<p>Dogs running deer, a 200-yard muzzleloader shot, a misfire on the follow up, and an 8-point that somehow stood there forever… this one was chaos in the best (and worst) way.</p><p>Brian kicks off with two quick updates: the 2025 Colorado mule deer full film is live on YouTube, and a listener question from Joe that turns into a solid breakdown on picking your anchor elk state as a solo hunter. He talks rifle vs archery realities, why repetition matters more than “perfect” tags, and how he’d rotate Montana/Colorado (and maybe Idaho) to stack reps without waiting 10–15 years.</p><p>Then we get into Minnesota muzzleloader season: a herd gets pushed by two pet dogs, a big buck pauses at 200, the shot breaks, and the follow-up turns into click… click… click. Next morning: blood, pines, and a fast recovery—plus what this long-range muzzleloader setup has changed for his CRP farm hunts.</p><p>Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the full Colorado Mule Deer Film:<br><a href="https://youtu.be/sIqJk35O7Bs" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/sIqJk35O7Bs</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><strong>FREE Drawn West Application Calendar</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.getdrawnwest.com/freeproducts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.getdrawnwest.com/freeproducts</a> <br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a><br>RTIC Coolers– Keep Your Meat Cold!<br><a href="https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers</a><br>Okuma Fishing– Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers!<br><a href="https://alnk.to/31sVDzF" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alnk.to/31sVDzF</a><br>First MonthFREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE <a href="https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE</a><br>Save $150 onSteelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE <a href="https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q</a><br>Save 10% onOllin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS <br>https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb<br></p><p></p><p><strong>00:00 Colorado mule deer full filmannouncement</strong></p><p><strong>02:08 Listener question: solo elkstruggles + point situation</strong></p><p><strong>04:35 What makes an “anchor elk state”</strong></p><p><strong>06:00 Rifle vs archery elk when you huntsolo</strong></p><p><strong>08:04 Why Wyoming general isn’t a truecornerstone state</strong></p><p><strong>10:24 Colorado as a cornerstone (pressure+ future changes)</strong></p><p><strong>12:43 Montana general strategy and the“point weirdness”</strong></p><p><strong>14:30 A practical rotation plan for elkhunting more often</strong></p><p><strong>16:49 Minnesota muzzleloader: whylong-range matters</strong></p><p><strong>23:08 Dogs push deer + the 200-yard shot+ misfire chaos</strong></p><p><strong>34:17 Blood trail, fast recovery, andseason wrap</strong></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>