Joe & Gilbert talk calls, Idaho elk hunting tradition, techniques and tactics with Slayer CEO Bill Ayer and product innovation and development guru, Joe McCarthy. Folks, between Bill's 34 years of elk hunting experience and Joe's four generations of Idaho history chasing elk with family, friends and some of the top names in the industry, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Enjoy! Get 15% off on Slayer purchases : ElkBrosSlay If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE,...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Host Jesse Duebel of the "Ahi Va" podcast sits down with ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia to talk elk and ElkBros at the 2024 NM Outdoor Adventure Show in Albuquerque. Enjoy the episode! Listen to the Ahi Va Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahi-va/id1565037849 If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/ Want to save $20 on Mark Livesay's Treeline Masterclass E-Scouting Course ? Use...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 215
We break down all the questions that go through the head when it comes to setups. Main categories of concern or hesitation and some tips to overcome them. Scenarios and real life answers. And we get a surprise visit from Season 17 Naked & Afraid Star, our brother Cole Wilks. Don't miss this episode! This Week's ElkBros Mailbox Questions: How to deal with a bull replying with mews? What are some do’s and don’ts while you are calling with a partner or partners in front of you? If you like what...
Mar 05, 2024•2 hr•Season 5Ep. 214
This is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe received an email from Mr. Kyl May and gives him a call to talk about his 2023 elk hunt. Hear the story with all the highs, the lows, the lessons learned, practiced and what worked and what didn't. Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp Conversations"? If the ElkBros had any kind of impact or influence on your elk hunt, we would love to hear about it. Whether...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 213
You might know him as Mr. Bow Hitch, but we know him as a great father, a passionate and successful hunter and someone that makes the world a better place. Armando and Joe Giglia talk about the tried and true gear that has become his goto’s while hunting elk and other species. They also talk about the biggest challenges Armando has seen for elk hunters during his years as a guide, his own personal challenges and some of the key things that now make the difference for him in the elk woods. Enjoy ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 212
The Diesing family definitely knows elk calling with multiple Champion titles and top 5 places. But as the Patriarch and with 35 elk under his belt, Tom Diesing Sr. absolutely knows how to call the critters with the best of them! Joe gets a chance to sit down with Tom at the International Sportsman's Expo and talk family, calling and hunting. There are plenty of nuggets in this one as Tom and Joe have a combined 80 years of elk hunting knowledge to share. If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE TH...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 211
It's 2024 and time to get ready! The crew starts digging into this year's draw dates and States, as well as some of the changes they see on the elk hunting landscape and some changes in gear they are using this season. Y'all, there are a few rabbit holes on this one, but it's all hunting and all important. Hope you enjoy the show. This Week's ElkBros Mailbox Questions: How to keep a frustrated partner from wanting to head home? What two elk calls would we use if we had to choose? If you like wha...
Jan 11, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 210
This is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe received an email from Mr. Thomas McKenna of Low Point, Illinois and gives Thomas a call to talk about his 2023 elk hunt. The highs, the lows, the lessons learned, practiced and what worked and what didn't. Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp Conversations"? If the ElkBros had any kind of impact or influence on your elk hunt, we would love to hear about it...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 209
Guests Travis O'Shea and ElkBros Coach Guy Duplantier join the crew and finish up the series dropping nuggets that you won't want to miss. The biggest failure points with elk calling, hunting gear and those elk hunting strategies that are destined for tag soup, as well as tried and true tips to help you in each of those areas. It's the final episode of our Mentality, Mistakes and Mentor Series and the crew starts digging into ours and others experiences of 2023 to identify and share some of the ...
Dec 12, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 208
Men's Elk Calling Champion Tony Gilbertson joins the ElkBros on a mission to identify the critical mistakes they or others make during the season that they feel play a huge roll in hunter heartbreak and then provide solutions or advice on how to avoid or overcome them. It's part FOUR of our Mentality, Mistakes and Mentor Series and the crew starts digging into ours and others experiences of 2023 to identify and share some of the mistakes, thought processes and misconceptions we experienced or sa...
Nov 28, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 207
What if you could go back in time and fix the things that kept you from being successful in the elk woods this last season? Well, we might not be able to go back in time, but we can absolutely help you from repeating our and others mistakes this coming season! It's part THREE of our Mentality, Mistakes and Mentor Series and the crew starts digging into ours and others experiences of 2023 to identify and share some of the mistakes, thought processes and misconceptions we experienced or saw others...
Nov 14, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 206
On this episode, it's part TWO of our Mentality, Mistakes and Mentor Series! Last time we talked about the problems that we believe cost folks success when it comes to their Elk Hunting Mentality. This week we give possible solutions and some of our cues to help you overcome those problems. Enjoy the episode! This Week's ElkBros Mailbox Questions: Are there specific exercises someone can do to improve mental fortitude? Does elk calling work in October?? Does bugle tube size add to the projection...
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 205
Did you struggle on your elk hunt in 2023? Are you struggling now on your hunt? Look, the struggle is real and you are not alone. There are so many lessons to learn for each of us on our elk hunting journeys. The best way to flatten any learning curve is by learning from first hand or long term experience, or through the mistakes of others while learning what they did to right the ship in the right direction. The goal of this series is to take our actual, boots on the ground 2023 season experien...
Oct 17, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Talk about a learning experience! Here is a chance to hear from new elk hunters that spent a week learning from a combined 150 plus years of elk hunting knowledge! What were the learning moments? What skills or lack of skills were magnified in the actual hunting woods? Where were the biggest holes in their game and why? What knowledge did they gain? What advice do they have for others just like them? On today's episode, we are live from the ElkBros Elk Adventure Camp 2023! Four hunters from all ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 203
THE ELKBROS IN CANADA! On this week’s episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting it’s a live podcast from elk hunting camp in Alberta Canada as the ElkBros crew, along with the Wapiti Rive Outdoors crew talk about the highs, the lows, the difference in strategies, the trial, tribulations and joys encountered on an epic trip and incredible experience! Hope you enjoy the show! Many thanks and love to our Canadian brothers and sister , our friends from the north…Travis and Carrie O’Shea, Darryl Dahl, Bryan...
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 202
This Collaborative Episode with John Stallone and the Days In The Wild Podcast, Joe talks Solo elk hunting. His playbook, tactics, strategies as well as the similarities/differences & benefits/costs of solo hunting vs hunting with a partner. Days In The Wild Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Podbean and your favorite podcast App. Check out Howl for Wildlife and get involved to help protect hunting rights throughout the United States! If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SU...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 201
It's the 200th Episode Milestone for the ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast! And what better way to celebrate the journey than to have all the cast and characters on LIVE with their YouTube audience! It's as raw and real as it gets. Prizes, videos never scene, some dedications and each of the ElkBros team sharing stories and celebrating the journey together. Y'all, when it's live on YouTube, you never know what will happen! Enjoy the show! Check out the ElkBros incredible line of Elk Calls ...
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 200
One of the most critical and most blown aspects of elk hunting... How to react to a bulls response! We have all had it happen to us. We make a decision, give a response and get into our setup. Palms are sweating just waiting for a bull to come crashing in, but everything goes quiet. So we throw out another call to find out where he is and either get a response from another 300 to 400 yards away or even worse... nothing but crickets! On today's episode, the boys cover scenarios, mistakes and misr...
Aug 08, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 199
Welcome to the fourth & final episode of the ElkBros Elk Calling "Geminar" Series! We are always telling folks to improve their elk calling skill set and that to get better, they have to practice. But even though we do a lot of stuff on calling on our shows, We never really specifically tell folks “JUST HOW TO PRACTICE”! Just what should they folks be practicing? What are they looking for when they practice? What should be the goal? Are there mistakes, misconceptions or pitfalls to avoid? We...
Jul 25, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Welcome to the third episode of the ElkBros Elk Calling "Geminar" Series! We are always telling folks to improve their elk calling skill set and that to get better, they have to practice. But even though we do a lot of stuff on calling on our shows, We never really specifically tell folks “JUST HOW TO PRACTICE”! Just what should they folks be practicing? What are they looking for when they practice? What should be the goal? Are there mistakes, misconceptions or pitfalls to avoid? Well y'all, tim...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 194
When it comes to elk hunting, it’s a constant learning process and as hunters most of those lessons come in hindsight. Our understanding comes AFTER a blown situation or scenario. The goal of this show is to break down everyday elk hunter’s scenarios, hunter’s just like yourself and relook, or REVAMP the scenarios with other possible strategies and techniques that could possibly be just the ticket to bring success on your next hunt. On today’s show, Joe welcomes Sam Reitz. Sam, like you, is your...
Jul 04, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Welcome to the ElkBros Elk Calling "Geminar" Series! We are always telling folks to improve their elk calling skill set and that to get better, they have to practice. But even though we do a lot of stuff on calling on our shows, We never really specifically tell folks “JUST HOW TO PRACTICE”! Just what should they folks be practicing? What are they looking for when they practice? What should be the goal? Are there mistakes, misconceptions or pitfalls to avoid? Well y'all, time to change all that!...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 195
This Collaborative Episode with Guy Duplantier of Western Contours kicks off the 3D archery season and live in-person episodes from the NRA Whittington Center in New Mexico under the Western Hunt Fest banners. Joe Giglia of the Elk Bros and Guy discuss elk diaphragms and the amazing options on the market from the likes of Native By Carlton, Wapiti River, Slayer Calls, and the list goes on. Enjoy the episode! Western Contours Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Carbon TV, Waypoint TV and your...
Jun 19, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Welcome to the ElkBros Elk Calling "Geminar" Series! We are always telling folks to improve their elk calling skill set and that to get better, they have to practice. But even though we do a lot of stuff on calling on our shows, We never really specifically tell folks “JUST HOW TO PRACTICE”! Just what should they folks be practicing? What are they looking for when they practice? What should be the goal? Are there mistakes, misconceptions or pitfalls to avoid? Well y'all, time to change all that!...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Just when is the best time to hunt elk in 2023? Well Y’all… the ElkBros get together to talk about just that in today's episode. Different perspectives, opinions and plenty of info on the best days to hunt elk this season. They even talk about the best 7, 5 or 3 day periods…. And how that might look different for a new elk hunter vs experienced hunters & why. So break out that Calendar y’all… and come on into Elk Camp! If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REV...
May 30, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 192
It's Live Giveaway, Listener Questions and Live ElkHunting Q&A! In t he first 42 minutes of the show, we give away over 40 thousand dollars of hunts, prizes and gear! Then Starting at 1:42.33, it's live Q&A, questions on Solo vs Partner Calling and two questions from our ElkBros Mailbox. Enjoy the show! Have a Question for Our Next Podcast? Call our ElkBros Call-In Number ( 505 - 585-2573 )and leave us a voice message with your questions! If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO...
May 16, 2023•2 hr•Season 4Ep. 191
This week the ElkBros cover some incredible listener questions on Elk Calling Scenarios! How do you decide what kind of scenario to do? The most critical part of a scenario? Scenarios require different wait times? Our favorite scenario and why? When to scratch area off for the rest of the hunt? Also, from today's ElkBros Mailbox: Easiest Mouth Reed to learn with? Strategies for a Growling Bull? If you like what we do... PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 190
It's a first for the ElkBros Crew... Live caller Q&A! And they brought in a huge crew too. Nothing like a live show to get all kinds of questions that folks just like you are wanting to talk about. This is exactly what the ElkBros love... having our folks come right on into elk camp! Enjoy the episode! Just a few of today's topics: Deciding when to stay and when to pack up and move? When you keep wasting time thinking other hunters are an elk? Should I go elsewhere because of the tons of sno...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 189
On this special InSights Edition, Joe sits down with Jeffrey DeVaul to talk about the Western Hunt Fest coming to both New Mexico & Colorado in April and June. This is a bowhunter's, elk hunter's, 3d shooter's event the was created with the elk hunter in mind. Young, old, male or female. This event is made for everyone with the goal of helping you develop personal awareness and confidence through simulated hunting situations and competitions. Join Joe & Jeffrey to learn some of the ways ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 188
It's the Final part of our basics to becoming an elk hunter! The series will cover shot focus, stopping an elk, reading body language, shot placement, success basics after the shot including how to be a good witness, tracking, breaking down and packing out . And trust us... one thing we are good at is "Simplification"! Enjoy the show! And from today's ElkBros Mailbox: Do bear dogs have an effect on an elk hunt? Shooting issues with maintaining accuracy and strengthening? If you like what we do.....
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 4Ep. 187
