The Hunters Campfire - Australian Hunting
The Hunters Campfire is a special place. It’s where we connect, we share, we learn and laugh. The Hunters Campfire Podcast is all that and more as we bring together new hunters, old hands, industry experts and those who advocate for the Australian hunting lifestyle to our digital campfire. If you’re a new hunter starting out, you’re looking for your next challenge or want to understand the politics of public land hunting we’ve got something for you. You’ll find our podcasts on Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and plenty of other platforms and if you want more, head on over to our YouTube Channel, The Hunters Campfire for our how to and hunting videos along with the full video productions of every podcast. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Good hunting, Mark, Ian and Jono
Episodes
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 shoot...
Introduction to Severn state forest. A fantastic little forest based in NSW AUS punching above its weight in the game that it holds. Come and listen as we talk through our experiences hunting the patch of NSW State land. Its hot, its scrubby, its rocky its dusty, and we LOVE IT!
Contact us here
Cheers, Ian & Mark
Tonight around the campfire, Mark, Ian, and Jono discuss hunting plans, gear preparation, a kayak fishing adventure in the making, Huntfit success stories, hunting tech, animal behaviour and dynamics, environmental impacts, camping comforts, and an update on our new clothing range.
Enjoy
It’s a busy start to 2025 as we kick off the New Year and dive into upcoming hunting plans and gear preparation.
From shotgun to rifle recommendations for new hunters, we cover off on what you need to prepare for the season ahead.
There’s some fun stuff too, along with hunting experiences, and answers to listener questions on choosing the best gear and training methods.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire its Christmas Time - well it was a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, here it is, the Better Late Than Never Hunters Campfire Christmas special.
Enjoy!
With Jono missing in action, tonight around the campfire Ian and Mark discuss the launch of the Hunt Fit Program, and the new - very portable – Starlink system.
They also review some of their favourite books, chat about the Lithgow Arms production issue, WA firearms regulations, what’s happening for the rest of 2024 and what’s planned for 2025.
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Tonight, around the campfire Ian gives the guys an update on his personal health and fitness journey and how he wants to build a dedicated hunters approach to getting, and staying healthy, so stay tuned for more updates.
In between the guys share their preparations for Brisbane Valley Reds and finalise the dates for Hunt Camp 2025.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire we speak with Ian Head from World Safari Xpeditions.
An Australian hunting and shooting industry stalwart, Ian has a wealth of knowledge and experience in hunting around the world.
Through his company, World Safari Xpeditions he shares that experience with hunters looking for adventure.
Enjoy
Tonight, around the campfire it’s Q and A time for Jono and Mark.
The topic, what’s your favourite, most memorable, sentimental or just best... Rifle, Calibre, Projectile, Scope, Binos, Bino rig, Camo, Boots, Pack, Knife, Bipod, tripod, sticks, Hunt (you’ve been on), Hunt (you’ve witnessed), Camp/camping adventure, Boating adventure and accessory.
We even have time to answer an audience question as well!
Tonight, around the campfire the crew kick things off with a continuing conversation about the new Queensland State Parliament, and the importance, or otherwise of voting.
Like always food is on the menu with Mark and Jono praising the eating qualities of Buffalo Biltong and Jerky. While it might seem far away the guys talk give a rundown on their planned scouting trips in preparation for 2025 followed by a discussion about the not...
Tonight, around the campfire the guys discuss the upcoming Qld State Election, The Hunters Campfire’s participation in a NSW Forest users study, getting ready for Deer season, Summertime shot gunning and turning Buffalo into burgers, biltong and trophy mounts.
What, huh, Marsupial Gear isn’t Australian, but there is a Kangaroo on it?
Ian makes a startling discovery about his new, favourite bino harness. The guys talk about the importance of quality gear. Mark gives an update of his Buffalo burgers, his Buff skull trophy preparation and the benefits of maceration.
Jono shows off his Biltong machine. The guys debate the value of a good sous vide. Together they figure out what exactly is a ...
6 hunters, 1 armed with the struggle sticks, 2 vehicles, 2 trailers, a mountain of gear, 7 Buffalo, 10 pigs, about 100kg of meat, 1 bushfire, +6,500 kilometres and 75 hours of driving.
The Hunters Campfire NT Buffalo Express for 2024 is done and dusted, and tonight around the campfire Ian, Jono and Mark are joined by Adam, Trevor and Michael to...
Welcome to our first dedicated Q&A podcast with Errol Mason, author of Secrets of the Sambar and the Hunt Smart System.
Tonight, we ask Errol, should hunters consider taking more Hinds to help control deer numbers?
To answer all your questions about buying your first, or next rifle tonight around the campfire we lay it out, from first thoughts to opening your wallet.
Along the way we take you through a step-by-step approach to make your next purchase, your best purchase.
This is the one you’ve been waiting for.
It’s time to celebrate hitting the ton with podcast friends Zach Williams, Matt Mc, The Frank, and Cody Gearon.
There’s some sledging, some more sledging and in between a little bit of serious stuff about the future of hunting and how we can all play our part in keeping it alive and thriving in Australia.
Tonight, the campfire crew are joined by Tom Auger, Managing Director of Pro Tactical and the official agent for John Rigby & Co (Australia and New Zealand).
With a long connection to the gun trade, Tom shares with us his journey from working behind the gun shop counter, to becoming the lead agent for the famous Rigby rifle brand here in Australia. The guys cover off on a wide range of topics from shooting, travel and the impor...
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