O'Neill OPS Podcast 16: Les Johnson

A Predator Hunting Icon, an Asset to the Industry, and Arguably the Best Coyote Caller our generation will witness. Team OPS has an in studio interview with the renowned Les Johnson.

[@paulkoehler7061]

Thank you for putting this together with Les Johnson. I've followed him for many, many years and I've always marveled at how much information he is willing to freely share with those who are learning or still learning the finer points around coyote hunting. Seeing him again during this pod cast and listening to his stories only reinforces the knowledge he has gleaned from his many years spent in the field. It would be AWESOME if you were able to put together a collaboration at some point in the future. Great job on this podcast - one of your best in my opinion.

[@robhardwick4969]

You all are good men. It's great to know there are noble people still in this great country. God bless you all. America 🇺🇸

[@Punisher2XL]

Les Johnson is a legend! I have learned a lot from watching his content. He seems like a great person too.

[@davidangel5886]

Great Interview! Worth the 2 1/2 hours to fully understand hunting coyote's and how all this works in getting a show on TV. If one doesn't appreciate what great guy's like Les and you two have to go thru to file and get a TV show on TV, then you don't need to watch this! These guy's are great!!

[@ONEILLOPS]

Well said.

[@craigcirbo9570]

Les is amazing. He knows what he is doing absolutely...also a great guy in person! Hands down the best!

[@bodeeengle3480]

That was my favorite podcast. You guys a phenomenal and les Johnson is the whole reason why I coyote hunt. I learn so much from you guys and this gets me pumped for this coming season. Thank you

[@ethanladymon6760]

I can't believe I haven't seen this until now. Les Johnson really jumpstarted my passion for predator calling. Making a living has slowed my passion down, but here Les is again waking me up! Let's get to callin'.

[@mattacedo]

Les is the Man!! Great Podcast! So much knowledge packed in this one. Thank you guys!

[@oldwisdom1026]

Thanks so much you men did a wonderful job here. Been hunt yotes for 30yrs I always enjoy listening to Les he’s the legend to me. Freakin awesome talk!!

[@brianmoeller6839]

Les and Randy Anderson were the ones that I watched. Randy' videos and Les's TV show. Great job guys

[@Millennial_marksman]

This was absolutely fantastic. Thank you all.

[@tobyh3681]

Les Johnson, probably the most honest, humble dude in the industry. Great episode.👊🏼

[@birdie0706]

Really love this interaction with Les What a great Guy Love you James and keith for bringing this content 🤘🏻

[@ONEILLOPS]

Thank you Bob, We appreciate this more than you know! God Bless buddy.

[@fifd5]

Thanks for having a Legend on the show. Great podcast gents.

[@bertbccfu9564]

Your story about your grandfather really touches my heart , my grandfather was the best man I ever knew and same thing I always wanted to be able to impress him, he's passed away now 20 years ago and I miss him everyday, he was a mechanic and he taught me everything he knew and I still have a lot of his tools, every time I pick one up I think of him, RIP POP

[@douggiek9]

Greatest video I've ever seen hands down. Love you guys and grew up with Les. Bravo.

[@drtpredatorcontrol6093]

Having Les on was a great move guys. I respect you all. He's a class act and you all are too. Thank you for everything you do for the industry and the sport!

[@arkansashouse6509]

This is my 3rd time watching this, i still learn something new. Cant wait to watch it again.

[@jamesluke5910]

I’ve been wondering where this guys been! I haven’t found any new videos with him. I’m excited for this one!!

[@rockylongbrake1703]

Perfect podcast is all I can say!!! Good work guys

[@joshgarrison479]

Love your channel! Keep the great content coming!

[@jeffpersondek5905]

I love listening to the the guys who inspire me too keep callin and having fun huntin Coyoot's, thanks for putting this on KZbin

[@wadehansen4799]

You guys are awesome I have learned alot over the years from all 3 of you thank you

[@Coyotekings]

Big fan of Les’ show. It was the show that got me into coyote hunting when I lived in Texas. Glad to see you guys getting into the podcast world Sincerely, a guy that just kills red fox on the east coast lol

[@isaacjohnson49]

This is amazing, thank you for putting this together. I’ve been a huge fan of Les for years now. I would like to see a podcast of you guys and TheDartman76 as well.

[@jf5472]

That was GREAT! Been chasing coyotes for a few years, the things discussed have been more helpful than watching hours of other videos. I dont kill alot every year but it's a drug that I need. Great work fellas keep it up!!!

[@ethicalpursuitoutdoors]

Absolutely love Les. So glad I found this podcast!

[@ONEILLOPS]

Welcome aboard!

[@fish4food449]

Another great episode with another Legend.

[@johnfila6480]

les johnson inspired me to predator hunt and is now my favourite hunt!

[@joshtodd2119]

This show is gold.

[@nathanielbetteridge4978]

Personal opinion: this is your best episode yet. Ive listened to all of them and have learned a lot. For me its hard to beat a podcast of just telling stories of successful hunts man. Keep up the good work!

[@shanksoutdoorsunlimited7973]

Its awesome that Les Johnson love Robert Arringtons channel DMFD. That is one of my favorite channels outside of coyote hunting channels. He said it perfect that Robert is a jack of all catch,clean ,cooks will have your mouth watering when they prepare the meals.super cool to hear that from Les.

[@jameskolowich1237]

What a long video, but damn it was worth every minute. Good job fellas.

[@pamick2444]

Just watched this podcast. Awesome way to enjoy this Sunday morning! You guys shared a wealth of knowledge, every predator hunter can learn something here ! Fantastic you guys did this 👍🏼👍🏼 !! Thank you 😃 !!!

[@codyrobison6817]

Loved this the amount of knowledge here is insane

[@miketibbettsjr208]

Awesome podcast james ! I really enjoyed listening to you & les , so much information ! Standing or running les is a KILLER!

[@snifitall]

That knowledge drop was solid gold.

[@MONTEGOBLUE]

Man I run equipment all day and I been having a rough time calling coyotes I could go on for hours on our own kill box year before in the Texas freeze I just wanted to tell all you guys thanks. I’ve been listening and putting les tips to work last week we did the unthinkable in our country in central texas. We went out and called in 5 coyotes in 5 stands. I mean to think we went from one coyote every 30 stands. Or 3 trips out to. 5 in five stands. I have both of y’all’s podcasts to thank for that. Keep up the good work I’ll keep listening. God bless

[@win.2436]

You guys Killed it! Very interesting

[@bluegatr8050]

Predator quest shows would get me motivated to get out and try again. Little tougher hunting around here until I switched to thermal. Good show.

[@perchman4765]

Great pod cast, I just came across your channel. Hv followed Les for years, my favorite show. Next favorite varmint show is "Nite Crew". On Nite Crew is where I first learned of OPS. Great pod cast. Carry On.

[@mikehobbs7421]

Awesome podcast! Been watching and learning from you guys at O’Neil ops and les Johnson for years now! Both of you are big inspirations to me and my passion for the outdoors, predator hunting and hunting in general! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 eh 💪🤘

[@jamesackermann4934]

Loved this pod cast great info.

[@LazoLivin]

Hands down best podcast on KZbin Words or the wises man in the coyote hunting industry with the most yoked out coyote killers

[@wsd2007]

Pretty good stuff! Enjoyed it.

[@jamesshifflett3153]

Great show fellas!

[@lcjjr.6714]

The shooting style used by Les can be referred to as being “instinctive”. His skill level requires no thought whatsoever! It just comes natural.

[@jeffbutler9902]

Excellent podcast 👍👍

[@woldridgefencing9021]

I have always been interested in Predator Quest. Les has always been a well rounded outdoorsman. He a true guy and I appreciate how he shares his success with anyone willing to listen. I like to see how you guys interact with each other and don't consider each other competition of any sort. Keep on doing what you are doing. It doesn't matter when or where I I have on a PQ shirt or hoodie I get questions. 🤙🏽

[@brucezechman1557]

Like you said, I shoot a lot practice a lot and I also go to the gym a lot when I can still go to keep yourself in shape very very mentally and physically

[@kevinherm3036]

Wow! I couldn't not pay attention to this after I started to just casually watch this--not background material at all. Gonna have to work a little later to make up my time! LOL! Outta the park great!

[@jamesluke5910]

I’ll buy an oneillops can with les Johnson’s name on it. What a legend but more importantly what a human being. Inspired to be this kinda hunter but also a good person like him as well

[@markmcloughlin4285]

Good show - Good idea get Les up and do a stand with you guys

[@EK-yi3nr]

Nice work!

[@greathoperanch369]

People don't realize this and I am sure that Les doesn't even realize this... Les Johnson has killed more coyotes then one might realize, I mean Les has killed more coyotes then he is even aware of with the knowledge that he shares. Any Predator hunter that is willing to learn and use his hand calls better carry a shot gun. They will remember this comment after they learn to use his call properly and miss their first coyote at 25yards with a riffle because they could not stop him and forgot to dial their scope power down. Appreciate that you guys got the right man for this Podcast. Awesome...

[@dalegloeckner1384]

Epic podcast guys

[@jdcamo1]

Les the the OG of coyotes. Awesome guy. Great coyote hunter and calls the industry how it is

[@lukecartwright5210]

People being jealous is a sure sign of success so Les set back and enjoy ....

[@toddjenest3212]

It would be hard to be a "hunter" and a podcast producer. Trying to play to the camera for almost every show would just making your job so much harder. My hat's off to you guys!!! 💪

[@brucezechman1557]

I love this show now you really did it because Les Johnson is my one of my biggest heroes but anyway he’s talking about Hornaday anyway, I use nothing but Hornaday but here in Pennsylvania we can only use number for buckshot is the biggest we can use I don’t know how many boxes I got vision but I love it. I just wanted to let you know and say hi and thank you for the great show.

[@collinmustain1718]

Some coyote hunting videos are entertaining. Some are plain nonsense. Les has the only videos where I am not only entertained but feel like I learn something.. Just wish I could retain it 🤣

[@joshgarrison479]

Love the channel!

[@nowherespecial6780]

That's a pretty sweet collaboration

[@kasinger311]

So, here’s my take on this. And honestly it prolly don’t mean sh!t to you guys. But this is my 3rd time watching this and each time I learn and hear something new I didn’t catch the previous time. One - les bro. No matter where life takes you or James, y’all always going to kick ass and be one the top in the predator world. Along with Chris’ show night crew. Life throws grenades and y’all toss that shit back and always smash previous goals with higher outcomes and that’s why y’all are where y’all are at today. No matter what people think say or do, y’all keep hammering and always Fkn win bro. That’s what I love about y’all. Always real as shit, Throwing the real information out there on what’s going on and y’all keep pushing forward. It’s unreal. The best mindset a human could possible have, and y’all have it. I wish les would keep pushing content along with y’all’s channels, showing new comers on how to be successful, showing you don’t need 10s of thousands of dollars spent to be something you want to achieve doing this sport. Y’all the real ones and we need more guys like y’all pushing the envelope. Thanks for all y’all produce man. Whole heartedly

[@Balonishell]

Fantastic podcast gentlemen!

[@ONEILLOPS]

Thanks for listening

[@BrettDeemer]

2 totally different styles of predator hunters but all with the same end result.....lots of dead coyotes. Great podcast!

[@egunsoutdooradventures688]

Man I would love to be able to pick Les’s brain. He is bad ass coyote caller. Don’t get me wrong O’Neil ops you guys freaking rock. But he is my all time favorite!!

[@bradheath2592]

Love listening to killers ! Got a question .... What kind of camera is your main camera for filming ? Is the camcorder the best option still ?

[@Hatfield_Country]

Heck yeah!

[@wadehansen4799]

What twist are you running with the 52 bthp in your 22-250 if you dont mind me asking and thank you again

[@hmooblomlomzemchannel3531]

Nice your video brother 👍

[@blackops8996]

1st.......thanks for another podcast

[@futhermucker1]

Hell yeah! 🤙🏽

[@HunterDan001]

Les the legend!!

[@kab5275]

I want to see you come to the east coast and “stack em up”. It’s not as easy as those big fields out west.

[@johnnyg8786]

The ONiell OPS guys are like the tactical of coyote hunting

[@jeffwells1099]

How does a podcast from coyote hunting pros interviewing a coyote legend only have 47k views after more than a year of soaking!?

[@dallasball6624]

Clemson does the $2 bill deal with each bill having an orange paw on it.

[@coyoteheathens4333]

I got hooked on coyote hunt when I was 12 years old. I heard about coyote hunting from a buddy’s dad and he brought his call to school. He was blowing it in the school and I heard the sound. I went home that day grabbed my 243 single shot with iron sights and headed to a pond I heard coyotes howl from. I set under a mesquite tree and start calling with my mouth just trying to mimic the sound I heard my buddies call. I didn’t have a call just using my mouth and hands. It was 3 minutes and I could see 2 coyotes running through the brush and one stopped on the pond damn and I was shaking. Got my iron sight set on him and boom dropped him. The other took off before I could reload the break over. I still get that feeling every time I kill a coyote like I did that day. And it has been 13 years.

[@cgmeals]

Talking about trigger pull and fundamentals at 1:16:08 is the difference in being a shooter and a killer. Same thing in basketball at the end of the game. A guy can statistically be a better shooter, but there’s always that one guy who’s a scorer. Doesn’t matter if it’s a dunk or deep 3. He’s scoring. He gets the ball. Les is killing, doesn’t matter that he slaps the trigger!

[@benr7002]

Good video I look up to Les. I agree with him about jerking the trigger. I am not the most accomplished coyote hunter as far as getting them in range but I consider myself a decent shot. I shoot ground squirrels in the spring and I generally shoot 1000 - 2000 rounds through my .22lr and 750 through my pcp pellet gun every year at LIVE targets. When a guy has a less than ideal rest, which happens when hunting, a guy has to pull the trigger when the cross hairs are on the target. So I do jerk the trigger a little. The yotes don't stand too much of a chance if they give me a reasonable shot. Les makes me consider sighting my 22-250 in at 200 yards instead of 100 though. When I sit down at a stand I range different parts and have a drop chart on my gun stock. I do not like shooting at things that are not alive unless I am dialing a gun in. Les always gets me amped to "get to calling"! Les is the man and NEEDS TO PUT OUT MORE VIDEOS!

[@benr7002]

One thing I will take away is when he asked his buddy what did you learn? He replied that Les calls places that others drive past. I'm taking that to my hunt this weekend.

[@johnbeard4006]

Les Johnson and oneil ops, it's doesn't get any better than that. I have one question. The poster in the background of oneil ops, where can I get one

[@godscountry4683]

Same

[@ONEILLOPS]

You guys want posters made like that? How big?

[@johnbeard4006]

The size of the one on your wall. That picture is bad ass.

[@johnbeard4006]

It looks like a sniper waiting for his perfect shot.

[@johnbeard4006]

Any word on the posters?

[@lcjjr.6714]

Les is the best! Beware of the one gun man!

[@redrocketracing7295]

Did he ever post the shotgun triple somewhere?

[@michaeljennings2742]

I have watched les for years I use to like coffee with les I have been watching you guys for a while and you guys got it going on. I understand the haters and bad comments but dont let that stop you guys. You got into this because of the love of hunting coyotes and video because of us. Les get off your ass and make some youtube. Cant wait until the next one.

[@tknoerle1451]

Love all your secrets LES...

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

I always kinda wondered this about Les, I think he’s got alot of pain and trauma he carries that the public and some people in the industry put on him to put him down. And that’s just a shame because les is a wonderful person and does everything for the people, and to achieve his goals. I think it’s still with him and is the reason we do not see him anymore

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Back when he was making a lot of Facebook lives and KZbin videos I could see it in his eyes

[@chriscole4266]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

How can I get one of those tees that James is wearing?

[@johnbeard4006]

Go to their website.

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

@@johnbeard4006 all sold out and they don’t show a 3X☹️

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

A tan and olive drab in 3XL would be awesome!

[@ONEILLOPS]

@@RayRay-zc2ed I'll try and get them made b4 the summer!

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

@@ONEILLOPS awesome, thanks for trying

[@MONTEGOBLUE]

At 38:42 another reason I think you ought to call them yotes in as close as possible is your upping your chances of a double you shoot at 50 I stead of 250 and theres a chance you've done picked up another dog coming in

[@philmccracken9948]

2:15... facebook police 🤦‍♂️ sorry that you guys are getting targeted james, you guys are stand up dudes. Envy is a terrible thing... 🤷‍♂️

[@jacobschempp6338]

Do one with Mitch K

[@JESSEPAVON]

What happened to Les Johnson?

[@jimtheobald1141]

Please talk louder. I really like what you do

[@McDanielRanch]

Man less I got a spam from ur youtube saying I won a bow, but it looked fake so I wasn't going to send umm shipping money. If u ever want to come to my ranch in central nm and shoot dogs. I'd like the chance to watch a master dog killer work.

[@brianpeppers7455]

Zogbots talking about zogbot things.

[@mxuremeaa5527]

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