Blue Collar Elk Hunting

Imagine hunting elk, an animal you have never seen or heard before, in a part of the country you have never been! We are talking ZERO experience! What are your chances of punching an over the counter tag in one of the highest pressured elk hunting states? Shoot, would you even see one? Where would you hunt? How would you find elk? Where would you even begin on such a journey? On today's show, the crew welcomes Grinder John Lane from Florida (via Virginia) for an incredible story about going for it. John talks about his crew and the adventure of a lifetime that they permitted... and then committed themselves. You'll hear all the decisions and the ups, downs and outcomes of their 2021 Western DIY, OTC, Colorado elk hunt. Were they able to accomplish their goal of seeing and just hearing the bugle of a bull elk? Well, y'all... pull up a chair and just find out! WORDS & NOTES FROM JOHN: I hope I got across that I did not kill this bull but, WE the whole group killed this bull. This bull was all of ours. Anyone

Everyone has heard us say it... WE HUNT AGGRESSIVELY! But what in the heck does that mean? Are we calling angrily? Are we challenging every response? Do we run into a situation like a bull in a china closet? The problem with the word "aggressive" is that it has different meanings for different folks and most people misinterpret our tactics because of it. So it's time to fix that! On today's show, we cover the ElkBros levels and progression of aggressive elk hunting. What it is and what it isn't. First we cover what it is in the most basic and simple of terms. From there we break down all the different aspects of a hunt and how we apply our aggressiveness. During our conversation on aggressiveness, we will cover these areas and more: Locating, finding elk or bringing elk from other areas  Injecting rut activity when it’s been quiet Selecting the time of day we hunt. When we start Frequency and use of calls, scenarios.  Reacting to a response Moving to make a shot opportunity happen Drawing or get in r

ARE YOU READY FOR RIFLE ELK SEASON! Look, if you have been hunting the first part of October, then you have had some incredible day’s for sure! Bulls were still screaming, the incredible fall colors…. and the return of crisp cold mornings ! What a great time to hunt elk for sure. But for those late October and November firearms hunters, things are changing just a bit. Still absolutely exciting, especially those that go armed with knowledge. So on today’s show, it's all about knowing, locating and closing the deal for elk in October & November. We talk about knowing an elks current mode, focus and needs. Strategies for finding elk. The effects of the rut, weather, moon and pressure. As well as other ElkBros tips and thoughts. So pull up a chair and welcome to Elk Camp! We hope you enjoy the episode!  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: ELKB

A GAME CHANGER... That's the one thing that changes your elk hunting life forever! It's not always a skill, technique or strategy. But more of a realization or an "Ah-Ha" moment. Something happens... OR someone finally put it to you in a way that the light bulb comes on and things are never the same from that moment on! Today we share some of those "Ah-Ha" moments. With us today is special guest, Guy Duplantier, of the Western Contours Podcast. Guy returns after a 24 day elk hunt in which he calls in 13 bulls. One of them actually beds down only 5 FEET AWAY!  It was the season of a lifetime for Guy and not by accident. Guy dedicated his off-season to finding the resources needed to fill the holes in his elk hunting game and then put them into practice. What he discovered was game changing for him. Come on into elk camp as we talk to Guy about those things that made the difference. How he put his knowledge to work and gained five years of experience in 5 days! We hope you enjoy the episode! CHECK OUT THE WES

You have heard from us. Now it's time for your questions! The questions have been rolling into the ElkBros Mailbox from our listeners and viewers. So we have dedicated this entire episode to answer a whole bunch of topics from our listeners!  How we select a hunt unit  Calling during the rifle season  The use of game cameras Can you call too much, too hard, too intense? A game plan for flat country Changing your call to sound different Clothing to wear on an October rifle hunt Selecting and working diaphragm reeds Questioning your guide...when is it appropriate? What to do with a bull going away while calling It's ElkBros Mailbox time! The coaches are in the house and the conversations are chalk full of information. So pull up a chair and welcome to Elk Camp! We hope you enjoy the episode!  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: EL

For the first time ever, the ElkBros headed to Colorado to hunt archery Elk OTC. Want to know what they learned? Well then, here you go! The crew spends over an hour talking about the things that worked for them and even those things that didn't. What did they do to overcome quiet elk? Did their strategies change? What techniques led to their successes? How did they deal with the different terrain? How well did their e-scouting serve them? What went wrong vs what went right? It's the ElkBros doing what they do best! In true ElkBros style, the crew explains their techniques and breaks down those things that worked. And even more importantly, they share their mistakes and what didn't work so that others can learn from their mistakes. There are some great stories and never a dull moment.  So pull up a chair and welcome to Elk Camp! We hope you enjoy these episodes!  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PR

On today’s episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, we are still out in the mountains chasing elk and getting some great content to share, but since we aren’t back, we going to share a collaborative show I prerecorded with David Brooks of the Don’t Be Mediocre Podcast. David and I talk elk and elk hunting: Scouting for elk, comparing e-scouting vs boots on the ground. I also talk about what I look for when scouting and finding my focus areas and how I’m not focused on finding bulls while scouting. From there our conversation goes to hunting scenarios, and some of the strategies I use and how some of those strategies came about. Hope you enjoy the episode. You can find the Don’t Be Mediocre podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast listening app. Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: ELKBROS30 20% off BaseMap Pro Subscription: ELKBROS20 5% off MSRP of Blackhou

Two bulls go down and one heartbreaker! Part 2 live from the ElkBros Elk Camp. It’s the final part of our “live from the ElkBros 2021 ElkCamp!” Find out for yourselves all the adventures, the laughs and the low points that we dealt with. There are a ton of learning moments along the way and in true ElkBros fashion, We share, teach and hopefully help you learn from both out failures and our triumphs. If you are planning an out of state OTC hunt, then you don't want to miss this series. This is as real as it gets! Recorded live from the ElkBros, Colorado, 2021 Elk Camp. The crew tell the stories, share the trials and tribulations and talk about important lessons learned. They also share the techniques and strategies they used for the various stages and conditions of the hunt. Y'all, this is exactly what we all go through and how to come out winning! So pull up a chair and welcome to our Elk Camp! We hope you enjoy these episodes!  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free

Blood has been drawn! Part 1 live from the ElkBros Elk Camp. For the first time ever, the ElkBros take the show on the road to take on the challenge of hunting OTC in Colorado. Will it be a bust or will their New Mexico tactics and strategies serve them in Colorado? Y'all, the Bros share all parts of their Colorado adventure. The ups, downs, goals, expectations and the thought processes they used for going into a new environment away from their home state. If you are planning an out of state OTC hunt, then you don't want to miss this series. This is as real as it gets! Recorded live from the ElkBros, Colorado, 2021 Elk Camp. The crew tell the stories, share the trials and tribulations and talk about important lessons learned. They also share the techniques and strategies they used for the various stages and conditions of the hunt. Y'all, this is exactly what we all go through and how to come out winning! So pull up a chair and welcome to our Elk Camp! We hope you enjoy these episodes!  SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REV

An incredible conversation that every hunter should hear! Chris Dorsey has spent his life experiencing everything outdoors on 5 different continents . He has harvested all 29 North American Big Game species. And as the Host of Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey, he shares and brings those stories right to your living room. But even more important is his dedication and leadership in the preservation of our outdoor heritage and the importance of conservation. The information and intelligence that Chris brings to the show is a must listen. If you truly care about protecting and preserving our outdoor way of life, DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! If you have watched any outdoor TV show, you can most likely thank Chris for having those shows to watch. His production company produced more than 2000 episodes across 55 different shows. And, he just doesn’t create shows. The outdoors and hunting are his passion. A passion he is now passing on to his own sons as well as the importance of conservation and educating others on

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 those "unknowns" not talked about from one step to the other that we are missing. Well, y'all... let's see if we can help with that! It's Part 3 of our next series: Archery Elk Hunting From Response to Release... Connecting the dots! The goal of this episode is to help you fill in some of those gaps and we begin by talking about things that happen from before you see the elk, to “there he is”. Just a few of the topics: How do I know if he is still coming? If I’m not sure what to do? Should I call to verify his location or stay silent?  If I do call, what calls should I use?  What if he doesn’t answer, should I move

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 those "unknowns" not talked about from one step to the other that we are missing. Well, y'all... let's see if we can help with that! It's Part 2 of our next series: Archery Elk Hunting From Response to Release... Connecting the dots! The goal of this episode is to help you fill in some of those gaps and we begin by talking about things that happen between creating a set-up and an elk coming into range. Just a few of the topics: What is the difference between a good and a bad set-up? What am I looking for? Does it change with a two person team? What exactly is a “Stop & Scan” spot? How should I position myself accord

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 those "unknowns" not talked about from one step to the other that we are missing. Well, y'all... let's see if we can help with that! It's Part 1 of our next series: Archery Elk Hunting From Response to Release... Connecting the dots! The goal of this episode is to help you fill in some of those gaps and we begin by talking about things that happen between getting a response and creating a set-up.  Just a few of the topics: Do I set up or do I close the distance?  What if the wind is wrong? How far do I go before I set-up? How close is it to be in a bull’s bubble? What is considered to be the “Red Zone”? How do I k

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. Luckily, a lot of that information does apply. But for those gals and guys wanting to up their game specific to the rifle, they have to search far and wide. That's why today's show is dedicated to the rifle hunter chasing elk during the rut. We talk about strategies and how they change or at least how the goals can be both similar and different. Then, possible failure points, safety aspects unique to the rifle hunter as well as several tips you can take into the woods with you. Hope you enjoy the episode! Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder C

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 start with, again, another lesson in frustration and disappointment. But y'all, it doesn't have to be that way! On today's episode we talk about the elk calling learning process. What you need and how to get started calling elk. There will be lessons, examples and explanations. We talk about struggles, issues and how to fix them. We also talk about some really easy calls to make that are killer in the elk woods. Calls that anyone can do. We hope you enjoy the episode. Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Ou

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 hunting herd bulls. Those herd bull behaviors that make it so frustrating as well as those behaviors that you can exploit to create an opportunity. They talk about the best times, techniques and situations to get that shot on a herd bull or one of the satellites around him. Hope you enjoy the show! Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: ELKBROS30 20% off BaseMap Pro Subscription: ELKBROS20 5% off MSRP of Blackhound Optics: ELKBROS MUSIC by Tony Wintrip ALBUM: Northwest Wi

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 and much more! In identifying their Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points for this Series, you are actually going to get an extensive list of experienced pitfalls to avoid without the pains of all the "So Close" stories back at camp. We hope you enjoy the episode. Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: ELKBROS30 20% off BaseMap Pro Subscription: ELKBROS20 5% off MSRP of Blackhound Optics: ELKBROS MUSIC by Tony Wintrip ALBUM: Freezer Bound ℗ 2019 Tony Wintrip BullDown Productio

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? Expensive gear? Great Camo? Well y'all... let's just talk about that. You can find the Harvest Holliday podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast listening app. Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: ELKBROS30 20% off BaseMap Pro Subscription: ELKBROS20 5% off MSRP of Blackhound Optics: ELKBROS FOLLOW THE ElkBros… Joe Giglia - @elkbros Leroy ‘Chav’ Chavez - @elkbroschav Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm  The Venezuelan Mafia: Luis Gonzalez - @vmhunters

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 to meet the newest addition to the ElkBros Coaching Staff. From there, your coaches talk about what makes a situation "uncontrollable" and how you can develop options to be in more control than you think. They also give up visual examples, that you can view on their YouTube Channel, of controlling the uncontrollable during a 3 man setup. That topic as well as ElkBros Mailbox questions concerning: - Hunting Beetle kill - Finding your shot placement on a broadside bull Looking for an Elk Hunting Partner? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site. Click here! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off

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's Special Edition Series... "The Moment". THE MOMENT - EP 2: Burn Me Twice   ************************************************ DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR ? Please Review & Rate our show on Apple Podcasts or iTunes. LOOKING FOR AN ELK HUNTING PARTNER ? Check out our free Elk HuntingBUDDY site at ElkBROS.com WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE TO HAVE 40 YEARS OF ELK HUNTING KNOWLEDGE ? Check out the ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Academy at ElkBROS.com ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 30% off Outdoor Edge Knives Online Store: ELKBROS30 20% off BaseMap Pro Subscription: ELKBROS20 5% off MSRP of Blackhound Optics: ELKBROS