Australian Hunter

Australian Hunter aims to create a better environment and community understanding of all forms of hunting, whether for animal management, trophies or food for the family table. The magazine features articles and advice on hunting all manner of game from rabbits, foxes and goats to pigs, deer, buffaloes and more. Also featured are product reviews by experienced hunters and outdoor enthusiasts on firearms, optics, knives and related gear for the field, as well as practical advice for tracking, hunting, butchering and cooking game.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Australian Hunter

ALTERNATE TARGETS • Purported piggy problems turn to feral cats, foxes and hares for Scott Heiman

JOHN RIGBY & CO. history happily repeating itself! • Johan van Wyk reports on a Rigby renaissance that has benefitted the whole community

BIG GULF COUNTRY BOARS • It’s stinkin’ hot but Dick Eussen pushes through to come out on top

The wild hogstack • Kath Heiman puts together pulled pork burgers for the whole family to enjoy

What’s in a flier? • Matthew Cameron ponders the unknown and ends up right back where he started

EAT THE INVADERS • Travis Allen watches season 1 of a TV show putting Australia’s invasive species on the menu

WHoPPING WAPITI • A trip to New Zealand is even better than expected for Ben Unten

FORGED IN FINLAND • A custom-made hunting knife from the cold north hits home for Jan Kaptein

OUTBACK BOWHUNTING • The extreme heat won’t stop a trip away for Ant Atkinson in pursuit of billy goats

BEHIND the scenes • Don Caswell uncovers how to get the most out of trail cameras

Milestone magnificence! • Ben Smith treats himself to a Beretta 486 Parallelo - 10th Anniversary Model shotgun

RURAL CALF KILLERS • Chris Redlich gets to work targeting wild dogs on a family farm

Riflescope logic • Dick Eussen points to the basics for hunting success

GOING BUSH WITH THE O.GS • Symmetry between two of the best in the business, Don Caswell and Bushman

CHITAL GRANDEUR • Mick Chapman faces millions of mozzies and an impending cyclone for deer delights

Bolognese baked venison • Don Caswell minces leftover offcuts for primo meatballs

Foxing day • Adrian Kenney proves his point with a .17HMR and the right fundamentals for foxes

SHARP CHOICES • John Denman cuts through the clutter to help with selecting a hunting knife

The accuracy TWINS • Matthew Cameron on why projectile seating depth and neck tension are crucial for the reloader

A hunter’s ULTIMATE bucket list • With a goal to complete them all, David Duffy shares his top 10 pursuits

Bite your tongue • Bovine tongue is often overlooked but Jan Kaptein says to cut it out!

SCRUB GUN goods • Bergara, Sightron and Hornady a winning combination for Don Caswell

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN • Jeff Martin remembers his late mate through African adventures of a lifetime

LESS IS MORE • David Duffy on downsizing to extra-short mild hunting cartridges

SEEING IS BELIEVING! • Derek Nugent backs up his theory on hybrid deer in his local hunting area

Hunt scent-free with Shuma • Don Caswell has the goods to help beat those wary old animals

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