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Tasmania to upgrade firearms management system
The Tasmanian government has commenced a project to upgrade their firearms management system, which will allow access to online services.
Unboxing the Burris Oracle Range Finding Bow Sight
We unboxed Burris’ new rangefinding bow sight – the Burris Oracle 2. This is a bow sight that has a built in range finder. You draw your bow, press a button and it gives you an exact aim point for that distance and angle of shot. Sounds pretty cool and we’re gonna chuck it on a bow to see how it fairs.
Cooking videos, recipes and tutorials on making the most of the wild game and fish that you harvest.
How to de-flesh a deer hide
Do you enjoy tanning a deer hide but hate getting all that flesh off? In this tutorial, we show you a simple way to deflesh a hide using a pressure washer.
How to make soap using animal fat
Ever wondered to do with animal fat? Did you know you can make beautiful homemade soaps out of it? In this article, we give you the low down on making tallow soap.
Learn to gut, skin and cape like the pros. And once you’ve mastered that, we’ll show you some of the awesome things you can do to make the most of your harvest.
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The population of wildlife in Zimbabwe increased by 300%
Why Australians struggle with trophy hunting
Premier Peter Gutwein today officially opened the 2022 deer hunting season for public land in Tasmania. This covers stag season only.
The tax hunters would be happy to pay
Premier Peter Gutwein today officially opened the 2022 deer hunting season for public land in Tasmania. This covers stag season only.
Become a Beretta hotshot
Beretta Australia is launching a new photographic competition – the Beretta Australia “Hotshots” campaign.
18 hunting related activities to do in lockdown
Are you going a little stir-crazy in lockdown? Starting to climb the walls and long for the great outdoors? In this article are 18 hunting and outdoor related activities you can do in lockdown.
Unboxing the Burris Oracle Range Finding Bow Sight
We unboxed Burris’ new rangefinding bow sight – the Burris Oracle 2. This is a bow sight that has a built in range finder. You draw your bow, press a button and it gives you an exact aim point for that distance and angle of shot. Sounds pretty cool and we’re gonna chuck it on a bow to see how it fairs.
How to apply for a firearms licence in NSW
Getting your firearms license in Australia might seem quite a daunting task at first, especially as the rules and processes can differ so dramatically from state to state. We have created a series on How to Apply For a Firearms License in Australia, with Victoria and Tasmania already published. Over the coming months, we will add in all states and territories of Australia, but in the article, we’ll check out how to apply for a firearms license in NSW.
The new Burris Thermal is a real rip snorter
Earlier this year, we had an opportunity to test out the brand new Burris Thermal Handheld (BTH 35). What we discovered was a rip snorting thermal optic device that turns up the heat on night shooting and lets you own the night. Or as we like to say, it helps you hunt when you can’t see shit!
Benelli Lupo launches in Australia
Great news for fans of Benelli shotguns, the company has just launched their first bolt-action rifle – the LUPO – which is now available in Australia.
What is the difference between field glasses and binoculars?
Field glasses and binoculars are devices that magnify distant objects to help you see more clearly. But what is the difference between them?
Is hunting under attack?
If you have ever doubted that hunting is under attack, you only have to take a quick look back over our social media posts from the last two months that show numerous examples of inflammatory media headlines, onerous government legislation and discriminatory acts by commercial businesses all aimed at recreational hunting and shooting.
How to de-flesh a deer hide
Do you enjoy tanning a deer hide but hate getting all that flesh off? In this tutorial, we show you a simple way to deflesh a hide using a pressure washer.
Scotch Eggs with Rabbit
Do you love scotch eggs? Ever tried to make them using game meats? In this recipe, we show how to make scotch eggs with rabbit meat.
Episode 13, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, we explore the different styles of crop protection hunting and the purposes they play in protecting food sources.
Episode 12, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, we are back in New Zealand where Jess hunts a beautiful free range fallow buck, and Hayden, a farmer from Victoria, hunts his first red stag.
Episode 11, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, it’s all about hunting with kids. From Jess taking her 7 year old out to teach him tracking skills to 4 year old Lily seeing deer for the first time.
Episode 10, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, we show the link between hunting and fishing by using possum hunt to tie flies for fly fishing.
Episode 9, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, Rod and Jess are back in the Northern Territory hunting some angry old scrub bulls.
Episode 8, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, we look at hunting controversial species like the mountain zebra in Africa or the Sulfur-crested cockatoo in Australia.
The difference between hunting and poaching
Hunting and poaching. They are two words that have somehow become synonymous with each other. But are they the same thing, or are they wildly different? In this article, we will look at the main differences between hunting and poaching, and show how one gives back to wildlife while the other takes indiscriminately.
Do people really hunt zebra?
There’s no denying zebra are iconic to the African continent. It’s hard to think about Africa without imagining a herd of black and white striped zebra grazing across the open plains. Maybe that’s why some find it so hard to imagine why anyone could want to kill one. After all, why would anyone want to hunt a zebra? In this article, we’ll explore some of the common questions people have about hunting zebra and look at how hunting and conservation often go hand-in-hand.
Culling cockies
Cockatoos are not only synonymous with the Australian bush, they are a much-favoured addition to aviaries around the world. Despite being protected, they can still be killed under crop protection permits. In this article, we explore why cockatoos are culled, and why anyone would want to kill such an iconic bird.
Is hunting an ethical way to eat?
In this article, we explore whether hunting is an ethical, organic and sustainable way to eat, and why we have chosen to adopt it.
Game species of Australia
As a new hunter, navigating the complex rules of hunting can be quite a challenge, especially when it comes to figuring out what species can be legally hunted in Australia. This is compounded by the fact that every state and territory seems to have different rules and regulations surrounding wildlife classifications. One state’s feral pest is another state’s partly protected game species. Add native wildlife to the mix and things get even more complicated. In this article, we provide some information on the different game species of Australia, as well as where and how they can be hunted.
How to make soap using animal fat
Ever wondered to do with animal fat? Did you know you can make beautiful homemade soaps out of it? In this article, we give you the low down on making tallow soap.
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