I'm a newby. Just started 2 years ago. Not a lot of women do this, but it is soooo exciting. My bf has done it for years. I wanted to learn more about it so I started to study. Les, you are such a great teacher. I learn so much from you. Thank you! Just wanted you to know.
P Smith, good on you for wanting to learn! Thats the best thing that you can do to shorten the curve! Thank you for watching and for your nice compliments! I hope you keep watching/learning/commenting! Have a good day! LJ
Les, this is the best, most genuine, and honest advice on this subject that I have ever seen. I am teetering on the edge right now with "should I go for this or should I not", and wrestling with the concept of making my passion my living. There are so many things to consider! At SHOT Show 2016, in Gilleys, you introduced me to Rob, from Deer Meat For Dinner, and you guys inspired me that I could share my passion without having to go to network TV, and it could be done right here on youtube. I am still weighing the time commitment and financial aspects of pursuing this full-time, and honest advice like what you just gave is invaluable. Thanks Bud.
You are a genuine outdoorsman and an excellent teacher. I have hunted since I was about 9, just got into predator hunting about 3 years ago (34 now). I have yet to shoot a coyote, not for lack of trying. I have done 15 sets in the middle of the night at -20 and nothing. Nights and nights new locations, nothing to show for. I felt like it was impossible. I was about to give it up until I saw my first episode of predator quest. You are an inspiration and I will not give up thanks to you. You taught me some game changing tactics, this will be the year. Thank You.
Thank you jesse! I commend you for your willingness to not give up! That is what it takes. Once you call your first one, then pay attention to what you did, where you set up, what the wind was doing, etc! Little, by little you will begin to gain more knowledge on how the mind of the coyote works and how you should call, etc. Mid to late January was always a good time for me to try and work coyotes because once they are paired up, they would almost always howl right at sundown down on a river about 12 miles from my home. I would always ask locals if the coyotes were howling at sundown, etc. Once they told me "yes" I would drive down there with the intention of making a stand or two once I heard them howl. Like clockwork, once one coyote would howl, coyotes would begin howling up and down the river. I would mentally try to figure out one of the easiest ones to get close to without alerting them and then call with my hand. Most everyone was a shotgun coyote. They were super agressive when you snuck in very close to where they were and then called softly. It ticked them off so they charged right in. Try that if you live in an area where they begin to howl alot at sundown. :) Thanks for watching and have a Merry Christmas! LJ
Outstanding Les, Thanks for the show and tips. I am a gunsmith that builds custom firearms. I took one of my builds out this morning and killed my first yote. Man what a rush. I want more. Thanks again for the great and very entertaining tips and shows. I'm a fan for life.
This is without a doubt the BEST explanation of what you've done, how your progressed to where you're at ....how you accomplished the success you've had and are having. But YOU have a unique feature that SO FEW hunting shows have in their hosts... you are what I refer to as "WALLS DOWN"... you're not showing off, you're just who you are. That's what I truly do love about ya, Les. You are real..! And yes, I nearly failed my speech class because I was so afraid to speak in front of people! But we share far more than THAT... you're my brother. I still wanna be allowed to get some of your time. I've got something you don't have.. I have my wildlife artwork I've done over the years... bears, birds, waterfowl, turkey, elk, and deer. Wanna talk a trade?
WOW!... Your testimonial is powerful Les. What a joy to meet you. You have a passion for our sport that is so large it cannot be measured. Honest, humble, integrity, transparent... IS Les Johnson. This IS why YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL. You have and continue to produce one of the greatest hunting shows on the ENTIRE planet. You have and will continue to touch hundreds and hundreds of thousands of sportsman's lives who share as passion for predator hunting. Thank you for answering the call on your life and sharing it with us. God Bless.
Thanks Les. This was great! I think we all aspire to greatness. Thank you for being willing to teach us. Your greatest gift is to pass on your knowledge. You do us all a great service.
I have to say thanks Les Johnson! Thanks for sharing your knowledge/experience with us and I have always enjoyed watching your videos!! Congrats on your hard earned journey to a once in a lifetime opportunity, I am truly both excited and happy for you that you now get to share your passion with the world and future youth hunters just starting out!! Take care bud!
Hi Les, I watched a lot of your videos a few years back, learned a lot and now I am enjoying the videos again. Let me tell you that you are a natural teacher, it's in your blood. Great summary of your quest to get to where you are, congratulations and keep it up!
I grew up in a family of hunters. I learned at a young age how to trap and fish all kinds of small game and as I grew older I learned how to use a bow and firearm. When I was a teenager a friend introduced me to coyote hunting for bounty money. I'm 49 now and still do the bounty hunting but I just love being outdoors. I have been a fan since your show first came on WildTV and learned a lot of useful tips to improve my success in managing predators with a rifle or shotgun. Keep up the great work and never stop teaching those who love to do this.
Hey Les, Been watching you on TV for years. Just recently noticed all the youtube material you are putting out for all of us to enjoy. Without a doubt you are the master. Can't even imagine the amount of work involved producing this material in order the we out here can see how it's done. Keep up the great work. You just need to up your game and come out to Idaho and help out with the friggin WOLVES!!! I'm sure many of the tactics are similar. Anyway, they are eating all our deer and elk and we need help. Think that one over, if you haven't already and give it a whirl. Love to see some of those buggers hit the dirt. Thanks again for all the hard work.
Keep up the good work! I love the landscape and panning shots because I went to the UNIVERSITY of Nebraska at Curtis Ne. Absolutely beautiful country out that way. Brings back a lot of hunting memories , Thanks again Mr J.
what a great video Les. this is what people need to hear. behind the scenes and the sacrifices to carve out a small living it is truly a labor of love no doubt. give me a shout when you are back this way and I'll buy you a cup of coffee! be safe!
When I first started predator hunting around 6 years ago your show taught me so much and I'm still learning watching your vids on TH-cam. Thanks for being a good teacher! Merry Christmas to you and your brother!
I had a simililar strong phobia to public speaking. Besides being a systems engineer I have taught in the Navy, at work, at a community college, and I as faculty at the university where I did my undegraduate work. I concur with you in that the only way to beat something you fear is to confront and conquer. I am now one of your subscribers and look forward to your videos.
About 3 years ago,I asked a TV hunting show host about using TH-cam for videos. He basically told me I was making a bad decision and should go to TV. I am seeing more and more TV shows and their hosts moving their whole show or video that the stations don't like, to TH-cam. Keep up the good work and maybe I can get people to start watching shows that I host and put on TH-cam.
Sam, the TH-cam platform is a great way to "teach" tip and tactics as well as show your trips in the outdoors. I think it is great that you are on TH-cam. People from all walks can watch your videos and I see that being positive for everyone involved. Thank you for your response and insight! LJ
Glad to have seen a small sliver of your career back in the "day". You touched on a huge hurdle regarding the industry back stabbing. I saw it first-hand over and over. You persevered. Congrats on your 11th season.
Les I've followed your tv show when ever I would have the free month of the outdoor type channels (was always in the more expensive packages Dish and Direct tv). I have taken what ive learned on my own and tweaked it by what ive seen on your show. Thank you for sticking with it!!!
Thanks Matthew! Its definitely been a long road, but I am glad that I have stayed with the course. I appreciate you watching and I hope that you continue to learn a few things. Thanks again! LJ
As we all know there are other shows about predator hunting. yours have always been my favorite. its always been for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. I think your story shows exactly why. The guy you are does come out in your shows. thanks for the video its an inspiration about doing something difficult whatever it may be. when I am calling with my son I often say "lets get to callin"
Thank you for sharing your journey with everyone. Truly a humble and honest conversation. I would like to thank you for all your efforts and sacrifice. My son (5yr) and I watch your shows on DVR like others watch football.
Thank you Michael! Your comments mean alot to me! I hope to have many more videos come out about how I got to where I am today. It will be a fun journey and I am looking forward to explaining it all. Thanks again for watching and I hope you and your son...please tell him I said hi, have a very Happy New Year! LJ
I knew there was a reason I never stand down whenever I've heard or seen someone try to run you or your show down. Great honest video, I really enjoyed that. I can now also more clearly see why Matt always has your back. I look forward to seeing what you post on your TH-cam Chanel. Oh and btw, that offer to come out here and hunt with me here in Montana is an open standing offer. Best of luck to you, Troy Adams
Your welcome Riley and thank you for taking time out of your schedule to watch my channel! Please feel free to share my videos with your friends as well. Thanks again! LJ
AWESOME, awesome, "straight shooting" words, from one of the best Shooters ever, on the tube!!!! My son and I are really trying to get after them dawgs, and we like to watch all the predator shows, but yours is the most pure-est, and the most wholesome. He is 19 and is just now, really getting bit by the coyote bug, I tell him that he needs to watch and learn from LES, cause he's the BESt I have always enjoyed the way that you present yourself and the way that you explain the where, the how, and the why... I pray that you are happy and that you can be really blessed while living, "outdoors" Good luck LES Michael
Great videos !! I coyote hunted 2 years without ever seeing one single coyote. After watching your videos and changing my setups and the way I call for the first time I was able to kill a coyote. Now we shoot coyotes almost every day we go.I will continue to watch and learn. GREAT JOB !!
Dave, very very nice of you to tell us of your successful story! Huge congratulations from me to you! This right here is why I do what I do! I love to hear of other peoples success! Thank you for watching and sharing your story! LJ
Les, I'm about to move onto a new life and career. I'm a security officer in the Phoenix Arizona area and a 20 year military retired veteran. But working for someone else is not the American dream. Creating something with one's own hands is much more rewarding. My goal is to help regulate the near out of control coyote predation in the 300 radial mile area for local ranchers and livestock owners. I'm sure competition is fierce but I still intend to try with the help of one of my sons, who lives just a couple miles away from me. I've enjoyed all that you've taught to so many and certainly wish you well.
Thx Les. Hello from Alberta. Absolutely love the show and I am really excited about the new channel. You have taught me so much. I really do my best to do what I call a "Bang flop" and many of your kills are bang flops. I would really appreciate a video on shot placement. Hard to find a good reliable video on coyote shot placement. Thx and keep up the amazing work.
Les some of these videos on your channel would make a great episode for TV . The knowledge your passing on is tremendous . I bought your calls and got into hunting coyotes when I first saw you on TH-cam. Then watched your show. BTW your calls rock. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much! I appreciate it! The great thing about TH-cam is that I want some of my information/knowledge to only be shown here and only available to people that wish to learn. As far as Television goes, the networks are "only" interested in good action and keeping it all flowing to keep viewers. Most television viewers want to see action. TH-cam is a platform where people wish to learn. I am going to have action and information for learning as well. Thank you again for watching and commenting! LJ
Wow, Hometown, America. One of the most refreshing videos I have watched of late. Renews my Hopes for this Great Country of Ours, The good ol' US of A. Thanks to the Johnsons
Hey there Les from south saskatchewan, myself and my little guy enjoy your videos- very down to earth which is good to see. I began calling coyotes about 6 years ago- it can be tough, my first year was alot of me seeing the backsides of coyotes as they ran away- it was alot of reading and learning and trial and error. I have been lucky enough to meet a few people who were also good teachers and put the time in to help me learn. Im by no means a pro, but itbhas been a successful year for me, and i in turn try to pay it forward when i can and help someone else learn- it wasnt too long ago tha
You are doing a great job! Good teacher and talker as well. Interesting to hear you were petrified by an audience. I know that feeling. I am really not patient and am surprised to find myself listen entirely. You have a talent for sure
Hey Les great show: I’ve watched your shows for years and years! Finally found your very First Demo show you made👍 You do an excellent job hunting coyotes: I’ve hunted Coyotes for many many years too! I used custom 17/222 35 degree shoulder tight neck, Jewel trigger, Macmillan stock, 4.5-14 leupold scope, Remington action. Used 30g hpbts deadly out to 400-450….
You're awesome dude! Such an inspiration to coyote callers all around. I've taken and used some of your tactics and tips for my own success and they have changed my success rate.
Whole crap! That just changed my perspective on a lot of things! I've never heard anything like that before! Normally, I make fun of all the sponsors during a show! Predator Quest is the first hunting DVD I ever purchased. So glad you are finally doing TH-cam now! Thank you so much for all you guys do! You are such an inspiration, and so is Jeff, whether you guys know it or not!
Thank you Rachelle! Yes the industry is not as many people know it. It's dog eat dog and very tough! I tell everyone that I am getting old and wore out....so maybe this TH-cam thing will be the best thing for me! Thank you for watching and I hope you continue to watch! I will let Jeff know! I do want to do a nice video on him, but he does not like to be in front of the camera. Someday I will get it done. Thanks again for watching. LJ
From the first episode I seen till now. Love this show. The highs and lows, giving us the privilege to be apart of the ride. Going to hunt Yakima Washington this year for the first time. Toutle Washington has been tough on us the last few years.
Thank you Les for sacrifice and for putting yourself out there for the sake of the sport. I love your show and your knowledge on predator calling is immeasurable. You seem to be such a down to earth person. It would be a pleasure to meet you and shake your hand someday. If you ever get out to northwest New Mexico, I have some good coyote property in Sandoval county. Thanks again.
Thank you for all of your dedication and sacrifices to present us with all your shows and teaching us new tricks on how to hunt coyotes. And going through all the Anxiety which I also have to be were your at today. Thank you again.
Hey Les, these are amazing videos, I can't stop watching! I can totally relate to your personality and find this information on the tv show fascinating. I knew it wasn't all glory like it looks but it sounds almost impossible! Keep up the good work, from a fellow Husker!
I’m new to coyote hunting but your show has been what got me started. I get so much information from you and actually feel like I can do this too. However I live in Nevada where there is a lot of competition and our dogs are really sketchy. I’d love to see you do an episode on hunting high pressure areas. It would really help me out on a few new tactics to try
Very good video, I enjoy watching you hunt predators, I live and hunt in the mountains of pa and hunting coyotes is a big challenge for me, thank you for taking the time to make such a great video.
Fantastic video Les. Undoubtedly the most insightful and honest video in a very long time. Success will follow you regardless of the median use to deliver your teachings. Best wishes for many more blessed years of success.
Thank you very much Gerry! I really appreciate it! I hope you continue to watch my channel and I am very excited to start putting more and more videos up to help teach people! Thanks again! LJ
Great video les. I have been watching your shows for a long time and have really help me in my predator hunting. There are very few genuine guys hunting on television these days but you are one of them. No fist bumping no screaming yelling and hugging and rolling around you just get it done and kill coyotes.
Hi Les i was wondering about your scouting do you get much time to scout and if you ever use a electric locater i know your hunting many different areas topic would make a good show. Thanks for great teaching of your techniques.
Hi Tom, I am glad that you brought this up and I will be doing a video on this topic as well. Its a great topic and I hope that you stay tuned. I've got a whole list of topics that I will be filming in the next week or two. Thank you for watching Tom! LJ
wow ! Appreciate your straight forward honest talk. You gained a new subscriber by me😉 I am just a beginner at coyote calling but live in and near some great coyote areas.As a male in his mid fifties with a little more time I am excited about calling coyotes! Montana Bob. Better known as preacher Bob!
Thank you Preacher! Yes, if you are in Montana.....you live in coyote country! Thank you for your view and comment! Also, your comment was "flagged" as possible spam? :) Evidentily the word "preacher" kicked you out! :) Thanks for watching and I hope you continue to watch! LJ
Thank you Regis! I'm still airing on Television and now here, so hopefully I will be putting alot more in the way of tips on this channel. Thanks for watching! LJ
Les, You are an inspiration to all hunters and outdoorsmen. If you ever get to Pennsylvania please feel free to contact me. We need your help controlling the growing population of coyotes here. We can also do some bowhunting or turkey hunting. Best regards and be safe! Leon
Well personally I give a lot of credit to my dad for sparking my interest in predator hunting but when I set out to do it there was a few things ro learn first and one was seting up a stand in fact the first video demonstration was the Ed Sceery video then it was the Randy Anderson back when there was still VHS and had some successes with those particularly with howling and then I bought your DVD when it came out and I learned more of the details of setting up on stands and being patient... my success went up big time just because you explain things with passion so I give you a lot of credit Les I had no idea what it took in the industry for you to produce your vids and shows. I've not produced those kinds of kill numbers but have a few doubles a triples and of course some savvy singles and can confidently say hands down go up over a hill and call in a coyote and know that they're in there. Those two I'm holding in my arms on my profile picture were taken a few years back in South Dakota where I'm from btw and were the first coyotes I've ever tanned and that was one of my goals. I never get tired of your videos. Thanks Les
learned a lot watching on TV and getting out and doing it. thanks for doing this though,ready to learn more and put it to use when I can get out. thank you and God bless
Thank you bob, I appreciate your kind words! I hope you continue to watch as I will be uploading many, many more videos in the future! Have a very Merry Christmas! LJ
Thanks! You just put out a lot of good advice. Appropriate a vid. like this. Keep articulating and you'll be fine. Thanks-again. Schups. Oh - Yea, I am interested in; do you reload for your hunts? If so, what do you reload? Why dont you talk about your equipment more....isn't it important. Last year I joined the Idaho Varmint Hunting club! And per my work schedule, when I can go, I really enjoy it. I use a Remington 700, 223, 55 to 60 gn hollowpoint.
Thank you S Schup! Actually, I am just getting a good grip on this channel and will be downloading a wealth of knowledge on coyote behavior, equipment, tactics, etc. Just try to be patient with me and what I am trying to get done and you will be pleased. My editor lives in Florida and I am in Nebraska, so there is a lag time in everything that I get done. Plus trying to produce television shows, work with sponsors, run a business everyday, etc my schedule is pretty crazy and full. I am glad that you got into predator calling and it is a great idea to be a part of a club. You have a great setup for calling! Thank you for watching and have a Happy New Year! LJ
Good stuff Les! 👍 I have always enjoyed your show and it gets better the more I get to know you as you share your world with us! Keep doing what you do brother and I will keep watching and learning! (y) Thanks for sharing! ~ JJ
Might I also suggest a section where you allow fans to post their hunts and you air the best of the week or month. :) then you can maybe give your take on the hunt. Thx again.
I met Les several years ago, mainly the coyote hunting contests like St Francis. I have a website, The New HuntmastersBBS.com, and a fair amount of very knowledgable people hang out there. We sometimes talk about who sorta walks the walk and who doesn't. In my opinion, Les is the real deal and I would know, I've been doing this stuff forever and I can spot a phony a mile away. But, Les is a good guy, knows his shit and I would hunt with him any day, just like Calvin Taylor who posted below, he's another one, knows what he's talking about and still modest. I don't have a negative thing to say about Les. Like he mentioned in the video, some of these guys that are frendly to your face are jealous and say things behind your back. I have never heard a bad thing about Les. He's good at what he does and I wish him success in this new venture. Congradulations, Big Guy!
I love your videos! As always this one is another great video. I like your style, humble and down to earth. Congrats on your success, and wishing you continued success in the future. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Wes! That means alot to me! I am glad you liked it and I hope you continue to watch the videos that I add to my channel! Have a Merry Christmas! LJ
hi guy's..i have a question...are its possible of coyote dont out of forest because wheather is upper zero ..no snow now?no answer with my electronis call.i dont see coyote in five try of hunt.
Hi Denis, sometimes coyotes will not respond, for whatever reason. I dont base alot on 5 times trying. Different days make a big difference in the outcomes. I never give up. But, if I try 5 stands one day and no coyote comes and investigates, then I may stop for the day and go get office work done. I would also learn to use a hand call as well. I never put all of my eggs in one basket. Hope that helps and thank you for watching. LJ
Love the show love what you do!! Any knowledge on arizona coyote hunting. Im looking to do my first hunt with in this month. Whats better hand calls or electronic? Thanks for any advice
Thank you Victor! I think that both types of calls have their place! I love handcalls because I have more control and once I spot a coyote, its easy for me to know what it is going to do by watching its body language. Just my $.02. Good luck and thank you for your question.
One thing I have learned which is probably obvious is that even though I like to have a hunting partner, and often nobody is available to hunt as often as I am, you have to go out there and hunt. You won't be killing any coyotes sitting at home on the computer or watching TV.
Thank you lowell! I will be releasing alot of "tips" videos in the coming weeks/months. Working on them right now as we speak. Thank you for watching and have a Happy New Year! LJ
Hey Les! Just wanted to say, great advise on the coyote videos, i have been a fan and have watched every video so far… But i have a quick question. Have you ever used of heard of people using skunk scent to mask the human scent on a stand? if so how does it work?
Thank you R Moss! I love trying to pass things on to the kids and enjoy educating them on the outdoors. Have a good day and thanks for watching/commenting! LJ
I see I’m a little late to the party lol but I really enjoy everything you talk about and there’s little lessons to learn from the overall big message I really like everything you have going here
The most up front and honest thing I've seen on the internet quite a long time. Well done Les. I'm sharing on facebook.
Thank you Tony! Congrats on your success as well! Its never an easy road to take!
I'm a newby. Just started 2 years ago. Not a lot of women do this, but it is soooo exciting. My bf has done it for years. I wanted to learn more about it so I started to study. Les, you are such a great teacher. I learn so much from you. Thank you! Just wanted you to know.
P Smith, good on you for wanting to learn! Thats the best thing that you can do to shorten the curve! Thank you for watching and for your nice compliments! I hope you keep watching/learning/commenting! Have a good day! LJ
Les, this is the best, most genuine, and honest advice on this subject that I have ever seen. I am teetering on the edge right now with "should I go for this or should I not", and wrestling with the concept of making my passion my living. There are so many things to consider!
At SHOT Show 2016, in Gilleys, you introduced me to Rob, from Deer Meat For Dinner, and you guys inspired me that I could share my passion without having to go to network TV, and it could be done right here on youtube. I am still weighing the time commitment and financial aspects of pursuing this full-time, and honest advice like what you just gave is invaluable. Thanks Bud.
You are a genuine outdoorsman and an excellent teacher. I have hunted since I was about 9, just got into predator hunting about 3 years ago (34 now). I have yet to shoot a coyote, not for lack of trying. I have done 15 sets in the middle of the night at -20 and nothing. Nights and nights new locations, nothing to show for. I felt like it was impossible. I was about to give it up until I saw my first episode of predator quest. You are an inspiration and I will not give up thanks to you. You taught me some game changing tactics, this will be the year. Thank You.
Thank you jesse! I commend you for your willingness to not give up! That is what it takes. Once you call your first one, then pay attention to what you did, where you set up, what the wind was doing, etc! Little, by little you will begin to gain more knowledge on how the mind of the coyote works and how you should call, etc.
Mid to late January was always a good time for me to try and work coyotes because once they are paired up, they would almost always howl right at sundown down on a river about 12 miles from my home. I would always ask locals if the coyotes were howling at sundown, etc. Once they told me "yes" I would drive down there with the intention of making a stand or two once I heard them howl. Like clockwork, once one coyote would howl, coyotes would begin howling up and down the river. I would mentally try to figure out one of the easiest ones to get close to without alerting them and then call with my hand. Most everyone was a shotgun coyote. They were super agressive when you snuck in very close to where they were and then called softly. It ticked them off so they charged right in. Try that if you live in an area where they begin to howl alot at sundown. :) Thanks for watching and have a Merry Christmas! LJ
Outstanding Les, Thanks for the show and tips. I am a gunsmith that builds custom firearms. I took one of my builds out this morning and killed my first yote. Man what a rush. I want more. Thanks again for the great and very entertaining tips and shows. I'm a fan for life.
Thank you PAG 07! I really appreciate your comment and enthusiasm!
Thanks again and I hope that you put a lot of coyotes down this season.
LJ
This is without a doubt the BEST explanation of what you've done, how your progressed to where you're at ....how you accomplished the success you've had and are having. But YOU have a unique feature that SO FEW hunting shows have in their hosts... you are what I refer to as "WALLS DOWN"... you're not showing off, you're just who you are. That's what I truly do love about ya, Les. You are real..! And yes, I nearly failed my speech class because I was so afraid to speak in front of people! But we share far more than THAT... you're my brother. I still wanna be allowed to get some of your time. I've got something you don't have.. I have my wildlife artwork I've done over the years... bears, birds, waterfowl, turkey, elk, and deer. Wanna talk a trade?
Thank you Friend! :)
WOW!... Your testimonial is powerful Les. What a joy to meet you. You have a passion for our sport that is so large it cannot be measured. Honest, humble, integrity, transparent... IS Les Johnson. This IS why YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL. You have and continue to produce one of the greatest hunting shows on the ENTIRE planet. You have and will continue to touch hundreds and hundreds of thousands of sportsman's lives who share as passion for predator hunting. Thank you for answering the call on your life and sharing it with us. God Bless.
Thanks Les. This was great! I think we all aspire to greatness. Thank you for being willing to teach us. Your greatest gift is to pass on your knowledge. You do us all a great service.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I have to say thanks Les Johnson! Thanks for sharing your knowledge/experience with us and I have always enjoyed watching your videos!! Congrats on your hard earned journey to a once in a lifetime opportunity, I am truly both excited and happy for you that you now get to share your passion with the world and future youth hunters just starting out!! Take care bud!
Thank you Cody for your compliments and response! I appreciate it very much!
Hi Les, I watched a lot of your videos a few years back, learned a lot and now I am enjoying the videos again. Let me tell you that you are a natural teacher, it's in your blood.
Great summary of your quest to get to where you are, congratulations and keep it up!
I grew up in a family of hunters. I learned at a young age how to trap and fish all kinds of small game and as I grew older I learned how to use a bow and firearm. When I was a teenager a friend introduced me to coyote hunting for bounty money. I'm 49 now and still do the bounty hunting but I just love being outdoors. I have been a fan since your show first came on WildTV and learned a lot of useful tips to improve my success in managing predators with a rifle or shotgun. Keep up the great work and never stop teaching those who love to do this.
Very humbling words David! Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and for leaving a comment. It means alot to me! Thanks again friend! LJ
Hey Les,
Been watching you on TV for years. Just recently noticed all the youtube material you are putting out for all of us to enjoy. Without a doubt you are the master. Can't even imagine the amount of work involved producing this material in order the we out here can see how it's done. Keep up the great work. You just need to up your game and come out to Idaho and help out with the friggin WOLVES!!! I'm sure many of the tactics are similar. Anyway, they are eating all our deer and elk and we need help. Think that one over, if you haven't already and give it a whirl. Love to see some of those buggers hit the dirt. Thanks again for all the hard work.
Keep up the good work!
I love the landscape and panning shots because I went to the UNIVERSITY of Nebraska at Curtis Ne. Absolutely beautiful country out that way.
Brings back a lot of hunting memories ,
Thanks again Mr J.
what a great video Les.
this is what people need to hear. behind the scenes and the sacrifices to carve out a small living it is truly a labor of love no doubt.
give me a shout when you are back this way and I'll buy you a cup of coffee!
be safe!
Thank you Rick! I will let you know the next time I am passing through! Keep cool friend! LJ
When I first started predator hunting around 6 years ago your show taught me so much and I'm still learning watching your vids on TH-cam. Thanks for being a good teacher! Merry Christmas to you and your brother!
Thank you KanetuckDude! I really appreciate it! Have a Merry Christmas and I will tell my brother what you said! :) LJ
I had a simililar strong phobia to public speaking. Besides being a systems engineer I have taught in the Navy, at work, at a
community college, and I as faculty at the university where I did my undegraduate work. I concur with you in that the only way to beat something you fear is to confront and conquer. I am now one of your subscribers and look forward to your videos.
Sometimes the best teaching moments aren't spoken, keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you Trey! Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ
Trey North
Absolutely! Dead on, so to speak.
About 3 years ago,I asked a TV hunting show host about using TH-cam for videos. He basically told me I was making a bad decision and should go to TV. I am seeing more and more TV shows and their hosts moving their whole show or video that the stations don't like, to TH-cam. Keep up the good work and maybe I can get people to start watching shows that I host and put on TH-cam.
Sam, the TH-cam platform is a great way to "teach" tip and tactics as well as show your trips in the outdoors. I think it is great that you are on TH-cam. People from all walks can watch your videos and I see that being positive for everyone involved. Thank you for your response and insight! LJ
Glad to have seen a small sliver of your career back in the "day". You touched on a huge hurdle regarding the industry back stabbing. I saw it first-hand over and over. You persevered. Congrats on your 11th season.
Tony, thank you so much! I miss being able to connect with you! Whenever I'm up in or around Pierre again, I will try to let you know! Thanks again!
Sounds like a plan!
Les I've followed your tv show when ever I would have the free month of the outdoor type channels (was always in the more expensive packages Dish and Direct tv). I have taken what ive learned on my own and tweaked it by what ive seen on your show. Thank you for sticking with it!!!
Thanks Matthew! Its definitely been a long road, but I am glad that I have stayed with the course. I appreciate you watching and I hope that you continue to learn a few things. Thanks again! LJ
Les If you get out to to the panhandle let me know and maybe we can Get to Calling!!
As we all know there are other shows about predator hunting. yours have always been my favorite. its always been for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. I think your story shows exactly why. The guy you are does come out in your shows. thanks for the video its an inspiration about doing something difficult whatever it may be. when I am calling with my son I often say "lets get to callin"
Thank you for sharing your journey with everyone. Truly a humble and honest conversation. I would like to thank you for all your efforts and sacrifice. My son (5yr) and I watch your shows on DVR like others watch football.
Thank you Michael! Your comments mean alot to me! I hope to have many more videos come out about how I got to where I am today. It will be a fun journey and I am looking forward to explaining it all. Thanks again for watching and I hope you and your son...please tell him I said hi, have a very Happy New Year! LJ
I knew there was a reason I never stand down whenever I've heard or seen someone try to run you or your show down. Great honest video, I really enjoyed that. I can now also more clearly see why Matt always has your back. I look forward to seeing what you post on your TH-cam Chanel. Oh and btw, that offer to come out here and hunt with me here in Montana is an open standing offer. Best of luck to you, Troy Adams
Thank you Troy! I really appreciate it! Trust me, with your pics and stories on facebook, I'm an avid TA follower as well! :) Keep teaching Troy!
Thanks for sharing these tips your show has always been more informational to me than any other show.
Your welcome Riley and thank you for taking time out of your schedule to watch my channel! Please feel free to share my videos with your friends as well. Thanks again! LJ
I’m glad I’m able to watch these videos on TH-cam. I’ve written to you about what chokes to use and you replied. Thanks it helped a bunch
AWESOME, awesome, "straight shooting" words, from one of the best Shooters ever, on the tube!!!!
My son and I are really trying to get after them dawgs, and we like to watch all the predator shows, but yours is the most pure-est, and the most wholesome. He is 19 and is just now, really getting bit by the coyote bug, I tell him that he needs to watch and learn from LES, cause he's the BESt
I have always enjoyed the way that you present yourself and the way that you explain the where, the how, and the why...
I pray that you are happy and that you can be really blessed while living, "outdoors"
Good luck LES
Michael
Les , you aren't a teacher, you are a professor, the info is a treasure. keep going!
Great videos !! I coyote hunted 2 years without ever seeing one single coyote. After watching your videos and changing my setups and the way I call for the first time I was able to kill a coyote. Now we shoot coyotes almost every day we go.I will continue to watch and learn. GREAT JOB !!
Dave, very very nice of you to tell us of your successful story! Huge congratulations from me to you! This right here is why I do what I do! I love to hear of other peoples success! Thank you for watching and sharing your story! LJ
Les, I'm about to move onto a new life and career. I'm a security officer in the Phoenix Arizona area and a 20 year military retired veteran. But working for someone else is not the American dream. Creating something with one's own hands is much more rewarding. My goal is to help regulate the near out of control coyote predation in the 300 radial mile area for local ranchers and livestock owners. I'm sure competition is fierce but I still intend to try with the help of one of my sons, who lives just a couple miles away from me. I've enjoyed all that you've taught to so many and certainly wish you well.
Thank you Les !! You are a great teacher !
Thank you!
Thx Les. Hello from Alberta. Absolutely love the show and I am really excited about the new channel. You have taught me so much. I really do my best to do what I call a "Bang flop" and many of your kills are bang flops. I would really appreciate a video on shot placement. Hard to find a good reliable video on coyote shot placement. Thx and keep up the amazing work.
Les some of these videos on your channel would make a great episode for TV . The knowledge your passing on is tremendous . I bought your calls and got into hunting coyotes when I first saw you on TH-cam. Then watched your show. BTW your calls rock. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much! I appreciate it! The great thing about TH-cam is that I want some of my information/knowledge to only be shown here and only available to people that wish to learn. As far as Television goes, the networks are "only" interested in good action and keeping it all flowing to keep viewers. Most television viewers want to see action. TH-cam is a platform where people wish to learn. I am going to have action and information for learning as well. Thank you again for watching and commenting! LJ
Wow, Hometown, America. One of the most refreshing videos I have watched of late. Renews my Hopes for this Great Country of Ours, The good ol' US of A. Thanks to the Johnsons
Thank you Stephen! I appreciate it and thank you for watching!
Hey there Les from south saskatchewan, myself and my little guy enjoy your videos- very down to earth which is good to see. I began calling coyotes about 6 years ago- it can be tough, my first year was alot of me seeing the backsides of coyotes as they ran away- it was alot of reading and learning and trial and error. I have been lucky enough to meet a few people who were also good teachers and put the time in to help me learn. Im by no means a pro, but itbhas been a successful year for me, and i in turn try to pay it forward when i can and help someone else learn- it wasnt too long ago tha
it wasnt that long ago that i was frustrated and looking for so e help calling.
I totally know what you are saying Avery! Congratulations for sticking with it and keeping the determination! I'm glad your learning. Thanks again. LJ
Good lessons on diligence, persistence, and passion. Never hunted, living overseas, but really enjoy the strategy and sport.
this my first year calling coyotes your talk shows have helped me out quite a bit love your videos
WOW, I'm staggering about realizing your Predator Quest show. Realizing you have done the homework that no one else was doing. Great video Les.
This man is the best. After watching years ago. I went with Howa and predator quest scope. I miss chances on the dogs. But I will keep at it.
You are doing a great job! Good teacher and talker as well. Interesting to hear you were petrified by an audience. I know that feeling. I am really not patient and am surprised to find myself listen entirely. You have a talent for sure
Hey Les great show: I’ve watched your shows for years and years! Finally found your very First Demo show you made👍 You do an excellent job hunting coyotes: I’ve hunted Coyotes for many many years too! I used custom 17/222 35 degree shoulder tight neck, Jewel trigger, Macmillan stock, 4.5-14 leupold scope, Remington action. Used 30g hpbts deadly out to 400-450….
thank you Les for all the information and all the help on the hunt from Nevada
Thanks Jay! Thank you for watching and commenting on my videos! LJ
You're awesome dude! Such an inspiration to coyote callers all around. I've taken and used some of your tactics and tips for my own success and they have changed my success rate.
Whole crap! That just changed my perspective on a lot of things! I've never heard anything like that before! Normally, I make fun of all the sponsors during a show! Predator Quest is the first hunting DVD I ever purchased. So glad you are finally doing TH-cam now! Thank you so much for all you guys do! You are such an inspiration, and so is Jeff, whether you guys know it or not!
Thank you Rachelle! Yes the industry is not as many people know it. It's dog eat dog and very tough! I tell everyone that I am getting old and wore out....so maybe this TH-cam thing will be the best thing for me! Thank you for watching and I hope you continue to watch! I will let Jeff know! I do want to do a nice video on him, but he does not like to be in front of the camera. Someday I will get it done. Thanks again for watching. LJ
From the first episode I seen till now. Love this show. The highs and lows, giving us the privilege to be apart of the ride. Going to hunt Yakima Washington this year for the first time. Toutle Washington has been tough on us the last few years.
Welcome back Les, sure enjoyed watching your television show over the years. You have a great show and any sponsor would be lucky to have you.
Hello Les,
You are the real deal! I truly admire you for your perseverance, dedication to predator hunting and predator hunters across the country.
Only in America, Thanks for sharing your passion for hunting coyote's, God bless
Thank you Les for sacrifice and for putting yourself out there for the sake of the sport. I love your show and your knowledge on predator calling is immeasurable. You seem to be such a down to earth person. It would be a pleasure to meet you and shake your hand someday. If you ever get out to northwest New Mexico, I have some good coyote property in Sandoval county. Thanks again.
Thank you for all of your dedication and sacrifices to present us with all your shows and teaching us new tricks on how to hunt coyotes. And going through all the Anxiety which I also have to be were your at today. Thank you again.
Hey Les, these are amazing videos, I can't stop watching! I can totally relate to your personality and find this information on the tv show fascinating. I knew it wasn't all glory like it looks but it sounds almost impossible! Keep up the good work, from a fellow Husker!
I’m new to coyote hunting but your show has been what got me started. I get so much information from you and actually feel like I can do this too. However I live in Nevada where there is a lot of competition and our dogs are really sketchy. I’d love to see you do an episode on hunting high pressure areas. It would really help me out on a few new tactics to try
One of the best shows I've ever seen.
So glad you're doing this Les. Can't wait to start watching!
Jeff, thank you! :) LJ
Great videos Les. Have a big coyote problem here in Texas. Learning a lot from you. Thank you
Very good video, I enjoy watching you hunt predators, I live and hunt in the mountains of pa and hunting coyotes is a big challenge for me, thank you for taking the time to make such a great video.
Thank you Wyatt! I appreciate it! Have a Merry Christmas! LJ
great show,and I got my 1st coyote last week here in NY after 4 x out.thanks for help.
That is great redzone! Thanks for your comment and watching. Congrats on your first coyote as well! LJ
I think humility is your best trait! Keep up the great work!
Fantastic video Les. Undoubtedly the most insightful and honest video in a very long time. Success will follow you regardless of the median use to deliver your teachings. Best wishes for many more blessed years of success.
Thank you very much Gerry! I really appreciate it! I hope you continue to watch my channel and I am very excited to start putting more and more videos up to help teach people! Thanks again! LJ
Awesome Les! I'll never forget meeting you in Edmonton and buying my first call from you at the show!
Thank you! I wish my travels would take me back up through Edmonton! I really like it up there! Thanks again and I hope you continue watching EOwLJ
Really like your show and look forward to it. Now with your You tube, I can get more Les. Keep up the good work! "Let's get to calling"
Thank you Jason! My editor and I will be flooding TH-cam with alot more segments very soon. It takes alot of time, but it will be worth it in the end.
Great video les. I have been watching your shows for a long time and have really help me in my predator hunting.
There are very few genuine guys hunting on television these days but you are one of them.
No fist bumping no screaming yelling and hugging and rolling around you just get it done and kill coyotes.
Hi Les i was wondering about your scouting do you get much time to scout and if you ever use a electric locater i know your hunting many different areas topic would make a good show. Thanks for great teaching of your techniques.
Hi Tom, I am glad that you brought this up and I will be doing a video on this topic as well. Its a great topic and I hope that you stay tuned. I've got a whole list of topics that I will be filming in the next week or two. Thank you for watching Tom! LJ
As mentione by Tony T....the most honest video about how it all started and you progress. Well done.
I subbed right away.
Greets from Norway :-)
Thank you Kjell! I appreciate it! I hope all is well over in Norway and thank you for becoming a Subscriber! LJ
wow ! Appreciate your straight forward honest talk. You gained a new subscriber by me😉 I am just a beginner at coyote calling but live in and near some great coyote areas.As a male in his mid fifties with a little more time I am excited about calling coyotes! Montana Bob. Better known as preacher Bob!
Thank you Preacher! Yes, if you are in Montana.....you live in coyote country! Thank you for your view and comment! Also, your comment was "flagged" as possible spam? :) Evidentily the word "preacher" kicked you out! :) Thanks for watching and I hope you continue to watch! LJ
I always loved watching predator quest.
Thank you Regis! I'm still airing on Television and now here, so hopefully I will be putting alot more in the way of tips on this channel. Thanks for watching! LJ
Awesome job, Les! Very well done! Thanks for sharing. and keep up the great work!
Thank you Bill! Great to see you on the channel! :)
Thanks Les for doing what you do,you really are a great teacher, and you are an inspiration.
Les,
You are an inspiration to all hunters and outdoorsmen. If you ever get to Pennsylvania please feel free to contact me. We need your help controlling the growing population of coyotes
here. We can also do some bowhunting or turkey hunting. Best regards and be safe!
Leon
Well personally I give a lot of credit to my dad for sparking my interest in predator hunting but when I set out to do it there was a few things ro learn first and one was seting up a stand in fact the first video demonstration was the Ed Sceery video then it was the Randy Anderson back when there was still VHS and had some successes with those particularly with howling and then I bought your DVD when it came out and I learned more of the details of setting up on stands and being patient... my success went up big time just because you explain things with passion so I give you a lot of credit Les I had no idea what it took in the industry for you to produce your vids and shows. I've not produced those kinds of kill numbers but have a few doubles a triples and of course some savvy singles and can confidently say hands down go up over a hill and call in a coyote and know that they're in there. Those two I'm holding in my arms on my profile picture were taken a few years back in South Dakota where I'm from btw and were the first coyotes I've ever tanned and that was one of my goals. I never get tired of your videos. Thanks Les
experience is the best teacher.. that's something you can't buy!!
Thank you Les ... you are and most interesting person. Yes you ARE a good teacher!
learned a lot watching on TV and getting out and doing it. thanks for doing this though,ready to learn more and put it to use when I can get out.
thank you and God bless
Thank you bob, I appreciate your kind words! I hope you continue to watch as I will be uploading many, many more videos in the future! Have a very Merry Christmas! LJ
Thanks! You just put out a lot of good advice. Appropriate a vid. like this. Keep articulating and you'll be fine. Thanks-again. Schups.
Oh - Yea, I am interested in; do you reload for your hunts? If so, what do you reload? Why dont you talk about your equipment more....isn't it important.
Last year I joined the Idaho Varmint Hunting club! And per my work schedule, when I can go, I really enjoy it. I use a Remington 700, 223, 55 to 60 gn hollowpoint.
Thank you S Schup! Actually, I am just getting a good grip on this channel and will be downloading a wealth of knowledge on coyote behavior, equipment, tactics, etc. Just try to be patient with me and what I am trying to get done and you will be pleased. My editor lives in Florida and I am in Nebraska, so there is a lag time in everything that I get done. Plus trying to produce television shows, work with sponsors, run a business everyday, etc my schedule is pretty crazy and full.
I am glad that you got into predator calling and it is a great idea to be a part of a club. You have a great setup for calling!
Thank you for watching and have a Happy New Year! LJ
you are my # 1 teacher
Thank you hunter79! I hope you continue to watch!
LJ
Good stuff Les! 👍
I have always enjoyed your show and it gets better the more I get to know you as you share your world with us!
Keep doing what you do brother and I will keep watching and learning! (y)
Thanks for sharing!
~ JJ
JD, thank you so much! I'm excited to start showing all that I can. Thank you so much for your positive feedback and I hope you continue to watch. LJ
We loved your show Les miss you so much !
I've watched your stuff a long keep doing what you do man
Thank you Jeremy! It means alot to me! Have a good day and good luck out there! LJ
I pray you keep going love your video and breaking everything down showing how and why. Thanks😊😊😊
Awesome story and ongoing life lesson brother !! Keep up the great work
Might I also suggest a section where you allow fans to post their hunts and you air the best of the week or month. :) then you can maybe give your take on the hunt. Thx again.
That is a good idea! I will look into that!
Nice job Les, It's not all roses and lollie pops. :)
Thank you! You are correct!
I met Les several years ago, mainly the coyote hunting contests like St Francis. I have a website, The New HuntmastersBBS.com, and a fair amount of very knowledgable people hang out there. We sometimes talk about who sorta walks the walk and who doesn't. In my opinion, Les is the real deal and I would know, I've been doing this stuff forever and I can spot a phony a mile away. But, Les is a good guy, knows his shit and I would hunt with him any day, just like Calvin Taylor who posted below, he's another one, knows what he's talking about and still modest. I don't have a negative thing to say about Les. Like he mentioned in the video, some of these guys that are frendly to your face are jealous and say things behind your back. I have never heard a bad thing about Les. He's good at what he does and I wish him success in this new venture. Congradulations, Big Guy!
Thank you Leonard! I appreciate your words! I hope your well!
Great vid. just getting into predator hunting and your enthusiasm motivates me. look forward to more vids from you.
Thank you Clybourn!
I love your videos! As always this one is another great video. I like your style, humble and down to earth. Congrats on your success, and wishing you continued success in the future. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Wes! That means alot to me! I am glad you liked it and I hope you continue to watch the videos that I add to my channel! Have a Merry Christmas! LJ
Great story, Les! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you McKay!
hi guy's..i have a question...are its possible of coyote dont out of forest because wheather is upper zero ..no snow now?no answer with my electronis call.i dont see coyote in five try of hunt.
Hi Denis, sometimes coyotes will not respond, for whatever reason. I dont base alot on 5 times trying. Different days make a big difference in the outcomes. I never give up. But, if I try 5 stands one day and no coyote comes and investigates, then I may stop for the day and go get office work done. I would also learn to use a hand call as well. I never put all of my eggs in one basket. Hope that helps and thank you for watching. LJ
Thank you and bring it on.
Still great and going strong. Good job Les!
Thank you Calvin! I hope your well!
Love the show love what you do!! Any knowledge on arizona coyote hunting. Im looking to do my first hunt with in this month. Whats better hand calls or electronic? Thanks for any advice
Thank you Victor! I think that both types of calls have their place! I love handcalls because I have more control and once I spot a coyote, its easy for me to know what it is going to do by watching its body language. Just my $.02. Good luck and thank you for your question.
nice job les I love watching your hunts keep up the good work and your videos stand out from a lot of the other ones I look forward to watching more
Thank you Jerad! I appreciate it! Hope you continue to watch and have a Merry Christmas! LJ
One thing I have learned which is probably obvious is that even though I like to have a hunting partner, and often nobody is available to hunt as often as I am, you have to go out there and hunt. You won't be killing any coyotes sitting at home on the computer or watching TV.
Your exactly right Doug! Id much rather spend some time in the outdoors anyhow. Thanks again!
Real talk with Les great job 👍
thanks for the great info les very well put and I learned a thing or 2 watching this video by far the best info I've ever gotten great work
north mn. just keep up the good work Iike the tips I get from you.
Thank you lowell! I will be releasing alot of "tips" videos in the coming weeks/months. Working on them right now as we speak. Thank you for watching and have a Happy New Year! LJ
Hey Les! Just wanted to say, great advise on the coyote videos, i have been a fan and have watched every video so far… But i have a quick question. Have you ever used of heard of people using skunk scent to mask the human scent on a stand? if so how does it work?
Awesome video! Les!
Thank you!
Great video Les! Thanks for sharing your story!
hay les you do an awesome job I learned a lot from you thanks man
Thank you Earl! I hope you continue to watch! LJ
👇Agreed! Les Your a really cool role model! I hope a lot of young kids see this! I know my grandsons, 4 of them, will!
Thank you R Moss! I love trying to pass things on to the kids and enjoy educating them on the outdoors. Have a good day and thanks for watching/commenting! LJ
I see I’m a little late to the party lol but I really enjoy everything you talk about and there’s little lessons to learn from the overall big message I really like everything you have going here