Australian Hunting Backcountry
Episodes
Special Ep. - UNITED WE STAND
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast brings together a coalition of independent podcast hosts from across Australia to engage in a measured, evidence-based discussion on the ...
Ep. 37 The Venison Diplomat and his children's book
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It didn't take me long to realise after I started chatting to Rob that we would be able to talk for ages. What started out as an invite to chat about ...
Ep. 36 Precision Helicopters NZ & Boars for a Cause
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi team,this episode is with Lillian Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika. Lillian loves 3 things, horses, hunting from horses and flying helico...
Ep. 35 Packraft Australia and Walk n Stalk bar
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After my hunt last year where I integrated a packraft to help us access some public land, I was inundated with enquiries and questions. Well, I've...
Ep. 34 Sika deer hunting in NZ & Voortrekka
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Jason (@liquidantler) and we catch up so I can hear about hunting Sika in NZ. Jason is kind of obsessed about them and...
Ep. 33 Buff backpack hunt & Giveaway
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In July this year I travel to the Northern Territory with Lawson from Nature's Perks and a mate from Victoria to chase buffalo in a remote locatio...
Ep. 32 Adventures of Jody and Shokstop
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jody Stow is playing for keeps hunting the wilds of NZ. This young man has some very impressive hunts on his YouTube channel - Adventures of Jody - @J...
Ep. 31 NZ womens hunt with Kate from A Little Wander
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate had her camping toilet stolen and then decided to get revenge on those that took it...not really but she did have a loo knocked off and couldn...
Ep. 30 Backpack buff hunting & Hooked Up app
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Firstly, who would be crazy enough to hunt buffalo with an archery set up but secondly, who would do it at the most humid time of the year. Let me int...
Ep. 29 Argali backcountry gear & Sambar Soaps
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 argalio...
Ep. 28 Knives and mental health with Rob Herbert and Liquid Antler
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Ep. 27 - Blake from The Venture Folk (before and after Vic trip)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Victor...
Ep. 26 Reloading for "long range" hunting & Natures Perks
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 nee...
Ep. 25 Backpack hunt with liquidantler & The Venture Folk
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
Ep. 24 Crispi Aus/NZ & GunTraders.com.au
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 23 NZ hunts pt 2 - recaps
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 22 Weekend Mish & Alpine Beards
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 21 NZ 2024 - Hunt 1 recordings along the hunt
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 20 "What role should monolithic projectiles have in hunting?"
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the potential ban on lead core projectiles being a hot topic at the moment, I speak with Nathan & Steph Morris from 'Terminal Ballistics ...
Ep. 19 Mental Hunts; RMK Leatherworks
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 los...
Ep. 18 Backcountry communication- Satphone Shop & Men's Mental Health month
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 commun...
Ep. 17 Dall sheep hunt with Cait and Tonia; Aussie Skull Mounts
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 advantage...
Ep. 16 Backpack hunt; Before and After - Rick Bichel
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 15 Lucy and Ben Nilson- NZ hunters; & Up North Adventures - guided hunts
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 14 Long range hunting with Alpine Accuracy; custom knives from Bigham Forge
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Josh from Alpine Accuracy around long range shooting and shooting deer from distance - specifically Sambar deer in Vic Alpine Park. Josh i...
Ep. 13 Customise your boots with Lathrop & Sons; Rugged Outdoor Canvas
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a chat with James Lathrop around the services that Lathrop and Sons offer to customise your hunting boots. If you suffer pain with you...
Ep. 12 The Game Dietitian & The Deer School
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Backcountry fitness and food tips with Ben from 'The Game Dietitian'. Ben is a hunter, fisher and academic with a keen interest in seeing peop...
Ep. 11 Braken Wear - quality hunting clothing
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I speak with Luke, dedicated bow hunter, firefighter and part-owner of Braken Wear about the business and the clothing that had been d...
Ep. 10 - Chris Boon; OG backpack hunter
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Boon has been backpack hunting for many years and details his learnings, experiences and some personal challenges that he overcame to get back i...
Ep. 9 Geardump with LiquidAntler - Victorian backpack hunt roundup
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason @liquidantler and I sit down and run through our gear from our backpack hunt to Victoria in May 2023. As it does, life got in the way of recordi...
Ep. 8 - Alton; outdoor equipment & Skeleton Optics competition
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I sit down with Sam from @alton_goods at his Brisbane warehouse so we can discuss some of the outdoor based products that Alton brings...
Ep. 7 - Backcountry photography with Chris Burns.
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Burns @chrisburns.photography is an avid hunter and professional photographer/videographer and we discuss the crossover of the two for Chris. We...
Ep. 6 - TRICER lightweight backcountry products with Drew
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I connect with Drew from TRICER @tricerusa all the way over in California, USA. Tricer's statement is; "To help hunters go deeper into...
Ep. 5 - LOWA Boots with Zeb and Thane
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zeb, Thane and Lowa are all names that will probably mean something to you - if they don't then you should listen to this one. Lowa boots produce a ra...
Ep.4 - ON TRACK MEALS - Read to eat adventure meals
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I get to connect with Eric from On Track Meals who highlights a business success story to come out of being an end-user need and busin...
Ep.3- MTNGEAR.NZ - Mountain sticks, bipods and more
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt from MTNGEAR joins me for a great chat about his products which include the 'Stick' -which I have personally used for a number of years, the amaz...
Ep. 2 - Rogee Productions talks Tatonka packs and more
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I'm joined by Thane Young - better known as @rogee.productions and Neil Sutherland from Tightlines NZ to discuss Tatonka Packs, Hydrap...
Episode 1, Part 2 - Victorian backpack hunt recap with LiquidAntler
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the first episode with Jason from @LiquidAntler, which I recorded in the car as we drove back from our hunt in the Victorian highfields. We ...
Episode 1, Part 1 - Hunting Victorian Alpine with Liquid Antler
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the first podcast episode which was recorded in our backcountry camp up in the Victorian highfields while I was chasing Sambar deer with Jas...