Pre-rut scouting with the kids, trail cameras going up, a perfect spiker on the ground, and a missed opportunity at 20 metres.

In this episode, Matt and Dan aka the faceless hunter head out on a pre-rut scouting trip with their kids, focusing on teaching, learning, and passing on knowledge in the bush. They talk about the importance of getting the next generation involved early, building skills, and making the most of time spent outdoors together. Trail cameras are set up as part of the preparation, with discussion around placement, strategy, and what to look for leading into the rut.

The trip turns into a pre-rut hunt, where Dan comes up trumps and takes a fantastic spiker — often considered one of the best meat animals when managed correctly. The episode also shares a moment every hunter can relate to, with Matt missing a buck at just 20 metres. They break down what happened, the lessons learned, and how even close-range opportunities can go wrong in the field.

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A close call with a charging feral pig, hunting from motorbikes, duck hunting, and the importance of getting the next generation into the bush with Craig from Salty Hunters.

Matt is joined by Craig, one half of the Salty Hunters, to talk through a recent and intense encounter where a feral pig charged in close, forcing a split-second response to stop it before it reached him and his motorbike. It’s a raw story that highlights how quickly things can escalate in the field and the importance of staying prepared, aware, and in control at all times.

We then dive into hunting pigs from motorbikes, discussing the strategy, mobility, and techniques involved when covering ground in open country. The conversation also moves into duck hunting, access, and why making the effort to get out into the bush is more important than ever.

A key theme throughout the episode is bringing younger people into hunting — how to engage them, build skills, and create positive experiences that keep the next generation connected to the outdoors. It’s an episode full of real-world experience, practical insights, and a strong reminder of why we do what we do.

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In this episode, Matt is joined by Rob Baldinger, also known as the Venison Diplomat, to talk about his latest children’s book I Am a Duck Hunter, the follow-up to his first release I Am a Deer Hunter. We discuss the importance of introducing the next generation to hunting in a positive, educational way, and how storytelling can play a role in shaping understanding and respect for the outdoors.

The conversation moves into waterfowl hunting, including the WIT test (Waterfowl Identification Test), why it matters, and what’s required for hunters to participate responsibly. We also cover gaining access to hunt ducks on rice fields, the relationships involved, and how access differs across regions and properties.

We also touch on the political landscape following recent events, the pressures facing hunters, and where things may be heading. The episode finishes on a forward-looking note, focusing on the importance of education, advocacy, and maintaining a strong, responsible hunting community for the future.

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