Uncle Randy stopped by the Big Hunt Guys podcast studio to catch up with the guys. They discuss his 2024 hunting season and his plans for the upcoming year. Randy shares what initially sparked his interest in hunting, as well as his passion for public land preservation and wildlife conservation. The conversation also delves into several conservation issues, including the Prop 127 victory for sportsmen and the public land transfer lawsuit filed by the state of Utah. Randy consistently offers insightful perspectives, and this episode adds to his legacy as one of the most influential advocates for public land preservation and hunting.
With the NFR happening in our hometown, The Big Hunt Guys had the pleasure of sitting down with Doug Champion. Doug is a former competitive rodeo rider who now runs Champion Living Fitness, where he works with professional rodeo riders to improve their mobility and fitness. The guys explore Doug’s background and talk about the lifestyle of competitive rodeo before diving into what is required to build strength and fitness for rodeo and hunting. Doug is an avid outdoorsman and a hell of a guy who has a genuine desire to help people improve their lives through fitness and nutrition. This is a perfect episode to help you establish goals and kick off the 2025 hunting season more physically prepared than you were last year.
On this week's episode of the Big Hunt Guys, Jenny Lesieutre and Joel Blakeslee join Lorenzo, Brady, and Trail to discuss feral horses and the ecological toll they are having on western landscapes. Jenny recently retired as the Wild Horse and Burro BLM Branch Chief in Reno, NV. Joel has a background in range management and has served as the policy director for the Nevada Trappers Association. The group discusses the history of the Wild Horse and Burro Act before digging into what the act actually mandates. They talk about horse and environmental activists and the lies and propaganda they promote to deter federal and state agencies from managing to proper objectives. The group also discusses population expansion and the detrimental impacts they are having on the natural landscapes throughout the west. The group rounds out the discussion with a rallying cry for sportsmen and women to become a more active voice in demanding that the federal government manage feral horses as outlined by law.
Chris Porter joins Lorenzo, Brady, and Trail to recap a recent successful 3rd season OTC Colorado elk hunt. Lorenzo and Chris were joined by good friends and coworkers for a traditional-style late-season elk camp. Listen in as they talk about the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned. This is an entertaining listen, where they recount delayed travel plans, broken down equipment, late-night cold weather pack outs, and the sweet taste of success.
With the launch of a new lineup of hunting bows from Mathews Archery, the Big Hunt Guys talk with Mathews own engineer, Mark Hayes. They talk with Mark about his background and love of archery before diving into the new Lift X bows. Mark expounds on Limb-Shift technology, the ARC7 limbs, and the new grip options. They also address the elephant in the room, which was the issue some Mathews bows had with limbs last year. Mark rounds out the discussion talking about arrow selection, vanes, and details his keys for getting great arrow flight.
For Episode 146, the Big Hunt Guys dive into the newly released Utah Mule Deer Management Plan. They discuss how the mule deer committee was formed and the plan developed from that committee. They break down the proposed change to reduce buck to doe ratios in many general season units of the state and what the potential outcomes could be. They discuss the data incorporated into the plan and new research studies that will be incorporated along with the proposed changes. They examine youth deer hunting opportunities and how some changes may improve youth applicant odds of getting a permit. The Big Hunt Guys round out the episode with a lively discussion on feral horse and burro management.
The Big Hunt Guys are back for Episode 145, where Trail sits down with Brady and Lorenzo to recap his late-season Nevada archery deer hunt from last fall. The GOHUNT original film of his hunt, “One Good Chance,” will be dropping on our YouTube page this coming Sunday, the 10th. Tune in to get insider information on how the hunt unfolded. We are also giving away a Mystery Ranch Metcalf 75 along with the film; look for coming details on how you can enter to win on our social media pages.
On this Halloween episode of the Big Hunt Guys, Brady, Lorenzo, and Trail read strange and spooky stories submitted by listeners. Being stalked by a shadowy figure after dark in the woods, things that go bump in the night, and maybe even an alien encounter... You won’t want to miss this episode!
The Big Hunt Guys cover some ground on this week’s episode, starting with more information about Prop 127 in Colorado and moving into mule deer and bighorn sheep hunting stories for Trail and Brady. Brady and Trail talk about attending the rally at the Capital in Denver in opposition to Prop 127 and further discuss why it’s important to vote. Trail later talks about a successful rifle mule deer hunt where he took his 11-year-old son out on an epic weekend adventure and Brady recounts his recent hunt where he took a desert bighorn ewe with an open sight muzzleloader. The experiences that hunting and the outdoors provides is our life blood, it's more important now than ever before that we fight for the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and the part that hunting plays in sound wildlife management.
The gang's back together for the first time in a while; Brady, Lorenzo, and Trail sit down to talk about Brady’s recent mule deer hunt and his assessment of mule deer hunting currently across the west. They also do a deep dive into the competitiveness of rifle hunting and they recount stories and discuss some questionable behavior they have observed in the field. They debate hunting ethics and etiquette and offer ideas on how to approach tense situations that can arise during late-season hunts. Take home message, don’t be a d&@! in the field this fall.
GOHUNT Cofounder and CEO Chris Porter joins Brady and Trail on this week's podcast to recap his successful hunt for a Nevada dream buck. Chris drew a special tag this year called a PIW (Partners in Wildlife) which allowed him to hunt any unit in the state during any open weapon/ season. The guys discuss the pressure of this type of tag and the scouting process, and Chris walks us through his hunt, including some frustrations and hilarious mishaps. The guys also talk about the reasons PIW tags and other raffle tags exist across the West, why they're important for wildlife, and where those funds end up. Spoiler alert, Chris takes an awesome buck. Tune in to hear how it all went down!
This week, Brady and Trail take on some light conspiracy theories as well as some politics before getting into the real topic of the day, late season mule deer hunt prep. While they may not be political experts, they do give you plenty to consider before getting into the backcountry this October. From dealing with hunting pressure, animal behavior changes/migration patterns, where you should focus your glassing efforts, to gear changes, this episode is packed with information to help you succeed.
We are approaching the Nov 5th vote when the future of hunting will be decided in Colorado. Dan and Karen Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management stop by to discuss the current status of the mountain lion and bobcat hunting ban, Proposition 127. We talk about how you can get involved and specific things we can do to help fight for our right to hunt. CRWM will be holding a rally at the Colorado Capitol on Oct. 18th from 10-2, we are urging all who can attend to show up and show support for sound wildlife management. Donate, repost, share, and educate the people in your lives. Now is the time to ramp up and do everything we can to ensure sportsmen and women win on Nov. 5th.
Joined by Luke Horak and Jake Richardson of Arrowhead Rifles, the guys take a super deep dive into everything surrounding muzzleloaders. What do you gain by going with a custom muzzleloader? How do you deal with moisture on a hunt with a muzzy? What type of accuracy should you expect from a muzzleloader? This episode is full of great tips no matter what muzzleloader you own and will ultimately make you more accurate with a muzzy.
The boys are all about to leave for hunts, and so this podcast covers everything that happens right before a hunt. Lorenzo, Brady, and Omar discuss last-minute backcountry food hacks, gear organization, why you need a gear checklist, and the importance of having everything you need to fix gear on a hunt or back at your truck. They dive into gear changes they have made leading up to the hunt and the importance of visualizing success and what that means to them. Lastly… They had a special guest call in for a brief segment.
September is finally here which means one thing and one thing only, archery elk hunting! On this week's episode the Big Hunt Guys are discussing elk hunting tips and tricks as well as running though the most common mistakes elk hunters make and how to avoid them. They talk about playing the wind, calling strategies, how to make the shot count and a ton of other useful information every elk hunter needs to hear right now. It’s time to go elk hunting folks, the September Super Bull is here!
The Big Hunt Guys sit down to recap their recent deer and antelope hunts. Brady spent a successful weekend scouting for mule deer, where he found a couple of shooter bucks. Trail is fresh off an archery mule deer hunt and an archery antelope hunt, while Lorenzo is back from a New Mexico antelope hunt, where he helped UFC fighter Justin Gaethje and Gladiators Unleashed host Luke Caudillo both harvest great bucks. The guys talk about their hunts, touch on some gear they are using, and recommend them for your upcoming hunts.
On this week’s episode of The Big Hunt Guys, young Omar joins Brady and Lorenzo to talk about his recent archery mule deer hunt. After seven grueling days spent solo in the backcountry, backup arrives to help Omar seal the deal on a solid Nevada buck. The season is in full swing, and this is the perfect episode to get you excited for your upcoming hunts.
On this week’s episode of The Big Hunt Guys podcast, Kolby Hanley and Chris Bee from Ultraview Archery stop by to talk shop. Ultraview Archery started in Kolby’s college dorm room and has developed into one of the most progressive manufacturers of quality archery sights, releases, accessories, and now arrows. Their focus on making the highest quality archery equipment is impressive to say the least. The guys discuss the beginnings of Ultraview and do a deep dive into the new 1k arrow system. Chris also talks about his recent hunt for water buffalo in Australia. This is an awesome episode packed with information for any bowhunter and archer.
The Big Hunt Guys are joined by young Omar this week to talk archery elk hunting. On the heels of the GOHUNT original film, they talk about the hunt, share tips and tactics and some laughs. Archery elk season is quickly approaching, this is a great listen to get ready to chase screaming bulls in September.
Igor Dimidenko
First 9 minutes has nothing to do with hunting or bears and that was really annoying
John Conger
I'm a big podcast guy and this is one of the better podcasts out there.