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EP 160: The Month of Draw Results and Planning Hunts
The Month of Draw Results and Planning Hunts. In this episode we review the May issue of The Epic Outdoors Magazine. May is the month of draw results where many of us make a lot of plans for the fall. Several States release results and it can feel like a pretty...
EP 159: Trail Camera 101 with StealthCam
Trail Camera 101 with StealthCam. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with Chris Dunkin Marketing Manager over the StealthCam brand. We discuss the history of trail cameras, evolution, innovation, and features. If you aren't up to speed on whats new...
EP 158: Bullets, Bears, Cougars, and a Hunt Giveaway
Bullets, Bears, Cougars, and a Hunt Giveaway. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we unveil our Spring 2020 Hunt Giveaway. We detail all of the amazing hunt opportunities we will be offering in the giveaway. In our cold call section we talk bullets with Mark...
EP 157: Hunting in Nevada with Deputy Director Jack Robb.
Hunting in Nevada with Deputy Director Jack Robb. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with the Nevada Department of Wildlife Deputy Director, Jack Robb. We discuss the state of affairs in Nevada with COVID-19 and some of the changes and challenges...
EP 156: Gunnison Basin Mule Deer, with Connor Clark
Gunnison Basin Mule Deer, with Connor Clark. It seems that the battle between opportunity and quality is never ending. Many hunters favor having a special place with exceptional quality thats worth waiting for, others think that higher tag numbers and more opportunity...
EP 155: Are Alaska and Idaho Closed to Hunting?
Are Alaska and Idaho Closed to Hunting? In this episode we look at several states that have implemented some new regulations in regards to the Coronavirus. Alaska and Idaho in particular have made significant changes that you should be aware of. Also we announce our...
EP 154: Turnback Tags and Last Minute Opportunities
Turnback Tags and Last Minute Opportunities. In this episode we make a call to our good friend Clint Lindstrom to discuss turnback tags in Colorado. We also talk a little about last minute opportunities and how to get out on a hunt if you didn't draw a tag. We make a...
EP 153: Deserted in Alaska. 200 Miles on Foot, with Joe Letarte.
Deserted in Alaska. 200 Miles on Foot, with Joe Letarte. In this episode Joe recounts the story of being left for dead in the middle of Alaska's Brooks Range as winter began to set in. Joe was left with a string of horses and mules 200 miles from the nearest road and...
EP 152: What Do I Do With My Colorado Points?
What Do I Do With My Colorado Points? One of the most asked questions were getting right now is how do I use my points in Colorado? Colorado has long been one of the top Mule Deer destinations in the west. The next two years have some incredible season dates. Wether...
Ep 151: Applying in Nevada, Montana, Kansas and Covid19.
Applying in Nevada, Montana, Kansas and Covid19. In this episode we discuss the contents of our April issue of the Epic Outdoors Magazine which include applying in Nevada, Montana, and Kansas. The April issue is available for download now on our website and the...
EP 150: Strange Times, Corona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana.
Strange Times, Corona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we discuss the current news of Corona Virus and Pandemic Pandemonium before diving into our March issue of the magazine that covers Colorado, Idaho, and Montana. Crazy times...
EP 149: Office Banter, Changes to Nevada, New Mexico
Office Banter, Changes to Nevada, New Mexico. In this episode Adam comes prepared with a stack of post-it notes that he has been preparing over the past few weeks. A lot of light hearted topics and plenty of laughs. We also dive into some changes and proposed changes...
EP 148: Hunt Winner Reactions to Winning The Epic Hunt Giveaway
Hunt Winner Reactions..Epic Outdoors Hunt Giveaway Spring 2020. Today we held our drawing for the spring membership drive here at Epic Outdoors. We drew 9 winners for World Class hunts. In this video we call to notify each of the winners. Congratulations to all those...
EP 147: Big Bucks! Mule Deer Management, Jicarilla Game and Fish
Big Bucks! Mule Deer Management, Jicarilla Game and Fish. In this episode we talk with Biologist, Kyle Tator of the Jicarilla Game and Fish. We focus on Mule Deer Management and talk big bucks before transitioning into Elk and other opportunities. The Jicarilla is a...
EP 146: Hunts We Would Personally Go On. Epic Hunt Giveaway
Hunts We Would Personally Go On. Epic Hunt Giveaway. In this Episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we introduce each of the Hunts Available in our current Hunt Giveaway. Many of these hunts are hunts that we have personally been on and liked them so much that we...
EP 145: Application Theory and Strategy
Sometimes it is hard to know which direction to go when it comes to getting tags in the West. In a changing world it takes flexibility to make things work. Here at Epic Outdoors, we live to find success where it may not be common. In this episode we record live from...
EP 144: Applying in NM, UT, OR and a Mexico Coues Deer Hunt.
Applying in NM, UT, OR and a Mexico Coues Deer Hunt. In this episode we talk about our February magazine and outline each of the states covered in that issue. These include New Mexico, Utah, and Oregon. We also hear the report from John's recent trip to Mexico to hunt...
EP 143: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Managers on Wolves
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Managers on Wolves. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Managers in regards to the Colorado Wolf initiative. JT Romatzke NW Regional Manager and Cory Chick SW Regional...
EP 142: The Life of a Wolf Hunter with Gus Thoreson
EP 142: The Life of a Wolf Hunter with Gus Thoreson. While spending several winters in the backcountry trapping and hunting wolves, Gus studied and learned a lot about wolf behavior and tendencies. Wolves are a very smart predator that are efficient in being unseen...
EP 141: Change Creates Opportunity
Change Creates Opportunity. We often detest change and the pains of having our favorite hunts and hunting areas affected. Although it's not easy to embrace change we should always look for new opportunities created by those changes. Sometimes a new hunt date, a longer...
EP 140: Nevada Guide Draw and Hunting Trucks
\ In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk about the Nevada guide draw and the benefits of applying with an outfitter if you plan on going guided anyway. We also dive into some deep conversation on hunting trucks, life patterns, and plenty of joking...
EP 139: Applying for Arizona and Wyoming in 2020
Applying for Arizona and Wyoming in 2020. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we discuss application strategies heading into 2020. The states that have upcoming deadlines for some species are Wyoming and Arizona. We cover these states in our January 2020...
EP 138: Meet Our Newest Staff Member, Devin Archibald
Meet Our Newest Staff Member, Devin Archibald. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we introduce you to Devin Archibald our newest hunting consultant. Devin has many years of experience as a guide as well as many years in the Long Range Shooting business....
EP 137: Bring on the Application Season
In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we look back at 2019 and share stories from our hunts. Some hunts were a struggle, some turned out to be unforgettable. More than anything were ready for 2020 and the hunts to come. We talk about some of our strategies for...
EP 136: Taking Advantage of Late Season Hunting Opportunities
EP 136: Taking Advantage of Late Season Hunting Opportunities. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk about Late Season hunts. this week Colorado 3rd season begins as Mule Deer move closer to winter ranges and rut territory. Theres nothing quite like a...
EP: 135 Making the Most of Your Hunting Season
EP: 135 Making the Most of Your Hunting Season. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk about making the most of your hunting season. We talk about hunts we've had so far this year, and hunts to come. We talk about failures, tag soup, and successes we've...
EP 134: Meet the Newest Member of the Epic Outdoors Staff
EP 134: Meet the Newest Member of the Epic Outdoors Staff. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we introduce you to the newest member of our team, Wyatt Bowles. Wyatt has been in the hunting industry full time for nearly 15 years and has extensive experience...
EP 133: Hunting Season Is Here!
EP 133: Hunting Season Is Here! Finally it's time to get back out and make it happen. Adam reports on his recent Stone Sheep hunt and the success he had up in the North Country. With several days under his belt and after passing on many legal rams Adam finally set his...
EP 132: Making the Most of a Tag with Jason Mouttet
EP 132: Making the Most of a Tag with Jason Mouttet. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we take a call from 25 year old, Jason Mouttet, who is currently sitting on Wheeler Peak in New Mexico after successfully filling his tag on a Bighorn Sheep. Jason drew...
EP 131: Finding Backcountry with Jason Carter
EP 131: Finding Backcountry with Jason Carter In this episode Jason goes on the Finding Backcountry Podcast and answers questions about anything hunting related. Jason gets detailed on many topics like finding big bucks, scouting, trail cameras, deer patterns etc....
EP 130: Being Consistent in Hunting with Brock Rowley
EP 130: Being Consistent in Hunting with Brock Rowley. In this episode we talk with longtime guide Brock Rowley about his history and tactics he has used to consistently find and harvest big bucks and bulls. Brock has been a guide for the past decade and even at a...
EP 129: A Hunting Obsession with Brendan Burns, KUIU Co-CEO
EP 129: A Hunting Obsession with Brendan Burns, KUIU. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast, Adam Bronson of Epic Outdoors talks with Brendan Burns Co-CEO of KUIU. Adam and Brendan discuss gear and some of the newer products from KUIU. They transition talks to...
EP 128: Our First 200 Inch Bucks
EP 128: Our First 200 Inch Bucks. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast The crew shares stories from their first 200 inch bucks. We decided it would be fun to talk about more firsts this week and as we started talking the stories kept coming. Youll enjoy this...
EP 127: Remembering our First Deer Hunts with the Epic Crew
EP 127: Remembering our First Deer Hunts with the Epic Crew. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast, Jason, Adam, Jeff, and Chris talk about their first deer hunts and some of their earliest experiences in the field. We talk about lessons learned and how time...
EP 126: The Scouting Season Begins
EP 126: The Scouting Season Begins. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast Jason and Adam discuss Summer scouting as they drive to Oregon. Every year each hunter has to take a look at his or her schedule and make a plan of attack for the hunts. Which tags to...
EP:125 Q&A Part 2 Listener Questions Answered by The Epic Crew
EP:125 Q&A Part 2 Listener Questions Answered by The Epic Crew. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast The Epic Crew continues answering questions submitted by listeners. We have a range of questions from all topics. Enjoy the insight and our perspective on...