Big Hunt Guys

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Golden State Pig Stalkers | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 158

Lane Colyer, GOHUNT Director of Marketing, joins Brady, Lorenzo, and Trail on this week's episode to talk hogs! Brady and Lane have recently returned from a California pig hunt; they talk about the history of pigs in California pig hunting opportunities, and they recap their stories. The guys also discuss the California draw system and perhaps overlooked opportunities there to hunt deer. Tune in to get to know Lane and hear an entertaining story of how Brady ended up with a 299.9-pound hog!

Big Hunt Guys Breakdown, Your Questions Answered | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 157

While Brady is out hunting hogs, Trail and Lorenzo sit down to answer your questions. They cover application and hunt strategies, gear questions, and they throw in some fun ones too. If you’re trying to draw a tag, pick up a new piece of gear, learn how Lorenzo is physically prepping for his hunting season, or what the Big Hunt Guys Madden scores might be, this is a great listen!

The Hunt for Precision: Barnes/Sierra Bullets Marketing Manager, Dale Evans | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 156

On this week's Big Hunt Guys podcast, Brady and Trail sit down with Dale Evans, marketing manager for Barnes/Sierra bullets. We dive into the origin story of Barnes and discuss the pros and cons of copper bullet construction. Dale talks about what ideally a bullet should do on big game and why energy, weight retention, and penetration are all important. The guys work through calibers, weights, and the performance of a variety of calibers and ammunition. They round out the discussion by talking with Dale about his incredible hunting season.

Tag Hacks: Your Guide to Drawing More Tags | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 155

In the New Year we continue to offer you the Insider details on how to draw tags in the West! On this week’s Big Hunt Guys episode, we discuss the draw systems in Colorado, Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Idaho. We dive into the details of the new draw system that will be implemented in 2028 in Colorado and what that means for your application this year. We also discuss at length how you can use Filtering within your GOHUNT Insider account and the mapping platform to help you find the right hunt. This episode is packed with information and hacks on drawing tags this year.

Cracking the Code on Hunt Draw Odds | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 154

To kick off a New Year and a new application season, the Big Hunt Guys are doing a deep dive into draw odds. Understanding draw odds, point creep, and point systems is vital for drawing tags in the West; in this episode, the guys break down how they use the Insider research platform and draw odds to guarantee they draw tags each year. They also do an overview of some common terminology used in the application game, and they go in-depth on the draw systems for Wyoming, Arizona, and New Mexico, which are upcoming draws. This is a must-listen for everyone prior to applying this year.

Closing Out the Year with Gear Picks, Best Moments, and Goals for 2025 | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 153

The Big Hunt Guys sit down to recap 2024! Lorenzo, Brady, and Trail work through their favorite new gear pieces of the year. They discuss their favorite moments in the field from this past fall, as well as where they are planning to focus their time and attention next year. They round out the discussion talking about what’s new for GOHUNT and what new features are going to be hitting the platform. This year has been exceptional for the Big Hunt Guys Podcast. We greatly appreciate our listeners and GOHUNT Insiders; cheers to a great year, and we look forward to bringing you more episodes in 2025.

Boards, Bows, and Backcountry Hunting w/ Eric Jackson | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 152

Eric Jackson is a prolific backcountry freestyle and freeride snowboarder with an expansive career in the sport. He is also a passionate outdoorsman with a love for waterfowl hunting, fishing, and more recently archery elk hunting. Eric joins Brady and Trail on this week's episode to talk about his pathway into the sport and his developing devotion to archery hunting. Eric talks about being comfortable being uncomfortable, facing fear, and compares archery elk hunting to his pursuits in snowboarding. Eric also discusses the film “River” that he did in conjunction with Sitka gear and elaborates on how bowhunting has challenged him in new ways. Eric’s passion for big mountains and adventure is infectious and inspiring. This is a great episode with new perspectives on why hunters are so driven by the pursuit of big game and adventure.

Preserve and Pursue, Catching up w/ Randy Newberg | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 151

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.

Champion Talks Rodeo, Fitness for Life and Hunting | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 150

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.

Free to Roam, But at What Cost? The Ecological Toll of Feral Horses | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 149

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.

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