Elk Talk

In this Episode (51) of the Elk Talk Podcast Randy and Corey talk about ticks, disease, social distancing, new RMEF Sportsman Membership, Oregon elk applications and elk hunting, point  systems a benefit or detriment, hunting multiple states, changing apps based on current info, predictive or historical strategies, over the counter ideas, point creep is expected, point buyers, getting your money's worth, a resident hunting perspective, and man other tangents having little to do with elk hunting.

In this Episode (50) of the Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy address questions from listeners.  Topics covered include rare limited-entry v. OTC every year, time in the woods, weekend warriors, consistent success, know your landscape to know your elk, factors when choosing OTC units, what information matters, choose what fits your style, move or stay, practice v. training, intuitive or purposeful, mental focus, thick brush, open country calling, let the elk determine the setup, and other listener questions

In this Episode (49) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey start talking about maps and other tools and end up covering more topics than imagined; what drives elk locations, topography, terrain, needs, time of year, investing in your knowledge, gear purchasing is a crutch, nothing beats experience, to kill and elk you have to find an elk, 90% of the elk are n 10% of the terrain, using maps to eliminate where elk aren't, and many other topics that will help you find elk at all times of the season.

In this episode (48) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about elk hunting in Colorado.  Topics covered include how to get a limited entry tag, deadlines, how the draw works, preference points, over the counter options, building points, point creep, season types and dates, long and short-term plans, costs, elk hunting access, and changes to the Colorado elk hunting regulations for 2020.

In this Episode (47) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey solve their technology struggles to record a discussion about Montana elk hunting.  Topics include, deadlines, how to get a tag, how the draw works, season lengths, general v. limited entry tags, areas to consider, grizzly bears, prices, why so complicated, why you should apply in MT, and lots of other ideas to consider before the April 1, 2020 deadline.

In this Episode (46) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy give an overview of drawing your elk tag in New Mexico.  New Mexico a great elk state, made better by not having a point system for non-resident applicants.  Topics discussed are non-resident quotas, how the draw works, using all three choices, season dates, deadlines, strategies to improve your chances, and the quick overview that gets you started if New Mexico is on your list of elk states to hunt.

In Episode 45 of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover all the details of applying for elk tags in Utah and Nevada.  Topics covered include long-term strategies, realistic expectations, difficult draw odds, how the draw systems work, how the point systems work, general overview of season dates, budget allocations and priority, and other ideas new applicants should consider when adding Utah and Nevada to their application states.

In this Episode (44) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy pick listener questions.  Topics covered include wind, thermals, scent management, difference between wind and  thermals, fooling an elk's nose, reading thermals, why the winds change, investment in your knowledge, no short cuts, gadgets as a substitute for experience, spend money on hunts first and gear later, and other topics from listeners who have sent comments.

In this Episode (43) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover all aspects of getting an Arizona elk tag this year and future years.  Topics covered include how the draw works, short-term and long-term ideas, units that avoid the 10% non-resident cap, big tag reductions for 2020, build points for youth inexpensively, what season type gives you the best odds, why waiting may cost you, use both of your choices, how to get permanent bonus points, and a pile of other topics to help you hunt elk in Arizona

In this Episode (42) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey give an overview the Wyoming non-resident elk drawing for 2020.  Big changes in draw dates, when refunds will be issued, all of which force hunters to make adjustments to how they apply in Wyoming for 2020.  Also discussed are other Wyoming-centric topics such as grizzly bears, wilderness areas, archery seasons, General tags, archery seasons, and all things related to elk hunting in Wyoming.

In this Episode (41) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy take questions that have been submitted by listeners.  Topics covered include elk hunting budgets, how to apply in multiple states with a $1,000 budget, money-saving tips, prioritizing, analyzing ROI for each state applied for, top priority to find elk in each of the seasons of elk, how late do elk bugle, calling in October and November, and other tangents to topics submitted by listeners.

In this Episode (40) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about wolves, wolf hunting, wolf management, wolf politics, some recent wolf hunts they have been on, wolf reintroduction, Colorado wolf issues, and more stuff about wolves.  Yeah, a bit of elk hunting makes it into the conversation also.

In this Episode (39) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey give an elk season update of where they have been and what has transpired.  Topics covered include reports from public land elk hunts in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming, New Mexico, both archery and rifle, ranging from early season hunts in late August to late season hunts in November.  

In this episode (38) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy discuss non-resident hunters/hunting and how non-residents are often consider the problem of all things hunting related.  Topics covered include, what NR hunters contribute, hunting as a non-resident, pricing disparity, allocation of opportunity, do we need someone to blame, vocal minority, want to pay more, and other topics that arise when talk trends toward sharing the hills with non-residents.

While Corey is out in the field, Randy sits down with Karrson Koivisto (Product Manager of Knives and Cutting Tools) and Andrew Gritzbaugh (GM and head of marketing) from Gerber Gear.