
Plan Smarter, Hunt Better: Unlocking the Secrets of Western Big‑Game Success
Forget generic advice and gear lists that read like a shopping cart receipt. At Hunt West Planning, we cut through the noise to give you laser‑focused intel on everything from elk thermals and tag strategies to off‑road rig setup and gear that actually performs in the field. Whether you’re applying for your first elk tag or dialing in logistics across multiple hunts, we help you plan sharper, move smarter, and enjoy hunts you’ll brag about for a lifetime.
How Far of Shots Should I Expect?
It is good to know further than 250 yards is a common shot for rifle hunters, or that 40 yards is a common shot distance on this or that with a bow, but nowadays I set up hunts for shots I can execute, not shots others have executed before me.

Podcasts To Help You Kill An Elk With A Bow
It took 5 hunting seasons, 5 missed shots, and an unknown (but absurd) amount of gas money before Jaden killed his first bull elk with a bow. Listen to the mentorship podcasts that made it happen.