Moose Madness & Opening Days of Elk Hunting | HW Field Report 9.5.2025

In this bonus solo round, Jaden talks with you straight from the road with a fresh field update: a once-in-a-lifetime Wyoming cow moose hunt, the chaos and camaraderie of packing out 400 pounds of meat, and some bonus elk encounters that prove the rut is heating up in some places.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The wild story of arrowing the same moose twice (and why moose are tougher than nails)

• How a crew of friends turned the pack-out into a celebration

• First-hand elk rut action from the first week of September

• Practical tips for hunting elk around full moons, hot weather, and heavy pressure

If you’re getting ready for your own hunt this fall, this field report will give you a clear picture of what’s happening on the mountain right now—and how you can adjust your game plan for the future. 

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