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

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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

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Hosts: Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson

Editor: Deziree Valdez

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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

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Join Huntin' Fool Advisor Austin Atkinson and hunting guides from HFA Endorsed Outfitter #001, Dan Blankenship and Scott Coe. These two guide dozens of once-in-a-lifetime hunters each fall in Oregon and Idaho and share their knowledge of bighorn sheep, disease outbreaks, and how to select a unit for your draw application.

Watch their films on the Sheep Mountain Outfitters YouTube 

April 30 - Idaho draw deadline

May 15 - Oregon draw deadline

Host: Austin Atkinson

Editor: Deziree Lambert

Interviewing: Dan Blankenship and Scott Coe

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Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson and Robert Hanneman as they discuss the 2025 Nevada draw outlook and how to best strategize your hunting opportunities! Big game species covered in this episode include elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, antelope and moose. 

Host: Austin Atkinson

Co-Host: Deziree Lambert

Interviewing: Robert Hanneman

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Utah DWR has announced their new non-resident fees after having internal meetings. Should you keep applying? How much will a deer or elk permit cost in 2025 and beyond? Join Garth Jenson and Austin Atkinson as they sit down to share April updates to the new fee changes and permit quotas for this year. 

Fees will be increased for hunting licenses July 1, 2025 and for permits on September 1, 2025.

• Utah Fee Chart
  • List of All Non-Resident Utah Fees
• Utah Permit Recommendations for Public Meetings
  • Permit Number Packet
  • Submit Feedback
• Utah Paunsaugunt Deer Hunt Giveaway
  • Enter Now at huntinfool.com/win 
• Utah Fee Reasoning 
  • SITLA Lands in Utah
    • Book Cliffs Roadless Block (39.22957, -109.68387)
    • Tabby Mountain Block (40.37065, -110.90443)
  • Utah DWR Contact Information
• Utah Guide Revisions
  • Senate Bill 149
  • Spotters, Guides, Outfitters - New license fees
  • In-field restrictions for all guided hunters on public lands
• Utah Landowner Private Land Elk Program
  • House Bill 202
  • Landowner draw 640-3999 acre landowners (deadline July 1, 2025)
  • Landowner guaranteed permits for 4000-8999 acre landowners

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What is going on with Utah and the new non-resident hunting fees for license and permits? Join Garth Jenson and Austin Atkinson as they sit down to share what they know about the new fee changes in Utah as a result of the the 2025 Legislative session with Senate Bill 8. 

The Sportsman's Caucus did NOT get to review the non-resident bill and these changes were NOT ran through the public RAC / Wildlife Board process.

• Utah Fee Changes
  • Utah Fee Changefrom Senate Bill 8 (2025)
  • Utah Legislation : Senate Bill 8 - New Non-Resident Fees
  • SITLA Lands in Utah
    • Tabby Mountain Block (40.37065, -110.90443)
    • Book Cliffs Roadless Block (39.22957, -109.68387)
  • Utah DWR Contact Information
• Utah Guide Revisions
  • Senate Bill 149
  • Spotters, Guides, Outfitters - New license fees
  • In-field restrictions for all guided hunters on public lands
• Utah Landowner Private Land Elk Program
  • House Bill 202
  • Landowner draw 640-3999 acre landowners
  • Landowner guaranteed permits for 4000-8999 acre landowners

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Join Hunt Advisors, Austin Atkinson, Garth Jenson, and Bransen Jackson as they dive into the effects of the drought in the Southwest, snowpack in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, winter kill, and various other topics that could dictate your upcoming season and expectations.

Host: Austin Atkinson

Co-Host: Deziree Lambert

Interviewing: Garth Jenson and Bransen Jackson

Related Articles:

> Drought Effects on Utah > US Drought Monitor Map

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Join Hunt Advisor, Austin Atkinson and Huntin' Fool members, Michael and Brad, as they discuss an unexpected visitor at their elk camp that led to a murder trial in New Mexico, while on their hunt last season. Join us for an elk hunting story with a wild twist!

Host: Austin Atkinson

Co-Host: Deziree Lambert

Interviewing: Michael Theiler and Brad Bishop

News Story: https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/

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Welcome to the Built to Hunt podcast! This episode dives deep into the ins and outs of Montana's hunting application process for deer and elk. With Montana's notoriously intricate regulations and unique systems, it can feel overwhelming for both new hunters and seasoned outdoorsmen. Garth Jenson, Eric Bachofner, and Robert Hanneman break it all down, offering expert advice, insightful commentary, and practical tips to help you make sense of it all.

From preference points to critical deadlines, public land opportunities, and the ins and outs of general vs. limited-entry tags – we cover everything you need to know. Tune in to gain the knowledge you need to successfully plan your Montana hunt!

Hosts: Garth Jenson, Eric Bachofner, and Robert Hanneman

Co-Host: Deziree Lambert

Montana Research and Maps: March Magazine Issue 

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