Epic Outdoors Podcast

In this episode we have Jason Carter's kids Ashley and Shaun telling the story of a 196" Utah General Mule deer. Ashley, with the help of Shaun, took advantage of an opportunity that didn't offer much hope for success and harvested a great buck during the general muzzleloader season. A few weeks later, Ashley was stalked by a Mountain Lion while helping Jason hunt deer in Nevada.

In this episode we call last year's Epic Hunt Winner, Lolli Payne, who won an Alaska Grizzly bear hunt and had the hunt of a lifetime! We also call Eli Harris and Drake Davis. Eli was able to take a giant Muley on an Idaho general tag, and later that year, hunting with his friend Eli, were both able to take great bulls on an Idaho general tag.

In this episode we get the rare opportunity to have most of the crew in house in the middle of hunting season. Along with their own hunts, some of the Epic crew have been guiding some great hunts and tagging out on awesome animals with their clients. We also get a little insight on optics and firearms for those of you who are looking to get a new piece of equipment before that late season hunt.

In this episode we get to hear both ends of the Mule deer hunting spectrum. Cache Lynn has been grinding a long rifle hunt and has had some close encounters with some great bucks, but was unable to make it happen on his target Muley. Devin Archibald was able to take a giant Mule deer during the general muzzleloader hunt.

In this episode we hear the story of how Adam Bronson was able to help his mom take an awesome Desert sheep on a long odds draw. We also get to hear about the hunts that the rest of the crew have been on so far this year like Devin Archibald's Wyoming Antelope.

In this episode we hear the story of Adam Bronson's Alaska Dall Sheep. After several days backpacking deep in sheep country, Adam and his guides were able to turn up a giant ram and make it happen. We also get quick updates from some of the crew about how the first few days of early season hunts are going.

Full show notes and transcript: https://epicoutdoors.com/podcast/ep-398-adam-bronsons-2026-alaska-dall-sheep-and-the-start-of-hunting

In this episode we take a deep dive into setting up and shooting the perfect rifle for western big game hunting. Travis Stevens, owner of TS Customs Rifles, takes us through his rifle building and shooting process from beginning to end. If you are looking to improve your long-range shooting ability, this podcast is for you. We also talk with Zac Griffith, who took down a giant Nevada Muley on day one of the 2026 archery season.

Full show notes and transcript: https://epicoutdoors.com/podcast/ep-397-long-range-rifle-setup-and-shooting-tips-with-ts-customs-rifles

In this episode we talk about the last week of gathering up trail cameras here in the West and all of the things that seem to go wrong while trying to do it. From truck troubles to overgrowth, trail cameras are always an adventure. We also talk about our preparations for the upcoming archery season and opportunities available to those who need to fill their hunting schedule. Full show notes and transcript: https://epicoutdoors.com/podcast/ep-396-what-can-go-wrong-while-gathering-trail-cameras-and-archery

In this episode we call Matt Warner, who's 2025 Utah archery bull was on the cover of our most recent magazine. Archery hunting in Utah's rough terrain is challenging to say the least. But by sticking it out for a few weeks Matt made it happen. We also talk about gearing up for the coming hunting season, whether it be optics or guns we have you covered!

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 around the west to focus on.

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 on an Alaska bear hunt.

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 episode, we also answer questions submitted to us by our followers on Instagram.

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 win a TS Customs rifle in a caliber of your choice! More details on our website, epicoutdoors.com.

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 tags and go over some of the draw info.

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 checkout.