Elk Talk

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EP 32: Cow Elk Hunting Strategies Aug 02, 2019

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In this Episode (32) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy finally get to this long-promised episode about hunting cow/antlerless elk. Ideas covered include hunting for meat, excitement about taking any elk, raghorn or cow, lead cows are smart, hunting over water, calling for cows, archery season cow elk, late season cows, food is cow's year-round need, find the food and find the cows, winter range, transition range, weather-related movements, all food is not created equal, did we mention food sources, use water when it's scarce, hunt for your own reasons, and a long list of questions from listeners about cow elk hunting.

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EP 31: Elk Camp Q&A - Part 2 of 2 Jul 26, 2019

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In this episode (31) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are attending the RMEF Elk Camp in Park City, Utah where they are hosting their second live Q&A session. In this last of two live Q&A sessions, topics covered include aggressive calling strategies, calling in open terrain, spot and stalk, setting up on water, think about your set-up, dark timber elk densities, post-rut rifle tactics, what does a sanctuary look like, scout for cows to find the bulls, disappearing elk, scouting for rut areas, pack contents, magic circle of the rut, patience or aggression, hot weather tactics, and many other audience questions.

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EP 30: Elk Camp Q&A - Part 1 of 2 Jul 21, 2019

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In this episode (30) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy have rejoined from a short summer respite and are attending the RMEF Elk Camp in Park City, Utah where they are hosting a live Q&A session with the audience. In this first of two live Q&A sessions, topics covered include calling strategies, set-up, disturbed elk, high pressured over-the-counter units, ideas for new elk hunters, resources for elk behavior, elk needs, advocating for elk, filming your hunts for memories, elk dispersal in wet years, early season elk tactics, cow elk ideas, and many more elk questions from the audience.

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EP 29: Spot & Stalk Elk with Ryan Lampers Jun 21, 2019

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In this Episode (29) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy share the mics with Ryan and Hillary Lampers of the Hunt, Harvest, Health podcast. Topics covered include healthy hunting, elk ninjas, spot and stalk, slow is still too fast, archery in October, post-rut archery, locating bugles, anti-cow calling, Roosevelt bulls, Washington elk, benefit of mentors, mistakes lead to success, mouth calling, be one to arrow one, sixth senses, right day right time right bull, locating at night, you are your competition, when it becomes stressful, fun is success, how confident are you, when you know it's perfect, and a lot of other topics about spot and stalk elk hunting.

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EP 28: Hunting or Photography - Bow or Camera Jun 14, 2019

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In this Episode (28) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Randy talks to Jason Loftus, Utah elk fanatic and amazing wildlife photographer. Topics covered include Utah elk hunting, waiting lists, photography improving hunting skills, rifle hunting in the rut, hunting with family, kids are most fun, cow elk hunting, glory tag pressures, managing for harvested age class, photography at close range, learning animal behaviors to capture the images, better field photos, camera gear, video or still images, "one size doesn't fit all," cameras are like bows or rifles, getting super close, long arming, shadows, light, sun angles, images respect the hunt/animal, images convey hunting for food, and many other lessons a hunter learns from photography.

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EP 27: Elk Talk Q&A from BHA Rendezvous Jun 07, 2019

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In this Episode (27) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are at the annual Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Rendezvous taking live questions from the audience. Audience questions include proper boot fit, blisters, socks, first or last week of season, private land refugees, late season cow elk, first elk hunt, favorite elk hunt experience, hunting with your kids, calling wolf-conditioned elk, hunting the equinox period, can you bugling too much, whitetail skills for elk, sticking to your plan, short day hunts, calling to fight, sticking with a spot, dissing Utah, solo setups, late season cow elk, slowing down to hunt with elderly hunters, and a host of other ideas from the audience.

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EP 26: The Science of Outer Layers with John Barklow May 24, 2019

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In this Episode (026) of the Elk Talk Podcast, John Barklow discusses outer layers, including science and how that drives technology. Hunting elk brings all sorts of bad weather conditions. John explains how the proper outer layer is your protection against those elements. Topics covered include membranes, evaporation rates, humidity equilibrium, heat loss from wind and evaporation, DWR surfaces, weight from moisture absorption, seams and leakage, breathable rain gear, and a lot of shop talk about designing and building high performance outer layers.

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Bonus Episode - Hunt Idaho Elk This Year May 17, 2019

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In this Bonus Episode of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover Corey's home state of Idaho. Topics covered include deadlines, how the Idaho draw works, a tangent against point systems, ID OTC Heaven, choose your weapon, hunting among wolves and grizzlies, archery or rifle, license requirements, fees, maximizing your investment, two bull elk tags, youth options, RMEF Idaho projects, Elk Camp, and many other topics that will get you hunting Idaho elk.

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EP 24: Archery Roosevelt Elk with Angry Spike Productions May 10, 2019

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In this Episode (24) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford from Angry Spike Productions talk to Corey and Randy about archery hunting Roosevelt elk. Topics covered are close range redefined, terrain for coastal elk, thick as thick gets, aggressive or passive calling, go to them, limited shot selection, habituated elk, small home ranges, best dates for Rosies, jungle calling tactics, scouting pays off, persistence, knowing the terrain, being mobile, stay or move if no reply, and many other tricks from guys who has spent decades tagging Roosevelt elk in the coast ranges.

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EP 23: Hunt Oregon Elk This Year; Here's How Apr 26, 2019

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In this Episode (23) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover topics related to applying for, and hunting, elk in Oregon. Topics include how the system works, deadlines, over-the-counter, spike only, cow elk, archery and rifle, Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain Elk, early season, late season, non-resident perspectives, license requirements, point system, season dates, and a ton of other Oregon tidbits.

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