September Mule Deer Madness with Hayden Richins

September means velvet bucks, blown stalks, and long days behind the glass. In this episode, Jaden sits down with Hayden Richins (@wynotwild) to talk all things September mule deer hunting.

The two swap stories from past hunts, break down archery and rifle strategies, and get honest about the mistakes (and lessons) that come with chasing deer in September. From velvet to hard horn, ambush setups to full-send stalks, this one is packed with practical insights and plenty of laughs.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why September deer hunting is special (and brutal)

• Lessons learned from blown stalks (and why practice stalks matter)

• Ambush vs. spot-and-stalk strategies in early season

• How to work with (not against) landowners when recovering deer

• Rifle hunting September bucks in the high country

• Picking your trophy expectations depending on the weapon in hand

• Why time and pressure still make the best hunting “diamonds”

Whether you’re a die-hard mule deer hunter or just gearing up for your first archery season, this episode will leave you with tactics you can use on your next September hunt.

👉 Follow Hayden on Instagram: @wynotwild

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