Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast

140. The Rut 2026 with the Faceless Hunter

14 Jun 2026

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A campfire recap of this year’s rut, with close encounters, hard lessons, a good buck on the ground, and the moments that keep us coming back.In this episode, Matt and Dan sit down around the fire with a beer in hand to reflect on this year’s rut and everything that came with it. From early mornings and roaring bucks to missed opportunities and memorable encounters, it’s an honest look back at another season in the bush.Matt managed to take a good buck this year, while Dan couldn’t quite back up the success of last season when he landed two impressive bucks. But as every hunter knows, the rut has a way of humbling even the most experienced hunters, and this year was no different.Dan recounts an incredible stand-off with multiple does barking at him from under 20 metres, testing his patience and nerve as he tried to remain unnoticed. He also shares stories of calling in several bucks, only to watch them hang up just out of range, refusing to cross the fence and offer a shot. It’s those moments of anticipation, frustration, and excitement that make the rut so addictive.While not every opportunity ended with a deer on the ground, the boys reflect on the great experiences, the lessons learned, and why time spent in the bush is about far more than filling a tag. With plenty of laughs and stories shared around the campfire, this episode captures everything that makes the rut such a special time of year.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.

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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El Partidazo de COPE

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Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast

140. The Rut 2026 with the Faceless Hunter

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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