The key to DIY Western hunting is hard earned knowledge of an area—and that's likely going to take more than one epic trip.⁠ ⁠ If you’re an Eastern whitetail hunter, it’s easy to form a grandiose idea of Western hunting. After all, there’s a propensity for Americans to fantasize about high adventure in the West. When those fantasies are paired with endless podcast episodes and social media posts all about how great it is to hunt elk, antelope, and mule deer, well, it makes for a powerful cocktail. But a more sober look at DIY Western hunting reveals that it’s not always as fun and definitely never as easy as it’s made to seem. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile to see why 🔗⁠ ⁠ #hunting #huntingseason #huntingtrip #westernhunting #diyhunt #elkhunting #muledeerhunting #antelopehunting #outdoors #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: alexrobinson_mn⁠ Story by: alexrobinson_mn