EP 256: Alaska 2026 Draw Strategy and Outlook

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/

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/