Welcome to the GOHUNT podcast. Kick back with your favorite beverage of choice and hear some tips, tactics, and strategies, and a bit of randomness from Lorenzo Sartini, Brady Miller, and Trail Kreitzer as they shoot the shit about all things hunting.
Trail and Brady sit down to recap Trail’s September archery elk hunts on this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast. They talk about the highs and lows of chasing elk with a bow, close encounters, tough days in the mountains, and the lessons Trail took away from the month. From bugling bulls and long days in the backcountry to the moments that almost came together, Trail and Brady break down what September elk hunting was really like and what it takes to keep grinding when the mountain doesn’t give you an easy opportunity. If you love archery elk hunting, mountain adventures, and the stories…
Jess Laughter is back, and she brought a great hunt story with her. After drawing a tag in a state where she'd never hunted deer, Jess did everything she could to prepare. Once the hunt started, the water she'd found while scouting was gone, two big bucks sort of gave her the slip, and she passed a lot of good deer while trying to find one of her target bucks. By day five, she was low on food and second-guessing everything. Finally, after pushing hard day after day and trusting her gut, it happened. Jess walks us through dry-firing on him, losing sight of the buck for an hour, and finally…
Austin Folkman from our GOHUNT Insider+ team is back on the podcast! We talk big-buck stories to giant-buck stories, and much more. Brady kicks things off with a quick look at how Insider+ is helping members fill tags across the West, and why now is the time to start your 2027 plan with updated Draw Odds already live for a bunch of states. Then it's mule deer talk. Austin grabbed a leftover archery tag days before the opener... after plenty of years without bowhunting, a scramble to find his bow, and just three arrows that didn't even match. Four stalks over nine days of weekend-warrior…
I've had the Leica Geovid Max binoculars in hand for a while now at the range, scouting, and an upcoming hunt with them, and I gotta say, throwing all bias aside, even though we sell a ton of optics here at GOHUNT... Leica knocked it out of the park with the new Geovid Max. On this episode, I sit down with Hamilton Boykin, Leica's Product and Training Manager, to go deep in the weeds on what makes this rangefinding binocular special. The Geovid Max means max everything: max range, max optical clarity, max speed. We discuss Leica's customizable heads-up display and how you can add as much…
Trail is back from Idaho and joins Brady to recap his latest archery elk hunt. He breaks down the hunt from start to finish, including the conditions, finding elk, getting into bow range, and ultimately killing a young bull with his bow. Trail and Brady talk through the decisions that led to the shot, what went right, what went wrong, and the lessons Trail is taking into the rest of elk season. Get $50 in GOHUNT Shop Credit for Insider by using promo code PODCAST: https://www.gohunt.com/user/register?plan=insider&promo=podcast
Brady is joined by Troy Hellman and Anthony Cuomo from SIG SAUER, and this time they're bringing big news: the brand-new ZULU6 HDX PRO 42mm line is officially here! We break down the four new models (12x42, 14x42, 16x42, and 20x42) and dig into what sets this Gen 4 platform apart from the rest of the ZULU6 lineup and how it compares to the 50mm version of the HDX Pro. We talk through the two different stabilization modes: OmniScan and the new OmniLock mode, which is a huge upgrade. The bump in the field of view. Troy and Anthony also get into the age-old debate of which magnification to use…
Lane and I are back from a recent opening weekend of antelope hunting with two bucks on the table (and the smell to prove it). This one's a full antelope hunt recap: the good, the frustrating, and the "how did that actually happen?" The guys talk about their hunt, what they learned, and how much they both love antelope hunting. A weekend full of memories, a bunch of meat, and both took their biggest antelope ever. Along the way, we discuss judging antelope on the fly, why patience can beat aggressive tactics when you've got a good tag, and Brady's story about how not to cook antelope heart.…
Trail sits down with Brady to wrap up his archery mule deer hunt with the story of a buck, "Andre," that had been months in the making. From the scouting, long days, hunting pressure, and patience it took to finally get within range, Trail breaks down the final encounter and how he was able to put an arrow through a 210-inch mule deer buck. It’s the full story of an unforgettable hunt and what it took to kill a giant with a bow. Get $50 in GOHUNT Shop Credit for Insider by using promo code PODCAST: https://www.gohunt.com/user/register?plan=insider&promo=podcast
Brady and Trail catch up and recap the opening week of archery deer season. Trail breaks down his deer hunt, the highs and lows of the first week, including the things that went right and the mistakes that were made. Trail also recounts helping his older brother take his first elk with a bow. They talk about the excitement, pressure, lessons learned, and what makes sharing a hunt and a first animal so memorable. This week's episode is a laid-back catch-up filled with hunting stories and the moments that make the season worth waiting for. Get $50 in GOHUNT Shop Credit for Insider by using…
Everyone knows I love to glass. There is a beauty in sitting on a mountain and picking apart every inch of terrain until something clicks. But in my opinion, the most overlooked part of glassing isn't your optics; it's your mind. In this solo episode, I crack the puzzle of why so many hunters glass "casually" and walk away saying there are no deer, when the real issue is they never gave their brain the chance to actually see. In this episode, I cover: - The mental side of glassing: why your brain can't run two attention-demanding tasks at once, and why listening to music/podcasts while…
In this episode of the Game Trail, Trail breaks down one of the most important parts of bowhunting: knowing when not to shoot. Trail talks through the shots he's comfortable taking on mule deer and elk, the shot angles and situations he will pass on, and how he determines effective range with a bow. Trail also gets into the mental side of it—because knowing your limits on the range is easy. Knowing them when a big animal is standing in front of you is a completely different challenge. Trail wraps up talking about why self-control is one of the most important skills an archery hunter can…
Heads up: technical issues meant we lost our mic audio for this one, so please excuse the sound quality — we'll have it back to normal next episode! How much does score really matter? In this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Trail, Brady, and Lorenzo tackle one of hunting's most debated topics—scoring antlers. The guys discuss whether giving animals names helps or hurts hunters, the social pressures surrounding hunting, and why score has become such a dominant part of modern hunting conversations. Then they dive deep into the art of field judging mule deer, elk and antelope, breaking…
Trail, Brady, and Lorenzo sit down to discuss the complete journey of GOHUNT's newest gear, the GOHUNT down jacket and pants, and the packable rain jacket and pants. They cover why the project started, what they wanted to improve over existing gear, how extensive field testing shaped the final products, and the features they refused to compromise on. This is the behind-the-scenes story of designing gear for hunters, by hunters. Get $50 in GOHUNT Shop Credit for Insider by using promo code PODCAST: https://www.gohunt.com/user/register?plan=insider&promo=podcast
Chris Neville co-founded Roughridge Stove Company with his brother Josh after four years of obsessive R&D to build the backcountry cook system for hunters they always wished existed. Chris is obviously a really good friend of mine, and I wanted to do a deep dive on the High Country Cook System piece by piece — the patented irregular octagon-shaped titanium pot, removable windguard, the fully enclosed igniter, the built-in fuel regulator, and why boil time is the wrong metric for judging a stove. They also get into the story behind launching a hunting gear company (with two newborns arriving…
Finding a target buck is only the beginning. In this episode, Brady, Trail, and Lorenzo break down what happens after you've located your target deer during the preseason. They cover how to determine bedding areas, feeding patterns, travel routes, and observation points without educating the buck. The guys also discuss wind, access, hunting pressure, how often to scout, when to back out, and how to build a plan that gives you the highest odds when opening day arrives. If you've ever found a buck in July or August but struggled to turn that into a successful hunt, this episode offers ideas to…
This week on The Game Trail Podcast, Trail is answering your hunting questions straight from his DMs. He dives into GOHUNT's new rain gear, the Atmosphere Jacket, talks about the lightweight hunting pants, breaks down his food selection for backpack hunts, and explains how he chooses arrows, bowstrings, and other pieces of gear. He also answer questions about how deer and elk respond to livestock on public land, what he's observed over the years, and how it changes the way he hunts.
Wildfires occur throughout the summer months in the West, but what actually happens to wildlife when the landscape burns? Do deer and elk outrun the flames? Does fire destroy habitat, or can it actually improve it over time? On this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Trail sits down with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Mike Wardle and Madeka Hansen to separate fact from fiction. They discuss how different species survive wildfires, how animals react before, during, and after a fire, the long-term effects on habitat, and what wildlife managers do to help landscapes recover. Get $50 in…
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Whitney of Tenacity Firearms to dig into everything that goes into building a custom rifle... without the custom rifle price tag or extremely long wait times. We dive into why a custom Tenacity is cheaper than some line production rifles. How I've been using a Tenacity for almost a year now, including taking my mountain goat last fall. If you just drew a mule deer or elk tag, or you're looking to upgrade your rifle, this is a great discussion of what goes into a custom rifle and why you don't get that from a production rifle. Plus, we dive into the…
In this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Trail and Brady sit down with Trevor Stewart from Uncharted Supply to discuss preparedness, survival gear, and why being ready for the unexpected matters in both the backcountry and everyday life. Trevor shares the story behind Uncharted Supply, how the company develops practical emergency and survival equipment. The conversation covers hunting adventures, backcountry safety, essential gear, emergency planning, and the mindset that can make all the difference when things don't go as planned. Whether you're a hunter, outdoorsman, or simply someone…
Steep terrain exposes every weakness in your shooting setup. In this episode, Trail covers the fundamentals of accurate uphill and downhill shooting, including how to properly level your sight using 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis adjustments. He also walks through body positioning, shot execution, and common mistakes hunters make when shooting from awkward angles. Whether you're preparing for your first western hunt or fine-tuning your mountain setup, this episode will help you make better shots when it matters most.
After stepping away from bowhunting, Brady Miller is officially back! In this episode of The Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Brady shares what led to him quitting bowhunting and why he decided it was time to pick up a bow again. He talks about how his perspective on bowhunting has changed over the last ten years. We discuss the challenges of getting back into bowhunting, lessons learned from time away, gear updates, preseason preparation, and what he's most excited about this season. Trail and Brady also talk about new archery equipment, bow builds, and tips and tricks when setting up a new bow.…
This is Part 2 of the "Drew a Tag, Now What?" series, and it's a full listener Q&A on one of my favorite ways to prepare for a hunt: e-scouting. A few weeks ago we asked for your e-scouting questions over on the GOHUNT Instagram, and you guys sent in some absolutely phenomenal ones. So in this episode I'm tackling nearly every single one. In my opinion, e-scouting is one of the most important tools we have as hunters because you can do it 24/7, 365. But it can also be overwhelming… so I try to break it all down into a process you can repeat. I dive into: what actually makes a spot bucky…
In this solo episode, Trail breaks down his complete approach to summer mule deer scouting. He explains where mature bucks spend their summers, the habitat features he prioritizes, and the key reasons certain areas consistently hold older-age-class deer. Trail also shares the exact notes he records on every buck he scouts—from antler characteristics, travel patterns, bedding locations, behavior, and vulnerability factors. These scouting details help build a reliable profile on each deer long before opening day. Trail also offers up the stats behind the best mule deer bucks he's harvested. He…
In this episode of The Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Brady and Trail sit down with a friend of GOHUNT, Jess Laughter, to talk all things backcountry hunting. Jess shares her approach to archery, including how she selects a bow, dials in her setup, and prepares for hunting season. Jess also recounts her memorable archery mule deer hunt from last season, walking us through the scouting, challenges, key decisions, and the emotions of the hunt from start to finish. Whether you're new to hunting or a seasoned backcountry hunter looking to refine your setup, this episode is packed with practical…
You drew the tag. The rush hits, you call your buddies, and then reality sets in. Now what? In this solo episode, I'm walking you through the exact prep sequence I try to use the second a tag lands in my hand. While some of these might seem very basic, the work happens between the draw results day and the season opener. Because in my opinion, that window right there is what separates a good hunt from a truly memorable one. Drawing the tag isn't the finish line. It's step one. Note: I left e-scouting OUT of this one on purpose. This episode is the foundation: knowing your tag, researching…
In this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Lesieutre for an update on one of the most controversial wildlife and public lands issues in the American West: feral horses and burros. Jenny breaks down the current status of feral horse and burro populations, how their numbers have grown beyond management objectives, and the impacts overpopulation can have on native wildlife, habitat health, water resources, and public lands. We also dive into the history and intent of the Wild Horse and Burro Act, how management has evolved over the decades, and the challenges agencies…
In this episode of The Game Trail Podcast, Trail sits down with his brother, Tyler Kreitzer, to discuss black bear baiting. Tyler breaks down how bear baiting works, the preparation that goes into maintaining a bait site, and the strategies hunters use to consistently locate mature bears. They also dive into the ethical questions surrounding baiting, discussing fair chase, wildlife management, hunter responsibility, and the public perception of the practice. Tyler later recounts his recent Wyoming black bear hunt, sharing the details of the bear he harvested over bait—from scouting and setup…
In this episode, I'm on location deep in the Australian high country with James Bath, chasing Sambar deer. These deer might be the most elusive critters I've ever laid eyes on. We dive into why James is so addicted to hunting Sambar, how everything's literally upside down down there (south-facing slopes you hunt, the sun, even the stars), and the way these deer just melt into the bush and disappear right in front of you. We talk bush stalking and "walking them up," listening more than you're looking, velvet vs. polished-out stags, "casties," and just how dense and heavy that Sambar antler…
In this episode, Trail dives into the findings from the 2026 Arrow Ballistics Study, one of the most comprehensive independent analyses of arrow performance to date. The study evaluated broadheads and vane configurations across aerodynamic drag, steering ability, accuracy, and flight noise using controlled testing and open-source data. The discussion explores why no single broadhead or vane dominates every category and how hunters can choose a setup based on their own priorities rather than marketing claims. Whether you're tuning a new hunting arrow, comparing fixed-blade broadheads, or…
In this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Brady and Trail dive into backcountry camping. From sleeping bags and sleeping pads to shelters and tents. Chris Neville from Rough Ridge Stoves also calls in to talk backpacking stoves. This is a real-world conversation to help hunters stay comfortable and hunt longer.
About Big Hunt Guys
Welcome to the GOHUNT podcast. Kick back with your favorite beverage of choice and hear some tips, tactics, and strategies, and a bit of randomness from Lorenzo Sartini, Brady Miller, and Trail Kreitzer as they shoot the shit about all things hunting.
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