The Women Who Hunt Podcast

In this episode of the Women Who Hunt Podcast, I sit down with Karlen Klopper — competitive target shooter, community builder, and a thoughtful voice in an industry.

Karlen shares her hunting experiences in South Africa, growing up around firearms, and how those early experiences shaped her respect for the outdoors and the tools we use. We talk about what it’s really like to be a competition shooter, the discipline and mindset requ...

In this episode of the Women Who Hunt Podcast, I’m joined by Mel and Alyssa from HVTM Outdoors for a genuine, grounded conversation about growing up in a hunting and shooting family and what it’s really like to live and work in the outdoor industry as women.

Mel and Alyssa are sisters who were raised in the outdoors, surrounded by firearms, hunting, and a strong sense of community. In this conversation, we talk about their early ex...

In this episode of the Women Who Hunt Podcast, we sit down with 14-year-old trap shooter Chloe Hughes-Gage, one of Australia’s most exciting young talents in clay target shooting.

Chloe recently stunned the field at the 2025 Victorian State Trap Carnival, taking home five major titles including Ladies State Single Barrel Champion, C-Grade Champion of Champions, and Sub-Junior Champion. She shares how she first discovered shooting t...

Different stories. Different journeys. Brought together by the same concern.

A rushed bill. Little to no consultation. And real consequences for women who live, train, hunt, and compete responsibly.

Women United brings together women from across the hunting, shooting, training, and competition space to talk calmly and honestly about what proposed legislative changes actually mean in real life — not theory.

This episode explores why...

In this episode of the Women Who Hunt Podcast, we explore what it really means to stay calm when it counts.

Hybrid athlete and podcaster Monique McCreanor joins us to talk about competing in high-pressure hybrid events that combine endurance, strength, and precision — including shooting and other outdoor skills.

We dive into how athletes learn to control breathing, focus the mind, and trust themselves under fatigue, and why those s...

This special collaboration brings together independent hunting and outdoor podcast hosts from across Australia for a calm, evidence-based discussion on proposed changes to firearms legislation in New South Wales and beyond.

We begin by acknowledging the tragic events that have reignited public debate, and we extend our sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and affected communities. These losses deserve thoughtful, res...

Most people think you need to start young. Donna Hobden proves them wrong.

Her journey is fearless, grounded, and full of the kind of honesty that hits home.

This episode dives into the remarkable moment Donna decided to step onto the range for the very first time — not in her twenties, not in her forties, but at sixty! What followed wasn’t just learning how to shoot. It was confidence. It was community. It was a rediscovery of cou...

In this special edition of Women Who Hunt, I sit down with Christie Green — land and water steward, landscape architect, educator, hunter, and author of the powerful memoir Moonlight Elk: One Woman’s Hunt for Food and Freedom.

I first discovered Christie through her book on Audible, and the moment I pressed play, I couldn’t stop listening. Her voice, her honesty, and the way she moves through the wild with intention and courage res...

In this episode, we sit down with Aleesha Comley, a leading voice in the modern muzzleloading community and a powerful inspiration for female hunters across Australia and beyond. As the driving force behind KNO3CS, Aleesha shares her passion for traditional muzzleloaders, black powder shooting, and her incredible experience firing replica cannon — a rare and exciting part of the sport that sets her apart.

Aleesha opens up about how...

In this episode of Women Who Hunt, Carly sits down with Rachel Hobden, whose story begins in the paddocks of the South West Slopes — following her dad through pest control missions, fox calling nights, and early lessons on respect for the land, the animal, and the hunt.

As a child, Rachel wasn’t allowed to shoot yet, but she was right there beside her dad, hauling the gut pile under a tree to watch foxes come in. Those memories nev...

In this episode of Women Who Hunt, I sit down with Nat from Boaring Australia — one of Australia’s most authentic hunting voices. Nat shares her journey into hunting, life on the land, and raising a family deeply connected to the outdoors.

We talk about hunting with dogs, staying true to ethical practices, and what it’s like to share their story with the world through YouTube. It’s a real, heartfelt conversation about respect for t...

In this episode, Carly sits down with the incredible Kadz Huntress — a passionate hunter, mum, and advocate for ethical, sustainable hunting.

Kadz shares her story of learning the craft from her father and now teaching her son, creating a powerful generational legacy built on respect, connection, and the wild. From being featured on The Project to breaking stereotypes in the outdoors, this conversation is real, raw, and deeply insp...

In this episode of Women Who Hunt, we sit down with Cass Fleming, known to many as The Aussie Adventuress — hunter, educator, and advocate for ethical hunting and sustainable game meat. Cass shares her story of how she turned a passion for the outdoors into a platform that inspires women to embrace wild spaces, get hands-on with their food, and live life with purpose.

🎯 Topics include: • Her journey from new hunter to educator • T...

In this episode of the Women Who Hunt Podcast, I sit down with Denise Fowkes, co-owner of CQ Scopes in Theodore, QLD, and the driving force behind the Queensland Arms Fairs at Beenleigh, Maryborough, and Toowoomba.

Denise shares her story of building a regional business, running some of Queensland’s biggest community events, and leading from the front as a woman in the Australian shooting and hunting industry.

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In our last episode, we sat down with Charli VanDeelen — and listeners loved hearing her story of growing up in a hunting family. Her reflections on those early adventures in the outdoors really resonated, reminding us how important it is to share traditions and pass knowledge from one generation to the next.

This week, we’re keeping that momentum going with another incredible young woman: Lucy from Thornton Hunting & Outdoors....

In this solo episode, I take you back through my journey with deer — from magical early encounters on misty lakes in my twenties, to filming Glenn and Ethan’s first reds at Happy Valley, to the countless lessons I learned in the bush with Lawson from Natures Perks.

With my Tikka .308 in hand, I finally stepped out from behind the camera and into the hunter’s seat. What happened next was a series of stalks I’ll never forget — intens...

In this episode of Women Who Hunt, I sit down with Charli VanDeelen, a young hunter who grew up surrounded by the bush, rifles, and family traditions. Charli shares her earliest memories of hunting, what it’s like to grow up in a family where women are now leading the way in the outdoors, and the moments she’ll never forget — including her first goat.

This conversation is full of raw honesty, laughs, and the passion of a new genera...

In this heartfelt episode of Women Who Hunt, I sit down with Mel VanDeelen to hear her incredible journey into the hunting world. Mel opens up about her first pig, the special moment of her daughter’s first goat, and what it was like growing up in a family where girls didn’t hunt—only to one day share a hunt with her dad.

We talk about breaking traditions, passing on skills, and the unforgettable stories that make hunting about so...

In this very first episode of Women Who Hunt, host Carly Parker shares her story—how she discovered hunting later in life, what it lit up inside her, and the quiet moment in the bush that changed everything. This is more than just a podcast—it's a community, a movement, and a space where women who hunt (or want to) can feel seen, heard, and supported.

Whether you're spotlighting pigs, chasing deer, or just dreaming of your first hu...