Karlen Klopper: Competition Shooting, South African Hunting & Finding Your Place in the Field

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 required, and how competition and hunting intersect in meaningful ways.

We also dive into the hunts she’s already been on, the ones still on her list, and the importance of finding your place in the field. Karlen opens up about why lived experience matters, how women are shaping the industry from the ground up, and what showing up authentically really looks like.

We finish by talking about the launch of her new Instagram community She Shoots AU, why she felt it was needed, and what she hopes it becomes for women in shooting across Australia.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about learning, growth, and belonging — in the field, on the range, and within the community.

🎧 If you’re interested in hunting, competition shooting, women in the outdoors, or finding your place in this lifestyle, this episode is for you.