Stalk Outdoors Podcast

Today's episode is all about the wind up of the 2025 Red Deer rut. During the year we had Brett and Kev on a different times and we thought it would be valuable to get both the lads together to compare notes of the 2025 rut and talk about how different environmental conditions effected the rut in particular geographical locations.This was a really fun episode to be part of as you can hear with the banter and laughs we shared along the way.Enjoy this one.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today we are live in the studio with Brad Smith from Bowhunt Downunder. Brad dropped in on his way up to Cape York and we decided to flick the mics on after dinner and have a yarn about how the 2025 rut played out and how this years environmental conditions in the lead up effected things on the ground.Before we got into the rut discussions we chewed the fat on plenty of hunting related topics that headed off down a number of rabbit holes along the way.We really enjoy conversations like this one with Brad that just flow naturally and cover what ever seems to come up along the way. It definitely had the feel like we were just sitting around the fire with a Blue Label or two yarning about all things hunting. Brad is a legend of a bloke and a legend of Bowhunting, and after getting to know him over the last few years we are proud to call him a good mate.Grab a beer and enjoy this one legends. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with 23 year old Bowhunter and Spearo Tallis Cotterill. This episode is all about the incredible solo effort Tallis put into successfully hunting a beautiful New Zealand Red Stag in the rut period of 2025.As you listen to this episode you will quickly begin to understand just how hard working, determined and driven Tallis is in the pursuit of his goals. The time and planning he put in to ensure his trip over the ditch was successful is second to none.During the episode we discuss the philosophy of "no wasted days" and Tallis  certainly lives his life by this on a daily basis. We very much enjoyed the opportunity to get to know this legend and look forward to hearing more of his epic adventures as they unfold.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about spearfishing and bowhunting remote islands. For this one we called upon two of the shows great friends Lex O'Conner and Ash Currie.Both of these boys recently made the big move north with their families to the tip of Australia. Settling on the remote Thursday Island off the northern most point of Australia. This gave the boys and their families a chance to experience life at a slower place as well as take in some of the culture from some of the traditional owners who live on Thursday Island. We thought it would be a good chance to catch up with the boys and hear how things differ in general life, as well as on the hunting and spearfishing front.The boys provide some good insight into local weather patterns, tides, moon phases and other factors that influence wether it will be a bowhunting or spearfishing adventure.As usual we also share plenty of laughs as well as some stories of old trips we have shared together doing the things we love.This is their story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's Yarn is all about our recent Bowhunting trip to beautiful and brutal New Zealand. The Boys headed deep into the south island of New Zealand to chase Fallow bucks in some of the steepest locations they have ever experienced.Whist we head into the tail end of the 2025 rut, we thought this was a good chance to talk about some of the heartache the boys experienced and share some lessons learned in the process.This is their 2025 New Zealand rut story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today we mark the 50th episode of the Stalk Outdoors Podcast with a cracking local spearo by the name of Zac Forst. You only have to take a quick look at some of Zac's underwater video to see the quality of fish he regularly and successfully harvests.Today's yarn is all about diving coastal headlands, a method that Zac has perfected with plenty of time in the water exploring particular areas as well as paying close attention to environmental factors that show a pattern in fish behaviours. Zac has a particular love for targeting and observing coastal Jewfish and we get into the weeds discussing these amazing creatures. This episode is proof you don't need a boat to be able to land epic fish!It was a pleasure having Zac on the show as he is a true waterman with a genuine love for the ocean and a zest for living life in the outdoor environment.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today we are joined live in the studio by Red Deer expert Mr Kev Schilf. Just in time for the annual Red Deer Rut (Mating period) we sit down and pick Kev's brain on things to and not to do, this Red Deer Rut to help maximise your chances of putting that Stag on the ground.For this episode we called upon our listeners to send in their questions for Kev to advise on. Topics include:Stag and Hind callsEquipmentShot placementDeer stocksAnimal managementWeather conditionsEating tipsWe hope this episode will assist you in achieving your goals this upcoming Red Deer Rut. Reach out to us with your trials and tribulations on our Instagram page.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's Yarn sees us head out to record a live episode with Bowhunting and Archery legends Kev Schilf and Ian Summers on the 2025 Pre-Rut Bowhunters Butchering Course.We sit down with the boys as well as seven students on the course and run through whats involved in the course, how it was developed and hear feedback and questions from the students.We enjoyed a cracking weekend of learning, socialising, eating incredible hand harvested meats and made some new friends along the way.This is their story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with returning guest Brett Meldrum. Brett joins us to yarn all about the incredible events that led to him putting down one of, if not the biggest Red Stags in Australian history with the Bow.Brett details the events on the day of how his plan to put this big fella down finally came together.This is an epic yarn with one of the nicest fellas getting around.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about sharing travel tips for those who are flying  interstate or overseas with a bow. When planning this episode we knew it was essential to speak to a guest who has travelled extensively across the world on Bowhunting expeditions. It didn't take us long to work out the perfect fit for the episode.Ben Salleras.Ben has spent his life hunting his way across the world to some of the most epic places on the planet, chasing some of the most incredible critters there are. He shares some absolutely cracking tips with us to help those looking at travelling with a bow. These include:Packing techniquesItems to remove for travelWhat to do upon arrivalEssential items to takeHaving a plan BMaintaining a positive attitude when shit hits the fanWe share a few beers and laugh ourselves stupid over some of Ben's misadventures and good times he has spent during his extensive bowhunting journey. This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with The Bald Chef Andrew Joulianou.We are back for our first episode of 2025 which marks the beginning of season three of the show.With all the hysteria surrounding our food consumption, food additives and our addiction to ultra processed foods, we thought it would be fitting to have Andrew on the show to discuss the current issues with how we look at, prepare and eat our food.Andrew is a keen hunter with a rich family history of hunting and home cooking. In his later years he has developed a love affair with hunting, growing and cooking wild game and other natural low ingredient nutritious foods. So much so, that he developed the social media name The Bald Chef.Its not uncommon to see Andrew out in nature with his young family, filming his adventures, hunting, preparing and cooking wild game using traditional methods and creating delicious nutritious meals promoting the amazing benefits of living a  self sustainable life.This is his story.     Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is the final episode of season two of show! For this episode we wanted to leave you all with something a little more meaningful that would highlight the mental health benefits and science behind spending time in the great outdoors.To bring this one together we called upon a person who has helped us greatly in other areas of life by the name of Mark Mathieson.Mark is a qualified Psychologist who has extensive experience working with high level athletes, Special Forces Military operators and on reality TV shows (SAS Australia, Alone Australia, Survivor Australia). During these interactions, Mark began to realise just how powerful spending time outdoors was in assisting with mental and physical health and as a result, spent a great deal of time researching the proven benefits of doing so.Mark is a hunter and outdoorsman who places a high value on the healing powers of being out in nature. During this episode we cover the scientifically proven reasons why we all feel so much better after spending time outdoors doing the activities we love.It was a pleasure to have Mark on the show and we look forward to having him on again in the future to delve deeper into these and other mental health and awareness topics that effect us all on a daily basis.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about chasing the elusive Yellowfin Tuna. A few weeks ago we were sent a video of a guy landing an absolute monster Yellowfin and after seeing the footage, we just had to reach out to him and get him on the show. Micka Lusson is his name and spearfishing is his game! It wasn't long into our conversation that we realised just how much time, effort and planning Micka has put in to work out a system for accurately predicting when, where and why these amazing Yellowfin and other species of fish will show up. The amount of knowledge he shares with us on this episode is absolutely incredible and it left us scratching our heads for a week after the interview. It was a real privilege to get the opportunity to learn from someone with as much in water experience as Micka.This is his story.  Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

For today's yarn we are joined by female Australian Bowhunter Em Corbett. Em has been Bowhunting for over 8 years and lives her life with a strong focus on self sustainability and the importance of spending time out enjoying nature.Em has put in the hard yards over many years researching, practicing and learning skills to enable her to provide her family with self harvested protein from the most natural of environments.During this episode we go down the rabbit hole on loads of topics, all centred around living a more self sustainable, healthy life. We had a really great time putting this episode together with Em and felt a great energy during the conversations.  She is a great role model for other females looking to kick start their Bowhunting journey.This is her story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with passionate hunter, outdoorsman and conservationist Hamiora Gibson.. Or better known as "Sam The Trap Man".Sam has spent a lifetime in the bush learning how to truely live from the plant and animal life in New Zealand at the same time preserving and caring for our natural resources to ensure they are here for generations to come.Sam has undertaken some incredible trapping work targeting non native, invasive species with some outstanding results. His trapping work has expanded to multiple other areas across New Zealand and continues to help the native species to once again flourish.The link between hunting and conservation meet perfectly when you mention the name Sam Gibson. He is a true representation of what all of us should strive for when representing hunting and hunters in this country.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we catch up with Zachary Schmidt for the second time on the show. This time round Zach gives us an in depth insight into the magical world of spearfishing for Dogtooth Tuna in Papua New Guinea. Zach is the lead spearing guide on board Trade Wind Charters mothership that travel the untouched waters of PNG in search of the fish of a lifetime, the iconic Dogtooth Tuna.We go deep into everything you need to know if your thinking of testing yourself against the hardest fighting fish in the sea.Topics include: Dive experience required Equipment-gear requirementsEnvironmental conditionsTour locations and getting thereMothership details (provided meals etc)Techniques for finding doggiesSafety considerations for spearfishingIt has been a pleasure to watch Zach evolve over the last two years (since our first podcast together) into a confident and experienced spearo who has a genuine love of the ocean and all that lies beneath it. We at Stalk Outdoors need to get our act into gear and get on one of these incredible spearing charters in the near future. We couldn't think of a kinder, more genuine human to lead us on the trip of a life time than Zachary Schmidt.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about learning tips and tricks to best preserve that animal of a lifetime in preparation for Taxidermy. For this one we have called upon the CEO of Riverleigh Taxidermy, William Platell. William has been involved in Taxidermy since he was 13 years old and after careers as a boiler maker and a period of enrolment in the Australian military he decided to go balls to the wall and start his own full time business, Riverleigh Taxidermy. William is one of the most passionate guests we have had on the show and his genuine love of the art of Taxidermy shines though in each word he shares on this one. Topics include:• Correct cuts to make• Caping tips• Tools required• Preservation techniques• Storage of capes• Processes involved in creating the piece of art that is Taxidermy William shares a heap of knowledge bombs for us all to assist us when out in the field after we put an animal on the ground. It was a pleasure to sit down and yarn with a person as positive and passionate  as William Platell. This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with one of the original pioneers of Spearfishing across the world. The creator of Aimrite himself, Rick Pettua. Rick has spent the most part of his life on or under the water. We were extremely fortunate to sit down and have this conversation with someone as experienced and humble as Rick. Topics include: • Rick's early involvement in spearfishing• Becoming a Navy Diver • Travelling the world• Hunting Dogtooth Tuna• Wahoo techniques and tacticsRick shares some absolute knowledge bombs on this one and we are so glad we got the chance to spend some time getting to know the legend that is Rick Pettua. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is a recap of some of our favourite take away points from our spearing guests so far. We revisit some of our most popular interviews and hone in on what the key points of each interview were. Recap guests include:• Peter Kelly• GT Buster• Trevor Ketchion • Tim McDonald • Shrek • Rob Allen• Wayne Judge• Ash Currie• Dre AlipateLike this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is part 2 of the week long Kayuga Adventures Bowhunters Course. We bring you the final few days of hunting recaps, share lessons learned, successes, F@&k ups (yours truely) and hear from an absolute larrikin,  the man, the myth, the no filter legend… Carl Moore (Mattie's old man). We shared plenty of laughs and even more beers during the last few days of the course and met friends for life.Big congratulations to “Sparrow” for downing her first pig with the bow! Well done champ, onwards and upwards from here!Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn comes live from the Kayuga Adventures Bowhunters course. We had the pleasure of partaking in the 7 day course on the beautiful Strathburn Station Cape York Queensland.Matt Moore (Owner Kayuga Adventures), Brad Smith and Ian Summers put together a master class week of instruction that we will never forget. The combination of archery and bowhunting knowledge of these three men is something unrivalled in this country and across the world. Kayuga Adventures bowhunting courses run over a 7 day period and cover an extensive range of instructional lectures and live hunts including: Bow tuningArrow compositionIndividual archery coaching Shot placementAutopsies of crittersBush craftFinding food sources Bedding locationsStalkingTracking and loads moreAt the completion of each days activities, we sat down as a group and recorded a recap of the days events, learnings and funny moments to bring you an insight into arguably the most comprehensive bowhunting course in the world.Matty, Dani, Ian and Brad treated us all with great respect and provided exceptional hospitality over the 7 days.We shared some amazing memories, took down some great critters and enjoyed more than our share of laughs with the odd beer or 10 each night.This is a multi part series coming to you in the coming weeks.We will remember the amazing week at Kayuga Adventures for a very long time.This is their story.  Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with one third of the Kayuga Broadheads trio, Grant “Randy” Rand. Grant gives us an in-depth insight into design and manufacturing process behind the legendary Kayuga Broadhead. Anyone who's met him knows Grant bloody loves a yarn and this episode is no exception. We share a few beers, get heaps of information for people to look out for when investing in broadheads and have a bloody good laugh at our f&$k ups!Grant is a bloody legend!This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about finding the elusive Jewfish (Mulloway) and targeting them on the spear. For this one we called in passionate Spearo, Bowhunter and Outdoorsman Brodie Thorn. Brodie has spent his life surfing and spearfishing the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW. He shares plenty of his tips, tricks and successful hunting techniques that have seen him land some incredible sized Jewfish. Here at the show we have a fascination with Jewfish and we love to watch these amazing creatures in their element at any opportunity. We will take any opportunity to learn from those that have cracked the code in finding these iconic fish. Brodie is a super chilled out ocean lover and it was a pleasure sitting down with him to record this episode. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about what gear to consider for a multi day backpack hunt. For this one we called upon a good mate of the show Steve to help us cover all types of gear required for the extended day backpack hunt. Steve has plenty of Bow and Rifle hunting experience and has spent many years out in the bush working out what works and what doesn't.Topics covered:Boots, leather vs synthetic SocksGaitersPantsTopsCold weather gearRain gearTentsSleeping gearHydrationFirst aidThe topic of gear is very subjective, what one persons likes may be different from another. This episode was designed to give some thoughts and ideas that may help in the midfield that is setting yourself up with the correct gear specific to your multi day backpack adventure.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is all about not being a Kook when starting out in spearfishing.  Who better to guide us through the subject than the man himself,  The KOOK SPEARO.The Kookman takes us through plenty of handy tips on things to remember when starting out in the water, as well as some sound safety advice on surviving each and every dive. Topics include:•Being a good boatie.•How to pack for a trip on someone else's vessel.•What gear to run as a noob, speargun selection and why.•Being a good dive buddy.During recording it didn't take long to realise that the Kook Spearo is anything but a Kook.  We had a great time getting to know him and look forward to catching up with him for a dive next time we head south on a mission. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with the winner of the 2024 Big 4 Bounty Competition, Julz Bennic. We are joined by Dave from East Coast Bowhunting (brains behind the Big 4 Bounty) as Julz shares the stories of how he took down each critter to take out the title and plenty of tips and advice for those out there looking at improving their bowhunting skills.Julz was an absolute champion of a fella and we share plenty of laughs as well as a few beers during this yarn. Julz had a stellar 2024 on the bow and we can't wait to see how his 2025 season unfolds. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with 3x Spearfishing World Recold holder Erin McGinty. Erin has spent the best part of her life on, in or learning about the ocean including a PhD in Marine Science Genetics and MC

Today's yarn is with the Grandfather of Aussie Spearfishing  Wayne Judge. Wayne has been the face of the Adreno Spearfishing retailers for many many years and has a wealth of experience and passion in the safety side of Spearfishing and Free-diving.Whether you are just getting into Spearfishing or are a seasoned diver, there are plenty of take away points from this episode to keep you safe whilst out there enjoying the ocean life.Topics covered:Shallow water black outSamba'sSigns and symptoms of a black outDive buddy 101'sSafety protocolsSurface intervallsHook breathingDive watches and more.We really enjoyed putting this episode together with Wayne. If this helps a single diver to be more safety conscious and aware of potential dangers then our job is done.Wayne's knowledge and experience in the safety side of Spearfishing is unparalleled in this country.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, Hunter or Adventure Addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with world renowned archery coach George Ryals. George or GRIV as some know him has been competing on the pro archery circuit for over 25 years, has worked in product development with some of the top archery manufacturers in the world and more recently runs an archery school of his own, passing on the teachings to the next generation.George shares plenty of tips on form issues including, stance, grip, anchoring, peep and sight alignment and how it relates to Bowhunting.It was an honour to sit down and pick the brain of one of the most experienced archery coaches in the world.This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn comes to you live from our 2024 Red Deer Camp with Kev Schilf, Ian Summers, East Coast Bowhunting and Dylan Oshea. We chat all about the 2024 Rut conditions, share expert red deer knowledge from Kev and Ian and tip plenty of beers down the hatch in the process.It was a true honour to have the opportunity to learn in the field each day from people as experienced as these boys and the openness and respect they treated us with was second to none.We even found time to head out of camp, hit the pub, tip a few jars in and record this drunken late night yarn.Topics discussed include weather conditions and the effect it has on animal behaviour, terrain, calling in animals, when and when not to call, moving through the bush and plenty more.Kev's depth of knowledge on red deer is second to none.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with award winning chef and hunter John Rally. John has spent many years honing his trade as a chef, working in top restaurants around the world and has recently purchased a property on the banks of the Hawkesbury river NSW where he has set up his latest culinary creation, The Bush River Kitchen.The Bush River Kitchen is all about cooking freshly harvested wild game and local produce over flame. John is an avid hunter who loves spending his days out in the field hunting for his protein and foraging the ocean floor for fresh seafood.John shares plenty of tips on caring for wild game from the minute it is harvested, aging advice and cooking tips to ensure we maximise the wild protein we harvest. It was a pleasure sitting down with John, listening to his experiences in the food industry as well as share a few laughs with him about some funny stories and mistakes made out there on the hunt. This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with one of the most experienced Bowhunters there is, Brad Smith from Bowhunt Downunder.Brad has spent over 30 years honing his skills as a Bowhunter and has a wealth of knowledge hunting multiple species in varied environments such as Cape York QLD and the mountains in the southern parts of Australia.Brad shares some incredible experience in planning for a successful deer rut including: Reading the landscapeWind and weather conditionsTo call or not to callShot placement on animals in varied positionsBroadheads Ambush positionsTo sit down and listen to a person with this much knowledge in Bowhunting was a true privilege and learning experience for us here at the show. If you are heading out this rut, this is the episode for you. There is over two hours of knowledge bombs in this one to help you execute a successful plan and succeed in putting that stag of a life time on the deck.Brad is a ripping fella and we shared a few laughs of things gone wrong whilst out on the hunt.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with Adre Alipate from the hit New Zealand television hunting series The Hunters Club. Andre or Dre as his mates know him, shares loads of information for those looking to plan a hunting trip to beautiful New Zealand.Topics include: Permits requiredBallotsWhat to look forEssential equipment for back pack huntsFitness training for huntingDre also shares the history and origins of the hit TV show The Hunters Club that he and his mates started over 10 years ago that is about to record its 10th season.Dre has spent years in the bush chasing critters around the world. It was a pleasure to sit down and learn from his extensive experience and hear one of the funniest f&#k ups we have ever heard. He is an absolute legend!This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with the man and pioneer behind the world's most reliable spearfishing equipment, Rob Allen. It was an honour to sit down and get to know Rob and listen to his wisdom in the manufacturing and spearfishing world. Rob has built Rob Allen Spearfishing from the humble beginnings of curtain rods, into an internationally renowned leader in its field.Rob gives an insight into the amount of research and development that goes into each and every one of his products and shares his knowledge and lessons learned from years of trial and error.Plenty of tips on care and maintenance in this one as well as a few laughs of stuff ups and good times shared with mates.This was a bucket list podcast that we are really pleased to have had the opportunity to record with a true legend of the game.This is Rob Allens story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we sit down live with one of the legends of Australian Bowhunting and Archery, Ian Summers. Ian shares his extensive knowledge on buying the right bow, getting set up correctly, tuning, broad heads, arrow specifics, shot placement and plenty more.We had an absolute blast with Ian and shared many laughs, beers and stories of hunts that did and didn't go to plan!Ian's knowledge as a bow tech is second to none in Australia and it was a real pleasure sitting down and learning from someone with as much experience as him.Sit back, grab a beer and enjoy this one folks.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with legendary Australian firearms enthusiast Ozzie from the hugely popular Youtube channel Ozzie Reviews. Ozzie has an extensive background in many aspects of firearm ownership and operation with an unmatched  passion for the firearms industry. We get into the weeds on many aspects of firearms. Topics include:Basics of firearm ownershipSafety coursesSafe storageLegislationChoosing the right firearmResponsible huntingRights to own firearms in AustraliaOzzie is a long term mate of the Stalk Outdoors Podcast and it was a pleasure to head out to his amazing property to have a yarn and share his knowledge in the firearm industry.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we are live in the studio with a true water man and outdoor adventurer, Lex O'Connor. Lex has spent most of his life in the outdoors including years on the water.Lex is a Master 4 Skipper, Free Dive Instructor, Avid Spearo and Bowhunter with years of experience out on the water learning all about ocean and weather conditions first hand. He has travelled extensively with his roles in the commercial boating industry and has  experienced amazing situations along the way.We yarn about his early childhood growing up in Far North Queensland on fruit farms, discover how he became a commercial vessel captain, share stories of his close calls whilst spearing and discuss the cross over into bowhunting and harvesting our own food sources.It was an absolute privilege sitting down with Lex for this yarn, he is one of the kindest blokes you will ever come across.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we are live with one of the biggest mongrels (and great blokes) North Queensland has ever produced, Ash Currie.Ash is a long time Spearo who has spent years diving up and down the coast of North Queensland. Ash shares his knowledge and experience of living in Thursday Island, learning the ways of the land from Indigenous locals and tells a yarn of an incredibly close call he had with a monster saltwater crocodile whilst spearfishing alone north of the Daintree river.We share a few tins (as usual) and have a firkin good laugh at ourselves as we share our F#@k ups and close encounters.Ash is an absolute champion of a guy who loves a yarn and a bloody good time. He doesn't take himself too seriously and it was an absolute blast recording this episode with this legend.Bit of a colourful language warning in this one. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Join us as we venture 800 kms north of Cairns up into a remote Cape York property  Bowhunting for Boars and spending time in the dusty hot landscape that is Cape York Australia in the dry season. This yarn we are joined by fellow bowhunter, long time mate and experienced bushman Darren Meares. Together we share a few tins and discuss our successes, short comings and lessons learned after each days hunting. This was a fantastic trip and we were looked after exceptionally well by the land owners who gave us the opportunity to experience the true Cape York experience. We find plenty of feral pigs and manage to get an arrow into a few in the process. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This episode, Kodi Matthews (The Cray King) joins us live in the studio to yarn all about the 2023 BCF Topwater Invitational film competition. We get down into the weeds and review all 10 of this years videos over a few tins. In the end we each pick a winner that we liked best. Our criteria for judging (right or wrong ) was;How engaging was the teams videoFish caughtHumor OriginalityCamera work and editing qualityCongratulations to all the teams for putting in a huge effort in this years competition, there were some epic fish caught, memories made and beers consumed. Good luck to each and every team this weekend when the actual winners will be announced.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with the Original Gangster of podcasts in Australia, the NoobSpearo  Isaac "Shrek" Daly. Isaac or Shrek as most know him is the mastermind and host behind the worlds number 1 spearfishing podcast The NoobSpearo. The NoobSpearo has been running for close to 10 years and has helped thousands of Spearo's and free divers learn and improve their hobby.Isaac joins the Stalk Outdoors Podcast to talk about the effects his podcast has had on the community, lessons learned from recording over 200 episodes and shares a heap of laughs about funny characters he has interviewed and mistakes made along the way.It was an absolute blast having Isaac on the show. We shared a heap of laughs, a few too many tins and got an insight into the man behind the NoobSpearo brand.This was one of our favourite episodes so far.This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays yarn is with avid hunter, animal biologist and film maker Donnie Vincent. Donnie is at the absolute pinnacle of hunting extreme, remote locations and has completed more than 50 hunting and conservation expiditions to the Arctic Circle and Alaska. Donnies knowledge and experience in not only surviving, but thriving in this type of country is unparalleled. He shares story after story of his incredible experiences including riding an elephant to work to study tigers in Bangladesh, befriending a pack of wolves whilst studying salmon in Alaska, an incredible mountain lion hunt and also his view on the ethics of hunting bears.Donnie is one of the most passionate and genuine people you could ever meet and he truely lives life prioritising incredible experiences above material possessions. His knowledge of the land and his willingness to share it was inspiring to say the least.This is his incredible story.  Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays yarn is with Grizzly bear attack survivor, the master of fun, Bob Legasa. Bob is an urban legend in the USA who is always up for a party and a good time. Bob is a bloody great bloke who shares his love of beer bongs, making others laugh and tells the incredible story of being attacked by a Grizzly bear whilst out bowhunting for elk with a mate.Bob has a love of the outdoors, is an ex professional areal skier on the USA ski team and has over 35 years of elk hunting experience under his belt.It was a bloody great time sharing this yarn and hearing the details of his Grizzly attack.This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays yarn is with world renowned shot coach, Joel Turner from Shot IQ in the USA. This is episode two of our multipart USA Bowhunting special. Joel has spent 25 years researching the science behind mastering the shot process. We get right down into the weeds on all things shooting.Topics include:• Thoughts aren't Thinking• Neurolinguistic programming • Aiming • Controlled shot processes• Fuck ups and plenty more!Joel is an incredibly intelligent guy who is super willing to share his knowledge and techniques to help us all gain control of our mental state to assist us in stressful situations. It was a pleasure to sit down and pick the brain of the premier shot coach in the world. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Dan Staton, the creator of Elk Shape joins the podcast as our first episode in our multi part USA Bowhunting special. Dan is a well respected Elk hunter who embraces the grind in all aspects of his life. He lives by the mantra "The separation is in the preparation" and demonstrates this in his life,  hunting and fitness successes.Dan is a successful digital Youtube creator, Elk Shape Podcast host, father and husband with a true passion for all things he puts his mind too. Topics covered:USA hunting regulations (tag systems etc)Elk Shape CampsArchery training techniques Discipline Vs Motivation Challenges facing all hunters (government bias etc)Dan is a super interesting guy with extensive knowledge in the bowhunting and archery fields.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays episode is part 2 with Outback Mike on all things Alone Australia season 1. Mike was the runner up after being controversially removed by show officials for health concerns from weight loss and covid 19. Mike gives an insight into starvation and the mental and physical challenges of surviving alone in a highly challenging environment for over 60 days. This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This yarn  is part 1 of a 2 part episode with extreme solo adventurist Mike Atkinson. Some may know him as Outback Mike from Alone Australia season 1, however Mikes story runs far deeper than that.Part 1 we learn of Mikes monumental solo expedition where he hand carved a 5 meter dug out canoe from a huge hoop pine tree (worked full time on it for 14 months) before sailing it solo 1500 kms to the tip of Australia via Cape York living off nothing but the land using 1840's equipment. Mikes inspiration for the extreme adventure came from early Australian settler James Morrill, who survived a 42-day sea voyage off the Queensland Coast in 1846.This incredible story of dedication, skill and mental resilience against all odds is nothing short of amazing and will inspire others to chase their dreams. Mike also shares his transition from fast jet military pilot to extreme solo adventure film maker and shares some of the survival skills he learned from his time in the military. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This episode we are joined by the original Submerged Psycho himself, the one and only Trevor Ketchion. Trev is an absolute legend of Aussie spearfishing with a wealth of knowledge in and above the water. Few people have more experience and willingness to share information than Trev. Topics include: •Jobfish and Jack hunting techniques • Scouting ground• Terrain• Environmental factors• Tiger SharksTrev is a super eccentric, humble and knowledgable fella and it was  bloody great having him on the show. This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This Yarn is with the legend of Australian Spearfishing, Tim McDonald. We are super excited to sit down with Tim and chat hunting Snapper and Mulloway. Two species close to Tim's heart. We get an awesome insight into Tim's Journey to the top of Australian Spearfishing.Topics Covered:Spearfishing Down Under MagazineMulloway - Snapper characteristicsTerrainShot placementDealing with sharksOmega 3 deficienciesF#&K upsTim has so much experience in all things under water and it was impossible to  cover all the things we wanted to ask him in a single podcast.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays Yarn we get a 101 on Fallow Deer hunting with "The Aussie Bowhunter" Brett Meldrum. Brett is a champion fella with over 23 years bowhunting experience under his belt.Brett gives a 101 on all things Fallow hunting. Topics include:How to locateFallow signTerrainFeeding habitsTimes of day to huntHunting techniques (Calls, rattling)Brett also shares the epic story of his 62 meter bow shot that successfully harvested the monster Red Stag of a life time. Brett has a wealth of bush experience and knows his stuff. He gives a ton of helpful tips for those looking to target Fallow Deer.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays Yarn we are joined live in studio with local Far North Queensland legend, The Cray King Kodi Matthews. Kodi is a super experienced spearo and ex commercial diver with over 20 years experience diving Northern  Australian waters.Such were his skills in finding and harvesting cray fish, he was subsequently named "The Cray King" by his fellow dive buddies.Strap yourselves in as we consume a few too many beers and have a friggin great laugh while sharing a yarn on all things cray hunting. Topics covered include: Cray hunting techniquesTerrainIdeal cray locationsEnvironmental conditionsEquipment used to find and harvest those sneaky cray.Kodi also shares the lessons learned of his story of survival after his 6 meter boat capsized and sunk on a remote offshore reef in the middle of the night.This is his story.Like this episode? Do us a solid: Leave us a review. Share the podcast with your mates. Post it to your Insta story or subscribe to the podcast (It really frikin helps). Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell?Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.