Predator Hunting (In Loving Memory of Jackie Owens pt 2: A devoted wife, skilled hunter, and inspiration to all who knew her)

Send us Fan MailJoin host Alex Rutledge for Part 2 of "So You Want to Become a Predator Hunter" featuring Eddie Owens, in loving memory of Jackie Owens. Broadcasting live from the 2026 ATA Archery Trade Association Show in Indianapolis, this episode delivers essential knowledge for anyone looking to start predator hunting.What You'll Learn:Equipment Essentials:Why your deer rifle is already perfect for coyote huntingTop electronic call brands: Ecotech, Fox Pro, Lucky Duck, Johnny Stewart, Western RiversThe advantages of handheld calls over electronic calls in cold weatherShotgun setup for fox hunting: 12 gauge with BB and #4 buck loadsCalling Techniques:How to avoid "booger barks" that alert coyotesThe difference between challenge howls, lonesome howls, and invitational howlsWhy rabbit distress calls work for targeting bobcats without scaring them offWoodpecker distress as an effective alternative callHunting Strategies:Best times to hunt: first/last 2-3 stands of the day during twilight hoursStand duration: 15 minutes for coyotes, 30-40 minutes for bobcatsHow far to move between stands (quarter to half mile)Using MRI (Most Recent Information) from farmers and mail carriers to locate predatorsAdvanced Tips:Cold weather tactics and why early morning hunts are most productiveCaliber selection for preserving peltsScouting methods using tracks, scat, and trail cameras on road-kill bait sitesFox behavior and home range patternsPlus: NFL playoff predictions, high school basketball updates, and a bonus venison recipe for slow-cooked shoulder meat!Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your predator hunting skills, Eddie breaks down complex techniques into simple, actionable steps. Remember: love not hate, teach your boys to become men, and when your roots run deep and strong, there's no reason to fear the wind.Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.craseMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase