The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast

In 1932, the Australian military deployed machine guns against a wildlife overpopulation problem, and lost. This 12-Minute Talk breaks down the Emu War, one of history's strangest and funniest military failures, and what it says about government problem-solving. Brought to you by allymunitions.com.

Billi Halverson talks solo night hunting for feral hogs in Texas, trading rodeo and roller derby for thermal optics, her trip to Pulsar's factory, and dealing with hate on hunting social media. TPH Podcast, powered by allymunitions.com. Billi's social links. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18FbW9YL8a/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billihalverson

In 1910, Congress seriously considered importing hippos into Louisiana to clear invasive water plants and create a new meat source nicknamed "Lake Cow Bacon." Allegedly Theodore Roosevelt was a fan of the idea. Wade breaks down the real history, why it never happened, and what Texas's own invasive species history with wild hogs and aoudad sheep says about how this could have gone. If...

Brian and Lindsay Oxford of Titty Deep Outdoors join Wade for a conversation about how Lindsay went from never hunting or fishing to drawing New Mexico elk tags, wading Matagorda Bay for redfish, and building a platform for women in the outdoors that's actually genuine. Plus, the origin of the name Titty Deep, nine days in elk country on a torn calf muscle, prairie dogs vs miniature coyotes, b...

listener Tyler B. asks for flow through suppressor recommendations for an 18 inch proof 6 ARC, a 12.5 six ARC upper, and a Daniel Defense 11.5 five five six. Wade breaks down why his current data is outdated with so many new suppressors hitting the market post-zero dollar tax stamp, what Huxwrx and Cat Noah have been running on the Ally Munitions test platforms, why flow throughs are still the onl...

Wade and Brooke sit down with Kelly Godfrey and Sandy Wilson from Texas Women's Outdoors. An organization built to get women off the sidelines and into the field. They cover how TWO went from a Facebook group to a full LLC and nonprofit foundation, the events and mentored hunts they run across Texas, scholarships, and why just showing up is the hardest and most important step. Plus: game proce...

listener Logan V. asks whether to rebarrel his Tikka T3X into a 22 Creedmoor or 6 Creedmoor for predators, mule deer and potentially elk, shooting factory only, 18 inch barrel, suppressed, proficient to 600 yards. Wade breaks down why things have changed since the original 2023 podcast, what Hornady's factory ammo support means for both cartridges, and why the elk question tips the scales toward t...

Amantine joins Wade for a wide-ranging conversation, Anthony's Panamanian roots, growing up on a US military base, his dad's 21 years of service from Vietnam to Desert Storm and Operation Just Cause, a TCU track scholarship, and how he ended up in the night vision and thermal world. Plus, why shot placement is the real problem nobody wants to admit, 22 Creedmoor troubleshooting, the Oklaho...

Wade gives a full transparency update on where TPH stands. YouTube strike two and why he's not willing to reinvest in a platform that can pull the plug overnight, the Rumble channel and why it's the safer bet right now, and what the Patreon is actually going to look like when it launches. Deep dive tuning videos, hunting content, live Q&As, AR-15 build-alongs and in-depth gear breakdow...

Keith Akins, owner of Guides Blend Wildlife Attractants, joins Wade for a wide-ranging conversation on deer feed science, why most attractants fail, how soil minerals directly affect antler growth, fetal programming in does, the flavor test system that's grown Guides Blend to 468 retailers in 28 states, and why the genetics conversation is mostly overblown. Plus, pool tournaments, predator con...

12 Minute Talk: Over 90% of AR-15 barrels coming through Ally Munitions have burrs around the gas port on the inside of the barrel. Wade breaks down why this matters, what it's doing to your gas system over time, why barrel manufacturers need to start chamfering their gas ports, and exactly what you should do with every new barrel before you build. Plus, why Proof Research has figured it out w...

Part 3 of 3: Wade and Anthony close out with a deep dive on cartridge selection for thermal pig and predator hunting, why the 6.5 Creedmoor is Anthony's go-to for everything, the EOD BT projectile breakdown and what Ally Munitions has been developing in the 69 grain 22 Creedmoor space. Plus Anthony tells the story of a free-handed 160 inch buck at last light, why he went for the neck shot, and...

Wade breaks down why a 6 ARC is gumming up the firing pin after 20 rounds and how to fix it, the best stock and chassis upgrades for a Ruger American predator on a budget, and how to find your max point blank range for the 6 Creedmoor 87 grain V-Max without someone just guessing for you. Plus, a nonprofit getting youth, military and last wish recipients into the outdoors took a five year old with...

Wade and Anthony get into the massive disconnect between gun manufacturers and their actual customers, why the companies winning right now are the ones paying attention at the ground level, and why most sales data flowing back to big corporations is completely skewed. Plus a deep dive on Anthony's rigs — the Tech 47 in 6mm Creedmoor, the NocTec Ultra Mate 1280 clip-on in the field, MDT chassis...

Wade shares a story he wrote about the Oklahoma Ranger Road Fire. One of several he's been working through since returning. This one is called Gracin's Pony. Over 500,000 acres burned with no news coverage. But, there are stories that need to be told. A full podcast with Dane covering the complete events is coming. If you want to help, reach out through allymunitions.com.

Part 1 of 3: Wade and Anthony Amantine cover the debut of the Nocpix Ultra Mate 1280 clip-on thermal, the first 1280 resolution clip-on to market, and why a longtime clip-on hater is genuinely impressed. Plus an honest conversation about the gun industry's content problem: pro staff deals that pay nothing, YouTube channels built on negativity, hand-picked review units, and why most gun content...

If you could only have three hunting rifles, what would they be? Wade makes his case for 6 ARC, 22 Creedmoor & 7mm PRC, breaks down why modern cartridge case design is simply better than legacy cartridges, and gets into high pressure case technology like the 7mm Backcountry and what peak alloy brass means for the future. Send questions to support@allymunitions.com and visit allymunitions.com f...

Wade answers a listener question on building a 6mm ARC for central Texas deer, pigs and coyotes. Wade breaks down 12.5 vs 14.5 barrel length and what two inches actually means on velocity, flow-through vs baffled suppressors on short barrel ARCs, optic choices in the 1-10x range, Superlative Arms adjustable gas blocks, and why Triggertech is the only answer for AR-15 triggers. All products availab...

Wade breaks down exactly how the Ally Munitions Live Seminar works, what's currently up for grabs (7mm PRC rifle package, Vortex AMG Razor, suppressor, range finders & more), how seats are priced from $10–$50, and why you haven't received your link yet. Every Monday on Instagram, Brooke posts live seat count updates. Full details at allymunitions.com under the Live Seminar tab.

Hank & Alexis Goodchild from Shoreline Trapping join Wade for a wide-ranging conversation on river otters destroying Texas fish populations, beaver damage, coyote hunting across different states, Marine Corps stories, and why hunters are their own worst enemy. If you have a lake east of I-35 and fish in it, you probably have otters. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear. Shorelin...

Remington started with a hand-forged barrel in 1816 and built the most iconic bolt action footprint in American rifle history. So how did they end up bankrupt twice? Wade walks through the rise of the Rem 700, the trigger lawsuits, the Freedom Group acquisition, and what's left of the brand today. A salute to a legend, and an honest look at what went wrong. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, ba...

Are predator hunting contests affecting bobcat populations in Texas? Wade breaks down why weights are trending lower, how thermals changed the night hunting game, and why contest promoters need to start collecting real harvest data, before someone else forces the conversation. Plus: Texas hunting app failures, wildlife data collection, and individual hunter responsibility. Visit allymunitions.com...

listener J.A. sent in one of the best-constructed questions we've gotten. 22 Creedmoor vs 22-250 for predator hunting, barrel length, twist rate, carbon fiber barrels (Proof vs BSF), and whether a Weatherby Vanguard action is worth building on. Factory ammo, reloading, and why the 22 Creed wins at distance. 22 Creedmoor ammo available now at allymunitions.com, it moves fast.

We're rebooting the podcast, and we're taking you with us. Patreon is launching with deep-dive 6 ARC & rifle tuning content you won't find anywhere else. New Qfix upgrades, Vortex optics & inspected AR-15 barrels now at allymunitions.com. Got a name for the show? Drop it in the comments, best one wins a rifle package. Follow on Spotify so you don't miss the drop.

Wade breaks down real-world differences between a 14.5” and 20” 6 ARC setup using actual velocity and ballistic data. From wind holds to elevation, and where barrel length actually matters, this one separates target shooting from real hunting performance. Check out gear, ammo, and more at allymunitions.com