The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast

One of the most common questions in predator hunting:
“Am I ruining this property by calling it too much?”
In this 12 Minute Talk, Wade breaks down:
What “ruin” actually means

How pressure affects coyotes

Why educated coyotes make you better

When you should call hard — and when you shouldn’t

The difference between population control and contest hunting

The reality? You’re not killing everything you call in. And the more you hunt a piece of land, the more it forces you to refine your stand setup, wind discipline, and marksmanship.

Anthony M Team joins the podcast for a long, unfiltered conversation about how a kid from Panama ended up becoming one of the most recognized names in the thermal and night vision world.
We cover:
Growing up between Panama, Fort Bragg, and Houston

The early Aubrey, Texas days (before the subdivisions took over)

Peterbilt second shift chaos

The heavy drinking, ranch work, and learning to hunt from scratch

Sour corn, green lights, and pre-thermal pig hunting

The explosion of thermal technology

Working with Ultimate Night Vision and I-Ray USA

Quitting a 15-year career during COVID

The reality of social media in the hunting industry

Why most thermal shooters miss

Field of view, 384 vs 640 vs 1280, frame rate explained

And some stories that probably shouldn’t have made it on air

This one is raw, funny, and honest.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to turn a passion into a career in the hunting and thermal industry, this episode is it.

Today’s 12 Minute Talk:
1-10 LPVO or 2-10 with a red dot?
It depends.
Wade breaks down:
Close range vs longer range priorities

When an LPVO makes more sense

When a 2-10 shines

Offset vs rooftop red dots

First focal plane vs second focal plane

Reticle differences (BDC vs Christmas tree vs MIL)

Parallax… do you actually need it?

If you're building an SPR-style rifle, a predator rig, or a dual-purpose AR-15, this conversation will help you decide what fits your real-world use case.
The short answer?
If you're shooting more up close → LPVO.
If you're shooting more distance → 2-10.
Or… buy both.

A few days after agreeing to come on the podcast to tell his story, Marine sniper Phillip passed away in a tragic car accident.
He was excited. He wanted the truth told.
So today, his father Alan Williams and fellow Marine Ian Jennings sit down to tell it.
From Ramadi, Iraq (2004–2005), to the loss of brothers Barlow and Hubbard, to frustration with leadership, to the weight veterans carry long after coming home, this is a raw, unfiltered conversation about combat, loyalty, survivor’s guilt, and what happens when the war follows you home.

They discuss:
Becoming sniper partners in Ramadi

The day that changed everything

The deaths of fellow Marines

The burden of leadership decisions

Survivor’s guilt and PTSD

The VA system and “suffering in silence”

Why Phil wanted this story told

If you’re a veteran struggling, you are not alone. Don’t keep it bottled up.
Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Today’s 12 Minute Talk features Zach from Mountains, Mullets, America.
We break down some of the biggest long range shooting myths still floating around:
“There’s only ONE right answer”

You need a $3,000 custom rifle to get started

Your optic has to cost more than your rifle

First focal plane vs second focal plane

ARs can’t shoot long range

You have to reload to compete

The 1 MOA benchmark

The barrier to entry in long range shooting has dropped dramatically. Modern factory rifles, factory ammo, and affordable optics are better than they’ve ever been.
Stop gatekeeping. Start shooting.
Be sure to check out the full podcast episode with Zach, we split it into two parts covering his background and deep dives into long range gear and shooting.
If you’re enjoying these 12 Minute Talks, follow the show on Spotify and share it with someone who’s been overthinking their long range setup.