Epic Outdoors Podcast

In this episode, Adam and Jason answer questions submitted by our listeners on our Instagram. They share advice about Mule deer hunting, application strategies, and stories from previous hunts. We also discuss a controversial topic during our new Epic Unguarded segmen: High Fence Mule Deer Hunting.

If you’re a Mule deer hunter this is an episode you don’t want to miss! The Epic crew talks Utah hunting strategy for 2025 and every person gets a chance to voice their opinions on how Mule deer are being managed. As always, if you want more information for planning your 2025 application and hunt strategies call us at 435-263-0777

In this episode Adam and Jason discuss the state of western big game, covering everything from tag numbers and management styles, to water and feeding habits. This is an episode you don’t want to miss because it is chock-full of information all western hunters need. We also introduce a new segment to the Epic Outdoors Podcast called “Epic Unguarded” where Jason and Adam share their opinions on hot button issues that affect the hunting community.

In this episode the Crew calls Jared Mauck, a hunt winner from the 2024 Summer Hunts Giveaway to ask him about his experience. He won a New Mexico antelope hunt for two with TG’s Trophy Hunts. He and a friend were able to get two awesome antelope on the first day of their hunt. We also fill you in on the details for the rest of the hunts available in the 2025 Winter Giveaway. The deadline to enter is coming up soon so don’t wait to get your name in the hat for some world class hunts! Finally the crew discusses a few new items available through Epic Arms.

In this episode we talk about Sheep Camp 2025, which is held during the Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City Utah. If you’re looking to get a sheep tag this year, Sheep Camp is the best odds you’ll find. Find information and get your tickets now at sheepcamp.net.  Adam Bronson and his daughter Hallie, embarked on a tough-to-draw New Mexico Oryx hunt and were able to make it happen on two awesome bulls.  We also talk about some awesome new updates to the Epic Hunt Research Tools, available to Epic Outdoors members on our website. If you’re not a member, consider joining now to make the most of every hunting and application season.  

In this episode, the Crew takes an in-depth look at the Epic Outdoors online draw odds and research website. Application season has begun and if you want to apply with the most accurate and up-to-date information, our membership is for you. We also call Braxton Maddox, the 2024 Utah Sportsman's elk tag winner, and hear the story of his giant bull.

In this episode we call up two Epic Outdoors members who killed awesome Arizona bulls and were featured in our January 2025 magazine. If you want to go on more hunts like the ones talked about in this podcast and have the most up-to-date information available to help you be successful, become a member of Epic Outdoors and level up your hunting opportunities.

In this episode we talk about some of the best strategies available to you for your license and application season. Whether it’s giving you all the information you need to apply or taking applications off your plate with our License Application service, the Epic Outdoors crew has you covered. Adam Bronson also tells the story of his Coues deer hunt that he recently returned from, where he was able to harvest a very Mule-deer-like buck. The Crew will also be at the Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada from January 16-18th and the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo from February 13-16th.

In this episode we talk with Ryan Jacobson of Element Optics and Utah Airguns about some of the products that they offer. One of the products that caught our eye was the Helix 1500 rangefinder.  It quickly and accurately delivers MOA information. We also get to hear the story of Justin Carter’s Colorado Mule deer hunt.

In this episode the crew sits down and discusses some of the recent changes made to Utah Mule deer hunting and what that means for future hunting quality in Utah. We also discuss where hunting is heading throughout the western states. We wrap it up listening to Josh Pollock's New Mexico rifle elk hunt.

On this episode the crew sits down with Zeiss sales representative Hunter Hansen to talk about some of the most important additions to the Zeiss Optics line this year. The Conquest HDX binocular and the V8 rifle scope are among the best optics on the market. As usual we are always impressed with what Zeiss brings to the table.

In this episode the crew goes over the hunts that are available in this year's Winter Hunt Giveaway. Be sure to get your name in the hat for these top-of-the-line hunts by entering on our website or calling in at 435-263-0777. And, hear the details of John Petersen’s tough, Colorado, 3rd season hunt with deep snow and hard to find deer.

In this episode we continue with success stories from the crew! Cache Lynn and Logan Marshall had an incredible time during the Colorado 2nd season rifle hunt. Cache and two of his friends were all able to harvest great bucks during their hunt. Logan also went to Colorado and hunted a target buck. He was able to make it happen after a tough hunt. Adam Bronson also hit the field earlier this year and was able to get an awesome Wyoming Antelope for himself and a Wyoming Elk for his daughter.

In this episode, the Epic Crew talks about a couple of the hunts that happened earlier this year while getting an update from Jason in the field. Cache Lynn was able to go on a tough high elevation Colorado Elk hunt and get an awesome bull. Devin Archibald hunted hard on the Utah General Deer hunt and with a little bit of luck he was able to harvest an incredible buck.

In this episode, the crew finishes off the list of questions we collected from our Instagram followers earlier in the year. And, with rifle seasons right around the corner, we talk more about the nitty-gritty of rifle hunting.

In this episode we finally get to hear the long awaited story of Josh, Devin and Wyatt’s Alaskan moose hunt. Drop camping deep in the Alaskan wilderness, in prime trophy bull country, made for a great trip for the three Epic Crew members. We also hear about Josh Pollock's Utah muzzleloader elk hunt. Josh was able to make a fantastic play on a giant bull!

In this episode some of the Epic Crew returns from a long month of hunting elk across the West. John Petersen and Cache Lynn hunted the first two archery elk seasons in New Mexico with great success. Justin Carter, Jason’s son, hunted a Utah archery elk hunt and after 3 weeks of hunting hard, was able to make it happen on an incredible bull.

This episode is packed with hunting stories and updates from the Epic Crew’s latest adventures. Adam recently returned from a Northwest Territories Dall sheep and Caribou hunt. Josh, Devin and Wyatt are just beginning their Alaskan moose hunt, and the balance of the Epic Crew is knee deep in archery hunting around the West. We also hit the questions submitted to us by our Instagram followers for the third part of our annual pre-season question and answer segment.

In this episode the crew hits the list of questions submitted by our Instagram followers for some more pre-season discussions. We talk about whatever is on your minds, from post harvest tips to the pattern and future outlook of specific units!