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.
What’s Your Route? How To Plan Your Off-Road Drive To Go Hunting
We’ve all enjoyed our hunts at “No Tell ‘Em Creek”, and if you’re like us here at Hunt West, it takes a bit of a drive to get there. Here are 5 things to consider when planning your route to your hunt.
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.
Nevada Mule Deer Stories | Podcast Series
Dive into these podcasts for a couple of great Nevada mule deer stories.
All About Mule Deer Biology | Podcast Series
Dive into these podcasts to truly get the biological information about mule deer and how we hunt them.
Women’s Webinar | Wyoming License Application 101
Learn how to make the most of your resident Wyoming application with this women’s-only webinar.
4 Tips For Applying to Hunt Elk In Wyoming
No matter where you are in the application game, here are 4 tips to make the most of your Wyoming nonresident elk application.
How do Idaho’s Deer & Elk Tags work?
Tune in for a run-down of how to pick up your first hunting tags of 2023 - Idaho’s first-come, first-served OTC system. More importantly, ask questions about specific regions and how this OTC tag strategy compliments the controlled hunt applications due in June.
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So You Want To Mule Deer Hunt in October? [PODCASTS]
Listen to these podcasts, originally aired for the Rich Outdoors Muley Monday Patreon Feed for information to get you ready for your October mule deer hunt.
Where It All Began: The Rich Outdoors
My grandfathers and dad may have taught me the foundations of hunting, but Cody’s influence via his podcast, and directly as a western hunting mentor have lead to much of my success and shaped my entire outlook on hunting. These are podcasts I was lucky to join in on with one powerful individual.
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.
How To Pick A Rangefinder
The ins and outs of reading distances in the field and how to choose the right rangefinder for you.
How Do Wyoming Tag Draws Work?
Wyoming’s deer, elk, and antelope tag draws are not the easiest to understand, even if you’ve been putting in for years! Here’s a brief breakdown of how it works with yearly dates.
Myths of Mule Deer Management
Here are 5 myths of mule deer management debunked from a half-dozen conversations with western mule deer biologists.
