EP 248: Weather, Fires & Public Lands Discussion

Join Austin Atkinson as he sits down with Garth Jenson and Hunter LeMasters to discuss recent draw results, plans for this fall, weather patterns, drought, wildfires, and the recent public lands debate.  Host: Austin Atkinson    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 and Garth Jenson as they team up with Casey and Jackson from Eberlestock for an inside look at cutting-edge pack designs, brutal hunts, and behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you’re gearing up for a new pack system or want a firsthand glimpse into the Eberlestock brand—this episode is a must-listen! Hosts: Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson Editor: Deziree Valdez Interviewing: Casey Richmond and Jackson Reed   Podcast Partners: EBERLESTOCK: https://eberlestock.com/ 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 Logan Hedges as they discuss the new Idaho draw for Non-Resident elk and deer tags. In this episode, we cover 2026 tags going to a draw system, how the draw will work, important dates, youth hunting, and more! Tune in for Idaho updates! Host: Austin Atkinson Editor: Deziree Valdez Hunt Advisor: Logan Hedges 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 Garth Jenson as they discuss the Arizona fall draw coming up! On this episode we cover Arizona deer (Mule and Coues) and sheep (Rocky and Desert) species information, application strategy, draw odds, deadlines, and prime unit overviews!  ARIZONA DEADLINE: JUNE 3rd, 2025 Apply for the Draw Here   Hosts: Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson Editor: Deziree Valdez Podcast Partners: GEAR FOOL: https://www.gearfool.com/ Use Code BUILTTOHUNT for 10% OFF in Our GEAR FOOL Store Today! NEW TRICER BIPOD IN STOCK! CHECK IT OUT 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/

Season dates and license quotas are now set for all species for the 2025 Wyoming draws. Listen now to understand the changes and how they may affect your applications. Logan Hedges and Austin Atkinson sit down to discuss each species available in the draw so you can modify or adjust your application for this year. Deadline to apply for Bighorn sheep, moose, mtn goat, and bison : April 30 Results available for sheep, moose, mtn goat, and bison : May 8 Deadline to modify non-resident elk applications : May 8 Results available for non-resident elk : May 22 Deadline to apply for deer and antelope : June 2 Results available for deer and antelope : June 19 Deadline to purchase preference points : October 31 View the final WY 2025 license quotas and regulations Apply or Modify your Applications Read the Wyoming State Section information in the January and May editions of Huntin' Fool 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 Huntin' Fool Advisor Austin Atkinson and hunting guides from HFA Endorsed Outfitter #001, Dan Blankenship and Scott Coe. These two guide dozens of once-in-a-lifetime hunters each fall in Oregon and Idaho and share their knowledge of bighorn sheep, disease outbreaks, and how to select a unit for your draw application. Watch their films on the Sheep Mountain Outfitters YouTube  April 30 - Idaho draw deadline May 15 - Oregon draw deadline   Host: Austin Atkinson Editor: Deziree Lambert Interviewing: Dan Blankenship and Scott Coe 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 the 2025 Nevada draw outlook and how to best strategize your hunting opportunities! Big game species covered in this episode include elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, antelope and moose.  Host: Austin Atkinson Co-Host: Deziree Lambert Interviewing: Robert Hanneman 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/

Utah DWR has announced their new non-resident fees after having internal meetings. Should you keep applying? How much will a deer or elk permit cost in 2025 and beyond? Join Garth Jenson and Austin Atkinson as they sit down to share April updates to the new fee changes and permit quotas for this year.  Fees will be increased for hunting licenses July 1, 2025 and for permits on September 1, 2025. Utah Fee Chart List of All Non-Resident Utah Fees Utah Permit Recommendations for Public Meetings Permit Number Packet Submit Feedback Utah Paunsaugunt Deer Hunt Giveaway Enter Now at huntinfool.com/win  Utah Fee Reasoning  SITLA Lands in Utah Book Cliffs Roadless Block (39.22957, -109.68387) Tabby Mountain Block (40.37065, -110.90443) Utah DWR Contact Information Utah Guide Revisions Senate Bill 149 Spotters, Guides, Outfitters - New license fees In-field restrictions for all guided hunters on public lands Utah Landowner Private Land Elk Program House Bill 202 Landowner draw 640-3999 acre landowners (deadline July 1, 2025) Landowner guaranteed permits for 4000-8999 acre landowners 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/

What is going on with Utah and the new non-resident hunting fees for license and permits? Join Garth Jenson and Austin Atkinson as they sit down to share what they know about the new fee changes in Utah as a result of the the 2025 Legislative session with Senate Bill 8.  The Sportsman's Caucus did NOT get to review the non-resident bill and these changes were NOT ran through the public RAC / Wildlife Board process. Utah Fee Changes Utah Fee Changefrom Senate Bill 8 (2025) Utah Legislation : Senate Bill 8 - New Non-Resident Fees SITLA Lands in Utah Tabby Mountain Block (40.37065, -110.90443) Book Cliffs Roadless Block (39.22957, -109.68387) Utah DWR Contact Information Utah Guide Revisions Senate Bill 149 Spotters, Guides, Outfitters - New license fees In-field restrictions for all guided hunters on public lands Utah Landowner Private Land Elk Program House Bill 202 Landowner draw 640-3999 acre landowners Landowner guaranteed permits for 4000-8999 acre landowners   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, Garth Jenson, and Bransen Jackson as they dive into the effects of the drought in the Southwest, snowpack in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, winter kill, and various other topics that could dictate your upcoming season and expectations. Host: Austin Atkinson Co-Host: Deziree Lambert Interviewing: Garth Jenson and Bransen Jackson Related Articles: > Drought Effects on Utah > US Drought Monitor Map 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/