EP 362: Wildfires Currently Affecting Western Big Game and Hunts Right Around the Corner
Release Date: 08/07/2025
EP 379: Q&A Part 3, When to Draw What Tags, When to Pull the Trigger, Mexico High Fence Mule Deer and a Bear Attack Story
Epic Outdoors Podcast
In this episode we finish off the list of questions that were submitted to us on Instagram, which leads to discussions on drawing tags, deciding on what quality of animal you want to take on a hunt and some discussion on the controversial Mexico high fence Mule deer hunts. To finish off the podcast, we call our good friend Travis Osmond and hear his story of a bear encounter while guiding a hunt in the Wyoming wilderness.
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EP 378: Opportunity Tags, Guided Hunt Options and a 197” Utah General Mule Deer
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In this episode we talk about your options for guided hunts across the western states and when the ideal time to book those are. We also talk about some opportunity tags that are perfect for those looking to get into hunting, or if you are trying to fill your schedule with more hunts. Finally, we call Brett Miller, who was able to make it happen on a giant buck during the Utah general season muzzleloader hunt last year. We are also giving away a pair of Zeiss Terra 10x42 binoculars, listen to this episode for more details.
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EP 377: Wyoming and Arizona Big Game Breakdown, Q&A Part 3, a BC Stone Sheep and a 400” Arizona Bull
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This episode is packed with western big game information and kill stories. First we break down some of the information contained in our January magazine about Wyoming and Arizona elk and antelope. Then we call A.W. Manning, an Epic hunt winner, from 2023, who won the exact same Stone Sheep hunt we’re giving away right now. After that, we call Connor Paffrath, who lucked out with an incredible Arizona bull tag and was able to make it happen on a huge bull.
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EP 376: A 190” Utah Mule Deer and 400” Utah Bull, Q&A Part 3
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In this episode we get a surprise visit from Kevin Palmer who harvested a 190” Utah Mule deer in 2025. He gives us the full story on what it took to get on a buck that size. We also call Dusty John who got a late season Utah bull last year that ended up right at 400”. Finally, we answer a few more questions that were sent in by our instagram listeners.
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EP 375: The Pollock Family’s Triple Trophy Year
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In this episode we sit down with Josh Pollock, his wife, Hailie Pollock, and their daughter, Sadie Pollock. Each of them has killed a trophy animal this year, and each of those trophies comes with a story that anyone who has hunted with family can relate to. Josh Pollock was able to fill a once-in-a-lifetime tag on a Utah Desert Bighorn Sheep, Hailie Pollock drew a Limited Entry Utah bull elk tag, and made it happen on a giant bull, and Sadie Pollock killed a 218” Mule deer in Colorado, during the 2nd rifle season.
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EP 374: Q&A Part 1, Devin Archibald's New Mexico Oryx and A Few Epic Misses
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In this episode we start answering some of the questions submitted by our Instagram followers. We also get to hear Epic Hunt Consultant Devin Archibald’s New Mexico Oryx story. He was able to get a great Oryx on a quick hunt. We also get to hear about a couple of missed opportunities from Epic Hunt Consultant Wyatt Bowles and his friend, Seth Wilson.
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EP 373: Breaking Down the Arizona and Wyoming Applications and More Hunting Stories
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In this episode, we discuss application information for the states and species we cover in our January 2026 magazine, Wyoming sheep, moose, goat, bison and elk, along with Arizona elk and antelope. John and Jason also share their experiences hunting late season Colorado deer, as well as Jason and his daughter Ashley’s Oklahoma Whitetail hunt.
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EP 372: Colorado Kill Stories and a Hit and Run
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In this episode we hear the full story of Cache Lynn’s Colorado Elk hunt, that took place earlier this year. After 3 days of rough scouting in the rain, he was able to get a great bull opening day. We also hear Ty Bronson’s 3rd season Colorado Mule deer story from his dad, Adam Bronson. Adam, Ty and some friends and family hunted out a tough, warm, 3rd season deer hunt and ended up with an incredible buck as the hunt wound down. Also, John thought he might spend the night in jail after his son was the victim of a hit and run.
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EP 371: The New Idaho General Nonresident Draw and John Petersen’s Nevada Mule Deer
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In this episode we go over every aspect of the new Idaho general nonresident draw. If you are considering hunting the Idaho general as a nonresident, you need to listen to this podcast. We also get to hear about John’s Nevada Mule deer experience. John spent over 20 days in the Nevada desert and was able to make it happen on a great buck, with a little last day magic.
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EP 370: Swarovski Stabilized Spotting Scopes! Introducing the AT/ST Balance
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In this episode we have Colby Kroff from Swarovski Optik with us to introduce the latest products from Swarovski, stabilized spotting scopes. Listen to this podcast to get all the details on the new AT/ST Balance spotting scopes, available now on our website.
info_outlineIn this episode, we talk about getting ready for the hunting season to kick off. As we move into mid-August, we discuss gear and strategies to consider as we try to finish the last weeks of scouting strong, and begin archery season. We also talk about wildfires that are occurring in Utah, Arizona and Colorado and what the potential effects could be on both big game and hunters.