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Bowhunting Australian Small Game Species with Dave Whiting
Episode 169
Friday, 16 January, 2026
In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty sits down with Dave Whiting, a highly respected traditional bowhunter with decades of experience hunting Australia’s small game species. Today we’re diving deep into bowhunting the small game species Australia has to offer, specifically, rabbits, hares, foxes and cats. Dave shares stories and lessons gathered over a lifetime with trad bows, covering everything from finding productive ground to learning how to move slowly, read sign, and wait for the right opportunity. This is a practical, experience-driven episode that highlights how small game hunting builds better bowhunters. After bowhunting for 55 years dave has had some incredible experiences in the bush and after we cover the small game species, Dave enlightens us with some of his fond memories and tales. 🔍 What We Cover: All things rabbits… where to find 'em and how to hunt them with a bow.How hares differ from rabbits and how you should hunt them with a bow.Dave’s new-found method for hunting catsCalling in foxes. Trophy Takers Legend AwardWrestling with boarsStuck up a tree with a buffalo at your feetHe almost lost his thumb to a boar's tusks Being inducted into the International Traditional Bowhunting Hall Of FameWhat a life of bowhunting has offered Dave 🏹 Supporting Dave Whiting: Dave is currently being inducted into the International Traditional Bowhunting Hall Of Fame — a huge and well-earned honour. There is an active GoFundMe to help support his travel to the USA for the induction ceremony. If you’d like to contribute or share support, you can do so here: 👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/dave-whiting-travel-to-to-usa-for-hall-of-fame-induction 🔗 Find Our Guest: Dave Whiting Instagram: @whiting.dave 🎙 Follow Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter 🎧 Episode Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee – Fuel your hunt with premium coffee. Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off @dogandguncoffee Kayuga Broadheads – Precision and reliability for every shot. Use code BAB10 for 10% off @kayuga_broadheads Venture Hunting & Outdoors – Gear up for your next hunt @venturehunting Jab Stick Outdoors – Precision-engineered carbon shafts. Use code BAB10 for $10 off @jabstickoutdoors
