In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy wrap up their thoughts on the 2025 season and start planning ahead for the new opportunities that might come in 2026. Topics covered include the Wyoming and Arizona non-resident elk draws, Randy's archery elk debacle, post-shot recovering challenges, shot angles, when things seem perfect but they aren't, and many other side channels that may or may not have anything to do with elk hunting.

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On this episode of Elk Talk, Corey Jacobsen and Randy Newberg dive deep into Idaho's brand-new nonresident draw system for general deer and elk tags. They break down the critical December 5th-15th application window, explain the new party application rules, and walk through the confusing but crucial deadlines you can't afford to miss. But they also swap stories from the season, from tough late-October hunts to helping Ted Roosevelt IV fill his elk tag.

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On this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take a practical deep dive into late-season elk hunting. They break down why November and December can be one of the most effective times to fill a tag, shifting the focus from the post-rut to the predictable patterns of bachelor groups and food sources. They cover essential strategies, from understanding elk dispersal based on forage and sanctuary to leveraging migration maps and identifying landscapes untouched by cattle. Randy and Corey also discuss how to stay warm and glass all day, turning the harsh conditions of late fall into your greatest advantage.

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In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen dive deep into one of the most challenging phases of the season: the post-rut rifle hunt. They break down exactly how mature bull behavior changes after the peak rut, explaining why these smart, pressured animals become solitary and retreat to secure "sanctuaries" other hunters avoid. If you're struggling to find bulls after the rut shuts off, this episode is your essential guide to hunting smarter in the post-rut.

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In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 22-30, what we define as the Peak Estrus Season that is a continuation of the Peak Rut. We account for the moon phase (new moon to half moon), the influence fall equinox has on rutting activity, difficulty of pulling herd bulls from their cows, best tactics for bulls at this time of the season, the opportunity at mature satellite bulls, and many other ideas to consider at you hunt bulls during this Peak Estrus period.

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In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 15-21, what we define as the start of the Peak Rut Season, accounting for moon phase (new moon), even more hunting pressure, location of bulls in relation to cows with older bulls now controlling the herds, best calling tactics for bulls at this time of the season, how to use water as a tool, and many other ideas to consider at you hunt bulls during this Peak Rut Season period.

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In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 8-14, what we define as the Pre-rut period, accounting for moon

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In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 1-7, what we define as the Early Season, accounting for moon phase (full moon), hunting pressure, location of bulls in relation to cows, best calling tactics for bulls at this time of the season, how to use water as a tool, and many other ideas to consider at you hunt bulls during this Early Season period.

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Corey and Randy take a few listener questions and talk about what they are doing to get ready for the upcoming elk season. Archery practice, broadhead selection, equipment tuning, scouting with maps and boots on the ground, getting things taken care of for extended times from home, and a few tangents about Randy's summer projects as a handyman.

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Corey and Randy are joined by Steve Decker, Chief Revenue Officer at RMEF. Topics covered include the mission priorities of RMEF, how such mission work is accomplished on the ground, and how it is funded. Insight to the expectations members, volunteers, donors, and other supporters have of RMEF. And a lot of other discussion as to how RMEF is the effective advocate for elk and elk hunters.

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