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EP 303: Plans for 2024, The Utah Hunt Expo and Tough Questions for the Crew
In this episode the crew sits down to discuss what the Utah Hunt Expo will look like for Epic Outdoors this year. We will have some great deals on optics available at our booth so make sure to stop by and check out our inventory. The crew discusses their plans for the...
EP 302: The Epic Bear Attack Episode
In this episode we sit down with 4 individuals that have one thing in common, surviving a bear attack. Whether it’s while hiking through the trees in the middle of the day or a bear breaking into your trailer at night, facing a bear can be a terrifying experience....
EP 301: The 2024 Draw Odds Overview and How to Become a Research Expert
In this episode the Crew takes a deep dive into the new system for viewing draw odds on our research website. Going over some of the most likely scenarios you’ll encounter while researching for your 2024 license application plan. We call up Kirt Connelly, web...
EP 300: Epic 300 with Cheston Davis and Jason Bairett from PhoneSkope
In this episode we sit down with Cheston Davis and Jason Bairett from PhoneSkope and talk about the new Carbon Pro series of cases and accessories. PhoneSkope never disappoints, with their digiscoping capabilities, this new line of products is no exception. If you...
EP 299: 2023 Alaska and Canada Adventures
In this episode we sit down with most of the Epic Outdoors crew and talk about adventures that didn’t go as expected. It’s good to be reminded that hunting is hunting, but we love it anyway. With some of the funniest stories from this year's hunts, this is an episode...
EP 298: A Double Dose of Huge Bucks, Iowa Whitetail and New Mexico Mule Deer
In this episode we finally get to hear the stories of Jason’s monster Iowa Whitetail and Adam’s New Mexico giant. Hunting doesn’t always go how you’d like and there are surprises around every turn. Stop by and see us at any of our shows this season: Dallas Safari Club...
Ep 297: The Renewability of the Western Mule Deer, Muleys Matter Wrap-up and 2024 Show Schedule
In this episode Jason, Adam and John sit down and talk about where we’ve been for the past few months. Wrapping-up late season hunts as well as the Muleys Matter 2023 giveaway has kept us busy. We thank our Muleys Matter donors and discuss what to expect in 2024. We...
EP 296: The Llama Dilemma, Western Conservation and Muleys Matter With Dustin Wittwer
On this episode Adam and Jason sit down with the host of the Finding Backcountry Podcast Dustin Wittwer to talk about western Mule deer management and the Muleys Matter Movement. Dustin was one of the first supporters of Muleys Matter, especially after seeing the...
EP: 295 Colorado Grizzlies? What Trips Our Mule Deer Triggers and Upcoming Whitetail Hunts
In this episode the crew sits down and we get the full rundown of Josh's recent Colorado Mule deer hunt. From hiking his guts out in the snow to encountering what may be the largest Colorado Black bear in existence, he had no shortage of entertainment during the 2nd...
EP 294: Epic Survival – Stranded During the Colorado 2nd Season Mule Deer Hunt With Justin Finch
In this episode the crew sits down with Justin Finch, a well known western big game hunter, to talk about his 2nd season Colorado Mule deer hunt. From harvesting an awesome buck at 11,000 feet elevation, to a near death experience, this is a podcast you don't want to...
EP 293 (Part 2): Western Mule Deer Management and Why We Started the Muleys Matter Movement
In this episode we dive into Western Big Game management strategies especially in the state of Utah. The last few years, the Mule deer population has been dealt a tough blow. With public opinion and state organization strategies differing, hunters have been frustrated...
EP 293 (Part 1): We’re Back! Muley Season Recap, The Craziest Elk Hunt Ever and an Epic Dose of Minersville Culture
And we're back! In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we get a recap of everyone's muzzleloader and archery hunts! It's been a long season for the crew here at Epic. We have been busy hunting for the last few months and like many of you, hunting the West has...
EP 292: Early Season Unwind, Talkin’ Wyoming and Utah Mule Deer
A few of the guys sit down and talk Mule deer across the West. It's been a busy early season for the entire crew here at Epic Outdoors with Wyatt and Adam ringing the bell early with their archery Mule deer. The others are jumping from state to state, both hunting and...
EP 291: Wyatt’s 2023 Limited-entry Archery Mule Deer Success Story
In this episode the crew sits down with Wyatt Bowles as he takes us through his incredible harvesting of a limited-entry Mule deer. Wyatt has been waiting for as long as he can remember to draw a tag like this and, although he felt the pressure of 20+ years of...
EP 290: Adam’s 2023 Archery Drop Tine Muley and the Crew’s Early Season Tags
Adam Bronson's 2023 Archery Mule Deer hunt was a nail biter. From spooking him twice to forgetting a knife to skin him with, it was great to sit down and hear the whole story. It was a tough hunt that required some master level hunting skills from Adam, or as Devin...
EP 289: Q&A Part 3, Epic Dating, Mule Deer Growth Patterns, and Reopening Old Wounds
In this episode, after giving Logan plenty of grief about modern dating, the crew finishes off the last few questions that were asked to us over the last few weeks. We had a lot of fun answering all of your questions and talking with you on Instagram, as we move into...
EP 288: Q&A Part 2, Ones That Got Away, Mule Deer or Elk and Jason on the Hot Seat!
In this episode the crew attempts to knock out a few more questions from our Q&A and if you've ever listened to an episode of ours before, you know we tend to get a little side tracked. In this episode the crew talks about hypotheticals when it comes to hunting,...
EP 287: Q&A Part 1, Secrets Divulged, Favorite Optics, Hunts and More!
In this episode, we dive into the first part of the questions we've been collecting from all of you over the past few weeks! Whether it's discussing our favorite piece of optics or revealing this year's hunts we haven't shared with many people yet, we had a blast...
EP 286: The Early Days of Conservation with Eddie Pribyl
One of the first people to take the idea of organized conservation and apply it to Desert Sheep was Eddie Pribyl of the Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn. Eddie started this faternity with 8 others in 1964 and it is the world's oldest wild sheep conservation group....
EP 285: The Inside Scoop with Nevada DOW
This week Jason and Adam sit down with the Nevada DOW and talk big game in the West, and Nevada specifically! June 30th is the deadline for the Nevada Dream Hunt Application so be sure to get your name in the hat for that as soon as possible! Disclaimer: this text was...
EP 284: The 2023 Summer Hunt Giveaway Results!
In this episode the entire Epic Outdoors office sits down to call the winners of our 2023 Summer Hunt Giveaway, and as always we are so excited to be able to give these away and share in the excitement with the winners. Thank you to everyone who participates in our...
EP 283: Scouting tips for 2023, Porcupette Awareness and Trail Cam Season
Scouting season is upon us and there is no better way to kick it off and get a head start in your units than by putting up a few trail cameras! This year we may see technology at a disadvantage while old school hunting methods and knowledge from years previous are...
EP 282: The Final Countdown, Muleys That Will Make You Sick with Colten Petersen and Wyatts Alaskan Sheep Hunt
We have officially entered the final countdown for our Summer Hunt Giveaway! If you haven't gotten your name in the hat for some hunts, now is the time! The crew has a good chat with Colten Petersen (IG: @heavyhorned), to discuses some of the bucks he's been on for...
EP 281: The 2023 Mule Deer Outlook and Heart Break Stories with Robby Denning
Jason sits down with Robby Denning as a guest on the RokCast Podcast to talk about everything Mule Deer. Robby Denning has been a long time friend of Jason and the Epic Crew, so naturally we were excited to talk to him and hear about how things are going in Idaho,...
EP 280: Mule Deer Year, Where are You Utah, and Stories You Won’t Believe
This week Jason Carter and Adam Bronson sit down to discuss the anticipation leading up to the end of the draw results season, the growth we can't wait to see and a few last minute reminders to apply to some of the last application opportunities. We also get our...
EP 279: Epic Chemistry, What To Do After Drawing a Tag and Talkin’ Idaho, New Mexico and Western Big Game
On this episode we get an insight into some of the crews draw results as well as their expectations for the rest of the draw results coming up for this year. We also talk about what steps you should take after drawing a tag, especially when drawing for the first time....
EP 278: Best Buck Stories, Muleys Matter Updates and Hunting Plans for 2023
It's a rare occasion when the podcast table is full here at Epic Outdoors, but when it is you're sure to be entertained. Jason, Adam, Wyatt, Devin, Josh, Logan and Cache all get together and discuss hunting plans for 2023, what their excited for and what...
EP 277: The State of Nevada with Mike Scott, Talkin’ Mule Deer, Sheep, Elk and Antelope
This week Adam and Jason sit down with Deputy Director of Wildlife Mike Scott to talk about all things Nevada. With moisture levels this year there has been a very exciting buzz centered around Nevada and we here at Epic feel it just as much as you all do. Be sure to...
EP 276: Fun Gun? A HUGE Muleys Matter Update, Application Deadlines and More on the Utah DWR Recs.
In this Episode the Epic Outdoors Crew sits down and talks about their two favorite subjects, Guns and Hunting. We are pretty proud of the guns we use here at Epic, whether it be Fierce, Red Rock Precision or Thompson Long Range we only have good things to say. April...
EP 275: The Epic Stuck Episode, Mule Deer and Big Game in Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico and Nevada.
This episode will have you on the edge of your seat as Jason and Adam share the times that they got stuck in the desert with NO WATER. With all this snowfall and moisture we have to reminisce on a time when water wasn't so plentiful just to keep our perspective in...
EP 274: Mule Deer Across the West, Everything You Need To Know About the Utah DWR Recommendations and Expert Advice on the Point Creep
Just a few days ago the Utah DWR released their reccommendations for changing for future hunting seasons, so the Epic Crew decided to do a full run down! The crew discusses things they've seen spectating Mule Deer across the West, and tactics for successful point...
EP 273: State of the Mule Deer Address, Talkin’ Utah, Colorado and Wyoming Muleys with Zach Key
In this episode Jason and Adam get together and talk about the topic on every hunters mind; SNOW! How's the wildlife faring? Is it worth it to apply this year? What states and areas should I be on the lookout for? All of this and more is answered on this weeks...
EP 272: The Epic Outdoors Rundown with The Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast and the Advantages of Using a License Application Service
This week we sit down with the guys from the Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast and take a dive into what exactly we do here at Epic Outdoors. From the origins of how we came about to how our membership can actually save you time, money and frusteration right off the bat. We...
EP 271: Our Take on Colorado Mule Deer and Draw Odds, LARP in the Park and a Trail Cam Giveaway!
On this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast; Jason, Adam, Josh and Juicebox (Gen Z) get together and discuss their experience with LARP in the Park and how much social media is actually listening to you. Colorado has been on all of our minds lately as the entry...
Ep 270: The Regrets Episode
In this episode the whole Epic Crew gets together and talks through their biggest hunting regrets, whether it be applying for certain units, not applying for certain units or not having the right gear. There's always reason to think hindsight is 20/20 and that is no...
EP 269: 2023 Winter Epic Hunt Giveaway Results!
In this episode the entire, and we mean entire, Epic Outdoors Crew get together and call the winners of our 2023 Winter Hunt Giveaway. Disclaimer: this text was produced through an automated transcription service and likely contains errors. Please listen to the...