Queye TV The Huntsman
Documentary
The Huntsman
2023
3 Seasons 30 Episodes
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Join Chris Waters and his friends as they explore Australia's wild places, showcasing hunting like you've never seen before. The series focuses on the thrill of the chase, sustainable harvesting, and the art of cooking wild game meat.

Episodes

Shoot the kid!?!
Episode 1

Shoot the kid!?!

Chris stalks meat goats in the Northern Tablelands of NSW to fill the freezer. The mission becomes a test of precision and ethics when a successful harvest leaves him in a dicey tactical situation.

Shhh! Sneaky goat ambush
Episode 2

Shhh! Sneaky goat ambush

Chris and Jordi scale rugged peaks for rutting billy goats. The adventure features expert stalking tips and a unique culinary twist as they prepare an unconventional wild game delicacy.

Would YOU take this shot?
Episode 3

Would YOU take this shot?

In the NSW bush, Chris, Jordi, and Dodge hunt wild fallow deer. After a successful harvest, the team demonstrates the field-to-table process by baking homemade wild venison pies.

Caught by surprise!
Episode 4

Caught by surprise!

Exploring the breathtaking High Country with Pete from Baw Baw Adventures, Chris pursues Sambar. When a shot proves difficult, the duo must utilize expert tracking skills to follow a blood trail.

DANGEROUS Mountain hunt???
Episode 5

DANGEROUS Mountain hunt???

Chris and Jordi scale a mountain in search of rutting billy goats, sharing hunting tips and laughs before preparing an epic goat testicle recipe.

Feathers and Shells
Episode 6

Feathers and Shells

Chris joins Troy from Honkers Hunters for an action-packed duck season opener in Victoria. The hunt concludes with a masterclass as Troy prepares his legendary duck schnitzel burgers.

Windy Fallow Deer Hunt
Episode 7

Windy Fallow Deer Hunt

Battling brutal Tasmanian wind and rain, Chris teams up with local hunters Colm and Tom. Using electric bikes, the team faces the elements to stalk black fallow deer in a test of stealth.

Where did they go?
Episode 8

Where did they go?

Chris takes first-time hunter Jecerey into the Victorian High Country. The pair tracks fresh Sambar sign, testing their patience against the "Ghost of the Bush" in an introductory mountain hunt.

Red Deer Redemption
Episode 9

Red Deer Redemption

Chris brings club member KC to Nyora, Queensland, to secure his first Australian deer. Chris takes a backseat to help his friend master his nerves and find success alongside mates Brad and Linda.

Sneaky 12 point Red Stag hunt
Episode 10

Sneaky 12 point Red Stag hunt

In the Season 1 finale, Chris chases a monster 6x6 Red Stag in Nyora. Joined by mates KC and Brad, he navigates buffalo and mysterious finds in a high-stakes hunt for the "Red Stag's crown."

The fall that changed the hunt
Episode 1

The fall that changed the hunt

Chris, Jordi, and Dodge trek into the NSW wilds for fallow deer and goat. The team enjoys a successful start until a fateful fall changes the entire course of the hunt.

Fallow deer & thermal tech
Episode 2

Fallow deer & thermal tech

Chris, Michael, and Habeeb assist local farmers with deer and fox management. Using cutting-edge thermal tech, they navigate rugged terrain to demonstrate the future of nocturnal pest control.

Hunting Monster Chital
Episode 3

Hunting Monster Chital

Chris and Bill stalk bucks in South Australia during the peak breeding season. Amidst the chaos of the rut, the duo has close encounters before spotting a massive, unexpected Chital stag.

Feathers & Family
Episode 4

Feathers & Family

Chris joins the Playdon family at their wetland paradise to celebrate duck hunting culture. This episode highlights intergenerational skill building and nature-focused family values.

Camel hunt & meat harvest
Episode 5

Camel hunt & meat harvest

Chris and mates KC, Brad, and Scott venture deep into the outback to harvest a wild camel. A celebration of mateship, action-packed stalks, and field-to-fork wild game cooking.

Twilight billy goat & rusa
Episode 6

Twilight billy goat & rusa

Continuing the outback journey, Chris supports KC in his mission to fill the freezer. The focus is on the selfless joy of hunting as KC targets wild goat and Rusa deer.

Fallow bucks causing trouble
Episode 7

Fallow bucks causing trouble

Chris hunts elusive fallow bucks in central NSW. With the deer on high alert after a heavy rut, Chris relies on persistence and woodcraft to secure organic food in a solo mission.

Rifle vs. Recurve
Episode 8

Rifle vs. Recurve

It’s firepower vs. tradition as Chris (rifle) challenges Gordo (recurve) to see who can harvest a Sambar stag first. Gordo has the home advantage, but Chris has the reach in this mountain showdown.

Sambar deer close engagement
Episode 9

Sambar deer close engagement

Chris and mate Luke Dobson head into the Victorian High Country. Utilizing the skills of pointers and hounds, they navigate dense bush in search of the legendary and elusive Sambar deer.

Buffalo hunt & meat harvest
Episode 10

Buffalo hunt & meat harvest

In the Season 2 finale, Chris, Brad, and Lynda pursue the mighty Water Buffalo. One of Australia's most dangerous animals, these beasts test the team’s grit in a mission to fill the freezer.

I smell stag!
Episode 1

I smell stag!

Chris kicks off Season 3 in the Victorian High Country with Brad and Linda. They find fresh stag sign in a new corner of the bush, but local hounds complicate the hunt before a campfire feast.

Chasing Ghosts in the Wet
Episode 2

Chasing Ghosts in the Wet

Chris and Luke Dobson hunt the wet High Country with pointers Ryder and Remi. Despite tough conditions after heavy rain, the team pushes deep into the bush for Sambar and venison curry.

Breaking the curse
Episode 3

Breaking the curse

Chris joins Scott and Jody Johnson in the misty High Country to break a dry spell. After enduring freezing gullies and a cold creek bath, the team secures a big moment that ends with a bang.

-6°C Frozen Sambar Hunt
Episode 4

-6°C Frozen Sambar Hunt

Chris and Jordi brave -6°C temps in the High Country, using tree stands to hunt public land Sambar. The team tests their grit before Jordi prepares fresh venison tartare in the field.

Blood on the trees
Episode 5

Blood on the trees

The team pushes deeper into the Victorian High Country for better grounds. With local deer on edge, they relocate camp further into the bush to continue their rugged public land adventure.

Tumbling bullets
Episode 6

Tumbling bullets

Chris pushes into the thickest bush he has ever hunted. In cold, steep, and rugged country, the pair is stalked by wild dogs and faces a close encounter with a wary Sambar stag.

Sambar Deer Got the Drop on Us
Episode 7

Sambar Deer Got the Drop on Us

The Victorian High Country adventure continues in new territory. Chris is joined by Cass Fleming for their first hunt; she takes the shot while Chris provides backup from the binoculars.

The High Country Doesn’t Forgive
Episode 8

The High Country Doesn’t Forgive

After a month of grinding in the High Country, it comes down to this: one final day, one solo mission, and one last chance for Chris to fill the freezer for himself.

The Mountain Gave Up a Sambar
Episode 9

The Mountain Gave Up a Sambar

Persistence pays off in this grueling episode where the vertical terrain and thick scrub finally yield to Chris's tracking skills, resulting in a successful Sambar harvest.

No Pants, Big Deer
Episode 10

No Pants, Big Deer

In a memorable season finale, the crew experiences the highs and lows of the bush, culminating in a successful big deer harvest and plenty of laughs around the campfire.

Cast

Jordi Ellingham

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Brad Johnson

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Lynda Johnson

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Scott Johnson

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Kahlan Commerford

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Luke Dobson

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Cassandra Flemming

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Regan Johnston

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Jordan Asquith

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Chris Waters

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Crew

Linc Boyack

Director of Photography

Mia Rodgers

Camera Operator

Chris Waters

Director

Chris Waters

Editor

Chris Waters

Producer

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