A Lifetime of Traditional Bowhunting | Shane & Doug Dupille
About this episode
Matty interviews Shane and Doug Dupille about their experiences and insights in traditional bowhunting in Australia.
In this episode, Matty sits down with Shane and Doug Dupille to talk about there many experiences bowhunting in Australia. We kick off the interview hearing some incredible stories from Doug (father), where he explains what bowhunting was like when he was younger. What the game numbers were like back in the 60’s & 70’s. And how they used to import arrow shafts by the thousands and make their own broadheads from steel shelving. The second half of the interview is centred around Shane Dupille. Shanes had a great life, with lots of passion and dedication to bowhunting. Shane tells many funny tales and also gives some incredible tips and insights into hunting and being successful with a traditional bow. If you enjoy honest hunting stories, practical lessons, and conversations that reflect the culture and reality of Australian bowhunting, this episode will resonate. 🔎 What We Cover Dougie Drops by the hundreds. Why you should never walk around the Macquarie Marshes barefoot. Hunting the camp with young kids in toe A 10-week of hunting with Dave Whiting The Blurry Fox & The Boots Hunting Hares Catching brumbies in the Snowy’s Instinctive hunting with a trad bow The Alamo Boar…
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