Elk Hunt

Mar 13 2025 113 ep. 69 mins 31

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Elk Hunting tips, tactics, and stories, from some of the greatest elk hunters out there.

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How to Hunt All Day - A Deep Dive on Elk Hunting Strategy

Mar 13 2025 70 mins

This week’s episode is a special one—it's actually a guest appearance I did on the Do Not Go Quietly podcast with Eric Wilson. Eric is relatively new to elk hunting but has been hitting it hard, learning a ton along the way. After a tough hunt in Colorado, he had one big question for me: "What would you do differently?" This struck a chord with me because I’ve been there—in

EH Case Study – What Went Wrong?

Mar 07 2025 61 mins

This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, we dive into another EH Case Study with Elk Hunt member Josh Liljedahl as we break down a hunt that didn’t go as planned. Josh thought he had this bull in the bag—a thick timber bull that seemed like a sure thing… until he vanished. In this episode, we analyze what went wrong, explore multiple scenarios, and go over real-world strategies for

The Longest Blood Trail: Tracking the Biggest Bull of My Life

Feb 19 2025 58 mins

This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, we dive into an epic Idaho hunting story with Brad Lunde of Lone Bull Archery—one filled with highs, lows, and relentless determination. It all starts with a bad shot on a great bull, leading to one of the toughest challenges a hunter can face: tracking a wounded elk. This is a story of perseverance, where every pin-drop of blood could be the ke

What’s Your Strategic Advantage? Elk Hunting with Cliff Gray

Feb 06 2025 67 mins

This week, Cliff Gray—badass dad, YouTuber, and former outfitter—joins the podcast to talk about one of the most important questions in elk hunting: "What is your strategic advantage?" In this episode, we dive into: How to separate yourself from the competition in crowded hunting areas, The balance between e-scouting vs. boots-on-the-ground scouting, Major Colorado hunting regu

Elk Unit Selection: Metrics That Matter (and What to Ignore)

Jan 31 2025 66 mins

This week, I’m joined by Jaden Bales to break down how we approach elk unit selection—what really matters, what doesn’t, and how to think beyond the usual metrics. In this episode, we dive into: The key factors we prioritize when choosing a unit, Metrics that actually matter vs. those that are overrated, Why focusing only on trophy quality or the top 3 units can be a mistake,

Mastering Elk Hunting: Insights from Dan Adler of Diamond Outfitters

Jan 17 2025 85 mins

This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, I’m joined by Dan Adler, owner of Diamond Outfitters, the largest elk outfitting operation in the country. With over 60 full-time guides and unmatched experience in the field, Dan has had more at-bats than nearly any guest we’ve ever had on the show. In this episode, we dive deep into: The top mistakes elk hunters make and how to avoid them,

Late-Season Archery Elk Hunts with Travis Bivins

Jan 15 2025 63 mins

This week, my good friend Travis Bivins joins the podcast to share his experience on a late-season archery elk hunt in Utah. I had the chance to join Travis for a day of his hunt, giving me a firsthand look at what these late-season opportunities are all about. As someone considering cashing in points for a late-season archery hunt, I’ve always been curious: How tough are these h

Getting Tags in 2025 with Jaden & Cody

Dec 20 2024 62 mins

This week, I’m joined by Young Jaden as we dive deep into the art and strategy of getting elk tags. Together, we nerd out on how to select the best areas and units, what to prioritize, and some of the key details hunters often overlook. We also tackle the shift in elk hunting strategy and why the "5-year plan" for tags is quickly becoming outdated. With major changes happening in

Keys to Rifle Elk Hunting Success with Brandon Purcell

Dec 14 2024 65 mins

This weeks episode is from my conversation with Brandon Purcell over on the TRO podcast, but the elk hunting segment from that show was too good not to bring to our archive of best elk hunting podcasts so if you heard the whole ep over there you heard this. If you Want to hear the whole podcast be sure to check that out on The Rich Outdoors. This week I’m joined by Brandon Purcel

Thick Timber Bulls: Insights from Dr. Gabe Krahn

Dec 06 2024 79 mins

This week on the podcast, we’re joined again by Dr. Gabe Krahn, the Canadian elk hunter, for another great conversation about hunting thick timber bulls. Gabe shares his experiences from his past season hunting in a new area of British Columbia, diving into the challenges of chasing these elusive bulls. He and Cody break down the situations, discussing what went well, what d