The Huntsman Podcast
by The Huntsman
Australian Hunting at it’s finest. Deep and engaging conversations with interesting Australian hunters: hunting stories, ethics, values, tips and knowledge sharing. Hosted by Chris Waters (The Australian Huntsman) this is a podcast that’s happy to by pass the small talk about the weather and cut straight to the real and meaningful conversations about the lifestyle we all know and love.
Episodes
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Announcing Season 5: Nyora Station
If you tuned in for the season finale of our New Zealand adventure, you already caught a glimpse of what’s coming next. For the first time in the history of The Huntsman, we’ve managed to roll straight from one season into the next without a break. It’s a testament to the incredible dedication of...
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Reflections on the High Country & The Road to Season 4
Season 3 is officially in the books—and Season 4 is only days away! After a month of grinding in the Victorian High Country, exploring fresh faces of public land and helping others realize their Sambar dreams, it all came down to a single solo mission. In the Season 3 finale, Chris heads back…
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Southern Alps Bound: The New Zealand Blueprint
Pack your bags and check your zero—The Huntsman is headed across the ditch. In this podcast exclusive, Chris breaks down the master plan for his upcoming departure to the South Island of New Zealand. From touching down in Nelson to the moment the rotors spin up with Helicopters Nelson, he dives...
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The Huntsman 2026 Plans & Reflections
Every December I come back to this same spot in the state forest to take a breath, look back on the year, and talk openly about what’s coming next. 2025 was massive for The Huntsman — we launched huntingcourses.com.au, Australia’s new online hunting education platform, and we filmed (and started...
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Taking ownership
In this episode, Chris Waters reflects on a recent hunt where he recognised that he didn’t follow best practice as closely as he should have—specifically around the use of binoculars and the importance of identifying game. Using this as a learning opportunity also Chris unpacks the legal...
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I wasn't ready to shoot | Lynda Johnson
In this episode of Hunt Stories, Chris Waters from The Huntsman sits down with professional hunting guide Linda Johnson from Havago Australia — one of the country’s premier hunting outfitters. Linda shares how she came to hunting later in life, the intense story of her first hunt (which didn’t go...
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"I thought he was dead..." | Matty Wright
The following is a conversation with Matty Wright, renowned hunting dog breeder, hunting guide, one of the most beloved personalities in the Australian Hunting community, and good friend of mine. In July of 2023 Matty and his nephew were involved in a tragic hunting accident that made nationwide...
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We need to control the hunting narrative through public & online discourse!
Join Chris Waters on a scenic drive to Mildura as he reflects on key milestones achieved by The Huntsman brand. Along the way, Chris discusses why it's crucial for hunters to control the narrative around hunting in Australia by addressing tough topics publicly and online. He also delves into the...
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Private AND public land hunting in Australia
In this episode, I (Chris Waters) clear up some misconceptions about both public and private land hunting in Australia, and discusses the unique benefits each offers. Many of you have voiced your concerns about the amount of private land hunting you've seen me doing recently in Season 2 of The...
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Disaster stories from an Australian hunting TV show
In this episode, I (Chris Waters) tell some crazy stories from the trips where we filmed episodes 1 and 2 of The Huntsman season 2, as well as reflect on some of the challenges we encountered when filming. I also speak a little bit about what makes producing this Australian hunting TV show both...
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My worst shooting... ever | Dodge Keir
In this episode of The Huntsman Podcast Chris Waters speaks for the second time with Dodge Keir international hunting booking agent, owner and operator of Accurate Hunts education courses, and host of the Australian hunting podcast Accurate Hunts: A Life Outdoors @accuratehunts During this...
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Inventing hunting technologies and tools | Michael Abdennour
In this episode of The Huntsman Podcast Chris Waters speaks with Michael Abdennour, owner and operator of Eagleye Hunting Gear and Smart Rest. During this conversation Michael talks about the story behind Eagleye's beginnings, what it takes to bring new hunting products to the Australian market…
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Convenience is killing you
Here is the sad truth. Many people in today's developed countries trade growth, opportunity for character building, and physical and emotional help for convenience. It's a plague that's slowly sucking the life out of humanity. In this episode, Chris Waters (The Huntsman) outlines the danger in…
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Did Chris die?
In this episode of the Huntsman Podcast Chris Waters going into detail regarding the reasons for his absence from the podcast channel and provides a update on what's coming up. WATCH EPISODE AS A VIDEO: Rather watch this episode as a video? Watch the video version here, or search 'The Huntsman'…
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Are we living in Walt Disney Land? The plight of the Australian brumby. | Pete Christian
In this episode of the Australian Huntsman Podcast Chris Waters speaks with Pete Christian, a multi generational resident of the Baw Baw region in Victoria, Australia, a lifelong Sambar deer hunter and brilliant sambar hunting guide through his business Baw Baw Adventures. During this…
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Can we have our ethics and eat them too? | Kyal Grant
In this episode of the Australian Huntsman Podcast Chris Waters speaks to Kyal Grant, personal friend, Queensland antique rifle hunter and all round deep thinker. The guys talk about the value of an animals life, the suffering that's required to obtain it and whether or not we can kill animals...
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The pros and cons of Australian hunting clubs & some nasty stories! | Ian Hurley
In this episode of the Australian Hunters Podcast Chris Waters speaks to Ian Hurley co host of @TheHuntersCampfire podcast and past president of the Queensland ADA branch. During this conversation Chris and Ian talk about Australian hunting clubs, the good, the bad and the ugly. Ian shares his...
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I (still) like guns | Australia’s biggest firearm legal battle! | Steve Lee
In this episode of the Australian Hunters Podcast Chris Waters The Australian Huntsman speaks to Steve Lee, Australian Country music artist and host of the famous (some say infamous) Australian shooting and hunting YouTube channel 'I Like Guns'. This is Steve's first media appearance since he…
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Truth, lies, faith & silence in hunting | Dodge Keir
In this episode of the Australian Hunters Podcast Chris Waters The Australian Huntsman speaks to Dodge Kier Australian hunter, hunting podcaster, international hunting booking agent and man of faith. In this conversation we talk about what role truth has to play in the hunting community. Is it ok...
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Pain, suffering, death & mental health in hunting | Liquid Antler
In this episode of the Australian Hunters Podcast Chris Waters The Australian Huntsman speaks to Jason Mensies from the popular Australian Hunting YouTube channel 'Liquid Antler'. In this conversation we talk openly about the intersection of pain, suffering, death and in hunting. Jason opened up...
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Introducing The Australian Huntsman Podcast
Welcome to the first The Australian Huntsman Podcast episode - #1 Introductions. There is no guest in this first episode, just me Chris Waters breaking down the goals of the podcast, format and a little bit of information about the values that sit behind it and what you can expect. If you love...
About this show
Australian Hunting at it’s finest. Deep and engaging conversations with interesting Australian hunters: hunting stories, ethics, values, tips and knowledge sharing. Hosted by Chris Waters (The Australian Huntsman) this is a podcast that’s happy to by pass the small talk about the weather and cut straight to the real and meaningful conversations about the lifestyle we all know and love.
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