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TEAM FATBOY

JON COLLINS

Jon Collins, born and raised in South Central Kentucky, began hunting at a young age and has pursued a wide variety of game, including turkey, whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, black bear, bobcats, and coyotes across multiple states.

With a strong passion for videography and photography, Jon found his way to a position at Wired Outdoors, where his love for calling and predator hunting naturally flourished. On his very first coyote stand, Jon called in an impressive seven coyotes, sparking a deep and lasting passion for the sport.

As his focus shifted more toward predator hunting, Jon launched ToothAndClawTV, a 100% predator hunting show available on multiple digital platforms. Today, filming coyote hunts has become Jon's primary focus, and through ToothAndClawTV, he continues to share his adventures and expertise with a growing audience.

AL MORRIS

Allen Morris of Springville, Utah, has always had a deep passion for the outdoors, growing up hunting, fishing, and exploring his family's dairy farm. At 16, after reading an Outdoor Life article about Wayne Carlton's elk calling skills, Allen's father reached out to Wayne directly. With just a few days of practice following Wayne's guidance, Allen was calling elk in the field, discovering his natural talent for replicating elk vocalizations. This marked the beginning of his lifelong career as a professional guide, with over 780 successful elk hunts to his name.

Allen is a four-time World Coyote Calling Champion alongside his longtime partner Garvin Young, with wins in 1997, 2007, 2008, and 2016. He also claimed the World Elk Calling Championship just two months after his third coyote calling title in 2009. Allen's success extends to multiple victories in the Northeastern Elk Calling Championship, the Best of the West, and the Utah State Championships.

When not filming for FOXPRO HUNTING TV, Allen enjoys sharing his expertise in predator calling and elk hunting. As a proud ambassador of FatBoy Tripods, he’s eager to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and share his passion at every opportunity.

RICH GONZALES

Born and raised in Vermont, Rich Gonzales was introduced to hunting at just 5 years old, accompanying his father on whitetail deer hunts. At 18, Rich joined the U.S. Air Force, serving first in the Vermont Air National Guard and later on active duty at Hill AFB, Utah, where he and his wife currently reside.

In 2007, Rich harvested his first bull elk in the High Uintah Mountains. On his way back, he encountered a coyote chasing a deer, sparking a passion for predator hunting that has lasted 17 years. Rich has since become an avid coyote hunter, competing across the U.S. and embracing thermal hunting as a nighttime pursuit. He proudly represents FatBoy Tripods in this competitive field.

KC HOLMES

Kacee Holmes is a retired Air Force Special Operations Pararescueman after 22 years of service. He now spends most of his spare time competitive shooting in 3 Gun, precision rifle, and USPSA. Kacee loves to hunt hogs and coyotes and is currently working as a rescue specialist and flight medic in East Africa.

BROCK STUGELMAYER

Born and raised in the northern regions of Utah, Brock has developed a deep passion for predator hunting. His journey began in 2018, when he started pursuing coyotes. This endeavor was entirely self-taught, and each failure only fueled his determination to improve.

The countless hours and miles Brock has invested in this pursuit are evident in his progress. With each passing year, he strives to surpass his previous achievements, always mindful that the learning never ceases when it comes to coyotes. A mantra that guides him is "No Run Aways."

MATT VINSON

Matt is an Iowa native, born and raised in the country outside a small town in Southeast Iowa. He started hunting with his dad when he could hardly hold a weapon. Guns and hunting have been a staple in his life since he was a boy.

At 19 years old, Matt joined the U.S. Army (Active Duty) as an Infantryman in 2003 and spent the better part of a decade with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He will retire after 20 years of active duty in 2023. Matt was deployed to Iraq in 2003–2004, 2005–2006, and 2007–2008, and to Afghanistan in 2010–2011—all as an Infantryman.

Matt hunts and guide-hunts in Iowa through his own company, Precision Harvesting Inc, and also volunteers with the non-profit organization Giving Back Outdoors, guiding disabled veterans and first responders on hunts and fishing trips nationwide.

To Matt, hunting and bodybuilding are therapy—both will be a part of his life forever. His goal is to inspire possibilities in others.

RUSTY GAMBLE

At 16, Rusty Gamble's passion for predator hunting began in Malad, Idaho, after successfully calling in his first coyotes. Initially a big game hunter with his father, Rusty quickly shifted focus to predator hunting, becoming one of the most accomplished in the Wild West.

He’s earned numerous titles, including Nevada State Champion, two-time Idaho State Champion, and three consecutive 2nd-place finishes in the World Coyote Calling Championship.

When not competing, Rusty runs his decoy dogs—like the famous “Odie”—through sage-covered hills, with action-packed hunts featured on his YouTube channel, Coyote Assassins. Predator calling is now a year-round lifestyle for Rusty, and he proudly represents FatBoy Tripods.

Check out Coyote Assassins on YouTube.

RIDGE AND VALLEY PURSUITS

Ridge and Valley Pursuits is a group of longtime friends from Southwest Wisconsin with a passion for the outdoors—especially predator, turkey, and deer hunting. Hunting is fun, but filming and sharing our experiences with viewers has added a whole new level of excitement to the game for us.

High-quality videos with a short turnaround time have always been a top priority since we started filming hunts, and we strive to make each video better than the last.

Check them out on Ridge & Valley Pursuits YouTube.

TEAM GAMEMASTERS

Team Gamemasters is made up of PRS, NRL Hunter, and Team Sniper competitors and hunters from West Central Illinois. Competing in long-range matches across the United States, these guys face extreme conditions and a wide variety of terrain—pushing their gear to the limit.

Their tripods need to be rugged, fast to deploy, and capable of handling whatever stress the competition throws at them. FatBoy Tripods removes any doubt about gear failure, allowing these shooters to stay focused on what matters—competing.

Team Members:
Bill Hobbs, Dakota Clary, Josh Forbis, and Brian Clark.

JEREMY BAILEY

Jeremy began hunting with his dad at just 4 years old, starting with squirrels before joining in on deer and turkey hunts. His fascination with coyotes began around age 8 when he first spotted one during a hunt. After receiving a fawn distress call for his 12th birthday, Jeremy discovered his passion for predator hunting, which quickly overshadowed other pursuits. He now spends winters traveling to different states to hunt predators.

In 2015, Jeremy entered contest hunting and won 1st place in the Kansas Predator Challenge. Since then, he's secured numerous titles, including 1st place in the New Mexico and Northern Missouri Coyote Calling Championships. Jeremy enjoys connecting with fellow hunters and shares his adventures on Facebook and Instagram.

DAKOTA WRIGHT

Dakota Wright, hailing from Zanesville, Ohio, is an avid competitive rifle shooter who competes all over the country with her father. She has been shooting for two years and received her first rifle on March 14, 2021. Just five days later, she participated in her first match. Dakota and her father started off by competing in local long-range .22 bench matches, eventually moving on to tactical and club-level PRS matches, which they found to be incredibly enjoyable. It was at their first true PRS match that Dakota discovered her passion for the sport and became hooked. Her first national championship match took place on December 4, 2021, and since then, she has participated in two more national matches.

In August, Dakota will have the opportunity to represent the USA in the IPRF .22LR World Championship in Italy, alongside a team of talented shooters. She is thrilled to be representing FatBoy Tripods and is proud to have competed in 138 matches thus far. Dakota and her father have been shooting two to three matches every weekend for the past year and a half, taking only a short break during the winter months.

She plans to switch to centerfire by the end of this year and is eagerly anticipating what the future holds in the world of competitive rifle shooting.

CORY CHILTON

Cory, a General Contractor/Carpenter and Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, hails from his hometown of Leh, Utah, where he developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He spent much of his early childhood camping and fishing small streams in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains with his grandfather. At age 7, he moved to Kansas and then to Iowa at age 11 in 1990, where he still resides today.

His stepfather owned and operated a small gunsmithing shop, where Cory learned the ins and outs of firearm repair and ammunition reloading. Moving frequently throughout his youth led him to a life of solitude that reignited his passion for the outdoors. He began bowhunting whitetail deer and wild turkeys and spent countless hours participating in indoor archery leagues and 3D tournaments.

Cory's obsession with predator calling, especially coyotes, began at age 14 when he received his first rifle for Christmas. That Remington 700 BDL .243 got plenty of use, as Iowa has no season or bag limit on coyotes.

He began working at 14 to support his hobbies, which included bull riding, shooting sports, hunting, and fishing. Now, with over 30 years of hunting experience ranging from whitetail and turkey to elk and anything else he can legally stick an arrow in, coyotes remain his true passion. He finds predator hunting both therapeutic and intriguing. While he’s eager to help others succeed, he believes the best teacher is the hunt itself. As he puts it, “Mother Nature will teach you a lesson a day if you’ll allow it, and that’s a lot if you keep living outdoors.