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2022 deer ballot opens in Tasmania
Premier Peter Gutwein today officially opened the 2022 deer hunting season for public land in Tasmania. This covers stag season only.
Inside the Tasmanian Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan
The Tasmanian government has released their draft plan to manage wild fallow deer. We have a closer look at what is included, and look at the pros and the cons of the plan.
How to apply for a firearms licence in QLD
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 NSW, 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 QLD.
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Ep 15: Bear, Beers and (Christmas) Brunch with Hunt Catch Cook
In this podcast, we talk to Jason Spencer from Hunt Catch Cook about hunting bears in the USA and what to cook for Christmas day!
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A picture tells 1000 lies – how a fake image was shared more than 20 million times
Become a Beretta hotshot
18 hunting related activities to do in lockdown
Unboxing the Burris Oracle Range Finding Bow Sight
How to apply for a firearms licence in NSW
The new Burris Thermal is a real rip snorter
Benelli Lupo launches in Australia
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Is hunting under attack?
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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.
How to field dress a hare
In this short I Am Hunter tutorial, learn how to field dress a hare for meat.
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.
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!
7 tips for better hunt camp cooking
Hunting is an active sport that involves plenty of walking, hill climbing, carrying gear in, and packing meat out. To be successful, hunters need to maintain peak physical fitness and that means eating properly before, during, and after the hunt. But the very nature of the hunting lifestyle also offers unique challenges when it comes to meal preparation, as it often takes place a long way from a fully stocked residential kitchen. In this article, we provide 7 tips for better hunt camp cooking, as well as a few simple recipes you can cook up in the field with ease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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