Blue Collar Elk Hunting

Having the right mindset on an elk hunt, or in anything in life for that matter, matched with a solid skill set and needed knowledge are the foundations for consistent success. So just what is the right mindset? In this episode the ElkBros share their views from their experiences and what works for them. It's Part 6 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide, 8 Key Mindset Components and Expectations for a positive and successful elk hunting mindset We each have our way of refocusing and moving ahead when things get hard. In this episode, the coaches share some of the things that drive them to succeed. If there is even one thing that empowers you during your next hard or difficult times, then our coaches consider this time well spent.   Here are just a few of the resources we recommend for you to check out to help you in the Preseason: (We are not sponsored by any of these. In fact, some of them are our competition. But we are coaches and this is about helping you to be the best you can in the elk woods. The

Current Overall Elk Hunter Success Rates : Archery 10 -12% . Rifle 12-25% depending on the area. But what if we told you that there is a way to beat those percentages! On this episode, the ElkBros coaches talk about the variables encountered that create such low success rates and what you can do to change that number through situational prep and proper scenario training. It's Part 5 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide, Situational Prep & Scenario Training. What if you could pinpoint the exact areas that are largely responsible for low hunter success rates? What if you then had a plan or an idea of how to prepare for and overcome those areas of failure? Well, pull up a chair y'all. Time to change some percentages! Here are just a few of the resources we recommend for you to check out to help you in the Preseason: (We are not sponsored by any of these. In fact, some of them are our competition. But we are coaches and this is about helping you to be the best you can in the elk woods. These are incredibl

Just how important is the relationship of fitness to elk hunting success? Do I have to be in great shape to have success? What does it mean to be in Elk Shape? What are our focus areas of Conditioning and why? Are there any tips for things often missed in the conditioning/preseason prep phase? What about age groups and body sizes? When should I start? How often should I train? Do I need a gym membership? It's Part 4 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide, the coaches are in the house and we give our opinions and training knowledge on all those questions and more! If you have seen our group, we represent 40 years of different age categories, different body shapes, weights, sizes as well as different training regiments. But there is one thing that we all agree on, if you are not getting yourself in the best shape possible in your current situation, then you are already creating a limitation to your future elk encounters and opportunities. And that's not an option! Hope you enjoy the episode. Here are just

When is the Best Time to Hunt Elk This Fall? With application deadlines right around the corner, it's the number one question hitting our mailbox. How to maximize opportunities by being in the elk woods at the right time. But just when is the RIGHT TIME?  It's Part 3 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide and we recommend watching this one on our ElkBros YouTube Channel! Our multi-part series covers our tips (our perspectives ...how we do it) to get things rolling in the right direction. On this edition, the Coaches share season dates, Calendar graphics, application deadlines and some of their views on best day scenarios and how they may differ when it comes to various circumstances, experience levels and expectations. We hope you enjoy the episode! Want to see the materials used on the show? Season Calendars and thoughts - https://elkbros.com/calendars/ 2021 Application Deadlines and Archery Season Dates - https://elkbros.com/hunt-application-dates/ Other Topics coming up on the Series: Next week, it's

You want to increase your chances to be successful next fall? Then that journey starts TODAY! Your Coaches continue with preseason tips and areas of focus that they feel would most improve your elk hunting opportunities to be successful. In this episode they discuss the commitment of doing more and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone. From there the session goes to situational prep and strengthening your mental endurance. It's the first series of Season 3 y'all; The ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide! The goal of this multi-part series is to give you our tips (our perspectives ...how we do it) to get things rolling in the right direction. Then to help you have a plan... the what, when, where, why and how to hunt elk this year. By the end of this series, you will have a plan that is unique to your needs. Successful Elk Hunting is about creating opportunities and capitalizing on them. Episodes 101,102 - The staff starts with preseason tips and areas of focus that they feel would most improve an

You want to increase your chances to be successful next fall? Then that journey starts TODAY! It's what you do BETWEEN now and the fall or winter elk hunts that's going to mean the difference between punching your tag... or not. It doesn't matter whether your hunting season starts in September, October or even December. If you want to increase the odds in your favor, your PRESEASON starts NOW!  It's the first episode of Season 3 y'all, and we are going to start off with our first series of the year; The ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide - In it to Win it! The goal of this multi-part series is to give you our tips (our perspectives ...how we do it) to get things rolling in the right direction. Then to help you have a plan... the what, when, where, why and how to hunt elk this year. By the end of this series, you will have a plan that is unique to your needs. Successful Elk Hunting is about creating opportunities and capitalizing on them. Episodes 101,102 - The staff starts with preseason tips and areas of f

Paul Medel, Michael Waddell, Dirk Durham, Michael Batease, Chris Roe, The Nada Grande Boys, Trevon Stoltzfus, Trent Fisher from Born and Raised Outdoors, Guy Duplantier of Western Contours, Chad Ryker from BackCountry Rookies and Jim Huntsman from the Western Huntsman and EVERY ONE of the ElkBros ARE ALL IN THE HOUSE giving their Advice! Y'all, this is an episode for the books!  On Today’s 100th Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, we close out season two with announcements about changes for season 3, Video Shouts Outs from Grinders all over the United States and all of our ElkBros friends make an appearance to share their tips and advice in the topic areas that we receive so many questions about. Y'all, this episode is plum full of advice! Hope you Enjoy the episode! Find & Follow our friends: BackCountry Rookies:    Instagram: @backcountryrookies      Website:https://backcountryrookies.com Born & Raised Outdoors:    Instagram: @bornandraisedoutdoors      Website: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com Chris Roe

Elk hunting is about moments. Those times that define us as hunters. Possibly teach us lessons, or that give us the opportunity to grow. Over the years, our group has had so many moments. Failures, disappointments, struggles and exhilarations. Each moment teaching us a lesson. Lessons that we get to share with you in hopes of either helping you to flatten that learning curve, give you something to think about or possibly inspire you. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches each talk about "Ah-Ha" moments, special personal elk hunting moments and some of their plain ol' good times. Enjoy the stories, but listen for the messages. Hope you enjoy the episode! EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/shop Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros Listen to their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: http://podcast.elkbros.com/  SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE

There are hundreds of reasons you should not be successful on your elk hunt. TO HECK WITH THOSE! If there are hundreds of reasons why each of us should not be successful, then why the heck is it that THE SAME guys are getting it done year after year? Is it luck? Absolutely not! Yes, a lot of their success has to do with knowledge and experience. That's an absolute fact. But when things are tough. When the elements or situations are against us all as hunters. Those consistently successful hunters have one other thing that separates them from the pack... THEY ARE RELENTLESS! On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches give you the juice! The keys to a winning attitude, a strong will and just what it means to be relentless. Not only in your hunting, but in preparing for ALL aspects of an elk hunt as well. The guys talk about the fine line between a reason and an excuse. As well as the key to overcoming a losing situation. You want to be successful in the elk woods this year? Don't mis

Guided or DIY elk hunts? A question we have been getting a lot these days. Many hunters planning their upcoming hunts, especially first timers, are weighing whether they should hunt DIY or consider hiring a guide: "What strengths does a guide bring to a hunt that I couldn't?" "Would I learn more from a guide?" "Will I have more success?" "Can I afford it?" "Can I get a guide on public land?" "What do you recommend?" On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches talk the pros & cons of guided vs DIY elk hunts. Included in the discussion is how not all guided or "do it yourself" hunts look alike and the variables that can bring the two closer in some ways as well as put them on the opposite ends of the scale in others. It's a great topic and one where your coaches have plenty of experience on both sides of the fence. Hope you enjoy the episode.  EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkb

Have you ever suffered from the Post Elk Season Blues? You know what we mean. All that work. All that time preparing. Three hundred and fifty days of "I can't wait" and the next thing you know, it's over in a blink. The adventure you experienced and lived for getting farther and farther away in your rear view mirror. For a lot of us, it's more than the missing of the daily experience. For many of us, it's just down right depressing! On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches talk about the Post Elk Season Blues. Their experiences and feelings after a hunt as well as what they do to get through those blues. They talk about thought processes, giving yourself a physical and mental break. How to refocus those passions as well as changing your mindset from focusing on that rear view mirror to looking now again towards the front windshield.  So, here we go y'all. Time to be BLUE NO MORE! Hope you enjoy the episode.  EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - h

Want to know how the ElkBros Hunt? Then this is the show you don't want to miss! During their 7 day annual public land New Mexico archery elk hunt, the ElkBros crew have filled 12 of 16 tags in the last 3 years for a 75% success rate. ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia has taken 35 public land elk in the last 37 years while Pro Staffer and Blue Collar Elk Hunting Host, Gilbert Ornelas, is on a seven year streak. Consistent success like that does not happen by chance. It is a time proven formula. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, It's the ElkBros Elk Hunting Playbook! The crew are in the house and share the formula of their success. How they hunt. Their expectations of themselves as well as of each other. Their beliefs, as well as what they know to be true. Like we said before, this is an episode that you don't want to miss! Welcome to elk camp!  EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/shop Watch

Late Season Elk Hunters... This one's for you! Whether you are hunting for a mature bull, a spike or a cow elk, the late season hunt is one of the best times to get that trophy bull or to put meat in the freezer. And trust us when we say that a cow elk hunt can be just as exciting, as much a trophy and just as rewarding as any mature bull hunt.  On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, It’s all about hunting late season elk. Knowing what you're looking for, where to find ‘em and how to hunt them. Your coaches cover strategies for both winter conditions as well as dry and unusually warm late season days. They talk about where to look for bulls or cows and discuss techniques to help you flatten that learning curve. Whether you are planning on hunting with a rifle, muzzleloader or archery equipment, your coaches cover all angles and thoughts for each. We hope you enjoy the episode! Welcome to elk camp! EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COL

To be an Efficient Elk Hunter it means you get the job done quick, consistently and with deadly accuracy.  But just as there are efficient and inefficient predators, there are also efficient and inefficient elk hunters. The differences coming from having or lacking needed knowledge or skills. Every hole in your game as an elk hunter decreases your ability to create opportunities and can increase the chances of a poor or bad shot when that opportunity does present itself.  On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your Coaches discuss what it takes to become an efficient elk hunter and help you understand from the beginning... there is no magic wand! If you want to know the areas you need to work on to take your elk hunting to the next level, then this is the show for you. So pull up a chair and stay a while. Welcome to elk camp! EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/shop Watch the Blue Collar

Did you struggle during your hunt this year?… Are you struggling now? Whether you were successful or not, there are ALWAYS struggles of some kind during an elk hunt. Some in our control and some not. For those in our control we have to take an honest look in the mirror… and not make excuses. That's way to easy… and sets you up for continuing struggles and future disappointments. It's time to revaluate and empower yourself instead! On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, it's GUT CHECK TIME! In this TWO PART SERIES, Your elk hunting coaches keep it real and talk about hunt elements to look at and consider as cause and effect of an unsuccessful or difficult hunt. As well as thoughts and motivation to identify and overcome those elements for the future. Also, from this weeks ElkBros Mailbox   - One hunter's problem of locating bulls in quiet times   - Is there a catalog of ElkBros Podcast Topics & Episodes?   - Oregon rut timing   - Bachelor elk groups  BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.c

No one wants to be in this situation and it can be a hard subject… When the blood trail ends. Hunting such a strong and powerful animal as an elk, we not only need to talk about it, we need to prepare for it. If you do, it just might mean the difference between an incredible recovery or some tough days of doubt, head shaking, second guessing or hard regret. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, when the blood trail ends.....Causes, strategies and dealing. Your coaches cover the reasons a blood trail goes bad for both archery and rifle as well as those things out of your control. From there, it’s about developing the skills to help locate your animal after the blood runs out… gridding with technology, using your senses, getting some help from nature as well as other tips. And lastly, the discussion turns to dealing and real life learning moments. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/shop

It's October y'all and the firearm hunters are up! What an incredible time to be in the mountains! Leaves have turned or even falling. You can go from warm days to cold to snow in the blink of an eye! Not only can the weather change in an instant, but so can the elk. You can find the elk in one or a combination of three behavior phases in October; Rutting, Recovery or Winter Prep. Each bringing their own pluses or minuses.  On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your Coaches cover a whole plethora of questions concerning hunting elk in October. Are elk still rutting? Is calling still effective? When are the best times of of the month to Hunt? How do I find elk when rifle hunting in October? How does the moon effect elk? What are some mistakes to avoid? Those topics as well as an ElkBros Mailbox discussion on the science of arrow setups. Pull up a chair and come on in to elk camp! We hope you enjoy the episode. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.

This is a special InSights Edition Collaboration Podcast with Coach Joe Giglia and Chad Ryker from The Backcountry Rookies Podcast. They bring up scenarios, mistakes, possible solutions and share some incredible stories. Chad is doing a series called "Stories From the Hunt", where he interviews his guests about the ins and outs of their hunts this season. Chad thinks he is going to hear about Joe's elk hunt, which he eventually does, but not before the tables get turned and Joe has Chad sharing his season. Real Stories, Real People and plenty of PASSION! So Pull up a chair and stay a while. Hope you enjoy the show! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES Website - https://backcountryrookies.com Instagram - @backcountryrookies Facebook - Backcountry Rookies Group - Backcountry Rookies Nation EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/shop Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros Listen to

Real people, real situations, all with either a lesson, perspective or inspiration. Each with a message meant to help us all with our journey as elk hunters. This our friends, are things for us all to think about. Today’s show is straight from you, our Grinders. There are so many stories and letters that we have received from the 2020 archery elk season. Plenty of success stories filled with excitement, gratitude and celebration. We are incredibly proud of our Grinder’s accomplishments, but the letters that we are going to talk about today, go even deeper. Stories that each of us will relate to, or hopefully learn from in some way.  So pull up a chair and welcome to Elk Camp! We hope you enjoy!  EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.com BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/shop Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros Listen to their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: http://podcast.elkbros.com/  SUBSCRIBE

FOUR BULLS IN FIVE DAYS ON NEW MEXICO PUBLIC LAND! Part 2 - Live from the ElkBros Elk Camp: The weather went from 90 degrees overnight to 23 degrees with snow on the ground and the bulls bugling! The Venezuelan Mafia have already tagged out and this time it's Joe and Gilbert getting it done. But this show is way more than just story time. Your coaches talk about some important aspects for us all to think about and give you personal perspectives and thoughts to help you take that next step to becoming a more successful elk hunter. This is as real as it gets! Recorded live from the ElkBros New Mexico 2020 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! We have always wanted you to feel like you were with us in elk camp and y’all, it doesn’t get any better than this. Yo