Elk Talk

By Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen

All elk, all the time, and only elk. Hunting elk is the aspirational pinnacle for most American hunters. Corey Jacobsen, 10-time World Elk Calling Champion, and Randy Newberg, long-time public land hu... more

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Number 1: Early Season Archery Strategy with Remi Warren | Episode 171
In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are joined by guest Remi Warren to share strategies for early-season archery elk hunting. They discuss how to handle the transition from late summer to pre-rut, covering scouting tactics, calling techniques, and adapting to variables like heat, drought, and moon phase. They then shift to one of everyone's favorite topics - gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 28, 20261h 31min
Number 2: Big Game Week Recap - Congrats Corey! | Episode 170
In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey recap their experiences attending the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's first Big Game Week in Missoula, Montana. Corey talks about winning the world elk calling championship, and then they cover effective hunting strategies, essential gear choices, and the value of hunting dark timber. Finally, they explore important conservation topics, such as the impact of logging and invasive species on elk habitat during drought conditions, and celebrating the dedicated efforts of RMEF volunteers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13, 20261h 25min
Number 3: Peak Rut Elk Strategies; September 15-21 | Episode 153
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 12, 202557min
Number 4: Ice Cream, Mental Discipline, and Gearing Up For Elk Season | Episode 168
Randy and Corey discuss their preparations for the upcoming elk season and answer listener questions on hunting tactics, rifle gear, and the mental discipline needed for successful solo outings. Other discussion points include forest management strategies, the importance of public land access, and legislative efforts aimed at wildfire prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 09, 20261h 23min
Number 5: 2025 Wrap Up - The One That Got Away | Episode 158
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
December 30, 20251h 23min