Elk Talk

In this Episode (54) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk llamas and elk hunting with Beau Baty of Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas.  Topics covered include the history of llamas, maintenance in the backcountry, max loads, what they eat, how to rent them, conflicts with bears and wolves, where they can go, temperament, comparison to horses and goats, durability, longevity, trailering and transporting, and a ton of other questions that relate to renting high quality pack llamas for your elk hunting.

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In this episode (53) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are again taking listener questions.  Topics covered include which season dates to hunt, OTC every year or glory tags every ten years, llamas are your friend, learning your area, using OTC asyour fall back, too much pressure in Wilderness, low-point tags, how to get multiple tags each year, 350# of meat from a spike bull, heaviest loads, archers and muzzleloaders at the same time, glory tags, and many other questions listeners have submitted.

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In this Episode (52) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy discuss elk hunting in Idaho and a summary of the tag application season.  Topics covered include Idaho drawing systems, using ID as a safety net, deadlines, strategy to get the most value, long-term trends from preference point systems, point creep, reasonable expectations, new RMEF membership, and other topics that will make sure you go elk hunting in 2020.

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In this Episode (51) of the Elk Talk Podcast Randy and Corey talk about ticks, disease, social distancing, new RMEF Sportsman Membership, Oregon elk applications and elk hunting, point  systems a benefit or detriment, hunting multiple states, changing apps based on current info, predictive or historical strategies, over the counter ideas, point creep is expected, point buyers, getting your money's worth, we're all non-residents somewhere, a resident hunting perspective, and man other tangents having little to do with elk hunting.

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In this Episode (50) of the Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy address some of the many questions they receive from listeners.  Topics covered include limited-entry once a decade or OTC every year, no substitute for time in the woods, amazing weekend warriors, consistently successful elk hunters, tricks learned, know your landscape to know your elk, factors when choosing OTC units, what information matters, choosing places that fit your hunting style, move or stay, how long to wait, practice v. training, prepare for field situations, intuitive or purposeful, mental focus, thick brush, open country calling, let the elk determine the setup, and other listener questions.

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In this Episode (49) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey start talking about maps and other tools and end up covering more topics than imagined; what drives elk locations, topography, terrain, needs, time of year, investing in your knowledge, gear purchasing is a crutch, nothing beats experience, to kill and elk you have to find an elk, 90% of the elk are in 10% of the terrain, using maps to eliminate where elk aren't, and many other topics that will help you find elk at all times of the season.

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In this episode (48) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about elk hunting in Colorado.  Topics covered include how to get a limited entry tag, deadlines, how the draw works, preference points, over the counter options, building points, point creep, season types and dates, long and short-term plans, costs, elk hunting access, and changes to the Colorado elk hunting regulations for 2020.

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In this Episode (47) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey solve their technology struggles to record a discussion about Montana elk hunting.  Topics include, deadlines, how to get a tag, how the draw works, season lengths, general v. limited entry tags, areas to consider, grizzly bears, prices, why so complicated, why you should apply in MT, and lots of other ideas to consider before the April 1, 2020 deadline.

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In this Episode (46) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy give an overview of drawing your elk tag in New Mexico.  New Mexico a great elk state, made better by not having a point system for non-resident applicants.  Topics discussed are non-resident quotas, how the draw works, using all three choices, season dates, deadlines, strategies to improve your chances, and the quick overview that gets you started if New Mexico is on your list of elk states to hunt.

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In Episode 45 of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover all the details of applying for elk tags in Utah and Nevada.  Topics covered include long-term strategies, realistic expectations, difficult draw odds, how the draw systems work, how the point systems work, general overview of season dates, budget allocations and priority, and other ideas new applicants should consider when adding Utah and Nevada to their application states.

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