Australian Hunter Magazine

07/10/2025

HUNTEX 2025: SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER OUTDOOR SHOWCASE

Each April, South Africa’s hunting, shooting and outdoor communities gather in Johannesburg for HuntEx – the country’s largest expo of its kind. The 2025 event filled five halls and more than 23,000m² with over 350 exhibitors, showcasing everything from fi****ms and optics to 4x4 conversions, safari services and bush-ready gear. More than a trade show, HuntEx has become a cultural hub, bringing together hunters, families and outdoor enthusiasts in an atmosphere built on shared knowledge, conservation and community spirit.

📖 Read the full story in Australian Hunter Issue 94: https://onlineshop.ssaa.org.au/product/australian-hunter-magazine-current-issue/

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03/10/2025

Venison à la whisky

A tasty sauce can make a fine steak spectacular. There is no better starting point than steaks cut from the aged rib fillets of yearling venison. During the week we simply grill such steaks and consume them with steamed vegetables. Friday nights, however, we go to a bit more effort and it is always worthwhile and a memorable meal.

📖 Read the full story in Australian Hunter Issue 94: https://onlineshop.ssaa.org.au/product/australian-hunter-magazine-current-issue/

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01/10/2025

🌿 It’s the long weekend — which means plenty of shooters and campers are heading bush for some time outdoors. 🏕️🎯

If you’re packing up the 4WD or loading the trailer, make sure your gear is ready for the conditions. From keeping dust out of your rifle and camp to hydration, comfort and kit that works when you need it, our SSAA x Hunters Campfire Outdoor Tips playlist has you covered.

📺 Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAujhbJdN12yeR6MIpQC-XJF1VBIG1bkF

✅ Episodes now live:
1️⃣ Solar – making the most of your power off-grid
2️⃣ Hydration – staying safe in the heat
3️⃣ Dust & Rifles – keeping your gear reliable
4️⃣ Dust in Camp – keeping your sleeping area clean

Perfect viewing before you hit the road this weekend. 🚙💨

Del dine videoer med venner, familie og verden

29/09/2025

THE HUNTERS CAMPFIRE - RIFLES, OPTICS & SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE AUSSIE NT

On the final day at Buffalo Camp, the team breaks down the rifles, optics, and gear that powered a successful NT buffalo hunt.
From fi****ms to hydration systems, discover the equipment built to perform in the outback.

Join us for the final day at Buffalo Camp as we dive deep into the essential gear that made our week-long buffalo hunting expedition in the Australian NT a s...

26/09/2025

Have you heard?

The SSAA SHOT Expo is returning to Sydney, 15–16 August 2026! 🎯

Australia’s biggest event for sport shooters, hunters, collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts is back – and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

👉 Mark your calendars
👉 Tag your mates
👉 Stay tuned for updates
📍 Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

📅 15–16 August 2026

25/09/2025

BACK IN THE BUSH: FALLOW HUNTING AFTER PARENTHOOD

Life changes when kids arrive — priorities shift, energy wanes and weekends fill with lessons, parties and family chaos. But when the rut rolled around in Central West NSW, one hunter swapped early mornings at daycare for early mornings in the bush, bow in hand. The result was a day of challenges, close calls and success, proving that hunting — like parenting — demands patience, resilience and plenty of legwork.

📖 Read the full story in Australian Hunter Issue 94: https://onlineshop.ssaa.org.au/product/australian-hunter-magazine-current-issue/

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19/09/2025

🎯 WIN A RMK LEATHER WORKS PACK

Australian Hunter readers have the chance to take home a premium RMK Leather Works prize pack valued at $303.

🔥 Prize includes:
✔ Leather Butt Stock Wrap 5.0 – custom made to fit the winner’s rifle or shotgun stock
✔ RMK Standard Adjustable Ammo Pouch

Thanks to our mates at RMK Leather Works Australia for donating this top-quality gear.

📅 Entries close 30 November 2025
👉 Enter here: https://www.ssaa.org.au/our-media/competitions/win-a-rmk-leather-pack/

17/09/2025

CHASING CHAMOIS IN NEW ZEALAND’S ALPINE WILDERNESS

Chamois are among the most challenging alpine game animals in the world, thriving on sheer cliffs and rugged slopes where humans can barely follow. Introduced to New Zealand in 1907, the South Island population has since become a sought-after quarry for hunters chasing adventure in breathtaking terrain. A recent West Coast hunt shows how weather, country and endurance combine to make pursuing these striking animals so unique.

📖 Read the full story in Australian Hunter Issue 94: https://onlineshop.ssaa.org.au/product/australian-hunter-magazine-current-issue/

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17/09/2025

📢Australia’s Ultimate Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Showcase is BACK in Sydney! 💥

Get ready — SSAA SHOT Expo is coming to Sydney Showgrounds in 2026!

This is the event for shooting sports, hunting, and outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts nationwide.

📍 Location: Sydney Showgrounds
🗓️ Date: 15-16 August 2026

What to expect:
✅ The latest in fi****ms, optics & accessories
✅ Outdoor gear, tech & innovation
✅ Expert talks, demos & hands-on experiences
✅ A massive gathering of industry leaders and shooting sports enthusiasts

Whether you're a hunter, sports shooter, outdoor adventurer, or just curious — this is one you won’t want to miss.

🔔 Follow us for updates, exhibitor announcements & ticket releases!

11/09/2025

Proof Positive: The story behind those ‘mysterious’ markings on every firearm

From centuries-old proof houses in the UK and Europe to modern facilities embedded within major factories, proof marks show that barrels, actions, and frames have survived extreme stress and functioned flawlessly. For shooters, collectors, and enthusiasts, these stamps aren’t just decorative—they are assurance that the firearm will perform as expected, whether on the range, in the field, or under demanding conditions.

Read more: https://www.ssaa.org.au/?ss_news=proofing-of-fi****ms

08/09/2025

Bad Faith and Worse Logic: When Advocacy Smears Science

Recently the Alannah & Madeline Foundation (AMF) and the Australian Gun Safety Alliance (AGSA) made a submission to the NSW Parliament’s Game Bill inquiry attacking a peer-reviewed ecological study on the impacts of wild deer in Australia.

The issue? Not the methodology. Not the findings. Not the qualifications of the scientists. Their complaint was that the research received partial funding from hunting organisations, including the Blond Bay Hog Deer Advisory Group, the Australian Deer Association and SSAA Victoria.

Rather than engage with the evidence, AMF and AGSA chose to smear the study by implication — suggesting that if hunters helped fund it, it must be tainted. This is an absurd and dangerous line of attack. By that standard, no research funded by environmental NGOs, philanthropists or even universities could ever be trusted.

The reality is that the study was rigorous, transparent and published in a respected scientific journal. It provides vital insights for wildlife management, while AMF and AGSA offered no counter-evidence, no data and no alternative solutions.

Hunters fund facts. Our support for credible research helps build evidence-based policy and ensures effective, practical management of invasive species. Smear campaigns do nothing but undermine public trust in science and in the democratic process.

👉 Read more here: https://ssaavic.com.au/bad-faith-and-worse-logic-gun-grabbers-attack-the-science/