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
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 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
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
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!
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Cheers, Ian & Mark
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
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
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
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
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
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!
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
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.
Enjoy
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
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