Elk Talk

In this episode (insert episode #) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about Randy's misfortune in Portland. Other topics include applications in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Montana. Also covered are many listener questions and comments ranging from close encounters, to detailed questions on Colorado elk units, to the many ways we all make mistakes when filling our tag seems to be so close at hand, and many other rabbit holes that seem to come out of nowhere.

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In this episode (103) of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take more listener questions. Topics covered include losing access and consequences to hunting, nothing happens in a vacuum, competition for tags, the great hunter migration to Idaho, what if Colorado ends OTC elk hunts, cow tags and opportunity, Destination Elk, Corey's wolf trapping, Randy's hunting pass, getting bulls closer, solo archery hunting, thick terrain shots, and many more rabbit holes.

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In this Episode (#102) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy answer many viewer questions. Topics covered include Corey's diet, Randy's sugar problems, Arizona draw deadlines, moon phases, best archery dates, why not Washington, hunting thick timber, getting bulls to move those last few yards, black bear impacts on hunting locations and tactics, and some very irrelevant marriage advice for any aspiring elk hunter. 

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In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy grills Corey about his goals and expectations when he built the University of Elk Hunting. The course is designed to help elk hunters, as is this podcast. Topics covered include teaching rather than telling, the benefit of mistakes and failures, basic principles of elk education, investment in your knowledge base, generic questions deserve generic answers and Corey's mystery hunt for Randy. Go to OutdoorClass.com and use promo code ELKTALK if you want to learn more about the University of Elk Hunting.

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EPISODE 100!–WE MADE IT! In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy answer more listener emails. Happy to be inside during the bitter cold, Randy and Corey cover joyful topics of a Christmas podcast, Randy's political promises, supportive spouse emails, hunting for adventure and intrigue, Corey's workout routine, holiday weight gain, determination trumps talent, how Randy's elk hunting benefited from being the worst basketball player of all time, determination and work ethic make good elk hunters, use all five fouls, don't leave anything on the table, and many other life lessons applied to elk hunting.

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Following some technology failures and Randy being sick, Corey and Randy FINALLY get a chance to answer listener questions. Topics covered include the Idaho non-resident draw debacle, the upcoming Alaska elk draw, changes happening in Wyoming and Colorado, what to expect for changes in 2023 and 2024, and other topics from listeners interested in elk hunting in 2023. Thanks for your patience.

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In this episode (98), Corey and Randy wrap up the 2022 elk season with viewer questions, Corey's Idaho rifle elk hunt that went sour, and Randy's Montana hunt that could have gone better than ruining his lower lumbar. Topics covered include hunting partner nightmares, the importance of advocacy to hunting's future, the myth that conservation doesn't need hunting, electric chainsaws, bad mountain roads, llamas, backaches, getting old, and a lot of other funny topics where the humor comes at our expense.

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In this episode (97) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy find time to give another mid-season field report. With Randy fresh off two Wyoming elk hunts and Corey back from an Idaho elk hunt for Outfitters for Hope, the topics covered reflect on what has worked and what hasn’t worked. Success often provides helpful reminders, and no hunt is complete without a few failed efforts to reinforce lessons. Topics covered include bugling in the waning days of the peak rut, the benefits of calling whenever the urge strikes, using llamas, competing with horses, and knowing when to push harder or retreat for the next day.

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In this episode (96) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are in the middle of elk season and have a short time to catch up and compare notes. Corey and crew have been in Idaho and Colorado, with many archery encounters to share with listeners. Randy has been hunting Montana with a week diversion to Idaho to help his buddy Scott on a Supertag hunt. Many days afield always result in some good stories and valuable lessons to share with listeners. This midseason 2022 update is a story session worth listening to.

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In this episode (95) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about the fine details of closing the deal when you have the close encounter.  Topics covered include, wind tricks, what a bull is looking for when he comes in, that infamous "hang up" bull and what he is really doing, calling solo, the benefits of a team approach, and a lot of other topics Randy asks Corey that relate to archery elk hunting.

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