Peter Panda Podcast

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, we’re goin on African Safari with my friend, butchering mentor, and African hunting enthusiast, Mr. Larry Hassell. With deep roots of Texas deer hunting, he ultimately scratched the itch of curiosity as a younger man and began hunting in Africa, of which, Larry is no stranger to many of its different countries and exotic species. This self-made salesman from the 1980’s computer era boom provides enticing perspectives of the modern African Safari. So listen up! And get ready for couple of exciting adventures from the Dark Continent with of the nicest guys I know, Larry Hassell. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, we’re headed to the taxidermist with my friend and mentor, Jerry Andres. Now, back in 2011, I drew a mountain goat tag here in Montana, and after I shot one, this man mounted it for me. It was the first piece of taxidermy I’d ever had done, and it lives in my living room proudly, to this day. Jerry is a bit of a Montana legend, and his stories and perspectives could never be reduced into one podcast. That said, I twisted the beast’s arm, and got him to sit down with me, for what I hope is, the first of many recorded conversations together. He’s rough around the edges, straight to the point, and his blunt honesty is likely only out shown by his talent. So listen up! We’re diving deep into the complexity and artistry of wild game taxidermy with Mr. Jerry Andres. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, I’m joined by my TX CullFest Brother, Patrick Mackie. We just wrapped up a wonderful week of elk and deer hunting here in SW MT, and this recap was so much fun to relive with Patrick. It’s always special when friends who you’ve met elsewhere in the world, later come visit you on your home turf, where you can show them everything you’ve told them about for years! Patrick’s elk and muley  were both hard earned, and I hope you enjoy joining us on this adventure. So listen up, it’s finally November, and the kills are starting to add up here Montana. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, we’re pickin’ up where we left off, with my big brother Adam, on his quest to kill a Montana moose. Now if you haven’t listened to ‘Part One’ of this saga, lemme just stop you right here, and turn you back to our previous episode, where Adam shares the start of his journey to the Fall moose rut. This adventure has got it all, from heavy rain that’s wetter than water, to chilling reminders of the local grizzly bears, to ultimately a charging bull moose, crosseyed with love. So listen up, for the exciting conclusion to brother Adam’s Montana Moose hunt. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, I’m catchin' up with my big brother, Adam. Now, for some unexplainable reason, Lady Luck shined her grace upon this man, yet again last summer when he drew a Montana moose tag. For the record, this is Adam’s second Shiras tag! The first of which he drew in Colorado in 2020. Easy to feel animosity towards a man who’s drawn multiple permits in a few short years that most of us wait a lifetime for, but I will say, he’s always owned up to drawing these special permits and given them the attention and time they deserve. So listen up! for what we’re calling “Part 1” of Brother Adam’s Montana moose adventure, a story still in the making. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, we’re talking all things waterfowl with my friend, Shane Garner, of SEMO Outfitters. Now, let me just start by admitting that I am no duck hunter. In fact, I can count on both my hands the number of ducks and geese I’ve ever shot. Talking with Shane about his life’s passion was so interesting to me. You’ll have to excuse some of my ignorant, or maybe just elementary level questions, but this is all new to me. What I found was the parallels between us as passionate sportsman we’re countless. From raising hunting dogs, guiding hunters, respecting a resource, and protecting its future, Shane is as authentic of a duck hunter as I’ve ever met. So listen up! And pull them waders on. We’re goin to the Mississippi Fly way with Mr. Shane Garner. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, I sit down with Canadian Outfitter and veteran Hunting Guide, Chad Miller. With roughly 100-ram kills on his resume, Chad is a real-life, living-legend. Chad’s experience warrants my highest respect. I recently learned more from Chad on a 10-day sheep hunt than I have from my own painful experiences thru the last decade. Chad ain’t got any tattoos, but if he did, it would be a throat tat, dubbed “Been There, Done That”. This guy is so damn cool. So listen up! Canada’s finest bout to show out. I give you, Mr. Chad Miller. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, we’re going Stone Sheep huntin in the Canadian Rockies with my good friend and the yeti co-founder, Ryan Seiders. Settle in and Saddle up as we recap our recent 10-day adventure deep into sheep country. This hunt had all the highs, lows, challenges, and rewards of a proper sheep hunt. So listen up! We’re about to head back up the mountain to sheep camp with a man who’s currently living with a serious case of sheep fever, Mr. Ryan Seiders. 

On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, I reconnect with my old friend, and Montana ranch owner, Kameron Kelsey. Located just a few miles outside of Yellowstone  National Park, Kameron and his wife own and operate the Nine Quarter Circle Guest Ranch, a world-class, and all-around breathtaking, private withholding deep in the Montana wilderness. Kameron is about as educated and well spoken of young man as you’ll find. He shoulders a long family legacy, and manages unique relationships with multiple federal and state agencies that he calls neighbors. ItIt’s a complex and fascinating existence in some of Montanas most remote and pristine landscapes. So listen up! And Saddle up! We’re riding deep into the world of rural ranching in a modern world with one of the most impressive and capable men I know, Mr. Kameron Kelsey.     https://www.ninequartercircle.com

S2E12 On this episode of the Peter Panda Podcast, I’m catching up with one of Montana’s own, Brandon Purcell. On this hot summer day, we get to go back in time and cool down a bit as Brandon relives and tells the adventure of our mountain lion hunt last winter. Brandon is a great story teller and an even better hunter. Now we’ve shared more than one campfire together thru all our years of guiding and hunting together in Alaska and Montana, so forgive us for crackin some bad jokes or getting off topic a time or two, but that’s just what happens when grungy dudes like us get to reconnect. So listen up! We’re about to run the hounds and fling some arrows at a monster Montana ditch panther with one of the best hunters I know, Brandon Purcell.