East Meets West Hunt

Ep. 384: Habits of the MOST Successful Elk Hunters with Zach Bowhay

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Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Bowhay of Hunt DIY and Elk Hunt. Zach has been successful elk hunting with any and all tactics. They discuss the challenges for obtaining elk tags and a plan to still get them, adapting tactics as landscapes change, the mental part of elk hunting, hunting the same spot vs. new areas, understanding elk behavior, what the characteristics of the best elk hunters are, and much more!


Topics:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro
  • 00:06:52 - The Growing Interest in Whitetail Hunting Among Western Hunters
  • 00:14:54 - Challenges of Obtaining Elk Tags in Idaho
  • 00:25:34 - Managing Populations and Balancing Opportunity and Experience
  • 00:31:09 - Adapting Tactics for Success in Changing Hunting Landscapes
  • 00:34:26 - Adaptability and Continuous Learning
  • 00:44:55 - The Importance of Putting in the Time and Effort
  • 00:48:30 - The Mental Aspect of Elk Hunting: Grit and Perseverance
  • 00:53:46 - Preparation and Controlling the Controllables
  • 01:05:40 - The Value of Familiar Spots and Exploring New Areas
  • 01:13:03 - The Value of Learning Different Hunting Techniques
  • 01:19:33 - Understanding Elk Behavior for Successful Spot and Stalk Hunts
  • 01:25:34 - The Importance of Having a Plan and Being Adaptable
  • 01:34:58 - Building a Network of Reliable Hunting Partners


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