Big Hunt Guys

The guys sit down with Chris Porter and F-16 pilot Scott Butler to discuss two very different hunting tag outcomes… have a great tag, now what? And don’t have a tag, now what? “The logistics king Porter” drew a coveted PIW mule deer tag, and they walked through his plans for approaching a tag of this caliber and what he is doing right now to ensure success this fall in terms of e-scouting, weapon...

Dan and his wife Karen Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management stop by the GOHUNT podcast studio on this week's episode. We have all become more aware of the important work that CRWM is doing on behalf of all hunters, but on this week's episode we sit down to get to know Dan and Karen on a more personal level. We explore Dan and Karen's background in the outdoors and why their pa...

Picking the right pack is a pivotal decision for any western big game hunter. On this week's episode Brady and Trail grab some of the best options on the market and do a complete run through. They talk through frames, bags, weight, materials, price and offer thoughts on top brands from Stone Glacier, Initial Ascent, Mystery Ranch, Kifaru, and Eberlestock. News flash, we will be carrying Kifaru pac...

It’s been a minute since we had the full crew back together, but this week, Lorenzo, Brady, Trail, and Omar sit down to catch up and talk through their recent hunt applications and draws. We talk about the remaining draws that are quickly approaching and plans for the summer, and we get into a recap of Brady and Omar’s recent successful backpack black bear hunt. The gang is back together, and this...

Just in time to make the most of your Nevada hunt application, The Big Hunt Guys are dropping a midweek bonus episode to talk Nevada mule deer, elk, antelope, and moose hunting with NDOW biologists Cody McKee and Cody Schroeder. The Nevada application deadline is tomorrow, May 8th, by 11 PM. The guys discuss populations, challenges facing mule deer and elk, and hunt predictions for this fall. This...

Dustin Diefenderfer from MTNTOUGH pops by the GOHUNT studio to talk about the benefits of physical and mental fitness for life and hunting. The guys discuss the reason why MTNTOUGH was created and where the company and programs are headed in the future. They talk about getting your body ready to tackle the physical demands of a backpack elk hunt and what is more valuable: running and cardio, weigh...

Binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, riflescopes, and tripods; we cover a ton of ground in this week's episode. We invited Cody Nelson, aka the glassing guru, to answer your questions and offer his thoughts on the latest glassing gear. Glassing is one of the most critical components to finding consistent success each year, and Cody has a wealth of knowledge to share. If you want to improve y...

Moose hunting is a bucket list hunt for most, and on this week’s episode, the guys sit down with Ryan Lampers and Brian Call to discuss a moose hunt that Brady joined them on last year. If you’re thinking about doing a moose hunt someday, this is a must-listen-to discussion. We work through logistics, cost, whether you should backpack hunt, gear choices, mapping tricks, strategies for processing a...

Jason Tarwater is a Regional Director for the National Wild Turkey Federation. On this week's episode he stops by the studio to talk turkey with the guys. We discuss turkey populations throughout the west, habitat, permit opportunities and hunt strategies. We also raise the question, is hunting and calling turkey’s really the same as elk hunting? Tune in to see if Jason can talk the Big Hunt Guys...

Brice Bishop and Dave Brinker join the Big Hunt Guys to talk about PEAX Equipment Company. Brice is the founder of PEAX and Dave serves as the Chief Brand Officer. The guys talk about how PEAX grew from producing and selling trekking poles to now developing further into headlamps, tents, tarps, gaiters, and the new Solace sleeping bag. Brice and Dave discuss their backgrounds, their love for hunti...

Brad and Sydney Aboltin join the Big Hunt Guys to talk about “Memories for Home,” a GOHUNT film releasing Sunday, March 31st, on our YouTube channel. Since Brad was a child, he dreamed of hunting Dall Sheep in the Alaskan range. We recap his hunt and the film in this episode. Brad and his wife Sydney also discuss how they planned and saved for the hunt as well as the challenges of physically and m...

Jim Harmer from Backfire joins the Big Hunt Guys podcast this week to talk rifle scopes, calibers, ballistics, accessories, and hunting. Jim has an intriguing background, he completed law school while simultaneously starting a blog and educational website about photography. He later developed other companies including camperreport.com , outdoortroop.com , and knifeup.com before he landed on Backfi...

Brock McMillan is a research professor at Brigham Young University, where he focuses on the population and community ecology of mammals, wildlife habitat, behavioral ecology, and conservation. Brock is also a lifelong mule deer hunter. Some of his more recent projects include population ecology of mule deer, specifically evaluating fawn and adult doe mortality as it relates to predation and habita...

Kyle Douglas is one of the best archers in the world, and not just on social media! He won back-to-back Vegas NFAA indoor championships in 2020/2021 and is the two-time ASA known pro shooter of the year in 2022/2023. He knows compound bows and equipment, is an incredible shot, and is a hardcore DIY bowhunter. Kyle joins the Big Hunt Guys to talk tuning, equipment selection, and what it’s like to s...

Dan Gates with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, Charles Whitwam, and Mike Costello with HOWL for Wildlife link up with the Big Hunt Guys while attending the Western Hunt Expo to discuss conservation and the threats to hunting, fishing, and trapping. Over the past few years, there has been an unprecedented rise in anti-hunting sentiment, manifested in unfounded legislation, poor wild...

Remi Warren has been hunting his entire life. He started his own guide business at only 22 and has learned many valuable lessons along the way. He joins the Big Hunt Guys during a sit down at the Western Hunt Expo to talk spot and stalk mule deer hunting and shares his favorite tips for hunting elk. He also shares his hunting story from this past fall, where he tackled the challenge of taking a De...

With the two-part series “Ram Town USA” just released to our YouTube channel, Brady, Trail, and Lorenzo sit down to do a hunt recap. They talk about aoudad hunting in west Texas and opportunities to apply and hunt in New Mexico. They also talk Born Primitive gear. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gohunt/GOHUNT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOHUNTofficial/GOHUNT YouTube: http...

With Brady and Lorenzo out cruising the Mexico desert with our Coues deer hunt winner, Trail invited Jared Pierce and "Tall" Paul Frame to the Big Hunt Guys podcast to discuss selecting the right boot for your hunting season. Jared is the boot buyer for the GOHUNT Gear Shop, and Paul manages the storefront where he fits folks daily with new boots. They discuss what type of boot you should look for...

The Big Hunt Guys have had some great guests lately, but it’s been a while since Brady, Lorenzo, and Trail have had a chance to sit down together and catch up. This week, the guys discuss the best new gear they checked out from the SHOT Show and the Archery Trade Association. Also, on the heels of a recent article Brady wrote for our GOHUNT site titled “How much does it actually cost to apply for...

Kurt Racicot and Lyle Hebel from Stone Glacier took time from a busy SHOT show schedule to stop by the office and talk shop. Kurt's quest for lightweight backpack hunting led him to develop the first Stone Glacier pack and establish the Stone Glacier brand. Kurt talks about moving to Alaska right out of college to pursue a career in teaching and his desire to hunt the wilds of Alaska. The guys dis...

The guys sit down with Brady’s good friends, husband and wife, Wilson and Lindsey Pike. They share a great relationship in life and hunting. The discussion dives into the importance of a good hunting partner, how they make it work with both being addicted to hunting, and considerations for couples who hunt together. Wilson and Lindsey live in Montana, and this year, they chased a new adventure and...

Scott Butler is an Air Force F-16 pilot and more recently a big game hunter. Scott and Chris Porter join Brady and Trail on the podcast to talk about what it's like to be an elite level fighter pilot and his journey into hunting. The guys discuss how new hunters can get more involved in conservation, the challenges of trying to obtain a permit, and how to plan a hunt. Scott talks about his first e...

Jay Scott joins the BHG podcast to talk archery elk hunting, how to turn up trophy caliber animals, glassing, and his formula for estimating bucks and bulls on the hoof. Jay grew up hunting and fishing in Arizona and started guiding hunters of his own in the early 1990's. Over the last 20-plus years of guiding, Jay has been obsessed with spending time scouting, hunting, and learning all the tricks...

Episode 100 with Randy Newberg. Randy is a hunter and a voice for the public land hunter in America. He has been a leading advocate for the self guided DIY hunter for decades and we are happy to have him stop by the Big Hunt Guys podcast studio. We discuss some of the most pressing issues threatening public lands and wildlife conservation. We also talk about the future of hunting and what we can d...

Chris Porter, aka the Undie King, drew a rifle Colorado elk tag for this past season..he sits down with Lorenzo, Brady and friend/coworker Nate Bare to recap his hunt. Chris talks about the challenges of hunting a five day season as well as the lessons he learned. They also talk gear selection, what worked, what didn't, and how that will impact planning and prep for future hunts. Everyone loves a...