The highs and lows of Croak Camp 2026 — chasing fallow bucks in Coolah, big moments, missed opportunities, plenty of laughs, and the latest NSW firearms registry updates.

In this episode, Matt is joined by Dave and Frodo to relive the highs and lows of Croak Camp 2026, chasing croaking fallow bucks in Coolah with Northwest Outfitters. The boys share the full story from the trip — early mornings, roaring bucks, and the chaos that comes with hunting during one of the most exciting times of the season.

Matt manages to get it done with a solid buck on the ground, while Dave has one of those hunts every hunter knows too well — multiple opportunities that just don’t quite come together. Frodo rounds things out with a great result, taking a big pig and a doe, adding to an already action-packed trip.

There’s no shortage of hunting yarns, laughs, and honest reflections on what went right and what didn’t. The episode captures the reality of camp — the wins, the misses, and the moments in between that make these trips what they are.

We also touch on the latest updates from the NSW Firearms Registry, including applications for target shooting as a new genuine reason, and what that could mean moving forward for shooters.

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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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A close call with a charging feral pig, hunting from motorbikes, duck hunting, and the importance of getting the next generation into the bush with Craig from Salty Hunters.

Matt is joined by Craig, one half of the Salty Hunters, to talk through a recent and intense encounter where a feral pig charged in close, forcing a split-second response to stop it before it reached him and his motorbike. It’s a raw story that highlights how quickly things can escalate in the field and the importance of staying prepared, aware, and in control at all times.

We then dive into hunting pigs from motorbikes, discussing the strategy, mobility, and techniques involved when covering ground in open country. The conversation also moves into duck hunting, access, and why making the effort to get out into the bush is more important than ever.

A key theme throughout the episode is bringing younger people into hunting — how to engage them, build skills, and create positive experiences that keep the next generation connected to the outdoors. It’s an episode full of real-world experience, practical insights, and a strong reminder of why we do what we do.

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