Every hunt you go on has two stories: the one you're living in the moment, and the one that quietly sets up your future seasons.

In this bonus episode of the Hunt West Podcast, Jaden lays out how you can use your 2025 hunts to build momentum into 2026 and beyond. Whether you're driving through prime elk country, eyeing a future mule deer unit, or keeping a finger on application deadlines, the key is to hunt with your eyes open—not just for what's in your crosshairs, but for what's coming next.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How pulling over to glass on your way to this year's tag can bank you a scouting trip for 2026.

• The power of "swap seasons, swap species"—using intel from elk hunts to plan deer hunts (and vice versa).

• Why the application calendar doesn't wait—and how to stay ahead of Idaho, Wyoming, and Arizona draws.

• Practical tips for logging notes, dropping OnX pins, and creating your personal library of hunting intel.

Special Offer: Book a Hunt West Session before Sept. 1st and get a bonus mini-application strategy to help you maximize your time afield this fall and set yourself up for future success. All you need to do is send a quick email to [email protected] to get started.

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Thanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.