Grand Canyon National Park is seeking skilled volunteers for North Rim bison reduction. The online application period is open May 3rd and 4th to all qualified adults after which a lottery drawing will be held to select 12 final volunteers for the fall cull. Advisors Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson bring you this podcast with an exclusive interview with Park Service Employee Kaitlyn Thomas to go over the details as well as a follow-up discussion with local guide and bison expert Russ Jacoby. 

Application to be a Volunteer AZBisonStewards.com

Bison Removal FAQ  NPS Bison FAQ

Let us know your opinion and what else you'd like to hear about this lethal removal program.

Austin, Robert, & Eric discuss the 2021 season for Montana Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Listen to how and where to apply, associated costs and draw odds, and what to expect for trophy sheep this year. Robert also shares his knowledge of the unlimited sheep hunts in Southcentral Montana.

Enter the Montana FWP Online before May 1, 2021.

Advisors Garth Jenson & Austin Atkinson bring this special podcast to you to discuss potential changes coming down the pike for caribou and moose hunters in Alaska units 23 and 26A for the 2021 fall season. The Regional Subsistence Board has applied for a special action request restricting sport hunting to state lands only, removing the ability to hunt ANY federal lands during August and September.

AK Dept Fish & Game Commissioner's Office http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=divisions.costaff 

Alaska Federal Congress Representatives  https://www.alaska.gov/CongressDelegation.html 

Alaska SCI Chapter https://aksafariclub.org/contact/ 

Fed Subsistence Program Special Actions https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/wildlife-special-actions 

Northwest Arctic Region Subsistence Advisory Council https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/regions/nwa 

Let us know your opinion and what else you'd like to hear about these potential changes.

Advisors Austin & Garth discuss the outlook for the 2021 Mule Deer season in Colorado. With the late season dates for all rifle hunts this year, it is important to consider your Colorado deer strategy. Listen now to understand how to select the best hunt for your deer application.

Enter the Colorado 2021 Draw online before April 6, 2021

Advisors Austin, Braxton, & Eric sit down to discuss the current status of a few controversial bills in the '21 legislative session before diving in to the New Mexico draw details and 2021 season outlook. If you haven't considered applying in New Mexico, definitely give this episode a listen! Also, learn about a few species and opportunities that you are probably missing out on.

Enter the NMDGF 2021 Draw online before March 17, 2021

Advisors Robert, Garth, Jerrod, Eric, & Austin sit down to discuss the topic of TRAIL CAMERAS and BAIT for the hunting of Big Game in Utah. House Bill 295 was recently introduced in the Utah State House Legislature. Listen now to hear more of the background, issues with the bill, and potential consequences for all Utah hunters.

Utah House Bill 295 Information: https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0295.html 

Let us know your opinion and what else you'd like to hear about this legislative bill.

Advisors Robert, Garth, Jerrod, Eric, & Austin sit down to explain the two new Senate bills up for committee discussion in the 2021 Legislative Sessions. Listen now to hear more of the background, issues with the bills, and potential consequences for non-resident hunts.

Montana SB143: https://legiscan.com/MT/bill/SB143/2021 

New Mexico SB312: https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/SB312/2021 

Let us know your opinion and what else you'd like to hear about these legislative bills.

Advisors Austin & Robert team up to explain the change to Wyoming's draw for Bighorn Sheep and Shiras Moose for 2021. You no longer have to purchase the $150 preference point to apply. Find out if you should buy a point this year and how long it will take you to draw a max point tag.

Enter the Wyoming Sheep and Moose draw before March 1, 2021 

Austin is joined with Chris Carling and Kevin Norman to discuss the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo (Hunt Expo) for 2021 including the 200 permits available to ALL applicants as well as the Auctions with hunts and tags up for grabs. 

More information on the tags available at HuntExpo.com

Enter the $5 permit drawing by February 14, 2021

Austin & Jerrod are joined by Chairman Kurt Davis & Commissioner Todd Geiler on this exclusive podcast regarding the potential ban on the use of Trail Cameras in the state of Arizona. We give the Commissioners a chance to share their vision of Fair Chase in the state and their mission to protect hunting for all sportsmen and future generations. The potential rule is open for public comment until Feb 1, 2021 by emailing [email protected]

More information on the proposed rulemaking. The Commission will hear and vote on final rulemaking at the March 19, 2021 Commission meeting.

See more on the AZGFD Commission on the AZGFD Website