Becoming a Bowhunter

Feb 28 2025 163 ep. 80 mins 8

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Join host Matty Tuner as he becomes a bowhunter. Discovering tips, tricks and insights to help fast-track YOUR journey as a bowhunter.

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Gold, Grit, and Bowhunting with Kristian Gerathy

Feb 28 2025 99 mins

In this episode of Become a Bowhunter, we sit down with Kristian Gerathy—an adventurer, gold prospector, and passionate bowhunter—to discuss his journey from searching for gold in Australian rivers to chasing deer in the bush. Kristian shares his evolution from a casual shooter to a dedicated bowhunter, offering valuable insights into persistence, access challenges, and the me

Bowhunting Wild Camels: Strategy, Challenges, and Insights with Pete Griffiths

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In this unique episode of Become A Bowhunter, we explore the fascinating and often overlooked world of camel hunting in Australia with Pete Griffiths. Known for their resilience and intelligence, Australia’s wild camel population poses distinct challenges for bowhunters. Pete brings his wealth of experience to the table, sharing in-depth knowledge about these animals, thei

The Chital Deer Rut — Hunting, Patience, and Strategy with Ayden Doumtsis

Jan 03 2025 121 mins

In this episode of Become Your Bowhunter, we're joined by Ayden Doumtsis for a deep dive into Chital deer hunting strategies both in and out of the rut. Ayden shares his extensive experience in North Queensland, covering topics from rut behavior to the best hunting approaches in varying conditions. We discuss key signs of Chital activity during the rut to look for — such as r

Lessons From my First Ever Hunt w/ Grant Muir

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This episode is packed with experiences and lessons learned from a first-time bowhunter, Grant Muir, as he takes on his first-ever hunt. Joined by host Matty, Grant navigates through equipment setbacks, unexpected challenges, and the intense emotions of the hunt. From a cracked bow to the powerful moments of stalking animals, they discuss the trials and triumphs that come with

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This week, Matty is joined by Sean Chick, a dedicated hunter who shares the unique story of gaining access to a property with a struggling deer herd and taking steps to boost its numbers and quality. Sean’s journey highlights the practical challenges and rewarding outcomes of managing deer populations while balancing ethical hunting practices. If you, too, have deer numbers

Perfect Your Shot Every Time with Joel Turner

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How to Shortcut Your Bowhunting Success with Jordan De Jong & Adam Barter

Sep 27 2024 110 mins

In this episode, Matty is joined by Jordan De Jong and Adam Barter as they recap the hunt that was on their drive home. This hunt was Jordan’s first-ever experience of bowhunting. Matty and Adam made it their goal to help fast-track Jordy’s hunting abilities and get him his first animal with the bow. They were successful; however, they didn’t come without challenges.

Seasonal Hunting Secrets for New Zealand Game with Poldi Waldmann Moloney

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This week, Matty is joined by Poldi, the man behind the YouTube channel Westcoast Adventures. To keep the adventures alive, Poldi set himself the challenge of going stickbow only moving forward and has been trying to master his craft for the past year. What’s cool to see is with the system Poldi has adopted he has truly become a beast with the recurve, especially when it m

Using Wilderness First-Aid To Save Your Life with Christie Pisani

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This week Matty is joined by Christie Pisani. Christie has a background in both paramedics and bowhunting. She now teaches wilderness first aid courses, sharing her knowledge and time in the bush to teach people how to save their lives if things go wrong. Podcast topics: - Heart Of The Huntress - Why do Bowhunters need to understand first-aid? - Personal location beake