The DRawn West Trailhead
New to Drawn West? Pick your path and we’ll handle the rest!
Hunting away from home is a different game
Drawn West is for hunters who load up the truck each fall and head out of town chasing adventure. Hunting is a whole different game when you have one week to travel, find an animal, and get back home.
This isn't about chasing a number for the wall or an Instagram photo. It's about the planning, the miles, the mistakes, and the process of learning ground you've never stepped on before — because that's the actual work of hunting away from home, not just the highlight reel.
If you're chasing bragging rights, there are other shows for that. If you want the real version of hunting the West, you're in the right place.
Thinking About Your First Western Trip
Planning your first out-of-state hunt is exciting - and a little overwhelming. Start with these so you get the basics of how drawing tags works, what it actually costs, and the gear you need (or don’t need) to go on your first hunt!
Once you've got the basics down, our state-by-state application guides will help you pick where to actually apply.
Done A Few Trips? Lets Dial It IN!
You've got a hunt or two under your belt. Now it's about hunting smarter — better units, a tighter gear system, and a points strategy that keeps you in the field every year instead of starting over each season.
Western Veteran? Let’s Find What’s Next
You've been out west enough times to know the drill. This is where we get into the stories, the harder hunts, and the states that don't get talked about as much.
Drawn West is a podcast for hunters who load up the truck, burn vacation days, and hit the road chasing the kinds of adventure you can’t find close to home.
Whether you’re crossing a couple counties or a few time zones, hunting away from home brings its own set of challenges — from drawing tags to scouting ground you've never stepped foot on and getting on animals. Drawn West exists to help you overcome those obstacles and make the most of every hard-earned trip.
Through real stories, state-by-state breakdowns, strategy episodes, and lessons from the field, we help everyday hunters plan better, hunt smarter, and turn limited time in the field into unforgettable memories.
Some of my favorite moments have happened miles from home — hearing a herd bull light up at 40 yards, slipping in on a bedded mule deer with only minutes of daylight left, or staring at a tag in my hand knowing what it took to get there. My goal is to help you reach that same moment — when the pack is heavy, the miles were worth it, and you realize you just pulled off something most never will.
Because drawing the tag is just the beginning. The real hunt starts the minute you hit the road.
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