Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast
Episodes
119. Bondi Tragedy and what shooters need to do NOW!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt and Felix address the tragic events at Bondi and the national conversation that followed. They discuss the speed at which firear...
118. Coby's story
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share a deeply personal and heart-breaking story following the loss of a loyal companion and best friend. While camping, Coby'...
117. A NZ Hunting trip for almost $1,500? Yes you can!
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob from Athena Spatial walks us through how he built, planned and budgeted a week-long New Zealand hunting adventure at a price poin...
116. Hunting Conservation Bill with SFFP Rob Borsak Junior
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Robert Borsak Junior from the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party covering conservation reform, hunting and fishing, politics, natio...
115. International hunts across Italy, Sweden, Africa, and more with Joe from Ridgewalker Expeditions
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt is joined by Joe from Ridgewalker Expeditions who shares stories from a range of international hunts, each with its own challeng...
114. Pig hunting with thermals and buggies in Australia, plus a look at the hunting scene in Ireland.
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lay...
113. Three deer in under a minute, and the new NSW State Forest booking rules
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 afte...
112. Big Rusa x Sambar (Rubar) and SFFP with Felix
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
111. A Sambar Stag Surprise
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hunt...
110. Obsessed Sambar Man Rob is back discussing Trophy or Meat and does it matter?
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 la...
109. Reliving a classic!
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this episode for Matt's favourite and funniest episode. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show find al...
108. Deer Parasites with Dr David Jenkins
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 publ...
107. The WASP Files. Martin Bryant & the Port Arthur Massacre
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
106. Hunting Conservation Bill 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt unpacks the Hunting Conservation Hunting Bill 2025 that the honourable Robert Borsak of the Shooters Farmers Fishers Party put into the NSW Parli...
105. A Winning Trophy Buck
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
104. Kosciuszko Wild Venison
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
103. A Unicorn Buck!
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 landscap...
102. Croak Camp mishaps and Tournament fishing with Dave.
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 inf...
101. The laughs continue with a German Short Haired Dolphin?
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
100
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 informatio...
99. Buck down
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
98. Fantastic Frodo Flogs Frank!
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
97. New gear and chasing Red Deer
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
96. Is there Public Land Hunting Etiquette?
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
95. Will social media be the death of hunting?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 perc...
94. John Ruddick MLC and the Federal Election
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by the honourable Mr John Ruddick MLC who is a member of the Libertarian Party and they discuss the upcoming Federal Election and the i...
93. 2 Bucks 1 Stag
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jimmy who recounts his awesome start to the year and a very memorable hunt taking two solid fallow bucks on the same hunt. To top it...
92. World of 12 Volt
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Nathan from Sparked Installations as they discuss his future builds for his Hunt Camper and the various options and ideas to get you...
91. Fallow Hunting with Felix
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by a man mentioned many times on the podcast, yes it is Felix. This episode is dedicated to all thing hunting Fallow Deer leading up to...
90. NZ Tahr trip, DPI Booking System and Spearfishing FADS
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rob from Athena Spatial to tell us about his recent trip to New Zealand chasing Tahr and how it all went. They then discuss the NSW ...
89. Drone Fishing with Fish Eat Repeat
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Dave from Fish Eat Repeat to talk about Drone Fishing, Hunting in New Zealand and plenty more in this episode. Dave shares some grea...
88. Grizzly bear attack, MeatEater and Resilience with Shayne
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Shayne who has an incredible story of surviving a Grizzly Bear attack. He recounts what happened, the aftermath and they discuss mul...
87. Hunting and Cooking with Smokin' Gauchos
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Kevin from Smokin' Gauchos and they are talking about cooking with the variety of products that they sell. If you are looking for so...
86. Fallow Bucks and the Rut!
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined byDylan from "The Wilderlifer" to chat about the upcoming Fallow Deer rut and his new educational video series on YouTube tha...
85. Ryan Moody Fishing
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Ryan Moody Fishing and you guessed it they are talking all things fishing. Ryan is a wealth of knowledge who has spent his life fish...
Overwatch - Phillip Bigg on Gun Control report and the Great Northern Beer spill
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Overwatch, Matt is joined by Phillip Bigg to discuss the outrageous latest Gun Control Report filled with misinformation and they d...
84. Stack Images Zac McKenzie
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Zac McKenzie from Stack Images who does some brilliant photography and takes listeners through some photography basics. They then di...
83. Getting ready for the Red Deer Roar!
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Deer Roar is fast approaching and this episode was an absolute cracker from 2024, so Let's do it again and get ready for the 2025 Roar. wi...
82. Johnny's Summer Fallow Run
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Johnny as they recount a few stories and his latest summer run, where he knocked over a Fallow Deer. They chat about State Forest hu...
81. Joe 'Kastaway' Kulis on his African Big 5 with a bow, TV show and world record!
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by an absolute legend in Joe 'Kastaway' Kulis! Known for his unbelievable adventures across the globe and being one of the first people...
80. I Identify as a Deer Hunter.
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank and Frodo are back for part 2 to round out 2024. A bit of long range shooting, working at a gun shop and plenty of laughs. Want to support the...
79. Xmas Special with an Elf and a Sasquatch
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh on a break from making Christmas presents for Santa at the North Pole, Matt is joined by Anthony AKA Frodo and the Sasquatchian tree licking bea...
78. Jack Out the Back
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube legend Jack Out the Back joins Matt to talk about life on the station in Western Australia. They talk about culling camels, the damage they ca...
77. Bringing back the Thylacine / Tasmanian Tiger!
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Professor Andrew Pask who is the head of Tigrr Lab, which stands for the Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research Lab and w...
76. Tree Saddle / Stand Hunting in Australia
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Whipps, a Victorian hunter who hunts from a tree saddle and has had success doing that chasing Sambar. They discuss how he goes abou...
75. The Bald Chef Andrew Joulianou
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Andrew Joulianou, who also is known as The Bald Chef. They discuss a variety of topics including cooking a variety of food including...
74. Why are the media against hunters?
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Phillip discuss why the legacy media hate hunters and it is rare that they portray them in a positive light. A recent article published in Au...
73. Huge Sambar or is it a Rubar?
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rick Bichel, President of the ADA or Australian Deer Association's Sydney Branch to talk about his enormous stag he recently shot af...
72. Biggest ever Red Stag scored in Australia!
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Tony Saros to talk about the biggest Red Deer Stag that has ever been scored in Australia. More impressive is this enormous Red Deer...
71. Hunting and Comedy, Southern Style with Trent Ellis
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Trent Ellis who is renowned for his social media videos depicting hunting comedy in the US Southern States, which he does brilliantl...
70. The return to Snow Camp
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's another episode of Hunt Camp and Matt is joined by Sam in the beautiful NSW Snowy Mountains chasing Sambar and Fallow deer. If you love coffee ...
69. Tree Dogs! Could we use them to control feral cats?
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Michael from Alton Outdoors over in the United States of America to discuss all things tree dogs. He gives an overview of the differ...
68. Lawson & Jesse from Wild Game on Open Flame
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Lawson from Bailing, Scaling and BBQ and who has expanded with Jesse into Wild Game on Open Flame. They talk about the evolution of ...
67. New Zealand Hunting and Triathlons
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Daniel as they discuss hunting in New Zealand and also how how triathlon training helps in the mountains when chasing game animals. ...
66. Something a bit different!
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt on this episode that is a bit different to what you normally hear. To start, we kick off with Marcel and his advocacy down in Victoria to ba...
65. Athena Spatial and his awesome maps and data for NSW State Forest hunting!
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rob from Athena Spatial fresh off the Snow Camp episode and Sambar hunting trip to discuss his maps for NSW State Forests and some a...
64. Ash's awesome accomplishment!
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Ash, who has achieved what many strive to do but can't so quickly! On his second public land hunting trip he takes a Fallow Buck...
63. Animal Attacks with Jeremy from the Teeth Podcast
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jeremy Carberry who is the host of the Teeth Podcast. They discuss a variety of things about his podcast and some previous encounter...
Who are the best fit for us outdoors people to vote for???
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Patrick from Shooters Union NSW to give us an overview of the upcoming elections and which political parties and candidates may be b...
62. Deep dive into the future of hunting in Australia
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Luke owner of Brakenwear and host of The Hunting Republic Podcast as they discuss the future of hunting in Australia and ways to hel...
61. Trapping with Tim Booth a Wild Dog Trapper
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Tim Booth, a professional trapper as they discuss all things trapping, shooting, aerial culling, baits, lures, cage traps, foot hold...
60. Sambar Hunt Camp. Snow, evacuations, rescues and more!
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Frank, Anthony (Frank's brother), Anthony AKA Frodo (Frank's cousin), James from Blackfoot Designs and Rob from Athena Spati...
59. Sambar and Dingoes with Rob Grech
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rob Grech aka "The Obsessed Sambar Man" who is on to talk about his love of Dingoes and Sambar, but for two different reas...
58. Breno's Outdoors and his Rusa Stag!
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Breno from his YouTube channel Breno's Outdoors. The boys are talking about his latest and greatest Rusa Stag from this years Ru...
57. Kontrak Social App for hunters!
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Blake who is a part of the team at Kontrak Social an app designed for simple use when making agreements. This is aimed at hunters an...
56. Phillip Bigg on everything!
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Phillip Bigg who is a Shooters Farmers Fishers Party (SFFP) candidate for Tasmania. They discuss such a diverse array of topics so s...
Antique Firearms in Tasmania update
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Phillip Bigg the SFFP candidate in Tassie to share his knowledge of the new laws that will impact Antique Firearms owners in Tasmani...
55. Shooting Sambar with Vinnie
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Vinnie to chat about the elusive Sambar Deer and what has worked for him when chasing these beautiful deer. With a Sambar hunting tr...
54. NSW Pest Management Plan, Errol Mason's hunting course and an upcoming Sambar trip.
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Joan's Disappointment otherwise known as Frank and there's plenty covered in this episode! The boys unpack the Pest Animal M...
53. Patrick from Shooters Union
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Patrick from Shooters Union NSW (website, X, Instagram) and they are talking all about what Shooters Union have to offer and why the...
52. The Anniversary Show - The tables are turned!
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sam as he hosts the Australian Hunting and Beyond Podcast and flips the script with Matt as his guest. They discuss dream hunts, hunting ideology...
51. Catching Poachers with DNA, Bans, Political issues, Bush Poetry and more with the Venison Diplomat
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rob aka "The Venison Diplomat" and they chat about how GMA recently caught a Poacher using DNA of Hog Deer, Bans for illeg...
50. Phoebe Youd ADA President ACT and Snowy Mountains Branch
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Phoebe Youd from the Australian Deer Association (ADA). She is the President of the ACT/Snowy Mountains Branch. Topics include: De...
49. Erik's Sambar with his bow!
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined again by Erik who recounts taking a Sambar Deer with his compound bow and what he learnt along the way. He also talks about hunting Red...
48. Aussie Skull Mounts and Designs - New Euro Mount!
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Brad from Aussie Skull Mounts and Designs to talk about their awesome new Euro Mount design! This new mount not only makes the skull...
47. The Hunters Campfire - Hunt Camp Recap
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Frank to recount the Hunt Camp up at Nundle for the Fallow Deer Rut and Red Deer Roar. Plenty of stories in this one! For the lates...
46. Cracking State Forest Red Stag with Mat Irwin!
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Mat Irwin to recount his fantastic Red Deer Stag that he shot in the 2024 Roar and it being his first ever Red Deer. What an amazing...
Victorian Public Land under threat!
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Victorian Government is looking at potentially reclassifying 390,000 hectares of State Forest in the Central Highlands that is currently for publi...
45. 5 years in the making and Sam's 1st deer with the bow.
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Sam who recently got his first deer with the bow after 5 years chasing them. He also got his second deer just after the first and re...
44. Graham David Admin of Hunting Australia Facebook Group
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Graham David who has recently taken a lead role on the Facebook group called Hunting Australia. If you have ever wondered what goes ...
43. Khan Adventures
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Haroon Khan and they talk all about hunting on public land in NSW state forests. Both of them have a love for the NSW Snowy Mountain...
42. That First State Forest Deer!
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Sam in Hunt Camp, whilst in the NSW Snowy Mountains scouting for the rut. Recording throughout the trip they recount the highs and l...
41. A Poisoned Hog Deer????
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Sean who filmed an extremely distressing video that went viral of a Hog Deer that was incapacitated and was suspected to be poisoned...
40. Chace from Alone Australia Season 2
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Chace who is a contestant on Alone Australia Season 2 on SBS. He was one of ten contestants who tackled the New Zealand South Island...
39. Ian Hurley from The Hunters Campfire Podcast.
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Ian Hurley who is one third of The Hunters Campfire Podcast. The boys talk about NSW State Forest hunting, technology, gear, laws, h...
38. MadMatt 4WD
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MadMatt 4WD joins the podcast to talk about the outdoors, 4WDing, off-roading, the basics, a bit of recovery, you name it! A tool of the trade for mos...
37. Environmental Scientist and Bowhunter Erik
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Erik, who is an Environmental Scientist and Bowhunter. They discuss all thing wildlife management and start to discuss 1080 from a s...
36. The Modern Hunter & Maven Scopes
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Josh from The Modern Hunter and they get into his product line of Maven Scopes with a little bit on Tricer as well. The boys chat ab...
Groper fishing banned in NSW, big issue for hunting!
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt talks about the recent ban on Groper fishing in NSW on the back of no evidence, research or data. This 12 month ban has been done by emotion and ...
35. A Wilderlife with Dylan Smith
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Dylan Smith from The Wilderlifer who has some awesome content on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. They discuss chasing Fallow Deer i...
34. Chasing Fallow with The Aussie Huntress Chrissy Wells
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Chrissy Wells who goes by 'The Aussie Huntress'. We chat about all things Fallow Deer and the Rut. Chrissy shares a couple o...
33. Get Roar Ready with Secrets of the Reds Author Paul Rattray
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you read Secrets of the Reds? If not, then you are missing out! Matt is joined by Author of the book Paul Rattray who is based in Queensland and ...
Talking Gear #6 with Lift and Lock creator Tom
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Tom, owner and creator of Lift and Lock. If you haven't seen this amazing little pulley system you need to check it out. Really ...
Duck Hunting to remain in Victoria!
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Danny Ryan and Troy Skene to discuss the recent announcement that Duck Hunting will continue in Victoria. For the latest information...
32. DU135
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is DU135? Join Matt as he chats with Anthony to find out what it is and how amazing the athletes are who do things where they push themselves to ...
Are firearms businesses being unfairly treated?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jo from Range and Field in South Australia to discuss her open letter addressing the issues that small businesses in the firearms in...
31. Save those Velvet Antlers using Velvalok!
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Simon from Optic Hunting Gear to talk about the Velvalok product and how it is used to preserve velvet antlers. They also discuss an...
Great news with another 10 years of NSW State Forest Hunting!
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was announced today that NSW State Forest hunting will continue for a further 10 years! This is great news for hunters, lets keep it up!
30. A Public Land Story & the Hog Deer Ballot with Chris Burns
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Chris Burns as they discuss his epic short film for the Australian Deer Association or ADA "A Public Land Story". They the...
GMA recommend Copper for upcoming deer season.
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt gives his thoughts about the controversial topic that lead ammunition should be replaced with copper projectiles for hunting. If we as hunters sa...