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Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson as they discuss their views and outlook for the 2026 Elk season in Arizona. The deadline to apply is February 3, 2026 online. Host: Austin Atkinson Advisor: Garth Jenson Podcast Partners:   GEAR FOOL:https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Robert Hanneman, as they discuss Robert's recent success on a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in the unlimited areas of Montana. Learn more about this over-the-counter bighorn sheep hunt and how Robert found his own success after years of trial and error. Host: Austin Atkinson Hunt Advisor: Robert Hanneman    Podcast Partners: Wild Sheep Foundation: https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and Brian Rimsza from Arizona as they dive into what's new with the overhaul of the crossbow permit system in Arizona and how the rules will affect all archery hunts in the future. ALL current Arizona crossbow permits (temporary or permanent) will be voided on June 30, 2026. Beginning July 1, 2026 for the new Regulatory Year, all permits must be obtained under the new rule changes. This is for CHAMP permit holders and 12-month temporary crossbow permits.  FAQ Fact Sheet CROSSBOW PERMIT (R12-4-216) AND CHAMP (R12-4-217) RULE CHANGES   Host: Austin Atkinson Interviewing: Brian Rimsza   Podcast Partners:   GEAR FOOL:https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Robert Hanneman, as they discuss Alaska's Draw Strategy and hunting outlook for 2026!   Host: Austin Atkinson Hunt Advisor: Robert Hanneman    Podcast Partners: Wild Sheep Foundation: https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson, as he joins two Hunt Advisors to discuss the Idaho General Draw that kicks off the 2026 application season. The Idaho application period is December 5 - 15, 2025.  More information from Huntin' Fool https://www.huntinfool.com/idaho-2026-application-service  Non-resident Draw Supplement with Quotas https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-supplemental-proclamation-2026-2.pdf  More FAQ on the Idaho Draw https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/tag/quotas/nonresident    Host: Austin Atkinson Hunt Advisors: Robert Hanneman & Logan Hedges   Podcast Partners: onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com/hunt  GEAR FOOL:https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisor, Bransen Jackson, along with his father Larry and brother Shaye, as they recap their Utah family elk hunt this year. This episode dives into Larry's limited entry permit experience, lessons learned, and family traditions that create lifetime memories! Host: Bransen Jackson Interviewing: Larry and Shaye Jackson   Podcast Partners: Pure Precision Rifles: https://pureprecision.com/product/hf-carbon-ascent-rifle/ Stone Glacier: https://www.gearfool.com/collections/stone-glacier   GEAR FOOL:https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and Glenn Hatt with Bergara, along with Matt MEans with XLR Industries, as they dive into what's new in the rifle industry, factory rifles, chassis systems, and this year's hunting season. Host: Austin Atkinson Interviewing: Glenn Hatt and Matt Means Enter the Turkey World Slam Giveaway at www.huntinfool.com/win    Podcast Partners: Bergara: https://www.bergara.online/us/  XLR: https://xlrindustries.com/collections/chassis   GEAR FOOL:https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and TJ Sanchez with GSCO, as they dive into what it takes to build and complete a Super Ten®! In this episode, we pair up with TJ Sanchez with GSCO to talk strategy, the hunt experience, and much more! If you're looking at starting or completing your Super Ten® of North American Big Game, this is the episode for you!  Host: Austin Atkinson Interviewing: TJ Sanchez Enter the Super Ten® Giveaway at www.huntinfool.com/win    Podcast Partners: Grand Slam Club Ovis: https://grandslamclub.org/ Follow GSCO on their Instagram and stay up to date: CLICK HERE   GEAR FOOL:https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here:https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and Founder and CEO of Gunwerks, Aaron Davidson, as they dive into hunting styles, new rifle systems and more! Explore weight, barrel length, rangefinders, ballistics, and calibers.  Host: Austin Atkinson Interviewing: Aaron Davidson Editor: Deziree Valdez     Podcast Partners: Aaron Davidson, Founder and CEO of Gunwerks. More information on the Gunwerks ENDEX system: https://www.gunwerks.com/endex-rifle-system  More information on the REVIC Acura BR10 binos: https://www.revicoptics.com/acura-br10    GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/  

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin, Jerrod and Bransen as they break down the latest elk rut activity unfolding across the West. In this episode, the team unpacks September hunts, how shifting weather patterns could be effecting the rut, outlooks for the remainder of the season, and take-aways hunters can use to adapt and find success this season.    Host: Austin Atkinson Editor: Deziree Valdez Advisors: Jerrod Lile, Bransen Jackson   Podcast Partners: PURE PRECISION RIFLES: https://pureprecision.com/product/hf-carbon-ascent-rifle/   GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Garth Jenson and Hunter LeMasters as they dive into the world of archery hunting spike elk in Utah as a non-resident. This episode unpacks everything you need to know—from the advantages that make this hunt such a great opportunity, to insights on tag availability, hunt pressure expectations, and the essential logistics that will set you up for success. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking for a new adventure or a non-resident eager to maximize your time in the field, this discussion highlights why Utah's spike elk hunts are an accessible and rewarding option. Best of all, if you're after a straightforward hunt that can put quality meat in your freezer, this may just be the perfect fit for you—no matter where you call home.   Host: Garth Jenson Editor: Deziree Valdez Interviewing: Hunter LeMasters   Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Austin Atkinson as he sits down with Garth Jenson and Hunter LeMasters to discuss recent draw results, plans for this fall, weather patterns, drought, wildfires, and the recent public lands debate.  Host: Austin Atkinson    Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Logan Hedges as they discuss the new Idaho draw for Non-Resident elk and deer tags. In this episode, we cover 2026 tags going to a draw system, how the draw will work, important dates, youth hunting, and more! Tune in for Idaho updates! Host: Austin Atkinson Editor: Deziree Valdez Hunt Advisor: Logan Hedges Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson as they discuss the Arizona fall draw coming up! On this episode we cover Arizona deer (Mule and Coues) and sheep (Rocky and Desert) species information, application strategy, draw odds, deadlines, and prime unit overviews!  ARIZONA DEADLINE: JUNE 3rd, 2025 Apply for the Draw Here   Hosts: Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson Editor: Deziree Valdez Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today! NEW TRICER BIPOD IN STOCK! CHECK IT OUT TODAY!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Season dates and license quotas are now set for all species for the 2025 Wyoming draws. Listen now to understand the changes and how they may affect your applications. Logan Hedges and Austin Atkinson sit down to discuss each species available in the draw so you can modify or adjust your application for this year. Deadline to apply for Bighorn sheep, moose, mtn goat, and bison : April 30 Results available for sheep, moose, mtn goat, and bison : May 8 Deadline to modify non-resident elk applications : May 8 Results available for non-resident elk : May 22 Deadline to apply for deer and antelope : June 2 Results available for deer and antelope : June 19 Deadline to purchase preference points : October 31 View the final WY 2025 license quotas and regulations Apply or Modify your Applications Read the Wyoming State Section information in the January and May editions of Huntin' Fool Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Huntin' Fool Advisor Austin Atkinson and hunting guides from HFA Endorsed Outfitter #001, Dan Blankenship and Scott Coe. These two guide dozens of once-in-a-lifetime hunters each fall in Oregon and Idaho and share their knowledge of bighorn sheep, disease outbreaks, and how to select a unit for your draw application. Watch their films on the Sheep Mountain Outfitters YouTube  April 30 - Idaho draw deadline May 15 - Oregon draw deadline   Host: Austin Atkinson Editor: Deziree Lambert Interviewing: Dan Blankenship and Scott Coe Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Robert Hanneman as they discuss the 2025 Nevada draw outlook and how to best strategize your hunting opportunities! Big game species covered in this episode include elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, antelope and moose.  Host: Austin Atkinson Co-Host: Deziree Lambert Interviewing: Robert Hanneman Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Utah DWR has announced their new non-resident fees after having internal meetings. Should you keep applying? How much will a deer or elk permit cost in 2025 and beyond? Join Garth Jenson and Austin Atkinson as they sit down to share April updates to the new fee changes and permit quotas for this year.  Fees will be increased for hunting licenses July 1, 2025 and for permits on September 1, 2025. Utah Fee Chart List of All Non-Resident Utah Fees Utah Permit Recommendations for Public Meetings Permit Number Packet Submit Feedback Utah Paunsaugunt Deer Hunt Giveaway Enter Now at huntinfool.com/win  Utah Fee Reasoning  SITLA Lands in Utah Book Cliffs Roadless Block (39.22957, -109.68387) Tabby Mountain Block (40.37065, -110.90443) Utah DWR Contact Information Utah Guide Revisions Senate Bill 149 Spotters, Guides, Outfitters - New license fees In-field restrictions for all guided hunters on public lands Utah Landowner Private Land Elk Program House Bill 202 Landowner draw 640-3999 acre landowners (deadline July 1, 2025) Landowner guaranteed permits for 4000-8999 acre landowners Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

What is going on with Utah and the new non-resident hunting fees for license and permits? Join Garth Jenson and Austin Atkinson as they sit down to share what they know about the new fee changes in Utah as a result of the the 2025 Legislative session with Senate Bill 8.  The Sportsman's Caucus did NOT get to review the non-resident bill and these changes were NOT ran through the public RAC / Wildlife Board process. Utah Fee Changes Utah Fee Changefrom Senate Bill 8 (2025) Utah Legislation : Senate Bill 8 - New Non-Resident Fees SITLA Lands in Utah Tabby Mountain Block (40.37065, -110.90443) Book Cliffs Roadless Block (39.22957, -109.68387) Utah DWR Contact Information Utah Guide Revisions Senate Bill 149 Spotters, Guides, Outfitters - New license fees In-field restrictions for all guided hunters on public lands Utah Landowner Private Land Elk Program House Bill 202 Landowner draw 640-3999 acre landowners Landowner guaranteed permits for 4000-8999 acre landowners   Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/

Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson, Garth Jenson, and Bransen Jackson as they dive into the effects of the drought in the Southwest, snowpack in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, winter kill, and various other topics that could dictate your upcoming season and expectations. Host: Austin Atkinson Co-Host: Deziree Lambert Interviewing: Garth Jenson and Bransen Jackson Related Articles: > Drought Effects on Utah > US Drought Monitor Map Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today!   Get Connected: Subscribe to HUNTIN' FOOL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@huntinfool_official Become a HUNTIN' FOOL Member here: https://www.huntinfool.com/join Download The HUNTIN' FOOL App: https://www.huntinfool.com/app   Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: /huntinfoolofficial Instagram:  /huntinfool_official/