Coyotes howling near the back fence? Hogs rooting up your pasture? Squirrels tunneling like it’s their full-time job? It’s time to gear up for predator and varmint season.

Whether you’re protecting livestock, reclaiming your land, or just out for the thrill of the chase, here’s what you need to hunt smarter this season.

Rifles That Get It Done

Pick the platform that matches your mission:

• Mossberg Patriot Predator – Reliable and budget-friendly in .243 Win and 6.5 PRC.
• Ruger American Predator – Lightweight, accurate, and chambered in proven predator rounds like 223 Rem and 204 Ruger.
• Savage 110 Carbon Tactical – Threaded carbon fiber barrels for fast follow-up shots and long sits.
• Weatherby Mark V Apex – Take the long shot with confidence in 6.5-300 Wby Mag.

See What They Can’t: Thermal & Night Optics

When predators go nocturnal, so should you. These optics put you in control after sunset:

·The New AGM RattlerV3 50-640 LRF has promptly taken its place as one of the most advanced thermal optics preferred by predator hunters nationwide. Not only is it the first compact thermal scope housing to implement an in-lens LRF but it simultaneously utilizes the most sensitive sub-15mk sensor available. On top of that, it was also paired with a new high resolution 2560x2560 display, which raises the base magnification to 3.5X. This, in effect, is part of this unit's allure to predator hunters. A slightly higher base magnification ensures less pixelation at higher ranges of the magnification spectrum that's experienced by lower base magnification models.

• PARD Thermals – Compact and user-friendly, great for scanning, spotting, or stalking.
• Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 – Made for hunters with tool-free zeroing, a built-in throw lever, and Leupold’s lifetime warranty.
• Supreme Thermal Sights – Lightweight, affordable, and effective in the field.

Ammo Built to Perform

Every shot counts—so load up with ammo engineered for accuracy, speed, and clean takedowns.

Tried-and-True Varmint Loads:

• Federal American Eagle .223, .243 & 22-250 JHPs – Affordable, consistent, and great for high-volume shooting.

Hard-Hitting Rounds:

• Controlled Chaos .223 Rem (Lehigh Defense) – Devastating expansion on predators.
• .22-250 Ballistic Tip (Nosler) – Flat and fast for windy plains.
• .243 Win TTSX (Barnes) – Excellent penetration and stopping power.

Engineered Expansive Options:

• Hornady V-MAX – Pinpoint accuracy with explosive performance.
• Winchester Varmint X – Made to handle coyotes, foxes, and more.

Predator and varmint hunting isn’t just about the thrill—it’s about protecting what’s yours.
Gear up. Hunt smart. Take back the field.