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Our top goal at hunt the west is to get you out into the field.

We offer our members personalized draw strategies based off your hunting goals, guaranteed tags opportunities and linking you up with quality outfitters! After you have a tag in your pocket, the next step is to make sure you have the knowledge and gear necessary for hunt success! We are working with our connections in the industry to highlight their tried and true hunting tactics to help you succeed.

Co Founder Shane with his Colorado Bull Elk

Understanding the Stages of the Elk Rut

The elk rut provides an exhilarating experience for hunters, with each stage requiring specific strategies for success. From using cow calls in the pre-rut to glassing rugged terrain in the post-rut, understanding elk behavior is crucial. Learn more from our skilled hunting partners and elevate your hunting game this season.

Pre Rut & Calling Tactics

Pre Rut & Calling Tactics

As we gear up for the hunting season, there’s no better time to refine your strategy than during the pre-rut. Our co-founder and seasoned professional guide, Ethan Hale, shares his top tips and tricks to help you capitalize on this critical phase.
TOP 5 Tips for Antelope Hunting

TOP 5 Tips for Antelope Hunting

Early and consistent scouting, combined with trail camera insights, helps you identify prime hunting locations and stay undetected. Discover the top five essential tips for antelope hunting that every hunter should know. Learn from our skilled hunting partners to elevate your approach and maximize your chances of a successful hunt.
5 Tips for hunting mule deer in the velvet

5 Tips for hunting mule deer in the velvet

As bucks grow their velvet antlers and shift their summer patterns, mastering effective scouting techniques is essential for success. Thanks to Braxton for sharing his insider tips on hunting mule deer bucks in the velvet! We hope you learn a thing or two and enhance your hunting strategy.

Prime Time Rut Calling Tactics & Set Ups

Prime Time Rut Calling Tactics & Set Ups

For this weeks FREE TIP FRIDAY we have enlisted the help of a born and raised ARIZONA native, Mike Hancock. Mike eats, sleeps and breathes hunting and we are lucky to get to ask him his best tips for being successful during peak rut! We hope that whether you are a beginner or seasoned hunter, you can find value in our weekly tips for being successful in the field.Thanks for sharing, Mike!