The 2025 hunting season didn’t exactly start the way we hoped… we got completely skunked in the draw. No tags, no luck, nothing. But instead of sitting the season out, we decided to go all-in and build a plan that turned into what might be our most ambitious hunting season yet.

In this episode of the Addicted Hunting Podcast, we break down everything we’ve got coming—from Washington muzzleloader elk camp to mule deer, antelope, and an insane Ohio whitetail hunt on one of the wildest properties we’ve ever seen. We also swap some real hunting stories, including close calls, missed opportunities, and lessons learned the hard way. If you’ve ever had to pivot after a bad draw, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Getting skunked in the Washington tag draw

• How we pivoted and built a full hunting season

• Multi-season tags and maximizing opportunity

• Muzzleloader elk hunting plans and strategies

• Elk camp with the crew and hunting private timber land

• Mule deer hunting goals and target bucks

• Antelope hunting plans and preparation

• Ohio whitetail hunt and historic hunting property

• Shot placement, tracking, and hard lessons learned

• Why hunting with friends is what it’s all about