The Twin Elements Podcast
Welcome to the ”Twin Elements Podcast”. Hosted by Ayden and James Doumtsis. If you’re like us and passionate about hunting, spearfishing and many other outdoor related pursuits, with an eagerness to fast-track your learning, then this podcast is perfect for you. This podcast is proudly presented by Venture Hunting & Outdoors.
“Punching Pronghorn Tags! (Semi Live)” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 44 | Released: 3rd November 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re recording live from hunting camp in Montana, USA!
We have just tagged out on our 2nd archery antelope hunt and heading back to camp to celebrate.
We sit down and jump into discussing our last few days in the USA.
Giving an update on the past few days hunting, whats on the cards for the next few days and hopes and expectations.
We have filled 3/ 6 tags and having a blast.
W...
“Antelope Success Stories (Semi Live)” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 43 | Released: 27th October 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re recording live from hunting camp in Montana, USA!
We have just tagged out on an archery antelope hunt and heading back to camp to celebrate.
We sit down and jump into and discussing our last few days in the USA.
Giving an update on the past few days hunting, whats on the cards for the next few days and hopes and expectations.
Have a question for us?
Send us an emai...
“Bull Elk Down! (Semi Live)” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 42 | Released: 20th October 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re recording live from the road in Montana!
Its 2am and we’re hauling meat from our hunting grounds at spot x back to Bozeman.
Amidst the rush we sit down and jump into and discussing our first few days in the USA.
Including everything from pronghorn hunting, deer and elk opener.
On the 6th of September 2025, deer and elk season opened in Montana for archery gear.
We wasted little time a...
“Bowhunting Pronghorn (Semi Live)” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 41 | Released: 13th October 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re recording live from the road in Montana!
We sit down and jump into and discussing our first few days in the USA.
Including everything from flights and travelling to our hunting grounds.
Getting a feel for the landscape, scouting for deer and elk and bowhunting Pronghorn bucks.
In only a few short days we’ve loosed arrows, had numerous close calls and captured some incredible content!
Have a question for us...
“Everything Optics & Glassing ” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 40 | Released: 6th October 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re recording live from a hotel room in LA!
We sit down and jump into and discussing everything optics.
From binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders as well as a few tips to become better at glassing.
Have a question for us?
Send us an email at info@twinelements.com.au with subject line “FAQ”.
Or Simply send us a dm across our socials or comment on our youtube videos.
Topic...
“Mindset & Hunt Prep” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 39 | Released: 29th September 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re building on our recent USA adventures.
Talking a little bit of mindset, preparation and expectations ahead of our USA trip this year.
By the time you’re hearing this we’re actually going to be over there, well and truly in the thick of it.
So for those of you who are regular listeners you would have just heard our last episode called Against All Odds.
We went through gave you all a ba...
“Against All Odds” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 38 | Released: 22nd September 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re revisiting one of our best and longest hunting adventures to date!
This is a bit of a throwback to September 2023 where the boys slogged it out for twenty odd days hunting elk in a limited entry unit in Montana USA.
Hopefully by now you’ve all seen the cinematic film that we released shortly after the trip. It goes for around half an hour and will have a lot of what were set to talk a...
“USA FAQs” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 37 | Released: 15th September 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we sit down and answer your frequently asked questions.
Whats unique about this segment however is that all of todays questions are based around hunting and adventuring in Montana, USA
Have a question for us?
Send us an email at info@twinelements.com.au with subject line “FAQ”.
Or Simply send us a dm across our socials or comment on our youtube videos.
Topics Discussed:
International Hunting Culture USA Seasons Elk, D...“USA Gear Guide” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 36 | Released: 8th September 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we will be diving into an in depth gear guide ahead of our trip to Montana, USA where we plan to hunt big game species such as pronghorn, elk and mule deer.
We will touch on everything from what arrow and broad head setup were running in our new hoyt bows.
To the boots on our feet, all the way through to other essential bits of gear in our packs.
Plus a few added ad...
“USA Hunt Costs” - with James Doumtsis
Episode 35 | Released: 1st September 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we will be diving into and breaking down all of the costs and overheads that we have experienced when planning, booking and finally undertaking a trip overseas to bowhunt big game animals in the United States of America.
By sectioning and discussing pre hunt, during the hunt and post hunt fees and considerations we aim to equip you with a better understanding, reduce barriers of entry and provide a heads up of what to expect when booking your ve...
“Banteng With Dingo Creek” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 34 | Released: 25th August 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In today’s episode we’re taking the time to introduce everyone to Dingo Creek Hunting Safaris.
Specialising in Banteng, Buffalo and wild boar hunts in Australia’s Northern territory.
We recently ventured to the Murgenella floodplains of Cobourg Peninsula in search of banteng bulls and went home with an unforgettable adventure.
Stay tuned for a breakdown of this incredible hunt!
Have a question for us?
Send us an email at info@twi...
“Bowhunting Bedded Boars” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 33 | Released: 18th August 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we’re focusing solely on bedded shots on boars.
Whether with bow or rifle these close quarter encounters, often with reduced shots angles on hidden or obstructed pigs requires plenty of thought. All whilst demanding top quality gear.
After a recent adventure with Dingo Creek Hunting in Australia’s NT, where we chased banteng and boars across the floodplains of Cobourg peninsula.
We quickly realised that a theme of the trip would be bedded shots on b...
“NT Top Tips” - with Ayden Doumtsis
Episode 32 | Released: 11th August 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we are going to be deep diving into some of our best and most influential tips to get you prepared for a hunt or adventure in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Whether its travelling the vast expanses on foot or by car, throwing a lure in a crocodile infested creek or hunting for water buffalo, banteng, boar with bow or rifle.
This podcast should have you covered when considering whether to travel Australia’s “Top End”.
Have a q...
“The Honey Hole” - with Ayden Doumtsis
Episode 31 | Released: 4th August 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we are going to be revisiting one of our more successful adventures and give you all a background into an incredible hunt for water buffalo and feral pigs in Australia’s Northern Territory.
We end up shooting two exceptional critters less than one hundred meters apart in what we call the honey hole!
Have a question for us?
Send us an email at info@twinelements.com.au with subject line “FAQ”.
Or Simply send us a d...
“ USA Sheep & Goat Tags” - with Austin Atkinson & James Doumtsis
Episode 30 | Released: 28th July 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we continue discussing some of the more high profile big game hunts available in the USA.
These are the lies than one percenters. The true once in a lifetime type of hunting opportunities that we commonly hear talked about.
Ever dreamed of chasing majestic big horn sheep in picturesque settings?
Or mountain goat in the rugged snow capped mountains scapes?
Today we’re diving deep with Austin Atkinson from Huntin’ Fool to break down ever...
“Moose & Caribou Hunts” - with Austin Atkinson & James Doumtsis
Episode 29 | Released: 21st July 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we’re discussing some of the more high profile big game hunts available in the USA.
Ever dreamed of chasing rutting bull moose in Alaskan willow thickets?
How about Caribou herds across the tundra?
Today we’re diving deep with Austin Atkinson from Huntin’ Fool to break down everything Moose & Caribou hunts
Huntin Fool is a membership based organisation dedicated towards assisting hunters in planning and executing big game hunts in the wes...
“Speed Learning Pronghorn Tags” - with Austin Atkinson & James Doumtsis
Episode 28 | Released: 14th July 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we tackle everything Pronghorn, otherwise known as speed goat tags!
Ever dreamed of chasing these incredible creatures through the wide open sage flats?
Today we’re diving deep with Austin Atkinson from Huntin’ Fool to break down everything Pronghorn tags.
Huntin Fool is a membership based organisation dedicated towards assisting hunters in planning and executing big game hunts in the western United States.
We will discuss pronghorn hunting in general, hunt planning and redu...
“Mule Deer & Whitetail Tags” - with Austin Atkinson & James Doumtsis
Episode 27 | Released: 7th July 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we tackle everything deer tags!
Ever dreamed of chasing high country mule deer bucks through the mountains?
How about the highly strung and iconic Whitetail buck?
Today we’re diving deep with Austin Atkinson from Huntin’ Fool to break down everything “Mule deer and whitetail tags”.
Huntin Fool is a membership based organisation dedicated towards assisting hunters in planning and executing big game hunts in the western United States.
We will discuss deer hun...
“Everything Elk Tags” - with Austin Atkinson & James Doumtsis
Episode 26 | Released: 30th June 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we tackle everything elk tags!
Ever dreamed of chasing bugling bulls through the Rockies, but felt overwhelmed by state regulations and tag lotteries in the United States?
Today we’re diving deep with Austin Atkinson from Huntin’ Fool to break it all down.
Huntin Fool is a membership based organisation dedicated towards assisting hunters in planning and executing big game hunts in the western United States.
We will discuss elk hunting in general, poin...
“Meet Huntin Fool” - with Austin Atkinson, Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 25 | Released: 23rd June 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
Todays episode is focused entirely on introducing you and helping familiarise yourselves with our friends over at Huntin Fool.
Huntin Fool is a membership based organisation dedicated towards assisting hunters in planning and executing big game hunts in the western United States.
Established in 1996 Huntin Fool has quickly established itself among the best in consultancy and support for the hunting community.
Today we are joined by Austin Atkinson, a Huntin Fool Advisor, to help answer some questions that...
“The North American Model” - with James Doumtsis
Episode 24 | Released: 16th June 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we head across the Pacific and take a deep dive into the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.
Often referred to as the "American Big Game System.”
Designed to preserve game populations while ensuring sustainable hunting, this system has shaped wildlife policy in the United States and Canada for over a century.
We explore tags and how they play into the seven core principles of this model, how it differs from Australia's fragmented approach to game ma...
“Scouting From Scratch” - with James Doumtsis
Episode 23 | Released: 9th June 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In todays episode we give you our rundown of things to consider and begin to implement when you access a new property and start the scouting process from scratch.
Knowing where to start can be difficult if its a new region or new species of animal that you intend to hunt.
By creating a consistent and thorough scouting plan and utilising boots on the ground, property owners and even pre scouting we hope to help you fasten the learning curve...
“Frequently Asked Questions” - with Ayden Doumtsis
Episode 22 | Released: 2nd June 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we get back to answering your Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ’s!
Whether it be listeners to the podcast, followers on social media or viewers on our youtube channel, if you have a question please be sure to send them in to us and we will strive to get back to you with an answer.
We love sharing our experiences through tough lessons learned over years and years hunting and adventuring throughout Australia and abroad.
In today’s ep...
“Beating Buck Fever” - with Ayden Doumtsis
Episode 21 | Released: 26th May 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we touch on the phenomenon of “Buck Fever”!
Characterised by extreme nervousness, excitement and the possibility to do something impulsive, buck fever has most likely taken a hold of each and everyone of you listening to this podcast.
It certainly has affected stalks and the final moments of a hunt for us here at Twin Elements.
In today’s episode Join Ayden Doumtsis as he gives his insight into just what buck fever is. The physical and cognit...
“Fallow Rut Report” - with James & Nick Doumtsis
Episode 20 | Released: 19th May 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we report on our last week of hunting the 2025 rut and roar period.
With March and April having run its course we shifted from roaring reds to fallow deer.
If you missed the last couple of episodes, jump back and revisit the Red Deer Camp Part 1 & 2 and our final red roar report where we hunted in South East Queensland and various parts of NSW Australia in search of red deer stags.
We had three epic encounters...
“Red Roar Report” - with Ayden, James & Nick Doumtsis
Episode 19 | Released: 12th May 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we wrap up our red deer roar from 2025 with a final red roar report!
If you missed the last couple of episodes, jump back and revisit the Red Deer Camp Part 1 & 2 where we joined a couple mates as well as the crew from Venture Hunting and Outdoors in South East Queensland, Australia.
In today’s episode Join Ayden and James as they recap some of the highest of highs from their recent adventures.
We talk hu...
“Red Deer Camp Part 2” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 18 | Released: 5th May 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we follow up from last weeks episode and launch Part 2 of our semi live hunt recap straight out of red deer camp!
If you missed last weeks episode, jump back and revisit the first instalment of hunting red stags with the Venture Hunting and Outdoors crew in South East Queensland, Australia.
Join Ayden and James on a new property with a new crew and plenty of hunting stories and takeaways from another couple days chasing roars...
“Red Deer Camp Part 1” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 17 | Released: 28th April 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we do a semi live hunt recap straight out of red deer camp!
This first instalment comes to you after hunting with the Venture Hunting and Outdoors crew in South East Queensland, Australia.
Join Ayden and James as they re live in the excitement from a few epic days hunting roaring red deer stags in the hills.
With plenty of close encounters, learning opportunities and even a loosed arrow, this episode is not one to miss.
“Chital Stag Hunt” - with Ayden Doumtsis
Episode 16 | Released: 21st April 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we jump into story time and re live an epic chital stag bowhunt.
Join Ayden as he breaks down a wet season hunt in far north Queensland scouting for Spotted Safaris.
Spotted Safaris is a guided chital deer hunting operation based out of Townsville in FNQ.
Established in 2019, Ayden strives to offer his clients exceptional rifle and bow hunts on trophy chital stags as well as meat and beginner hunting trips.
In this...
“Diseases In Wild Pigs & Deer” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 15 | Released: 14th April 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we discuss a heated topic and one that always has differing opinions.
We talk about eating wild game such as feral pigs, goats, buffalo and deer.
All of which can have the potential to harbour and spread disease.
However, in this podcast we also run you through a few strategies and steps that we perform to help ensure the safest possible quality meat in our freezers and reduce risk elimination.
We will identify and...
“Eating Wild Game Animals” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 14 | Released: 7th April 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we discuss all things to consider when wanting to harvest, butcher and process your own meat.
Essentially, we are covering whats involved with "Eating Wild Game Animals”.
We run you through our process of what to consider pre hunt, the gear you might need all the way through to what to do once an animal is on the deck.
Ultimately, when you make the conscious decision to start eating the wild animals that you hunt, yo...
“After The Shot” - with Ayden Doumtsis
Episode 13 | Released: 31st March 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we discuss a super important part of hunting and thats what to do “After The Shot”!Whether a bowhunter or rifle hunter, the moment we squeeze the trigger and an arrow or projectile is sent on its way theres so much to take into account.
With so many variables to consider its easy to see how animals are lost and not retrieved even if a good shot was made.
In todays episode we give advice from years of following bloo...
“Rut Calling Master Class” - with James Doumtsis
Episode 12 | Released: 24th March 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we dive into all things vocalisations, describing how we paint the picture to lustful bucks and stags in this rut calling master class.
Whether it be a doe / hind call, croak, roar, clash of the antlers, thrashing of a sapling theres an arsenal of strategies and noises to make that can help paint the picture and call animals into our locations.
We also spend some time unpacking the best tips to making sure the setup is going to...
“Listener Questions” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 11 | Released: 17th March 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we get to answering your Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ’s!
Whether it be listeners to the podcast, followers on social media or viewers on our youtube channel, if you have a question please be sure to send them in to us and we will strive to get back to you with an answer.
We love sharing our experiences through tough lessons learned over years and years hunting and adventuring throughout Australia and abroad.
Have a question fo...
“Gear Guide - Rut Edition” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 10 | Released: 10th March 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we dive into all things gear related.
Breaking down what we look for in a backpack, what we put in our backpacks and also what we put in our bino harness / chest rigs.
Plus much more info on gear ahead of the fallow deer rut and red deer roar.
We talk to fitting a backpack and what to look for to cater yo your hunts.
We also discuss the importance of not over thinking gear, whilst...
“Silent Rut / Roar Strategies” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 9 | Released: 3rd March 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we discuss one of the most difficult and sometimes disheartening experiences hunters can endure. That is a quiet or silent rut and for period.
There are many factors which contribute to this, and naturally we look into how to combat these, tips and strategies towards changing the tide and leading towards more success when the bucks aren’t croaking or the red stags aren’t roaring.
As part of this we also discuss some components of metal toug...
“Bowhunting Bulgaria” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 8 | Released: 24th February 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we wind back the clock to 2019 and revisit a bowhunting adventure in the Northern Hemisphere.
Its October and we travel to Sofia in Bulgaria, Europe and venture out on highways, small roads and eventual tracks to arrive at our hunting lodge.
Ayden takes the opportunity to ask James some questions from his travels, give us an insight into the hunting culture and the spectacle that is “Bowhunting Bulgaria”.
With some of the worlds best fallow deer...
“Fallow Frenzy” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 7 | Released: 17th February 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we do a full film breakdown, specifically talking about our 5 part youtube series “Fallow Frenzy”.
We go into some incredibly detailed information directing each of the films, giving time stamps from these clips and then learning from our successes and failures.
This hunt took place in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia in what was an unforgettable 14 day adventure.
This hunt follows on from our previous film series “Mountain Monarch” where close friend N...
“Red Roar Tactics” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 6 | Released: 10th February 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we transition from fallow deer and take a look at red deer as a species.
With many similarities between the fallow deer rut and red deer roar, we take a moment to discuss the differences.
Ayden and James Doumtsis give us some of their best tips derived from their experiences whilst hunting the majestic red stag in a range of environments.
Whether a seasoned red deer hunter here in Australia, or a rookie going into...
“Fallow Rut Tactics” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis
Episode 5 | Released: 3rd February 2025
Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.
In this episode we deep dive into some incredibly detailed information surrounding fallow deer as a species, particularly their physiology and biology in relation to breeding and the rut.
Whether a seasoned fallow rut hunter here in Australia, or a rookie going into their first season, join Ayden and James for some of their top tips to get you dialled and focused on the most important “Fallow Rut Tactics”.
We segment the rut into three main phases: pre rut, peak / prim...
