Craig Francis joins Brady and Trail on this week's episode of the Big Hunt Guys. Craig grew up hunting the woods of South Carolina but has found opportunities to explore and hunt many of the West's most magnificent landscapes. He is a talented photographer and visionary, capturing images and creating stories that invoke emotions and remind us all why we hunt. Craig talks about his upbringing, the influence of his grandpa on his life, and how his love of wild places developed. He also shares experiences from the field and recounts a memorable archery elk hunt from this past fall. The guys wrap up with a discussion on having confidence in your craft. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting, this episode is packed with stories, tips, and wisdom from a true expert.

Brian Barney and Scott Reekers of Eastman’s Hunting and Bowhunting Journal join the Big Hunt Guys on this week’s episode. Brian Barney is a hardcore bowhunter; he shares his insights on mental toughness, extreme backcountry hunts, and the dedication it takes to consistently find success on public land. He talks through his bow and arrow setup for Western big game. Scott Reekers, gear expert and seasoned hunter, offers tips and tactics for rifle hunters as well as discussing current conditions and hunting opportunities in states throughout the West. The guys swap stories, discuss challenges, and break down the mindset it takes to push past limits. If you’re passionate about hunting and looking to sharpen your skills, this episode is packed with knowledge, experience, and straight-up hunting passion.

In this week’s Big Hunt Guys episode, we had the pleasure of being joined by Sidney Smith. Sidney is the true embodiment of grit, growth, gratitude and has a pure passion for hunting Sidney continues to overcome incredible challenges to pursue his passion for hunting and the outdoors. He shares his journey, mindset, and lessons learned along the way. This was one of our favorite episodes yet. Listen in for inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, perseverance, and motivation to be a better hunter and human.

The Big Hunt Guys have a conversation about the current snowpack and drought conditions across the west and what that will mean for antler growth and herd health. The guys also talk about GOHUNT’s new predictive draw odds that will help subscribers to predict their odds of drawing tags this year. They discuss the Super Bowl, performance psychology, and how it relates to making a shot in the field.

Link to snowpack map article mentioned: https://www.gohunt.com/browse/tips-and-tricks/insider/why-drought-snowpack-maps-are-important-for-hunters

Lane Colyer, GOHUNT Director of Marketing, joins Brady, Lorenzo, and Trail on this week's episode to talk hogs! Brady and Lane have recently returned from a California pig hunt; they talk about the history of pigs in California pig hunting opportunities, and they recap their stories. The guys also discuss the California draw system and perhaps overlooked opportunities there to hunt deer. Tune in to get to know Lane and hear an entertaining story of how Brady ended up with a 299.9-pound hog!

While Brady is out hunting hogs, Trail and Lorenzo sit down to answer your questions. They cover application and hunt strategies, gear questions, and they throw in some fun ones too. If you’re trying to draw a tag, pick up a new piece of gear, learn how Lorenzo is physically prepping for his hunting season, or what the Big Hunt Guys Madden scores might be, this is a great listen!

On this week's Big Hunt Guys podcast, Brady and Trail sit down with Dale Evans, marketing manager for Barnes/Sierra bullets. We dive into the origin story of Barnes and discuss the pros and cons of copper bullet construction. Dale talks about what ideally a bullet should do on big game and why energy, weight retention, and penetration are all important. The guys work through calibers, weights, and the performance of a variety of calibers and ammunition. They round out the discussion by talking with Dale about his incredible hunting season.

In the New Year we continue to offer you the Insider details on how to draw tags in the West! On this week’s Big Hunt Guys episode, we discuss the draw systems in Colorado, Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Idaho. We dive into the details of the new draw system that will be implemented in 2028 in Colorado and what that means for your application this year. We also discuss at length how you can use Filtering within your GOHUNT Insider account and the mapping platform to help you find the right hunt. This episode is packed with information and hacks on drawing tags this year.

To kick off a New Year and a new application season, the Big Hunt Guys are doing a deep dive into draw odds. Understanding draw odds, point creep, and point systems is vital for drawing tags in the West; in this episode, the guys break down how they use the Insider research platform and draw odds to guarantee they draw tags each year. They also do an overview of some common terminology used in the application game, and they go in-depth on the draw systems for Wyoming, Arizona, and New Mexico, which are upcoming draws. This is a must-listen for everyone prior to applying this year.

The Big Hunt Guys sit down to recap 2024! Lorenzo, Brady, and Trail work through their favorite new gear pieces of the year. They discuss their favorite moments in the field from this past fall, as well as where they are planning to focus their time and attention next year. They round out the discussion talking about what’s new for GOHUNT and what new features are going to be hitting the platform. This year has been exceptional for the Big Hunt Guys Podcast. We greatly appreciate our listeners and GOHUNT Insiders; cheers to a great year, and we look forward to bringing you more episodes in 2025.