Australian Hunter

Australian Hunter aims to create a better environment and community understanding of all forms of hunting, whether for animal management, trophies or food for the family table. The magazine features articles and advice on hunting all manner of game from rabbits, foxes and goats to pigs, deer, buffaloes and more. Also featured are product reviews by experienced hunters and outdoor enthusiasts on firearms, optics, knives and related gear for the field, as well as practical advice for tracking, hunting, butchering and cooking game.

Australian Hunter

From the Editor

Three bucks and change • A daddy-daughter road trip turns into a memorable deer hunt for Scott Heiman and his old man

Smoked Xmas 'Venisham' • Paul Barker cures a leg of venison to offer a delicious December alternative for the whole family

Hunting under cover • Keep your hat on when out and about implores David Duffy, no matter what the conditions are…

Wily coyotes • Thomas Tabor hunts America’s wild dog in Great Salt Lake Desert

Between a block and a hardcase • Stress free travel for Don Caswell with his K3 sitting snuggly inside a SealCase616

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Keep the pressure down • Crossing the line when reloading puts you in dangerous territory, explains Matthew Cameron

Last minute duck hunt • Despite the miserable weather, Ben Smith is glad he made the trip

Butcher like a pro • Jan Kaptein turns to Victorinox Fibrox meat processing knives for home and beyond

COLD but never OLD • For game meat freshness, Don Caswell bags himself a winner with the Status Home 280 Vacuum Sealer

Mountain man music • Mick Chapman embarks on a team hound hunt for stags in the frosty Victorian Alps

Back to basics • Ben Unten serves up succulent venison backstrap

Field signals for hunting • Scott Heiman demonstrates how to employ a non-verbal communication system in the bush

Bringing Back the Lions by Mike Arnold

The wild dog • Predator or pal? Don Caswell might have you thinking twice…

Custom-built bullets • Here’s how Matthew Cameron gets his desired aim

An engrossing tale of RIGBY rarity • Don Caswell couldn’t believe it when his friend unveiled a 1912 .303… and its current purpose? Hunting of course…

Two for two • Less is more for Perry Magowan on his yearly deer pursuits

Baton up! • The future is bright for Jan Kaptein as he upgrades his Olight torch to the next level

On the move • Despite the humidity, Gary Hall has a cracker of a day with fresh rewards

A tail of whoa! • Jan Kaptein makes the most of scrub bulls and bantengs in a surprisingly delicious way

Get your tan on • Beauty ‘is’ skin deep - 10 steps to tanning a hide from Anthony Puddicombe

Royal boars • Biology, mythology and aristocracy - Dick Eussen reflects on hog hunting’s extensive history

Heym’s innovative 89B double • Johan van Wyk tests out a fine British-looking rifle made for current big game hunting

Quick sharp! • The AccuSharp Knife and Tool Sharpener is the go-to for Don Caswell

Outback hooks and horns • Ant Atkinson spends a week on a new hunting property filled with trophies

Genetics: nature’s playbook • Variations from rack to rack over the years lead Derek Nugent to some interesting findings

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