Epic Outdoors Podcast

In this episode, Jason Carter tells us about the hunts his family has had over the past few months. From general season deer to Wyoming and Nevada Antelope, it has been a great year for them. We also get to hear updates from Cache Lynn who is in the field scouting for Colorado elk.

In this episode, we have special guest Jana Carter. She recently harvested a once-in-a-lifetime Utah Desert Bighorn Sheep. Jana, along with her husband, Jason, a couple of their kids, and good friend, Josh Jensen, hunted hard in the southern Utah desert to find a great ram. We also talk with Epic consultant Cache Lynn about the woes of hunting public land spike elk in Utah, as well as our BONUS Fall Hunt Giveaway, which ends November 3rd. Don't wait to get your name in the hat for 3 world class hunts!

Reports from the early hunting seasons have started to come in and the Epic Outdoors Crew talks about the state of elk hunting across the West. We also get the story on Devin Archibald's New Mexico archery bull that he harvested just last week. We also call Paul Marshall and talk with him about his successful Nevada muzzleloader Mule deer hunt.

In this episode we talk to Nic Booth and Gage Mogle; both recently tagged out on their archery general season with Mule deer that scored over 200” each. It’s a rare occurrence to see such awesome bucks come from a general archery unit, but when they do, the story is always epic. We also recently updated our online optics store, so if you want to shop the best optics in the industry, at the best pricing, head over to epicoutdoors.com and login to our store to shop.

In this episode, we welcome a special guest, Adam Bronson’s son, Ty, who joins us to share the story of his British Columbia Stone sheep hunt from this past summer. Adam and Ty were dropped into a remote location with their guide, where they navigated a huge landscape and unpredictable weather, to hunt sheep.

In this episode we call Andrew Wankier and Chuck Lawrence, who hunted some of Utah’s best limited entry units for Mule deer and elk last year. Andrew had one of the longest streaks of bad luck during his Mule deer hunt, but stayed positive and was able to make it happen on a 200” buck. Chuck hunted a long hard archery elk hunt, and after 22 days straight, was able to down a 380” giant.

In this episode, we talk about getting ready for the hunting season to kick off. As we move into mid-August, we discuss gear and strategies to consider as we try to finish the last weeks of scouting strong, and begin archery season. We also talk about wildfires that are occurring in Utah, Arizona and Colorado and what the potential effects could be on both big game and hunters.

In this episode we are joined by Dallas Lewis and Jason and Trish Taylor who tell us story after story of elk hunts for giant bulls, including a few from last year that were featured in recent editions of the Epic Outdoors magazine. Over the course of this episode you will pick up essential knowledge of what it takes to harvest truly big bulls.

In this episode we call Travis Taylor who hunted Nevada Mule deer last year with his wife Erika. They were both able to harvest awesome bucks that came in over 30 inches wide, which is a rare occurrence these days. We also talk about general antler growth trends we are seeing for both elk and deer here in the West.

In this episode we give some updates on our summer scouting and running trail cameras. We also talk about some of the gear we’ve purchased and would recommend purchasing for the upcoming season. From pants to optics, now is the time to get stocked up on everything you need for the fall!

In this episode the crew sits down with Mike McLean of Apex Next Evolution to talk about the importance of your health as a hunter. Their products are a natural alternative to popular sports supplements that give you energy, hydration and recovery, safely and effectively. We also discuss the importance of public land. A conversation sparked by the recently proposed sale of public land in Utah. Use code EPIC25 at apexnextevolution.com for 25% off all Apex Products!

Watch as we give away 7 world class hunts, over $15,000 in Gear and Optics and a $15,000 bonus package to pay for a hunt of the winners choice. If you didn't win, or didnt get a chance to play for this giveaway, the next one is right around the corner. Become an Epic Outdoors Member to stay in the loop! We also give an overview of the Nevada Dream Tags! This is a huge opportunity to get your name in the hat for 4 of the best hunts the West has to offer! Check out https://nvdreamtag.org/ to enter! Deadline is June 30th.

In this episode we call Epic Outdoors member Robert Mccormick, who hunted Desert Bighorn sheep last year in Mexico and ended up taking a nearly 170” ram! He had a great experience and it just so happens to be the same hunt we’re giving away in our 2025 Summer Hunts giveaway! So, get your tickets in for a chance to have an experience like Roberts. We are also doing another giveaway, if you send us a trail camera picture that was taken anytime in 2024 or 2025 we will enter you in for a chance to win some awesome prizes. There will be multiple winners and the deadline is August 5th, 2025. DM your picture to @epic_hunts on Instagram to enter.

In this episode we call Tyler Bee, who harvested a 245” Mule deer with his bow last year. Rarely is an archery hunt easy and this was no exception. Tyler hunted long and hard and was able to make it happen on an incredible buck. We also talk about some of our trail camera strategies that can save you from missing animals when it matters most.

In this episode the entire crew takes us through their individual optics setups, what pieces of gear they use and what situations they change their gear for. We also talk about some of the application strategies you may not be considering.

In this episode the crew is getting excited over the upcoming Nevada draw results, and other scouting plans, now that summer has rolled in. We also talk about a new service here at Epic Outdoors, where we will build you the perfect long range rifle, sight it in and send you ammo and a programmed rangefinder! If you want an out of the box, ready to hunt rifle, give us a call at 435-263-0777.  

In this episode we get Chris Dunkin, head of Stealth Cam Cellular Products, on the phone to discuss trail camera strategies for 2025 and what we can expect to see this year from Stealth Cam. We are huge fans and avid users of all things Stealth Cam, and the innovation in their cameras never stops impressing us.

In this episode the crew is joined by Will Morgan of Outdoor Edge Knives, who just recently launched their new line of replaceable blade knives. We have used Outdoor Edge knives for years and these new additions are some of the best we’ve seen. Check out outdooredge.com to view their new products and order yours now.

In this episode the crew discusses a couple of different topics that have been on the mind of our listeners. Would we choose a 200” typical or larger nontypical Mule deer? How do you know how many tags are too many in one year? And how has the unpredictable moisture pattern affected our big game populations for the 2025 season?

In this episode we sit down with three Nevada Department of Wildlife Biologists, Shawn Espinosa, Joe Bennett and Scott Roberts, to talk Nevada Big Game. We focus especially on what hunters can expect to see this year and how Nevada manages their wildlife in such extreme conditions. If you live in, or ever plan to hunt Nevada, this podcast is for you!