The Hunters Campfire - Australian Hunting

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The Hunters Campfire is a special place. It’s where we connect, we share, we learn and laugh. The Hunters Campfire Podcast is all that and more as we bring together new hunters, old hands, industry experts and those who advocate for the Australian hunting lifestyle to our digital campfire. If you’re a new hunter starting out, you’re looking for your next challenge or want to understand the politics of public land hunting we’ve got something for you. You’ll find our podcasts on Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and plenty of other platforms and if you want more, head on over to our YouTube Channel, The Hunters Campfire for our how to and hunting videos along with the full video productions of every podcast. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Good hunting, Mark, Ian and Jono

  1. 4d ago

    HCP - EP178 - The Last Day Stag

    The conversation covers topics such as life choices and fuel costs, the transition to electric vehicles, reuniting stag antlers, personal stories and coincidences, and environmental cleanup efforts. The conversation covers a range of topics including community clean-up efforts, illegal dumping in state forests, waste management and population growth, data centers and technology, hunting adventures and camp experiences, and stag hunting and butchering. The speakers discuss the environmental impact of illegal dumping, the challenges of waste management, the growth of data centers, and the experiences of hunting and butchering a stag. The conversation covers various aspects of a hunting trip, including unexpected help from a politician, the passion of hunters' advocates, the significance of tradition and support, a dessert competition, the story of a stag hunt, and post-hunt reflections on the trip. Takeaways Fuel costs impact travel decisionsTransition to electric vehicles is influenced by cost and environmental factors Community efforts play a crucial role in cleaning up state forests and preserving the environment.Illegal dumping in state forests poses a significant environmental threat and requires effective waste management solutions. Unexpected support from politiciansPassionate advocacy for hunting and tradition Chapters 00:00 Life Choices and Fuel Costs03:08 Transition to Electric Vehicles17:47 Reuniting Stag Antlers26:03 Personal Stories and Coincidences29:12 Environmental Cleanup Efforts29:45 Community Clean-Up Efforts30:17 Illegal Dumping in State Forests32:36 Waste Management and Population Growth35:23 Data Centers and Technology40:09 Hunting Adventures and Camp Experiences52:24 Stag Hunting and Butchering55:42 The Unexpected Help56:09 The Politician's Passion57:27 The Hunters' Advocates59:34 Celebrating Tradition and Support01:01:36 The Dessert Competition01:04:56 The Stag Hunt01:15:38 Post-Hunt Reflections

    HCP - EP178 - The Last Day Stag

  2. Sep 21

    HCP - EP177 - That’s Not Biltong, That’s a Meatloaf!

    The podcast hosts engage in banter and introduce the episode. They discuss recent hunting adventures, wildlife observations, and property conversations. The conversation shifts to gear testing, discount codes, and membership benefits. The hosts share their experiences with thermal scopes, hunting equipment, and rifle upgrades. They also discuss biltong making, meat preparation, and plans for beach camping and fishing trips. The episode concludes with a discussion on political activity and legislative debates related to hunting regulations and buyback programs. The conversation covers a range of topics including the political landscape and gun control, wildlife and hunting adventures, and hunting plans and training. The discussion delves into the impact of political decisions on gun control, experiences with wildlife and hunting, and the excitement and preparation for upcoming hunting trips and training. Takeaways Hunting adventures and wildlife observations are a key focus of the podcast.The hosts share insights on gear testing, biltong making, and meat preparation for hunting trips. Political decisions impact gun controlWildlife and hunting experiences are diverse and excitingPreparation and training are essential for successful hunting trips Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter01:01 Hunting Adventures and Property Conversations02:53 Discussion on Deer Hunting and Wildlife Observations04:18 Gear Testing and Discount Codes05:43 Membership Benefits and Value Proposition06:13 Wildlife Observations and Thermal Scopes07:07 Thermal Scopes and Hunting Equipment08:38 Hunting Plans and Seasonal Considerations09:36 Rifle Upgrades and Hunting Equipment11:15 Emotional Attachment to Hunting Equipment12:02 Biltong Making and Meat Preparation13:12 Biltong Making and Meat Preparation (Continued)18:12 Meat Trading and Fishing Plans19:34 Beach Camping Trip Planning20:29 Shark Fishing Trip and Fishing Plans21:15 Political Activity and Legislative Debates22:38 Political Activity and Legislative Debates (Continued)26:50 Political Landscape and Gun Control37:01 Wildlife and Hunting Adventures48:04 Hunting Plans and Training

    HCP - EP177 - That’s Not Biltong, That’s a Meatloaf!

  3. Sep 14

    HCP EP176 - 16 Sambar, 14 Desserts & Zero Regrets

    The podcast hosts discuss their return from Huntcamp, their hunting plans, experiences, and achievements, as well as the challenges and adventures they encountered during their trip. They also share insights into the campsite, the return journey, and the exciting hunting achievements of the group. The conversation covers the camp setup, gear, and interactions with guests. It also includes discussions about the hunting experience and the involvement of notable politicians in the camp activities. The conversation covers the experience of living and breathing the hunt, the excitement of the dessert competition, and the heartwarming story of reuniting a stag's antlers with its owner. Takeaways Exciting hunting achievements and challenges were encountered during the trip.The return journey and the campsite experiences added depth to the overall hunting adventure. Camp setup and gear play a crucial role in the hunting experience.Interactions with guests, including notable politicians, added a unique and memorable dimension to the hunting trip. Living and breathing the hunt is a transformative experienceThe dessert competition is a pinnacle event at the camp Chapters 00:00 Return from Huntcamp01:01 Preparations and Plans03:03 Hunting Adventures09:59 Campsite and Challenges18:12 Return Journey21:01 Hunting Achievements22:32 Camp Setup and Gear42:23 Guests and Interactions53:03 Living and Breathing the Hunt56:00 The Dessert Competition01:12:13 Reuniting the Stag's Antlers The Hunting App 30% Discount Code - https://thehuntingapp.com.au/redeem?code=HCFEL2630

    HCP EP176 - 16 Sambar, 14 Desserts & Zero Regrets

  4. Sep 8

    HCP - EP175 - SSAA in Hunt Camp - Dessert Wars & Gun Law Battles

    The podcast begins with a discussion about the dessert competition tradition at the camp, followed by the introduction of guests and a conversation about gun laws and their impact on firearm owners. The discussion then delves into state-specific legislation, unintended consequences of gun laws, challenges with firearms applications and licensing, and concludes with a conversation about rifle selection and cost considerations. The conversation covers the expansion of participation in hunting, the influence of family and community, advocacy and community engagement, changing cultural attitudes, promoting social acceptance, challenges and future initiatives, and adapting to urban environments. Takeaways Dessert competition tradition is a significant part of the camp's cultureGun laws have led to unintended consequences and challenges for firearm owners Family and community influence participationAdvocacy and community engagement are crucial for the sport's future Chapters 00:00 Dessert Competition Tradition03:17 Guest Introduction and Gun Laws Discussion06:08 Impact of Gun Laws on Firearm Owners10:28 State-Specific Legislation and Opposition15:00 Unintended Consequences of Gun Laws23:00 Increase in Firearms Applications and Licensing Challenges29:56 Rifle Selection and Cost Considerations31:18 Expanding Participation in the Sport35:00 Influence of Family and Community37:55 Advocacy and Community Engagement40:18 Changing Cultural Attitudes45:26 Promoting Social Acceptance47:47 Challenges and Future Initiatives56:40 Adapting to Urban Environments

    HCP - EP175 - SSAA in Hunt Camp - Dessert Wars & Gun Law Battles

  5. Aug 28

    HCP - EP174 - SFFP at Hunt Camp 2026: The Fight for Public Land Hunting

    The conversation at Hunt Camp 2026 covered various topics, including the camp's introduction, the impact of technology, the role of politics in hunting advocacy, the foundation for conservation hunting, and the gun buyback debate. The speakers discussed the significance of public land hunting, the influence of technology on the camp experience, and the political support for hunting. They also explored the establishment of a foundation for conservation hunting and the debate surrounding the gun buyback program. The conversation covers a range of topics including challenges in national databases, failures in registry and licensing, disconnect in proposed solutions, rise in community tensions, anti-Semitism and scapegoating, public perception of governance, hunting and sustainable harvest conversation, regulations and sustainable harvest, perceptions of feral animals, food source and food preparation, language and food perception, bipartisanship and political engagement, media and social media influence, influence of firearms ownership, media bias and political influence, and firearm ownership as a political act. Takeaways The importance of public land hunting and the impact of technology on the camp experience.The role of politics in hunting advocacy and the establishment of a foundation for conservation hunting. Challenges in national databases and registry failures impact public safety and trust.The conversation highlights the need for effective communication, social media influence, and political engagement to address bias and promote positive change. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hunt Camp 202603:04 The Impact of Technology on Hunt Camp07:03 The Role of Politics in Hunting Advocacy16:48 The Foundation for Conservation Hunting35:53 The Gun Buyback Debate45:10 Challenges in National Database46:06 Failures in Registry and Licensing47:48 Disconnect in Proposed Solutions48:19 Rise in Community Tensions49:16 Anti-Semitism and Scapegoating49:24 Public Perception of Governance49:48 Hunting and Sustainable Harvest Conversation51:24 Promoting Hunting and Sharing Meat52:34 Regulations and Sustainable Harvest53:05 Perceptions of Feral Animals53:30 Food Source and Food Preparation54:12 Language and Food Perception55:07 Bipartisanship and Political Engagement01:06:11 Media and Social Media Influence01:07:26 Influence of Firearms Ownership01:13:37 Media Bias and Political Influence01:16:23 Firearm Ownership as a Political Act

    HCP - EP174 - SFFP at Hunt Camp 2026: The Fight for Public Land Hunting

  6. Aug 17

    HCP - EP173 - Bucket Hats & Bondi Bound

    The conversation covers topics related to sun protection and gear, government and policy changes, and citizenship and passports. It includes discussions about sun-safe hats, government reshuffles, gun laws, citizenship ceremonies, and the process of obtaining multiple citizenships and passports. The conversation covers a range of topics including the bot test, a controversy at a medieval fair, a fishing trip to Fraser Island, and the amenities at the Cathedrals campground. The discussion delves into the challenges of the bot test, the controversy surrounding the medieval fair's policy, the experiences and challenges of a fishing trip to Fraser Island, and the facilities and logistics of the Cathedrals campground. The conversation covers topics such as campsite infrastructure, island wildlife encounters, planning a camping trip, beachfront camping experience, preparation for hunt camp, fireplace and Zempire Empire, and ammunition and hunting decisions. The discussion also includes details about the camping experience, wildlife encounters, and preparations for the upcoming hunt camp. Takeaways Sun protection and gear are essential for outdoor activities.Government and policy changes can impact hunting and outdoor activities.The process of obtaining multiple citizenships and passports can be complex and may involve unique challenges. The challenges and implications of the bot testControversy surrounding the medieval fair's policyExperiences and logistics of a fishing trip to Fraser IslandAmenities and facilities at the Cathedrals campground Campsite infrastructure and self-sufficiencyBeachfront camping and wildlife encounters Chapters 00:00 Sun Protection and Gear03:03 Government and Policy Changes19:17 Citizenship and Passports22:09 The Bot Test23:01 Medieval Fair Controversy25:59 Fraser Island Fishing Trip36:37 Cathedrals Campground48:08 Campsite Infrastructure49:22 Island Wildlife Encounters50:22 Planning a Camping Trip51:48 Beachfront Camping Experience55:35 Preparation for Hunt Camp57:29 Fireplace and Zempire Empire01:03:41 Ammunition and Hunting Decisions

    HCP - EP173 - Bucket Hats & Bondi Bound

  7. Aug 10

    HCP - EP172 - 40 Years of Sambar Lessons with Mike Welch

    The conversation begins with the introduction of the guest, Mike Welch. The hosts and the guest discuss their preparations for the hunting season, including range time and equipment setup. Mike Welch shares his hunting history, experiences, and strategies, emphasizing the importance of meat recovery and the law of the commons in public land hunting. The conversation also delves into hunting techniques, the impact of hunting on deer populations, and the focus on venison as a trophy. Overall, the discussion provides valuable insights into the world of hunting and the principles of public land hunting. The conversation covers the topics of public land hunting and the use of technology in hunting. It also delves into hunting strategies and terrain. The discussion provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of hunting in public land, as well as the impact of technology on hunting practices. The conversation delves into the behavior of deer and the techniques used in hunting them. It also explores the art of trophy hunting and the cultural significance of deer skulls. Takeaways Meat recovery is a key focus for public land huntersThe law of the commons is working well for deer numbers and hind ratios Public Land HuntingUse of Technology in Hunting Understanding deer behaviorThe importance of hunting techniques Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:30 Preparation for Hunting Season03:46 Mike Welch's Hunting History20:37 Hunting Strategies and Techniques34:18 Meat Recovery and Public Land Hunting40:21 Public Land Hunting01:11:09 Hunting Strategies and Terrain01:14:15 Insights into Deer Behavior01:19:05 Hunting Techniques and Strategies01:35:13 The Art of Trophy Hunting

    HCP - EP172 - 40 Years of Sambar Lessons with Mike Welch

  8. Aug 3

    HCP - EP 171 - From Fraser Island (K'Gari) to Feral Pig Fines – What a Week

    The conversation covers wildlife encounters, trail camera discoveries, shark fishing, and campsite upgrades, as well as the features and benefits of Zempire air tents and gazebos. The hosts share their experiences with wildlife, trail camera observations, shark fishing techniques, and the convenience of upgraded campsites. They also discuss the practicality and advantages of Zempire air tents and gazebos for camping and outdoor activities. The conversation covers topics related to outdoor setup and equipment, Victoria's political landscape, feral pig control in New South Wales, and public land hunting in Queensland. The discussion delves into the details of each topic, providing insights and perspectives on these key areas of interest. The conversation covers various topics related to hunting, camping, gear, and firearms law changes. It also delves into the importance of podcast subscriptions and merchandise for the show's audience. Takeaways Wildlife encounters and observationsTrail camera insights and discoveriesShark fishing techniques and experiencesAdvantages of Zempire air tents and gazebos Outdoor equipment and setup play a crucial role in outdoor activities.Victoria's political landscape is undergoing changes with a new premier and discussions about infrastructure projects.Feral pig control in New South Wales and public land hunting in Queensland are subjects of debate and scrutiny. Preparation and planning are crucial for a successful hunting trip.Battery and power setups play a significant role in camping and outdoor activities. Chapters 00:00 Wildlife Encounters01:58 Trail Camera Discoveries10:46 Shark Fishing and Campsite Upgrades21:02 Zempire Air Tents and Gazebos24:20 Outdoor Setup and Equipment29:37 Victoria's Political Landscape38:36 Feral Pig Control in New South Wales44:46 Public Land Hunting in Queensland48:34 Preparations for the Hunt50:05 Gear and Equipment for the Hunt58:05 Battery and Power Setup for Camping55:33 Firearms Law Changes01:08:42 Podcast Subscription and Merchandise

    HCP - EP 171 - From Fraser Island (K'Gari) to Feral Pig Fines – What a Week
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The Hunters Campfire is a special place. It’s where we connect, we share, we learn and laugh. The Hunters Campfire Podcast is all that and more as we bring together new hunters, old hands, industry experts and those who advocate for the Australian hunting lifestyle to our digital campfire. If you’re a new hunter starting out, you’re looking for your next challenge or want to understand the politics of public land hunting we’ve got something for you. You’ll find our podcasts on Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and plenty of other platforms and if you want more, head on over to our YouTube Channel, The Hunters Campfire for our how to and hunting videos along with the full video productions of every podcast. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Good hunting, Mark, Ian and Jono

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