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

Carting out deer KIWI-STYLE • A backpack with a difference for Chris Redlich in what turned out to be a successful 24 hours

Stalk in style • Don Caswell steps out in advanced La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX boots

A freezer filler and a family first • Gary Hall secures a meaty buffalo and there’s plenty more in stock for the future…

Bountiful buffalo pies • You’ll gain a lot out of this simple yet rewarding recipe from Gary Hall

Working brass • Converting cartridge cases from one calibre to another with Matthew Cameron

MADE FOR WAR: Mauser’s amazing M98 • Johan van Wyk marvels at a rifle put to good use for hunting

New Year goes off with a BANG! • What a way for Ben Smith to spend time with his family and share new experiences

Target eliminated • The progressive all-in-one Burris Eliminator 5 5-20x50 riflescope hits the mark for Ben Unten

Dam pigs! • Pesky porkers are no match for Matthew Cameron and co

GAMEPLAY • Alex Heptinstall fires up ‘Hunting clash’ from Beretta and Ten Square Games

COLOUR-CODED ammo • Don Caswell offers a simple hunting solution

Game & wine • A match made in hunting heaven as Scott Heiman lets his tastebuds do the talking

Encrusted venison backstrap

Thinking about change? • Here’s what successful barrel modifications David Duffy has made to his hunting rifles

Hold deer • Don Caswell bides his time before securing sought-after prime venison

Venison mignon medallions • A simple yet delicious treat from Don Caswell using the best cuts of meat

Your Hunting Healthspan by Linden Loren

Hornet buzz • Jan Kaptein gladly puts his Ruike F815 knife back in action for smaller game

Outback ferals • Two monster boars among an impressive mixed bag for Ant Atkinson

Wide world of wildcats • Anthony Puddicombe opens a path of discovery as he puts rifle cartridges to the test

Survivors • John Denman rallies behind a regional Australian gunshop devastated by floods

Spine-tingling • Jan Kaptein can’t believe his abrupt Gerber knife purchase turned out so well

Home on the range • When it comes to testing loads, Matthew Cameron fits right in

wildlife snapshot • Don Caswell covers how the silent treatment pays off for Sony’s RX10 IV camera

Taking the BULL by the horns • Top End euphoria as Sam Garro retells a thrilling three-day buffalo hunt

Skull & cross-tones • Scott Heiman achieves the marbled effect with his wall mounts

Green hunting in South Africa • Steven Fine risks life and limb in the name of conservation

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