Austin Atkinson

Hometown: Peoria, Arizona
Current Residency: Cedar City, Utah
Started Working at HF: 2015
Role at HF: Magazine Editor-in-Chief, podcast host, and more!
Favorite Species to Chase: The next one on the list
State Specialties: Alaska, Arizona
Favorite State to Hunt: The next one
Favorite Weapon: Mathews Archery
Top 3 Bucket List Hunts: Elephant, helicopter hogs, & tur
Best Part About My Job at HF: Helping members achieve their dreams
Favorite Quote: "So you're telling me there's a chance!"
Side Hustle: Licensed guide in Alaska, Arizona, & New Mexico

I was born in Anchorage, Alaska into a family with a deep hunting heritage. I was raised in Arizona where I grew up hunting each season with my family and friends. I am now a resident of Cedar City, Utah with my wife and six children. I got the “sheep fever” at a young age and have spent each fall season guiding Dall sheep hunts and helping others on as many sheep hunts as possible. I enjoy pursuing different species and hunting new locations each season. I hope to someday collect the Super 10 and the Grand Slam awards simply because it means I will have experienced different species in different locations!

Hunting, to me, is more than just a hobby or a sport, it’s part of who I am. I attribute my positive family relationships to days and weeks spent in the mountains together. I know that if we work together as a hunting community, we can achieve our goals, raise successful children, and fill plenty of tags in the years to come!