In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty sits down with Josh Forster, hunter, avid fisherman, YouTuber, and creator of the new outdoor connection platform Hooked Up.

From DIY arrows and NT buffalo chases to nearly getting cleaned up by a croc on the boat, Josh’s stories are wild. But this chat goes deeper — into what inspired him to build an app for Aussie hunters, fishos, and outdoor lovers who want real-world connection, not just another scroll hole.

Podcast Topics:

• Josh’s Origin Story: Bare-fingered bowhunting, pig stalks, and bush-raised beginnings
• Croc Close Calls: The 4-meter saltie that missed his mate’s neck by inches
• Northern Territory Buffalo Hunts: Long-range treks, frontal shot breakdowns, and hot-season gear lessons
• The Pig Rut & Moon Phase Theory: Tracking behavior and sow cycle times. Is there rhyme to this reason?
• Water Filtration Fails in The Heat: When it’s hot, you need to be aware of your water needs. Josh shares what didn’t work for them in the NT.
• Why Josh Built the Hooked Up App: The rise of an outdoor-only community platform for hunters, fishos, campers & doers (note* nothing to do with dating - everything to do with finding new mates in the outdoor world)
• Hooked On Life: Josh’s philosophy on getting off your phone and into the wild

Whether you’re in it for the pig stalks, the gear, or the mission behind Hooked Up, this one’s full of stories, insights, and inspiration for every modern-day bushman and woman.

Find Josh Forster:

• Instagram: @hookedonlife__
• YouTube: @hookedonlife__
• Hooked Up App: @hookedupapp

Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Hosted by: @mattyafter

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