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Hunting Camp Downunder Podcast

by Craig Hailes

Welcome to the Hunting Camp Downunder Podcast where we share hunting stories, talk Bowhunting tips and techniques and all things in between. Join us for our adventures from Australia, New Zealand and the USA

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Episodes

  1. Gear Dump with Harry!!

    This week on the HCDU Podcast, Jake and I are joined by Harrison Lee of OSA Australia. Jake and I were lucky enough to be invited to Southern NSW by Harrison to chase a few Fallow at the tail end of the rut back in April. We were fortunate to test a bit of gear that we wouldn't normally be able…

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  2. 2023 Deer Camp Part 2 - Shit Gets Real

    Nothing better than Deer Camp in the middle of the roar. Join Craig, Jake, Shannon Postle and Brian Barney for part 2 on the break down of their hunts and the tips, close calls and a few stuff ups and how things sometimes just fall into place. Podcast proudly supported by OSA, Zeiss and Hoyt...

  3. 2023 Deer Camp Part 1

    Nothing better than Deer Camp in the middle of the roar. Join Craig, Jake, Shannon Postle and Brian Barney break down their hunts and the tips, close calls and a few stuff ups and how things sometimes just fall into place. Podcast proudly supported by OSA, Zeiss and Hoyt Bowhunting.

  4. Brian Barney Welcome to Downunder

    Some of you may or may not of heard the name Brian Barney, this little bowhunting ninja from Montana USA is a stand up guy, an unbelievable bowhunter and someone I get to call a good friend. Brian is well known for his own podcast Eastmans Elevated, many articles in Eastmans Magazines and…

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  5. Q&A with Brad Smith - Part 2

    Righto guys if you missed last week, I suggest downloading before you dive deep with Part 2. Honestly this podcast could have went on for hours, I hope one day I can feed Brad enough beers to do it all over again. 🎤 Q and A with Brad Smith - If this was to be one of the last podcasts I was to…

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  6. Q&A with Brad Smith - Part 1

    If this was to be one of the last podcasts I was to ever record, then I feel my job for the Australian Bowhunting Community would be done. For most Aussie bowhunters, the name Brad Smith has most probably been mentioned in conversation not just once but many times. For over 30 years Brad has been...

  7. Gear Dump with Craig & Lonnie

    New for the HCDU podcast which we will bring once a month is gear reviews. We going to do our best and give you our honest, no bullshit feedback on all the latest and greatest backpacking, hunting & archery gear we can get our hands on. Our podcast is proudly supported by - OSA Australia & Hoyt...

  8. Montana Elk with Live Action Fox Hunting

    Join Jake, Lonnie and Craig talk Elk hunting in Montana, a few tips and tricks for travelling and a bit of live action when a fox walks into camp.

  9. Water is life and Ivory - The NT with Lonnie Broekman

    *Audio Levels Corrected Join Lonnie Broekman, Jake Gasparovski and Craig Hailes as they dive deep into Lonnie's recent trip to the wild lands of remote Northern Territory. This episode is proudly bought to you by - @osaaustralia @zeissoptics @hoytbowhunting

  10. Coconut Water & Rum with a splash of Ibex - Part 2

    Part 2 - Ben Salleras is no stranger to most hunters in Australia but is also making himself known amongst the bowhunting scene worldwide and for good reason. Without telling all the details here, picture hunting Ibex with a bow in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, do i need say more...... Listen to…

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  11. Coconut Water & Rum with a splash of Ibex - Part 1

    Ben Salleras is no stranger to most hunters in Australia but is also making himself known amongst the bowhunting scene worldwide and for good reason. Without telling all the details here, picture hunting Ibex with a bow in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, do i need say more...... Listen to Ben retell...

  12. Olympian Aislin Jones

    Australia's Youngest ever female shotgun Olympian, Aislin has tried to weave the sport into the field and the importance of both to the hunting community…. Its different story but I hope you enjoy it … Rob Bio Aislin Jones developed an interest in shooting while following her father David Jones,...

  13. Hunt Catch Cook with Jason Spencer

    Jason Spencer lives and breathes eating what you hunt, so much so that Jason has turned a hobby into a lifestyle, making the best of what he hunts. Jason has managed to avoid purchasing meat for many years and doesn't plan to change that anytime soon. Two books and numerous cooking shows, Jason...

  14. Deer Camp Wrap Up

    2022 Deer season was going to be something special with a couple of good moisture seasons in a row and it didn't disappoint. Craig, Jake, Shannon & Matt sit around the table and share a few yarns from Red Deer Camp of 2022.

  15. Hitting Home for the Future

    Well guys we are back and continuing where we left off with Jake sitting down with Clark McGhie once again and discussing the topics no body wants to mention. For the future of what we love, we must take note no matter what side of the fence you stand on, we all need to stand as one!!! Hope you...

  16. Clark McGhie - We Could Lose It All

    This week, Jake sits down with Clark McGhie for what is an incredible insight and forewarning of the importance of ensuring hunting is preserved for generations to come. Clark’s first hand management is 2nd to a very few and we ask everyone to really listen to the incredible passion in his voice....

  17. Brad Murphy - The Bowhunting Coach

    Doing our best to help with boredom during the VIC lockdown with another new episode. Rob Herbert and Brad Murphy sit and talk all things hunting, archery and life. Brad is no stranger to the podcast and always brings great content and info for the aspiring archer. Thank you to…

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  18. Graham Cahill - Rut Recap with Tobie Hynes

    We're Back!!!! After a week chasing deer in the hills of NSW, the boys catch up on the way to the airport and recap on the recent events, few stories and the "Boar"!! Hope you enjoy this one!! Thank you to @ridgelineaustralia and @osaaustralia for their support of the podcast. Be sure to check…

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  19. Beers flowing around the table!!!

    💥New Episode - Language ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ . This one is a bit of a boys chat, so if you don’t like swearing, we apologise in advance!! . Couple of weeks ago we caught up with Scotty Reynolds for a knife course and got on the beers for the Saturday night with a few drop-ins. . We cover plenty of topics and...

  20. Kayuga Adventures & Broadheads Founder - Matty Moore

    💥New Episode💥 This week Jake sits down with Matty Moore on his way home from Cape York. As always, Matty is full of good yarns with plenty of laughs. The boys discuss the crazy 2020 season, the struggles and successes of the season. As always plenty of Broadhead discussion with the release of…

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  21. Hunting & Taxidermy with Tony Ibrahim

    Tony Ibrahims love of the outdoors and hunting has been a life long passion. Starting his career as a recognized professional in the taxidermy game , Tonys first mounts were his own. He started buying capes and antlers to do more and more to the point that he is at now, competing at all levels…

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  22. State Forest Hunting for QLD - Rhys Bosley

    This week Jake catches up with Rhys Bosley A very interesting conversation with Rhys being very familiar with government polices in his line of work and is a huge advocate for State Forest hunting in QLD. Rhys and Jake work through the pros and cons of hunting in QLD and comparing it to the likes...

  23. A CATCH UP WITH JAKE GASPAROVSKI

    This week Craig catches up with good mate Jake Gasparovski to kick off the 2021 season. We jump around a bit on this one but hopefully you get something out of it before we get back into more episodes in the following weeks. If you want to know more about some of the hunting we talk about in the…

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  24. THE DRAW with Jordan & Casey

    This week Craig catches up with Jordan Christensen & Casey Kuehnlenz of 'The Draw', a Tag Application and Hunting Consulting Service based in New Mexico, USA. As you know Im hooked on hunting the US, from Elk and Mule Deer to Mountain Goat and sheep. Jordan and Casey know everything I do and a…

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  25. Hound Hunting with the Strecker Family

    During this episode Rob Herbert catches up with the Strecker Family to talk all things hound hunting in Victoria. The Strecker’s have three generations actively hunting over their hounds pursuing the elusive Sambar Deer that inhabits the Victorian High Country. Throughout the episode Rob asks…

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  26. 'Blood Origins' with Founder Robbie Kroger

    This week Craig is joined by Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins. Now if your a hunter, non-hunter, wife or husband of a hunter and don’t know Blood Origins….. Then you need too!!!! Robbie has founded one of the most influential platforms for the hunters voice to date and they’re only just getting...

  27. Big Boars with Rodney "Bullbar" Hailes

    New Episode - Rodney “Bullbar” Hailes . Well this one is well overdue. Sitting in Hunting Camp last weekend, Craig along with Lonnie Broekman sit down with Craig’s old man Rod and hear some yarns of the good old days. . . This one is unfiltered, and you certainly get why Craig has hunting in his...

  28. James Doumtsis - Twin Elements

    New Episode - James Doumtsis . 25yr old James Doumtsis is a sucker for the hunt. A qualified veterinarian James has recently cut ties with full time work to join his twin brother Ayden (former guest - episode 14) in North QLD to pursue a wilder life. . . In this episode James and Tobie talk solo...

  29. Mountain Side Rambles with Craig & Tobie

    New Episode - Craig & Tobie . Last weekend we got out for our first hunt together for 2020. . As we killed some time on the side of the mountain, we thought we should record our rambles and share a few thoughts and what we have both been up to in the past few months . A good hunt with 2 good…

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  30. Zubtec Hunting

    New Episode - Zubtec Hunting . This Week Tobie Sits down around the camp fire with the boys from Zubtec Hunting, Jarryd and Nick . Two extremely enthusiastic hunters who since their school days have shares many a campfire chasing everything from wild boar in northern NSW to majestic reds in…

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  31. Timmy Turtle

    This Week Tobie sits down with Timmy Turtle. In a past life Timmy was Australia’s top marathon kayaker but soon realised there may be more to life than spending all his time training and studying. Timmy Still spends his days on the water but now he has a line in hand and makes his living off...

  32. Mel Kirley - Mansfield Hunting & Fishing

    New Episode - Mel Kirley . On this episode Craig chats Mel Kirley, passionate hunter and gun owner and manager of Mansfield Hunting & Fishing Store. . Mel shares her stories of growing up in a well known hunting family but also the journeys of competing at National Level for trap shooting and all...

  33. Harry Watson - Jackall Australia

    New Episode - Harry Watson . On this episode Craig is joined Harry Watson, passionate bowhunter and owner of Jackall Australia. . Harry shares some awesome stories, from hunting Chital Deer in his home state of QLD to pursuing Caribou and giant Moose in the tundra of Alaska. . Harry is also very...

  34. EAT. HUNT. SLEEP - Nick & Mariska Sartori

    On this episode Craig is joined by Nick & Missy Sartori of Victoria, Australia. . . A great conversation with a young couple who live and breath hunting and the benefits from it with fresh meat for the table and endless adventures. . . When they first met, hunting wasn’t something that Missy was...

  35. Mark Pitts of Marksman Quivers

    On this episode Craig is joined by Mark Pitts of Marksman Quivers. Born in England, Mark moved to Australia for no other reason than to peruse his passion for hunting with a bow. On his journey, he was fortunate to meet some of Australia’s best with a big help from what was the Australian...

  36. Podcasting, Business and Hunting

    On this episode Craig jumps on the Beach, Bush & Business Podcast with Matty Sloan and opens up about podcasting, being busy, balancing hobbies & business and managing it all at once "or not" Thanks to Ridgeline Australia for their support of the podcast, be sure to check out their new 2020 line…

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  37. THE STAG ROAR - Ryan O'Connor

    Ryan O'Conner is an Optometrist and born again hunter. Living in the north island of NZ he is interested all things healthy living. . After a brief exit from a hunting pastime while at uni, Ryan soon found himself back in the mountains chasing a meal. Ryan hosts "The Stags Roar" Podcast which has...

  38. Silent Pursuits - Ben Salleras

    This week Ben Salleras joins us again on the podcast to introduce his new venture, “Silent Pursuits” Ben is not only the nicest and most genuine bloke one could ever know, but a very accomplished bowhunter around the world. Including many European countries where he has harvested an array of...

  39. Kifaru Int - Aron Snyder & Frank Peralta with Rob Herbert

    Thanks for joining us for another HCDU episode. Early in 2019 Rob Herbert on his annual trip to the US, caught up with Aron Snyder & Frank Peralta of Kifaru International. Rob discusses with Aron as the President of Kifaru what “Kifaru” is in ethos, product and direction. It’s a good discussion...

  40. The Twins of WA

    *Language Warning* Happy Australia Day Folks Welcome to the first episode of 2020 and what a great way to start. This week Tobie heads to Perth to catch up with two of the best in the west, Graham Cahill and Ben chambers! Graham Cahill is a journalist who is most well know for his long term...

  41. Adam Kavanagh - Men's Health

    This week on HCDU Tobie catches up with Adam Kavanagh. . Adam has spent the last 6 years looking for ways to improve his life, in his early 20's, Adam suffered some serious health issues which intern effected his mental health, he hit rock bottom. . Armed with the belief that you can heal…

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  42. Jake Gasparovski - Fulfilling A Dream - Elk Hunting

    This week on HCDU Craig catches up with good mate Jake Gasparovski. . Jake had not long returned from fulfilling a life long dream of hunting Elk in the US. After spending 4 weeks in Montana, joined by his dad and 2 mates, Jake experienced a trip of a lifetime and has lit the fire for round #2 in...

  43. Jesse Polkinghorne - Deer Addiction

    This week on HCDU Josh Rogers catches up with Jesse Polkinghorne in the heart of Sambar Deer country. . Following a successful hunt where Josh takes a wild dog, the boys sit down and catch up for a good yarn.. . Jesse is a self confessed deer addict, mad keen hunter with either gun or bow and...

  44. Nevada High Country Mule Deer - Recap of the Recap

    This week on HCDU, Craig & Josh revisit their Mule Deer hunt in the high desert country of Nevada after a few weeks being home. . The boys share thoughts on the experience, talk about a few things they may have done differently, lessons learnt and as always have a good laugh. . We hope you enjoy...

  45. Nevada High Country Mule Deer - Part 1

    This week on HCDU is Craig's semi-live recap of his Mule Deer hunt in the high desert country of Nevada. . On this trip Craig was joined by close friend and Co-host Josh Rogers. Recording from camp and as the days tick away, the boys start going a little stir crazy and the shenanigans begin. .…

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  46. South Cox -Stalker Stickbows

    On this weeks episode, Herbie is joined by South Cox of Stalker Stickbows, in South’s home in Colorado. South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbour’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his...

  47. Hunting the New Zealand West Coast - Part 2

    Part 2 of last weeks episode, Tobie Hynes sits down with Pat Tydings of Boulder Creek Archery. . In May of this year Pat returned to New Zealand for his annual adventure to the unforgiving West Coast of NZ’s South Island in pursuit of Tahr. Tobie also joined him on this trip for his first...

  48. Hunting the New Zealand West Coast - Part 1

    On this weeks episode, Tobie Hynes sits down with Pat Tydings of Boulder Creek Archery. . In May of this year Pat returned to New Zealand for his annual adventure to the unforgiving West Coast of NZ’s South Island in pursuit of Tahr. Tobie also joined him on this trip for his first experience of...

  49. Tegan Wilson

    On this weeks episode Josh Rogers sits down with Tegan Wilson, current Vice President of the SSAA Deer Stalkers Club. . . At just 18 years of age, and with the close guidance of her dad, Tegan’s experience is beyond her years. From being in the outdoors for as long as she can remember and hunting...

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Welcome to the Hunting Camp Downunder Podcast where we share hunting stories, talk Bowhunting tips and techniques and all things in between. Join us for our adventures from Australia, New Zealand and the USA

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Craig Hailes

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