Field Notes
Western Hunting Strategy Blog
Draw odds breakdowns, unit comparisons, and outfitter advice from HuntScouts.
How Landowners Can Safely Monetize Hunting Rights Without Long-Term Leases
Trespass fees vs. hunting leases: a comparison for landowners. How to price your tags, protect your liability, and list without a broker.
How Many Points for a Wyoming General Elk Tag This Year?
Year-by-year trends, minimum points drawn, and units still accessible with 0–3 preference points for Wyoming general elk.
Wyoming Mule Deer: The Best Points Strategy for 2026–2028
Wyoming mule deer preference points are among the most valuable in the West. Here's how to build a 2–3 year strategy to draw a top-tier muley tag.
What Is a Hunting Trespass Fee (And How to Find One Without a Broker)
Trespass fee hunts let you access private land without a guided package. Here's what to expect, what to pay, and how to vet a landowner directly.
The Hard Truth About Colorado Elk Preference Points in 2026
Point creep data, dead zones by unit, and what your preference points are actually worth in today's Colorado elk draw.
12 Questions to Ask an Outfitter Before You Book
Most hunters book guided hunts without asking the right questions. Here's exactly what to ask before you put down a deposit — and what the answers tell you.
Colorado Elk Units: Where to Apply in 2026
A data-driven breakdown of the best Colorado elk units for 2026 applicants by point level — from OTC to 15-point units.
How Draw Odds Actually Work for Western Big Game
A plain-English breakdown of how preference points, draw percentages, and applicant pools determine who gets a tag in CO, WY, MT, UT, ID, AZ, and NV.