Epic Outdoors Podcast

EP 96: All About Sheep! Bighorn Sheep Q&A with Adam Bronson. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast We answer listener questions all about Bighorn Sheep. Adam is a former Wildlife Biologist for the state of Utah. Adam received his masters degree in Wildlife management and always had a strong interest in Bighorn Sheep. From where to apply for sheep to long term draw strategies.

EP 95: All about Knives with Outdoor Edge Knives, David Bloch. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk to David Bloch about his company, Outdoor Edge. David started Outdoor Edge as a young college graduate and pursued his dream of making knives. David talks about blade care, sharpening, and replaceable blades. 

EP 94: An Epic Bighorn Sheep Hunt with Ryan Benson. In this episode we talk with Ryan Benson, CEO of Big Game Forever. Ryan is a client of Epic Outdoors License Application Service. This year we applied Ryan for Bighorn Sheep all across the western states. Ryan got lucky and drew a Bighorn Sheep Tag in Idaho. Ryan then booked with one of our Epic Approved Outfitters and headed on the hunt of a lif...

EP 93: Elk Hunting Tips/Tactics Q&A with the Epic Crew. In this episode we talk about Elk and Elk hunting with the Epic Outdoors Crew. Over the years we have spent countless time hunting elk and striving to learn all we can about them and how to be more successful hunting them. We have compiled a list of great questions from listeners and we answer them here on this episode. 

EP 92: DIY Caribou in Alaska with Jeff John and The Epic Crew. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast, Jeff tells us about his recent trip to Alaska for self-guided DIY Caribou. Jeff along with his dad and brother made the long trip and were successful on 3 nice bulls. After months of preparation and planning, new gear, and preventative maintenance on equipment Jeff and his family set out to...

EP 91: Giant Dall Sheep in Alaska with Adam Bronson and the Crew. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast Adam recounts his recent Alaska Dall Sheep hunt. Adam spent his time in Alaska searching for "the" ram and was fortunate to connect with an absolute giant. Alaska is a remarkable place with some of North Americas most rugged terrain. A sheep hunt in Alaska provides some of the most physic...

EP 90: Hunting the West from an Eastern Perspective with Roger Smithson PT2. This is a followup episode with Roger Smithson about hunting the West from an Eastern Hunters Perspective. Roger details a lot of things he does to prepare for a hunt and some of the lessons he has learned over the years through traveling to the west to hunt. 

EP 89: Question and Answer with the Epic Crew "Hunt Tactics". In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast the Epic Outdoors Crew answers questions submitted by listeners. We cover a wide range of questions but focus primarily on hunting tactics and Mule Deer tips. 

EP 88: Chasing a giant 295 7/8" Mule Deer with Chad Roberts. In this Episode we talk with Chad Roberts about his buck in Arizona. This was a saga that spanned many years and hunting seasons before Chad was able to finally get it done. Dedication and a lot of lessons learned along with persistence will help us succeed. This is a true giant. 

EP 87: Hunting the West from and Eastern Perspective with Roger Smithson. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with Roger Smithson about hunting the west from the point of view of someone from the eastern states. Roger has been applying and hunting the west for nearly 30 years and as someone from the east has a unique perspective on the process. 

EP 86: Archery Polar Bear Hunt and Other Adventures With Jim Winjum. In this Episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with Jim Winjum of Kenetrek Boots. Jim shares many hunting stories including the story of his archery Polar Bear hunt. 

EP 85: Finding Hunting Opportunities.  Adam Bronson, Jason Carter, and Jeff John talk about the upcoming hunting season. This year we have a full schedule of hunts and are excited about the opportunities we have. These include youth hunts as well as some long awaited draw tags. There are a lot of opportunities out there for those willing to play the game with persistence as well as strategy. 

EP 84: Learning From Giant Mule Deer with Robby Denning and Jason Carter. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast our host, Jason Carter, swaps Mule Deer stories with Robby Denning. We discuss lessons learned from deer that left an impact on us. Wether it be a missed opportunity or a huge success we often learn lessons from Mule Deer. Take advantage of this episode and find out what the take...

EP 83: Hunting the Jicarilla Apache Nation with Kyle Tator. In this episode we talk to Kyle Tator the Wildlife Biologist of the world renowned Jicarilla Apache Nation. Kyle goes through the great hunt options that are available on the reservation. There are still great tags available for 2018. The Jicarilla offers some of the best hunting you could ever imagine for trophy elk and mule deer with un...

EP 82: How to Scout a New Area With Jason Carter and Adam Bronson. In this episode we talk about how to start from square one in a unit and find areas to hunt. When you go somewhere new what do you look for? What kinds of areas will hold animals? We also talk mapping and GPS. This is a great episode for this time of year as we all start hitting the hills. 

EP 81: Spring Bear Hunting with the Epic Crew. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we sit down and talk about recent and ongoing spring bear hunts from Jason, Chris, and Jeff. Jason recently returned from hunting Brown bears in Alaska, Chris killed a black bear in Montana, and Jeff currently has a Black bear tag in Utah. We share lots of laughs and enjoy a good conversation on bear huntin...

EP 80: The Call of a Lifetime. Stone Sheep Hunt Winner Announced. Today we called the lucky winner of the stone sheep hunt giveaway to inform him of his good fortune. Todd Gilliland of California was the name on the winning ticket. We called Todd, and after a voicemail and a text message, we were able to pass on the good news. Todd will be Stone Sheep hunting this August with one of our Endorsed O...

EP: 79 Winning Big in Wyoming with Russ Elms. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with Russ Elms. Russ had the unbelievable luck of winning the Wyoming Super Tag Trifecta on the same year that he drew a Wyoming Bighorn Sheep tag in the regular draw. This allowed Russ to hunt two Sheep, a Shiras moose, and an elk, all in one incredible season. This is a situation that will likely n...

EP: 78 Hunting Arizona with Jason Carter and Adam Bronson. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk about applying and hunting in Arizona. Arizona is a state with some of the most coveted tags in the west. With tough draw odds in most trophy units it helps to have a better grasp on how the states system works before you apply. Jason and Adam give a lot of insight into the application p...

EP: 77 Winning a Dall Sheep Combo Hunt. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we call the winner of the Dall Sheep Combo Hunt. After several tries with no luck we finally reach the winner, Dick Bird. This is one of the highlights of our year. Mr. Bird reacts with excitement and enthusiasm as can only be shown by someone who truly appreciates the opportunity of heading north to hunt sheep. T...

EP: 76 Selecting the Right Camera for Your Hunt. In this episode Chris and John Petersen talk cameras. There are a wide range of cameras you could select to take on a hunt. From your cell phone to high end DSLR cameras. There are endless options. In this episode we talk through some of the basics you should consider when selecting a camera. 

EP 75: Booking an Outfitter. In this episode of The Epic Outdoors Podcast we continue our conversation on booking an outfitter. a few weeks ago we started to dive into this subject and here we continue with some important things to remember and things to consider when booking an outfitter. From Mexico to Canada there are always things to be aware of to help avoid problems and to be more geared up...

EP 74: Spring Bears, Application Deadlines, and Bucket List Hunts. This week Adam, John, and Jeff, sit down and talk about spring hunting, application deadlines and updates and some exciting hunt giveaways for this spring. We are giving away a Stone Sheep hunt for this summer a well as a Dall Sheep combo hunt for members who join, renew, or refer a new member. We share some bear hunting stories an...

EP 73: California Hunting and a World Record Ram with Jake Franklin. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with Jake Franklin of KIKA Guides and Outfitters. Jake is an Outfitter in California and has years of experience guiding on the West Coast. We talk over opportunities, highlights of California, and also hear the story of GOLIATH, the new world record Nelson Desert Bighorn from...

EP 72: Hunt Application Deadlines and Alaska Dall Sheep Giveaway. This week on the Epic Outdoors Podcast we sit down with Aaron Bronson and talk about his recent Dall sheep hunt in Alaska. We will be gyiving away a hunt with this same outfitter in our upcoming membership drive. We also cover upcoming application deadlines and an overview of our May issue of Epic Outdoors Magazine.