The Hunting Republic

Ep13. United We Stand - Firearms Rights in Australia

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:17:10 GMT

This podcast brings together a coalition of independent Australian podcast hosts from Wild Origins, Get Outdoors With Drew and Cam, Women Who Hunt, Hunting Connections, In The Dark and Bullet Points, Australian Hunting Backcountry, Nature’s Perks, the Australian Hunting Podcast and we at The Hunting Republic to engage in a measured, evidence-based discussion on the proposed changes to legal firearms ownership laws in New South Wales and other states.

We begin by acknowledging the horrific atrocities that have prompted renewed public debate. We extend our sincerest condolences to all victims, families, and communities affected. Their loss is profound, and it deserves both respect and seriousness in how policy responses are considered.

Across a large portion of the Australian public, there is clear agreement on one central point: law-abiding firearms owners are not responsible for acts of terrorism or violent extremism. The hosts united in this discussion contend that altering existing firearms laws would not have prevented the actions of determined terrorist extremists, who by definition operate outside legal and regulatory frameworks.

Within this podcast, these issues—and many others—are examined in depth. Together, the hosts seek to present a unified message of solidarity, advocating for rational policy, accountability, and integrity in public discourse.

This is a refusal to accept scapegoating in place of confronting genuine governmental and procedural failings, and a call for solutions that are grounded in facts rather than fear.

Ep12. "Red"emption - The tale of a 27 year hunting journey.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:57:18 GMT

Please join me for a very special episode where I relate the 27 year hunting journey I have been on leading to the taking of a magnificent 12 point red stag earlier this year.

The Hunting Republic Podcast is sponsored by:

BRAKEN WEAR : PREMIUM OUTDOORS & HUNTING APPAREL and
Gun Traders Australia : An online classifieds platform connecting Australian firearm enthusiasts and dealers. We promote safe, responsible participation and provide a compliant space to buy and sell firearms-related items.

Ep11. Harry Dennis - Far Ahead Bowhunting

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:55:11 GMT

We sit down for a yarn with Harry Dennis from Far Ahead Bowhunting and discuss how he came to hunting, the business, what it means for his family and the difference he is making for hunters in his area by providing educational courses and a quality range facility.

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The Hunting Republic Podcast is sponsored by BRAKEN WEAR : PREMIUM OUTDOORS & HUNTING APPAREL

Ep10. Luke Smith - hunter, fisher, veteran and firefighter.

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:22:26 GMT

Tune in to listen to our guest, Qld Fire & Rescue Station Officer Luke Smith as we discuss his passion for hunting and fishing, the loss of his favourite rifles in a firey truck crash and living with the effects of post traumatic stress.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Dan Pronk

Zero Limits Podcast: Ep. 111 McQuilty "Coco" Quirk NSC

Anthony "Harry" Moffitt: Eleven Bats

Matt Best: Thank You For My Service

The Commando: The life and death of Cameron Baird, VC, MG

If you or a person you know is needing help please reach out or contact one of the following services:

Lifeline: 131140

Mensline: 1300 78 99 78

Beyond Blue: 1300 223646

Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467

Ep9. Part 2. Scotty and Jamie from Urban 2 Outland, fallow rut tips and gear discussion.

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:39:10 GMT

5 months after technical gremlins invaded our last chat I catch up with Scott and Jamie from Urban 2 Outland for a yarn. We cover off on recent successful hunts, fallow deer rut tips, red deer envy, having the boys as Braken Wear amabassadors and the lenght of Jamie's shaft. ;-) We also welcome a new podcast 'sponsor' and reveal an upcoming rut-ready promo.

Ep8. 10 Commandments of Hunting

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:53:54 GMT

Ep8 of the Hunting Republic Podcast. Join us as we delve into a summary of responses from feedback via our social media channels that we use to forumlate and discuss 10 Commandments of Hunting.

Ep7. An important message from the leader of the cosmos.

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:27:27 GMT

In Ep7 of the Hunting Republic Podcast we share a message received from an extremely important and very special guest. A message that we feel extremely privileged to bring to you, that we as hunters need to make known the world over.

Ep6. Back to work & a rant along the way.

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:57:27 GMT

In this the 6th episode Luke lets off some steam with a rant about animal cruelty, incomprehensible government policy and ignorant zealots who defend it.

Ep5. Colorado Elk hunting and a chance meeting in Switzerland.

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:42:47 GMT

In this the 5th episode we talk to Roger, a hunter and photographer from Colorado, IN Colorado and glean some insight into a local persepective of the passion and pursuit of the magnificent Elk that grace the mountain sides nearby.

Ep4. - Part 1. Scotty and Jamie from Urban 2 Outland meet a few Gremlins

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:17:17 GMT

Join us for a chat with Scotty and Jamie from Urban 2 Outland.

Ep3. Red deer, red emperor and the ulimate raffle win.

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:04:44 GMT

In this, the third episode of The Hunting Republic, we meet local hunter and fisho Jay over a cuppa and talk about his deer hunting escapades and successes, the way he utilizes his kills and his other outdoors passions.

Ep2. Fruit at 100kph and the family curse.

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:03:29 GMT

The second episode of The Hunting Repbulic Podcast we chat about cooking systems, sleeping kit and motorbikes. We meet the Irishman and learn about a family curse.

Ep1. The boss, the accountant and a case of mistaken identity.

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:28:55 GMT

The first episode of The Hunting Republic Podcast we take time out during a hunting trip to chat about gear, philosophy and experiences. We meet the Boss and the Accountant and we hear the tale of mistaken identity.