Epic Outdoors Podcast

In this episode we get to tell you about our hands-on look at the new spotting scope from Swarovski, the AT Endura. We are excited to have a new budget friendly but high quality option from Swarovski. We also talk about the new Epic Outdoors Mobile App, which is available now on every platform.

In this episode we break down the Nevada Dream Tag Draw that ends June 30th. If you want another chance at a Nevada tag, head over to  https://nvdreamtag.org/ and put your name in the hat! We also chat with a real Dream Tag winner, Jason King, who drew the Elk Dream tag last year. Next we talk about the outlook for western big game for this season amidst fires and drought, with a few bright spots...

Listen as we give away 7 Dream Hunts, a gear package and a $15,000 bonus winners choice hunt credit!

In this episode we go around the table and talk about the tags we are looking forward to hunting this year. We also hear about John's home renovations and how you can become a DIY home project expert like him. Epic Consultant Cache Lynn talks about tags that are still up for grabs in Utah for those looking for more opportunities. We also hear Epic Consultant Wyatt Bowles experience tagging along o...

In this episode, we get to hear Epic Hunt Consultant, Devin Archibald's Barbary sheep story. We also hear about Colton and Shaun Carter's Barbary sheep hunts from their dad, Jason Carter. All three were able to take awesome Texas Barbary sheep recently. We also talk about the draw results that came out from a few states across the West, and what we have left to apply for this year.

In this episode we go over the remaining draw deadlines and upcoming application results that are left for the states in the West. Epic Outdoors has tons of tools that can help you be a more informed hunter both before you submit your application and after you draw your tag. If you want to know more about the units you're applying for and hunting, join our membership at epicoutdoors.com.  In this...

In this episode we call Cavett Chipman, who killed an insane Wyoming buck last year, and the story is just as good as the buck. If you want to hear what it took to harvest this giant buck on a public land hunt, this episode is for you. We also announce the line up of hunts we're giving away in our Summer Hunt Giveaway, and as a bonus, if you buy tickets within the month of May you'll be entered to...

In this episode we make a major announcement. Coming soon is the Epic Outdoors mobile app! If you want to hear everything there is to know about our new app, listen to this episode. If you want to be one of the first people to get their hands on the new app, fill out this form https://forms.gle/H4nMvMKf2KnSJowi7 ! We'd love to hear your feedback! We also take a dive into the Nevada Silver state ta...

In this episode we talk to some of the people that were featured in our April 2026 magazine with their Nevada trophies. Michael Cardinal with his Nevada bull, Zach Comino with his Nevada Desert sheep, and Aiden Guzman with his Nevada Mule deer.

In this episode we call the winners of the March Madness Hunt Giveaway live on the podcast and get their reaction. We also discuss the upcoming changes to the Colorado draw system in depth.

In this episode, we talk about changes coming to Colorado draws and have Cheston Davis and Jason Bairett from PhoneSkope with us to talk about their new Mag 360 product. Magnetic mounting systems have revolutionized the digiscoping landscape and PhoneSkope's own magnetic mounting system is impressive, to say the least. To get 15% off your purchase of a PhoneSkope Mag 360, use code EPIC360 at check...

In this episode we call Nick Albonico, who helped his father hunt California Bighorn Sheep in Nevada. Hunting in the remote areas of Nevada comes with a set of challenges all their own. For a sheep hunt story where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong, listen to this episode.

In this episode we call the winners who won hunts in our latest Winter Hunts Giveaway. Bonus "Winner's Choice" Hunt – TJ Telford Gear Package – Steven Respondek Texas Barbary Sheep – David Bender New Mexico Antelope – Robert Melvin Utah Mule Deer – Lawrence Krish Nevada Mule Deer – Jeffrey Beaver Utah Elk – Glenn Colville Alaska Caribou – Chase Williams Yukon Stone Sheep – Tristan Garceau

In this episode we call Treyten Tebbs who, with the help of his brother Chandlyr, got a 200" typical Mule deer in Colorado last year. We also break down the 2026 Winter Epic Hunts Giveaway. We're giving away 7 world class hunts and an incredible gear package. You only have until next week to enter, so don't wait! Go to epicoutdoors.com for more details.

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 i...

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 muzzl...

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 Ari...

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.

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,...

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.

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.

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 incredi...

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.

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.