2026 – No.119 (July/August) Issue 3 Vol. 22

Description

Issue #119 of WILD DEER Hunting & Adventures is here — and this one is packed with rut action, hard-earned deer, hunting photography, trophy galleries and adventures from Australia and beyond.

In this issue you’ll head into:

• A classic Red Stag Story and the pursuit of roaring deer during the rut
• 2026 Fallow Rut Hunting Weekend — plenty of croaking, action and impressive bucks
• I’m a Bowhunter and a Photographer — blending hunting skills with wildlife photography
• Kadz Rut Story 2026 and Belinda’s Successful Rut 2026
• Searching for Sambar in classic Australian deer country
• Gear highlights including the Benelli Limited Lupo Alpha
• Live Critters, The New Breed, Trail Cam, Trophy Room and International Trophy galleries
• The Magic of Selous — an African hunting adventure
• Wild Bob’s take in Rattling Bones

The spectacular cover shot features guide Ben Alai with a massive 40-inch free-range red stag taken with Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris in April 2026 — a fitting cover for an issue celebrating the excitement of the rut.

Plus — check out the latest competitions, subscriber giveaways, hunting gear and stories from the WILD DEER community.

Coming Soon: WildMap

Big news on the horizon — WildMap, Australia’s first dedicated hunting GPS app, launches very soon. Built by hunters for hunters, it’s designed to take the guesswork out of the bush. Head to wildmap.com.au to find out more and be the first to know when it drops.

Grab a coffee, settle in, and let this one fuel your next trip into the bush.

Thanks for riding along with the WILD DEER community.

Stay wild,
Daniel, Beth and the WILD DEER Team