EP 261: The Expo, Deadlines, and 2026 Plans

Join Huntin' Fool Advisors Austin Atkinson, Garth Jenson, and Hunter LeMasters for an in-depth breakdown of the weather outlook thus far in the West. In this episode, they walk through key insights for the upcoming Colorado application period, including an overview at the 2028 changes, how ongoing point creep is impacting your draw odds, and what current weather patterns could mean for herd conditions and tag strategies this year. Whether you're sitting on points or applying for the first time, this conversation will help you make more informed decisions before the April 7th deadline.   Join now at www.huntinfool.com/join For more strategy on Colorado before the deadline, check out our March issue here!    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 and Garth as they discuss the WHCE Hunt Expo, current and upcoming draw deadlines, where to apply in New Mexico, the Persian Ibex hunt cancellation, and the March 2026 magazine information. Jump online now for instant access to the most recent edition of the Huntin' Fool magazine. Join now at www.huntinfool.com/join   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 Isaiah Joner, as they discuss the hunts selected for this years' Grand Slam® Giveaway! Find out more about the outfitters, what's included, how much the hunts cost, and how to get entered in the largest hunting giveaway ever attemped! Enter the Grand Slam® 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 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/