Stalk Outdoors Podcast

Today’s yarn is with world renowned archery coach George Ryals. George or GRIV as some know him has been competing on the pro archery circuit for over 25 years, has worked in product development with some of the top archery manufacturers in the world and more recently runs an archery school of his own, passing on the teachings to the next generation. George shares plenty of tips on form issues including, stance, grip, anchoring, peep and sight alignment and how it relates to Bowhunting. It was an honour to sit down and pick the brain of one of the most experienced archery coaches in the world. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today’s yarn comes to you live from our 2024 Red Deer Camp with Kev Schilf, Ian Summers, East Coast Bowhunting and Dylan Oshea. We chat all about the 2024 Rut conditions, share expert red deer knowledge from Kev and Ian and tip plenty of beers down the hatch in the process. It was a true honour to have the opportunity to learn in the field each day from people as experienced as these boys and the openness and respect they treated us with was second to none. We even found time to head out of camp, hit the pub, tip a few jars in and record this drunken late night yarn. Topics discussed include weather conditions and the effect it has on animal behaviour, terrain, calling in animals, when and when not to call, moving through the bush and plenty more. Kev’s depth of knowledge on red deer is second to none. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today’s yarn is with award winning chef and hunter John Rally. John has spent many years honing his trade as a chef, working in top restaurants around the world and has recently purchased a property on the banks of the Hawkesbury river NSW where he has set up his latest culinary creation, The Bush River Kitchen. The Bush River Kitchen is all about cooking freshly harvested wild game and local produce over flame. John is an avid hunter who loves spending his days out in the field hunting for his protein and foraging the ocean floor for fresh seafood. John shares plenty of tips on caring for wild game from the minute it is harvested, aging advice and cooking tips to ensure we maximise the wild protein we harvest. It was a pleasure sitting down with John, listening to his experiences in the food industry as well as share a few laughs with him about some funny stories and mistakes made out there on the hunt. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with one of the most experienced Bowhunters there is, Brad Smith from Bowhunt Downunder. Brad has spent over 30 years honing his skills as a Bowhunter and has a wealth of knowledge hunting multiple species in varied environments such as Cape York QLD and the mountains in the southern parts of Australia. Brad shares some incredible experience in planning for a successful deer rut including: To sit down and listen to a person with this much knowledge in Bowhunting was a true privilege and learning experience for us here at the show. If you are heading out this rut, this is the episode for you. There is over two hours of knowledge bombs in this one to help you execute a successful plan and succeed in putting that stag of a life time on the deck. Brad is a ripping fella and we shared a few laughs of things gone wrong whilst out on the hunt. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Andre or Dre as his mates know him, shares loads of information for those looking to plan a hunting trip to beautiful New Zealand. Topics include: Dre also shares the history and origins of the hit TV show The Hunters Club that he and his mates started over 10 years ago that is about to record its 10th season. Dre has spent years in the bush chasing critters around the world. It was a pleasure to sit down and learn from his extensive experience and hear one of the funniest f&#k ups we have ever heard. He is an absolute legend! This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with the man and pioneer behind the world's most reliable spearfishing equipment, Rob Allen. It was an honour to sit down and get to know Rob and listen to his wisdom in the manufacturing and spearfishing world. Rob has built Rob Allen Spearfishing from the humble beginnings of curtain rods, into an internationally renowned leader in its field. Rob gives an insight into the amount of research and development that goes into each and every one of his products and shares his knowledge and lessons learned from years of trial and error. Plenty of tips on care and maintenance in this one as well as a few laughs of stuff ups and good times shared with mates. This was a bucket list podcast that we are really pleased to have had the opportunity to record with a true legend of the game. This is Rob Allens story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we sit down live with one of the legends of Australian Bowhunting and Archery, Ian Summers. Ian shares his extensive knowledge on buying the right bow, getting set up correctly, tuning, broad heads, arrow specifics, shot placement and plenty more. We had an absolute blast with Ian and shared many laughs, beers and stories of hunts that did and didn't go to plan! Ian's knowledge as a bow tech is second to none in Australia and it was a real pleasure sitting down and learning from someone with as much experience as him. Sit back, grab a beer and enjoy this one folks. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with legendary Australian firearms enthusiast Ozzie from the hugely popular Youtube channel Ozzie Reviews. Ozzie has an extensive background in many aspects of firearm ownership and operation with an unmatched passion for the firearms industry. We get into the weeds on many aspects of firearms. Topics include: Ozzie is a long term mate of the Stalk Outdoors Podcast and it was a pleasure to head out to his amazing property to have a yarn and share his knowledge in the firearm industry. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we are live in the studio with a true water man and outdoor adventurer, Lex O'Connor. Lex has spent most of his life in the outdoors including years on the water. Lex is a Master 4 Skipper, Free Dive Instructor, Avid Spearo and Bowhunter with years of experience out on the water learning all about ocean and weather conditions first hand. He has travelled extensively with his roles in the commercial boating industry and has experienced amazing situations along the way. We yarn about his early childhood growing up in Far North Queensland on fruit farms, discover how he became a commercial vessel captain, share stories of his close calls whilst spearing and discuss the cross over into bowhunting and harvesting our own food sources. It was an absolute privilege sitting down with Lex for this yarn, he is one of the kindest blokes you will ever come across. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn we are live with one of the biggest mongrels (and great blokes) North Queensland has ever produced, Ash Currie. Ash is a long time Spearo who has spent years diving up and down the coast of North Queensland. Ash shares his knowledge and experience of living in Thursday Island, learning the ways of the land from Indigenous locals and tells a yarn of an incredibly close call he had with a monster saltwater crocodile whilst spearfishing alone north of the Daintree river. We share a few tins (as usual) and have a firkin good laugh at ourselves as we share our F#@k ups and close encounters. Ash is an absolute champion of a guy who loves a yarn and a bloody good time. He doesn't take himself too seriously and it was an absolute blast recording this episode with this legend. Bit of a colourful language warning in this one. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Join us as we venture 800 kms north of Cairns up into a remote Cape York property Bowhunting for Boars and spending time in the dusty hot landscape that is Cape York Australia in the dry season. This yarn we are joined by fellow bowhunter, long time mate and experienced bushman Darren Meares. Together we share a few tins and discuss our successes, short comings and lessons learned after each days hunting. This was a fantastic trip and we were looked after exceptionally well by the land owners who gave us the opportunity to experience the true Cape York experience. We find plenty of feral pigs and manage to get an arrow into a few in the process. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This episode, Kodi Matthews (The Cray King) joins us live in the studio to yarn all about the 2023 BCF Topwater Invitational film competition. We get down into the weeds and review all 10 of this years videos over a few tins. In the end we each pick a winner that we liked best. Our criteria for judging (right or wrong ) was; Congratulations to all the teams for putting in a huge effort in this years competition, there were some epic fish caught, memories made and beers consumed. Good luck to each and every team this weekend when the actual winners will be announced. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Today's yarn is with the Original Gangster of podcasts in Australia, the NoobSpearo Isaac "Shrek" Daly. Isaac or Shrek as most know him is the mastermind and host behind the worlds number 1 spearfishing podcast The NoobSpearo. The NoobSpearo has been running for close to 10 years and has helped thousands of Spearo's and free divers learn and improve their hobby. Isaac joins the Stalk Outdoors Podcast to talk about the effects his podcast has had on the community, lessons learned from recording over 200 episodes and shares a heap of laughs about funny characters he has interviewed and mistakes made along the way. It was an absolute blast having Isaac on the show. We shared a heap of laughs, a few too many tins and got an insight into the man behind the NoobSpearo brand. This was one of our favourite episodes so far. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays yarn is with avid hunter, animal biologist and film maker Donnie Vincent. Donnie is at the absolute pinnacle of hunting extreme, remote locations and has completed more than 50 hunting and conservation expiditions to the Arctic Circle and Alaska. Donnies knowledge and experience in not only surviving, but thriving in this type of country is unparalleled. He shares story after story of his incredible experiences including riding an elephant to work to study tigers in Bangladesh, befriending a pack of wolves whilst studying salmon in Alaska, an incredible mountain lion hunt and also his view on the ethics of hunting bears. Donnie is one of the most passionate and genuine people you could ever meet and he truely lives life prioritising incredible experiences above material possessions. His knowledge of the land and his willingness to share it was inspiring to say the least. This is his incredible story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays yarn is with Grizzly bear attack survivor, the master of fun, Bob Legasa. Bob is an urban legend in the USA who is always up for a party and a good time. Bob is a bloody great bloke who shares his love of beer bongs, making others laugh and tells the incredible story of being attacked by a Grizzly bear whilst out bowhunting for elk with a mate. Bob has a love of the outdoors, is an ex professional areal skier on the USA ski team and has over 35 years of elk hunting experience under his belt. It was a bloody great time sharing this yarn and hearing the details of his Grizzly attack. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays yarn is with world renowned shot coach, Joel Turner from Shot IQ in the USA. This is episode two of our multipart USA Bowhunting special. Joel has spent 25 years researching the science behind mastering the shot process. We get right down into the weeds on all things shooting. Topics include: • Thoughts aren’t Thinking • Neurolinguistic programming • Aiming • Controlled shot processes • Fuck ups and plenty more! Joel is an incredibly intelligent guy who is super willing to share his knowledge and techniques to help us all gain control of our mental state to assist us in stressful situations. It was a pleasure to sit down and pick the brain of the premier shot coach in the world. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Dan Staton, the creator of Elk Shape joins the podcast as our first episode in our multi part USA Bowhunting special. Dan is a well respected Elk hunter who embraces the grind in all aspects of his life. He lives by the mantra "The separation is in the preparation" and demonstrates this in his life, hunting and fitness successes. Dan is a successful digital Youtube creator, Elk Shape Podcast host, father and husband with a true passion for all things he puts his mind too. Topics covered: Dan is a super interesting guy with extensive knowledge in the bowhunting and archery fields. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

Todays episode is part 2 with Outback Mike on all things Alone Australia season 1. Mike was the runner up after being controversially removed by show officials for health concerns from weight loss and covid 19. Mike gives an insight into starvation and the mental and physical challenges of surviving alone in a highly challenging environment for over 60 days. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This yarn is part 1 of a 2 part episode with extreme solo adventurist Mike Atkinson. Some may know him as Outback Mike from Alone Australia season 1, however Mikes story runs far deeper than that. Part 1 we learn of Mikes monumental solo expedition where he hand carved a 5 meter dug out canoe from a huge hoop pine tree (worked full time on it for 14 months) before sailing it solo 1500 kms to the tip of Australia via Cape York living off nothing but the land using 1840’s equipment. Mikes inspiration for the extreme adventure came from early Australian settler James Morrill, who survived a 42-day sea voyage off the Queensland Coast in 1846. This incredible story of dedication, skill and mental resilience against all odds is nothing short of amazing and will inspire others to chase their dreams. Mike also shares his transition from fast jet military pilot to extreme solo adventure film maker and shares some of the survival skills he learned from his time in the military. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.

This episode we are joined by the original Submerged Psycho himself, the one and only Trevor Ketchion. Trev is an absolute legend of Aussie spearfishing with a wealth of knowledge in and above the water. Few people have more experience and willingness to share information than Trev. Topics include: •Jobfish and Jack hunting techniques • Scouting ground • Terrain • Environmental factors • Tiger Sharks Trev is a super eccentric, humble and knowledgable fella and it was bloody great having him on the show. This is his story. Like this episode? Do us a solid: Know a mad Spearo, hunter or adventure addict who has a story to tell? Want specific info on a particular topic? DM us on our Instagram account @stalkoutdoors.podcast and we will try and make it happen.