From the fallow and red deer rut to big barra, hunting gear, mapping apps, and the truth about influencer gear reviews with Jake from Pinnacle Hunting Australia.

In this episode, Matt is joined by Jake from Pinnacle Hunting Australia for a wide-ranging conversation covering just about everything happening in the hunting world right now. We recap the fallow and red deer rut that has just wrapped up, including Jake taking his first red stag and the lessons and excitement that came with it. Looking ahead, the boys also discuss the upcoming Rusa rut and what hunters should be preparing for.

The conversation then shifts into hunting gear, with honest discussion around boots, backpacks, rifles, optics, and what actually performs in the field. Brands like Tikka, Weatherby, Howa, Savage, and Sako all get mentioned, along with scopes and binoculars from Zerotech and Vortex. Matt and Jake also tackle the growing influencer culture around hunting gear, discussing paid promotions, marketing, and how hunters can work out who and what to trust when spending hard-earned money on equipment.

We also talk about Avenza Maps and the frustration surrounding charging changes, before finishing with some fishing yarns — including Jake’s impressive barra over the one metre mark. It’s an episode packed with hunting stories, practical gear talk, honest opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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