Tom Miranda would be on my list with Bill Busbice, Larry Weishun, and Chris Brackett. There are a handful I simply would rather not. Miranda puts on a good show but I've heard several industry insiders who have had experiences with him. Not guys who are household names, but have had personal experiences with them.
Females: Melissa Bachman. Not only is she hot, but she hunts all sorts of game and really seems like she is hardcore. I like that.
Males: James Kroll, Charles Alshiemer simply to pick their brains. Jim Shockey because he is hardcore and seems pretty down to Earth. The Midwest Whitetail crew because they don't seem as concerned about sponsors as they are about educating their viewers. I'd like to say Major League Hunting crew because their show tries to educate as well, but I wonder if the egos of top level athletes isn't the reason why some of the faces have shifted on their program? I'd like to hear the back story on this show in the last couple years. Matt Duffy and Chipper Jones seem pretty down to Earth as well but you know they are intense. Not sure if that would be "fun" to hunt with.