How to Hunt the West Every Year
How to Hunt the West Every Year  
Podcast: Drawn West
Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026
Description: You don’t need 20 points, a decade of waiting, or a once-in-a-lifetime tag to hunt the West consistently. If you’re willing to think strategically, you can build a system that gets you out there every single year.In this episode, we break down exactly how to hunt elk, mule deer, or pronghorn every season by rotating states, stacking applications, and using Idaho and Colorado as strategic anchors. We dig into point creep, how to build preference points without wasting years, when to swing for the fences in places like Arizona or New Mexico, and how to structure a 5–10 year plan that actually compounds instead of resets.If you’ve been wondering whether to build points or burn them, this episode gives you the framework to decide — before deadlines close.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram.If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend.Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article:How To Draw a Tag in the WestFREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gearConnect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsorsand Discounts:GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest0:00 – Why You Need a Multi-Year Strategy3:15 – Understanding Point Creep7:02 – Rotating States & Species11:30 – Pronghorn Annual Plan16:14 – Mule Deer Rotation Explained18:41 – Why Idaho Is a Strategic Anchor23:20 – Mixing in Arizona & New Mexico25:30 – Elk Every Year Strategy28:41 – Wyoming & Montana Reality Check32:57 – What Happens If Colorado Goes to a Draw35:18 – Final Takeaways & Next Steps