Pre-rut scouting with the kids, trail cameras going up, a perfect spiker on the ground, and a missed opportunity at 20 metres.

In this episode, Matt and Dan aka the faceless hunter head out on a pre-rut scouting trip with their kids, focusing on teaching, learning, and passing on knowledge in the bush. They talk about the importance of getting the next generation involved early, building skills, and making the most of time spent outdoors together. Trail cameras are set up as part of the preparation, with discussion around placement, strategy, and what to look for leading into the rut.

The trip turns into a pre-rut hunt, where Dan comes up trumps and takes a fantastic spiker — often considered one of the best meat animals when managed correctly. The episode also shares a moment every hunter can relate to, with Matt missing a buck at just 20 metres. They break down what happened, the lessons learned, and how even close-range opportunities can go wrong in the field.

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