Episodes

  • Idaho’s New Deer & Elk Draw

    Idaho’s New Deer & Elk Draw
    Dec 12 2025

    In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of the Drawn West Podcast, Brian breaks down Idaho’s big move for 2026 as one of the last “over-the-counter” western states shifts non-resident general deer and elk tags to a full draw system. He walks through what’s actually changing, key deadlines (applications due December 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT), the new five-choice application rules, and how group applications work so your whole crew can still hunt together.


    Brian also explains why this isn’t the end of the world for traveling hunters, why Idaho’s early-January results are still clutch for multi-state strategies, and how to think about your first and second choices under a random draw with no points. Then he dives into GoHunt’s Insider tools — Filtering 2.0, unit profiles, and trophy/harvest stats — and shows how to sort Idaho elk and mule deer units by success rate, public land, and trophy potential so you’re swinging for the fences smartly.


    If you’re eyeing Idaho for 2026, this episode is your blueprint — plus a reminder that code DRAWNWEST gets you $50 in gear credit and 10% off most full-price gear in the GOHUNT Gear Shop when you join Insider.


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    0:00 – Idaho Apps Season Kickoff with GOHUNT

    1:05 – Idaho OTC “Over the Counter” Myth

    3:10 – 2026 Change: General Deer & Elk Goto Draw

    5:20 – Deadlines, Time Zones, and LicenseRequirements

    7:10 – Why Early January Results Matter forMulti-State Plans

    9:30 – Non-Resident Caps, Quotas, andResident Priority

    12:00 – Group Applications: Keeping YourHunting Crew Together

    15:30 – How the Random Draw & FiveChoices Really Work

    19:30 – Building Your Idaho Strategy: DreamUnits vs Realistic Picks

    23:50 – Using GOHUNT Insider & Filtering2.0 for Idaho Elk

    27:10 – Idaho Mule Deer Potential and SuccessRates

    30:30 – Tag Prices, Travel Reality, and WhereIdaho Fits in Your Season

    33:30 – Final Thoughts: Swing Big, Do theResearch, Stay Drawn
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    32 mins
  • Colorado Mule Deer Part 1

    Colorado Mule Deer Part 1
    Dec 9 2025

    Abbey and I are recording this one straight from Colorado deer camp at the end of day one, and it already feels like we’ve been here a week. We walk through the whole road trip out from home, grabbing a Cruise America camper in Denver, rolling into camp at 11 p.m., then scouting all day Friday and hunting hard today.


    We break down what we’re seeing so far: ridiculous deer numbers, a crazy buck-to-doe ratio, and more 4x4s and “shooter” bucks than I’ve seen on all my other mule deer hunts combined—just not quite on the public line… yet. We talk through the game plan for hunting public on the edge of big ag, waiting for the rut to really crack open and pull those giants up into the hills.


    There’s plenty of campfire story stuff too: Abbey almost getting “eaten” by a fox she never saw, punching a tarantula-sized spider off her hand on a steep ridge, and why renting a cheap little camper might be the ultimate mid-November deer camp hack.

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    0:00 – Live from Colorado Deer Camp
    2:10 – Scouting Friday and Opening Day Expectations
    3:30 – 500–1,000 Deer and a Ton of Bucks|
    5:05 – Public vs Private and Rut Game Plan
    7:40 – Low Hunting Pressure and Camp Neighbors
    9:20 – Fox at 10 Feet and Midday Doe Action
    11:30 – Bear Sign, Elk Tracks and Friendly Hunters
    14:30 – Camper Setup, Heat, and Better Sleep
    17:00 – Cold Mornings, Layers and Comfort Over Suffering
    18:30 – Why This Might Be Brian’s Favorite Mule Deer Hunt Yet
    20:20 – Mini-Series Plan and Day One Sign-Off
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    24 mins
  • Mathews ARC Breakdown

    Mathews ARC Breakdown
    Dec 4 2025

    Is the new Mathews ARC actually a game-changer, or just another flagship with fresh paint? In this episode of the Drawn West Podcast, I sit down with Daniel Parker from Mathews to dig into what’s really different about the ARC 30 and ARC 34. We break down the new limb geometry, the updated SWX2 cam with that perimeter-weight “flywheel” feel, and why this bow stays faster and quieter once you bolt real hunting gear to the string. Daniel brings the behind-the-scenes engineering insight, and I bring the “600-grain elk arrow that once welded itself into a steel plate” perspective. We also nerd out on hinge and resistance releases, target-archery lessons you can steal for hunting season, Kodiak Brown vs Green Ambush, and how to actually choose between the 30" and 34" ARC based on how and where you hunt.

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    00:00 – 06:32 Intro, Mathews Partnership& New Bow Day Surprise

    06:32 – 14:58 Lift vs ARC: Noise, Speed,Energy, and Why It Matters

    14:58 – 22:24 Parallel vs Vertical LimbTravel & The New SWX2 Cam

    22:24 – 33:01 Riser Updates, IntegratedAccessories & Real-World Setup Talk

    33:01 – 44:32 Axle-to-Axle Choices: 30 vs34, Who Should Shoot What

    44:32 – 58:03 Releases: Hinge,Resistance, Thumb, and the Shot Execution Conversation

    58:03 – 1:10:06 Arrow Builds, FletchingSetups & String Customization

    1:10:06 – Color Options, Kodiak Brown,Closing Thoughts & Season Plans
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Charged by Two Grizzlies w/ Kurt Belding

    Charged by Two Grizzlies w/ Kurt Belding
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of the Drawn West podcast, I’m joined by Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV — and we dive into a story that honestly feels too wild to be real. Kurt just got back from a spring grizzly hunt deep in Alaska’s Chugach Range, and the trip had everything you’d expect from interior bear country: endless daylight, brutal weather swings, days and days behind the glass, bush planes, moose paddles, and country so vast it makes Colorado feel like a county park.But the part that’ll stick with you long after this episode?Kurt and his team get charged by not one, but TWO interior grizzlies at the same time.Not a bluff. Not a slow trot.A full-on brush-breaking sprint from 30 yards that comes down to 17 chaotic, heart-stopping seconds.We break down the whole sequence — from spotting bears after 70+ hours of glassing, to the debate over bow vs. rifle, to the exact moment his guide handed Kurt the .338 because the bow setup had gotten way too dangerous. Kurt walks through the shots, the confusion, the adrenaline, and the moment he locked eyes with the sow at 15 yards while she decided whether to kill them or keep running.We also go deep on mental toughness, the Misogi mindset, how to prepare for true backcountry suffering, and what Alaska teaches you about yourself the moment your comfort zone disappears.Plus:• how shed hunting for moose paddles became the “victory lap” after the shot• how guides actually think about bears in coastal vs interior country• why most lower-48 hunters have no idea how big, wild, or remote Alaska truly is• what it takes to afford bucket-list hunts without being wealthy• and why your first Western hunt probably shouldn't be a 14-day solo OTC elk mission from YouTube UniversityThis is easily one of the most intense and entertaining conversations we’ve had on Drawn West, and it’s packed with wisdom for anyone dreaming of Alaska or trying to level up their Western hunts.If you want to actually see the moment those two grizzlies break through the brush and come straight at Kurt’s crew, go watch the full film on Kurt’s channel, Western Obsessions TV. The footage is raw, real, and absolutely insane — and hearing the story here is one thing, but seeing the chaos unfold on camera is on a different level.Watch the Full Film on Western Obsessions YouTubeOr Search “Alaska and Grizzly – Western Obsessions TV” on YouTubeand give it a watch. It deserves every view it gets.And as always, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram so you don’t miss the next adventure.FREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gearFREE Drawn West Application Calendarwww.getdrawnwest.com/freeproducts Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions orComments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsorsand Discounts:GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop –10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave10% on MaverickHunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestRTIC Coolers – KeepYour Meat Cold!https://bit.ly/RTICCoolersOkuma Fishing – Rodsand Reels for Serious Anglers!https://alnk.to/31sVDzFFirst Month FREE atMTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIESave $150 onSteelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6QSave 10% on OllinDigiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb00:00 – Intro + Kurt’s Background09:45 – Mental Toughness & The Misogi Mindset18:55 – Alaska Grizzly Hunt Setup32:00 – The 17-Second Double Grizzly Charge47:25 – Bears, Danger, and Lessons Learned01:02:50 – Alaska’s Wild Scale & Moose Shed Story01:13:20 – How to Start Hunting Alaska01:24:50 – Building a Hunting Life & Outro
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Christmas Ideas For Fishermen

    Christmas Ideas For Fishermen
    Nov 28 2025
    In this episode, we switch gears from tags to tackle and break down my Drawn West Christmas List for Fishermen—with a heavy emphasis on ice fishing. I walk through stocking stuffers, dice-game / white elephant picks, medium gifts, big upgrades, and a few “treat yourself” splurges. We cover proven gear like ice lures (Clam Rattlin’ PT Spoon, Tikka Flash, Pinhead Pro), safety must-haves (ice picks, Yaktrax, Cold Snap auger guards), smart upgrades (inline reels, bait feeders, Vexilar glow rings), and bigger-ticket items like Striker Predator bibs, Otter sonar sleds, Vexilar FLX series, and forward-facing sonar setups.Also, GoHunt just dropped their biggest sale of the year, and it’s a huge win if you’re planning any Western hunts next season. For Thanksgiving / Black Friday week only, when you sign up for GoHunt Insider with code DRAWNWEST, you’ll get $100 in Gear Shop credit instead of the usual $50. Insider gives you 3D maps, Filtering 2.0, application strategy articles, unit breakdowns, and the most accurate draw odds in the game—all for $150 a year, plus a hundred bucks back in gear!All the gear I mention in the episode is linked below so you can build your own list or just send this to your family and say, “Here you go.”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.GoHunt Black Friday / Cyber Monday DealsGoHunt Insider (use code DRAWNWEST for $100 Gear Shopcredit) – https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GoHunt Gear Shop (Use code DRAWNWEST for 10% off) – https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uStocking Stuffers, White Elephant Gifts & Christmas GiftsUnder $50 ClamRattlin PT Spoon $8 https://lcshop.co/i5En61Clam Platsics $6 https://lcshop.co/HIjmofClam Dropkick $6 https://lcshop.co/GlXOThClam Grab Bags $30 https://lcshop.co/3bgYTEClam Pinhead Pro $8 https://lcshop.co/yACIFeBuddy Heater Self Powered Fan $40 https://lcshop.co/IprZfwIce Picks $12 https://lcshop.co/G8ApFwClam Tikka Flash Kit $20 https://lcshop.co/9uAc4PVexilar Glow Ring $45 https://lcshop.co/E81p11Vexilar Snow Shield $20 https://lcshop.co/u3N1YoCold Snap Auger Cover $40 https://lcshop.co/Nndoc8Cold Snap Reel Wrap Kit $10 https://lcshop.co/dVPfsC Christmas Gifts Under $100ClamSpooler Elite $60 https://lcshop.co/SfWlO0Okuma Ceymar Baitfeeder $75 https://lcshop.co/K7gvLAYakTrak Ice Cleats $60 https://lcshop.co/MyB4X2Bait Cooler $80 (On sale right now) https://lcshop.co/xo2vJtChristmas Gifts Under $250Otter Sonar Sled $250 https://lcshop.co/pQM7MfHD Innovations Ice Shuttle $240 https://lcshop.co/FLK1BcBubba Fillet Knife $250 (on sale for $200) https://lcshop.co/6ehxPCScheels Ultimate Ice Case $170 https://lcshop.co/j3TdtgTuned Up Custom Bull Whip $160 https://lcshop.co/mKa2faTuned Up Custom Precision Noodle $140 https://lcshop.co/njHCZ7 Exciting Upgrades & Christmas Bonus IdeasStrikerIce Predator Jacket $300 https://lcshop.co/sqeaKAStriker Ice Predator Bibs $300 https://lcshop.co/rBaPezOtter Pro Resort Hub $650 https://lcshop.co/2wZIT0Vexilar FLX-38 BB $700 https://lcshop.co/jAamgiLowrance Eagle Eye 9 $1450 https://lcshop.co/V4eoF9Garmin LVS34 Livescope Ice Bundle $3300 (On sale) https://lcshop.co/NUj90t
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    48 mins
  • Christmas Ideas for Hunters

    Christmas Ideas for Hunters
    Nov 25 2025
    In this Christmas Edition of the Drawn West Podcast, I’m running through the biggest gift guide I’ve ever put together — from legit $8 stocking stuffers to the XL gear you pick up when you crushed it at work and feel like treating yourself. Whether you’re shopping for a whitetail hunter, a Western hunter, an ice fisherman, or the family member who already owns everything, this episode is loaded with real gear I use, trust, or genuinely want in my own kit.I’m breaking it all down into simple buckets — stocking stuffers, medium gifts, large gifts, and the splurge-worthy upgrades that can completely change someone’s next hunt. If you hear something you like or want to check out the exact item I’m talking about, every product is linked in the show notes below. It makes knocking out your list stupid easy — just scroll, tap, and you’re done.Merry Christmas, happy BFCM shopping, and good luck picking out the perfect gear for the hunters in your life.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram.Links for the Ideas in this Episode:Stocking Stuffers / White Elephant ( Under $50)TopHat Field Points $25 - https://bit.ly/4ieVWsmGoHunt Gear Bags $8-$40- https://alnk.to/31ueWpx- Save 10% w/ code DRAWNWESTHawke Bino Adapter $26 - https://alnk.to/eDTY5mfGlassing Pad $25 - https://alnk.to/cb5lJ90- Save 10% w/ code DRAWNWESTLightweight Gloves $45 - https://alnk.to/gp3syZOUncharted Supply First Aid Core $39 - https://alnk.to/e79YJXsWorksharp Guided Field Sharpener $40 - https://alnk.to/9Ih2dA5Gear Straps - $8 - https://bit.ly/4igOSvnAiders - $20 - https://xopoutdoors.com/collections/accessories/products/reactorMystery Ranch Pack Fly $40 https://alnk.to/90C0iu7My Heater Buddy Power Fan $40 https://lcshop.co/IprZfwMedium Gift Ideas ($50-100)Rifle Carrier $75 https://alnk.to/apW4kZ0- Save 10% w/ code DRAWNWESTRifle Saddle $99 https://bit.ly/4o9w8zrUse- Save 15% w/ code DRAWNWESTTree Stand Carrier $89 - https://bit.ly/3XadwUSEBS Knife $73 https://alnk.to/7BhDY10- Save 10% w/ code DRAWNWESTHeadlamp $82 (On Sale) https://alnk.to/3yedF9o-Save 10% w/ code DRAWNWESTReveal Solar Panels $60 https://lcshop.co/XQLSE5Large Gift Ideas ($100-$250)Sitka Drifter Duffle $200-$250 https://alnk.to/3U422RASitka Heavyweight Hoodie $169 https://alnk.to/8tRJy6iSitka Dakota Pants $260 https://alnk.to/1N4WhgJReveal Cell Cams $120-200 https://lcshop.co/3TyMiIJetboil MiniMo Stove $169 https://alnk.to/b7ANQtGSaddle Setup $250 https://xopoutdoors.com/collections/kits-and-combos/products/invader-mutantClimbing Sticks $200 https://xopoutdoors.com/collections/climbing-sticks/products/x2Browning McKinley $180 https://lcshop.co/gbVekeOllin Digiscope Adapter system $160 https://alnk.to/1XZozmy & https://alnk.to/fSjjBlY - Save 10% w/ codeDRAWNWESTXL Gift Ideas ($250+)Sitka Jetstream $375 https://alnk.to/9Ih2q0BSitka Timberline $300 https://alnk.to/5jo5TBCMystery Ranch 75L $589 https://alnk.to/7X7sBSdUse code DRAWNWEST save 10%RTIC 72 Wheeled $330 https://rticoutdoors.pxf.io/vPdzmARTIC 145 $550 https://rticoutdoors.pxf.io/kOdgPMCarbon Fiber Tripod $400 https://muleymaniacs.com/collections/complete-hunting-tripods-combo/products/canati-pro-backpacker Use code DRAWNWEST save 15%XOP Treestand $500 https://xopoutdoors.com/collections/hang-on-treestands/products/fly Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!00:00 – Stocking Stuffers for Hunters10:27 – Medium Gift Ideas22:41 – Large Gift Ideas37:36 – XL Gift Ideas and Splurge Gear
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Reveal Ultra Giveaway

    Reveal Ultra Giveaway
    Nov 19 2025

    One tag, one week, one lucky listener taking home two Reveal Ultras. In this episode, I walk through the full breakdown of our biggest giveaway yet — how the entry system worked, why we built a custom bonus-entry tracker, and how over 1,900 of you helped blow the doors off our sign-up goals. From Instagram follows to podcast subscriptions to the four code-word episodes (“Ultra,” “Mule Deer,” “Colorado,” and “Roam”), I recap how all the entries stacked, why we cap points the way we do, and how the whole goal is making these prizes land in the hands of people who genuinely need them.

    We also talk about the new giveaway software we built for this one — how it solved the nightmare of 10,000+ summer bow-giveaway emails, why we built live entry totals, and what I want your feedback on for our next giveaway. And of course… we draw the winner. Huge congrats to Jordan Davis for taking home the two-pack of Reveal Ultras.

    Thank you all for showing up. These giveaways help us grow Drawn West and keep teaching people how to hunt the West — even when you’ve only got a week to make it happen.

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    9 mins
  • Turning Woods into Foodplots

    Turning Woods into Foodplots
    Nov 18 2025

    In this episode of the Drawn West podcast, we nerd out on one very specific problem a lot of us have: how do you turn a stump-infested woods into an actual huntable food plot without hiring a dozer crew? I bring on my buddy Jake Polk of Polk Whitetail Management and walk through exactly how we used the Woodland Mills PTO stump grinder to turn a nasty oak-wilt jungle into a clean, plantable half-acre kill plot right off the house.

    We talk compact tractor setups, how fast you can realistically grind stumps, getting below grade so you’re not destroying implements, and why grinding instead of pushing stumps is a game changer for small landowners. From there we get into how that new “blank canvas” lets you stack food diversity, add crabapple rows, and actually hunt the wind and access instead of just surviving deadfall.

    If you’ve ever stared at a beautiful patch of woods and thought, “I could kill a giant here if I could just get the stumps out,” this one’s for you.

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    1 hr and 25 mins