Drawn West

Drawn West is for the hunters who load the truck each fall — chasing bugles, big country, and something deeper than just filling a tag.Host Brian Krebs dives into tag strategies, gear prep, and real-world advice to help non-resident hunters make the most of limited time out West. Each episode features expert guests and gritty stories from hunters you’ve never heard of — the kind who get it done with one week, one tag, and no excuses.

Drawn West is a sports podcast hosted by Drawn West with Brian Krebs, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Drawn West with Brian Krebs hosts Drawn West, a sports show with 84 episodes published.

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  First Time Bear Baiting: The Strategy We're Running This Fall

  Aug 6, 20261h 9m

  Ever wonder what it actually takes to pull a big bear into bow range, or how a guy with an old TV and a pull-up bar racked up 17 million views? This episode answers both. I sit down with Jared Lewis, the archer behind that viral saddle-hunting stunt, to break down his content approach and then dig deep into real bear baiting tactics ahead of fall season. We cover how Jared built a following posting hilarious, high-risk archery content, then shift into the meat of the episode: scent strategy for pulling bears into a bait site, barrel setup, bullet and broadhead selection, and where to actually aim on a bear so you don't lose a blood trail in the swamp. If you're weighing whether to run a bait station this season, or just want to laugh at a guy shooting a TV while hanging from a saddle, this one delivers both. What we cover in this episode: • The real story behind Jared's viral 17-million-view "shoot the TV" archery video and why the stunt worked • How Jared went from zero to over 30 million monthly views across Instagram and Facebook in just a few months of intentional posting • Why scent, not bait itself, is what actually draws bears in from a distance, and how raccoons and squirrels help spread it • Bait barrel setup: plastic vs. metal, hole placement, vertical vs. horizontal mounting, and what holds up to a determined bear • Rifle bullet selection (45-70 with a 300-grain Barnes copper bullet) versus bow broadheads (expandable hybrids and VPA single-bevels) for bear • Why bear shot placement is different from deer, and how to avoid a lost blood trail when their wound channels clog with fat • Balancing a bear bait station with whitetail season on the same property If this one gets you fired up for bear season, subscribe to the podcast and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram so you don't miss part two, the bear season recap. Check out more of Jared’s Content at: https://www.instagram.com/thejaredlewis_/ Sign Up for the Monthly Reveal Giveaway & Claim Bonus points: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/reveal Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginners FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsorsand Discounts: GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save 10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save 20% OnReveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ Get the BESTPRICES on your next firearm at Guns.com! https://alnk.to/3yfWc6R Best Prices on Trauma Kits & FirstAid at Jase.com https://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest 00:00:00 – Intro and welcome to Jared Lewis 00:01:04 – Behind the viral TV-shooting archery stunt 00:09:37 – How Jared started making viral hunting content 00:12:36 – Bear sightings and population talk on Brian's farm 00:16:16 – New Hampshire vs. Minnesota bear seasons and baiting laws 00:20:18 – The real secret to attracting bears: scent over bait 00:24:43 – Picking the best location for a bait site 00:30:58 – Jared's bear bait recipe and barrel setup 00:41:07 – Rifle bullet selection for bear hunting 00:43:17 – Broadheads and bow setup for bear 00:52:30 – Bear anatomy and shot placement 00:56:04 – Running a bear bait alongside deer season 00:59:24 – Cooking and eating bear meat 01:03:41 – Wrap up and where to follow Jared

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  How To Pick the Right Ammo For Your Rifle

  Jul 30, 20261h 12m

  You've bought the ammo everyone swears are "the best," and they still didn't work in your gun. Ryan Burnett from Pattern Pro USA joins me to break down why that keeps happening, and why his company's brand new rifle ammunition variety packs are about to save western hunters a lot of money and a lot of frustration this season. Ryan and I go all the way back to the origin story: how patterning a shotgun shell actually works, why his company started with a simple variety pack of shells, and how that idea is now expanding into rifle ammo. We get into the real differences between cup and core, bonded, partition, and monolithic bullets, and why the "best" bullet completely depends on your hunting scenario, not just what's sitting on the shelf. We also cover why trigger time matters just as much as a good zero, and Pattern Pro's brand new upland bird boxes and choke tube rental program. What we cover in this episode: • Why patterning your shotgun (not just sighting in a rifle) can save you hundreds of dollars a season and dramatically cut down on crippled birds • The origin story behind Pattern Pro USA, and how a buddy's bad box of shells turned into a business • Pattern Pro's brand new rifle ammunition variety packs: five calibers, four manufacturers, 20 rounds a box so you can find your best five-shot group • The real differences between cup and core, bonded, partition, and monolithic bullets, and which one actually fits your hunting scenario • Why a hunter shooting 500 yards on a CRP farm needs a completely different bullet than one shooting 75 yards in a Wisconsin food plot • New upland bird boxes and a first-of-its-kind choke tube rental program for waterfowl hunters If this gets you thinking about what's actually sitting in your ammo box, go follow Pattern Pro USA on Instagram and Facebook, and check back for more gear breakdowns like this one. Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginners FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsorsand Discounts: GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save 10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save 20% OnReveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ Get the BESTPRICES on your next firearm at Guns.com! https://alnk.to/3yfWc6R Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aidat Jase.com https://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest 00:00:00 – Studio Renovation Update and Episode Kickoff 00:01:14 – Introducing Ryan Burnett and Pattern Pro USA 00:03:03 – Why Most Hunters Don't Just Do One Thing 00:09:08 – Ryan's Marine Corps Days and How He Met His Wife 00:15:47 – How the Shotgun Shell Variety Pack Idea Was Born 00:19:12 – Why Patterning Your Gun Actually Matters 00:26:46 – Ear Protection, Recoil, and a Pivot to Rifles 00:30:09 – Pattern Pro's New Rifle Ammunition Variety Packs 00:35:34 – Building a Bullet Toolbox for Every Hunting Scenario 00:41:57 – Why Trigger Time Matters More Than a Good Zero 00:44:50 – Cup and Core vs Bonded vs Monolithic Bullets Explained 00:54:41 – Why Hunters Wish Pattern Pro Existed Sooner 00:59:49 – New Upland Bird Boxes and a Choke Tube Rental Program 01:03:32 – What's Next and Where to Follow Pattern Pro USA

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  Best Over-the-Counter Tags Left This Season

  Jul 23, 20261h 10m

  It's July, your buddy's been talking points for years, and you still don't have a fall tag. Before you write off the season, there's a real list of over-the-counter and leftover tag options still on the table — and some of them are better hunts than people give them credit for. Brian sits down with GoHunt's Dave Barnett to break down exactly where OTC opportunity still exists this late in the year, from Colorado's second and third rifle elk to Utah's OTC spike bull tags, plus Idaho's return tag sale and Nevada's first-come-first-served leftover tags. They also dig into GoHunt Insider Plus as a mid-season option for hunters who need a fast plan, and close out with an overrated/underrated tag debate covering Montana mule deer, Nevada return tags, and Utah spike elk. Highlights: • Where OTC elk tags still exist in Colorado, Utah, and Idaho after July 4th • How Nevada's first-come-first-served return tag system actually works • Why the Idaho OTC "DMV line" tag sale rewards solo hunters over groups • What GoHunt Insider Plus actually includes and when it makes sense to sign up mid-season • A strategy breakdown for hunting Utah's OTC spike bull tag • Brian and Dave's overrated and underrated picks for backup tags, including Montana mule deer and Nevada return tags • A caliber debate on sunsetting 30-06, 308, and 270 Win in favor of newer 7mm and 6.5 options If this helped you find a plan for fall, subscribe to the show and check out GoHunt Insider Plus using code Drawn West for $50 gear shop credit! Enter the Reveal Giveaway! One winner every month for therest of the year! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/reveal Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn WestNewsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginners FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsorsand Discounts: GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save 10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save 20% OnReveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ Get the BESTPRICES on your next firearm at Guns.com! https://alnk.to/3yfWc6R 00:00:00 — Intro and catching up with Dave Barnett 00:01:16 — Inside GoHunt's research content role and predictive draw odds accuracy 00:08:38 — Why state application systems feel outdated, and a dream fix 00:14:37 — What GoHunt Insider Plus actually includes 00:19:38 — Is Insider Plus worth it mid-season if you're scrambling for a tag 00:26:46 — Where the real OTC opportunity is right now (Nevada, Idaho) 00:32:00 — Colorado OTC elk, expectations vs reality 00:34:00 — Utah OTC spike elk strategy breakdown 00:37:33 — OTC options for mule deer and antelope 00:44:47 — Overrated vs underrated backup tags segment 00:53:33 — Rifle and caliber talk, sunsetting old cartridges 01:02:31 — Where to find Dave and closing GoHunt discount info

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  Best Way to Transport Your Bow w/ ANKR Point

  Jul 16, 20261h 7m

  Ever thrown your bow in the backseat only to find your fletchings crushed, your sight bumped, or fresh scratches on your door frame? That annoying, expensive problem is exactly what pushed two Utah hunting buddies to design one of the coolest truck bow mounts on the market. In this episode, Logan Cornwall and Dave Hansen of Anchor Point break down how a bumpy elk hunt turned into a universal bow-storage system that sold out its first batch overnight. They cover the messy prototyping process, why grabbing the bow by the grip (upside down) solved the fit problem across different bow models, and how they're bootstrapping production with a basement full of 3D printers while gearing up to scale into injection molding. The conversation also drifts into classic Western hunting talk — road hunting strategy, Utah's weapon-and-season draw restrictions, elk calling stories, and trail camera setups for summer scouting. Highlights: • The bumpy elk hunt that sparked the idea for a truck-mounted bow holder • Why flipping the design upside down solved compatibility across bow brands and models • How Anchor Point sold out 20 units overnight on launch night, before HuntExpo • The tradeoffs between 3D printing and injection molding for a scaling hunting brand • How to spot (and avoid) scam websites copying small outdoor brands' products • Logan's solo, limited-entry Utah bull elk story and Dave's plans for next season • Trail camera picks and cellular coverage tips for summer e-scouting Check Out ANKR Point: https://www.getankrpoint.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ankr.point/ If you enjoyed this one, subscribe to the podcast and follow along for more gear breakdowns and Western hunting strategy talk every week. Enter our Reveal Cell Cam giveaway — sign up at https://www.getdrawnwest.com/reveal to be entered to win. And stick around for the whole episode: there's a secretcode word in this conversation you'll need to get 20 extra entries, so don'tskip ahead. Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginners FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsorsand Discounts: GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ 00:00:00 – Intro:welcoming Logan and Dave from Anchor Point 00:01:13 – Guest backgrounds: growing up hunting in Utah 00:03:16 – What is Anchor Point? The elevator pitch 00:04:05 – The bumpy elk hunt that sparked the idea 00:06:21 – The "flip it upside down" design breakthrough 00:08:04 – Launch story: sold out overnight before HuntExpo 00:12:26 – 3D printing now vs. injection molding for scale 00:15:29 – SLS printing and modern manufacturing options 00:19:45 – Why road hunting is underrated in the West 00:24:38 – Trail camera picks and cellular coverage for scouting 00:27:00 – Protecting your bow: dinged doors and busted sights 00:36:05 – Left vs. right handed setups and backseat fit 00:42:20 – Upcoming Utah tags and elk hunting plans 00:47:36 – Logan's solo limited-entry bull elk story 00:53:04 – Watch out for scam Anchor Point websites 00:56:19 – Where to buy and follow Anchor Point

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  Gain 300fps In Your 6.5 Creedmoor with Federal’s +Peak Alloy

  Jul 8, 202657 min

  The 6.5 Creedmoor has always taken heat for being underpowered on elk — until now. Federal's engineers sit down to explain how their new Peak Alloy case technology closes that gap by packing 300 extra feet per second into the exact same cartridge millions of hunters already own. Federal design engineers Ben Carlson and Brad Abramowski, along with product line manager Josh Vickers, break down how a U.S. Army next-generation weapons program in 2018 led directly to Peak Alloy, a case material designed to beat the pressure limits of brass. From there, the conversation covers why they picked the 6.5 Creedmoor for this upgrade over more exotic calibers, how modern bullet technology like Terminal Ascent changes the terminal-performance math on smaller cartridges, and where the industry is headed with older rounds like the 30-06. • How Peak Alloy case technology started inside the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon program back in 2018 • Why Federal picked the 6.5 Creedmoor, not a magnum, as the first commercial cartridge to get the Peak Alloy treatment • How Peak Alloy pushes 155-156 grain bullets in a 6.5 Creedmoor faster than stock 6.5 PRC velocities • An engineer's honest take on whether 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak replaces a 300 Win Mag for elk • Why bullet design (Terminal Ascent, bonded bullets) matters as much as raw velocity for clean, ethical kills • Real hunting stories, including a mule deer taken at 15 feet, an elk shot with a 6mm Creedmoor at 700 yards, and doubling on whitetail does in the same food plot • Whether classic cartridges like the 30-06 and 270 Winchester are ever likely to disappear If you're rethinking your next big-game rifle setup, hit follow and share this one with your hunting crew — it might change what's in your safe this fall. Check out more from Brad, Josh, and Ben on Instagram: Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ben_carlson_/ Brad: https://www.instagram.com/real_gunnerdog/ Josh: https://www.instagram.com/vickers.josh/ Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveawayupdates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle! https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/best-elk-calls-for-beginners FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsorsand Discounts: GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with codeDRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ 00:00:00— Meet the Federal team: Ben, Josh, and Brad 00:04:36— Backstory: the 7mm Backcountry launch 00:06:55— Why brass limits cartridge performance 00:09:15— Origin of Peak Alloy: the Army's next-gen weapon program 00:11:33— Beating the 7mm PRC: designing a better big-game cartridge 00:13:55— How the "Backcountry" name came to be 00:16:19— Announcing 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak 00:18:35— Making the 6.5 Creedmoor more versatile 00:20:53— Is 6.5 Creedmoor really an elk cartridge? 00:23:17— Terminal Ascent and choosing the right bullet 00:25:43— Ben's honest take: 6.5 Creedmoor vs 300 Win Mag for elk 00:32:41— Should older calibers get Peak Alloy too? 00:35:06— Will classics like the 30-06 ever sunset? 00:39:47— Choosing a first rifle for mule deer hunting 00:42:07— Suppressed rifles and the Peak Alloy advantage 00:44:26— Draw results and fall hunting plans 00:48:53— Minnesota whitetail stories and early doe season 00:53:34— Bear baiting tips and strategy00:55:56 — Elk hunting stories and hunting withfamily

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