Drawn West

Drawn West with Brian Krebs
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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.

  1. 21h ago

    Kansas Giants Without a Lease: Hunting Access Built on Relationships

    Think hunting big Kansas whitetails means paying thousands for a lease? Tim Zelenka has spent more than 20 years building landowner relationships that keep his family hunting private ground without one. His approach involves knocking on doors, showing up outside deer season, and bringing plenty of salmon and blueberries. I catch up with Tim, the founder of Adjustable Red Dot, about what it actually takes to get hunting permission—and whether someone starting from scratch could still make it happen. We talk about overlooked 10-acre corners, scouting trips in March, planning around the Kansas rut, and keeping those relationships alive even when you don’t draw a tag. Then we get into his 193-inch Kansas buck, why we’d rather talk gross scores than net scores, and how his family hunts together for weeks each fall. Tim also walks me through shooting a red dot sight on a compound bow without a peep, what changes about your anchor and sight picture, and the rangefinder-equipped sight he’s developing. What we cover: ·         Getting private-land hunting permission without paying for a lease ·         Why the right 10 acres can be enough for a big whitetail ·         Offseason visits, landowner relationships, and public-land backup plans ·         Kansas rut timing, tag draws, and passing bucks ·         A 193-inch buck and the gross-versus-net scoring debate ·         Red dot bow sights, aging eyes, and cross-eye dominance ·         Rangefinder development and the debate over archery electronics Find Tim at adjustablereddot.com. If this gets you thinking about your next whitetail trip, subscribe and share it with your hunting buddy.       Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article! Check out Drawn West Apparel:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest   00:00:00 Welcome, Tim Zelenka & elk hunting stories 00:04:06 Kansas hunting access without a lease 00:07:21 Kansas habitat, rut timing & deer camp 00:12:56 Offseason visits, raccoon hunting & scouting 00:18:31 Finding permission & public-land backup plans 00:22:30 Kansas tag draws & choosing your buck 00:26:03 Maverick Hunting Blinds & Mathews 00:29:21 A 193-inch Kansas buck: gross vs. net 00:42:15 Red dot bow sights & electronics restrictions 00:46:09 Shooting without a peep: vision, anchor & setup 01:02:06 New ARD optics & rangefinder development 01:18:56 Archery technology, ethics & trying an ARD

    Kansas Giants Without a Lease: Hunting Access Built on Relationships

  2. Oct 23

    Horseback Wrestling & Kok Boru: Tougher Than MMA? w/ Nick Willert

    Think rugby is rough? Try playing it on horseback while fighting for possession of a 70-pound goat. Nick Willert says he came out of professional MMA fights less injured than he has from Kok Boru and horseback wrestling—and after hearing his stories, I believe him. Nick joins me to explain two sports I barely knew existed: one where you wrestle another rider out of the saddle, and another where four riders work together to move a goat carcass into the opposing team’s goal. We get into competing at the World Nomad Games, drawing an unfamiliar horse, the match that left him with three broken ribs, and why he keeps going back. Then we shift into Forge Line fieldwear and the gear that has to survive all of it. I share my first impressions of the Oaks Camp pants and jacket after wearing them for projects around my property, and Nick explains the military clothing experience behind their fit, reinforced construction, and washable waxed cotton. We also talk through hunting applications, layering, and the difference between weather resistance and waterproof protection. What we cover: ·         How horseback wrestling works—and why grappling skills are only part of the equation. ·         What Kok Boru is, how teams score, and what makes it so physically demanding. ·         Nick’s World Nomad Games experience and the injury that ended his latest tournament. ·         The challenges of bringing horseback wrestling and Kok Boru to the United States. ·         How Forge Line carried its military clothing experience into civilian fieldwear. ·         My first impressions of the Oaks Camp pants for food plots, fence work, and everyday use. ·         Waxed cotton, reinforced panels, and building a layering system around your activity and conditions.   Check out the ForgeLine Oaks Camp Pant:https://alnk.to/btszPlK   Subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating and review, and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. Share this one with the buddy who thinks his favorite sport is the toughest.   Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article! Check out Drawn West Apparel:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest   00:00:00 Cold open and Drawn West apparel update 00:02:12 Meet Nick Willert: from MMA to horseback wrestling 00:10:02 Horseback wrestling rules, scoring, and strategy 00:18:02 Kok Boru explained: horseback rugby and its traditions 00:24:58 Injuries, weight classes, and competing overseas 00:30:10 Sponsor break: Maverick Hunting Blinds and Mathews 00:33:27 Forge Line fieldwear: military roots and waxed cotton 00:38:02 Oaks Camp pants: fit, comfort, and reinforced construction 00:44:58 Hunting layers, weather resistance, and moisture management 00:56:21 Building a clothing system: jackets, base layers, and rain shells 01:07:31 Nick’s background: Marines, skiing, MMA, and fatherhood 01:11:57 Bringing horseback sports to America and where to follow

    Horseback Wrestling & Kok Boru: Tougher Than MMA? w/ Nick Willert

  3. Oct 16

    How to Choose Hunting Optics: Spotting Scopes, Binoculars & Rangefinders

    How do you choose hunting optics without spending money on magnification and features you don’t need? I break down how to choose a spotting scope, binoculars, and a laser rangefinder for western hunting and whitetail scouting. From angled vs. straight spotting scopes to 10x vs. 12x binoculars, I explain the tradeoffs behind my glassing setup and what I’d look for before upgrading. I use my Maven S3 spotting scope, B6 12x50 binoculars, and RF1 rangefinder to demonstrate, but the buying considerations apply across optics brands. ·         Angled vs. straight spotting scopes—and why I switched to angled ·         Choosing spotting scope magnification to complement your binoculars ·         Why I prefer 12x50 binoculars for western hunting and whitetails ·         When higher-power binoculars might replace a spotting scope ·         Tripod mounting, binocular diopter adjustment, and digiscoping adapters ·         What rangefinder distance ratings mean for different targets ·         Angle compensation, brightness controls, and field/forest modes Subscribe to Drawn West and leave a rating and review. Sign up for the newsletter through the link below, and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. For the hands-on demonstrations, watch on YouTube or Spotify. Stay drawn.   Check out the optics I run from Maven:https://mavenbuilt.com/?utm_source=&utm_medium=drawnwest&utm_content=archery&utm_campaign=bb_maven_2026   Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article! Check out Drawn West Apparel:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest 00:00:00 Intro & Drawn West Updates 00:03:40 Angled vs. Straight SpottingScopes 00:12:45 Scouting Whitetails From YourTruck 00:19:40 Spotting Scope Magnification& Digiscoping 00:22:55 Pairing Spotters With Binoculars 00:25:15 Tripod Mounts &Interchangeable Eyepieces 00:30:50 Choosing Hunting BinocularMagnification 00:36:05 How to Focus Your Binoculars 00:40:00 Rangefinders & AngleCompensation 00:43:20 What Rangefinder DistanceRatings Mean 00:48:50 Rangefinder Brightness &Field/Forest Modes 00:52:15 Tripod Ranging & Maven RFZZoom

    How to Choose Hunting Optics: Spotting Scopes, Binoculars & Rangefinders

  4. Oct 7

    Why Broadheads Fail: Arrow Penetration and Recovery with Dr. Ed Ashby

    Last Day to Win a Custom Bow! Enter at:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/giveaways And get 10x entries when you shop Drawn West Apparel!https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop Your broadhead might work great when everything goes right. But what happens when an elk turns, your arrow catches a shoulder, or the blood trail disappears? I sit down with Dr. Ed Ashby to talk arrow penetration, single-bevel broadheads, and building a hunting arrow for more than a perfect broadside shot. I’ve followed his research since I started changing my arrow setup for elk hunting, and I brought out a box of broadheads to ask the questions I’ve always wondered about. We get into the Natal study, why structural integrity and arrow flight come before chasing high FOC, and what the roughly 650-grain heavy-bone threshold actually means. I also push on the other side of the equation: if my arrow already passes through, could a wider cut help me recover a deer in thick Minnesota cover? Ashby shares his perspective on blood trails, bleeder blades, and why breaking through bone doesn’t guarantee lethal penetration. What we cover: ·         How four unrecovered whitetails sparked Ashby’s arrow-performance research. ·         Lessons from testing 32 broadhead designs during the Natal study. ·         Why you shouldn’t sacrifice arrow flight for higher FOC. ·         How tip shape, ferrule design, and single bevels affect penetration. ·         What the 650-grain threshold does—and doesn’t—tell you. ·         Cutting width, blood trails, and recovering animals when the hit isn’t perfect. If this gives you something to think about before your next hunt, follow the podcast and share it with someone working on their arrow setup. Follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram to keep up with what we’re doing.       Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article! Check out Drawn West Apparel:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest   00:00:00 ARC giveaway final announcement 00:04:09 Dr. Ed Ashby and the origins of his research 00:14:18 Natal study: testing broadheads on real animals 00:22:52 Broadhead failures and bone penetration 00:29:39 Bone deflection, tip design, and single bevels 00:40:57 Recovery records and modern arrow setups 00:45:29 High FOC versus proper arrow flight 00:50:28 The 650-grain threshold and shot selection 00:54:56 Blood trails, cutting width, and bleeder blades 01:14:59 Modern bow testing and African dangerous game 01:31:07 Conservation and close calls in Africa 01:40:04 Heavy-bone thresholds, shot placement, and final takeaways

    Why Broadheads Fail: Arrow Penetration and Recovery with Dr. Ed Ashby

  5. Oct 1

    SFP vs FFP Rifle Scopes: Which One Is Right for Your Hunting Setup?

    Trucker hats are live! Shop the most comfortable blaze orange hats and build some extra entries for the ARC!https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop First focal plane vs. second focal plane scopes does not need to be complicated. The right choice comes down to how you hunt, how far you shoot, and whether you want a simple point-and-shoot setup or more options for dialing and precision.   I break down how FFP and SFP reticles work, what changes as you adjust magnification, and how that affects holdovers, wind holds, and elevation adjustments. I also cover the scope features that actually matter when you are buying one: magnification, objective size, turrets, parallax, throw levers, and more.   Whether you are setting up a rifle for Minnesota whitetails, Western mule deer and elk, deer drives, an AR, or a farm rifle, this will help you choose an optic that fits the way you actually hunt. What we cover in this episode: ·         FFP vs. SFP reticles and what changes when you zoom ·         When a simple SFP scope makes the most sense for whitetails and known-distance hunting ·         Why I prefer FFP for dialing, wind holds, long-range practice, and Western hunting ·         200-yard zeros, MOA, holdovers, and when dialing is the better move ·         Choosing the right magnification range, from 3–12x hunting scopes to 1–10x LPVOs ·         Objective lens size, low-light performance, and the scope features worth paying for ·         When an LPVO makes sense for deer drives, ARs, close-range hunting, and varmint rifles I use Maven scopes as examples because they are what I have in the studio, but these same FFP vs. SFP principles apply across almost every optics brand. If this helps you choose your next rifle scope, subscribe to the Drawn West Podcast, leave a rating and review, and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram.   Don’t forget to claim your 50 bonus entries for the ARC and if you’re looking for even more entries, check out the Drawn West Apparel for even more entries!   https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop         Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article! Check out Drawn West Apparel:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest

    SFP vs FFP Rifle Scopes: Which One Is Right for Your Hunting Setup?

  6. Sep 24

    Drawn West Apparel Is Here: 8 Hunting Shirts and Hoodies With a Story Behind Them

    Most hunting merch is a logo slapped on a shirt nobody actually wants to wear. I didn't want to do that. After months of sketching, the first Drawn West apparel line is live: eight shirts and hoodies built around real hunting stories, inside jokes, and a few statement pieces meant to start a conversation at the airport, at deer camp, or at the trailhead. I go piece by piece through the launch lineup. That includes the OG Hoodie and OG Tee, the Classic Hoodie, the One Country topo shirt with a bugling bull set into the map where I shot my first elk, the Speed Goat pronghorn on a Drawn West chopper, the Spoon & Crockpot Buck, and the 98% Non-Res Plate. I also get into why resident vs non-resident tension out West matters to me, why hunting is more than a score, and how we chose blanks, fit, and halftone DTF printing so the shirts feel good to wear. Then I explain exactly how apparel entries work in the Mathews ARC giveaway, and why it's statistically impossible to buy your way to the bow. No purchase is necessary to enter or win the Mathews ARC giveaway. If you like what we're building, subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating and review, and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. You can check out the apparel at getdrawnwest.com/shop, and you can enter the giveaway at getdrawnwest.com/giveaway and enter this episode’s code word for 50 bonus entries!     Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article! Check out Drawn West Apparel:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/shop   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest   00:00:00 Drawn West apparel is here + Mathews ARC giveaway update 00:02:20 Why we didn't make logo-slapped creator merch 00:03:10 OG Hoodie and OG Tee: colors, fit, and sizing 00:08:14 Classic Hoodie: lighter athletic fit vs heavyweight 00:10:35 One Country: USA topo design and where I shot my first elk 00:13:40 Speed Goat and halftone DTF printing 00:16:05 Spoon & Crockpot Buck: deer hunting is more than a score 00:19:00 98% Non-Res Plate: resident vs non-resident tension 00:24:04 Pricing, 10 entries per dollar, and why you can't buy the giveaway 00:27:52 Why launch apparel now + send in your shirt ideas 00:31:02 Where to shop, new giveaway dashboard, and October 7 live drawing

    Drawn West Apparel Is Here: 8 Hunting Shirts and Hoodies With a Story Behind Them

  7. Sep 17

    Best Deer Blind Yet? Maverick's New XLV Blind Reviewed Live from the Blind

    Shopping for a new box blind and wondering if the upgrades are worth it? I sat down with Kile from Maverick Hunting Blinds inside their brand-new XLV to get an unfiltered first look at what changed this year — nearly double-sized windows, fully pre-assembled panels, and a patent-pending 7-bolt system that builds the whole blind in about 20 minutes. What we cover in this episode: ·         What's new on the XLV: bigger windows, pre-assembled panels, and a redesigned insulated door with full overlap. ·         The patent-pending 7-bolt assembly system and how it locks together in about 20 minutes. ·         How scent-tight the blind really is, including where the sweet spot for deer downwind seems to land. ·         Maverick's new adjustable platform — 5 to 10 feet in six-inch increments, including leveling on a hillside. ·         Hunting with a newborn and young kids, plus a shotgun-to-rifle debate on deer herd quality.   Subscribe to the podcast and follow along on YouTube for the full walkthrough video, and head to drawnwest.com/giveaway to enter the Mathews Arc giveaway with this episode's code word.   Save 10% on the new XLV blind with code DRAWNWEST! https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article!   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest     00:00:00 Rolling for the first in-person episode & meeting Kyle 00:01:19 First podcast ever recorded inside a hunting blind 00:02:06 First impressions of the XLV: bigger windows, better visibility 00:03:40 Scent containment test: guests have no idea we're in here 00:04:20 Pre-assembled panels and the new insulated door 00:05:24 The patent-pending 7-bolt assembly system explained 00:07:09 Just how airtight is this blind? Scent control breakdown 00:10:13 Hunting with kids and a newborn this season 00:14:17 XLV dimensions vs. the all-new XLTM blind 00:15:29 New adjustable platform system: 5 to 10 feet 00:20:06 Bear hunting plans and a close call while turkey hunting 00:26:26 Shotgun vs. rifle: will it improve deer herds?

    Best Deer Blind Yet? Maverick's New XLV Blind Reviewed Live from the Blind

  8. Sep 10

    Why Bare Shaft Tuning Matters the Most, Yet Nobody Does It

    GIVEAWAY: $4000 Mathews Arc Pacakge! Enter Now: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/giveaways Ever wonder why almost nobody in bowhunting content talks about bare shaft tuning — even though it might matter more than any broadhead you'll ever buy? I sat down with Troy Fowler, better known as Ranch Fairy, who's been in on hundreds of archery kills on hogs and whitetail and has helped test broadhead terminal ballistics on Cape Buffalo. We get into why bare shaft tuning gets skipped by almost everyone, why mechanical broadheads lose their cutting edge on impact, and why mass — not speed — is what actually breaks bone. We walk through the real difference between single bevel and mechanical broadheads, how much arrow weight you need before a broadhead can call itself a "bone breaker," and why blood trail distance comes down to shot placement more than broadhead choice. Troy also breaks down lessons from Ed Ashby's terminal ballistics research, including why a blunter, single-bevel design outperformed sharper designs on Cape Buffalo. There's a bonus code word in this episode worth 50 giveaway entries for the Mathews ARC giveaway. What we cover in this episode: ·         Why bare shaft tuning is the one step nobody talks about, and why Troy himself still avoids it on his own arrows. ·         Single bevel vs. mechanical broadheads — why mechanical blades take on damage the instant they deploy into hide, hair, and bone. ·         Why you need 600+ grains of arrow mass before a "bone breaking" broadhead actually breaks bone ·         The vital V approach for shortening blood trails in thick cover, and why aiming close to the crease matters more than broadhead choice ·         What Ed Ashby's Cape Buffalo terminal ballistics testing revealed about broadhead shape, penetration, and pass-through rates. ·         Why time-of-flight at 60 yards is roughly equivalent to a 600-yard rifle shot, and why that changes ethical shot distance. If this helps you rethink your arrow setup, subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating and review, and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. And go enter the Mathews ARC giveaway at getdrawnwest.com/giveaway — the code word from this episode is worth 50 entries!       Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article!   FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWESThttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestSave 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20https://www.tactacam.com/Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.comhttps://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest

    Why Bare Shaft Tuning Matters the Most, Yet Nobody Does It
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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.

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    Drawn West with Brian Krebs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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