ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting

What if finding elk wasn't based on luck? It's Part 4 of our Beginner's Elk Hunting Blueprint series and today we turn an elk's September System into a step-by-step guide for finding elk consistently. Instead of wandering the mountains hoping to stumble into elk, you'll learn how to identify the system elk are using right now based on security, feed, water, rut activity, pressure, travel routes, a...

Most hunters spend their preseason looking for elk. The best hunters spend their preseason eliminating places elk don't want to be. In Part 3 of our Beginner's Blueprint Series, we dive into a proven scouting mindset that can dramatically shorten the learning curve and increase your odds of finding elk. Learn which terrain features, habitat types, and access points can often be crossed off your ma...

Today in Part 2 (Episode 258) of our "Beginning Elk Hunter's Blueprint Series", we’re talkin’ about two things every elk hunter gets wrapped around the axle over — gear and elk behavior. Seems like nowadays everybody thinks you need a truckload of expensive gear and every fancy gadget on the market to kill elk. Truth is, most hunters are carryin’ way too much stuff and still don’t understand the o...

This (Episode 257) is part of the Beginning Elk Hunter Blueprint Series . Join the ElkBros as they discuss the reasons behind why first-time elk hunters often fail. They also discuss elk behavior during different seasons, particularly regarding rutting patterns in October and the impact of weather conditions on herd dynamics. Enjoy the episode! Want a 1 in 32 chance to win a private land ElkBros N...

Joe Giglia joins Cody O'Reilly on the Join The Hunt Podcast to talk about elk hunting strategies, coaching, and the importance of experience and camaraderie in hunting. Discover expert tips on calling, positioning, and building hunting partnerships to improve success in the field. Enjoy the episode! Looking for a hunting partner to hunt safely, save money and time, and enjoy the outdoors with hunt...

ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia begins a new series called "Elk Calling Deciphered" focusing on simplifying the elk calling process across three key areas: how to call, what calls to use, and when to call. Enjoy the Show! Want a 1 in 32 chance to win a private land ElkBros New Mexico Elk Hunt ?  Check out the ElkBros Adventure Club: ⁠elkbros.com/club/⁠ If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUB...

Every archery elk hunter dreams of screaming bulls and nonstop rut chaos—but many seasons feel surprisingly quiet. Is the rut actually weaker today, or are hunters not understanding the makeup of the elk they are dealing with? In this episode, the boys dig into herd dynamics behind the elk rut and challenge some of the biggest assumptions in elk hunting. From bull-to-cow ratios and mature bull age...

On today's episode... Special guest Kurt Belding, owner of Western Obsessions TV, shares his approach to embracing challenging hunting conditions, his preference for archery elk hunting despite occasional frustrations, and his successful hunting techniques. The boys and Kurt share insights on the mental and physical preparation required for elk hunting, including the importance of building mental...

On today's episode... What does it mean to "Analyze Your Elk Herd" and why do we think it matters more than most hunters realize? Can teaching hunters to analyze herds shorten their learning & success curve? How can it change the way you build a hunt strategy? Also, the fellas have a deep discussion as to how the moon phase and environmental conditions should weigh in on season decisions? What is...

On today's episode... The best way to learn is from the experiences of others. Especially from those that fit our own shoes. Apples to Apples! The team brings in two of their most recent elk hunters for a special perspective, from everyday hunters like most of us out there, on the perceptions vs the realities of elk hunting that they experienced this last season. What were their biggest struggles?...

Guest Cody Rich joins host Joe Giglia on this special InSights Edition to talk about the development of "The Reckon", the first smartwatch built specifically by hunters, for hunters. They also dive off into a discussion about the different “Layers” of regret that can ruin a hunt and talk about strategies to avoid them. Some points of emphasis include: The importance of controlling controllable fac...

It's Christmas y'all and the boys start off by sharing their items or gear that they recommend to have on any Elk Hunters Christmas Wish List. From there, they dive into preparing for Elk Season 2026. Notable changes through the western grapevine… and if they had to pick 3 things or processes to begin working on right now in preparation for success in 2026, what would they be? Enjoy the show! If y...

On this Late Season Elk hunting show, the boys dig into rifle calibers, finding elk and tips for overcoming cold weather failure points as well as a deep and important discussion on self pressure and keeping the enjoyment of the hunt. Folks, this is a share you don't want to miss. So pull you chair up to the fire! Enjoy the show! If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and...

Where have we been? What are we up to? Where are we going? The Boys get together to update everyone on everything ElkBros and talk about where they are and the future of the podcast. They also answer a great mailbox question and cover three of Joe's glaring possible rifle and archery hunter failure points from the season. Enjoy the show! If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE,...

ElkBros presents part 5 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on covering strategies for hunt centered conditioning and endurance prep that is not the normal conversation. Coach Giglia also covers managing exhaustion during hunting trips and emphasized the importance of hydration, mental preparation, and maintaining focus while hunting. Coach also shared his hunting philosophy and winning mindse...

It's story time at Elk Camp! Michael Scrogan, host of "The Hunting Stories" Podcast" joins the ElkBros for a great time of story telling, laughs and camaraderie! This one here was tons of fun. Enjoy the episode! Listen to the "Hunting Stories Podcast" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hunting-stories-podcast/id1629699604 If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE an...

ElkBros presents part 4 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on offensive elk hunting strategies, emphasizing the importance of aggressive calling techniques and understanding elk behavior. Joe Giglia shares various calling scenarios and techniques, including simulating multiple elk sounds to create realistic situations that appeal to elk's natural instincts and behaviors. Through personal hunt...

The go-to elk hunting strategy used by the majority of elk hunters relies on two things to create an opportunity… seeing or hearing a bull. But what happens when you’re not seeing elk or hearing bugles? What’s the plan B?…. Other than hiking and hoping……most elk hunters don’t have one. On today’s show…. Calling strategies when elk go silent in September! If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TI...

Coach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, first, a live visit to the Mile High Expo with the crew and then Joe talks defense and knowing your opponent, their weaknesses, what drives them as well as some misconceptions that cause a breakdown in strategy. Y'all, this is like a free semin...

Coach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, Joe talks defense and various aspects of equipment maintenance, skill development, and strategic planning. The discussion included topics such as bow tuning, possible pack concerns, gear optimization, and practicing realistic hunting scenarios...

Coach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, Joe Covers his offensive goals and the important realizations and skills needed to raise any hunter's level of success. Enjoy the episode! If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! Do you want to take your elk...

What does it take for a beginning archery elk hunter to have any expectation of punching a tag on their first ever archery elk hunt? Is it even possible without depending on blind luck? How do they prepare? How do they develop the needed skill sets? How can they avoid having to learn through the school of hard knocks? Well y'all, if you have those questions, this is the show for you! You can hear...

On today's Episode:  -The evolution and aspects of ElkBros Adventures Elk Hunts. -Hunting Strategies and Team Evolution -ElkBros Adventure Club and Hunting Properties -Hunting Success and Coaching Strategies -ElkBros Hunting Experiences and Pricing Want to hunt with the ElkBros? Go to ElkBros.com and select "Hunt With The ElkBros" from the menu. If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUB...

On today's Episode: The importance of form and understanding body factors for effective elk hunting. Optimizing your bow setup. Need and justification for nock tuning. Understanding arrow kinetics and momentum. Broadhead thoughts and trade-offs. If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then our Ba...

When you say someone is a killer at elk hunting...or just about anything in life...why is that? Why is it some elk hunters have that winning juice? What makes them succeed where others fail? Some people seem to have these abilities in any situation, whether experienced or not. Why is that? How can an elk hunter be so good at influencing their own outcomes? Where does their focused confidence come...