In this episode of the Hunt West Podcast, I sit down with my buddy Garrison Kinsel for a deep dive into what it actually takes to be successful on low-point and "easy draw" Western hunts. We cover Colorado elk strategy, the realities of the reissue list, OTC pressure, and why point creep is a trap so many hunters fall into. Garrison breaks down how elk behavior changes under pressure, how to find animals living in the cracks, and why hunting the same units repeatedly can teach you more than burning points on a so-called premium tag.

We also get into mule deer obsession in a big way. Summer scouting, early archery vs muzzleloader hunts, desert bucks that migrate miles overnight, and the mental grind of staying on a master glassing knob when everything in you wants to move. Garrison tells the full story of killing his wide Nevada buck after days of doubt, missed timing, and doing things the hard way instead of the easy way. If you're a hunter trying to level up without waiting a decade on points, this episode is packed with real-world lessons, hard-earned mistakes, and strategies you can actually use this season.

We hope you enjoy this episode. 

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Find Garrison on Instagram @garrison_kinsel

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Thanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.