In this Episode (27) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are at the annual Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Rendezvous taking live questions from the audience.  Audience questions include proper boot fit, blisters, socks, first or last week of season, private land refugees, late season cow elk, first elk hunt, favorite elk hunt experience, hunting with your kids, calling wolf-conditioned elk, hunting the equinox period, can you bugling too much, whitetail skills for elk, sticking to your plan, short day hunts, calling to fight, sticking with a spot, dissing Utah, solo setups, late season cow elk, slowing down to hunt with elderly hunters, and a host of other ideas from the audience.

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In this Episode (026) of the Elk Talk Podcast, John Barklow discusses outer layers, including science and how that drives technology.  Hunting elk brings all sorts of bad weather conditions.  John explains how the proper outer layer is your protection against those elements.  Topics covered include membranes, evaporation rates, humidity equilibrium, heat loss from wind and evaporation, DWR surfaces, weight from moisture absorption, seams and leakage, breathable rain gear, and a lot of shop talk about designing and building high performance outer layers.

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In this Bonus Episode of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover Corey's home state of Idaho.  Topics covered include deadlines, how the Idaho draw works, a tangent against point systems, ID OTC Heaven, choose your weapon, hunting among wolves and grizzlies, archery or rifle, license requirements, fees, maximizing your investment, two bull elk tags, youth options, RMEF Idaho projects, Elk Camp, and many other topics that will get you hunting Idaho elk.

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In this Episode (24) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford from Angry Spike Productions talk to Corey and Randy about archery hunting Roosevelt elk.  Topics covered are close range redefined, terrain for coastal elk, thick as thick gets, aggressive or passive calling, go to them, limited shot selection, habituated elk, small home ranges, best dates for Rosies, jungle calling tactics, scouting pays off, persistence, knowing the terrain, being mobile, stay or move if no reply, and many other tricks from guys who has spent decades tagging Roosevelt elk in the coast ranges.

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In this Episode (23) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover topics related to applying for, and hunting, elk in Oregon.  Topics include how the system works, deadlines, over-the-counter, spike only, cow elk, archery and rifle, Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain Elk, early season, late season, non-resident perspectives, license requirements, point system, season dates, and a ton of other Oregon tidbits.

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In this episode (22) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are joined by Mark and Jeff Skousen, two of the most fit elk hunters you will meet.  Topics covered include elk hunting is supposed to be fun, fitness makes it more fun, how find motivation, calories in-out, hunting with horses, beyond backcountry, when fitness matters, diet versus exercise, public land hunts, general season elk, over-the-counter options, and a host of other topics that will help you find motivation to make elk hunting fun while improving your fitness. 

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In this Episode (21) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are joined by Tyler Crockett, fanatic elk hunter, bull rider, and owner of Pure Elevation Productions.  Topics covered in this episode are shed antlers, shed hunting ethics, Jackson Hole antler rodeo, call-in and set-up scenarios, why bull riders make good elk hunters, antlers as money or souvenirs, scouting while hunting for sheds, archery elk tactics, wolf hunting, wolf impacts on elk habits, Hunt Of A Lifetime program, helping others hunt, elk in timber, hunting burns, open country elk, Northwest Archery Challenge, summer practice, and a variety of other elk hunting topics.

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In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy explore all details of hunting elk in Colorado, with a bit of tangent about wolves and other requests from listeners.  Topics covered include Colorado draw system for non-residents, over the counter options, season dates, costs, deadlines, using your points, realistic expectations, elk conservation, state trust land rules, and other topics helpful in hunting elk in Colorado.

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In this Episode (19) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy explain how you might draw an elk tag in New Mexico this year.  Going through all the destination elk states, the guys are explaining how you can hunt elk every year.  Topics covered in this episode are the nuances of the New Mexico draw system, using all three choices, mixing weapon types, no point system, glory tags, your time horizons, mid-term plan, easier draw means harder conditions, getting the most from your investment, spot and stalk versus calling elk, rifle, muzzy, and archery options, and many other topics related to hunting elk in New Mexico.

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In this episode (18) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy continue the discussion of hunting elk every year.  Topics covered focus on Montana elk hunting and cover the non-resident application system, deadlines, limited entry, general tags, archery options, long seasons, public land, hunting pressure, seasonal movements, grizzly bears, wolves, and many other topics related to Montana elk hunting.  Hunt elk every year.  Montana is a great option.

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