Elk Talk

In this Episode (44) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy pick listener questions.  Topics covered include wind, thermals, scent management, difference between wind and  thermals, fooling an elk's nose, reading thermals, why the winds change, investment in your knowledge, no short cuts, gadgets as a substitute for experience, spend money on hunts first and gear later, and other topics from listeners who have sent comments.

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In this Episode (43) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover all aspects of getting an Arizona elk tag.  And, if you don't get a tag at least how to build points for future years.  Topics covered include how the draw works, short-term and long-term ideas, units that avoid the 10% non-resident cap, big tag reductions for 2020, build points for youth inexpensively, what season type gives you the best odds, why waiting may cost you, use both of your choices, how to get permanent bonus points, and a pile of other topics to help you hunt elk in Arizona.

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In this Episode (42) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey give an overview the Wyoming non-resident elk drawing for 2020.  Big changes in draw dates, when refunds will be issued, all of which force hunters to make adjustments to how they apply in Wyoming for 2020.  Also discussed are other Wyoming-centric topics such as grizzly bears, wilderness areas, archery seasons, General tags, archery seasons, and all things related to elk hunting in Wyoming.

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In this Episode (41) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy take questions that have been submitted by listeners.  Topics covered include elk hunting budgets, how to apply in multiple states with a $1,000 budget, money-saving tips, prioritizing, analyzing ROI for each state applied for, top priority to find elk in each of the seasons of elk, how late do elk bugle, calling in October and November, and other tangents to topics submitted by listeners.

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In this Episode (40) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about wolves, wolf hunting, wolf management, wolf politics, some recent wolf hunts they have been on, wolf reintroduction, Colorado wolf issues, and more stuff about wolves.  Yeah, a bit of elk hunting makes it into the conversation also.

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In this Episode (39) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey give an elk season update of where they have been and what has transpired.  Topics covered include reports from public land elk hunts in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, New Mexico, both archery and rifle, ranging from early season hunts in late August to late season hunts in November.  

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In this episode (38) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy discuss non-resident hunters/hunting and how non-residents are often consider the problem of all things hunting related.  Topics covered include, what NR hunters contribute, hunting as a non-resident, pricing disparity, allocation of opportunity, do we need someone to blame, vocal minority, want to pay more, and other topics that arise when talk trends toward sharing the hills with non-residents.

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While Corey is out in the field, Randy sits down with Karrson Koivisto (Product Manager of Knives and Cutting Tools) and Andrew Gritzbaugh (GM and head of marketing) from Gerber Gear. 

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In this Episode (36) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey talk about the important issues of meat care in hot temps.  Many people are rightfully concerned about caring for an elk during hot spells.  Topics covered include having a plan, fast and furious to start, get the hide off, getting it cooled down, heat ruins meat, mass and heat transfer, wind and shade, teamwork, once it is cooled, hanging meat in warm temps, bone on or bone off, transporting it home, and many other topics that will make sure you meat gets out of the field and into your freezer in fine table condition.

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In this episode (35) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are doing another live audience Q&A session from the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky, MT.  Topics covered include lots of elk calling questions, archery elk set up ideas and mistakes, transition ranges, cow elk hunting, importance of water compared to food, what makes a sanctuary, late season tactics, glassing when and where, RMEF public access initiatives, and many other audience questions related to elk and elk hunting.

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