EP 253: What's New in the Rifle Industry with Bergara + XLR

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/

Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and TJ Sanchez with GSCO, as they dive into what it takes to build and complete a Super Ten®! In this episode, we pair up with TJ Sanchez with GSCO to talk strategy, the hunt experience, and much more! If you're looking at starting or completing your Super Ten® of North American Big Game, this is the episode for you!  Host: Austin Atkinson Interviewing: TJ Sanchez Enter the Super Ten® 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 Advisor, Austin Atkinson and Founder and CEO of Gunwerks, Aaron Davidson, as they dive into hunting styles, new rifle systems and more! Explore weight, barrel length, rangefinders, ballistics, and calibers.  Host: Austin Atkinson Interviewing: Aaron Davidson Editor: Deziree Valdez     Podcast Partners: Aaron Davidson, Founder and CEO of Gunwerks. More information on the Gunwerks ENDEX system: https://www.gunwerks.com/endex-rifle-system  More information on the REVIC Acura BR10 binos: https://www.revicoptics.com/acura-br10    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, Jerrod and Bransen as they break down the latest elk rut activity unfolding across the West. In this episode, the team unpacks September hunts, how shifting weather patterns could be effecting the rut, outlooks for the remainder of the season, and take-aways hunters can use to adapt and find success this season.    Host: Austin Atkinson Editor: Deziree Valdez Advisors: Jerrod Lile, Bransen Jackson   Podcast Partners: PURE PRECISION RIFLES: https://pureprecision.com/product/hf-carbon-ascent-rifle/   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, Garth Jenson and Hunter LeMasters as they dive into the world of archery hunting spike elk in Utah as a non-resident. This episode unpacks everything you need to know—from the advantages that make this hunt such a great opportunity, to insights on tag availability, hunt pressure expectations, and the essential logistics that will set you up for success. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking for a new adventure or a non-resident eager to maximize your time in the field, this discussion highlights why Utah's spike elk hunts are an accessible and rewarding option. Best of all, if you're after a straightforward hunt that can put quality meat in your freezer, this may just be the perfect fit for you—no matter where you call home.   Host: Garth Jenson Editor: Deziree Valdez Interviewing: Hunter LeMasters   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 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/