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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!
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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!
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?
Episode 5, Season 1
In this episode of I Am Hunter, Tash spends four days in Limpopo Province in South Africa, hunting a nyala with her bow.
Episode 3, Season 1
In this episode, Tash hunts a fallow deer with her bow back when there was still a loop hole that allowed bow hunting in Tasmania.
How to choose your arrows
There is a lot of information that goes into choosing the right arrows for bow hunting. In this article, we try to simplify the process to help you get it right.
Learning to bow hunt – part 1
Learning to bow hunt is challenging and rewarding, especially as a female bowhunter. But as difficult as it is, bowhunting is definitely worth the effort.
How to sight in a rifle (the dodgy way)
https://youtu.be/u_I1bCpikXM So by now you’ve probably watched dad’s unboxing and review of the Burris XTR II 3-15×50. After dad mounted it on the new Tikka
Burris XTR II 3-15×50 Review
In this video, I review the Burris XTR II 3-15×50 scope with Burris XTR Signature Rings, which is mounted on a Tikka T3x CTR in .223 Remington.
How to apply for a firearms licence in Victoria
The first step to learning to hunt is getting your firearms licence. In this article, we explain how to apply for a firearms lience in Victoria.
What you need to reload your own ammunition (members-only content)
In this simple tutorial, we look at the equipment you will need to start reloading your own ammunition at home, as well as links to where you can buy it.
Jess’ Favourite Gear
Good women’s camo gear used to be really hard to come by. It was all bright pink or didn’t fit properly at all. Over the last few years though, with more and more women getting into hunting, a lot of brands have made huge improvements to their product lines.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting by Frank Miniter is a must-read book for anyone who wants to be able to defend hunting against anti-hunters.
How to apply for a firearms licence in Tasmania
If you want to start hunting or target shooting, the first step is to get your firearm’s license. But figuring out how to apply for
How to clean a deer skull (members-only content)
In this quick tutorial, we show you how to clean a deer skull using simple ingredients you should have at home.
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 clean your rifle (members-only content)
Learn how to clean a rifle in this quick video tutorial with Jess and Tash.
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.
The ABCs of a bolt action rifle
To become a hunter, you must first learn the basics of your rifle, including the working parts, the type of ammunition, and how to safely operate a firearm.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 in, with far fewer injuries
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 need to sight in a
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 that will shoot straight and
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 hobby after all. With improvements
Behind the scenes: Paladin review
We have a bit of fun laughing at Tash, who has some serious trouble getting her lines right while doing the product review for Paladin.
What you should put in your day pack
Here is our basic gear list for a day hunt. You can click on any of the pictures in this post to go to the
9 Steps to Becoming a Master Stalker
Being able to spot and stalk an animal in the wild is an important part of learning how to hunt. If you hunt with a
Rod’s Favourite Gear
Camo I’d say a good 90 percent of my camo is Badlands. Not only are their clothes well made, I also find their camo patterns
Tash’s Favourite Gear
Camo I have a really diverse range of camo – for some reason I haven’t stuck to one brand or another. For cold, wet weather
Mounting the Burris Eliminator III
Learn how to mount a scope. In this step-by-step tutorial, we mount the Burris Eliminator III onto a Tikka T3x Forest in .300 Win Mag.
What you need to start bowhunting
Bowhunting is one of the fastest growing niche areas of hunting – particularly bowhunting amongst female hunters – but what do you need to actually
The Paladin Custom Apex Modular Chest Rig
We review the Paladin Custom Apex Modular Rig, a front-mounted hunting pack suitable for both rifle and bow hunting.
Tash first big bow hunt – the elusive Nyala
There’s a common misconception among non-hunters that trophy hunting in Africa is easy; that you just get out of a car, pick the best animal in the
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