EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 24 MIN
First Elk Hunt Prep: What to Know About Travel, Gear, and Fitness Before You Go
from East 2 West Hunts Podcast · host Alex Gruin
Everything you need to know before your first western elk hunt. Alex breaks down the three categories that determine whether your hunt goes well or goes sideways — and the specific mistakes most first-timers make in each one.In this episode:Drive vs. fly — how to actually decideGetting your meat home when you're flyingThe gear non-negotiables (and where you can save money)Why September archery is the most gear-friendly entry pointAltitude acclimation — the day most hunters skipHow to pace yourself in steep terrainBook Your Free Consult For You Permium Tag Applications and Hunt Planning Service ! 🖥️ Website- https://www.east2westhunts.comHunt Ready 50 Program- Sign Up Today! Enrollment ends April 30th Join my hunting communityMy New Masterclass is Live! Go Ahead and Take advantage of this great course Here-https://360sportsman.org/tagsFollow along on social 🏕️Instagram- / east2westhunts Much of the gear used is from GoHunt- Use code East2West to save 10% on any GoHunt purchase.Some of my Favorite Hunting Gear!TideWe Heated Hunting Gear- https://alnk.to/4fTtneeSig Stabilized Binoculars- https://alnk.to/8828WMBOutdoor Vitals Summit Sleeping Bag- https://alnk.to/9IeJ07XEberlestock Bino Harness on Amazon- https://amzn.to/3Yj5c5lEast 2 West Hunts Insulated Orange Beanie-https://www.east2westhunts.com/shopEast 2 West Hunts Hat- https://www.east2westhunts.com/shopMtn Ops Gear- mtn-ops.sjv.io/xk0RDxKuiu Gear- https://kuiu.sjv.io/MAVBA2Crispi Nevada Boots at GoHunt- https://alnk.to/9xmcNfkGrayl Water Filter https://alnk.to/dWf9jCHSeek Outside Tent at GoHunt- https://alnk.to/esZqg3xVortex Razor Scope at GoHunt- https://alnk.to/90BVQL0
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Everything you need to know before your first western elk hunt. Alex breaks down the three categories that determine whether your hunt goes well or goes sideways — and the specific mistakes most first-timers make in each one.In this episode:Drive vs. fly — how to actually decideGetting your meat home when you're flyingThe gear non-negotiables (and where you can save money)Why September archery is the most gear-friendly entry pointAltitude acclimation — the day most hunters skipHow to pace yourself in steep terrainBook Your Free Consult For You Permium Tag Applications and Hunt Planning Service ! 🖥️ Website- https://www.east2westhunts.comHunt Ready 50 Program- Sign Up Today! Enrollment ends April 30th Join my hunting communityMy New Masterclass is Live! Go Ahead and Take advantage of this great course Here-https://360sportsman.org/tagsFollow along on social 🏕️Instagram- / east2westhunts Much of the gear used is from GoHunt- Use code East2West to save 10% on any GoHunt purchase.Some of my Favorite Hunting Gear!TideWe Heated Hunting Gear- https://alnk.to/4fTtneeSig Stabilized Binoculars- https://alnk.to/8828WMBOutdoor Vitals Summit Sleeping Bag- https://alnk.to/9IeJ07XEberlestock Bino Harness on Amazon- https://amzn.to/3Yj5c5lEast 2 West Hunts Insulated Orange Beanie-https://www.east2westhunts.com/shopEast 2 West Hunts Hat- https://www.east2westhunts.com/shopMtn Ops Gear- mtn-ops.sjv.io/xk0RDxKuiu Gear- https://kuiu.sjv.io/MAVBA2Crispi Nevada Boots at GoHunt- https://alnk.to/9xmcNfkGrayl Water Filter https://alnk.to/dWf9jCHSeek Outside Tent at GoHunt- https://alnk.to/esZqg3xVortex Razor Scope at GoHunt- https://alnk.to/90BVQL0
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