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The Huntsman Podcast

https://thehuntsman.com.au/

Join host Chris Waters on The Huntsman Podcast as he speaks with influential, knowledgeable, wise, and interesting hunters in Australia and aboard. We all love hunting for different reasons, the thrill of the chase, feeding your family clean organic meat, connecting with nature and animals, developing hunting and wilderness skills and knowledge and pushing your body and mind to their limits. In this podcast we get together to celebrate and champion the hunting lifestyle, learning and growing

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All Episodes

57:14

Southern Alps Bound: The New Zealand Blueprint

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2026/02/05

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 deep into the logistics, the nerves, and the raw excitement of a trip that has been months in the making. This isn’t just a casual hunt; it’s a two-stage tactical insertion into some crazy terrain. Chris

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25:54

The Huntsman 2026 Plans & Reflections

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/12/08

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 rolling out) Season 3. And we’re only just getting warmed up. In this video I share what’s ahead for 2026 and what you can expect from The Huntsman as we move into another big year. 2026 is going to be

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19:18

Taking ownership #15

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/09/08

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 requirements around safe and ethical hunting in Australia, and why correct identification is non-negotiable.The discussion also touches on a recent article in a hunting magazine highlighting a serious incident

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19:07

I wasn't ready to shoot | Lynda Johnson #14

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/07/31

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 to plan), and how that moment became the turning point that pushed her to grow into the skilled and passionate hunter she is today. This is a story of grit, learning through failure, and finding purpose in

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01:20:02

"I thought he was dead..." | Matty Wright #9

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/01/09

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 news in which Matty's nephew was shot. During this conversation, Matty and I explore in detail what happened during this accident, making a point of not shying away from difficult moments or painful

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01:05:31

#9 My worst shooting... ever | Dodge Keir

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/03/29

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 conversation Chris and Dodge talk about the challenges of filming an Australian hunting TV show, the Australian hunting podcast space as well as what it looks like to run a hunting education program.You can

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23:13

#8 - Convenience is killing you

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/01/03

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 the belief that just because something is convenient or easy doesn't mean that it is good and that a balance between easy and difficult things is the path toward a full and rich life. Engaging in outdoor

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32:55

#7 - Did Chris die?

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2023/12/05

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' on YouTube, or check out this playlist on the channel. AUDIO ONLY PODCAST CHANNELS : If you are wanting to enjoy just the audio you can listen in to the The Australian Huntsman Podcast via Apple Podcasts,

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01:07:02

#6 - Pete Christian - Are we living in Walt Disney...

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2023/03/19

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 conversation Chris and Pete discuss Pete's family connection to the region and how his grandfather migrated over after the war, how the Baw Baw regions sambar deer populations have changed and how the Australian

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01:28:57

#5 - Kyal Grant: Can we have our ethics and eat them...

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2023/01/25

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 while maintaining our ethics. Kyal has some interesting and unique positions on 'right' and 'wrong' as well as the value of personal suffering as it pertains to growth favouring a self hatred that many people

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01:33:14

#4 - Ian Hurley - The pros and cons of Australian...

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/12/28

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 unique insights having been involved in a few different clubs, leading clubs as well as starting his own new venture and has some fantastic insights worth hearing. What Ian and I both agree on is that it's

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01:30:26

#3 - Steve Lee - I (still) like guns | Australia’s...

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/11/30

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 lost his firearms licenses and permits (and over 100 guns) 10 years ago, in what became known as Australia's biggest firearms legal case. In this conversation Steve and I go over genesis of the I Like Guns

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01:52:41

#2 - Dodge Keir - Truth, lies, faith & silence in...

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/10/26

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 to lie or exaggerate the success of a hunt, the size of the trophy, the experience and story itself? Are white lies harmless if they help you connect with other hunters? We also discuss Dodges faith and how

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01:32:17

#1 - Liquid Antler - Pain, suffering, death & mental...

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/10/01

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 about a recent tragedy that saw two of his friends die from suicide last year and how used hunting and exercise as we way to make sense of the chaos. Death is not an easy thing to talk about, but by doing to

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09:12

#0 - Introducing The Australian Huntsman Podcast

The Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/09/01

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 hunting in Australia, whether that be deer, pigs, goat, ducks, buffalo, quail, foxes, rabbits hare or anything else, I'm sure you will love this podcast. I've been really looking forward to starting up this

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