Season 4 - The Kiwi Experience

In Season 4 of The Huntsman, Chris Waters, Brad Johnson, and Jordi Ellingham cross the pond to tackle the majestic landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. Partnering with Helicopters Nelson, the team trades the 4WD tracks for rotor blades, chopping into the heart of some of the world’s most beautiful wilderness.

The journey begins in a remote valley on a private station, where the crew sets up at a rugged basecamp in a converted water tank. Amidst the raw beauty of the South Island, they spend four days honing their skills and filling the larder, pursuing red stags, fallow bucks, goats as they prepare for the ultimate test of endurance.

The stakes rise as the team is airlifted 2,000 meters above sea level, dropped onto a knife-edge ridge in the high-country public land. With the pre-rut in full swing for both deer and chamois, the hunters must navigate thin air and treacherous terrain in search of the elusive chammy.

This season captures the essence of the Southern Alps—vivid, vast, and volatile. From the hum of the chopper to the silence of the alpine peaks, join the crew as they experience the grit and glory of New Zealand hunting. This is The Huntsman—taking the pursuit to new heights.

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Season information

  • Season: 4
  • Number of episodes: 6
  • Year: 2026
  • Broadcast history: The Huntsman YouTube channel
  • Production company: Amelpa Productions
  • Directed by: Chris Waters
  • Premier Partners: Beretta Australia, Helicopters Nelson
  • Additional Partners: Beretta New Zealand, Walk N Stalk, Australian Hunters Club,  Hunting Courses Australia, Hunting Trips Australia, Lowa, OnTrackMeals, Tassie Tiger Knives, Twin Needle.
  • Cast: Chris Waters, Jordi Ellingham, Brad Johnson
  • Media contact: Amelpa Productions
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Sponsor Information

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Helicopters Nelson offers premier backcountry access, including exclusive hunting on their private “Gosling” lease—a remote wilderness block featuring high animal numbers and a comfortable four-bunk hut. Beyond private land, they provide expert public land charters across the Nelson/Marlborough region with full DOC concessions.

Hunting Trips Australia advertises guided hunting experiences across Australia and New Zealand, offering expert-led adventures for hunters of all skill levels. From dense forests to rugged mountains, they focus on delivering authentic, challenging hunts while promoting ethical hunting and harvesting adventures.

The Walk’N’Stalk Game-Bar Carbon+ is a revolutionary 7-in-1 hunting system. This lightweight carbon fiber tool transforms from a rugged trekking pole and stable shooting rest into a powerful 200kg game hoist, ensuring you can navigate, shoot, and recover your trophy with ease.

An Australian knife maker known for its handcrafted blades, Tassie Tiger Knives combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, creating high-performance knives built for hunters, adventurers, and outdoor professionals.

A premium ready-made meal company, On Track Meals provides high-protein, nutritious options for outdoor enthusiasts, offering convenient, lightweight, and delicious meals for multi-day adventures that have a  3 years shelf life!

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Zempire creates award-winning, innovative camping gear and air tents, focusing on premium comfort and durability to enhance every outdoor adventure for Kiwi families.

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A leading provider of Australian focused, online hunting education, Hunting Courses Australia offers comprehensive, expert-led courses designed to teach beginners the skills, knowledge, and ethics needed to hunt effectively and responsibly in the Australian wilderness.

With over 100 years of German craftsmanship, Lowa produces premium hiking, mountaineering, and hunting boots, renowned for their comfort, durability, and superior fit in the most challenging terrains.

Bringing centuries of Italian craftsmanship to New Zealand, Beretta offers world-class firearms and accessories, representing the absolute pinnacle of performance, heritage, and reliability.