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Join host Matty as he documents his journey to becoming a bowhunter while interviewing specialists within the field to help fast track your bowhunting adventures.
Hooked Up: Like Tinder for Hunters, Only Better with Josh Forster
Becoming a Bowhunter
2 hours 45 seconds
4 months ago
Hooked Up: Like Tinder for Hunters, Only Better with Josh Forster
In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty sits down with Josh Forster, hunter, avid fisherman, YouTuber, and creator of the new outdoor connection platform Hooked Up. From DIY arrows and NT buffalo chases to nearly getting cleaned up by a croc on the boat, Josh’s stories are wild. But this chat goes deeper — into what inspired him to build an app for Aussie hunters, fishos, and outdoor lovers who want real-world connection, not just another scroll hole. Podcast Topics: Josh’s Origin Story: Bare-fingered bowhunting, pig stalks, and bush-raised beginningsCroc Close Calls: The 4-meter saltie that missed his mate’s neck by inchesNorthern Territory Buffalo Hunts: Long-range treks, frontal shot breakdowns, and hot-season gear lessonsThe Pig Rut & Moon Phase Theory: Tracking behavior and sow cycle times. Is there rhyme to this reason? Water Filtration Fails in The Heat: When it’s hot, you need to be aware of your water needs. Josh shares what didn’t work for them in the NT.Why Josh Built the Hooked Up App: The rise of an outdoor-only community platform for hunters, fishos, campers & doers (note* nothing to do with dating - everything to do with finding new mates in the outdoor world)Hooked On Life: Josh’s philosophy on getting off your phone and into the wild Whether you’re in it for the pig stalks, the gear, or the mission behind Hooked Up, this one’s full of stories, insights, and inspiration for every modern-day bushman and woman. Find Josh Forster: Instagram: @hookedonlife__YouTube: @hookedonlife__Hooked Up App: @hookedupapp Find 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]
Becoming a Bowhunter
Join host Matty as he documents his journey to becoming a bowhunter while interviewing specialists within the field to help fast track your bowhunting adventures.
