OpticsOptics: The Right Scope & Mounts
How to choose the right magnification, reticle, and mounting system for your hunting rig. We break down tube sizes, objective lenses, and why a cheap mount will ruin good glass.
9 MIN READREAD
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CalibreCalibre: The Perfect Round for an Ethical Kill
Matching calibre to game is the foundation of ethical hunting. We compare .223, .243, .270, .308, and 7mm Rem Mag for Australian deer and pigs — covering energy, bullet construction, and shot placement.
11 MIN READREAD
ThermalThermal: Night Hunting
Thermal optics have changed night hunting forever. Learn the difference between thermal and night vision, how to spot heat signatures in thick scrub, and the legal requirements for night hunting.
8 MIN READREAD
DeerDeer Hunting: Reading Sign & Seasons
Australia has six wild deer species — each with its own habits, habitat, and season. Learn to read tracks, rubs, wallows, and scrapes, and time your hunt around the rut and deer movement patterns.
10 MIN READREAD
PiggingPigging: How to Train a Pig Dog
From selecting the right pup to producing a proven finder and bailer. We cover breed selection, basic obedience, introducing scent, and the progression from trailing to bailing and lugging.
12 MIN READREAD
ButcheryField Dressing: Cold-Chain & Meat Care
A clean shot is only the start. How you handle the carcass in the first hour decides the quality of the meat on your plate — cooling, aging, and keeping it clean are everything.
9 MIN READREAD
SafetySafe Firearms Handling in the Field
Every hunter owes it to themselves and everyone around them to handle firearms safely. The four rules, safe carry, crossings, and what to do when you meet another hunter in the bush.
7 MIN READREAD
PredatorsCOMING OCTOBER 2026
Fox Calling: Sounds, Setups & Shot Placement
Foxes are smart and cautious — calling them in is one of the most rewarding hunts in Australia. We cover distress calls, setup positions, calling sequences, and clean shot placement.
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