new hybrid Ford Ranger and its potential hunting and camping applications. To wrap things up the crew then turn their attention to the current political landscape, the upcoming Federal election, that all important community support, cooking adventures, game meat, hunting regulations, drone technology.
Tonight around the campfire the guys kick things off with an impromptu visit that causes just a little bit of pandemonium at Jono’s place. With that settled, the conversation then moves to the Perun series of torches from Olight, as well as gear for hunting Red Deer. There is also a discussion about firearm laws, ammunition trends, and even some camp cooking tips along the way. Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Mark and Jono are waiting for Alfred, while Ian dials in from Sydney. Unless of course it’s all a "hoax"! Talk turns to Cyclone prep, wet weather gear, ammo, the difference between .30-06 and .308 as well as answering some questions from you, our listeners. So, keep them coming. Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire Mark, Ian, and Jono discuss the new gear from OLIGHT, along with Tatonka packs, and butchering game. The conversation then moves to engaging with the community, the upcoming kayak fishing trip, eye dominance in shotgunnning, pre-scouting, hunt camp prep, the Huntfit program, and a long range look at the weather for the Roar, and Rut.
Tonight around the campfire we speak with Kate Fantinel. Kate is a passionate activist for shooters who is leading a legal challenge to the soon to be implemented WA gun laws. Over two nights (we had internet issues) we speak with Kate about her journey from hunting with her Dad in country South Australia, to competitive universality pistol shooter to running for a Senate ticket in Western Australia as Lady Liberty AND a whole lot more! Enjoy