We kick off in sambar country, taking on the challenges of one of Australia’s most elusive deer. Wild dogs are getting a little too close to home, rabbits offer reliable rewards, and the deer rut delivers its usual thrills and spills – complete with a thunderous roar from across the Tasman. Fallow and hog deer provide classic stalking, as a few ducks round out the season, and we go head-to-head with feral pigs – calling for more boots on the ground where it matters. A breathtaking mountain pursuit with Steve Hornady in Pakistan for markhor underscores how ethical, regulated hunting supports conservation and local communities. Knife reviews spotlight the Gerber Exo Mod Drop Point and the Victorinox Evoke BSH Alox folder. The Zippo Firefast Torch and Tinder Shreds bring heat to camp, we field-test the rugged Expedition 134 cargo box to keep kit in check, salute the classic .300 H&H Magnum, fine-tune hunting with the ZeroTech Thrive HD Red Dot Sight, while rifle care gets a boost with CCL Gunstock Conditioning Oil. We also take a historical detour through the bushranger era’s police firearms and dive into DIY charcuterie with Oink. A junior hunter learns the ropes, a veteran proves distance is no barrier, and a seasoned stalwart shows what it takes to master the game. Plus, recipes that do justice to your venison haul.
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