Your Dream has been to go on a Western Elk Hunt, but can you do it? It can be so intimidating to even begin looking at the logistics and next thing you know, it just locks you up. This year's dream hunt easily turns into "Maybe next year". Look y'all, it doesn't have to be that way. It is definitely something that you can do. You just need to quit treating it like that monster under the bed and see that not only can it be done, but that there are people JUST LIKE YOU doing it! On today's InSight...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Persistence. Internal grit. Taking what others see as obstacles and turning them into opportunities. These are qualities that often separate the doers, the Grinders, from the woulda-coulda's. Qualities, that as your coaches, we want to instill in each and every one of you. The goal of today's show is to help you develop mental strength and talk about those things hunters may see as a reason for failure and debunk some of the myths, re-looking at them and finding solutions to how they can actuall...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 65
It’s the second half of the final part of our Solo Archery Series on Calling Strategies and Techniques. Over an hour of call techniques that are scenario and mode specific to bulls at different phases of the rut. Here are just some of the topics covered: Advertising Bull Scenario Destination Bull Scenario Bull with a Hot Cow Scenario Dominant Bull Scenario Putting on a Show - RutFest Using multiple reeds Lost cow or calf call Mode Specific Calls for Bulls Mode Stages EVERYTHING ElkBros – https:/...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 64
To successfully fill your tag as a Solo Archery Elk Hunter, it takes a culmination of skills, abilities and knowledge. Elk Hunting Coach, Joe Giglia, has taken 34 public land elk with his bow in the last 36 years. When asked about the secret to consistently filling his tag each year, he is quick to state that the first and foremost number one reason for his success is his calling knowledge and ability. Calling is the number one tool in the bag for a solo hunter to create opportunities. Understan...
Apr 14, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 63
It's your Solo Elk hunting strategies that will be the basis for all your future successes no matter if you are all alone or hunting with a partner. By being a strong skilled solo hunter, you are an asset and prepared for any elk hunting situation. For the Solo Archery Elk hunter, being able to locate elk is half the battle, a battle that you most definitely can win. So let's get ready to make it happen! On Today's show, it's Part 4 of our Solo Archery Series and your Elk Coaches are covering th...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 62
For those hunters thinking about going solo, if they listened to last weeks show….they know that solo archery elk hunting comes with it’s own unique difficulties. It's all on you. Such a satisfying type of hunt, but one that if not pre-thought and planned out for various aspects, it can become frustrating, physically over-demanding and possibly even dangerous. On Today's show, it's Part 3 of our Solo Series. Our goal is to cover those different aspects of the hunt that a SOLO hunter needs to pla...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Look, if you are going to hunt Solo… Uno a Uno…You had better have your crap together. There are some great benefits to being all on your lonesome....moving, living and hunting free as a bird. But there can be some drawbacks as well. The key is in knowing what those drawbacks are…understanding and being ready for them. On Today's show, it's Part 2 of our Solo Series. We talk about the benefits and difficulties of hunting solo. Identifying those areas that we want to plan to overcome in next week...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Our next series is all about those Solo Archery Elk Hunters and Solo techniques. Those that go it alone, full Jeremiah Johnson, as well as those of you that may be with others in camp but out hunting alone. Or, you may even be someone with a partner that doesn't call...and now...it’s up to you to use solo techniques when YOUR opportunity knocks. On Today's show, we start out with our three types of Solo scenarios and reasons for each and share our experiences and growth using solo techniques. We...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 59
It’s probably the number one question out there, that every elk hunter thinks at some point, that never gets asked when talking to other experienced elk hunters….“If you were a first time elk hunter like me, what would you do?” Look, if that is the question on your mind, Trust us when we say that you are not the only one. That’s a HUGE question for so many hunters, like yourself, wanting to fulfill their dream of hunting elk. You just want to walk up to someone that has a clue and flat out ask, ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 58
When you’re hunting Solo, that’s an easy when it comes to a lot of the aspects of your hunt. It’s all on you. Where you hunt, when you hunt, how you hunt… It’s you and you alone that are responsible for all successes and all failures. But what about elk hunting in a group? Well y’all, that’s a horse of a different color. Now you have just added a lot more elements, dynamics and decisions to the success equation. Just as solo hunting has its own attraction, hunting with the right group can be an ...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Do you shy away from hunting high pressured areas? Over the counter tags (OTC) are a great way to insure that you're able to hunt elk every year. But many hunters worry about having to deal with the sheer numbers of other hunters in the woods and the effect the pressure will have on their chances to punch a tag. Sure, hunting popular OTC areas comes with challenges. But that can either become your excuse… or the feather in your cap. Every year, in the most pressured areas, with some of the lower...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Questions…Doubt’s…Anxiousness. Getting ready for that first elk hunt can make you feel so unprepared. It’s all good. We all start somewhere. The good news is that today you have so many resources to help you conquer those doubts. Plenty of content to help you overcome pitfalls that takes most people years and years of trial and error. On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, “The First Time Elk Hunter…Mistakes and Pitfalls, Part 3. It’s the final episode of the series and the content just kee...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Elk Hunting is some parts Science, some parts Art and THE BIGGEST PART…. just learning from mistakes. But here is the good news...you can shave years off of your learning curve and learn from OUR mistakes. On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your coaches dive right back into the thick of the most common mistakes or pitfalls made by first time elk hunters with Part 2 of this series. In this Episode of the series they discuss mistakes often made with: Aggressiveness and creating opportunit...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Planning your first time elk hunt is just SO COOL. There’s the excitement of the planning and dreaming of screaming bugles. The anticipation of that first morning..the smells, the incredible scenery, you against one of the icons of western hunting. But we also know about the questions lingering in the back of your mind. What’s it really going to be like? Where do I start? How am I going to react the first time I actually see an elk up close? Do I have the right gear and the right game plan? Look...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Yep, there is NOTHING like chasing Bulls in the Archery Season. But for long time rifle hunters moving to the bow for the first time, ...well...it’s just a little bit different. On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting your elk hunting coaches, Joe and Gilbert, want to help those guys and gals making that switch and there are plenty of nuggets for others as well. They talk about changes in style...Changes in equipment... Changes in habits. And the biggest question they get…"Where do I get star...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 52
** Watch this episode on YouTube for Calendar Visuals To watch their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast : https://youtube.com/c/elkbros Looking for the best days for the 2020 Elk Seasons? This time we cover the early to mid rifleseason and help you out with some possible scenarios. We will again look at New Mexico and Colorado as our example and how variables like season dates and other hunts don’t always equate with the best hunt days. On this edition…best day scenarios for the 2020 early to mid R...
Jan 24, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 51
It's the 50th Episode and your Coaches wanted to give you something special. Man did they deliver. You can't help but feel the genuine emotion and passion as both Gilbert and Joe share insights straight from the heart, and perspectives from years of experience. This is as real as it gets y'all. A must listen for parents wanting to share the legacy of elk hunting with their kids, but struggle with being successful during the process. Joe & Gilbert lay it all out there with their own successes...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 50
What superstitions or beliefs have you developed over the years? Do you believe elk have a sixth sense? How far would you go to insure you were scent free? Do chirping squirrels grab your attention. Your coaches talk about those things and even about some subjects you don't hear much about publicly. No problem for these guys...it's real life y'all. This show is about more than teaching information. For those of you following the show, you will understand how this show is also a testament to huma...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 49
**NOTE** This show was based on the 2020 Archery season, but the thought process has nuggets for any year. Archery Elk hunters are already wanting to know the best days for this year's hunting seasons. The hard part is… It’s Real life…and sometimes the best days are not always an option. Not if your hunt is dependent on the Labor Day weekend or your state has thrown in a wrench or two with the season dates or even other conflicting hunting seasons. It’s Just reality. There are a number of condit...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Happy New Year Y’all! Next year’s elk hunting plan just became THIS years elk hunting plan! Last week Joe & Gilbert talked about knowing and understanding your Elk hunting profile. So important when it comes to managing your expectations and finding the type of hunt that best fits you. Now it’s time for part 2. On today’s show, your coaches talk about the type, style and flavor of hunts available to match to your profile. Some things for you to look for, as well as things to possibly look ou...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 47
With the New Year right around the corner, it's time to start planning that 2020 elk hunt! So many of the questions coming in are from listeners trying to figure out how they find the right outfitter, the right guide or the right "Do it Yourself"elk hunting opportunity. Well Y'all, before you start looking, you need to know what you are looking for, and to do that, you first need to understand your expectations and your hunting profile. Not sure what those are? No worries! Your Elk Hunting Coach...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Think about it....one year of elk hunting only means what…. 3,4,5...10 days of experience. To be a successful elk hunter…you have to grow in the Off-season. You are just like an athlete. If you only practice and prepare in season, then four years down the line, it MIGHT just all come together. A hunter that only hunts elk 5 days out of the year only gains almost a month of experience after 5 seasons. But if you work in the off season….scrimmage…..practice moves……become a student of the sport…..y...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 45
You and your partner are on the top of a mountain glassing up a bull and so excited about your chances on opening day, when all of a sudden strangers down below start SHOOTING at you and your vehicle! On today’s show, your Elk Hunting Coaches tell you about three horror stories from the 2019 elk season and discuss important questions we should all consider. What would you do?? How would you deal with something like that? Can you prepare for crazy things like that? What would you do next? Those t...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Hunting elk or deer in a fresh snow is an incredible experience. It’s like the whole world went silent and soft. Even though the temperatures can be brutal and frigid, there is just something comforting, exciting and primal about it. That is, if you are prepared for it. On today’s show, your Elk Hunting Coach, Joe Giglia, talks about problems and areas of concern discovered in freezing conditions hunting elk over the years along with some tips to help you overcome them. Those topics along with s...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
All over the west, we have heard listeners with the same question..."Where did all the elk go?". Hunters are struggling in all sorts of ways for all sorts of reasons. One reason being that we as hunters get caught up looking where the elk were…instead of where they are. Among many other reasons as well. On this episode, the ElkBros help out those late Post Rut and Late Season rifle hunters with many of the common problems being experienced: The Full Moon Syndrome Dealing with a howling wind No e...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 42
" I Ain't Lyin' " It's just like sitting in our Elk Camp. The stories, lies and laughter shared are times we never forget. And the story telling of Gilbert Ornelas is something to behold! We call it unleashed because it's just that, an unfiltered Ornelas keeping it real. These are not for the kids y'all. On today's show after the shout outs, it's the "Big O" with the following stories: The Pennsylvania Cat Killer The Leg Cramp Carl and the Bear Bandit & Shank The " Manpon " EVERYTHING ElkBro...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 41
So many times, it’s what we do after the shot that can mean the difference between an incredible experience or a hard to swallow lesson. In this episode your elk hunting coaches, Joe & Gilbert, give you years of knowledge, experience and expertise intended to help you have a plan and understand all aspects of the process involved from the moment you hit your animal, to what to do when you find it. Todays topics cover: - The mindset before the shot that can help with what happens after. - You...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 40
It’s October! The bows are hitting the closet and the smoke sticks are coming out! The chill in the air is back, the colors are incredible, and for some of you out there, the snow is already hitting the ground. The Bugles are still ringing through the hills and it’s an incredible time to be hunting elk in the west! On this episode, the ElkBros help out those early to mid-October rifle hunters with all sorts of questions: Can I still call elk? What are the best ways to get on a bull now? What if ...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Live from Elk Camp on the Alce Toro Ranch, Joe Giglia from ElkBros joins Michael Waddell, ranch owner Eric Dunn and guide Chance Robbins as they share stories from the hunt, give tips and advice and most certainly, if you already know ‘Waddy’, have a few laughs. Hear about an epic tracking job and retrieval that demonstrates the determination and dedication of both hunter and guide. Waddy also gives advice and tips that all elk hunters should hear. Please remember to Subscribe, Rate and Reviewth...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Straight from Elk Camp, the 2019 ElkBros Crew take you right into camp with them. You wanted the stories...well y'all... HERE THEY ARE! Elk hunting can come with a roller coaster of emotions, and the ElkBros definitely experienced the peaks and valleys of the hunt. From a high of four bulls taken in three days of hunting, to an animal not recovered and the sobering loss no hunter wants to have to experience. In this episode from camp, The ElkBros share insights from the hunt and discuss the effe...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 37
