A WILD MENS HUNT with Aboriginal men of Minjerribah | Nth Stradbroke, AUSTRALIA

I couldn't believe what I was seeing so close to one of Australia's capital cities, Brisbane. An abundance of Turtles and Dugong within minutes of setting out to find them, but the thing that really amazed me most was the richness of Aboriginal culture still on Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island. While I was was out on a mens hunt with new friends I was seeing jet skis zip past and luxury vessels moored whilst the owners drank champagne on the sand cays. such a contrast to the ancient cultural practices I was witnessing. These three tribes having inhabited this island for at least 25000 years are part of the OLDEST LIVING CULTURE ON EARTH.
I hope this episode answers some of your questions regarding this controversial hunting practice and showcases the beauty of this ancient island.
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Thanks legends

[@Colorado_adventures]

Thanks for explainimg the importance of catching the traditional food of the land owners. Great episode 👏

[@WildReaches]

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@patrickselfe3262]

This is another awesome episode Nath! Its crazy how little we know about the culture and im so thankful to Mark, his kids and you for sharing with us

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Patrick. And yep big shoutout to Mark, Nicky and the family

[@JillyBean70]

Yes the truth should be told !!.....I learn something with every episode....keep up your great work to bring these issues to light ♥♥

[@WildReaches]

That’s nice to hear Jill.

[@stu8924]

Thank you for taking us all on such an amazing journey.

[@alanstock5618]

Hi Nathan i am really understanding where you are taking us all. Culture which is not ours but can be.. take what is only needed. Live your dreams and we will follow. Your love for country and land is inspiring you know what I'm trying to say.

[@WildReaches]

I’m hearing you Alan. Thanks mate

[@kevinsloan3019]

Very awsome!!! Love learning about the ways of different cultures!! Always been interested in the old ways i hunt the majority of the meat i eat and try to forage as much as possible thank you for inviting us along!!

[@micksoa.k.885]

Strady will have an influx of visitors as of now..... love your work mate.....

[@WildReaches]

Hopefully with a bit more eagerness to ask about the local culture too.

[@dmays67]

Fantastic videos mate. Love that you are shining a light on the people of this country and the bounty it offers in landscapes, seascapes, animals, plants and wildlife. So much for me to enjoy and learn from. As a recently arrived in QLD kiwi it is especially heart warming to find such a wealth of history, wonder and treasure on my back door. Please keep doing what you're doing. I'm sure I'm not alone in being so grateful for the time and effort you put into producing these episodes. Also won't lie, part of me loves your mobile setup!! kia kaha (be/stay strong) :)

[@WildReaches]

I’m glad you’ve found the channel mate. You’re so welcome, I love what I do. Being able to learn from these amzing people about this country we live on is very special to me

[@reddustadventures]

Loved this episode mate. Great to see another mob living a traditional lifestyle. Some great conversations had in this episode. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome

[@kccox3446]

Nath, Awesome!!! Journey Love the family input ❤️🙏can't wait for more 👋

[@WildReaches]

🤙🏼

[@denismartin4680]

Hello guys enjoy watching your episode's keep up the great work love it blessings from north Queensland tablelands 😊

[@randomuser4310]

lovin it like always mate, cheers

[@yusufsayed1583]

Awesome content and episode 👏 Beautiful place and scenery. Those kids are awesome 😊 thanks for sharing 👍 Greetings and cheers 🍻 mate from south africa 🇿🇦

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome Yusaf, glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@brucesailor5999]

Him again......good stuff..... keep doing what you doing.....love your videos

[@jayne3480]

This is so interesting and informative. Definitely something on my list of things to do one day! Thank you for sharing!

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome! Glad you’ve enjoyed it Jayne

[@emmaferrato3885]

What an amazing privilege to see the hunt and carving up! Thank you for filming

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome 👍🏼

[@jessyroberts7364]

Cool video man , soo good

[@Fitzy6722]

Great episode mate. Never got over there yet. spent me whole life growing up in qld. Going to have to put it on the list for sure👍🏽👍🏽

[@WildReaches]

It’s amazing mate, I highly recommend it

[@scottcoolum]

Awesome video yet again mate !! Best quote near the end from the youngsters " My Dad can drive with his knees " 😎

[@WildReaches]

Hahaha funny kids aye

[@jayhaagmans3377]

That was a really cool episode mate, and another amazing mob with another amazing story of survival and sustainability! And in a completely different area! So so cool man! I can really resonate with your direction legend, and I’m loving it, so so many untold stories we should all know! Thanks for sharing legend man! Safe travels and happy fishing and exploring mate! Yeeeew!🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@WildReaches]

Cheers Jay! Yew. Glad you’re loving it mate. You’re right there are a lifetime of stories to capture the rate I’m going.

[@jayhaagmans3377]

@@WildReaches keep it up mate!

[@tremaynedalgety4561]

Another great episode nath love ya work mate

[@WildReaches]

🙏🏼 thanks mate

[@dannysimons100]

Brilliant episode Nathan, thank you 🙏

[@WildReaches]

You’re welcome Danny. Glad you liked it

[@shivaniyoginimaa]

Thank you so much 🙏 You make the world a better place 💛 In devotion to Mother 🌼🙏Respect 🙏🕉

[@gooddifferentadventures]

Great episode thank you for so much great information

[@nevanalthaus2387]

Another great episode Mate Being so close to home Little bit disappointed you never took the family and showed your young fella Probably not quite ready for the turtle👍👍

[@WildReaches]

They’re all coming next trip. This was a reconnaissance. Perfect for the family

[@ravenfeader]

Loved it mate and it's great to see the people with their blend of 25k history and the modern world thriving .

[@WildReaches]

I agree, it’s proof that this can work. We can all be here together

[@steveclayton5240]

Absolutely awesome man, 👌🏽👌🏽🤝🙌🥇❤️

[@SteveWilshaw-dg4sw]

I've been loving this Adventure on my tv. It reminds me when I was young fella, I worked on Bromley Station in from Morton Telegraph Station for 18 months. Temple Bay was the coastline (plenty of glass balls and big shells) not as much rubbish back in the 70's. Was between the Pascoe river North to the Batavia/Wenlock. Then I got work on Strathmore Station in the Gulf for 18 months. I loved it. Hard, long days but beautiful and Wild. Plenty of fish n scrub turkey an beef of course. Mappoon north of Weipa was great. I was almost 16 when I went up and now at almost 64, it is close to the top of my "Bucket List". Since I found your show I've been trying to watch every episode but they are random. So watched some more than twice. Super Jealous Man.

[@907pikealaska5]

Im going to have to catch all these shows brother, fine work, so much in common to Alaska indigenous subsistence really feeling the parallel's

[@WildReaches]

I dont know much about Alaskas history but the wilderness factor seems similar to Northern Australia

[@garthoberg8853]

Great mate love what you do cheers

[@eugenematthews1981]

You are broaching a widely unpopular topic, not only in Oz but in other countries, with other first nations people. These histories are very similair, but thanks to colonialism, a vaste majority of stories remain untold. With great thought and articulation you are giving old stories new life. Awesome

[@WildReaches]

I hope so mate, it’s going to be a long journey but I’m so intrigued and love every minute of it.

[@eugenematthews1981]

Hi Nath, I'm beginning to get withdrawal symptoms. Craving more/ new content pls

[@user-sr8vv3ow4z]

Doing Indigenous perspectives at Robina on the Gold Coast and thought I would show this to my year 8 class. They all loved it. Great stuff. Thanks heaps.

[@WildReaches]

That’s awesome. That episode was filmed very close to your home there. Glad you and kids enjoyed it.

[@nftarchitect2522]

I’m glad you’re bringing this to everyone. And it’s different seeing it from my back yard. But good. Catch what you need only is great.

[@WildReaches]

Amazing so close to Brisbane hey 👌🏼

[@nftarchitect2522]

@@WildReaches I’ll be looking to go on a tour.

[@roypowell3450]

Hi Nath we enjoyed part of this very much, I think you know what I mean😉. Anyway we live about 30 miles from Stradbroke, Nr Eye in Suffolk. The Earl of Stradbroke was Baron Rouse of Dennington near Stradbroke 1796 then in 1796 he was made Viscount of Dunwich which is on the Suffolk coast. Before in 1821 he was John Rouse The Earl of Stradbroke.. Its in a very pretty part of Suffolk. Well you have a lot of catching up to do, we left you two previous episodes and two of your 3 minute catch ups to see😗. Mel kept us in the loop bless her....we know you are busy. Take care The Wild Screechers! UK

[@WildReaches]

Wow! How cool is that getting your insight from over the pond there! Thanks guys. I’ll try catch up on everything as I get reception. Season 8 had been great so far.

[@roypowell3450]

@@WildReaches If you need any other info, you know where we are! 🍻🍻

[@roypowell3450]

Just changing the subject...have you looked at Bruder trailers?? Look ideal for your life style Nath! Cheers mate...

[@Skybaby812]

I truly admire your work, absolutely Livin the dream 🫲🏽🙌🏽🫱🏽

[@WildReaches]

🙏🏼

[@kyleserbatoio3286]

First wild reaches episode ive watched , very grateful to call this place home and the bay my backyard. It’s stunning and a lot of people take it for granted ! Very disappointing to know mark hasn’t done a tour since the crocodile incident… a lot of people made a mockery of it and it’s disheartening. I’m very thankful to have some of this culture in my blood line . Thanks mate ! Defently going to check out some of your other videos now

[@WildReaches]

Glad you found us. And glad I came to explore your backyard. Truly beautiful place, I’m coming back in a few weeks to see everyone.

[@chefcamsey1375]

Great content 👍

[@MICKMAKO13]

Onya nath another great episode as usual..you do good job on showing the culture of every mob and traditional owners of were you are and seeing the youngins learning from the elders is inspirational 45mins from the city and these kids are jumpin on turtles and dugong eating proper tucker and learning there culture..proper respect bro..and have you heard from jordo is he still working at the butchers.....

[@WildReaches]

Cheers Mick, glad you’re enjoying it mate. Yep he’s still at the butcher, we catch up often

[@MICKMAKO13]

@@WildReaches jordo's a proper good fella you and him make the best vids bro plus he out fishes you lol go the slim twitcher ...

[@MICKMAKO13]

@@WildReaches jordo for 2IC bruz lol...

[@4x4andfishing]

Great to see that some culture still lives on where cities and suburbs have taken over so much ancient land, rain forest and fertile land

[@WildReaches]

I agree

[@roysmythe3760]

Thanks mate

[@markgross3227]

Maaaate .,I'm sure we have met a couple times before. I have spent time in Torres Strait Islands. Back in 1997. It was the best 19 months of my life. I have still to this day .Have the utmost respect for the people who are living on and within the land.. true country people.... you do country people proud. Ps topsy manna like you ay.......lol

[@WildReaches]

Glad you’ve been out and experienced it all too mate. There is so much to see and so many beautiful people to meet in this country.

[@robfur]

great video mate .. Looks like I have a new KZbin channel to watch 👍👍👍👍

[@Hogbellylife]

Australia has always been my dream location to visit. Sad to say it will probably never happen.

[@craigsteiner3481]

Stayed in hostel accommodation for a school camp back in 1986-1987 between amity & point lookout . Went to brown Lake ( tea tree Lake) but were thought back then about aboriginal inhabitants & massacres, as well as mining ( when it was still going ) and the rights of the original land owners & recognition !!! Still did the mangrove walks with wildlife guides who back then still recognised the original owners ,tribes , land names & more ??? Still remember that camp to this very day !!!!

[@WildReaches]

That’s great that you were taught the truth about it all way back then Craig. I feel that island is a good example of how the two cultures/ worlds can blend together. Still needs work but it’s better than other areas iv seen

[@eugeneschroeder7359]

Awesome buddy, shout out from south africa

[@WildReaches]

👍🏼

[@user-ly2pe3el6j]

Nice to get to know the culture of your country. Greetings from holland 👌🙏🤙

[@WildReaches]

👍🏼

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Good to see it happening & working, I don't know why it doesn't happen down here. I enjoyed what was shown Looking forward to see what they do with the Bunya nuts, i've got a pill here that a mate brought back from up the mountain. ( There are some trees around here Nath that produce every few years ) Cheers

[@WildReaches]

Hey Stevo! Bunya pine down there??

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

​@@WildReaches Yep, I know of 3 trees that fruit & we planted some more after sprouting some nut seeds Newcastle outskirts & the Central coast (40mins south) Their nice roasted with a bit of salt 👍👍

[@laytoncurrie4070]

Huge fan, Love your videos. So Deadly seeing you on my Island home Minjerribah. I’ve always said you should go over Straddie you’re in good hands with my Uncle Mark. He knows his stuff and is a great Bloke. Yura (welcome)

[@WildReaches]

Thanks Layton, beautiful island mate, loved every minute there!

[@jamesogden7457]

Bring back Dan for in depth croc baiting fun

[@GrowbaG2381]

Never thought about it before but you could really crack yourself on the turtle diving for it

[@WildReaches]

Haha definitely

[@lukeeldridge]

Hey Nath those midyum berries grow all along from Moreton bay to bundy, they’re all through Noosa NP, I pick them all the time mate

[@WildReaches]

Really! Iv never seen them. I’ll be looking now though

[@lukeeldridge]

@@WildReaches I can send you a pin to acres of them mate!! They only grow in our area.

[@superfluityme]

When was the croc sighting? I noticed in the last few years there have been Barramundi being seen and caught along the coast down to the Gold Coast. When I was a kid there were no barramundi caught down here. The closest south they were caught back then (that I know of) was Tin Can Bay. I was wondering when the first crocs would turn up.

[@WildReaches]

Apparently crocs have been in one of the local rivers there before the Logan or Coomera river. The one mark spotted was earlier this year. Only a few months before I was there I think.

[@superfluityme]

@@WildReaches I looked up the croc in Logan River. That one was seen back in 1905.

[@seancappell1593]

Legend

[@danielwilson8105]

Just listening to mark talk about the management from parks and wildlife. being a custodian of his land in regards to the croc it should be that he being on country, should act as the first representative and his position should be one that is the most important. If he sights a croc or anything else for that matter it should be acting apon no questions asked!! He is part of the rightful owners so obviously he has the authority and right to protect his land. Let alone will always have the best interests of conservation and sustainability. Parks and wildlife 🙄🙄 pull ya heads in. Misssing a great opportunity for mark to help and be a great asset.

[@WildReaches]

Spot on mate 👌🏼

[@pirththee]

Interesting. As long as it is sustainable no worries. The last group that you were with took a little nick out of the turtle to check on fat content. Did these guys do that too?

[@WildReaches]

No I asked them that but they don’t.

[@paultherockhound7277]

Nathan that's up he road from me gold coast spend alot off my time fishing south staddie camping been to Moreton Island couple time Fraser the are all great places if you can the tour you toke in rockie I would like to now the name please thanks mate awesome vid as always

[@WildReaches]

Sorry did you say the tour in Rocky?

[@paultherockhound7277]

@@WildReaches yes mate

[@archiebrown5298]

Very happy the tribe decided that they had food for the day and let the Turtle go. I really appreciate their mature decision. It is legal to take dugong and turtles for subsistence use but its not like you MUST! It is sad that this useful source of food is no longer or barely sustainable.

[@tammygardiner7162]

Love ya work m8!!! I wish I could get a glass off next day off work Anywhere close to the glass off of your 👀

[@claudiodippolito5686]

Hey I’d rather the people and their kids learning this stuff than what they’re doing in Alice Springs

[@donherbert7826]

Mate i was born here 1975 I'm Australian living on the largest island in the world and smallest continent. I'm endogenous born in Australia just as endogenous as the Indians that walked here thousands of years ago. Australian Aborigines' originated from India and I'm part Aboriginal its all true bru

[@ktmmandan3672]

Yeewwwew another ripper of an episode....

[@wozzyb80]

Hey mate, I thought it was spelt Minjerribah, is there a different spelling?

[@WildReaches]

Haha it is, iv misspelt it. Thanks mate, I didn’t see that

[@shanemoore8402]

Did they see Mr crocodile again

[@WildReaches]

Not yet mate

[@Blumack21]

Focus on humanity with each other lessons the paranoia and or racial differences and discrimination. I try to treat each person as an equal today.

[@WildReaches]

🙏🏼

[@waynefawkes1556]

Doing what was always done by there ancestors, nothing to worry about here.

[@TH-cl5be]

dont know why ya blur stuff out m8 ya can see everything on youtube even executions, it doesnt need hiding people have to understand how things are done

[@DavidBulsey]

Them mob NUNUKUL Tribe or no ?

[@martinholroyd7605]

I understand where your coming from...but its bloody uncomfortable to see a beautiful animal killed....

[@jasoreed]

Didnt the murries tell you what the proper name for that country is … since you were eating it.

[@mrkanangra]

Viscount is pronounced " Vi-Count" - just letting you know 😍

[@WildReaches]

Thankyou. 👌🏼

[@claudiodippolito5686]

You still alive tiger?

[@jamesdurham2590]

I'm sue the dogs soon if they don't get rid of there vaccine policy

[@chisel1000]

The right to kill protected species of animals and call it a handed down custom is totally wrong and unjustifiable in today's world. If these ancestors of native people lived as their ancestors did then I along with a vast number of Australians could accept the right given to them to hunt what others are prohibited from hunting. It should be remembered that in times past these people hunted in dug out type sea going vessels and used spears and other primitive weapons to take a meagre ration from the sea in order to survive. Today they search out these animals in fast motorised boats and have no real need of the food and the animals they slaughter under pseudo name of tradition and customs. They live as any other Australian in homes and have the wherewith all to purchase their food just as every other white Australian does while enjoying an easy life style compared to what their ancestors did. This is unjustifiable slaughter of native protected animals and cannot be justified by any means.

[@MrOwie20]

19:10

[@DM1977_]

Wah wah wah 😢

[@duggz4209]

see you don't use your brain very well these tribes that still live this way are healthier then us ones that are closer to big cities and you know why? because our diets have changed from our traditional food to you processed crap and that's why we have heart problems diabetes high blood pressure and the list goes on yet the tribes living in remote communities that live off traditional food have near none of those health issues...