In this episode of the HuntWest podcast, Jaden dives into the upcoming changes to Colorado’s deer and elk hunting seasons for 2025. He talks about the elimination of the non-resident over-the-counter archery season and explains how to navigate these shifts, offering strategies to maximize your hunting opportunities, from understanding application processes to selecting optimal tags. Jaden also discusses season structures for both deer and elk, providing key dates and ways to think about various seasons, terrain types, and hunting methods for hunting rocky mountain high.   Tune in for a data-nerd's take on how to use the resources at your finger tips to make set you up for a successful 2025 hunting season in Colorado.   You can find CPW's new statistics and management web pages here:  Mule Deer Web Page >> Elk Web Page >> _____ SHOW NOTES:    01:39 Strategies for Navigating the New Elk Hunting System 05:38 Detailed Breakdown of Rifle Seasons 13:38 Late Season Elk Hunting Tips 18:06 Introduction to Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado 19:17 Analyzing Mule Deer Data and Strategies 33:48 Upcoming Changes in 2028 and Final Thoughts 39:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

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