Course

Full Hunting Course

Presented by: The Huntsman

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Module description

— What to expect

The Full Hunting course is the ultimate guide to becoming a skilled and responsible hunter in Australia, combining foundational knowledge with practical techniques and field skills.

Covering everything from the Foundations, Techniques, and Spoils modules, this course provides a complete learning experience. You’ll gain essential knowledge about Australian hunting culture, laws, and safety, as well as develop practical skills in tracking, ethical shot placement, butchering, meat preparation, and making the most of your harvest.

This comprehensive course ensures you not only understand the why of hunting but also master the how, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.

*While the Full Hunting Course provides a general overview of hunting in Australia, applicable to all hunting styles, it specially addresses key areas concerning hunting with a rifle.

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Lesson plan & resources

Hunting Foundations Module

  • The different kinds of hunters
  • Where people hunt
  • What do people hun
  • Understanding local hunting regulations and obtaining necessary permits
  • Firearm Licence
  • Special licensees & permits
  • Season dates, bag limits, and restricted areas
  • Key firearm and hunting laws
  • Essential gear
  • Safety gear
  • Optics
  • Clothing
  • Meat handling equipment
  • Firearm storage/transport
  • Ammo storage/transport
  • The different types and categories of firearms
  • The different calibres of firearms
  • The most common calibres
  • The different parts of a rifle and how they work.
  • Practical demonstration of how to operate a firearm (rifle).
  • How to clean your rifle after a hunt.
  • How to perform a deep clean on a rifle.
  • What is a ‘dirty barrel’ and how it can be a good thing.
  • How to unblock a clogged barrel.
  • Local firearm storage laws and regulations.
  • Firearm transport laws and regulations.
  • Other laws and regulations concerning firearm and ammunition storage.
  • A guide to choosing your first firearm.
  • Firearm safety
  • Hunter orange
  • Personal locator beacon
  • Communication
  • First aid
  • Maps
  • Firearm safety
  • Hunter orange
  • Personal locator beacon
  • Communication
  • First aid
  • Maps

Hunting Techniques Module

  • When to hunt for meat
  • When to hunt for hides
  • When to hunt for trophies
  • Times of the day
  • Hunting in the Northern Territory
  • Find probable locations with mapping tools
  • Planning a scouting mission
  • Scouting trip tips
  • Spot-and-Stalk Hunting
  • Long-Distance Shooting
  • Calling Techniques for Attracting Game
  • Hound Hunting
  • Hunting with a Pointer
  • Stand Hunting and Blind Hunting
  • Pacing
  • Footwork
  • Scanning & Smelling
  • Avoiding Detection
  • Checking for sign
  • Decision Making
  • The importance of the wind
  • Tips for hunting with the wind
  • What to do if the wind changes
  • Thermals and how they work
  • Understanding the Behavior of Wind in Different Terrain Types
  • Wind and Animal Behavior: How Animals Use the Wind to Their Advantage
  • Game trails
  • Prints/Tracks
  • Skat
  • Browsing
  • Smells
  • Stag sign
    • Wallows
    • Rubs/Trashing
    • Sounds
  • Identification
  • Evaluation
  • Set up
  • Distance
  • Hidden targets
  • Decisions
  • How to make the choice
  • Standing stabilisation options
  • Prone stabilisation options
  • Knee stabilisation options
  • Maximizing Efficiency and Ethical Hunting
  • Understanding Animal Anatomy
  • Best Shot Placement for Different Outcomes
  • Considerations for Shot Placement
  • Actions immediately after the shot
  • Tracking a hit animal
  • Blood tracking

Hunting Spoils Module

  • Packing Meat Out of a Hunting Location
  • Temperature Management
  • Skin On vs. Skin Off
  • Cooler/Esky Size Recommendations
  • Transporting Meat in Cars
  • Storing Meat at Home
  • Vacuum Sealing vs. Freezer Bags
  • Freezer Size Recommendations
  • Initial cuts
  • Removing the internal organs
  • Quartering the animal
  • Packout options
  • Demonstration on how to transport (pack-out) a whole deer in the field using the “Deer Back-Pack” method.
  • Knives
  • Minces
  • Meat slices
  • Storage
  • Tenderizes
  • Hooks
  • Demonstration of the different cuts and options when butchering a deer.
  • Practical demonstration of how to cook venison jerky
  • Practical demonstration of how to cook venison schnitzel
  • Practical demonstration of how to cook goat biryani
  • Shoulder mounts
  • Full body mounts
  • European mounts
  • Rugs
  • Skull caps and antlers
  • Practical demonstration and step by step guide on how to make a deer or goat rug.
  • Practical demonstration and step by step guide on how to make a European trophy mount

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What Students Say

Don't take our word. What do previous students think?​

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John S

“I’ve watched heaps of hunting videos, but this course actually teaches you what you need to know. Clear, practical, and no fluff—just the right amount of info.”
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Michael P

“This course helped me avoid years of trial and error. I now understand what to do in real hunting situations, and that’s priceless.”

Check out our other courses & modules​

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Hunting Foundations Module

Presented by: The Huntsman
Hunting laws, license and permits, culture, gear selection and firearm safety.
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Hunting Techniques Module

Presented by: The Huntsman
Location selection, strategies, stalking, shooting, sign identification and tracking.
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Hunting Spoils Module

Presented by: The Huntsman
Field dressing, butchering, meat transportation, skulls, mounts and hides.
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Wild Game Home Butchering

Presented by: Carnivore Collective
Breaking down a large game animal into different cuts and cooking options.