Our Story

YoteDrags

We’re passionate hunters who wanted to improve the post-hunt experience, and that’s how YoteDrags was born. Every product is proudly crafted right here in the USA, with one goal in mind: to make your hunts more enjoyable and hassle-free. We’re excited to be part of your next adventure! Check out our team below and show them some love because without them we wouldn’t be where we are today.

DRAG STAFFER- RICH GONZALES

Rich Gonzales is a 44-year-old Green Mountain Boy from Vermont who headed west with the United States Air Force and now calls Northern Utah home. When he’s not serving with the USAF, you’ll find him chasing big game, waterfowl, and predators year-round while pursuing his dream in the hunting industry. Rich also works as a videographer for leading hunting channels like FOXPRO Hunting TV and Skullbound Chronicles, capturing the action behind the lens as often as he’s behind the rifle.His go-to daytime setup is a Ruger American Gen II in 22 Creedmoor, while his nighttime weapon of choice is a custom BRD Invictus Pro AR-10 in 6mm Creedmoor paired with a Black Diamond TH-64L thermal. Whether he’s calling wide-open sage flats with his FOXPRO X24 or filming the next hunt, Rich brings unmatched passion, relentless effort, and a hard-working attitude to everything he does. Team Yote Drags is proud to have Rich representing the brand, because one thing is certain—something is always getting DRAGGED back to the truck.

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DRAG STAFFER-MICHAEL COODY WITH JAXSON

Michael Coody is a 41-year-old predator and hog hunter from the small town of Ideal, Georgia. An automotive collision painter for more than 20 years, Michael has been hunting since he was six years old and now enjoys passing that tradition down to his son, Jaxson. When he’s not in the field, he enjoys spending time with his family, attending church, fishing, and night photography.Michael’s favorite stands overlook fresh-cut wheat fields where coyotes and hogs are always on the move. His current go-to rifle is a custom 6 Creedmoor built with a Springfield action, BSF barrel, Silent AF Vigilantis suppressor, TriggerTech Diamond trigger, MDT ACC Elite chassis, Pulsar Thermion XL60, and a KJI tripod. Night hunting isn’t just a passion—it’s his way of helping local farmers protect their livestock and crops. His dedication to conservation, family, and the predator hunting community makes him a valued member of Team Yote Drags.

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DRAG STAFFER - Connor Barnstable

Connor Barnstable is a 30-year-old predator hunter from Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. A full-time machinist with a blue-collar work ethic, he pours his free time into the outdoors—hunting coyotes, fishing, and riding dirt bikes. His ideal stand is a cold morning with fresh snow, calling river bottoms and cut hay fields where patience pays off. Connor’s go-to rifle is a customized Ruger American .22-250 with a Carbon X-Caliber 1:8 twist barrel, MDT XRS chassis, Vortex Venom 5-25x56 optic, Spearhead Machine muzzle brake, Timney trigger, and Tricer RP bipod. He also runs a Gen 2 Ruger American .243 with a similar MDT XRS and Vortex Venom setup when conditions call for it. Above all, Connor is driven by the challenge, the grind, and a true passion for predator hunting. His dedication, work ethic, and commitment to the sport make him a valued member of Team Yote Drags..

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