Hunt Planner Journal
Turn hunt data into a plan.
Daily Hunt Briefs, map-based scouting analysis and draw reporting for western big-game hunters. Every number carries its source year, every field report stays labeled as anecdotal, and every Hunt Brief leads back to the underlying map and agency material.
Late-Fall Doe Pronghorn Possibilities: Three Hunts Compared
A decision guide comparing three 2026 doe-pronghorn hunts in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming by draw demand, harvest history, access and late-fall conditions.
Mountain West Species Playbook · September 26, 2026Post-Rut Bull Elk Playbook: Three October Hunts Compared
A pressure-and-access playbook comparing Utah EB3187, Idaho 2007 and Wyoming 001-1 with current seasons, draw demand and harvest evidence.
The Hunt Brief · September 25, 2026Idaho Hunt 4043: Rising Demand for a 30A Muzzleloader Tag
Idaho pronghorn Hunt 4043 opens September 25 with 40 tags, 18% first-choice draw success, 54% 2025 harvest and strict muzzleloader rules.
The Hunt Brief · September 24, 2026Wyoming Hunt 042-1: 438 Applicants, Poor Public Access
Wyoming pronghorn Hunt 042-1 opens September 25 with 92.3% 2025 harvest, rising 2026 resident demand and a checkerboard access warning.
The Hunt Brief · September 23, 2026Idaho Hunt 1056: Two Deer Windows, One Area 70 Access Test
Idaho deer Hunt 1056 pairs a 2026 archery window with an October any-weapon season. See current draw demand, 2025 harvest and Area 70 access realities.
The Hunt Brief · September 22, 2026Colorado Bear Hunt BE002O1R: Five Tags, One-Point Draw
GMU 2's September rifle bear Hunt BE002O1R filled five 2026 tags. Read the actual draw tiers, late-season habitat and access checks.
The Hunt Brief · September 21, 2026Utah Hunt EB3096 Opens Today: 76% Harvest, 55 Drawn Tags
Fishlake/Thousand Lakes muzzleloader elk Hunt EB3096 runs September 21–October 2. Read the 2026 draw, 2025 harvest and access tradeoffs.
Hunt Possibilities · September 20, 2026October Cow Elk Possibilities: Three Access Tests
A decision guide comparing three 2026 any-weapon cow elk hunts in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming by draw path, harvest history, access and timing.
The Hunt Brief · September 15, 2026Colorado Hunt EE001E1R: GMU 1's Early Rifle Draw
GMU 1's October 1–11 elk hunt filled 11 licenses in 2026. Understand the 20-point resident threshold, hybrid draw and access tradeoffs.
Hunt Possibilities · September 14, 2026Utah Cow Bison Possibilities After the Bitter Creek Die-Off
A current decision guide comparing three Utah cow bison hunts by 2026 season, 2025 draw demand, 2024 harvest, access, timing and disease uncertainty.
Hunt Possibilities · September 13, 2026December Cow Elk Possibilities: Four Late-Season Tradeoffs
A freezer-focused guide comparing four Idaho and Wyoming cow elk hunts by 2026 season, draw demand, 2025 harvest, access and winter logistics.
Mountain West Species Playbook · September 12, 2026Muzzleloader Mule Deer Playbook: Three Hunts, Three Timing Problems
A timing-first muzzleloader mule deer guide comparing Utah DB1025 with Idaho 1089 and 1093 using current rules, draw demand and harvest data.
The Hunt Brief · September 11, 2026Utah Hunt EB3024: 91% Harvest, 10 Permits, Five Days
Utah elk Hunt EB3024 opens September 16 with 10 permits after 90.9% harvest in 2025. See current draw demand, access and rut-timing context.
The Hunt Brief · September 10, 2026Wyoming Hunt 034-1: 78% Harvest, Mandatory CWD Sample
Wyoming deer Hunt 034-1 has 61% public land, 78% 2025 harvest and mandatory 2026 CWD sampling. See draw demand, access and season facts.
The Hunt Brief · September 9, 2026Idaho Hunt 2135: Easy First Draw, 15% Elk Harvest
Idaho antlerless elk Hunt 2135 opened September 8. See the 2026 draw, 2025 harvest, Unit 39 access and muzzleloader rules.
The Hunt Brief · September 8, 2026Colorado Hunt AE030O1A: A New 10-Tag Archery Draw
Colorado's new GMU 30 archery pronghorn Hunt AE030O1A drew 81 first choices for 10 tags. See 2026 draw, season and access context.
The Hunt Brief · September 7, 2026Utah Hunt DB1569: 360 Permits After a 100-Permit Increase
Utah La Sal Mountains muzzleloader deer Hunt DB1569 opens September 23. See 2026 draw results, 2025 harvest, access and CWD context.
Hunt Possibilities · September 6, 2026October Buck Deer Possibilities: Three Draw Paths Compared
A decision guide comparing Utah DB1631, Idaho 1007 and Wyoming 036-1 for October buck deer draw access, harvest evidence, terrain and logistics.
The Hunt Brief · September 4, 2026Idaho Hunt 2127: 1,253 Applicants for 20 Archery Elk Tags
Idaho elk Hunt 2127 is open through September 24. See 2026 draw demand, 2025 harvest results, Unit 54 access realities and an archery plan.
Hunt Possibilities · August 9, 2026Public-Land Pronghorn Possibilities: Three Any-Weapon Hunts Compared
A decision guide comparing Utah PB5049, Idaho 4012 and Wyoming 084-1 for public-land-first pronghorn planning, draw paths, harvest evidence and access tradeoffs.
Mountain West Species Playbook · August 8, 2026Rocky Mountain Bighorn Playbook: Escape Terrain Across Three Hunts
A field guide to bighorn escape terrain, seasonal timing and three Utah-Wyoming ram hunts, using current seasons and local draw and harvest data.
The Hunt Brief · August 7, 2026Utah Hunt EB3022: 145 Permits, 18.6% Success and an August Plan
Utah Hunt EB3022 opens August 15 with 145 permits. See the 2025 draw, 2024 harvest reality, Wasatch access pattern and a terrain-level archery plan.
The Hunt Brief · August 6, 2026Wyoming Hunt 064-1: 95% Public, but Verify the Access
Wyoming pronghorn Hunt 064-1 opens to archery August 15. Compare 2026 demand, 2025 harvest and the conflicting official access signals.
The Hunt Brief · August 5, 2026Idaho Hunt 4009: 10 Second-Draw Tags and Area 41-1 Plan
Idaho pronghorn Hunt 4009 has 10 tags in the 2026 second drawing. See current demand, 2025 harvest results and the public-land access reality.
The Hunt Brief · August 4, 2026Colorado Hunt DE005P4R: Zero-Point Draw, Private-Land Reality
A sourced 2026 brief for Colorado GMU 5 deer Hunt DE005P4R, explaining its zero-point draw result, 10-license quota, private-land gate and late-November plan.
The Hunt Brief · August 3, 2026Utah Hunt DB1502: Cache Archery Deer Draw, Harvest and 2026 Plan
A sourced 2026 plan for Utah Cache archery deer Hunt DB1502, including draw demand, 2025 harvest results, access patterns and scouting priorities.
Hunt Possibilities · August 2, 2026November Bull Elk Possibilities: Four Idaho and Wyoming Hunts Compared
A decision guide comparing four 2026 bull-capable elk hunts in Idaho and Wyoming by November timing, draw demand, harvest evidence, public access and field fit.
Mountain West Species Playbook · August 1, 2026Shiras Moose Rut Playbook: Utah and Wyoming Bull Hunts Compared
A data-led Shiras moose guide comparing Utah MB6006 and Wyoming 024-1 on rut timing, draw paths, harvest evidence, terrain and access.
The Hunt Brief · July 29, 2026Idaho Hunt 1031: 2026 Demand Jump and Area 40 Deer Plan
Idaho deer Hunt 1031 drew 6,182 first-choice applicants in 2026. See current draw demand, 2025 harvest results and a terrain-level Area 40 plan.
Hunt Possibilities · July 28, 2026High-Country Mountain Goat Possibilities: Utah, Idaho and Wyoming Hunts Compared
A decision guide comparing Utah GO6808, Idaho 6004 and Wyoming 001-1 for mountain goat draw paths, harvest evidence and high-country access.
Hunt Possibilities · July 27, 2026September Rut Bull Elk Possibilities: Utah, Idaho and Wyoming Hunts Compared
A decision guide comparing Utah EB3084, Idaho 2134 and Wyoming 038-9 for September bull elk timing, draw paths, harvest evidence and access.
Hunt Possibilities · July 26, 2026Late-November Mule Deer Possibilities: Utah, Idaho and Wyoming Hunts Compared
A decision guide comparing Utah DB1020, Idaho 1043 and Wyoming 110-1 for late-November mule deer timing, draw paths, harvest evidence and access.
Mountain West Species Playbook · July 25, 2026Early Archery Pronghorn Playbook: Utah, Idaho and Wyoming Hunts Compared
A data-led early archery pronghorn guide comparing Utah PB5018, Idaho 4033 and Wyoming 061-1 on timing, draw paths, harvest evidence and access.
The Hunt Brief · July 24, 2026Idaho Hunt 1034: 2026 Draw Odds, Harvest and Area 44 Plan
A sourced look at Idaho deer Hunt 1034 in Area 44: 2026 draw demand, 2025 harvest results, Idaho's August 1, 2026 tag deadline and terrain-level scouting.
The Hunt Brief · July 23, 2026Utah Hunt DB1001: Paunsaugunt Archery Deer Draw Odds, Harvest and Scouting
A sourced look at Utah's 2026 Paunsaugunt premium archery deer hunt, including permits, historical draw odds, harvest results and terrain to begin scouting.