This week is Matty is in Deer Camp With Grant Rand, Corey Seymondsbergen, and four relatively new hunters.

It was very cool to go back to basics and help fast-track the learnings in the field within a few hunts.

Podcast Topics:

- Matty’s Buck

- Why it’s important to introduce others to good bowhunting practices

- Great questions

- Simple mistakes leading to stalks ending

- Be mindful of your movements

- You usually have more time than you think

- Danny’s Boar

- The penetration test

- Good mates = great camps

And much, much more.

Find our guest:

@corey_seymo

@grant_randy_rand

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Hosted by: @mattyafter

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This week host Matty is joined by Returning guest Corey.

If you listened to the marathon episode “Bowhunting Bulgaria’s Finest Fallow, Boars and Mouflon w/ Grant Rand — You’ll be somewhat familiar with this story as Corey was Grant’s travel buddy on this hunt.

Corey’s trip also included many ups and downs, trials and tribulations, and stepping outside of his comfort zone and boundaries.

Note that this episode is not to warn off of hunting abroad — In fact, the opposite, just to give you a full perspective of what can go right and wrong on any hunt.

Podcast Topics:

- Trying to speak without talking

- Doing the same old thing

- I want to hunt like I do at home

- Stalking unshootable critters

- Cliffs are mild inconveniences

- The Kieler: #1 human Killer

- In hindsight… Actually nah

- When push comes to shove

- Expectations will kill the outcome

Find Corey:

@corey_seymo

Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Hosted by: @mattyafter

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This week Matty is joined by returning guest Tobie Hynes.

Tobie recently went to Stewart Island, New Zealand, to hunt Whitetail Deer in one of the only places in the southern hemisphere where they can be hunted.

Stewart Island is an incredibly popular hunting destination and is booked out 365 days of the year.

Based on Tobie’s stories, you’ll start to understand why.

Podcast topics:

• The Whitetail deer herd
• Opportunities through the Hunters Club
• Logistics of the trip
• Declare EVERYTHING, and don’t buy a new pack of bullets
• Don’t get lost — Here’s how
• Gullies become a trip hazard at night
• Your best chance at hunting these deer is… 
• The sea life
• Policing and fisheries on the island
• Bringing hope your capes

And much more… 

Find Tobie:

@hunt_mountains

@thebighorndeercaller

https://www.youtube.com/@thynes2995

Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Hosted by: @mattyafter

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This week Matty is joined By William Platell from Riverleigh Taxidermy.

William has been tinkering with Taxidermy for the past 16 years. After suffering a nasty shoulder injury in the army, he decided to turn his passion into a full-time gig.

As you’ll see and feel throughout the episode will is an absolute lover of animals and obsessive with mastering his craft.

Will Loves the fact that he gets to preserve not only the animal… BUT also the adventure and story of the hunt for the hunter to hold onto for the rest of their days.

Podcast Topics Include:

• Hunting or taxidermy, what came first 
• Soulders, who needs them anyway?
• Picking the bow back up after many years
• Quick turnaround for big outcomes 
• Obsessed is an understatement 
• The one that got away 
• Bring me the boars baby!
• Full body mount Camel you say? 
• Next steps for Riverleigh

And much more.

Find William Platell :

@riverleigh_taxidermy

Where to Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Host: @mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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This week Matty is joined By Mark Pitts from Marksman Quivers.

Mark grew up in The U.K. and lived on a farm managing game animals for harvesting each year.

With opportunities for hunting being much more prevalent overseas, he found himself moving to Australia.

Now, alongside his wife, he creates incredible gear for trad bowhunters at Marksman Quivers.

Podcast Topics Include:

• Growing up on a game farm in the U.K.
• WTF is a beater
• NZ is calling
• What do you mean you can hunt every day in Australia
• The pull to traditional bows
• The bonds and friendships bowhunting provides
• The forums of Australian Bowhunting
• Pick a crew with a great vibe
• The products at Marksman Quivers
• How to ACTUALLY use the finger tab
• Close encounters
• Upcoming hunts

And much more.

Find Mark Pitts:

@marksmanquivers

https://marksmanquivers.com/

Where to Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Host: @mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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This week Matty sits down with Ashlee Strange, who shares her incredible story of resilience and determination. From literally being moments away rom dying to thriving in the world of hunting, Ashlee's journey is nothing short of inspiring. 

The conversation covers her health battle, her road to recovery, and her passion for hunting that was instilled in her from a young age by her father. 

Ashlee also talks about the challenges and rewards of being a female hunter and offers advice for women looking to get into the sport. Plus future ambitions with her own hunting and guiding endeavours.

Podcast Topics:

• Ashlee's health scare and recovery
• The impact of a life-threatening tumor
• Transitioning from rifle to bow hunting
• YTG in hunting
• Advice for new hunters, especially women
• Hunters ed. In NZ
• Hunting in New Zealand vs. Australia
• Conservation efforts and hunting regulations
• Ashlee's favourite hunting experiences
• Have you seen how big a Tahr Bull is?

And much more

Find Ashlee Strange:

Instagram: @ashlee.strange

Where to Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Host: @mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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Join Matty as he interview bowhunting legend Brad Smith.

Brad has helped hundreds of bowhunter to up their game in the bush. Through years of guiding and filming he has studied every animal hunt able within Australia.

Today the boys do a deep dive into the Rust Deer Rut.

Walk away with in depth knowledge of how to attack your block at any stage of the upcoming rush rut. 

Where to Find Brad Smith:

Instagram: @bradsmith_bowhunt_downunder

Where to Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Host: @mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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Join Matty as he dives into the wild with renowned hunter, filmmaker, and conservationist, Donnie Vincent. Known for his profound connection with nature and extensive experience as a wildlife biologist, Donnie shares insights that blend adventure with a deep reverence for the natural world.

Podcast Topics

• The transformative power of nature on our mindset.
• Insights into wildlife behaviour and ecosystem balance.
• The role of hunting in conservation and personal growth.
• Challenges and adversity build character
• Perspectives on wildlife management and environmental policy.
• The problem with social media is the lens
• What hunters could do better
• The constant fight that we have to show up for
• Was that a bear in your tent? 

And much, much more.

Where to Find Donnie Vincent:

Instagram: @donnie_vincent

Website: Donnie Vincent

Watch his films on https://www.youtube.com/@Donnie_Vincent

Where to Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Host: @mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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Join Matty as he recaps his week of chasing red deer in the 2024 roar.

This week was full of explorations, learning and a lot of freaking effort — All of which was not a waste.

In typical hunting style, it came right down to the 111th hour to have success on this hunt. 

Podcast Topics:

• Slow afternoon into an exciting morning
• The damn wind
• The weird rut
• Why’s this happening
• Hello spikey
• Now we’re talking, and yes, I want you to come here. 
• Pick yourself up, the jobs not done yet
• What are you really hunting for? 
• The 11th hour

And much more… 

Find Matty and Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

@mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty Turner dives into his recent pre-rut fallow deer hunting adventure, sharing thrilling stories, unexpected encounters ( and HUGE GIFT), PLUS valuable insights from the hunt.

While he didn’t capture the voices of the others in camp, he’s preserved what he can with his recap. 

Matty recounts the excitement, challenges, and unforgettable moments from the hunt.

Podcast Topics:

• The 5 year anniversary of BABH
• Surrounding yourself with incredible people makes camp so much fun. 
• Good or bad juju? 
• Too early?
• My first Croak , I’m a happy man.
• Insights into deer behavior during the pre-rut season
• Creep’n Bucks
• Grant’s immaculate deer dance

And much more… 

Find Matty and Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

@mattyafter

Podcast sponsors:

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