Hi team, welcome to the first episode for 2026.

In this episode I chat with James about using mountain bikes for a backcountry hunt in the Alpine National Park. We cover off on some of the difficulties he experienced with this form of backcountry transport and some of the benefits. James also passes on some tips for anyone looking to give this a try but if you'd like to see some pics from their trip check out his instagram; @james5platt

If you are interested in the Walk N Stalk Game Bar Carbon+ bundle then head over to their website and use code ABH15 for 15% off or use this link; walknstalkstore.com/AHB15

Don't forget to check out my podcast partners;

Guntraders.com.au

NaturesPerks.com.au

This podcast brings together a coalition of independent podcast hosts from across Australia to engage in a measured, evidence-based discussion on the proposed changes to legal firearms ownership laws in Australian states.

We begin by acknowledging the horrific atrocities that have prompted renewed public debate. We extend our sincerest condolences to all victims, families, and communities affected. Their loss is profound, and it deserves both respect and seriousness in how policy responses are considered.

Across a large portion of the Australian public, there is clear agreement on one central point: law-abiding firearms owners are not responsible for acts of terrorism or violent extremism. The hosts united in this discussion contend that altering existing firearms laws would not have prevented the actions of determined terrorist extremists, who by definition operate outside legal and regulatory frameworks.

Within this podcast, these issues—and many others—are examined in depth. Together, the hosts seek to present a unified message of solidarity, advocating for rational policy, accountability, and integrity in public discourse. This is a refusal to accept scapegoating in place of confronting genuine governmental and procedural failings, and a call for solutions that are grounded in facts rather than fear.

This is not a culture war monologue; it’s a plan built on unity and calm persistence. We ask listeners to act locally, communicate clearly, and check on their mates. If you care about hunting, target shooting, conservation, or simply fair process, this conversation gives you the words and the steps to make a difference right now.

If this resonated, share it with a mate, sign the petitions, and send your email today. Subscribe for follow‑ups and wins, and leave a review so more Aussies can find this conversation.

Thanks for all your support in 2025 - Tobias.

It didn't take me long to realise after I started chatting to Rob that we would be able to talk for ages. What started out as an invite to chat about the children's book he's written "I am a Deer Hunter" turned into touching on just about everything else. A passionate and, self-described, late onset hunter, Rob and I go down a few rabbit holes but eventually get around to chatting about the book.

Having read it myself, this is something I wish I'd had when my kids were little.

The book (and future releases) are available through the website; thevenisondiplomat.com.au or via Amazon. Copies are also popping up in some gun shops and other places.

Please also don't forget to support Brad from 'Boars for a Cause' who is doing an amazing thing trying to fund raise for those less fortunate coming into the Christmas time of year. Get on board with whatever you can and you might even grab some awesome gear in the auctions. Insta; ⁠@boarsforacause⁠

Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to be supported by two great partners;

Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Insta; @natures_perks_aus

YouTube: ⁠@naturesperkhunters⁠

Gun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Insta; @guntradersaustralia

YouTube; ⁠@GTAintheWILD⁠

Please also continue to support the 2024 partners;

Skeleton Optics Australia

On Track Meals

Feel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;

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australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au

Remember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

Hi team,

this episode is with Lillian Newton from Precision Helicopters Hokitika. Lillian loves 3 things, horses, hunting from horses and flying helicopters. If you have questions around booking a chopper for a hunt in NZ then you will hopefully get alot out of this episode. Follow her adventures on YouTube; @lilliannewton1599 and Insta; @lilliannewton. Precision Helicopters can be located; www.precisionhelitours.com and Insta; @precisionhelicoptersltd

I also speak with Brad from 'Boars for a Cause' who is doing an amazing thing trying to fund raise for those less fortunate coming into the Christmas time of year. Get on board with whatever you can and you might even grab some awesome gear in the auctions. Insta; @boarsforacause

Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to be supported by two great partners;

Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Insta; @natures_perks_aus

YouTube: @naturesperkhunters

Gun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Insta; @guntradersaustralia

YouTube; @GTAintheWILD

Please also continue to support the 2024 partners;

Skeleton Optics Australia

On Track Meals

Feel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;

Insta; @australian_hunting_backcountry

australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au

Remember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

After my hunt last year where I integrated a packraft to help us access some public land, I was inundated with enquiries and questions. Well, I've finally been able to get Ryan from Packraft Australia on the show to share everything he helped me with and more. If you're at all curious about using a packraft then tune in and feel free to contact Ryan afterwards to chat more.

@packraftaustralia

packraftaustralia.com.au

I also chat with Kurt from Walk-n-Stalk about his intuitively designed 'sticks' that help hunters with everything from hiking, shooting, glassing, filming, butchering, checking for crocs and so much more.

Get one for yourself here; walknstalkstore.com and check them out on socials @walknstalk_liftyourgame

Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to be supported by two great partners;

Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@natures_perks_aus

Gun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@guntradersaustralia

Please also continue to support the 2024 partners;

Skeleton Optics Australia

On Track Meals

Feel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;

@australian_hunting_backcountry

australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au

Remember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

In this episode I sit down with Jason (@liquidantler) and we catch up so I can hear about hunting Sika in NZ. Jason is kind of obsessed about them and was lucky enough to get two hunts in this year - one of which he won through 'The Hunting Club'. Anyone interested in trying their luck at a Sika should listen in to the tips provided by someone who has hunted them for a while. After chatting with him I'm hoping this is something I can make happen in 2026.

I also chat with Steve from Voortrekka Australia who rose up to meet a challenge of creating a better travel bag for his gear. Calling it a travel bag seems an oversimplification because it's an intuitive design that was made to make packing easy, gear accessible, and organisation effortless.

Jump on here to get hold of one for yourself voortrekka.com.au or check them out on socials @voortrekka.australia

Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to be supported by two great partners;

Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@natures_perks_aus

Gun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@guntradersaustralia

Please also continue to support the 2024 partners;

Skeleton Optics Australia

On Track Meals

Feel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;

@australian_hunting_backcountry

australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au

Remember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

In July this year I travel to the Northern Territory with Lawson from Nature's Perks and a mate from Victoria to chase buffalo in a remote location via backpack hunt.

This episode was recorded as a wrap up from the trip (while relaxing with a few beers) but more of the adventure will be shown in an upcoming YouTube video on the Nature's Perk channel. Big thanks to the boys for a great trip.

If you are interested in a 2026 buffalo hunt in the NT, reach out to Lawson and he will assist to link you in with this adventure.

If you are listening to this before Father's Day 2025, we are also running an Instagram giveaway and team up with Alpine Beards, On Track Meals and Venture Hunting & Outdoors. Head over to my IG page and get yourself in the draw before 8 September.

I would also like to give credit to some of the music you hear from "The Beards" so please check them out here; SPOTIFY or wherever you get your music from.

Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to be supported by two great partners;

Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@natures_perks_aus

Gun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@guntradersaustralia

Please also continue to support the 2024 partners;

Skeleton Optics Australia

On Track Meals

Feel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;

@australian_hunting_backcountry

australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au

Remember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.

Jody Stow is playing for keeps hunting the wilds of NZ. This young man has some very impressive hunts on his YouTube channel - Adventures of Jody - @JodyStow but in this episode we chat about a planned 21 day solo hunt but he had to pop the cap on his EPIRB and get a choppered out. We also chat about hunting in NZ and gear he uses along with some tips. Follow along on his Insta too; @adventures_of_jody_

As discussed in this episode, I'm also giving a shoutout to the good crew at Precision Helicopters for helping Jody out; precisionhelicopters.nz

I also speak with James from ShokStop who has some gear for helping with shooting big rifles or lots of shots. The ShokStop system might be just the thing to help you improve your shooting without having to chop and change your rifle. Have a look at; @shokstop or the website; shokstop.com.au

Don't forget that in 2025 I am proud to be supported by two great partners;

Natures Perks -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naturesperks.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@natures_perks_aus

Gun Traders Australia -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guntraders.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

@guntradersaustralia

Please also continue to support the 2024 partners;

Skeleton Optics Australia

On Track Meals

Feel free to reach out for a chat or with any podcast ideas;

@australian_hunting_backcountry

australian.hunting.backcountry@outlook.com.au

Remember to look after yourself and your mates - Tobias.