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Improve your chances out in the field with tutorials on hunting skills, rifle maintenance, bowhunting and more.
Everything you need to know about new and old gear to put you in the best position to be successful when you head out in the bush.
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.
Beretta Australia announces 9 new Tikka rifles
Have you been climbing the walls during isolation, itching to get back out hunting? Beretta Australia has just the thing to scratch that itchy trigger finger, announcing the release of nine new Tikka rifles. This release coincides perfectly with the resumption of hunting activities in many Australian states. The new models are for the Tikka T3x and Tikka T1x platforms and will be available in early August.
How to make a loaf of bread from scratch
There’s nothing better than a nice, fresh loaf of home made bread to accompany wild game foods. In this recipe, learn how to make bread from scratch.
How to clean your rifle
Learn how to clean a rifle in this quick video tutorial with Jess and Tash.
8 reasons why deer meat tastes bad
Have you ever wondered why venison tastes bad? Do you find the meat too tough? Is the flavour too gamey? Chances are that you’re making one of these 8 mistakes when processing your venison.
Free Burris scope offer for farmers
We always love a good freebie, but a freebie for a good cause… that’s even better! Beretta Australia has Aussie farmers in their sights with their free scope offer for farmers with selected rifle purchases.
BBQ Pulled Venison Neck
Forget the pork. Get some venison on your fork with this BBQ pulled venison recipe. We serve it with a side of coleslaw and homemade sliders.
Venison in black bean sauce with fried rice
We thought that you really couldn’t beat a good beef in black bean sauce from the local Chinese restaurant. It turns out you can. If you can get your hands on some prime venison backstrap (AKA back steaks if you’re a kiwi or eye fillet if you bought it from a shop), we promise you that you’ll struggle to justify ordering it with beef ever again.
How to de-bone a deer shoulder
Ever wondered how to de-bone a deer shoulder? Jess shows you how in this quick video tutorial.
Social distancing for hunters
The whole world is talking social distancing like it’s a new thing. But social distancing for hunters is something we have been actively practicing for years. Forget 1.5m distance; when I head out bush, I prefer to keep at least 1.5kms between me and the nearest person. There’s no better feeling than being alone out there with nature, far away from the maddening crowds.
Hunting changes in Australia for Covid-19
In Australia, hunting is managed by each state, which can result in conflicting messages. We compiled the hunting rules by Australian state during Covid-19.
New information on hunting in Tasmania during Covid-19 lockdown
BREAKING NEWS TASMANIA: The Tasmanian government have released new information relating to hunting and fishing in Tasmania during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read on to find out what you can and can’t do while hunting and fishing.
Premier Gutwein says hunting and fishing okay
BREAKING NEWS TASMANIA: Today, Premier Gutwein said hunting and fishing were okay during lockdown. Find out what this means.
Can you hunt and fish during the lockdown?
BREAKING NEWS TASMANIA: Tasmania announces 4 week lockdown of all residents. Find out what this means for hunting and fishing.
Public land hunting in Tassie closes early due to Covid-19
Due to Covid-19, the Tasmania government has announced that all public land hunting is now closed.
Ridgeline Monsoon Anorak Review
Interested to see how the Ridgeline Monsoon Anorak performs in the rain? In this video review, Tash puts its waterproofing capablity to the test.
5 steps to learn to hunt
All hunters start at the beginning and must learn to hunt. In this article, we provide 5 practical tips for those who want to learn to hunt.
Why hunters smile
Have you ever wondered why hunters smile in photos with dead animals? Find out why hunters smile after killing an animal and why it is not a bad thing.
How to field dress a kangaroo
In this video tutorial, learn how to field dress and gut an Eastern Grey Kangaroo for meat.
Tasmania hunting season 2020
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Christmas gift ideas for men
With Christmas almost upon us, we have come up with some special hunting inspired gift ideas for men for the hunter in your life.
Understanding changes to fallow deer hunting in Tasmania
From the start of the 2020 Tasmanian deer season, recreational hunters will no longer require tags for antlerless deer. But this has led to some confusion from hunters who aren’t quite sure if the requirements around processing deer have also changed. We find out the answers.
Aussie light horse troop to assist with anti-poaching
Two members of the 7th Light Horse Troop in Gundagai will travel to South Africa to assist in training members of the wild mounted anti-poaching unit.
6 common myths about hunting
In this article, we look at 6 common myths about hunting such as hunters hate animals, we don’t need to hunt, hunting is cruel, only humans kill for fun, humans have an unfair advantage, hunting kills endangered animals.
Slow cooked venison with gin
We love to experiment with cooking wild game. In this I Am Hunter recipe, learn how to make a delicious slow cooked casserole using venison and gin.
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From tutorials and product reviews to resources and statistics, you’ll find everything you need to improve your chances out in the field and spread a positive message about our lifestyle.