Eastmans' Predator Pros

Kyle Bentley joins the podcast to talk about his recent spring hunt in Alaska for brown bears and how things got wild trying to get a wounded bear out of a den! Kyle also discusses previous trips to Alaska and what he learned and talks about the planning and preparation a trip like this takes. Hornady: bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Decoys: bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSauer: bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central: bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans

Colten Gillum, owner of Wyoming Predator Hunts, joins the podcast to discuss spring time coyote hunting with the use of decoy dogs. Geoff & Colten talk about their fall/winter Hunts as well and then dive into a discussion on wind and how it effects calling. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Decoys: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSauer: https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central: https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans

Jeremy Harrison with the WTBBC joins the podcast to talk about the largest predator hunting contest in the country. Geoff & Jeremy discuss the origin of the contest, contest format & rules, payouts and stories from previous contests. Program Sponsors: Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Decoys: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSauer: https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central: https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans

Rick Paillet with Verminator Predator Calls joins the podcast to recap the season. Rick's talks about the success and failure of some of his hunts this winter as well as his business of selling ecalls. Geoff & Rick also discuss sound and acoustics coming from an ecall and the new trend in high frequency sounds. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls- www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Neil Davies of Hornady joins the podcast to talk about the history of the company and his time working for the ammo manufacturer over the last 2 decades. Neil & Geoff discuss ammo for predator hunting as well as opportunities Neil has had over the years to hunt with professionals like Les Johnson & Fred Eichler. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls- www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff is joined by Rob Cahill of Cahill's Outerwear. Rob discusses the fluctuating International fur market and talks about his time working for NAFA as well the Fur Institute of Canada. Rob & Geoff discuss the importance of keeping value to fur and how Rob has continued his family's legacy of operating Cahill's Outerwear which creates and upcycles fur garments and fur home decor pieces. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls- www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff is joined by Lucky Duck product engineer, Luke Thompson, to visit about their recent January day hunt in Wisconsin. They talk about the challenges and advantages of hunting the East and how the hunt unfolded. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls - https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff tackles some listener questions on this episode. Running 2 ecallers at once, cover scent, improved shooting, contest strategies, land access & late season tactics are all discussed. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls - https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff welcomes Ben Blood to the podcast to talk about calling coyotes in the Midwest. They discuss the challenges of land access, being on a pro staff and night time photography. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls-https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Rick Paillet joins the podcast to talk about the recent The Last Stand filming trip to Kansas for the opener of the thermal coyote season. Geoff & Rick also discuss breeding season sounds and tactics. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls-https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff walks through all the equipment he uses and talks about the benefits of each and why he uses what he uses. Ecalls, rifles, optics, thermals, bipods, hunting seats and radios are discussed. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls-https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff welcomes Dustin Patterson & Felipe Baca to the podcast to talk about their incredible 19 coyote day in New Mexico while filming for The Last Stand. They discuss the importance of having of having a plan, being efficient with your time and making your opportunities count. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics -www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls - https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff & Kyler Knelsen of Wingmaster Outfitters talk about their recent wolf hunt together up in Alberta. They discuss the strategy of the hunt and how it all unfolded over the course of 5 days before Geoff eventually shoots a wolf. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls - https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Silencer Central's Brandon Maddox joins the podcast to talk about his recent trip to Africa where he hunted lions. Geoff & Brandon also discuss their recent trip to South Dakota and Brandon's thoughts on his first experience calling coyotes with The Last Stand crew. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics -www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls-https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff talks about his transition to 22 ARC and this thoughts on it so far. He also discusses the first month of the season and it's ups & downs. Geoff shares his thoughts on keeping a positive mindset and letting the grind pay off. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics -www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Predator Calls-https://www.luckyduck.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff welcomes Rick Paillet back to the podcast as they talk about their first filming trip of the season in South Dakota. They discuss early season tactics and pup coyotes as well as how weather can effect a hunt. They also talk about their initial reaction to running the new Hornady ELD-VT bullets. Program Sponsors: Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Swagger Bipods - www.swaggerbipods.com Sig Optics -www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Hornady - www.hornady.com Luck Duck Decoys and E- Calls -https://www.luckyduck.com/e-callers/ Kryptek - www.kryptek.com onX - www.onxhunt.com

Geoff introduces the all-new The Last Stand Coyote Class. This all-enclusive online coyote class is the first of its kind in the predator hunting world and Geoff discusses how this concept was brought to reality along with how the class works and what coyote hunters can expect to gain from joining as a member.

Geoff welcomes Scott, Kam & Ken of DC Predator to the podcast. They talk about how the DC crew got into self-filming, video production and their decision to start a YouTube channel. Geoff & the guys also discuss the challenges of filming a coyote hunt along with all the things that have made them better coyote hunters by bringing a camera along with them on the hunt.

Geoff continues with part 2 of answering questions from listeners. He covers calling bobcats, introducing kids to coyote hunting, getting permission on private land plus more!

Geoff answers some questions from listeners. He covers mouth calls vs ecalls, the importance of hiding the vehicle, the fur market, educated coyotes plus more!

Geoff welcomes Alabama coyote hunter Chris Owens to the podcast. They visit about how Chris got his start calling coyotes and some of the challenges he faced. They discuss the importance of land access as well as the process & expectations of planning a coyote hunting trip out west.

Geoff welcomes outdoor writer Andrew Lewand to the podcast. They visit about how Andrew got his start writing for various predator hunting publications as well as his experiences of hunting coyotes & fox in New York. Andrew talks about his various trips hunting out west and the effect moon phases have on calling coyotes.

Colten Gillum with Wyoming Predator Hunts LLC is back on the podcast to talk about his latest coyote hunting adventures. Geoff & Colten discuss the interesting dynamic of using decoy dogs and coyote behavior around denning sites. They also discuss the differences between making fall/winter coyote stands and decoy dogging stands in the spring/summer.

Eastmans' own Dan Pickar joins the podcast to talk about spring black bear hunting. Dan shares stories from his recent trip to Alaska where he was pursuing bears as part of a predator management hunt. He also shares the story of when he killed a grizzly bear in self-defense as a teenage boy.

Rick Paillet joins the podcast to talk about the 2nd half of the season. Geoff & Rick discuss late season ideology and the variety of different responses you see in coyotes during that time.

Geoff welcomes Pulsar thermal specialists Ryan & Brent to the podcast to discuss navigating the continually growing number of thermal options on the market for hunters. They discuss price points and features as well as comparing & understanding specs.

Geoff is joined on the podcast by Dan Gates with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management to discuss the mountain lion hunting ban that is scheduled to be on the ballot for Colorado voters in November. They talk about all of the issues involving this potential statutory change as well as how sportsman can contribute to the fight and become involved. www.savethehuntcolorado.com

Geoff welcomes back Seth Swerczek & Joe Thielen from Hornady to discuss the all-new 22ARC & 62 gr ELD-VT bullet. They talk about the R&D behind the caliber and bullet design as well as comparing it ballistically to other popular predator hunting cartridges.

Geoff welcomes Laramy “SASQUATCH” Miller back to the podcast to talk about hunting mountain lions. The visit about the ever-changing landscape of politics and predator hunting regulations as well as Laramy's favorite way to cook mountain lion.

Geoff welcomes Dustin Patterson back to the podcast to talk about their recent The Last Stand filming trip to Arizona. Dustin also talks about the ups & downs of his coyote contest season and they discuss the challenges of dealing with changing conditions and how it effects coyotes.

Geoff welcomes CEO of Silencer Central, Brandon Maddox, to the podcast. They discuss the origin of the NFA and proposed legislative changes to suppressor regulation. They also discuss the choices consumers face when purchasing suppressors so they can buy a can that best fits their needs.

Geoff welcomes Lucky Duck product engineer, Luke Thompson, to the show. Geoff & Luke discuss their recent hunt in Nebraska which was Luke's first coyote hunt outside of Wisconsin. They visit about the phenomenal hunting they experienced and all the new things Luke learned during the hunt.

Geoff welcomes Seth Brown of the Oakland A's to the podcast. They visit about Seth's off-season obsession with calling coyotes and some of the challenges he's faced. They discuss dealing with pressured coyotes and hunting on public land as well as strategies for finding the most callable coyotes.

Geoff welcomes Bryce Elder of the Atlanta Braves to the podcast. They visit about Bryce's upbringing and path to the big leagues and how coyote hunting has grown into one of his favorite things to do in the off season.

Geoff welcomes back Rick Paillet to the podcast. They talk about their recent Last Stand filming trip to Kansas for the opener of thermal coyote season. They also discuss calling bobcats.

Geoff tackles more listener questions on this episode. Ecall placement on stand, using radios for communication, different sound sequences throughout the season & barometric pressure & moon phases are all discussed.

Geoff, Eric & Chris recap their recent Last Stand filming trip in North Dakota. They discuss the importance of covering the downwind area on stands as well as the differences in setup styles when comparing prone vs sitting.

Geoff is joined by Fonzy Haskell of Four Horse Outfitters. They talk about Fonzy's life as a rancher & outfitter and how coyotes play into the mix. They discuss gaining intel from ranchers & farmers to help pick stands and how coyote densities fluctuate from time to time.

Geoff visits with Oregon predator hunter Clark Woodward about his life growing up in an outfitting family and how predator management has played a roll in that lifestyle. They discuss consistency in killing coyotes as well as calling in cougars.

Geoff visits with avid Arizona Coyote hunter Sean Giblin about his journey from growing up in England as a kid to now chasing coyotes as a adult. They talk about the persistence and adaptability needed to be a successful coyote hunter and thrill of shotgunning close range coyotes.

Geoff answers questions from listeners on this episode. Thermal setups, dealing with tough conditions, hunting different terrain & Geoff's best day of coyote hunting ever are discussed.

Geoff discusses the coyote calling process from start to finish. Coyote characteristics, land access, stand selections and sound sequences are discussed in order to get you tuned-up for the start of your coyote season.

The Verminator is back to talk about the upcoming season and recaps his first hunt of fall. Geoff & Rick reminisce about a few of their favorite filming trips from last season and Rick talks about some new sounds he's added to his library over the summer.

Geoff is joined by Josh Kinser, marketing director for Swagger Bipods, to discuss the importance of using a shooting support while hunting coyotes. They talk about the advantages of using a Swagger as well as some of the different applications they can be used for.

Geoff welcomes his good friend Brett Rye to the podcast to discuss land access for calling coyotes. They talk about different ways of gaining permission to private land as well as how much property a coyote hunter really needs to be successful all season.

Geoff welcomes back Kyler Knelson with Wingmasters Outfitting to the podcast to visit about the phenomenal wolf season he had with clients this past winter. Kyler talks about the record season of 80+ wolves and tells some of the most memorable stories from the season.

Geoff welcomes back Colten Gillum with Wyoming Predator Hunts to talk about summer decoy dogging. They discuss the allure & advantage to using decoy dogs and visit about some of Colten's most recent hunts. Put on the headphones and listen to a great episode of Eastmans' Predator Pros!

Geoff welcomes Kyle Bentley to the show to talk about all of the lessons learned from recent coyote hunts they've been on together. They share stories from a hunt last fall where they killed 35 coyotes in 3 days and talk about the different tactics used to be efficient & effective on stand.

Geoff does a Q&A session specifically on coyote hunting gear. From suppressors to optics and clothing to ecalls, Geoff talks about what gear he's currently using and why he uses it.

Geoff welcomes Ike Eastman to the show to discuss the growth of the predator hunting market in recent years. Ike shares the origin story of his path to owning Eastmans' Publishing as well stories from his Grandpa's adventures in the north country chasing polar bears.

World Champion, Layne Bangerter, joins the podcast to talk about the 2 decades he spent as a government trapper. Geoff & Layne visit about aerial gunning, wolf reintroduction into Idaho and some of Layne's wildest adventures during that time.