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.

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Australian Hunter

From the Editor

Red deer hunting guide stags in the roar • Part 2: Get to know their behaviour as Don Caswell covers the optimal hunting time - the mating period

Coping with the current shortages • With all things ammunition becoming as rare as hen’s teeth, John Moore runs through what he does to stay in the game

Game time • Colonisation of Australia brought many hunting opportunities writes Sam Garro, but at what cost?

Raptor applause • La Sportiva lightweight hikers a good fit for John Denman

Quick on the draw • Don Caswell upgrades his trail cams to Bushnell’s impressive Prime and Core units

Voluptuous venison • Paul Barker fires up the Kamado Joe to try his hand at smoky reverse seared rump

The well-built Woodsman • The versatility of Buck’s Model 102 knife has Damien Edwards singing its praises

Jabba, the heart • It doesn’t get any better for Perry Magowan than hunting with his son

Federal .45-70 • Dick Eussen finds the right rifle cartridges for medium game

Going ballistic • Keep cool and stay on target with this practical approach from Matthew Cameron on projectiles

Pigs, pigs and more pigs • David Duffy finds heaven on Earth hunting a plethora of porkers

Sum and substance • Johan van Wyk covers why sectional density is so important for quick and effecient kills on game

A sight for sore eyes • Jan Kaptein weighs up the slick Kahles Helia 2-10x50i riflescope

Honour the hunt • Mick Chapman is reminded of what matters the most in this world

Rub a duck duck • Ben Unten smokes flavoursome juicy thigh meat

A sabbath year • Trophies and medals, an unexpected consequence from COVID for Mike Arnold in Mozambique

Not just a snack gun • It has a cult following, but Scott Heiman believes the Marlin Model .410 lever-action deserves much more

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Goat curry in a hurry • Ben Smith lands a mixed bag on an enjoyable getaway, with one thing in particular at the forefront

Clean as a whistle • Scott Heiman runs through some essential gear for your gun

Try and try (and try) again! • When it’s all said and done, Anthony Puddicombe realises hunting chital deer is not as easy as he first thought

Anthony’s six tasty venison sausage recipes

A little back-up • Jan Kaptein duly calls on the convenient Morakniv Eldris knife

From paddock to plate • Don Caswell rides with a professional hunter living the dream near Noosa

The calling • Don Caswell finds a worthy cohort in H2K Hunting Calls

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Around the campfire with John Denman