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- Easy boot lacing after a wet day of stalkingWet boots are an unavoidable part of stalking in Australia, whether you're pushing through the damp undergrowth of the Otways, picking a careful line along…
- A Slimline Connection for Landing Big FishBig fish rarely break line because the line itself is suddenly too weak. More often, failure starts at a knot, a nicked leader, a badly seated hook, or a…
- Picking a Treestand Drop When the Air Stays Still for DeerThe morning sits heavy over the Buckland Valley, mist draped through the stringybark, and a sambar doe steps into a clearing without a sound. Wind is barely…
- Tracking wounded game: a hunter's most important skillA clean, quick kill is what every hunter hopes for when the trigger breaks. The reality of the field is messier. Even a well-placed shot on a sambar stag or a…
- Picking softer leather for bowfishing glovesBowfishing skips the rod and reel. You stand on a platform or riverbank with a heavy bow and a quiver of fiberglass arrows, then shoot a fish just under the…
- Long exposure film techniques for bowfishing reel actionCombining analog cinematography with bowfishing creates striking imagery that few other outdoor pursuits can match. Opening the shutter for several seconds…
- Smart hydration tactics for Aussie heat and long days outdoorsAustralian heat is no joke - from the red dirt of the Pilbara to a January arvo in regional NSW, dehydration can creep up fast when you're carrying a pack,…
- Choosing draw weight for a long recurve with a short draw lengthTraditional archery has found a second life across Australia, with bowhunters chasing sambar in the Victorian high country, fallow in the NSW Riverina, and…
- A Quick Twist To Stop Blind Clanks In The FieldA hunting blind can be perfectly positioned and still ruin a sit with one sharp metallic clank. A loose window latch, swivel, zip pull, or steel peg may tap…
- Crafting a shim rig baited for Australian catfishFew pursuits feel more rewarding than tempting a hard-pulling catfish out of a tannin-stained river at dusk, and the technique of leading a bait on a shim has…
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