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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.
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.
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!
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%
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.
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.
6 ways hunters can fight negativity
There is a lot of negativity about hunting online, with many people trying to ban it altogether. In this article, we look at 6 simple ways hunters can fight back to defend our lifestyle.
Why scientists do not back a hunting ban
If hunting is so bad, why have 133 scientists written an open letter to the UK government urging them not to ban trophy hunting? Could it be they understand the negative impact it will have on conservation and animal populations?
Thai yellow curry with rabbit
Make a delicious, fragrant Thai curry using yellow curry paste and rabbit.
Bacon wrapped hare fillets
Learn how to make bacon wrapped hare fillets. We used the Anova Sous Vide before finishing off on a hot grill.
Tender BBQ Deer Ribs
Do you tend to discard deer ribs? With this easy recipe, you’ll realise they can be just as juicy and tender as pork or beef ribs.
How to store fishing rods for travel
How many times have you thrown the fishing rods in the back of your car or truck only to find they’re all knotted and damaged by the time you get there. This simple storage solution uses PVC pipe and some cable ties to keep your fishing rods neat and tidy in the back of your car.
Do trophy hunters kill endangered animals?
Do trophy hunters really kill endangered animals? If you were to read the news headlines, you’d believe Tess Talley really did murder an endangered and rare black giraffe, but what is the truth?
Easy rabbit casserole
Learn how to make a delicious slow-cooked, winter casserole using fresh rabbit or hare meat from your hunt.
Gutless Gutwein bans bowhunting
Minister for DPIPWE, Peter Gutwein has today swallowed the bait offered up by animal activists and officially banned ALL bowhunting activity in Tasmania. This follows a
How has social media changed things for hunters by Holly Overman
Technology and social media have definitely changed things for hunters and the outdoor industry – some things significantly and others not so much. Back in
What can Australia learn from the North American wildlife model?
Did you know that recreational hunting has done more to save critically endangered wildlife species than all other conservation activities combined? Recently, we looked at
How can killing animals save them?
It is one of the biggest paradoxes of wildlife conservation that killing animals could be the best way to save them. In fact, on the
De-boning a leg (Eastern grey kangaroo)
In this video tutorial, learn how to bone out a venison or kangaroo leg.
How the sly fox pulled the wool over our eyes
If animals really did exhibit human traits, then the fox could well be described as the best PR consultant in the history of the world.
9 basic safety principles for bowhunting
Humans have been bowhunting for thousands of years and, if the current popularity of the sport is anything to go by, will still be bowhunting
Australian Hunting Podcast – SFFP Tasmanian Candidate Rebecca Byfield
I Am Hunter team member, Rebecca Byfield, spoke to Jason Selmes from Australian Hunting Podcast in the lead up to the Federal Election to discuss
Becoming a bowhunter podcast – Hunting Around the World with the HuntShack Crew
Recently, the team did a podcast with Matthias Turner (Matty) from Becoming a Bowhunter podcast to talk about how HuntShack got started, and how that
Rendang curry
Learn how to make a delicious rendang curry using game meat. In this recipe, we use wallaby, but it works just as well with venison or beef.
Is trophy hunting evil?
Trophy hunting has become a dirty word, with even some hunters joining in the demonisation of trophy hunters. But is trophy hunting evil? Or does it play a vital role in wildlife conservation?
When to use a hunting guide
There is a pretty clear distinction between hunters who are willing to pay for guiding services and those who refuse to. Now, it is a
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to hunting
Turn on the TV, log on to social media, or open any newspaper, and you’ll quickly see your freedom to hunt is under attack. But the
Never too late to learn
You all know the saying – you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But this old ‘dog’ was determined to prove that saying wrong.
What age should children learn to hunt?
Public outrage about hunting on social media. You would think we’d be used to it by now but every week there seems to be a
7 mistakes hunters make in Africa
Hunting in Africa is an awesome experience, but there are some common mistakes hunters commonly make that can ruin the whole experience. Whether that is
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