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Maria - Proud Owner and operator of Pure Salt NZ Oct 24, 2020

Maria and the Pure Salt team are nothing but inspirational! They call Fiordland home, so that means to them they need to be stewards of this amazing environment. The Pure Salt team, led by Maria are always busy coordinating the efforts of many towards the Tamatea Project. Many of our previous podcast personalities have been drawn to this wonderful business, so we had to catch up with them. We weren’t disappointed. To find people, a business, and a “village” of volunteers as Maria puts it is really special. Given this economic environment giving as they do, is nothing less than inspirational.

You can follow Maria and the Pure Salt team on Face Book HERE

or visit their Website Puresalt.co.nz to book a trip and offer any support or contributions to the Tamatea Project.

If you would like to email the Hunters for Conservation group to either offer your time to a conservation initiative, or are looking for help with your own initiative, email Jase and the team on huntersforconservation@mail.com

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

October 21, 2020

Jase Van Beers - Hunters for Conservation Sep 16, 2020

Jase is a passionate hunter that followed his dad into the hills in pursuit of all New Zealands hunt-able species. His hunting career to date has been very successful. Jase’s time in the outdoors fuelled an interest in conservation and the idea of giving back to our native New Zealand. This interest has now become a reality as he leads the new Hunters for Conservation group into unchartered waters.

You can become a member of the Hunters for Conservation group HERE

If you would like to email the Hunters for Conservation group to either offer your time to a conservation initiative, or are looking for help with your own initiative, email Jase and the team on huntersforconservation@mail.com

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

Dr Robbie Kroger - Blood Origins Sep 05, 2020

Dr. Robbie Kroger is the man and the dedicated energy behind the Blood Origins project. Matt talks with Robbie about the motivation and the intent behind Blood Origins and why telling truthful and authentic hunting stories targeted at the non hunting majority is so important. You can follow Blood Origins on instagram : @bloodorigins Facebook: Blood Origins Website: www.bloodorigins.com

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

Bre Lewis - International hunting Guide and horse Back Archer Aug 24, 2020

Kuran catches up with Bre in Hawea. They discuss Bre’s Hunting both recreationally and professionally, shooting the bow from horse back in competitions, her dads ability to track deer after shots and here desire to help get young kiwis in the outdoors

You can follow Bre here

Bre Lewis Facebook page - Bre Lewis

If you can help Bre with here mentoring, please contact us via email and we will pass your details onto Bre.

theeducatedhunter@gmail.com

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Michael McCormack - Owner of Chase and Gather, and Fitness Enthusiast Aug 09, 2020

Kuran caught up with Michael during level 3 lockdown here in NZ due to the Covid - 19 pandemic. They cover hunting from Michael's childhood, to now children of his own and how the path has lead to this point, and the creation of the brand Chase and Gather. Michael id strongly driven to improve the fitness and well being of everyone, this is what really fires him up, Kuran and Michael discuss the importance of this, how it can improve the hunt, and your ability to hunt, but importantly what it does to one's entire wellbeing.

You can follow Chase and Gather here

Chase and Gather Facebook page - chaseandgather

Chase and Gather Instagram page - @chaseandgather

Chase and Gather Website - www.chaseandgather.com

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

David CP - Passionate Hunter, Podcaster, Blogger and owner of "Always Hunting" Jul 27, 2020

Kuran catches up with David CP and discusses hunting as a whole. The bulk of the conversation fits in the category of hunters doing more to encourage a better perception of hunting in the non hunting public. David has lead the resurgence of hunting and the perception of hunting in his native Denmark.

You can follow Davids work here

David CP Facebook page - David CP

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Cam Speedy - Ecologist, Conservationist, Sika Expert, and Hunter Jul 10, 2020

Cam Speedy would have to be one of the most knowledgable individuals we have spoken too since we started the podcast over two years ago. When it comes to deer, natural systems, native Flora, native Forna, non-native species, ecological systems, animal management, and conservation in New Zealand Cam is full of a wealth of knowledge. The combination of boots on the ground experience combined with an academic foundation built over a lifetime of work and learning is a rare thing in this day and age. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the Central North Island Sika Foundation, deer management, Fiordland Wapiti, and the importance of managing systems in New Zealand. Cam Speedy has a deep understanding and respect for our Whenua and is such an asset moving forward.

You can become a member of the Sika Foundation HERE

https://sikafoundation.co.nz/membership/

Donate to the Tahr Foundation HERE

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/nztf

Sign the Partition HERE

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion, and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together, and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

Matt and Kuran

Tahr 101 - What you need to know about whats happening to our Tahr in New Zealand Jun 30, 2020

Willie Duley delivers an audio version of the Tahr story unfolding right now in New Zealand.

Willie explains a brief history, how we have found ourselves in this position, and how our conservation minister and Forest and Bird representatives continue to mislead the NZ public around the eradication of Tahr, their so-called “justification” for it, and the total lack of consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Share this far and wide - kiwi’s need to understand how the extreme views held by a very small group is being forced on us.

Sign the petition HERE

http://chng.it/yjp9f2RJcy

Donate to the legal costs HERE

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/nztf

TAHR FOUNDATION CONTACTS

Willie Duley: +64273338424 / willie@nzhunter.co.nz

Hamiora Gibson - Sam the Trap Man Jun 27, 2020

Kuran catches up with Hamiora “aka Sam the Trap Man” to discuss all things outdoors in New Zealand. Hamiora has a wealth of knowledge in New Zealand’s native species, coupled with a passion to protect it for future generations. We chat about bringing young families into the outdoors, understanding the important role we all play in protecting our Native New Zealand, and as a result of this the abundant opportunity, we have to hunt and fish recreationally.

You can follow Sams Social content here

Hamiora Gibson Facebook page - Hamiora Gibson

Hamiora’s Instagram page - @sam_the_trap_man

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Remi Warren - Outfitter and Hunt Personality Jun 13, 2020

Remi Warren is an avid hunter, he has been hunting for as long as he remembers. He began outfitting at the age of 18 and has been in the professional hunt world since. Remi has has found himself the figure of shows such as Solo Hunter and Apex Predator, he has a successful podcast, Cutting the Distance. Remi travels the world hunting, part of which includes an annual trip to New Zealand. Kuran has a chat with Remi, on how he found himself living this life, and what big plans are on the hunt horizon.

You can follow Remi and his adventures on his website and Instagram page

Remi Warren Website - remiwarren.com

Remi Instagram page - @remiwarren

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Khan Adam - Passionate Hunting Dad May 30, 2020

Kuran catches back up with Khan on another hunt, this time Khan has his 8-year-old son Max with him sharing the adventure. We take a look at fathering young hunters, things that Khan has learned along the way, and what that final destination might look like. Somewhere along the discussion Khan starts asking Kuran questions, the conversation “bobs and weaves” from topic to topic very honestly. Kuran gets a quick chat with Max also to share how it looks in the eyes of an eight-year-old.

You can follow Khan and his adventures on his Youtube and Instagram page

Follow Khan on Instagram - @khanadam37

YouTube - Khan Adam Hunting NZ

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Sean Olmstead - Outfitter, Guide, Bush Pilot, and GOABC president May 15, 2020

Sean has been in the hunting industry and in and around airplanes for his entire career. Sean has an impressive guiding, outfitting, and flying record as well as being the current president of the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC). Not only was it a good chance to learn about Sean and some of his adventures but it was a very important learning opportunity with regard to the GOABC. GOABC and the professional outfitters of Canada have a long history with anti-hunting activists, game management, and important learnings about the internal relationship between “resident hunters” and “professional guide outfitters”.

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring, or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Gareth Hughes - Victory Knives May 01, 2020

Gareth Hughes is the relatively new owner (relative to how long the company has been around!) of the NZ based knife making company Victory knives. Gareth has always keen fisherman and hunter but he is new to owning a business that fit’s into the hunting/fishing/butchery world in New Zealand. Matt managed to catch up with Gareth in a crowed McDonalds at Auckland airport, pre-COVID, to discuss everything from what makes a good knife, why Emirates Team New Zealand carry pig stickers on the chase boats, to mental health in New Zealand.

You can follow Victory Knives on Instagram:

@victoryknives

Or check out the "wood for the trees" charity and the work they do at:

http://woodforthetrees.nz/

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Hunt and Gather Recipe Book - Raise money for mental health in NZ Apr 23, 2020

100% of all profits - Donated to Charity We collect the best recipes from hunter-gatherers, put them in a book, and sell it to raise money for charity.

It’s really not that complicated, all profits will be donated to a registered charity, this year we’ve decided to target mental health in New Zealand, with a specific focus on our rural community. Suggestions on where the money is most needed will be appreciated.

We want everyone to contribute either recipes, photos, or both. Providing food we gather from the wild is a huge part of who we are as a community. There is something special about preparing what we harvest and providing it to others.

Share your favorite way to prepare wild foods, meats, seafood, or anything that you enjoy in the mountains or with your family.

Given we all have some time on our hands; share with your community for the good of your community.

Submit a recipe HERE

Donate some photos HERE

Pre Order a book HERE

Sam Wild - Spear Fisherman and Professional Underwater Cameraman Apr 18, 2020

Kuran and Sam fill the now frequent periods of boredom due to the Covid - 19 Pandemic lockdown to discuss hunting underwater with a speargun. The similarities and differences to the land-based pursuit. Through the discussion we learn more about Sam following his passion, committing to the “dream” and finding himself now traveling all of NZ and internationally as an underwater cameraman. Sams content has lead to amazing adventures, images, and film that many viewers have admired.

You can follow Sam’s adventures here

Instagram: @saminthewild_

Facebook: Sam Wild

And check out the Pure Salt charter, and TV shows below

Pure Salt Website: https://puresalt.co.nz/

Spiky Gold Hunters Facebook Page: Spiky Gold Hunters

South Sea Spearo Facebook Page: South Sea Spearo

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Chris McCarthy - Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris Apr 04, 2020

Matt took the opportunity to sit down with Chris McCarthy recently at the SCI show in Reno. While the majority of us are cooped up indoors and stuck painting the house (or similar mundane round home job) mid the COVID lockdown…during the roar, going a bit stir crazy. We thought this podcast might be a good listen. Heavy focus on free-range red stags in New Zealand; their history, their value, management, and future. Chris is a consummate professional guide outfitter who runs Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris, specializing in free-range Otago red stags, as well as traveling the world as a guide in his “off” season. If you’re passionate about red deer, this one is well worth a listen!

You can follow Chris, his outfit, and his professional guiding adventures on

Instagram: @lakehaweahuntingsafaris

If you’re interested in submitting a recipe for the educated hunter “Hunt and Gather” recipe book we’re building for a charity you can find a submission form HERE - you can also pre-order a copy HERE. This is a recipe book made by our community of hunter and gatherers, for other hunters and gatherers, to benefit the mental health of our community, get behind it if you can, we would love your help.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Alex Oelofse - Namibian game rancher, conservationist, chopper pilot, and professional hunter Mar 22, 2020

Matt managed to catch up with Alex Oelofse a couple of weeks back at the SCI show in Reno. A very knowledgeable and practical man with phenomenal experience in conservation, game management, wild game capture/relocation, and all things wild in Namibia. Alex delivers an honest and concise appraisal of the state of affairs when it comes to Rhino conservation and some of the context the provides understanding for game management strategies in Namibia and Africa as a whole. Great listen, full of gems, an absolute gent.

https://www.janoelofsesafaris.com/

Ultimate OE Hunting Facebook

Ultimate OE Hunting Instagram

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Ben Young - Fiordland Moose Observer, Passionate Hunter, Outdoor Enthusiast. Mar 08, 2020

Ben Young has quickly found himself in the spotlight. Ben was the young helicopter pilot that “saw a moose in Fiordland last week”. Ben and Kuran sit down for the first and possibly only interview he does on the sighting, discuss his credentials as someone that would positively identify a moose, how it felt to see such a thing and the good and bad of public response on the sighting.

Ben has chosen not to share his social pages as he would rather live the “quiet life”, but we did discuss his time in Canada. If you would like more information about Ultimate OE and what we do you can find it HERE.

Ultimate OE Hunting Facebook

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The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Ryan O'Connor - Kuran Ireland in the hot seat on the Stag Roar Podcast Mar 03, 2020

Ryan O’Connor from the “Stag Roar” catches up with Kuran one year on from the podcast with Matt. Ryan gets some understanding of the “why” Kuran and Matt started Ultimate OE and The Educated Hunter. The discussion then quickly turns to the issues hunters face internationally and within New Zealand, the importance of getting youth into the outdoors and everything in between.

Instagram @stagvision and @stagryanTwitter twitter.com/stagryan Snapchat @stagryanFacebook www.facebook.com/WaiKeto/ Blog stagryan.com/

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion on fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Peter Langlands - Professional Forager & Wild Capture Enthusiast Feb 22, 2020

Peter Langlands is 100% a man of the land, in fact, he could live happily solely on what nature provided. Peter is a forager, and a busy one at that, Pete travels the length of New Zealand, in particular, the South Island in search of seasonal goods for both himself and some of New Zealand's most prestigious chefs/restaurants.

To follow Peter and learn more about foraging you can check out his Facebook page @forageNZ or his Instagram @Peter Langlands.

Or if you are after a more direct route to Peter and his knowledge you can get his cell no. and email in the last 30sec of the podcast.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Don Hammond - Chairman of the New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC) Feb 10, 2020

Don Hammond has been the chairman of the New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC) for nearly six years. Matt Gibson sat down with Don to learn about what the GAC is, how it works, the challenges it faces, and most importantly why hunters from New Zealand should care deeply about the Game animal council. Past challenges, recent wins, and future plans. If you’re a hunter and you care about NZ hunting, the game animals we have, the public land we hunt on, and the natural environment we hunt in you need to listen to this podcast and share it far and wide.

Game animal council website - https://nzgameanimalcouncil.org.nz/

Game animal council 5-year plan - HERE

FaceBook Page - @nzgameanimal

Tahr Returns App - download instructions HERE

The future of New Zealand Tahr depends on the actions we take now.

There is an urgent need for hunters to use the Tahr Returns App. The Game Animal Council needs to quantify the Tahr recreational hunters kill as part of their contribution to managing the herd.

The issue is simple. Recreational hunters must demonstrate that they take a large number of Tahr and are a critical part of population management or the justification will be to have less Tahr and therefore more culling.

We all need to work together and use our collective influence within the hunting sector to get hunters to use the Tahr Returns App to prove the value of recreational hunting.

Without the evidence collected via the Tahr Returns App, we will end up with more and more Tahr being culled. Here’s the link to instructions on using the App - https://nzgameanimalcouncil.org.nz/tahr-returns-app/

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Cam Stobie - Wrangler, assistant guide, and black bear charmer Jan 18, 2020

Cameron Stobie is a 2018/19 UOE graduate who has spent a calendar year in Canada and the USA working in the hunting industry, learning horses, and traveling all over North America. Matt managed to catch him at the airport as he was leaving and he was brimming full of yarns from the past year, its an entertaining podcast from a young kiwi bloke who has seen some country of late!

Cam mentions points south and his first lite gear during the podcast - you can find that gear here:

https://www.pointssouth.co.nz/

You can follow Cam on Instagram:

@cameron_nz

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Rachel Stewart - Guide, Outfitter, and Hunter Jan 07, 2020

Rachel Stewart is a super busy woman. Rachel owns Leithen Valley Hunts, a Professional Hunting Outfit in the Lower South Island of New Zealand, juggles two young boys and still finds time to hunt internationally. We have a good chat about being a woman in the hunting industry, and how that looks and feels from her side.

To follow Rachel and the Hunts at Leithen Valley, check out the Leithen Valley instagram page @LeithenValleyHunts and the Leithen Valley Hunts FaceBook Page

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Sam Manson - Professional Hunting Guide In New Zealand and Internationally Dec 16, 2019

Sam Manson is a Central Otago lad who followed his passion for hunting through to a career. Sam has found himself a well-respected hunting guide with a huge following. Sam has guided many species in multiple countries, the result of this is he has seen hunters and anti-hunters doing things well, and not so well.

To follow Sam and his adventures, check out his Instagram page @nzhuntguide

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Dave Shaw - The Hunters Club: Producer, Cameraman, Editor, and Chief Bottle Washer Nov 29, 2019

This week Matt managed to catch up with Dave Shaw, the backbone of the Red Stag Hunters Club before he and the crew start the busy/crazy season in New Zealand. Get on board with a great origin chat, some insight into coming episodes and directions, as well as some sage advice on getting into the hunting TV/media industry!

You can follow Dave and the Red Stag timber hunters club via their:

Website - https://www.thehuntersclub.co.nz/

Instagram - @thehuntersclubnz

FaceBook Page - @thehuntersclubnz

Or tune into Sky sport and Prime TV to catch the latest season.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Ben Tumata - Professional Guide, Passionate Hunter and Entrepreneur (full) Nov 15, 2019

Ben Tumata is a passionate recreational hunter, that without intention found himself the creator of BGHNZ, a facebook page that was one of the leaders in the social game for hunting. This page shared the NZ way of hunting life and soon found itself in front of eighty-plus thousand viewers from around the world. These days Ben fills his time guiding free range hunts, specializing in genuine stags from the Southern Alps of New Zealand and family. Ben is an entrepreneur at heart, so it was only natural there was going to be another direction, and there is; MIA tents. New Zealand’s original tent with fireplace capability, giving comfort to those brave enough to venture into the New Zealand backcountry.

You can follow Ben on Instagram biggamehuntingnz or check out his website https://biggamehunting.co.nz/

To check out his MIA Tents simply look here https://miagear.com/

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Joseph Peter - Tahrmageddon Debrief Nov 01, 2019

Kuran catches up with Joseph Peter from Hard Yards Hunting to debrief the impacts felt post the Tahr cull. We look at the work our foundations are doing to bring the government to point on all actions, what the result so of the cull has been so far, and what recreational hunters need to do going forward; to ensure there is a sustainable Tahr herd for hunting in future generations.

You can follow Joseph on his Hard Yards Hunting social Media on the links below.

FaceBook Hard Yards Hunting

Instagram @hardyardshunting_

Website www.hardyardshunting.co.nz

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Kuran, Matt, and Ross debrief their Canadian hunting adventure Oct 18, 2019

Kuran, Matt, and Ross debrief their recent hunting adventure in Canada and Ross’s 60th birthday Moose. A complete rundown of all that went down and what Ross (a specialist 6 point Tararua stag hunter) learned from his Kuran, Matt, and Ross debrief their recent hunting adventure in Canada and Ross’s 60th birthday Moose. A Kuran, Matt, and Ross debrief their recent hunting adventure in Canada and Ross’s 60th birthday Moose. A complete rundown of all that went down and what Ross (a specialist 6 point Tararua stag hunter) learned from his time in the Canadian wilderness. Kuran also fills us in on his quest for a Stone Sheep and some other yarns from the trip!

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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Jim Shockey - TV host, outfitter, guide, and Weatherby award winner Oct 04, 2019

Jim Shockey likely needs no real introduction, he’s one of the most recognizable hunting tv hosts in North America and has hunted nearly everything you can, nearly everywhere you can go hunting them. I don’t say that lightly and there are only a handful of people in history that have achieved as much as Jim has in the world of hunting, collecting, conservation, and exploring. Matt spent 5 years with Jim working as his cameraman so this conversation is slightly different than your “standard” Jim Shockey podcast! I hope you guys enjoy this one!

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

If you’re interested in Ultimate OE - flick us an email ultimateoemail@gmail.com

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John Breen - Hunter, Author, and Adventurer Sep 27, 2019

Kuran sits down for a conversation with Alexandra local, John Breen. John has been there and done that there is no doubt. They have a great conversation covering all kinds of adventures through South Westland and Fiordland. There is stories of Red Deer, Wapiti, and even the Fiordland Moose.

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Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Josh James - The Kiwi Bushman Sep 08, 2019

Josh James is a well-known hunting personality in NZ and the Kiwi bushman is a name most of the NZ hunting community will recognize. Kuran caught up with Josh and had a candid and honest conversation about a range of subjects, and true to his nature Josh is open, honest, and genuine about everything that comes up in this wide-ranging conversation.

You can follow Josh “The Kiwi Bushman” James on a number of platforms:

His YouTube Channel - Josh James Kiwi Bushman’s Adventures

You can also find Josh on Instagram - @thekiwibushman

and on FaceBook - @joshjameskiwibushman

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Rob Wilson - Founder of Hunters Element Clothing Aug 24, 2019

Kuran catches up with Rob Wilson, the founder, and CEO of Hunters Element. They have an in-depth discussion on product design and testing. Rob and his company have made a conscious decision to ensure throughout their design, manufacturing and distribution stages they do all they can to minimize negative impacts to the environment, they have made big changes to recyclable materials, reusable and compostable materials, made deliberate decisions to not use harmful chemicals and ensure animal welfare is upheld at all times. This social decision is commendable as it has meant increased time and costs, but has also united the entire team, this ensures a better product for the buyers.

You can follow Hunters Element on a number of platforms:

The Website - www.hunterselement.co.nz

You can also find Hunters Element on Instagram - @hunterselement

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Andre Alipate - Hunter, TV Personality, and Fitness Enthusiast Aug 10, 2019

Andre is one of the lads that make up the Hunter Club TV show. Kuran catches up with Andre to find out where it all began and what motivates him. Andre is a busy guy juggling business, family, and play. From humble beginnings hunting with primitive weapons on the Pacific Islands to traversing the Southern Alps and now finding himself on TV and everything in between.

You can follow Andre and the Hunters Club team by following them on Hunters Club Facebook Page and the Hunters Club Website and follow Andre on his Train, Hunt, Thrive Facebook page.

You can also follow Andre on Instagram: @trainhuntthrive

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Sam Beaufill - Professional Hunting Guide Jul 27, 2019

Sam works as a professional hunting guide both in New Zealand and in Northern British Columbia, Canada. A candid and very honest conversation about the state of guiding, management, and outfitting in New Zealand. One of a handful of kiwis who make a full time living out of guiding, alternating between seasons and spending the majority of his life in out of a sleeping bag. Matt caught up with Sam in Canada, in transit fresh from a long NZ season on his way north prepping for the opening day of the stone sheep season in BC.

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You can follow Sam on Instagram: @sjbeaufill

Bit of good hunter safety information and websites:

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and use the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Finn Ross - Hunter, Entrepreneur and Ecologist Jul 17, 2019

Finn Ross is a young Kiwi with plenty of drive. Finn is a passionate hunter and fisherman that would like to see the world live in better balance with itself. We discuss Hunting, Fishing and Farming and how Finn and his family balance these activities whilst trying to be as considerate to the planet as they can. We discuss the initiative “Let them fish” and the new ventures on the families High Country Station.

Finn Ross - Hunter, Entrepreneur and Ecologist

You can follow Finn, and busy life on his Ecointerpreter Instagram page, and Let them fish FaceBook Page by clicking on these links.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Joe Edlington - Professional Hunting Guide and Videographer Jul 06, 2019

Joe Edlington is a keen young Kiwi that found his passion for filming hunts. Joe began his journey with a basic handycam, and a passion for pig hunting, this simple beginning has lead him to now be a professional hunting guide and extremely talented cameraman. We discuss where it all began, what it means to Joe to produce high- level productions and how he hopes his new initiative will give value to recreational hunters across New Zealand. We quickly discuss a few current topics that have impacts in the New Zealand hunting scene.

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Joe Edlington - Professional Hunting Guide and Videographer

You can follow Joe, and check out his amazing work with the camera on his Instagram page, website and You tube by clicking on these links.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion for fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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David Jacobs - 4th Generation Taxidermist and Passionate Hunter Jun 21, 2019

David Jacobs is a 4th generation taxidermist, he completed his first work at the age of 15, and has since continued to lead the way in taxidermy. We discuss what “trophy’ means to hunters, and himself as the taxidermist. Davids ability to represent nature is what drives him to be the best he can be. We discuss a few current topics that have impacts in the New Zealand hunting scene and joke about the weird and whacky of being a taxidermist.

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The Taxidermist - David Jacobs

FaceBook Page

Website - The Taxidermist

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion on fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Kuran Ireland and Matt Gibson - NZ hunting issues, ideas, and plans Jun 10, 2019

This weeks chat is just the two of us, Matt Gibson and Kuran Ireland. We cover a few NZ based hunting topics, a question or two that we often get from our audience, as well as my hunting plans, hopes and aspirations in the upcoming season in British Columbia.

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Follow us on Instagram:

Matt Gibson @mattgibsonnz

Kuran Ireland @justanoutdoorguy

The Educated Hunter @theeducatedhunter

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion on fixing something rather than just talking about it.

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Jesse Reardon - Creative Director Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures May 25, 2019

Jesse Reardon a veteran creative director, editor, and cinematographer at Jim Shockey’s hunting adventures. Jesse has looked at and edited more hunting footage than any other human I know. Born and raised a city boy with no foundation in hunting this podcast explores an interesting story arc from non-hunting beginnings through to active hunter and outdoor enthusiast. Blacktail deer hunting on Vancouver Island, charging hippos in Tanzania, hunting with his boys, and much more. Enjoy.

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You can connect with Jesse on:

Instagram: @neighborhood1o1

Or look at some of his stuff on Vimeo:

https://vimeo.com/neighborhood101

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Catch you on the clearing,

Ultimate OE

Post Roar Debrief - Ross Gibson, Ryan Weir, Kuran Ireland, and Matthew Gibson May 04, 2019

This weeks episode is a little more on the casual/lighthearted side. Join the four of us as we sit around the fire and debrief our latest roar trip down in Otago. Kuran and I are joined by my father, Ross Gibson, and Kurans long time hunting mate Ryan Weir. If you can sift through the bullshit there are a few gems in there as well as some good laughs, enjoy.

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Catch you on the clearing,

The Educated Hunter

Gary Harwood - Central North Island Sika Foundation Apr 23, 2019

Gary Harwood is the eastern representative of the Central North Island Sika Foundation (CNISF) or more commonly known simply as the Sika Foundation. This is another great example of how hunters can work as a positive influence in the community in partnership with other stake holders in order to produce positive change and results for both game management and conservation objectives in an area. This is how we move forward people, it’s not perfect but it's progressed far beyond sticking one's head in the sand!

Become a member of the Sika Foundation HERE -

https://sikafoundation.co.nz/membership/

Shout out to the volunteers and local business who have contributed to the work the CNISF are doing. You can see a list of the corporate sponsors HERE. Or you can see or visit their websites below:

Bayley’s Taupo

Beker Findlay Allan - Business Advisors & Accountants

Department of Conservation

Fulton Hogan - Bay of Plenty

Goodnature Traps

Hard as Rocks

HeliSika

Hunting and Fishing Taupo

Ingham Taupo

Hunters & Habitats

NZDA Taupo

NZ Forest Managers Ltd.

Malcolm Mounsey Clarke - Lawyers

Safari Club International - NZ Chapter

Stoney Creek Clothing

Taupos Floatplanes

Thanks to everyone listed above - keep up the good work!

Willie Duley - NZ Hunter Adventures Apr 06, 2019

Willie Duley is a well known face these days in the New Zealand hunting world. Along with his father Greg, Willie hosts, produces and edits the popular NZ hunting TV show “NZ Hunter Adventures”. Kuran caught up with Willie at a recent hunting show and had a bit of a yarn about where it all started and whats on the cards in the future.

Download on iTunes

Download on Google Play

Listen on Spotify

You can connect with Willie on:

instagram: @nzhunter_official

Facebook - NZ Hunter

Or check out the NZ hunter official website: www.nzhunter.co.nz

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion on fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

Ultimate OE

Ryan O'Connor - The Stag Roar Podcast Mar 23, 2019

Ryan O’Connor from the “Stag Roar” podcast sets up some good quality chat based around the New Zealand hunting landscape. What started as a “duel” podcast quickly turned into Matt talking flat out about hunting and all things related; Ryan asked some good questions about the NZ hunting and the politics surrounding it. Some ideas and opinions teased out here that will surely be some good food for thought!

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Listen on Spotify

Instagram @stagvision and @stagryanTwitter twitter.com/stagryan Snapchat @stagryanFacebook www.facebook.com/WaiKeto/ Blog stagryan.com/

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion on fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

Ultimate OE

Oliver Walker Cudby - Hunter and New Zealand Outfitter Mar 09, 2019

Oli is a young kiwi that chased his dream of making Hunting his life, and lifestyle. From a basic beginning of hunting with dad, to working with the Department of Conservation, becoming a guide in New Zealand, travelling with the Ultimate OE to Canada where he begun his international journey to then returning to New Zealand to enter to outfitting world. Oli now finds himself at the helm of a successful business, now employing other kiwis allowing them to follow their dreams as well.

Download on iTunes

Download on Google Play

Listen on Spotify

Follow Oli and his company on facebook Te Awaiti Hunting Adventures.

And on Instagram - @Te_awaiti_hunting_adventures

The Educated Hunter Newsletter Receive a short entertaining email from us once a fortnight sharing what we have found interesting, educational, inspiring or entertaining in the hunting world. As well as updates on relevant hunting issues, our on the ground initiatives, workshops, and upcoming events.

Follow @theeducatedhunter on Instagram for photos the promote our values as hunters. We post images the show “why we hunt” and images that celebrate what it really means to be a hunter. Tag us in your own photos that show why you hunt and us the hashtags #whywehunt and #theeducatedhunter to get out attention – we would love to share your hunting moments with the whole community.

Join the conversation on The Educated Hunter FaceBook group, here is a place where our audience can bring their knowledge, passion and practical skills to discuss real-world issues that hunters and hunting are facing today. It provides a platform where like-minded individuals can come together and solve real issues in a constructive manner, working together and focusing their collective passion on fixing something rather than just talking about it.

Catch you on the clearing,

Ultimate OE

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