Tony Ibrahims love of the outdoors and hunting has been a life long passion. Starting his career as a recognized professional in the taxidermy game , Tonys first mounts were his own. He started buying capes and antlers to do more and more to the point that he is at now, competing at all levels and shows to constantly improve his art. During this interview Tony outlays the steps required from the preparation phase prior to your hunt all the way through to picking up your mount.  Sit back and...

This week Jake catches up with Rhys Bosley A very interesting conversation with Rhys being very familiar with government polices in his line of work and is a huge advocate for State Forest hunting in QLD. Rhys and Jake work through the pros and cons of hunting in QLD and comparing it to the likes of NSW and VIC.  Rhys is a great voice for hunting in QLD and for all of us Australia wide. Be sure to follow State Forest Hunting for Queensland & Queensland State Forest User Alliance on...

This week Craig catches up with good mate Jake Gasparovski to kick off the 2021 season. We jump around a bit on this one but hopefully you get something out of it before we get back into more episodes in the following weeks. If you want to know more about some of the hunting we talk about in the US and are keen to do so yourself in the future, fill out the form in the following link and Jordan from The DRAW or one of the team will contact...

This week Craig catches up with Jordan Christensen & Casey Kuehnlenz of 'The Draw', a Tag Application and Hunting Consulting Service based in New Mexico, USA. As you know Im hooked on hunting the US, from Elk and Mule Deer to Mountain Goat and sheep. Jordan and Casey know everything I do and a load more when it comes to where and how to hunt the species when it comes to tags, outfitters, seasons, weapon type and the list goes on. This episode may not be for everyone but if you have ever...

During this episode Rob Herbert catches up with the Strecker Family to talk all things hound hunting in Victoria.  The Strecker’s have three generations actively hunting over their hounds pursuing the elusive Sambar Deer that inhabits the Victorian High Country.  Throughout the episode Rob asks many questions about breeds, history, hunt and social aspect of living “hounds” ...... Enjoy!!! . NB: Apologies for missing mic not being turned on.   Thank you to @ridgelineaustralia and @osaaustralia...

This week Craig is joined by Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins.  Now if your a hunter, non-hunter, wife or husband of a hunter and don’t know Blood Origins….. Then you need too!!!! Robbie has founded one of the most influential platforms for the hunters voice to date and they’re only just getting started. Robbie also used this episode to launch something special for Australia. So please sit back and enjoy and be sure give @bloodorigins a follow on Instagram and Facebook. Hope you enjoy this...

New Episode - Matt Walker .This week Craig is joined by Matt Walker of Patriot Hunter Australia. Matt and Craig first met in Bendigo at the Wild Deer expo where Matt’s keenness, along with his best mate Josh, was quickly recognised. ..Finding hunting later in life than some, Matt is fully absorbed in the lifestyle and it has helped him through times thick and thin of recent years. ..Hope you enjoy this one!!!!..Be sure to follow @patriothunteraustralia on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and...

New Episode - Rodney “Bullbar” Hailes . Well this one is well overdue. Sitting in Hunting Camp last weekend, Craig along with Lonnie Broekman sit down with Craig’s old man Rod and hear some yarns of the good old days.  . . This one is unfiltered, and you certainly get why Craig has hunting in his blood. Rod is old school and seen many years with a bow and rifle in hand. Some great stories a few laughs with a bit of fishing thrown in.  . . Hope you enjoy this one!!!! . . Thank you to...

New Episode - James Doumtsis . 25yr old James Doumtsis is a sucker for the hunt. A qualified veterinarian James has recently cut ties with full time work to join his twin brother Ayden (former guest - episode 14) in North QLD to pursue a wilder life.  . . In this episode James and Tobie talk solo all nighters hunting tahr in NZ, having your hand up a cows arse and what it's like being raised a hunter.  . . Follow James on Instagram @jamesdoumtsisoutdoors and also @spottedsafaris and...

New Episode - Craig & Tobie . Last weekend we got out for our first hunt together for 2020. . As we killed some time on the side of the mountain, we thought we should record our rambles and share a few thoughts and what we have both been up to in the past few months .  A good hunt with 2 good mates and plenty of laughs. . Thank you to @ridgelineaustralia and @osaaustralia for their support of the podcast. Be sure to check out their new 2020 line at www.ridgelineaustralia.com.au and...

New Episode - Zubtec Hunting . This Week Tobie Sits down around the camp fire with the boys from Zubtec Hunting, Jarryd and Nick . Two extremely enthusiastic hunters who since their school days have shares many a campfire chasing everything from wild boar in northern NSW to majestic reds in Poland. They talk hunting pigs with thermal imaging, out-smarting old boars and how to not shit your pants in a tree stand. .  A great yarn around the campfire which truely sets the seen. . Thank you to...

This Week Tobie sits down with Timmy Turtle.  In a past life Timmy was Australia’s top marathon kayaker but soon realised there may be more to life than spending all his time training and studying.  Timmy Still spends his days on the water but now he has a line in hand and makes his living off youtube.  He's cracked the code some would say as he travels the east coast of Australia flicking lures into every river and stream he feels like. Follow Timmys adventures @timmyturtle_official on...

New Episode - Mel Kirley  . On this episode Craig chats Mel Kirley, passionate hunter and gun owner and manager of Mansfield Hunting & Fishing Store.  . Mel shares her stories of growing up in a well known hunting family but also the journeys of competing at National Level for trap shooting and all that goes with it.  . After a tough few weeks with the COVID closures and the VIC governments decision to put holds on all firearm sales, Mel share hers frustration and worry of not having a...

New Episode - Harry Watson  . On this episode Craig is joined Harry Watson, passionate bowhunter and owner of Jackall Australia. . Harry shares some awesome stories, from hunting Chital Deer in his home state of QLD to pursuing Caribou and giant Moose in the tundra of Alaska. . Harry is also very well known in the fishing scene, not just as the owner of Jackall Australia, but for guiding on the dams in southern QLD for bass and also a very accomplished tournament angler in the popular ABT...

On this episode Craig is joined by Nick & Missy Sartori of Victoria, Australia...A great conversation with a young couple who live and breath hunting and the benefits from it with fresh meat for the table and endless adventures. ..When they first met, hunting wasn’t something that Missy was familiar with, but it shows that she has been shown the true culture of it by Nick and its now a major part of her life. ..Nick is a very accomplished hunter, knowing nothing different from an early...

On this episode Craig is joined by Mark Pitts of Marksman Quivers. Born in England, Mark moved to Australia for no other reason than to peruse his passion for hunting with a bow. On his journey, he was fortunate to meet some of Australia’s best with a big help from what was the Australian Bowhunting Forum. Mark has turned his passion into a small business and building arrows quivers for traditional bows, which are works of art. A great conversation about gear, hunting New Zealand’s Fiordland...

On this episode Craig jumps on the Beach, Bush & Business Podcast with Matty Sloan and opens up about podcasting, being busy, balancing hobbies & business and managing it all at once "or not" Thanks to Ridgeline Australia for their support of the podcast, be sure to check out their new 2020 line at www.ridgelineaustralia.com.au

Ryan O'Conner is an Optometrist and born again hunter. Living in the north island of NZ he is interested all things healthy living. . After a brief exit from a hunting pastime while at uni, Ryan soon found himself back in the mountains chasing a meal. Ryan hosts "The Stags Roar" Podcast which has evolved into a hunter orientated podcast. Its fast becoming the place NZ hunters and others alike can put their views and opinions across and listen to those in the know. . Tobie and Ryan have a...

This week Ben Salleras joins us again on the podcast to introduce his new venture, “Silent Pursuits” Ben is not only the nicest and most genuine bloke one could ever know, but a very accomplished bowhunter around the world. Including many European countries where he has harvested an array of species including the new Archery World Record Fallow Buck he took in Bulgaria. As always, Benny shares a few good stories and his love for adventure shines through the conversation. Be sure to check out...

Thanks for joining us for another HCDU episode. Early in 2019 Rob Herbert on his annual trip to the US, caught up with Aron Snyder & Frank Peralta of Kifaru International.  Rob discusses with Aron as the President of Kifaru what “Kifaru” is in ethos, product  and direction.  It’s a good discussion that evolves into what common ground American and Australian hunters share and how international friendships and ties are growing every year within the community. As always, a few laughs and a...

*Language Warning*   Happy Australia Day Folks Welcome to the first episode of 2020 and what a great way to start. This week Tobie heads to Perth to catch up with two of the best in the west, Graham Cahill and Ben chambers!  Graham Cahill is a journalist who is most well know for his long term involvement in 4WD Action. Grahams life evolves around the Aussie bush and doing what he can to spend the most time in it. As an avid bow hunter Graham happen to find himself slinging arrows along side...

This week on HCDU Tobie catches up with Adam Kavanagh.  . Adam has spent the last 6 years looking for ways to improve his life, in his early 20's, Adam suffered some serious health issues which intern effected his mental health, he hit rock bottom.  . Armed with the belief that you can heal yourself, he set out on a life changing journey to better his health through simple diet and lifestyle changes. From living in the remote north and hunting with Aboriginals, to spending time with...

This week on HCDU Craig catches up with good mate Jake Gasparovski. . Jake had not long returned from fulfilling a life long dream of hunting Elk in the US. After spending 4 weeks in Montana, joined by his dad and 2 mates, Jake experienced a trip of a lifetime and has lit the fire for round #2 in 2020. . Jake was successful on taking a magnificent Pronghorn Antelope and a solid Black Bear and witnessed some incredible Elk and Mule Deer. . As we already look forward to 2020, this one certainly...

This week on HCDU Josh Rogers catches up with Jesse Polkinghorne in the heart of Sambar Deer country. . Following a successful hunt where Josh takes a wild dog, the boys sit down and catch up for a good yarn.. . Jesse is a self confessed deer addict, mad keen hunter with either gun or bow and recently jumped right into the long rifle game and doesn’t mind chasing the old Murray Cod either. . Jesse owns and operates and successful metal fabrication business which takes up a little more hunting...

This week on HCDU, Craig & Josh revisit their Mule Deer hunt in the high desert country of Nevada after a few weeks being home. . The boys share thoughts on the experience, talk about a few things they may have done differently, lessons learnt and as always have a good laugh. . We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did creating it. .    #podcast #hcdu #hunter #hunting #america #australia #worldhunter #kifaru