What’s the best caliber for coyotes? In this episode of The Final Howl Podcast, Zach is joined by Seth Swerczek from Hornady Ammunition to break it all down. From the fast and efficient .22 ARC to the hard-hitting 6.5 Creedmoor, they dive into real-world performance, bullet selection, and ethical effectiveness on coyotes. The conversation also takes a deep look at Hornady’s ELD-VT bullet, how it performs on predators, and what hunters should consider when choosing a caliber for different setups and distances. If you’re serious about predator hunting, this episode delivers the insight you need.

On this episode of The Final Howl Podcast, Zach and Brandon break down hunting coyotes under a full moon and how they build effective stand setups when the night sky is lit up.

The guys share the story of an unforgettable night when they called in 10 coyotes, what went right, and what they learned from it.

They wrap things up by digging into Brandon’s ongoing thermal scope issues and what to consider when running thermal in real-world hunting situations.

If you’re chasing coyotes after dark, this episode is packed with experience, lessons learned, and plenty of laughs.

In this episode, Zach breaks down the often-overlooked side of coyote hunting—the part that determines whether we keep access to land or lose it altogether. He dives into how to approach landowners for permission, what hunters should and should not do once access is granted, and why proper etiquette matters now more than ever.

Zach also discusses coyote populations, common misconceptions, and how ethical hunting plays a role in long-term predator management. Whether you’re new to coyote hunting or have years of experience, this episode offers practical advice and real-world insight that every hunter needs to hear.

If you care about hunting the right way, building trust with landowners, and protecting the future of predator hunting, this episode is a must-watch.

In this Q&A-style episode, Zach sits down to answer the most asked questions from followers and subscribers about his call and the sounds he uses. You’ll hear honest answers and helpful breakdowns. Whether you’re a seasoned caller, a curious newcomer, or just someone who loves predator hunting, this episode is packed with practical insights and helpful tips.Tune in as Zach breaks it all down, shares what inspires his sound choices, and gives you an inside look at how he brings each call to life.

In this episode of **The Final Howl Podcast**, Zach is joined by special guest **Geoff Nemnich** — professional coyote hunter, host of *The Last Stand Hunt Series*, and creator of the *The Last Stand Coyote Class*. 🐺🎧

Together they dive into:🔥 The all-new **Lucky Duck 2.0 E-Call lineup** — what’s new and how it performs in the field🌙 The latest **Pulsar thermal optics** and why they’re a must-have for serious night hunters🎯

Inside look at **The Last Stand Hunt Series** and Geoff’s **Coyote Class**, packed with expert-level strategy and real-world insights If you’re passionate about predator hunting, calling coyotes, or upping your game with the right gear — you don’t want to miss this episode.

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On this episode Zach and Brandon discuss what new equipment they are going to be using for the up coming coyote season.

This week Tim Kjellesvik, with DeerCast, joins us to talk about some new changes to DeerCast, including how it's built with the coyote hunter in mind. We also talk trail cams, turkey hunt stories and more!

On this episode we a joined by Hans from Outdoor Legacy, Hans ETX, and The Late Night Vision Show. We discuss what to consider when looking at buying a thermal optic.

On this episode we are joined by Indiana conservation officer Tevin Tomlinson. We discuss some of the new regulation changes for the 2025-2026 Indiana Deer season, topics like the use of thermal drones for deer recovery and legal rifle cartridge sizes.

The number for the Indiana Conservation Dispatch:

1-812-837-9536

If you have any information of a game and fish violation you can call:

1-800-TIP-IDNR (1-800-847-4367)

On this episode JD discusses how he creates his sounds, the difference between 16-24 bit wav and Mp3 files.