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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 56 MIN

The 3 Phases of Scouting For September Elk Hunts

from Hunt West Podcast · host Jaden Bales

Most hunters think scouting means hiking around and hoping to stumble into elk. In this episode, Jaden breaks down the actual system I use to scout elk hunts before season ever opens. From e-scouting to boots-on-the-ground work, we talk about the three phases of scouting that help you stay in elk and avoid wasting precious hunting days figuring things out on the fly. The Three Phases Jaden Dives into are:  Getting a Lay of the Land Developing an Area Actually Scouting He also shares real examples from past hunts, including what worked during his 2019 breakthrough archery elk season and what burned him on a more recent limited-entry hunt when he skipped important scouting steps. If you're staring at a fresh elk tag and wondering where to start, this episode will help you build a better plan before September gets here. LINKS: Hunt West Planning Services >> Hunt West Digest Sunday Email >> Bridger Reckon Watch >>  Thanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.

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