Predator Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, I’ve got the entire Gensmer family joining me to break down their recent predator hunting success and share their story. We dive into how they balance life on the go while running Pull Back & Let Go and Anglers Haven Resort—and where predator hunting fits into it all. These are some incredible people, and I’m grateful I got the chance to sit down with...

Send us Fan Mail This is an episode full of great tips and information featuring Paul Sears from Oklahoma. Paul and I are talking about sounds, late March tactics, and several other things in this one. Paul has a YouTube channel called Varmint Hunting TV where he showcases many of the things we talked about in this episode with great footage!  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@VarmintHuntingTV In...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are teeing up the Wisconsin Open Season Sportsman's Expo that is coming up March 27-29th in Wisconsin Dells. Jamie and I will be there in Booth #820 with thermals to check out. In this episode we are giving you a rundown of what you should look for and a few things happening in the thermal world.  https://darknightoutdoors.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoptDvCe8aFSuQddQ6YnfCf...

Send us Fan Mail This week Dakota Parker is on from down in Arizona. We are talking about how Dakota attacks the desert to consistently put predators in the truck and on film. He has a YouTube channel called Obsessed Predator Calling that he shares his hunts on. Check out all of Dakota's pages and enjoy this episode!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obsessedpredatorcalling Instagram: @obses...

Send us Fan Mail This week I have a Canada resident on with me to talk about chasing the coyotes of the north. Connor has some awesome tactacam FTS videos from over the years of him calling in big fluffy coyotes. He shares some different things about hunting Canada and how he stays successfull  Instagram: @connnab99 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorBarnstable Find me on Instagram: @Predato...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 12 I have Wyatt Barber on, a great content creator out of Wisconsin who does a bunch of great predator hunting content. He is one of the best hunters I know, this episode we got into topics neither of us planned on and ended up talking a lot about how we are going forward as the sport of night hunting and predator hunting has grown so much. Lots of great advice in this...

Send us Fan Mail This week I have a familiar killer on to talk about this season so far, Heath Johnson talks about some struggles, and how he has adapted to those struggles. We are talking about suppressed shotguns and what you need to know about getting a shotgun shooting well suppressed.  Instagram: @kansalaskanassasin Facebook: Heath Johnson Find me on Instagram: @Predatorpodcast_Drew YouTube:...

Send us Fan Mail This week I have a Southern Wisconsin coyote slayer on, Ben Barrett. Ben puts up big numbers of coyotes each year by using creative calling strategies that we are talking all about in this episode. Give Ben a follow and check out some of the great tips he has to offer.  Instagram: @benbarrett2025 Find me on Instagram: @Predatorpodcast_Drew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Predato...

Send us Fan Mail This week I've got my good friend and fellow predator hunter Ben Maurer of Blue Collar Outdoors on to talk about his learning experiences over the past couple of years. Ben is going on 3 years of predator hunting and we talk about how he handled the learning curve of thermal hunting. Give this a listen and check out Blue Collar Outdoors. Blue Collar Outdoors Facebook - https:...

Send us Fan Mail This week I have an awesome guest on out of Maine, Cote Ward from Own The Hunt. Cote is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thermals and how they operate. He does tons of great reviews and covers so many great topics on his YouTube channel that we touch on in this episode. Give Cote a follow and check out his awesome channel!  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@OwnTheHunt Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail This week the boys from Missouri Woods & Water are on to talk about a bunch of good predator hunting stories. Through this episode, we get into the recent changes in Missouri night season and how the guys and I believe their hunting may change. Make sure to check out Andy, Micah, and Nate on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph...

Send us Fan Mail This week I have got Jeff Thomason on to talk predators and how he has navigated having a predator hunting TV show successfully for many years. One thing Jeff emphasizes is not overlooking the basics and always focusing on those little things that can make a difference between a successful stand and not! Check out Predator Pursuit with Jeff Thomason. https://www.facebook.com/JeffT...

Send us Fan Mail This week I am sitting down and answering a bunch of great questions from you guys, the listeners! I am giving you my take on all of these questions and giving you my best advice based on my experience!  Find me on Instagram: @Predatorpodcast_Drew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Predatorpodcast Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AytBRXPW5/?mibextid=wwXIfr...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have an absolutely great episdoe for you guys! Josh Sills is a top tier predator hunter and we talk about so many great things in this episode. Everything from hunting, filming, sponsorships, to the West Tennessee Predator hunting community that Josh has formed. Be sure to check out West Tennessee Predator Hunting. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WestTNPredatorHunti...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we have the Iowa Coyote himself, Cory Chilton on to talk predators. We are talking about strategy for the next few weeks, how the sport has changed over the years, guns, gear, and more! One common thing you will hear Cory mentioning is Less is More! Give this a listen and check Cory out!  Instagram: @iowacoyote Facebook: Cory Chilton Dark Night Outdoors - Quality T...

Send us Fan Mail This week I had Mason Sims on and we get talking about a ton of great topics! Night vision, lasers, reloading, can cleaning, and more. Tons of great information in this episode that will give you some tips at what might need to change in your setup!  Instagram: @mrmunitions Facebook: Make Ready Reloading Website: https://makereadymunitions.com/ Dark Night Outdoors - Quality Therma...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 is kicked off with a great guest in Rich Gonzales! Rich is a longtime predator hunter who has a great list of achievements and experiences. We are talking about Rich's journey to where he's at today, with a few great hunting and filming tips on the way. Thank you for listening!  Facebook: Rich Gonzales Instagram: @Primary_Predator  https://www.deadmountdesigns.c...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode releasing just as all of the bobcat seasons are opening up in the next few weeks across the midwest. I have two of the best bobcat hunters I know on here for you all to hear all of their tips and tricks. Heath Johnson and Corey Groff are here to share all the bobcat knowledge with you!  Corey Groff Instagram: @_coreygroff YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Send us Fan Mail I am sitting down in person with Matt and Cody from Nocpix & IRay USA to discuss a new thermal that was just released. The new Rico 2 S75R live from Dark Night Outdoors Thermal Invitational https://darknightoutdoors.com/nocpix-rico2-s75r-1280-thermal-with-75mm-lens-lrf/ Dark Night Outdoors - Quality Thermal Optics - https://darknightoutdoors.com/ Find me on Instagram: @Predato...

Send us Fan Mail We are LIVE at the Dark Night Outdoors Thermal Invitational in Milan, IL sitting down with Ryan Rodgers of Rix Optics to discuss the new product offerings from Rix. Come out to the Thermal Invitational later today to check out all these products!  Thermal invitational event - https://facebook.com/events/s/2025-dno-thermal-invitational/1314184476883910/ Dark Night Outdoors - Qualit...

Send us Fan Mail I have Joseph Wirth Back on with me today in an Off Season Episode and we are talking about some off season items, summer hunts, early fall strategy, and an exciting event coming up that Joe and I will be attending!  Thermal invitational event -  https://facebook.com/events/s/2025-dno-thermal-invitational/1314184476883910/ YouTube Channel: ‪@closeencounterpredatorhunts‬ Find Josep...

Send us Fan Mail This months off season episode I have Brandon Maxwell on from Diligent Defense Company. We are talking about all you need to know if you are looking to purchase a can, how you can go about it and some things to look for. Brandon runs a great company here in the USA! There is also a special announcement in this episode that for now will only be released here! Diligent Defense Websi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is full of awesome information with Make Ready Reloading. I have had a chance to test out some ammo that Mason sent me and I was blown away! We are talking about the awesome technology behind the NAS3 cases and the great velocity numbers that can be achieved with them. Mason has worked up some great loads that you guys definitely will want to check out!  https://maker...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 is coming to a close with this episode and I am sitting down and reviewing a little bit of my year, some things that helped me be successful and topping it off with what my sounds of the year are. Thank you for an amazing season!  Dark Night Outdoors - Quality Thermal Optics - https://darknightoutdoors.com/ Find me on Instagram: @Predatorpodcast_Drew YouTube: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail I had a really hard time titling this episode because there is so much good information in this episode. I have Torry Cook of MFK on to talk about so many great topics! We are talking about what makes MFK sounds different, if coyotes really get educated, "hungry" coyotes, and much more. This is a MUST listen to if you want to put more fur in the truck!  Facebook: Torry C...