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Hunt West Podcast

Jaden Bales
Elk Hunting
Mule Deer
Western Hunting
Wyoming
Elk
Mule Deer Hunting
Hunting Tactics
Hunting Strategies
Snowy and Cold Weather Hunting
Hunting
Colorado
Whitetail
Idaho
New Mexico
Arizona
Hunt Planning
Wyoming Elk Applications
Spring Bear Hunting
Hunting Planning
Montana

The Hunt West Podcast is for hunters who'd rather wear out a pair of boots than a YouTube playlist. Most hunting podcasts give you campfire stories, gear hype, or endless tag talk. Hunt West is different. This is applied hunting wisdom — the stuff that actually helps you find critters and fill tags in the wild country west of the 100th meridian. Hosted by Jaden Bales — hunt consultant, mule deer j... more

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Randy Burtis is one of those guys who's done more in the hunting world than most people ever will, and he's still just getting warmed up.

From growing up surrounded by Wyoming bowhunting legends to becoming a Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett score... more

Spring bear season is right around the corner, but this year isn't shaping up like a normal one. With historically low snowpack across the West, the typical "hunt the snowline" strategy goes out the window. In this episode, I sit down with my brother... more

If you're hunting multiple states this fall, this episode is a must-listen.

In this solo episode, I break down the most common ways hunters get into trouble across the West and how to avoid them. From access and road navigation issues to hunter ora... more

Josh Jenni joins the Hunt West Podcast to swap bowhunting stories from the last few seasons. We dive into encounters with big mule deer during both early and late season archery hunts, including close calls on some stomper bucks, tough stalking condi... more

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Josh Jenni
Guest on Hunt West Podcast; experienced hunter featured in stories
Episode: Some Good 'Ol Bowhunting Stories with Josh Jenni
Zach Lentsch
Co-founder, Protect Wyoming
Protect Wyoming
Episode: Public Land, Public Wildlife: Why Hunters Need to Pay Attention with Zach Lentsch & Chris Allen
Chris Allen
Co-founder, Protect Wyoming
Protect Wyoming
Episode: Public Land, Public Wildlife: Why Hunters Need to Pay Attention with Zach Lentsch & Chris Allen
Kenneth Thrall
Executive at Kifaru, gear designer and outdoor industry professional
Kifaru
Episode: Full Send: Bucks and Bulls with Kenneth Thrall at Kifaru
JT Romantzke
Biologist, Northwest Region Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Episode: Colorado Mule Deer & Their Management: A 2020 Throwback Episode
Alex Aguirre
Wyoming hunter, conservation advocate, horseman
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) contributor, horseman
Episode: The Craziest Hunting Season You've Ever Heard with Alex Aguirre
Craig Benjamin
New executive director of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation
Wyoming Wildlife Federation
Episode: Hunters, Habitat & State Politics: What Wyoming's 2026 Legislative Session Means for You
Jess Johnson
Government affairs director of Wyoming Wildlife Federation
Wyoming Wildlife Federation
Episode: Hunters, Habitat & State Politics: What Wyoming's 2026 Legislative Session Means for You
Derik Henderson
Wyoming Hunter and experienced in elk and mule deer hunting.
Episode: Walking With Your Eyes: Rifle Elk, Old Mule Deer, and Hunting With Purpose with Derik Henderson

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Jaden Bales
Host of Hunt West Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Jaden - the modest hunter

    Great podcast, great topics, a guy who really shares more than he takes - highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mullets&Muleys
    United States3 months ago
  • Give er a listen!

    Jaden does a great job of packing information and entertainment into his podcasts. He’s a great host as well as a great storyteller. The episode detailing his backcountry elk hunt this year as a new favor of mine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Electronic Habitats
    United States6 months ago
  • Genuine guy

    Jaden is a real genuine guy who tries to help you the best he can. Great listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elk follower
    United States6 months ago
  • Good value

    This show provides you with information that you can actually action and use to improve your odds and understanding of an already complex subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tiger2actual
    United States9 months ago
  • Real

    This is a real dude, talking about real topics that are the same for everyone. At 54 I still learned some cool stuff from the show and I appreciate his genuineness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bitterroot Reaper
    United States9 months ago

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Hosts are genuine and provide practical hunting advice, not just hype.
Content mixes storytelling with actionable tactics and gear context.
Guests offer varied expertise from policy to gear while staying aligned with audience interests.
Listeners appreciate the real-world focus and mentorship tone of the host.

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The Craziest Hunting Season You've Ever Heard with Alex Aguirre
Q: How did you approach the commissioner tag and your normal hunting strategy?
I kept my core strategy—pursuing the most challenging units I could legitimately handle—while aligning my commissioner tag with hunts that could leverage horses, scouting, and high country trips. If a tag opened up, I would adjust by sticking with my strongest plan and adding bold, high-country ambitions rather than overhauling everything.
Crushing Easy-Draw Colorado Elk Hunts & the Muley Obsession with Garrison Kinsel
Q: What changed in your approach to elk hunting this year compared to last?
I shifted focus toward hunting with and for friends, valuing the shared experience and learning how to excel in lower-pressure units and from non-traditional ambush points; this included heavy emphasis on wind, thermals, and strategic positioning rather than chasing the biggest unit.
Crushing Easy-Draw Colorado Elk Hunts & the Muley Obsession with Garrison Kinsel
Q: How did the Colorado reissue strategy work for you last season?
The reissue strategy paid off for a lot of my tags, often delivering opportunities you wouldn't get from top-tier units alone; it's about reading the list, knowing which units are worth the wait, and balancing patience with the willingness to pivot when wind and terrain aren't cooperating.
When S**t Goes South with Hayden Richins
Q: Do you have any parting words of wisdom for someone when shit goes south when they're on their hunt?
Pack more water than you think you need and have good friends to help.
The Fundamentals of Scouting For Mule Deer & Elk | Solo Round
Q: Would I decide to build an inventory of deer or get to know one or two intimately?
During scouting season, I'll build inventory; during hunting season, I focus on one target buck.

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A practical hunting-focused show that emphasizes applied wilderness strategies, fieldcraft, and decision-making over hype. Episodes cover long-form hunting stories, public-lands policy, gear decisions, and multi-state contingency planning, with a recurring emphasis on e-scouting, unit selection, wind management, and mentorship. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on real-world tactics, actionable takeaways, and a presenter who blends storytelling with tactical guidance to help hunters fill tags in the western U.S.

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Recent guests on Hunt West Podcast include:

1. Josh Jenni
2. Zach Lentsch
3. Chris Allen
4. Kenneth Thrall
5. JT Romantzke
6. Alex Aguirre
7. Craig Benjamin
8. Jess Johnson

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