EP 267: Points Only & Arizona Outlook for 2026

Join Huntin' Fool Advisors, Garth Jenson and Hunter LeMasters, as they join host Austin Atkinson for a species breakdown for Arizona's fall draw for bighorn sheep and deer. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into preference vs. bonus point systems in the West and how to plan ahead for your next hunt. Whether you're sitting on points or applying for the first time, this conversation will help you make more informed decisions before the June 2 deadline to apply for Deer and Sheep. Arizona Draw Application https://draw.azgfd.com/    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 Jerrod and Austin from Huntin' Fool as they sit down with David Houser, co-founder and engineer behind Beast Broadheads / Bowmar Archery. This deep dive into all things broadheads will help you decide if your broadhead is the best choice for archery hunts this year.  View more at www.bowmararchery.com    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 Adventures own Josh Harris as he joins host Austin Atkinson for a recap of Josh' 2026 Polar Bear hunt in Arctic of Nunavut, Canada. Learn the how and why these iconic bears are hunted for sport and subsistence.  View Available Polar Bear Hunts at www.huntinfool.com/adventures   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, Logan Hedges, as he joins host Austin Atkinson for a species by species breakdown of the 2026 license quotas and changes for the Wyoming 2026 season. In this episode, they walk through key insights that came from the April Commission meeting and how it should affect your strategy. Whether you're sitting on points or applying for the first time, this conversation will help you make more informed decisions before the May 8 deadline to modify your Elk application or the June 1 deadline to apply for Deer and Antelope. Wyoming Hunt Planner Tool https://wgfd.wyo.gov/HuntPlanner  Wyoming Hunt Regulations for 2026 https://wgfd.wyo.gov/media/33694/download?inline      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, Robert Hanneman, as he joins host Austin Atkinson for a species by species breakdown of the hunts and trends in Nevada for 2026. In this episode, they walk through key insights for the upcoming Nevada application period, including an overview at changes, weather patterns, and how to use your application choices to your benefit. Whether you're sitting on points or applying for the first time, this conversation will help you make more informed decisions before the May 13th deadline. Join now at www.huntinfool.com/join  For more strategy on Nevada before the deadline, check out our April 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 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/