G’day and welcome to another episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast!

This week, we’re taking you straight into Sambar camp, where I’m sitting around the campfire with Callum, Haydog, Cody (the Podstitute), Brandon and Sanchez — aka “Temu Mexican” (David).

We yarn about our hunts, the stories that came out of the bush, Cody’s questionable deception, and the instant karma that followed.

It’s one of those campfire sessions full of shit talk, laughs, hunting stories and plenty of banter between mates.

So grab a drink, pull up a chair and enjoy The Secret on the Mountain.

Hunting Connection Podcast — hunting, mates, stories and a good ol’ laugh.

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Michael from Voice of the Hunter.

We dive into Michael’s hunting journey — from his very first hunt, to a long break away from hunting, and eventually finding his way back and getting stuck into it full boar!

We chat about his Voice of the Hunter YouTube channel, website and books, as well as his experiences with thermal hunting and some of the memorable hunts he’s been on.

A great chat covering hunting, getting back into the bush, sharing the experience with others and everything that comes with being a hunter.

After a couple of guest cancellations thanks to me being crook, there was only one bloke I could call to save the day—my good mate, Haydog!

It’s been over a year since he was last on the podcast, and this also marks our very first in-person episode recorded in the brand-new Hunting Connection studio shed.

As always, there’s no shortage of laughs as we catch up on everything Haydog’s been up to, the hunts he’s been on, a few of his classic misadventures, and we chat about our upcoming sambar hunting trip. Like every episode with Haydog, the conversation goes in every direction and the stories just keep coming.

If you’re after plenty of laughs, hunting yarns, and two mates talking absolute rubbish, this one’s for you.

Enjoy the return of the one and only—Haydog!

Ben is a passionate hunter, knife maker, and outdoorsman whose hunting adventures have taken him across Australia, Africa, North America, and South America in pursuit of an incredible range of game. We dive into some of his favourite hunts, unforgettable moments, the trophies he’s collected along the way, and the lessons he’s learned from hunting around the world.

Ben also shares how he continues to chase his passion for hunting while living with a neurological condition. Using a purpose-built three-wheeled hunting bike, he’s adapted to the challenges without letting them define what he can achieve. His determination and love for the outdoors are a testament to the fact that passion, resilience, and a positive mindset can overcome just about anything.

This is a great conversation packed with hunting stories, travel, adventure, and plenty of laughs that you won’t want to miss.

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Kristian Bursell and Melissa Volkanovski, the founders of KMV Tallow.

We dive into Kristian’s hunting journey and how he first got started, before hearing about Mel’s introduction to hunting after meeting Kristian and how the outdoors quickly became a shared passion.

We also chat about the story behind KMV Tallow and how they turned wild-harvested venison into Australia’s first complete skincare and beard care range powered by wild deer tallow and marrow. Kristian and Mel explain the countless hours of research, product development and hands-on work that have gone into creating a premium range using traditionally rendered wild deer tallow, combined with carefully selected botanical oils.

Their products are designed to support the skin’s natural barrier and are made without synthetic fillers or unnecessary additives, with a strong focus on quality, small-batch production and making the most of a sustainable, wild-harvested resource. (KMV Tallow⁠)

If you’ve ever wondered how hunting can evolve into a unique Australian business, or you’re curious about the benefits of wild deer tallow skincare, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Check out the full KMV Tallow range here: https://kmvtallow.com.au

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Nathan, the creator of Sambar Tracker—an innovative app built by hunters, for hunters.

Sambar Tracker is designed to help hunters get more out of every trip to the bush. From integrated Victorian hunting maps and trip planning tools to harvest logging, weather data, freezer management, and sharing hunts with mates, it’s an all-in-one platform created specifically for Australian deer hunters.

Nathan shares how he got started hunting, the inspiration behind developing Sambar Tracker, and how the app has grown into a valuable tool for hunters looking to stay organised, track their success, and build a detailed history of their time in the field.

We also chat about sambar hunting in Victoria, technology in hunting, and how collecting and analysing hunting data can help hunters learn, improve, and make the most of every opportunity in the bush.

A great conversation about hunting, innovation, and giving hunters the tools they need to hunt smarter.

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Wright from On Point Hunting Adventures. Matt is a passionate hunter with a particular love for chasing sambar deer behind his team of pointers. We first crossed paths at the Mansfield Hunting Expo in 2024 and have kept in touch ever since. Although it took us a few attempts to line this episode up, with life continually getting in the way, we finally managed to sit down for a chat—and it was well worth the wait. We dive into Matt’s hunting background, his passion for working dogs on sambar, and plenty of stories from the Victorian bush. This was a great conversation with a genuine hunter who lives and breathes the lifestyle. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast I’m joined by Dustin Fincher, better known as “Dusty”. Him and I have been going back and forth for years swapping hunting stories, photos and plenty of good yarns, so it was good to finally sit down and have a proper chat.

Since moving house and trying to get the new setup sorted, I’ve been a little short on episodes, so I hit Dusty up for a quick catch up about how he got started hunting and what he’s up to these days. Even though this one only runs for about 45 minutes, it honestly felt like 5.

Dusty is a full-time outdoorsman living the sort of lifestyle most hunters dream about. From assisting guided hunts in Alaska during hunting season, to guiding shark fishing charters in Florida, he’s spent his life outdoors. He also took his first deer at just 6 years old, so hunting has been in his blood from the start.

This definitely won’t be the last episode with Dusty either — once the new studio is fully set up we’ll be getting him back on for a lot more chats.

Give him a follow on Instagram at @runtotheoutdoors.