Predator Pros 124: Chasing Africas Sunset with Stephan Smith

This may be one of my favorite conversations of the year. On this episode of Eastmans Predator Pros, I sat down with Stephan Smith of Chasing Africa’s Sunset Outfitters in South Africa—and from the minute we started talking, I knew this was going to be a good one. Stephan takes us halfway around the world and into the African bush as we talk about hunting some of Africa’s most incredible and dangerous game, including Cape buffalo and leopard. We get into the preparation, the intensity, the respect these animals demand, and some incredible stories Stephan has picked up along the way. But you know me—we couldn’t talk about Africa without getting deep into the predators. We spent a lot of time talking about calling black-backed jackals and caracals, and I was fascinated by just how similar the black-backed jackal is to the coyotes we hunt here in the United States. From their intelligence and adaptability to the way they respond to calling, pressure, sounds and setups, there are some incredible similarities in the tactics used—even though we’re hunting predators nearly 10,000 miles apart. Stephan was an absolute blast to talk with. He’s knowledgeable, easygoing, full of great stories, and we shared plenty of laughs along the way. Dangerous game. African predators. Calling tactics. Great hunting stories. And a look at predator hunting from the other side of the world. This is exactly the kind of conversation I love having on Predator Pros. If Africa has ever been on your bucket list—or you simply love calling predators—you’re going to want to hear this one. Enjoy this one, guys. I know I did. Predator Pros Sponsors: Diligent Defence Foxpro Horizon onXmaps Sig Sauer Safari Club International For more on our sponsors please visit: https://eastmans.com/listen/eastmans-predator-pro/