Don Caswell
Don is a seasoned hunter with six decades of experience and a deep knowledge of the bush. Focusing on deer, wild dogs and pigs, he has hunted widely across the NT and Queensland, with time in NSW, Victoria and PNG. A dedicated stalker who favours single-shot rifles, he also helps farmers manage pests including birds and rabbits.

Author: Don Caswell

Don is a seasoned hunter with six decades of experience and a deep knowledge of the bush. Focusing on deer, wild dogs and pigs, he has hunted widely across the NT and Queensland, with time in NSW, Victoria and PNG. A dedicated stalker who favours single-shot rifles, he also helps farmers manage pests including birds and rabbits.
    Australian-made leather gear from RMK
    Combining leather accessories with blued steel and timber, as in a classic rifle, really rings my bell. I have for…
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    Pulsar Thermion XM50
    My hunting buddy Peter and I devote a fair bit of time into hunting the wild dogs in our area….
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    Lapua .243 Winchester
    Lapua is renowned in Australia and abroad as a manufacturer of choice reloading components and ammunition. To quote the Lapua…
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    Federal Fusion .243
    I have a few preferred factory rounds for hunting, but I regularly test other ammo. Observations from my testing can…
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    Garmin GPSMAP H1
    The latest addition to the Garmin line of recreational navigation is their GPSMAP H1 GPS Handheld Navigator, released September 2025….
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    Hunting Queensland’s black jungle dogs
    Wild dogs are never easy. That is especially so for the black jungle dogs of far north Queensland. These wary…
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    How to choose .22 air rifle pellets
    Air rifles are capable of excellent accuracy and small game hunting effectiveness. To realise this potential, the aspiring air-gunner needs…
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    The Sauer 101 Classic XT: Built for stalking
    It began as a campfire conversation while on a deer hunt. After a successful day stalking chital in north Queensland,…
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    It’s a dog-eat-pig world: Hunting wild dogs over a pig carcass
    A red wild dog passed under the bordering barbed wire fence and paused briefly in the middle of the firebreak….
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    How experienced hunters find game
    As hunters, we spend a lot of time looking for game. With growing experience in the field, we see more…
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    What to carry hunting: Essential gear for safety and success
    I try to be a minimalist and not carry too much kit when out hunting. So, I am constantly refining…
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    Tick bites: What everyone should know
    I visited a pharmacy to get a new tube of Lyclear scabies cream. When queried by the pharmacist, I told…
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    Gerber Vital Pocket Folder EAB
    I am on a constant journey to minimise the gear I carry when hunting. I have just taken another step…
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    Grisport Denali boots: Built for brutal country
    Hunting red deer and wild dogs in rugged ridge country calls for appropriate footwear. The past few years I have…
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    Hunting with the Vamos El Doblez e-bike
    The only sound was a gentle crunching of the tyres on the dirt track. The rising sun was just peaking…
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    How to read animal signs like a hunter
    I make extensive use of trail cameras and regularly endorse their value. That probably gives the impression that I deploy…
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    CCL Gunstock Conditioning Oil for hunting rifles
    I never begrudge maintaining my hunting gear. For me, it is a pleasant meditative activity, not a chore. All my…
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    Wild dog control close to home
    Sometimes opportunities are in your own backyard. It was 3pmon a stinking hot summer afternoon. All I wanted to do…
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