Our Posse'

Hon. Julie Mogenis ~ AKA "The Whitetail Judge"

Owner of Third Eye Guides and Host of the Nationally Televised Outdoor Show, "Huntin' With The Judge", voted Whitetail Outfitter of The Year 2004 and holds several world records utilizing rifle, muzzle loader, pistol and bow (Notably, the SCI World Record for North American Whitetail and most recently the SCI world record for South Pacific Chamois). German born and Texas proud, Julie graduated from South Texas College of Law and is a retired judge. This is Julie's 2nd year as a Pro Field Staff member of Bass Pro Shops and also her 2nd year on the Pro Staff Advisory Board of She Safari. Member of the NRA, SCI, Hill Country Chapter of SCI, Dallas Safari Club, Houston Safari Club, Texas Outdoor Women's Network, and the North American Hunting Club. She is a Former Board member of the Exotic Wildlife Association. A recipient of the Chapel of 4 Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion and also a certified scorer for SCI, Trophy Game Records of the World, Records Of Exotics and Rowland Ward.

Alan "Texas Coyote" Lee II ~ Pro Staff and Posse Cameraman with Texas Character & Guide

Alan was born and raised in Central Texas. He grew up hunting and fishing with his dad and granddads on family farms and ranches. He has hunted everything from native game to many types of exotic species here in Texas and around the globe. Alan has also been a professional guide and outfitter for many years in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Old Mexico. In 2007 Alan won the Campbell Outdoor Circuit Challenge. He is married with 3 kids. Alan is very charismatic, a good cameraman and always entertaining in the field and around the campfire.

Rhonda Calhoun ~ Pro Staff & Archery Specialist

Rhonda was born and raised in California and has lived in Texas for the past 23 years. She is an enthusiastic mother and grandmother willing to give it her all. Hobbies include motorcycling, camping, softball, bowling water and snow skiing and even arm wrestling having a World Championship under her belt.
Rhonda was introduced to archery by her husband Mark in 1998 at the age of 42. She managed to win her first title that same year and was hooked. Rhonda began hunting in 2000 and harvested her first animal - TX Dahl Ram that year. She has been on the Mathews Pro Staff since 2004 and continues to travel across the US competing and hunting. She is an active promoter of the NASP (National Archery In The Schools Program) and coordinated the first middle school NASP tournament in Brownwood, TX. She takes pride in helping our youth become active in this sport and is a level 2 certified archery instructor. Rhonda is proof that you are never too young to learn something new!

Sgt. Dusty Hill U.S. Army Retired aka the "Crossbow King" ~ Pro Staff & Military Hunt Liason

Born and raised in Illinois, Dusty joined the Army National Guard in 2001 and was deployed to Iraq in March 2004. On September 21, 2004 Sgt. Dusty was injured by a suicide bomber which put him in the Brook Army Medical Center for the next 14 months. After recovery he was released in November 2005 and was back in the deer stands by the next fall. Dusty had his first baby girl in 2008 and was married in 2009. Sgt. Dusty spends every fall in the woods and when its not deer season he's in the boat fishing everyday its not raining and occasionally even when it is.

Cris "The Trailmaster" Draper ~ Pro-Staff, Guest Host and Radio Personality

Cris grew up in Utah in a very outdoor oriented family. This former Marine continues to enjoy outdoor recreation and is an avid hunter, fisherman and rock hound. He is an accomplished writer and a two time winner of the "Most Entertaining AM Radio Show" by the Utah Broadcasters Association. Cris is also on the Mossy Oak and Browning Pro Staff and is very active in promoting events to get kids and wounded warriors outdoors.

Mike "Turkey Killer" Miller ~ Videographer & Bird Guy

Mike has been filming wildlife for 25 years and is as dedicated as they come, spending over 300 days Outdoors each year studying animals. He has been hunting for over 30 years and specializes in Turkey and Waterfowl. Often, lead camera for both the Duck Commander and Buck Commander. Mike's passion and training is evident by having won three turkey calling titles, including back to back Cabela's Championships.

Wes Shephard ~ Camera Operator/Editor/Photographer

Wes is a professional cameraman, editor, producer and photographer with a passion for documentaries. He grew up in the suburbs of Washington DC in Northern VA and moved to Austin, Texas in 2009. Though he is not a hunter, YET, he enjoys the outdoors by camping, skiing and filming wildlife. So far he has filmed for National Geographic, Discovery, Smithsonian and the Travel Channel in his career and continues hone his craft with every new project he takes on.

Frank Giacalone ~ Executive Producer & Pro Staff

Frank is the principle owner of Navasota Energy and Montgomery Energy. He has been hunting with family and friends his entire life. After joining forces with Huntin' With The Judge, Frank now has 6 years of Professional Hunting experience under his belt. Big game, up close, are his speciality. Several African trophies have fallen to his cunning skills and Frank has recently completed his Big 5!

Chad Faulkner ~ ProStaff & Videographer

Chad Faulkner, owner of Blood Trail Outfitters and Taxidermy, Chad was born and raised in western New York state where he still resides today. A passion for the outdoors, hunting and taxidermy was instilled in Chad at a very young age by his father and grandfather. Chad has traveled the world in pursuit of big game, and has been fortunate enough to harvest a number of different species. With 2 young boys of his own, Chad is very active in getting kids involved in the outdoors at a young age. Chad has been professionally filming wildlife now for the past few years and has a hunting video series of his own.

Adam Batot ~ Special Segment & Feature Editor, & Cameraman/Field Director/Videographer

Adam grew up hunting his whole life with family and friends in the South Texas brush country. He went to school at Texas Tech University where he pursued a degree in Wildlife Management. Shortly after graduation he married his college sweetheart, Bekah, and moved down here to join us in Hunt, TX. Adam is a member of many organizations including SCI, NRA, Ducks Unlimited, Dallas Safari Club, and CCA. He is also an Official Scorer for SCI, Rowland Ward, and Records of Exotics.

Vick Hester - Operations Manager for Third Eye Guides & Director of Trophy Traffic, taxidermy & logistics of The Judge's Choice

Vick grew up in Orfino, Idaho & has been bow hunting elk & bear since he was 13. Vick lives in Livingston, TX and loves spending time with his daughter in the outdoors. He is an award winning still photographer that has brought his eye to help capture game on video.

John Williams ~ Office Manager & Cameraman

Born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania, John's love of nature and the outdoors influenced his interest in photography at an early age. After five years operating his own studio, he decided to pack his bags and follow his dreams of working outdoors. John headed out West, where he fell in love with the majestic mountains. After attending a hunting guide school in Northwest Montana he spent time guiding in Idaho, Montana, and Colorado which opened a whole new world to him, realizing he was finally in his element doing what he enjoys most, filming hunts and nature across the globe!