The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast

The first installment of "Wade's News," a roundup of the biggest stories in the hunting world. Covers Texas's withdrawn (but likely returning) mountain lion mandatory harvest reporting proposal, Oregon's controversial IP 28 ballot initiative and its potential impact on hunting, fishing, and ranching, the U.S. Department of the Interior's proposed expansion of hunting and fishing access across federal lands, an ongoing federal review of lead ammunition restrictions, and a West Texas land manager's 2026 Conservationist of the Year award. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

An in-depth, start-to-finish walkthrough of how Ally Munitions builds a load, from market research and projectile selection through powder testing, extreme heat and cold testing, barrel break-in standards, quality control checks, and final packaging. The team explains why they only test using real factory rifles rather than barrel jigs, how they set precision standards for each product line (Coyotero, Premier, Goat), and what actually happens when a batch doesn't meet spec. A candid look at what separates boutique ammo development from mass production. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A listener Q&A episode tackling one of the most common questions in predator hunting: is there a single cartridge that kills both coyotes and hogs effectively across 75-300 yards? The host breaks down why coyotes and hogs demand fundamentally different projectile performance, recommends the 6.5 Creedmoor 95gr V-Max or 6mm Creedmoor 87gr V-Max as the closest compromise, and walks through optimal hog shot placement, including why the neck and high shoulder are actually poor shot locations. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A wide-ranging conversation with Jeff Wludyka (known professionally as Jeff Williams) of MTE Machining, a retired Special Forces sniper turned precision rifle builder and barrel manufacturer. The episode covers his path from 20 years in Army Special Forces to launching a gunsmithing business, the philosophy behind cutting AR-15 barrels for real precision work, the upcoming "No Shift" upper designed to solve AR handguard point-of-impact shift, and how AI tools have become a functional extra employee for a small manufacturing business. The conversation closes with a great father-son mule deer hunting story and a rundown of current thermal and clip-on night vision recommendations. Presented by AllyMunitions.com https://mtemachining.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MTEMachining https://www.facebook.com/share/1PAApzpTd3/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/mtemachining

A first-look breakdown of the Vortex Ace Wind Meter and how it fits into Vortex's growing Geoballistics ecosystem alongside the Talon 10K/12K binoculars and Razor 4000GB rangefinder. The host covers real-time profile syncing across devices, why the Ace costs more than a typical wind meter, and how he actually uses wind meters in a hunting context versus PRS competition shooting. A deeper dive episode on the Ace and Talon lineup is coming soon. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

An in-depth 2026 update on the 22 ARC cartridge from Ally Munitions, covering extensive testing across factory loads (Hornady's 62gr ELD-VT, 75gr ELD-M, and 88gr ELD-M), barrel length and grain weight correlations, gas port tuning philosophy for AR-15 platforms, and a detailed investigation into a broken-tip issue traced back to improperly tuned rifles. The episode also previews three upcoming 22 ARC ammo offerings from Ally Munitions. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A behind-the-scenes look at how Ally Munitions approaches 22 ARC ammunition development for AR-15 platforms. Wade breaks down the 1,600 fps velocity threshold used as a baseline for projectile performance, why chasing the highest ballistic coefficient isn't always the right call for hunting ammo, and how starting velocity, barrel length, and realistic hunting ranges all factor into projectile selection. The promised "fact sheet" turns into a broader philosophy talk. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

Levi Hutchinson of All Things Outfitters joins the show to talk about running a guide operation that splits the year between Texas deer season and Florida peacock bass and iguana hunts. The conversation covers his path from airplane mechanic to outfitter, the economics of guided hunts versus deer leases, aoudad and exotic hunting in the rugged country near Comstock, Texas, and Florida's invasive-species iguana hunts with big-bore air guns. Plenty of client horror stories and a few genuinely wild ones along the way. Presented by AllyMunitions.com Levi's Links: https://allthingsoutfitters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/levi.hutchison/ https://www.instagram.com/capt_levihutchison/

A solo breakdown of one of the most debated topics in long-range shooting: leveling, or "truing," your rifle scope. The host walks through the difference between a scope that's level and a reticle that's true to the world, why even a few degrees of unnoticed cant can quietly wreck your elevation and wind dope past 300 yards, and the build process used when setting up rifles for clients, from plumb-bobbing the reticle to fitting bubble levels to a shooter's natural point of aim. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

This episode, Wade sits down with the team behind H4 Predator Control out of Del Rio, Texas, a father-son trapping operation now working over 85,000 acres. Joined by a retired Border Patrol agent who spent 23 years on the line before joining them full-time. The conversation covers the fundamentals of predator management: snare setting, helicopter gunning operations, fence myths, and why coyote and bobcat behavior differ so much. It also turns into a firsthand account of the 2021 Del Rio international bridge crisis, when nearly 18,000 migrants camped under the bridge and the agent's sector processed thousands of people a day. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

During my last Oklahoma coyote hunting trip, a negligent discharge happened. In this episode I walk through exactly what happened with his Q Fix 22 Creedmoor, how a worn camo veil likely snagged the ambi safety and trigger, how I assessed the situation in the moment, and the changes I've made since, including ditching ambi safeties and running the bolt up while front-carrying rough terrain. A straightforward breakdown of firearm safety in the field, from someone willing to own the mistake. Brought to you by allymunitions.com

After years in development, Ally Munitions is launching its first aid kit lineup: the Hunt Saver, the Lifesaver, and the Target Kit, with a Base Camp Kit coming later this year. Wade and Brooke, a 16-year nurse with ER and med-surg experience, break down why they built these kits from scratch instead of reselling someone else's, what's actually in each one, and the real-world hunting and ranch injuries that shaped the contents. They also get into the philosophy behind it: no gimmicks, no bloated pouches you're paying extra for, just the essentials plus a quick-reference card that tells you exactly what to do when something goes wrong in the field. allymunitions.com https://allymunitions.com/first-aid/

A long-term, self-funded review of the Tricer RP bipod. Where it shines for long-range hunting off a UTV or roof rack, where it falls short for daytime predator hunting, and a detailed wishlist for the next version covering clamp design, lever placement, and pan/tilt separation. Episode brought to you by allymunitions.com.

A conversation with Jaco Swanepoel of Numzaan Safaris on what it actually takes to book and run a South African hunting safari, real pricing, gun rental logistics, dangerous game encounters with Cape buffalo and hippo, and why a plains game hunt often costs less than a domestic elk trip. Also covered: predator calling in South Africa, shot placement across different species, and the economics of trade shows. Episode brought to you by allymunitions.com. https://www.numzaan.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@numzaansafaris5783 https://www.facebook.com/share/1NuU3p6f3M/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/numzaan_safaris/

This episode breaks down the bipod vs. tripod debate for daytime predator hunting, when to run each, the tradeoffs in weight and stability, and why pan function might be the most overlooked feature in shooting platforms. Episode brought to you by allymunitions.com

This week we sit down with Lilly Cusenbary. Graham, Texas native, Clear Fork Country employee, and a hunter with more low-fence trophy bucks than most guys twice her age. We get into her elk hunt from hell, the debate over high-shoulder vs. spine shots, why coyotes are objectively smarter than deer, shot placement on pigs, and what it's actually like working the counter at a small-town processing shop during rut season. Also: predator hunting confessions, social media growing pains, and a little bit of everything else. Follow Lilly Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillycusenbary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YtKYwRzjj/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow Clear Fork Country Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearforkcountry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EytVt6rQY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In this 12 Minute Talks segment, Wade breaks down running a red dot + 3x magnifier setup on a 12.5" 6ARC for daytime predator calling. Including gear tested (Vortex Spark Solar, NX8 1-8), why dot size becomes a real problem past 100 yards, and the missed coyote headshot that changed the setup entirely. If you're building a lightweight, quiet predator rig and weighing red dot magnifier vs. LPVO, this one's for you. This episode is brought to you by Ally Munitions. Custom ammo built and tested by people who actually shoot it. Check us out at allymunitions.com.

Proof Research announced PXT, a new gain-twist rifling system built off lessons from cannon barrel development, designed to cut pressure spikes, reduce throat erosion, and extend barrel life by up to 100%. In this episode, we break down the 500-year history of rifling, why gain-twist technology has been sitting on the shelf since the 1800s, and what PXT means for high-pressure cartridges, 6ARC, and the future of barrel manufacturing. We also get into why the timing lines up with military-driven high-pressure cartridge development, and why traditional twist barrels aren't going anywhere anytime soon either. This episode is brought to you by Ally Munitions, custom ammo built and tested by people who actually shoot it. Check us out at allymunitions.com

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