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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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More than $20 billion
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.
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
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
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
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
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
6 celebrities that hunt
From the Royal family to Hollywood actors and musical legends, there’s plenty of celebrities that hunt and enjoy hunting as much as we do.
Burris Eliminator Review
We review the new Burris Eliminator III scope with in-built range-finder and see how it performs in the field.
8 basic principles of firearm safety
Despite what the media would have you believe, hunting is one of the safest recreational sports you can take part
Sighting in your compound bow (fixed pin sight)
We often get asked how to sight in a compound bow. In this tutorial, we give you the steps you
Venison heart – fast and full of flavour
Venison heart is often overlooked in favour of more prime cuts of meat, but we have found it to be one of the tastiest and easiest meats to prepare.
The NZ Deer Backpack
A simple video tutorial showing how to pack out a deer using the NZ backpack.
Common hunting accidents and how to avoid them
When compared to other sports, hunting is remarkably safe, given the fact we use high-powered rifles as equipment. Unfortunately, there
Sous Vide Venison
Learn how to cook perfectly medium rare venison every time using the French sous vide method.
Guide to Shooting Positions
In this quick tutorial, we look at the four basic shooting positions you can use in the field: standing, kneeling, sitting and prone.
How to choose your first hunting rifle
Setting up a first rifle can be pretty daunting but this I Am Hunter tutorial provides 3 things to look for to make the process a little easier.
Great entry-level rifles
When setting up your first hunting rifle, it’s a good idea to start at an entry-level/standard rifle. You want something
Easy Sambar Steaks
Sometimes simple is definitely the best when it comes to venison. In this recipe, we take sambar backstraps and create a mouthwatering meal in minutes.
How to be an ethical hunter
You may have heard people talking about ethical hunting and how important it is to conduct ourselves as ethically as
Applying the principles of firearms law reform to other ‘privileges’
Just about every hunter or firearms owner by now would have heard about the recent changes to firearms laws in
Great scopes for under $500
Great equipment is awesome but you don’t have to break the bank to get that. Hunting is not a cheap
Why we need more hunting education
If hunting is to survive, we need to cultivate a culture that values hunter education and rejects unethical and unsafe behaviours.
Unusual hunting tips
1. Practice perfectly This may seem self explanatory but you often hear people saying practice makes perfect. In reality, only
Wallaby biltong
Learn how to make delicious South African biltong with an Australian twist using wallaby legs and Vegemite.
Chilli venison
With plenty of venison in our freezer, we’re always on the lookout for new recipes. This week, we created an awesome venison chilli using our wet aged, boned venison necks, chipotle chillies and jalapeños.
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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.