Hunting Connection Podcast

G’day and welcome to another episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast!

This week, we’re taking you straight into Sambar camp, where I’m sitting around the campfire with Callum, Haydog, Cody (the Podstitute), Brandon and Sanchez — aka “Temu Mexican” (David).

We yarn about our hunts, the stories that came out of the bush, Cody’s questionable deception, and the instant karma that followed.

It...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Michael from Voice of the Hunter.

We dive into Michael’s hunting journey — from his very first hunt, to a long break away from hunting, and eventually finding his way back and getting stuck into it full boar!

We chat about his Voice of the Hunter YouTube channel, website and books, as well as his experiences with thermal hunting and some of the memor...

After a couple of guest cancellations thanks to me being crook, there was only one bloke I could call to save the day—my good mate, Haydog!

It’s been over a year since he was last on the podcast, and this also marks our very first in-person episode recorded in the brand-new Hunting Connection studio shed.

As always, there’s no shortage of laughs as we catch up on everything Haydog’s been up to, the hunts he&...

Ben is a passionate hunter, knife maker, and outdoorsman whose hunting adventures have taken him across Australia, Africa, North America, and South America in pursuit of an incredible range of game. We dive into some of his favourite hunts, unforgettable moments, the trophies he’s collected along the way, and the lessons he’s learned from hunting around the world.

Ben also shares how he continues to chase his passion fo...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Kristian Bursell and Melissa Volkanovski, the founders of KMV Tallow.

We dive into Kristian’s hunting journey and how he first got started, before hearing about Mel’s introduction to hunting after meeting Kristian and how the outdoors quickly became a shared passion.

We also chat about the story behind KMV Tallow and how they turned wild-harvested ve...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Nathan, the creator of Sambar Tracker—an innovative app built by hunters, for hunters.

Sambar Tracker is designed to help hunters get more out of every trip to the bush. From integrated Victorian hunting maps and trip planning tools to harvest logging, weather data, freezer management, and sharing hunts with mates, it’s an all-in-one platform created...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Wright from On Point Hunting Adventures. Matt is a passionate hunter with a particular love for chasing sambar deer behind his team of pointers. We first crossed paths at the Mansfield Hunting Expo in 2024 and have kept in touch ever since. Although it took us a few attempts to line this episode up, with life continually getting in the way, we finally manag...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast I’m joined by Dustin Fincher, better known as “Dusty”. Him and I have been going back and forth for years swapping hunting stories, photos and plenty of good yarns, so it was good to finally sit down and have a proper chat.

Since moving house and trying to get the new setup sorted, I’ve been a little short on episodes, so I hit Dusty up for a quick catch up ...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined once again by Carly from the Women Who Hunt Podcast and Guntraders Australia. Since her last appearance, a lot has changed — from taking her first deer and red stag to chasing goats and diving even deeper into the hunting world.

We chat about her hunting journey over the past year, the experiences and lessons that came with her first big game hunts, and ever...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Brett Beesley. After my last chat with Rick from Life Goes On Adventures, Rick suggested I reach out to Brett—and I’m glad he did.

We dive into Brett’s story, touching on his accident, the road to recovery, and how he’s adapted to life while continuing to chase his passion for hunting. Brett shares how he’s modified his quad bike t...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Rick from Life Goes On Adventures.

Rick first caught my attention in the Hunting Australia Facebook group, where he shared a couple of his hunts. After a few tags from the community suggesting I get him on the podcast, I reached out—and he was all in for a chat.

Rick is a passionate outdoorsman and hunter from Queensland who is also paraplegic. In this e...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Dan from Hunters Reward Co. We chat about how it all started, what drove him to build it, and his passion for hunting and the Aussie hunting community.

Hunter’s Rewards is built by hunters, for hunters — a membership-based community rewarding hunters and fishos for doing what they already love.

We dive into the roots of hunting in Australia, the li...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Shaun from the Australian Recreation Union (ARU), who represents South Australia. We sit down to talk about the upcoming South Australian election and why it matters for hunters, shooters, and outdoor recreation users across the state.

Shaun breaks down how the voting system works, how preferences actually flow in South Australia, and why it’s important f...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Scotty Stewart and his 11-year-old son, Khyson. Scotty has over 30 years of bowhunting experience and spent many years pig dogging, and he’s well known for consistently taking big boars and Billy goats.

We talk about how Scotty got started, his journey through hunting, and what it’s been like passing that knowledge on to his son. Khyson is in and ou...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Chance from Quillcreek. Chance is a mad-keen waterfowl hunter from Wisconsin with a deep passion for ducks and geese. From guiding waterfowl hunts to competing in waterfowl calling competitions, Chance has been immersed in the waterfowl world for years. We dive into how he first got started in hunting, how he learned and refined the art of calling, and what led ...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Olly from Rocky Creek Ranch — a horse breeder and farmer from Western Australia who’s been right on the front line of the new firearms laws brought in after the Bondi tragedy.

Olly breaks down what’s actually happening on the ground in WA — slow and confusing systems, firearms branch staff giving mixed information, and a lot of uncertain...

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Rob Baldinger, also known as The Venison Diplomat.

We dive into how Rob got into hunting, what it truly means to him, and his passion for strengthening the hunting community by educating the next generation. Rob shares the story behind his new children’s book, I Am a Deer Hunter, with more titles already in the works.

This fun and engaging book is a fant...

The room was crowded, the mics weren’t perfect, and the mission couldn’t be clearer: get Australia’s hunting voices into one place and push back on rushed, headline‑driven laws with unity, evidence, and heart. Cody’s seed turned into a national roundtable featuring hosts from Wild Origins, Get Outdoors With Drew and Cam, Women Who Hunt, Hunting Connection, In The Dark and Bullet Points, Australian Hunting Ba...