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
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Episodes
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Tonight, around the campfire the guys wrap part 2 of their April Deer hunt – with a focus on Fallow Deer.
Make sure to stick around for the special announcement about Hunt Camp 2026, we’re taking it on the road!
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
This one has it all, from a wrap up of Jono’s Fallow Deer Hunt, his fishing trip for monster GTs, Mark’s podcast appearance on The Australian Hunting Connection podcast, and the importance of introduction kids to the hunting lifestyle.
Of course, we reflect on the recent Federal Election results and even put Ian to the Citizenship test!
Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Tonight, around the campfire the crew relive their recent Red Deer Hunts.
For Ian it's his first fully guided hunt, for Jono a club hunt on an allocated block while Mark returns to his private blocks just outside Kilcoy.
With everyone experiencing a successful hunt there’s lot to talk about.
Enjoy
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
With Jono away, Ian and Mark break down their Red Deer approach, talk about the very new, and very cool Hunters Campfire Outdoor Edge knives and a give a shout out a special fan of ‘the Poddy’.
The conversation then moves onto technology in the field including the power of Starlink, staying in touch with ZOLEO and will Hybrid EV utes, like the New Ford Ranger be the end of 12 volt power in camp.
Enjoy!
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
In this Hunters Campfire special, we share the campfire with Lawson White, owner of Nature's Perks, a service offering guided hunts and educational courses.
The wide-ranging conversation focuses on red deer hunting strategies, public vs. private land hunting, the importance of building relationships for access and even touch on the latest corner crossing rulings from the USA.
The crew also emphasize hearing and skin protection, explore hunting competitions, membership benefits, and community engagement. They highlight the stunning hunting property, support services, and encourage listeners to explore membership options and book adventures.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
With Hunt Camp just around the corner the guys talk about getting through Cyclone Alfred and reflect on what gear worked, what didn’t and how they can improve for both emergency situations and camping, with Mark dropping a controversial call on certain Yeti products.
The conversation moves to the new hybrid Ford Ranger and its potential hunting and camping applications. To wrap things up the crew then turn their attention to the current political landscape, the upcoming Federal election, that all important community support, cooking adventures, game meat, hunting regulations, drone technology.
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
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
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
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.
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
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 shooter to running for a Senate ticket in Western Australia as Lady Liberty AND a whole lot more!
Enjoy