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Learn the craft of western hunting with better plans for the field.

If you’re investing vacation time and hard-earned money to chase western big game, then you deserve more than unhelpful Facebook comments and generic YouTube advice.

We'll choose the right hunt, build your Complete Hunt Plan, and prepare you and your crew to execute it with confidence.

$1097 $997 Per Complete Hunt Plan

(Until Jan 1, 2027)

Reserve My 2027 Hunt Plan

Secure your planning spot with a deposit. Limited availability for each species, unit and season.

Don't Just Take Our Word for It.

See what happens when hunters show up with a plan instead of figuring everything out when they get there.

“Working with Jaden for my western hunting strategy and application process has increased my knowledge and confidence in the field immensely. I would recommend his services to anyone interested in western hunting.”

— Andrew Coe, HW Customer

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Other Hunters Who Trusted Our Help Since 2021

  • Man wearing an orange vest and cap kneeling next to a large dead buck with antlers in a wooded area.
  • 2022 Austin Kinkaid Mule Deer
  • A man in camouflage hunting gear holding the antlers of a dead deer on a snowy hillside.
  • Two people with camouflage clothing and hats posing with two large deer they have hunted, lying on the ground in an open field.
  • Two men dressed in camouflage and orange hunting gear kneeling in a forest, posing next to a dead deer with a wound on its side.
  • 2023 Will Neighbors Mule Deer
  • 2023 Katherine Plunkett Bull Elk
  • Man kneeling with a large deer head and antlers at night, smiling, wearing camouflage clothing and an orange cap, with a dark outdoor background.
  • Two hunters pose behind a large, dead elk with big antlers lying on the ground in a desert landscape under a clear blue sky.
  • Person wearing gloves holding a pitchfork with a forest in the background
  • A man in outdoor gear kneeling next to a fallen elk in a forested area.
  • A man smiling in a forest, kneeling next to a large, freshly killed elk with large antlers, holding a bow.
  • A man outdoors in a snowy landscape, wearing a camouflage jacket, an orange cap, and a brown beanie. He is taking a selfie with a large, recently hunted animal, possibly a mountain lion or similar large feline, lying on the snow-covered ground.
  • A man in camo and an orange hat kneels beside a large dead mule deer with antlers on a hillside covered in grass and trees, under a blue sky.
  • Man in camouflage clothing and an orange hat sitting beside a large deceased buck with antlers in a forest with fallen trees and burnt logs.
  • A man smiling in a forested snowy area taking a selfie with a large dead elk with impressive antlers lying on the snow behind him.
  • A man in camouflage clothing and an orange hat kneels in the snow next to an elk he has hunted, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
  • A person with a camouflage jacket, orange vest, and ripped jeans is kneeling on the ground and filling out paperwork, while a fawn lies nearby on dry grass and shrubs in a natural outdoor setting.

Meet Your Hunt Planner

I'm Jaden Bales, founder of Hunt West Planning Company. I spend my seasons hunting, guiding, and scouting across the West, then put that experience to work helping other hunters prepare for their own adventures.

Whether you're planning your first trip out West or finally drew the tag you've waited 20 years for, my job is to help you make the most of your opportunity.

Experienced over 100+ western big game kills · Planned over 200 hunts for others since 2021

Complete Hunt Plans Give You Everything You Need to Show Up Ready to Hunt.

Get a personalized plan for your Western hunt, built around your goals, your hunting group, and the way you want to hunt. Reserve your unit and season before another Hunt West client does.

  • A detailed, interactive Hunt West Dashboard loaded with OnX waypoints, access points, camping options, primary hunting areas, and backup plans. Everything organized in one place so you know exactly where to start and where to go next.

  • We'll work together from initial unit selection and hunt strategy all the way through your final preparations. You'll learn not just WHERE to hunt, but WHY we're hunting there and HOW to adapt when conditions change.

  • No cookie-cutter plans or random collections of hunting spots. Your plan is built around your experience, physical abilities, hunting style, available time, and the goals of everyone in camp.

  • Scouting strategy, gear, travel logistics, camping, and contingency plans. We'll work through the details before opening day so you can spend more time hunting and less time troubleshooting.

  • Whether it's you and your buddies, your dad, or your kids, your Complete Hunt Plan is designed to get everybody on the same page. Split the cost, share the preparation, and make the most of every day you have together in the field.

Secure your planning spot with a deposit. Limited availability for each species, unit and season.

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A Better Hunt for Everybody in Camp.

Whether you're taking your dad on the elk hunt he's always dreamed about or heading West with three lifelong buddies, everybody benefits from showing up prepared.

$997

Complete Hunt Plan

$249

Per hunter in a group of four

One coordinated game plan instead of four people arriving with four different ideas about where to hunt.

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ALL SERVICES GUIDE

  • TAG APPLICATION SESSION ($347)

    Western applications are complicated. With this service, we break down know exactly where, when, and why to apply for the hunts that match your goals. All plans included access to your Hunt West Dashboard with information to submit your application.

    Tag Strategy

  • HUNT WEST SESSION ($347)

    For hunters who want a personal trainer for their hunting, this is a 1-hour Zoom deep dive with e-scouting guidance and lifetime access. Great for folks who want to learn the craft and then go execute on their own. All Sessions include free recorded session replays for the season.

  • THE COMPLETE HUNT PLAN ($997)

    Let’s build a week-long battle plan for you (delivered via OnX folder). You get the key zones, access points, and the why behind those spots to make your week-long hunt the best possible. You get all the information, waypoints, and more delivered in a custom Hunt West Dashboard page.

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Take Your Hunt Planning to the elite level with the Unlimited Membership ($2,499)

If you are a traveling hunter who wants an on-demand consultant to help take your western hunting plans to the next level, this is for you. We cover everything from hunt applications, recommended gear and gear lists, and hunt plans for all of their yearly hunts.

Unlimited Members Receive FREE: MTNTOUGH Online Physical Training, & a welcome kit to kickstart their season.

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How does Hunt West’s planning work?

“Like having a travel agent for your hunts.”

  • 1. You Book. We Listen.

    We need to know where you are coming from and what you want from your hunts. Share your goals, aspirations & fitness level for hunts in the booking form, then we’ll reach out.

  • 2. Learn Your Plan.

    Get on a Zoom (or multiple) to learn about your situation and the “why” behind it to make the most of your hunt. That way, you can handle whatever the hunt throws your way.

  • 3. Go Hunting.

    Go on your hunt with confidence to tackle all challenges, whether it’s high hunting pressure, bad weather, or other unforeseen challenges.

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Not sure yet? You’re not alone. Here are frequently asked questions.

  • No. I guarantee planning & preparation, not outcomes afield. Western hunting is uncertain; your advantage is better planning, learning the craft, and better decisions afield.

    This is a “teach a man to fish” type of service.

  • Yes—if it’s still available. Once reserved by another Complete Hunt Plan client for 2026, that species/unit/season is closed.

  • We’ll prioritize an main plan and develop contingencies where possible. If you don’t draw, your deposit can roll to an agreed alternative Plan, to a future season, or be refunded if it is 90 days before hunting season starts.

  • Deposits reserve capacity and (for Plans) unit/season exclusivity, so they’re generally non-refundable. If your situation changes, we’ll work with you to transfer the deposit to another service, state, or season when feasible. At the end of the day, we’re not trying to take money for services not rendered. Communicate well and we’ll work with you.

  • Go to the Booking form, select your service, and there will be a checkout page. Payments may also be arranged via Quickbooks for Hunt Plans & Unlimited Services.