On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Kristian Bursell and Melissa Volkanovski, the founders of KMV Tallow.

We dive into Kristian’s hunting journey and how he first got started, before hearing about Mel’s introduction to hunting after meeting Kristian and how the outdoors quickly became a shared passion.

We also chat about the story behind KMV Tallow and how they turned wild-harvested venison into Australia’s first complete skincare and beard care range powered by wild deer tallow and marrow. Kristian and Mel explain the countless hours of research, product development and hands-on work that have gone into creating a premium range using traditionally rendered wild deer tallow, combined with carefully selected botanical oils.

Their products are designed to support the skin’s natural barrier and are made without synthetic fillers or unnecessary additives, with a strong focus on quality, small-batch production and making the most of a sustainable, wild-harvested resource. (KMV Tallow⁠)

If you’ve ever wondered how hunting can evolve into a unique Australian business, or you’re curious about the benefits of wild deer tallow skincare, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Check out the full KMV Tallow range here: https://kmvtallow.com.au

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Nathan, the creator of Sambar Tracker—an innovative app built by hunters, for hunters.

Sambar Tracker is designed to help hunters get more out of every trip to the bush. From integrated Victorian hunting maps and trip planning tools to harvest logging, weather data, freezer management, and sharing hunts with mates, it’s an all-in-one platform created specifically for Australian deer hunters.

Nathan shares how he got started hunting, the inspiration behind developing Sambar Tracker, and how the app has grown into a valuable tool for hunters looking to stay organised, track their success, and build a detailed history of their time in the field.

We also chat about sambar hunting in Victoria, technology in hunting, and how collecting and analysing hunting data can help hunters learn, improve, and make the most of every opportunity in the bush.

A great conversation about hunting, innovation, and giving hunters the tools they need to hunt smarter.

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Wright from On Point Hunting Adventures. Matt is a passionate hunter with a particular love for chasing sambar deer behind his team of pointers. We first crossed paths at the Mansfield Hunting Expo in 2024 and have kept in touch ever since. Although it took us a few attempts to line this episode up, with life continually getting in the way, we finally managed to sit down for a chat—and it was well worth the wait. We dive into Matt’s hunting background, his passion for working dogs on sambar, and plenty of stories from the Victorian bush. This was a great conversation with a genuine hunter who lives and breathes the lifestyle. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.