In this episode of the NRL Hunter Podcast, Travis Ishida sits down with the team behind NRL Hunter South Africa—President Ben Richardson, logistics and media coordinator Lindi Richardson, and professional hunter and competitor Rynhardt Roux.
They discuss how NRL Hunter has grown across South Africa over the past five seasons, the unique challenges and opportunities of international competition, and how practical rifle skills translate directly into ethical hunting. The conversation also explores the differences between hunting in South Africa and the United States, the importance of mastering your equipment, and why South Africa has become one of the most exciting destinations for hunters and competitors alike.
Plus, learn about the South African competitors heading to the NRL Hunter Grand Slam, the African Safari prize package, future international expansion, and what visitors can expect when they travel to South Africa for competition or a once-in-a-lifetime hunting adventure.
Episode Index
01:00 – Background NRL Hunter South Africa
04:30 – How NRL Hunter South Africa Differs from the U.S.
09:30 – Building a Family-Friendly Shooting Community
13:45 – Why Hunters Should Compete
18:00 – Lessons Learned Through Competition
22:30 – Knowing Your Gear: Skills Over Equipment
27:30 – Tripods, Position Building & Practical Hunting Skills
35:00 – Hunting in South Africa: Myths vs. Reality
43:30 – African Sunset Safaris & the Grand Slam Safari Prize
50:45 – The NRL Hunter Africa Raffle Experience
53:00 – Growing NRL Hunter Internationally
56:00 – South Africa’s Top Competitors Head to the Grand Slam
1:00:30 – Training Plans, International Collaboration & 2027
1:03:30 – Visiting South Africa for Competition & Hunting
1:13:20 – Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More
Links:
• NRL Hunter, South Africa – https://www.nrlhuntersa.org
• 2026 Grand Slam, USA – https://www.nrlhunter.org/matches/d3eee7a4-acbd-4264-a10f-6a5deff843a3
• African Sunset Safaris – https://africansunsetsafaris.co.za
• Win a Luxury African Family Experience – https://nrlhgear.com/products/luxury-african-family-experience
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Release date:
6 August 2026
