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This week Matty is joined by the ever-adventurous Ryan Anderly. Ryan is a South African who found his love for bowhunting in New Zealand and now lives and hunts daily in Far North Queensland Australia.  Given that Ryan is quite worldly he’s spent quite some time hunting many different critters from all over the globe.  In today’s episode, however, we’re merely blessed by some of these great tales.  Some of the topics:  Encounters that were too close for comfort Avoiding mishaps in the wild  Trophy Fallow Buck  Shooting reds at 1.5m with a bow Should you roar? Hunting the cape  Bowhunting abroad Upcoming trips Spot and stalk or from a blind? And much, much more. Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week we bring a very reverting and the first of many in camp hunts.  Joined by the 2 guys who know this property like the back of their hands - Grant “Randy” Rand and Corey Seymondsbergen. The conversation varies in topics and the knowledge flows thick and fast.  Here are some of the topics you’ll hear from the excitement at deer camp:  Corey’s intro to bowhunting  Some of the animals he’s hunted over the years. How to get access How to maintain access  What the heck is a Douglass score?  Matty’s mountain boar hunt The best arrow combo Rob’s lessons learnt on the hunt The best way to sharpen a pilot cut Typical of bowhunting - a lot of missed opportunities You can find Grant “Randy” Rand @grant_randy_rand @kayuga_broadheads You can find Cory Seymondsbergen: @corey_seymo Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

Imagine doing a job and getting paid to do what you absolutely love doing? Well, that’s exactly the life Rob and Tracy from The Blonde Nomads have been able to build for themselves.  What started out as a hobby of capturing the moment while out adventuring… Overtime moulded the life that the Morris family now live and enjoys. It hasn’t come without hard work, dedication and gambling the comfort provided by regular full-time work and expectations of a “regular life.”  However Rob, Tracy and the kids now often enjoy family holidaying around Australia.  If you’re in need of a new family holiday destination, some trusted advice on gear for 4WD, camping or caravanning or travelling with a young family… Fair chance The Blonde Nomads have the content created that you need to see. Rob being an adventurer and hunter for the majority of his life, it only makes sense that the bowhunting world drew him in. And although green to the space rob has the persistence and humility needed to do great things in bowhunting.  For the rest of the insights, you’ll have to listen to the full episode.  Find Rob:  @theblondenomads @rob_plus_stuff https://www.theblondenomads.com.au/ Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

On this episode, Matty is joined by two good friends Pete and Steve.  The boys - were listeners and reached out to ask Matty to go for a hunt... To which he gleefully accepted. The rest of the stories are told on the podcast. Both Pete and Steve par-took in the 2022 bowhunters challenge and were both highly successful in transforming their lives. They share their experiences from the challenge on this episode.  Find Pete Conradie: @piet_in_oz Find Steve Kelly: @Steve.kelly.78 Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use code "BOWHUNTER" for $10 off your next order https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

Most peoples rut stay’s somewhat local to them… But this year for James Doumtsis, he not only hunted in different states.. But also different countries.  James gives us a full recap of what his March/April looked like.  Picture this, hunting or traveling to a hunt everyday.  Well that’s just a sprinkle of what you’re in for in todays episode. James is also one half of the team behind Twin Elements.  I ask James how much time goes Into each film…  You’ll be SHOCKED at the answer.  Find James Doumtsis:  @jamesdoumtsisoutdoors @twin_elements @spottedsafaris https://www.youtube.com/c/TwinElements   Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @bowhunters_domain https://www.bowhuntersdomain.com.au/ @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week Matty interviews return guest Brett Meldrum.  Brett had an absolute CRACKING rut this year… And he shares all of the details.  This literally covers every form of bowhunting. From sit and wait to spot and stalk… and even running and crawling to make it all happen.  Listen in for some great insights of how Brett knocked 1,2 or even 3 life time deer… But 4! Find Brett Meldrum: @brettmeldrum085  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZiHsvRfus7s0nI03GMXdHQ Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @matty after Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @bowhunters_domain https://www.bowhuntersdomain.com.au/ @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

Welcome friends to another episode of Becoming A Bowhunter…  This week there is a new host… James Doumtsis. And he’s interviewing Matty, the man behind the Becoming a Bowhunter podcast.  This episode is the result of many years spent learning new skills, diligently practicing, hours of driving and time spent in the bush discovering every nook and cranny of a block… A special bond between man and the animals he harvests for his family… many friends made and a community supporting this moment in time.  Thanks for coming along for the journey so far. Mark my words… This is just the beginning  Find Matty: @mattyafter @becomingabowhunter.podcast Find James: @jamesdoumtsisoutdoors This podcast is brought to you by The Bowhunter Challenge: www.bowhunterschallenge.com  

This week host Matty is Joined by Matty Moore of Kayuga Broadheads and Kayuga Adventures.  Matty Moore picked up a bow when he was 5 years old and started bowhunting when he was 7 years of age… Not only does he have a wealth of knowledge himself… He has also always surrounded himself with some of Australia’s best Bowhunters.  For the past few years Matty has been using Strathburn station out of Cape York as a bowhunting only guided outfitter.  There has been some incredible boars taken off of this station.  If you’ve ever watched any of the Bowhunt Downunder - Cape York YouTube videos… Then you’ll know what this property has to offer. As all of the films were recorded at Strathburn.  Matty Share a heap of tips and we get talking about the Bowhunters Course that Cayuga Adventures has to offer.  Find Matty Moore: @mooreofmatt @kayuga_adventures Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast  This episode is brought to you by  www.bowhunterschallenge.com  

Recorded April 14th… Right in the middle of the rut for Red and Fallow Deer in Australia!  While Matt’s best interest were in helping others during this years rut… Karma and good will had different plans for him. While on a hunt helping a friend (Mike) who was reasonably new to bowhunting… Matt and Mike decided to split up… That faithful moment had Matt barking up the tree of a trophy Buck.  One that is soon to be mounted on his wall!  Great stories and an interesting chin wag in this episode as Matt shares some of his thoughts, tricks and tactics he uses year after year to chase fallow bucks during the rut!  Find Matthew White: @beyond_beadrlife Find Becoming a bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter This episode is brought to you by  www.bowhunterschallenge.com  Building fitter, healthier and just down right better Bowhunters

This is a solo-side from Matty’s last hunting weekend before his 2nd baby arrives!  You’ll quickly come to learn that this unfortunately was not a hunting filled weekend. But in fact a weekend of giving back to the farmers.  Although they are my family, they still give Matty so much with the access he’s granted!  So when Mother Nature comes roaring… Matty was happy to be there to lend a helping hand!  Follow Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter www.bowhunterschallenge.com   

This week Matty is joined by repeat guest Emily Corbett!  Emily gives us a quick update on how far she has come as a bowhunter since the last episode... And then we’re straight into the hunting chital stories!  Over the course of 5 or so hunts vary from a few days to multiple weeks… Emily was able to achieve a huge goal of getting a representable Chital deer stag down.  To Emily, the trophy of this Chital stag hanging on her wall will be more than just another hunt.  It’ll be an emblem of what happens when you work hard.  When you hop up after being knocked down.  When you have the courage to learn from your mistakes. The meat that she cherished with her loved ones… Including her dog!  Ans most of all.  A reminder that anything is possible when you set your mind to it! Follow Em Corbett: @emcorbett93 Follow Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter www.bowhunterschallenge.com   

This week Matty is joined by Al Kidner of Pathfinder outdoors.  Podcast topics: Where hunting started for Al The art of the stick bow Al’s process for tuning arrows  What Africa has to offer Where and what Al has hunted Al’s favourite hunt What is Pathfinder outdoors You can find Al:  @pathfinder_outdoors_ www.pathfinderoutdoors.com.au/ Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter www.bowhunterschallenge.com www.becomingabowhunter.com

This week host Matty is joined by PJ Rielly of Lancaster Archery… They take a look into all of the new hunting bows that have been released for 2022. This includes a look over of all of the advancements in gizmo’s and gadgets that are hitting the market!  Part of PJ’s job at Lancaster archery is to review products and bring them to the market via the YouTube platform. As PJ has shot all of the bows we thought he’d be the perfect man for the job! Bows discussed: Elite Envision Bowtech Revolt SR350 Hoyt RX7 Hoyt Ventum Pro 33 Matthews V3X PSE Levitate PRIME Inline series  You can find PJ and Lancaster Archery at: @p.j.rielly @lancasterarchery https://www.lancasterarchery.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/lancarchery Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast https://www.facebook.com/becomingabowhunter.podcast/ https://becomingabowhunter.com/ https://www.youtube.com/becomingabowhunter

Here is a full recap of an action-packed hunt I had back in December 2021!  3 days of opportunity filled bowhunting coming directly to your ears!  Find Becoming a bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Get $300 OFF of The Bowhunters Challenge at www.bowhunterschallenge.com Use checkout code "JAN2022"

This is a little solo-sode with Matty enrolee to a hunt in December of 2021! Join in on the hunt lead up drama, the excitement of new possibilities and the constant early morning rumbles! Short and sweet but straight to the point!  Products mentioned:  FDICK 10” round polished sharpening steel.  Bacho half round file 1-210-08-1-2, 200mm bastard/second/smooth Cut  FInd Becoming a bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Get $300 OFF of The Bowhunters Challenge at www.bowhunterschallenge.com Use checkout code "JAN2022"

This week host Matty jumps the pond to talk about hunting in Boise, Idaho, U.S.A. Cam comes from a hunting family and fills in his back story of how hounds and rifles turned to almost exclusively bowhunting! Topics of the podcast: How Cam and Matty met The war on meat Family of hunters Hunting birds with hounds What's on offer in Idaho Hunting Elk Hunting Mule Deer You can find Camden: @camdenforrey Follow Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast www.becomingabowhunter.com

This week Host Matty is joined by Matt Tripet! Matt is a truly inspiring guy who has dedicated his life to helping other men suffering through mental health by exposing them to the outdoors!  Matt’s a professional fly fisherman, an avid outdoorsman, a husband and a father of 4. Podcast topics: Getting into the outdoors Fly fishing Mental healths impacts  The beginning of The Fly Program Mental transformation through wilderness experiences Showing vulnerability Your life diet Getting into bowhunting   Successful Sambar deer hunt Find Matt Tripet: @matt.tripet @theflyprogram https://flyprogram.org.au/ Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter www.Bowhunterschallenge.com

This is a solo-side with host Matty Turner!  Matty talks about why the podcast has been on hold recently, the new gear he has been using as well as stories from a recent hunt he went on! Episode topics:  Matty’s new business  Exciting family news  Corrupt episodes  Back tension release project  Stories from a recent hunt!  Find becoming a bowhunter: @mattyafter @becomingabowhunter.com www.bowhunterschallenge.com

This weeks episode is with Harry Watson! Harry is a passionate outdoorsman! He is the Owner of @jackallaustralia tackle company!  And you can follow his personal hunting adventures here @ihuntnfish Topics covered in this episode: Getting really close when stalking an animal Patience in the bush Recent chital hunt Sharing good educational content  Explaining the breakdown of the meat of the back leg  Making silverside  Worldly hunting adventures Why bowhunting is freaking AMAZING You can find Harry: @jackallaustralia @ihuntnfish You can find Becoming a Bowhunter: @mattyafter @becomingabowhunter.podcast This episode is brought to you by: www.bowhunterschallenge.com

Welcome back to another banger team! This week we’re joined by the man himself Lonnie Broekman (@lonnie.broekmen)  Podcast Topics: Raising kids into hunting  The coddled mind & new methods of bringing hardship into kids lives Backpack hunts - Gear needed  Dealing with the cold when camping Target panic - what to look for, what to change, steps to overcoming the beast!  Find Lonnie: @lonnie.broekman Find Matty/Becoming a Bowhunter: @mattyafter @becomingabowhunter.podcast