It's Part Three of our basics to becoming an elk hunter! The series will cover gear, weapons, where to hunt, camping, calling, tactics, scouting, when to hunt, closing and success basics. And trust us... one thing we are good at is "Simplification"! Enjoy the show! And from today's ElkBros Mailbox: Hunt different areas for morning and evening? How to get elk away from a private property line? If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING AC...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 4Ep. 186
They say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Simple and effective. And when it comes to becoming an elk hunter, it's often the "Keeping it Simple" part that can make you the most effective and not bury you in debt. If you are looking to become an elk hunter, or even if you have already started elk hunting but finding yourself unsuccessful due to "Paralysis by Analysis" or lost in the bazillion rabbit holes of over-complication and expenses, then y'all this series right h...
Mar 07, 2023•2 hr•Season 4Ep. 185
They say the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Simple and effective. And when it comes to becoming an elk hunter, it's often the "Keeping it Simple" part that can make you the most effective and not bury you in debt. If you are looking to become an elk hunter, or even if you have already started elk hunting but finding yourself unsuccessful due to "Paralysis by Analysis" or lost in the bazillion rabbit holes of over-complication and expenses, then y'all this series right h...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 184
What if the elk were screaming yesterday and the same spot is crickets today? What if you are seeing tons of sign and smelling elk, but not getting any responses? What if elk are only responding after dark? What if you had to limit yourself to 5 items in your pack. What would they be? What if your diaphragm call gets stretched and sounds horrible and you are 3 miles from camp? When it comes to being ready to act in a situation, a person falls to the level of their training or preparation. And wh...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 183
In this Special Edition, Colorado and Wolf Management that effects us all. Joe talks with John Stallone from Howl for Wildlife. An organization who’s goal is to promote the conservation & management of fisheries & wildlife through science based evidence and practices. As well as to unite outdoors men and women with one voice in a consolidated effort to protect threats against viable and proven management. The focus of todays show is to inform and empower you the listener with information...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 182
What if you bump an elk or small herd? What if you have cow elk between you and a target bull 200 yards off and losing daylight? What if a bull is bugling a lot on his own...Do I call? What if it’s day 6 of a 10 day difficult hunt and you’re already getting homesick? What if your shooter moves off in a calling set-up and you don’t know where they are? When it comes to being ready to act in a situation, a person falls to the level of their training or preparation. And when it comes to elk hunting...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 181
They say that as long as stories are shared about folks around the Campfire, Those folks, their lives and their stories live on through us. Well y’all, welcome again to our campfire and get ready for our stories about a man that was bigger than life. A man some of the bros never had the opportunity to meet in person, but a man known by ALL of us, and still to this very day a huge part of the heart & soul of the ElkBros. We want to introduce you to Carl Gammage! Enjoy the show! And from today...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 5Ep. 180
No matter who you are, there are lessons to be learned and gifts to be treasured elk hunting. And the 2022 season was no different for the ElkBros crew as they each share the good, the great and the hard. Their insights, mistakes, nuggets and greatest gains from the season. Enjoy the show! And from today's ElkBros Mailbox: Low audible elk sounds. When and where to use them? If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elk...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 4Ep. 179
As hunters, we all have knowledge and skills related to different game. However, we sometimes make false assumptions that this knowledge translates directly to other game such as elk. So what does and what doesn’t? On today's Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, we have a lot of folks with a lot of skill sets hunting others critters as we talk about what translates and what doesn’t. We have Marc Carlton of Native by Carlton Calls, Bill Ayers of Slayer Calls, the Flatlander himself, ElkBros Coach Col...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 178
Time to talk late season elk hunting tactics! Best way to locate late season elk? Which call should a person use? Should folks use calls at all? What about locating cow elk? Are things different late season from the Oregon Coast to the Colorado Rockies? Also: What mistakes do we see most often with elk hunters? How to locate quiet elk? Dealing with hung bulls? Solo strategies that make a difference? Going beyond range finders and much more! On today's Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, it's our LI...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Just what exactly is a Cold Calling Scenario? Can movement and noises make a scenario more realistic? How to decide when meat is a loss? Push forward or back out when racing shooting light? Does elk hunting have a life altering impact? On today's Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, the crew is joined by Grinder Brison Bursey as he talks about his elk hunting journey and the ways in which it changed his life. Also on the show, the crew answers several listener's elk hunting questions and share their...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Do early September strategies work in August? Is there a time that you should "leave elk to find elk"? Is calling as effective during the later rifle hunts as it is during the archery hunt? What do they do and how far do elk go after being bumped? How do you deal with losing a wounded bull and working through the missed opportunity? On today's Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, the boys are back from the hills and dedicating the next couple of shows to answering listener's questions that have been...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 175
During every elk hunt, everyone of us will get schooled by the very animals we chase. But these are not failures, only learning moments. Elk hunting coach, Joe Giglia, shares one of his past hunt stories or experiences during a hunt, to share realizations, lessons learned or a nugget or two in hopes of helping you to become more successful in the elk woods. Welcome to the 3rd Episode of the Blue Collar Elk Hunting's Special Story Series... "The Moment". THE MOMENT - EP 3: 40 Seconds BLUE COLLAR ...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 174
What happens when you take 4 hunters with several years of elk hunting, both guided and DIY, with very little to no success and put them through months of training and coach them on an actual elk hunt? Well, you can find out first hand as we talk to those very hunters about their experiences. The good, the bad, the scary... and find out from their perspectives the reality and those learning moments that will be with them and change their elk hunting journey forever. On Today's Blue Collar Elk Hu...
Oct 04, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 173
It's day nine for the elk bros with one more day left and what a hunt! Pull up a chair and join the crew around the fire at the ElkBros 2022 Elk Camp. The fellas talk about the first nine days of ups, downs, dangers and encounters live from New Mexico. As always with the ElkBros, there will be the stories, plenty of laughs and lots of coaching nuggets. So pull up a chair and stay a while! We hope you enjoy the episode! BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/ W...
Sep 20, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Elk hunting as most hunting is a game of inches, meaning success is found in the details. Joe and John talk about the details you need to pay attention to in order to fortify your chances of tagging out on your elk this season. Joe Giglia and John Stallone go over some things you should be doing to maximize your elk hunting this fall. BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/ Want to save $20 on Mark Livesay's Treeline Masterclass E-Scouting Course? Use Promo Co...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 171
Why is it that everyone can use the same elk calls or sounds, but having different results? Well y'all, we compare it to two people, one expert and one novice using the very same lure while fishing. Shoot, they can be in the very same boat and the expert will be hammering the fish while the novice struggles. The answer is easy. It's not only about the lure. It's about the presentation! The expert knows how to present his bait in a way that motivates a fish to bite! On today's Blue Collar Elk Hun...
Aug 30, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 170
We are back this week with our ElkBros Success Squad to help folks identify possible holes in their elk hunting game that could effect chances at success this September. It’s all about insight y’all into some of the areas, possibilities and processes that could cost you at the wrong time. So that you hopefully have a chance to make some changes, add some skills or knowledge that could RAISE YOUR GAME! The ElkBros Success Squad is our specialized elk hunt coaching squad that trains and preps our ...
Aug 23, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Is there a possibility that there is a hole in your elk hunting game that could effect your chances at success this September? How would you even know if you did have a hole in your game? What if you had insight into some of the areas that most hunters, just like yourself, are struggling with thirty days out from hitting the elk woods? You would have a chance now to make some changes, add some skills or knowledge that could RAISE YOUR GAME! On Today's Show you meet the ElkBros Success Squad, our...
Aug 09, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 168
INCREDIBLE 40% DISCOUNT CODE ON ALL NATIVE BY CARLTON CALLS TO BE GIVEN DURING THE SHOW! DISCOUNT GOOD FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS! Marc Carlton grew up with and around the most incredible elk callers of their time and competed in his first elk calling competition at the age of 8 years old! His father, Wayne Carlton, is legendary in the elk hunting world and one of the most incredible people you will ever meet. Wayne continues the legacy with a passion and artistic expertise that makes Native by Carl...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 167
What elk sounds or calls should a person use and how do they know when to use them? In order to know what kind of calls to use, you need to know what sounds will motivate an elk to act in a certain way. Basically, understand the elk sounds or BAIT to use and why you're using that bait in relation to the type of bull's behavior, time of year and time of day and motivation. On today's Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, it's part 2 of our Cast Calling Series and we cover the different sounds used in ...
Jul 12, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 166
There is a direct correlation between hunting success and how we feel physically. For many, the number one failure point prior to hitting the mountains this season will be their bodies. Pre-hunt injuries or problems with a shoulder, knee, back or elbow can absolutely limit your effectiveness in the elk woods this fall. And limited effectiveness will mean limited success. On today's InSight's Edition of the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, the crew is joined by Dr. Preston Ward to discuss how to ...
Jun 28, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 165
What you are about to hear is the monthly edition of The Howl for Wildlife’s Conservation Corner with John Stallone, as he and his guests discuss current issues, bills and initiatives that directly impact scientific wildlife management, conservation and our hunting and fishing outdoor lifestyle. We here at ElkBros applaud and support HOWL'S goal of helping all of us to be informed and aware of the issues while providing the education, resources, and tools for all of us to make up our own mind an...
Jun 24, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Just how important is a good hunting partner to your overall success? To the hunt enjoyment? What does it take to be a great hunting partner? How important are roles? What are some of the things that could make or break a hunting partner relationship? What if your current hunting partnership isn't working out? What should you do? On today's InSight's Edition of the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, Joe is joined by the dynamic duo themselves, Corey Jacobsen and Donnie Drake of Elk 101. Joe, Donni...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 163
What if you won an archery elk hunt on a hunting competition TV show and you basically had no archery elk hunting experience or any elk calling experience? How do you think that would turn out? Additionally, you would be hunting public land in a state you've never been before? What would be your odds of punching a tag? Well y'all, it's time for you to meet TEAM IDAHO and HUNT WARZ! On today's InSight's Edition of the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, we have Troy Goekeritz, one of the creators of...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 162
How do you know when or where to call elk? How do you know what call or sounds to use? Are some calls better than others at certain times of the year? How do you know what to do once you get a response? Well y'all, it's time to introduce you to what we refer to as "Cast Calling". Cast calling is about which elk call vocalizations to use, presentation and placing calls where they should get a hit. On today's show, the crew was live on YouTube to announce the lucky winner of the "Hunt with the Elk...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 4Ep. 162
There is a reason that only 10% of archery elk hunters punch their tag each September. We believe it's because elk hunters use the same script as most elk hunters, the same techniques as most elk hunters and they continue to make the same mistakes as most elk hunters year after year after year. They get stuck in a rut and insist on a one style fits all strategy that, if success and failure are being based on punching a tag, has led to a 90% failure rate. THAT'S NINETY PERCENT Y'ALL!!! On today's...
May 15, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Ready for an Elk Calling Seminar? With draw results happening or just around the corner, you can already feel the season heat coming on! And what better way to fan the fire of excitement than a show on elk calling! And boy do we have a show for you! On today's show, we have World Championship Caller Travis O'Shea! Travis is a renowned speaker and seminar presenter, owner of Wapiti River Outdoors and elk diaphragm call maker. Native of Alberta Canada, Travis has had the Canadian forest as his pla...
May 03, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 159
How much is elk hunting like turkey hunting? Y'all, there are absolutely skills and strategies that a turkey hunter can take into the woods that will help them elk hunting. But there are also things that turkey hunters do… that could actually hurt them in the elk woods. And if you go a step further, there are things about elk hunting that are NOTHING like turkey hunting. And if you know and understand each of those similarities, differences and the uh-oh shell shockers, you will be able to take ...
Apr 19, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Are elk behaviors and hunting techniques the same from Arizona to New Mexico to Wyoming to Canada? There are so many different terrains throughout North America where elk live and thrive. It's only natural to wonder if those elk in different locations have different habits due to terrain, location, weather, pressure and time of year. Due elk rut the same time in Canada as New Mexico? What about strategies and tactics? What really dictates having to change them? On today's show, special guests Le...
Apr 05, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 157
