In this episode (88) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy share the mic with Gabe Jenkins, Director of Information and Education at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources.  This is an in depth discussion of how Kentucky developed the largest elk herd in the eastern US.  Topics covered include the history or this transplant, the history of elk in Kentucky, public involvement in elk expansion, how it works with 90% private land, current population levels, efforts to expand within Kentucky, using this herd for seed stock in other states, hunting opportunities and how hunting is allocated, challenges ahead, and many other topics that show this grand endeavor as a real life example of Conservation In Action.

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In this episode (87) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are joined by Remi Warren who proclaims that September is for being loud.  Topics covered are about elk, elk, and more elk.  Remi talks about his preferred archery strategies, his aggressive calling, how to think like an elk, give bulls what they want to hear, how finding bulls is the hard part, how the setup is the key, you don't have to be a great caller to be a great elk hunter, and a lot more "Elk Talk Gold."

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In this episode (86) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy take on a lot of random reader topics relevant to winter and application season.  Those topics include Utah and New Mexico deadlines, burning points, shed antler facts, shed hunting complications and seasons, with it being application seasons, we do a round up of many quirks found in the western elk states, how tag allocations are made, legislators creating wildlife policy, elk move anticipating hunting pressure, impacts on regulation changes in neighboring states, how long is too long of season, travel management plans to protect elk, volunteering for RMEF, and a list of other random topics that are relevant to the time of year and times of our society.

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In this episode (85) of Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy cover the Arizona draw system, including deadlines, fees, and how the system works.  After that, the discussion goes to "Destination Elk," junking the western state point systems, what's your resident elk tag cost, Bulls for Billionaires, killing bulls to lower elk numbers, changes to non-resident tag allocations, wildlife resources for a specific business group, wolves and rainbows, Corey is a point creep, RMEF access and conservation works, changes to existing point systems, "Commit or get," grassroots in Washington state, missing deadlines, sitting on a cactus, world's best grouse seasoning, and other random ramblings on a cold February morning.

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In this episode, Randy and Corey give their annual update about elk hunting in Wyoming and the details of the Wyoming limited entry draw process.  Topics covered include deadlines, preference points, random draw chances, GENERAL tag options, season dates and allowed weapon types, point buyers and point creep, guide requirements, non-resident tag allocation formula, Special v. Regular draw, and all other things you need to apply in Wyoming for 2022.

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In this episode, Corey and Randy have Brice Bishop and David Brinker as guests from Peax Equipment, sponsors of Corey's Destination Elk- Season 4.  Topics covered include camp gear built for hunters and by hunters, the new concept for Destination Elk, nerding out on headlamps, weight versus comfort, why to use trekking poles, strong winds and tents, sleeping bags, teepee tents, the hard work required to film and edit seven different hunting camps as part of a single series, and other topics of camp gear.

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In this Episode (82) Corey and Randy talk about what they do in the off season to research possible areas, looking at maps, trying to replicate the areas where you've seen elk, using maps for research, why you choose the camp you do, flexibility and mobility, define a sanctuary, differences in hunting pressure, value of boots on the ground, stuck in a funk, changing up what isn't working, best elk hunters you might never know, point buyers and point creep, and other topics for the upcoming elk applications and seasons.

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In this episode Corey and Randy take up the topic mentioned previously, hunting spot etiquette and public land courtesy. Topics covered include sharing hunting spots, having spots shared, how to not ruin friendships, how to handle public land spots with strangers, First Come - First to Hunt doctrine, blocking trailheads, and a lot of tangents about upcoming seasons and applications.

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In this episode (80) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy discuss how the 2021 season went for them and for the audience who has submitted questions. That turns the discussion to the 2022 planning season, including discussion of the Idaho non-resident elk tag gymnastics, the deadlines for Alaska and why Corey will never hunt elk there, what the 2022 elk forecast might be for Arizona, and Corey pries some mountain goat stories from Randy who gives a brief play-by-play to include his poor shooting talent at steep uphill angles, all wrapped by commentary about Montana declaring elk to be a species worth of obliteration.

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In this episode (79) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about late season elk hunting.  Topics covered include weather and elements, safety and survival, what you don't know can kill you, learning the hard way, late elk behavior, bachelor groups are easier to find, hypothermia, basic to spend the night in the woods, changes to Colorado and Utah, deadlines for Idaho and Alaska, and other topics on the minds of elk hunters with late season tags.

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