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 HUGE!

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 where a firearm was pointed at another hunter, thankfully without tragic consequences. Finally, Chris explores the importance of accountability in the hunting community, and how hunters can support one another in maintaining both high community and high standards of safety, responsibility, and respect in the field.

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 the outdoors. It’s also a reminder of the real opportunities for women in Australia’s hunting community — with Linda standing out as a role model for what’s possible.

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.

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

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 concept of a 'mountain top experience' and its significance. Plus, enjoy an exclusive sneak peek at what's coming in 2025.

AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB: Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club!

www.australianhunters.com.au

We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community.

Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as:

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like minded people and share life together.

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 Huntsman.  

Given my almost exclusive background in public land hunting I think the assumption people have at the moment is that I've changed, and now all I'm doing is private land hunting???

The good news is that I've hitting the public state forests more then ever in between filming episodes for the show... You're just not been seeing these hunts in my videos.

Why? Well this is because I've set aside this time just for me. It's my personal hunting time, something sacred I can retreat into without the pressure of 'producing' something. Just me, my rifle and the wild places and animals. Nothing else.

This is how I've been protecting my love of hunting, whilst still getting out there and producing quality hunting content.

The good news is that there is plenty of public land hunting coming up in the second half of Season 2. So I hope that those of you who enjoy public land hunting (like me) get something out of it.

Given peoples concerns I have been thinking about the topic quite a lot. And in true The Huntsman style I've recorded a video tackling this prickly topic.

Is one better then the other? Is private land hunting even hunting???? What about 'high fence' hunting? Tune in to hear my thoughts.

WATCH EPISODE AS A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XOYoZPdNvt4. Or simply search 'The Australian Huntsman' in YouTube and find the podcast playlist on the channel to watch all podcast videos.

AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB: Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club!

www.australianhunters.com.au

We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community.

Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as:

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like minded people and share life together.

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 difficult and ultimately rewarding.

WATCH EPISODE AS A VIDEO: Rather watch this episode as a video? Simply search 'The Australian Huntsman' in YouTube or check out this playlist on the channel.

AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB: Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club!

www.australianhunters.com.au

We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community.

Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as:

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like minded people and share life together.

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 watch episode one from season two of The Huntsman here https://youtu.be/iXwPmktXmXA or watch the bonus episode here https://youtu.be/y1o4Iu_SVEc

WATCH VIDEO VERSION:

You can watch the YouTube version of this podcast here https://youtu.be/uAAfon_iEYo

AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB:

Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club www.australianhunters.com.au.

We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community.

Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as:

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like-minded people and share life together.

In this episode of The Huntsman Podcast Chris Waters speaks with Michael Abdennour, owner and operator of Eagleye Hunting Gear and Smart Rest.

WATCH PODCAST EPISODE AS A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Khxboe8I8L8.

AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB: Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club!

www.australianhunters.com.au

We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community.

Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as:

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like minded people and share life together.

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.

WATCH EPISODE AS A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/t-x8LI-1lQQ or check out this playlist on The Huntsman YouTube the channel to see other episodes in video format.

AUDIO ONLY PODCAST CHANNELS : If you want to enjoy just the audio you can listen in to the The Australian Huntsman Podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google  Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music/Auditable, Tune In/Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Samsung, Podcaster and Stitcher. Just search 'The Australian Huntsman Podcast'

AUSTRALIAN HUNTERS CLUB: Support yourself and this podcast by joining the Australian Hunters Club!

www.australianhunters.com.au

We are a diverse and authentic community of like minded & passionate Aussie hunters who care about hunting & the life and fullness it provides. New hunters & veterans, deer, waterfowl, pig, fox, rabbit, large game hunters, all hunters are welcome in our community.

Through our hunting club membership you can get access to free member hosted hunts, events as well as:

• go in the draw to win monthly hunting product gear giveaways

Benefits aside, ultimately people join our hunting club because they share our passion and enthusiasm for hunting in Australia and want to connect with like minded people and share life together.