Eastmans Predator Pros

This week I’m joined by Joey Hartley as we dive into the world of decoy dogging and the story behind his dog, Rip. Joey shares how his approach to calling coyotes has evolved over the years, from focusing on crop fields to finding success in timber, on logging roads, and in standing corn, while adapting to whatever each stand has to offer. We also discuss getting his wife Kylie and son Brick invol...

In this episode of the Eastmans Predator Pros Podcast, I sit down with Levi Johnson and Logan Sluggett to recap an unforgettable trip chasing coyotes in the wide open country of Montana. Hunting “Big Sky Country” was everything you’d imagine — endless country, plenty of coyotes, good decoy dog action, and memories that’ll stick with us for a long time. We break down the hunt, talk about what we sa...

Host Corey Groff is joined by Rich Gonzalez and Nick Nabor for an in-depth conversation about the world of decoy dogging. If you’ve ever been curious about using dogs to hunt coyotes or wondered what it takes to get started, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Nick brings a wealth of experience working with hunting dogs and shares how one special dog, “Gator”, sparked his passion for decoyi...

Host Corey Groff sits down with Austin Alumbaugh to recap an action-packed 1½-day decoy dog hunt in Missouri with Austin and his dog, Tate. While the calling was slower than expected throughout the weekend, Tate still got the opportunity to work three different coyotes, giving the guys plenty to talk about. In this episode, Corey and Austin break down each successful stand, discussing what happene...

Host Corey Groff sits down with FOXPRO staff member Rusty Gamble for a great conversation covering everything from summertime predator hunting to the art of decoy dogging. Rusty shares how he first got started in predator hunting, what pulled him into decoy dogging, and the tactics he’s learned along the way for both daytime and nighttime setups. The guys also dive into Rusty’s journey through the...

Host Corey Groff sits down with Matt Burgess from Dispatch Hunts for a laid-back conversation that dives deep into Matt’s journey through the hunting and outfitting world. Matt shares how he got started in the outfitting business, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what life truly looks like behind the scenes as a full-time outfitter and hunter. The guys also spend plenty of time talking...

Host Corey Groff sits down with FOXPRO staff member Heath Johnson to recap a recent hunt in Kansas. The guys break down a trip that didn’t quite go as planned; battling unseasonably warm weather and those tough, late-season lulls that can make predator hunting a grind. Even though the coyotes didn’t fully cooperate, Corey and Heath made the most of it—sharing plenty of laughs, good conversations,...

Host Corey Groff sits down with Jon Collins of FOXPRO Inc. for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation you won’t want to miss. From chasing spring turkeys to calling coyotes, and even diving into stories about gators and deer, this episode covers it all. It’s a fun, laid-back discussion packed with stories, laughs, and real-world hunting insight from two guys who live it day in and day out. T...

Host Corey Groff sits down with JD Piatt of Bustin Fur Acoustics. JD shares his journey—how he got his start, built his brand, and carved out a name in the predator calling world. The two dive deep into the sound side of the business, with JD explaining how he records audio from his coyotes, captures distress sounds from other animals, and the ethics behind the recordings. It’s an honest look at a...

On this episode of the Eastmans Predator Pros Podcast, Corey Groff heads to Oklahoma for a hunt with Paul Sears and Johnathan McDaniels from Varmint Hunting TV. From the first day, it felt less like a new trip and more like hunting with old friends. While the action didn’t start off with fireworks, the second day made up for it in a big way. Between dialing in stands, sharing stories, and plenty o...

On this episode of the Eastmans Predator Pros Podcast, host Corey Groff sits down with Butch Whiting from Kryptek for a conversation that feels more like two hunters swapping stories around a campfire. The two hit it off right away as Butch shares the story of his first-ever whitetail buck, a memory that sparked a lifelong passion for hunting. Butch also gives listeners an inside look at how Krypt...

New episode is live! In this episode of the Eastmans Predator Pros Podcast, I sit down with FOXPRO Pro Staffer Chad Burke to talk all things shotgunning coyotes. Chad breaks down his tactics for getting coyotes in close, what setups work best, and how he approaches fast-paced shotgun stands. He also shares a pile of great stories from hunting eastern Tennessee, along with hunts in the Midwest—incl...

In this episode of the Predator Pros Podcast, Corey Groff sits down with Levi Johnson and Logan Sluggett from Dogging With Levi. In this episode the guys talk about the New ECHO line of thermals SIG Optics offers, Logan gives details of what he likes about the Echo line. Levi and Logan also discuss which Sig day optics they prefer.. Levi shares how Dogging With Levi started back in the mid-2000s,...

In this episode, host Corey Groff sits down with FOXPRO’s Jon Collins for a laid-back, story-filled conversation covering everything from Jon’s career journey to the recent hunts he’s been on, along with a few of Corey’s recent hunts as well. The fellas swap plenty of hunting stories, dive into the ups and downs that come with time in the field, and share some laughs along the way. Jon also brings...

In Episode 102 of Eastmans Predator Pros Podcast, host Corey Groff sits down with Cal Taylor for a deep dive into Cal’s career as a predator control specialist with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Cal shares how he got his start in predator control, what the job really looked like on the ground, and how that experience led him to begin recording his own predator sounds. The conversation also...

Eastmans Predator Pros host Corey Groff sits down with Jeff Thomason to talk about how Jeff started "Predator Pursuit", and how it went from a DVD series to a show on the Sportsman Channel. We discuss his career, and the places it has taken him. We talk about night hunting with lights and thermals and the benefits of using lights over thermals. We discuss content that the show "Predator Pursuit" p...

Geoff welcomes Corey Groff to the podcast and introduces him as the new host of the Predator Pros Podcast. They discuss Corey's background as a coyote hunter and talk about his obsession with calling bobcats. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Predator Calls: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSau...

Rick is back and the guys talk about their first trip of the season to South Dakota. Thermal in October is new for the crew but there were plenty of stories & dead coyotes from the trip! Hornady: bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Predator Calls: bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSauer: bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central: bit.ly/...

In this episode, Geoff discusses the importance of understanding probabilities when calling coyotes and how it affects many aspects from land access, setups, time on stand, volume & sound selections. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Predator Calls: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans SigSauer: https...

Rick Paillet is back and the stories continue! Rick talks about some of his new sounds he's recorded over the summer as well as what it's like spending his days on coyotes only now that he's done working a real job. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Predator Calls: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans...

Geoff tackles some listener questions in this edition. Fawn depredation from coyotes, hunting with lots of guys on stands, shotgunning coyotes, using decoys & Geoff's wildest stand and closest coyote kill ever are discussed. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Predator Calls: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: https://bit.ly/onXHunt...

Geoff welcomes Luke Crawford with GA Precision to the podcast to talk about the perfect AR build for coyote hunting. They talk about all the options available on AR platform rifles and introduce the new COYOTES FEAR ME edition 22 ARC by GA Precision. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Predator Calls: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hu...

With the upcoming season right around the corner, Rick Paillet with Verminator Predator Calls joins the podcast to talk about his new sounds for 2025 along with the all-new Lucky Duck 2.0 series of ecalls. 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 Centr...

Brandon Maddox rejoins the podcast to talk about his recent trip to Africa and his experience calling hyenas. Brandon also talks about the all new Banish 12 shotgun suppressor as well as the elimination of the $200 tax stamp after the first of the year. Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Kryptek: https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Lucky Duck Decoys: https://bit.ly/LuckyDuck-Eastmans onX hunt: h...

Seth Simpson rejoins the podcast to talk about summertime coyote hunting and using decoy dogs. Geoff & Seth discuss the dynamic of hunting coyotes year round as well as getting kids involved at a young age. 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:...