In this episode of the Australian Hunters Podcast Chris Waters speaks to Ian Hurley co host of  @TheHuntersCampfire  podcast and past president of the Queensland ADA branch. During this conversation Chris and Ian talk about Australian hunting clubs, the good, the bad and the ugly. Ian shares his unique insights having been involved in a few different clubs, leading clubs as well as starting his own new venture and has some fantastic insights worth hearing. What Ian and I both agree on is that it's important for Australian hunters to be involved in a hunting club. It's through healthy clubs that you can learn  and develop your craft as well as grow and connect with other hunters.  TIMESTAMPS: 01:46 - What' makes a good/bad hunting club?04:09 - Clubs that focus on benefits07:55 - How broadly can you use the name 'hunting club'?12:51 - Ian's first club20:58 - Put in, and get out... Is that ok?24:56 - Clubs run as a business, is that ok?27:27 - Clubs and money33:03 - Is it ok to change hunting clubs regularly?40:05 - How money is spend, (or not spent) by community driven clubs 50:27 - Who has a voice to change things in a club?53:00 - Leadership in club as a private company.56:04 - How do you scale a national private club?1:03:44 - Hunting club horror stories.1:10:54 - Hunting rules1:19:33 - Hunting club leadership.1:26:33 - Should people join a hunting club?1:32:02  - Wrap up AUDIO ONLY PODCAST CHANNELS : If you are wanting to enjoy just the audio you can listen in to the The Australian Huntsman Podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google  Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music/Auditable, Tune In/Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Samsung, Podcaster and Stitcher. Just search 'The Australian Huntsman Podcast' AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB: Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club! www.australianhunters.com.au We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community. Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as: go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways go in the draw to win monthly professionally guided hunts from HuntingTrips.com.au early access to The Australian Huntsman podcast episodes and YouTube videoshunting public liability insurance genuine reason to own a firearm access to member run events as well as official events like our annual camp discounts on hunting products from leading Aussie hunting brands  and a bunch more... Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like minded people and share life together.