The Ones You Never Forget: Mule Deer Stories | Big Hunt Guys, Ep. 196

In this episode, Brady and Lorenzo have Lane Colyer back on, and the guys discuss strategies and tactics for hunting mule deer during the rut in Montana. They break down the timing of the rut, what triggers it, and how they would approach different phases of November. If you like mule deer, this is a good one, no matter what state you hunt.

Description: In this episode, Lorenzo relives his first duck hunt with his son. Brady follows it up with a breakdown of his elk hunt. Then the guys dive into the real meat of the show: how to tackle a bone-dry, dusty, crunchy 3rd season mule deer hunt in November. From family adventures to elk storytelling to legit late-season deer tactics, this episode brings laughs, lessons, and a healthy dose of hunting reality.

GOHUNT’s expanding with a brand new Archery Pro Shop! Trail sits down with Cody Frick, GOHUNT's Archery Shop Lead, to talk through the shop’s launch, the latest bows hitting the shelves (including the 2026 Mathews ARC), and what hunters should really focus on when choosing and tuning their setup. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how GOHUNT is making archery accessible, personal, and precise.

On this week's Big Hunt Guys podcast, Brady breaks down two major hunts from his season — a grueling mule deer tag he couldn’t quite seal the deal on, and a wild, rugged goat hunt in the mountains of Alaska. It’s a raw and honest look at what makes a hunt memorable, even when things don’t go as planned.

In this episode of Big Hunt Guys, Scott Christensen joins Lorenzo and Trail joins to recap his incredible hunt for a general season Utah mule deer buck—sharing the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned in the field. This story has it all from a missed opportunity on the archery hunt to finally connecting on the rifle hunt. Trail also opens up about a special milestone: his youngest son’s very first mule deer hunt, full of excitement, nerves, and memories that will last a lifetime. Tune in for stories of big deer and family moments.

This week, the Big Hunt Guys are trading tags and tactics for tales that’ll make your hair stand on end. From eerie encounters deep in elk country to strange sounds in the dark timber, listeners sent in their weirdest, wildest, and scariest hunting stories — and we’re reading them all. Grab your headlamp, stoke the campfire, and get ready for a Halloween episode you won’t forget.

On the eve of many western rifle mule deer hunts, Lorenzo and Trail relive the stories of the most legendary mule deer ever taken — five typicals and five nontypicals that define the record books and the dreams of every western hunter. Trail and Lorenzo unpack the history, mystery, and controversies behind these incredible bucks, with a few laughs (and duck stories) from Lorenzo’s latest hunt along the way.

On this episode of the Big Hunt Guys podcast Trail and Lorenzo sit down in Lorenzo's office at GOHUNT HQ to take a trip down memory lane. Lorenzo shares stories from some of his most unforgettable mule deer hunts. Some hunts are about the animal, most are about what they teach you and the memories made that live forever. Lorenzo shares raw, unfiltered stories from his most unforgettable mule deer hunts — the highs, lows, and the moments in the field and life that he’ll never forget.

Trail and Brady unpack Trail's recent archery hunt. In this episode, they recap the hunt day by day, break down key takeaways, and discuss how weather and pressure impacted elk movement and bugling. They also dive into the biology of the elk rut: what drives it, how it progresses, and how understanding the rut can help guide future decisions. Finally, we talk lightning safety in the backcountry—what to do, what NOT to do, and how to avoid danger in the backcountry.

On this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Brady and Trail talk with biologist and mule deer authority Jim Heffelfinger to dive into the future of mule deer management in the West. Jim breaks down what the latest science tells us about mule deer biology, how changing landscapes and habitat pressures are shaping herds, and what hunters and conservationists can do to ensure healthy populations for generations to come. Whether you’re a die-hard mule deer hunter or simply care about the future of wildlife, this conversation is packed with insights on behavior, biology, and interesting information about one of the West's most iconic species.