ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting

You hear over and over again about the major events or actions needed to successfully harvest an elk with archery equipment; how to get a response,... what a setup is,... knowing your effective range,... and then make a killing shot. Step 1, then 2, then 3 and finally four and BULL DOWN! If ONLY it happened that way! But what about all the variables leading to, or in between those steps? It's thos...

You hear over and over again about the major events or actions needed to successfully harvest an elk with archery equipment; how to get a response,... what a setup is,... knowing your effective range,... and then make a killing shot. Step 1, then 2, then 3 and finally four and BULL DOWN! If ONLY it happened that way! But what about all the variables leading to, or in between those steps? It's thos...

Hunting elk in September during the rut is such an incredible time and opportunity. But what if you are hunting the Rut with a rifle? The opportunity to hunt elk in September or October during the rut is limited for sure, but for those that do, they are often resigned to have to listen or read tons of information about hunting the rut with archery equipment and try to find what would apply to them...

You hear it from everyone, and now you believe it... being able to call elk is the total game changer. Problem is, Where do you start? Most of us that do call elk begin to take a lot of things for granted that can become frustrating and a confusing myriad of questions for someone new to elk hunting. There are so many call options out there and once you do bite the bullet and select something to st...

When the Herd Bulls become the kings of September and the rut is in full swing, the bugling action is incredible. But for the archery elk hunter trying to pull that bull away from his cows with their calls, it can be a lesson in frustration. So just how can you get an opportunity on a herd bull or one of the mature bulls surrounding him? On today's show, the ElkBros talk about the pros and cons of...

The ElkBros crew gets together for PART 3 of this SERIES to discuss each of their own Top Failure Points in hopes of helping you to learn from their mistakes. To find consistent elk hunting success, one of the keys is to find, identify and eliminate those failure points. This episode covers a myriad of subjects from lack of equipment redundancy, fears that kill opportunities, Shooting form issues...

On today’s episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, we are going to share a collaborative show recorded by Jason Holliday of the Harvest Holliday Podcast. The conversation covers the ElkBros entry into podcast world and then takes off into topics from gear, elk hunting knowledge, the importance of actual days in the field and hunting on a budget. What does it really take to hunt successfully? Mindset?...

So many elk hunting opportunities are blown by those things, behaviors and events that are out of our control. Or are they? From how an elk reacts or behaves in a given situation or set-up, to other hunters, the weather, the conditions, moon phase or other reasons. But what if we told you that those things are not as uncontrollable as most people think? On todays episode, you get a chance to first...

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 some 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 Blue Collar Elk Hunting'...

On today’s episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, we are going to share a collaborative show recorded by Guy Duplantier of the Western Contours Podcast. First of all, if your not listening to Western Contours, you need to go right now and subscribe. Guy is phenomenal and his show has been on the ElkBros playlist since we started this whole adventure. It’s top of the line, So go check him out.  Archer...

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 some 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 Blue Collar Elk Hunting'...

Where to start finding elk... Key Elements, places, levels, mindset and starting points. Tailoring your calls to the time of year and mood. Setting up on a bull. Tips to prevent High Altitude Sickness. And an Elk Calling Scenario nugget that could be a key ingredient this coming fall! That and MUCH MORE! Today's guest will either be your motivation this season or he will be that hunter that you sh...

The ElkBros crew gets together for PART 2 of this SERIES to discuss each of their own Top Failure Points in hopes of helping you to learn from their mistakes. To find consistent elk hunting success, one of the keys is to find, identify and eliminate those failure points. This episode covers a myriad of subjects from lack of equipment redundancy, fears that kill opportunities, Shooting form issues...

Every elk hunting disappointment, each and every missed opportunity comes from some type of failure point. To find consistent elk hunting success, one of the keys is to find, identify and eliminate those failure points. The ElkBros crew gets together for PART 1 of this SERIES to discuss each of their own Top Failure Points in hopes of helping you to learn from their mistakes.  In identifying their...

The "Finding Elk From Day One of the Hunt" Series is a wrap! And we close out with a Live Q&A Session and letters from the ElkBros Mailbox.  We cover a variety of questions covering some of the following Topics: Calling that bull that only bugles once Scent wafer use Estrus Gel ATV Security Approaching elk from high elevation Oregon Country strategies Mechanical broadheads Single Pin sights AND MO...

You want to know how the ElkBros find elk? Well here you go! This is straight out of the ElkBros Playbook on exactly what we do. When, where and how we do it. These are our keys to the game! For those that don't want to call, you still have great options to find elk and fill your tag. We talk about those options and then we go into our favorite techniques to turn the tables. To have the elk FIND U...

Before you can find elk, you have to put boots on the ground and locate where the elk are. This is where the "Hunt" part of "Hunting" happens! We talk about where and how to locate elk with boots on the ground. What to look for. Where to look for it. And how to see, hear, smell and use the clues that elk leave behind to put yourself in a position for an encounter. Y'all, this is the skill set that...

You're on a public land elk hunt and you pull up and already there are a couple of other hunters at the trail head. Each of you excited for the hunt. Heading out to hunt somewhere along the next whatever miles of forest in front of you. Inside, you smile at the challenge of filling that tag, at being the better hunter. Have you ever asked yourself or wondered where your hunting skill set would mea...

Where do I start? How do I start? What's your plan for finding elk once that first day of the hunt rolls around? Shoot, we hear ya; "Hunt the Bugles and you find the Bulls!" Yeaaahhhhh BUDDY! WE ALL LOVE when the bulls are cranking and telling us right where they are! But what if you're not hearing bugles? What if they have shut up? What if you aren't hunting the rut? What do you do then? On today...

A great elk hunting partner. Just what does that mean? What makes it work? Is it personality types? Is it thought processing? Roles? Respect? If so, just what earns that respect? Is it about passions? Mentality? Values? Beliefs? Habits? Goal structure or certain innate qualities? On today's episode, the coaches take an in-depth look at elk hunting partnerships along with the variables that each of...

Rosies vs Rockies. Stories, Experiences, Differences and Similarities of hunting the two subspecies. What is it that the Die-Hard Rosie hunters know that gives them an advantage in their elk woods? Do those techniques hurt them in the Rocky Elk Woods? Special Guest, the ElkSinger himself, Tony Wintrip joins the ElkBros Coaching Staff to add his Pacific NorthWest elk hunting expertise to tonight's...

Defining Success. The Experience vs the pursuit? Killing vs Hunting? How those new to elk hunting can avoid getting overwhelmed, falling victim or becoming misinformed by all the social media, industry marketing and propagated hype. Or is it really hype? Special Guest, Guy Duplantier, joins the ElkBros Coaching Staff for some open and honest discussions. First off, they are off to the races with t...

It's the 10 Week Conclusion of Our Preseason Elk Hunting Guide! For Ten weeks, we’ve had a blast sharing all the what, when, where, why and how of elk hunting with each and every one of you! But on this episode we are taking it one step further. We are going live to answer questions from our ElkBros Mailbox and on YouTube with our Grinders! What a great atmosphere and a fun time spent. We answer a...

You may want to watch this episode on YouTube. This is how the ElkBros Roll! For the final part of our Preseason Elk Series we are talking about the gear we have on our person and in our packs. As well as the clothing and our archery set-ups. Joe & Gilbert share a pack dump and talk about what and why they carry the gear that they do. Music: Big Racks & Bloody Backs Tony Wintrip . BullDownProducti...

You may want to watch this episode on YouTube. Before you can kill an elk, you have to find one! Simple statement. But for thousands of hunters hitting the elk woods this fall, not always a simple task. It can be hard enough for those living in one of the western elk states. But for those of you putting boots on the ground only days before your actual hunt, it can seem like an overwhelming and dau...