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Fresh off a late-season Wyoming cow elk hunt, Jaden breaks down one of the most rewarding—and educational—hunts he's guided in years. What started as a freezer-filling family hunt turned into a masterclass on elk behavior, patience, wind discipline, and why cow elk tags deserve more respect in every Western hunter's long-term strategy.
Hunting with a family crew of three tag holders and two observers, this episode walks through three days of hard-earned success in wide-open sage flats and steep mountain terrain. From glassing massive winter herds miles away, navigating public-private boundaries, waiting out bad wind, and executing close-range rifle stalks, this hunt proved that cow elk hunting is freaking awesome.
Along the way, Jaden highlights why late-season cow hunts are incredible teachers: learning terrain, understanding herd movement, adapting when honey holes go dry, and getting real reps that translate directly to future bull hunts. With three cows down in three days—and plenty of laughs, cactus needles, and lessons learned—this episode makes the case that cow elk hunts are one of the best ways to stay sharp while building points and planning future seasons.
If you're thinking about elk hunting in 2026, this episode will challenge how you view cow tags—and might convince you they belong front and center in your Western hunting plan.
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Links & ResourcesThanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.
By Jaden Bales5
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Fresh off a late-season Wyoming cow elk hunt, Jaden breaks down one of the most rewarding—and educational—hunts he's guided in years. What started as a freezer-filling family hunt turned into a masterclass on elk behavior, patience, wind discipline, and why cow elk tags deserve more respect in every Western hunter's long-term strategy.
Hunting with a family crew of three tag holders and two observers, this episode walks through three days of hard-earned success in wide-open sage flats and steep mountain terrain. From glassing massive winter herds miles away, navigating public-private boundaries, waiting out bad wind, and executing close-range rifle stalks, this hunt proved that cow elk hunting is freaking awesome.
Along the way, Jaden highlights why late-season cow hunts are incredible teachers: learning terrain, understanding herd movement, adapting when honey holes go dry, and getting real reps that translate directly to future bull hunts. With three cows down in three days—and plenty of laughs, cactus needles, and lessons learned—this episode makes the case that cow elk hunts are one of the best ways to stay sharp while building points and planning future seasons.
If you're thinking about elk hunting in 2026, this episode will challenge how you view cow tags—and might convince you they belong front and center in your Western hunting plan.
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Links & ResourcesThanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.

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