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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode (94) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are discussing what options exist to still hope for get a tag in Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, which segways into the discussion of the impacts coming from increased resident population growth in the popular elk states.  Additional topics include the ramifications of point buyers, Corey hunting from a treestand, when to hunt the Colorado archery season, benefits of forest thinning, moisture patterns and forecast, Colorado elk tag allocation efforts, offseason practice, changes to Montana coming, are these the good old days, being involved, and many other mid-summer topics for elk hunters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (93) Corey and Randy talk with Trail Kreitzer of GOHUNT to discuss preparing for an elk hunt, E-scouting for archery versus rifle, what's in your pack that might not be in other packs, future elk hunters, increased competition for tags, problems with ignoring access, the future is built on habitat, ever see a subdivision get removed, once lost access seldom returns, who's speaking for the next generation, changed perspective as a parent, the rise of political influence on hunting, paying it forward, sharing information and how much to share, and a lot of other topics with a very successful elk hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (92), Corey and Randy talk about the Colorado elk draw results and the tag Corey drew, his hunt plan, viewer questions on Colorado, Wyoming changes to non-resident hunting tag allocation, population trends of elk states and related adjustments to non-resident tags, off-season prep, large elk in Michigan, when will point buyers start applying, Wyoming General tag options, the general nature of food patterns and specific nature of sanctuary patterns, and many other tangent issues, some not elk-related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (91) of Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy answer listener questions, with topics including - overcomplicating elk hunting, don't over think it, Wyoming draw results and season plans, learning OTC units, researching elk forage information, elk calving and bear hunting, early antler growth, wrapping up the draw season, proven failure of preference point systems, 400 point bulls everywhere, use tactics suited for your hunting style, why elk are where they are, forage depends on the time of year, sizing your diaphragm call, don't call like a turkey, understanding transition ranges, and other random topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (90) of Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy talk about the things they are doing in the offseason to learn more about elk.  With tags soon to come out, E-scouting will start in earnest, requiring a lot of time spent with maps, science reports, moisture measurements, and all the other online tools to help understand what will influence elk behavior this year. Randy goes into deep detail about the food-related topics he is researching and preparing for his video series, knowing the early season, pre-rut, and peak rut periods are primarily influenced by food availability or scarcity.  Add in a little shed antler adventure and this episode is a primer for your offseason research work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (89) of Elk Talk Podcast, John Barklow of Sitka Gear joins Corey and Randy.  John's 26 years in the Navy, much of that teaching survival in Alaska, makes John a great guest to discuss what went right and what went wrong on Corey's Alaska elk hunt. Extreme conditions in lonely terrain require a strong mental game and preparation.  Topics covered include John's motto that knowledge weighs nothing, challenges of traversing steep terrain with heavy loads, backcountry illness, cold nights on the mountain, conditions for hypothermia, and a lot of other good information for comfort and success (and safety) on difficult backcountry hunts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (88) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy share the mic with Gabe Jenkins, Director of Information and Education at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources.  This is an in depth discussion of how Kentucky developed the largest elk herd in the eastern US.  Topics covered include the history or this transplant, the history of elk in Kentucky, public involvement in elk expansion, how it works with 90% private land, current population levels, efforts to expand within Kentucky, using this herd for seed stock in other states, hunting opportunities and how hunting is allocated, challenges ahead, and many other topics that show this grand endeavor as a real life example of Conservation In Action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (87) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are joined by Remi Warren who proclaims that September is for being loud.  Topics covered are about elk, elk, and more elk.  Remi talks about his preferred archery strategies, his aggressive calling, how to think like an elk, give bulls what they want to hear, how finding bulls is the hard part, how the setup is the key, you don't have to be a great caller to be a great elk hunter, and a lot more "Elk Talk Gold." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (86) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy take on a lot of random reader topics relevant to winter and application season.  Those topics include Utah and New Mexico deadlines, burning points, shed antler facts, shed hunting complications and seasons, with it being application seasons, we do a round up of many quirks found in the western elk states, how tag allocations are made, legislators creating wildlife policy, elk move anticipating hunting pressure, impacts on regulation changes in neighboring states, how long is too long of season, travel management plans to protect elk, volunteering for RMEF, and a list of other random topics that are relevant to the time of year and times of our society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (85) of Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy cover the Arizona draw system, including deadlines, fees, and how the system works.  After that, the discussion goes to "Destination Elk," junking the western state point systems, what's your resident elk tag cost, Bulls for Billionaires, killing bulls to lower elk numbers, changes to non-resident tag allocations, wildlife resources for a specific business group, wolves and rainbows, Corey is a point creep, RMEF access and conservation works, changes to existing point systems, "Commit or get," grassroots in Washington state, missing deadlines, sitting on a cactus, world's best grouse seasoning, and other random ramblings on a cold February morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Randy and Corey give their annual update about elk hunting in Wyoming and the details of the Wyoming limited entry draw process.  Topics covered include deadlines, preference points, random draw chances, GENERAL tag options, season dates and allowed weapon types, point buyers and point creep, guide requirements, non-resident tag allocation formula, Special v. Regular draw, and all other things you need to apply in Wyoming for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Corey and Randy have Brice Bishop and David Brinker as guests from Peax Equipment, sponsors of Corey's Destination Elk- Season 4.  Topics covered include camp gear built for hunters and by hunters, the new concept for Destination Elk, nerding out on headlamps, weight versus comfort, why to use trekking poles, strong winds and tents, sleeping bags, teepee tents, the hard work required to film and edit seven different hunting camps as part of a single series, and other topics of camp gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode (82) Corey and Randy talk about what they do in the off season to research possible areas, looking at maps, trying to replicate the areas where you've seen elk, using maps for research, why you choose the camp you do, flexibility and mobility, define a sanctuary, differences in hunting pressure, value of boots on the ground, stuck in a funk, changing up what isn't working, best elk hunters you might never know, point buyers and point creep, and other topics for the upcoming elk applications and seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices