Elk Hunt

Reading the Shot Clock: Cliff Gray's Lessons from 40 Elk Hunters

Man, this one's a good one. Cliff Gray's back on the show — if you remember, Cliff and I try to link up around this time every year, and it's turning into a bit of a trad

201 vs. 301: What It Really Takes to Target a Big Bull

I sat down with Jaden Bales this week for one of those conversations that starts as a catch-up and turns into a full-on masterclass — and I didn't even plan it that way.

Most Insane Elk Research Tool We've Ever Seen — Mark Livesay Reveals Hunt Research IQ

Alright guys, this one is mind-blowing. I know Mark Livesay is talented — you all know him from Treeline Academy, the best e-scouting course on the planet — but I was not

22 Elk in 23 Seasons: Public Land Lessons w/ Kevin Gower

Alright guys, today's episode is a good one. I'm sitting down with Kevin Gower — a Colorado public land guy who's been in the elk woods since he was 12 years old and has

Two Bulls, One Arrow Each: The Double Kill Story You Need to Hear

Man, this one's for anybody who just loves talking to a regular dude who's put in the years and killed a lot of elk — because that's exactly what this episode is. Brian R

301 Lessons for 201 Elk Hunters with Dillion Ness

Dillon Ness is back on the show, and dude, this one's a good one. If you haven't heard our last conversation, go find it — I've always considered Dillon one of the best o

The 90/10/1 Framework: Calling Elk (and Life) Audibles with Darin Hardy

Alright guys, this one's a good one. Darin Hardy's back on the show, and dude, we go everywhere in this conversation — broadheads, blood trails, mountain lions with broad

Building an Elk Hunting System with Tate Bradfield

Alright guys, this week we're kicking it off with Tate Bradfield, founder of Process Based Hunter. Tate's got one of the more interesting backstories I've heard on this s

The Wallow Bull, the Grizzly Sow, and the Pack of Wolves — Stories From the Backcountry with Brandon Schmitz

Alright, if you want a raw, unfiltered elk hunting conversation from a guy who is absolutely obsessed with the game — this is your episode. Brandon Schmitz out of North I

Peak Rut Isn't When You Think — And It Might Be Costing You Bulls

  What does it actually take to stick it out on a 28-day elk hunt, fail over and over again, and still come home with a bull? This week I sat down with Matt Hartsky of B

The October Advantage: Big Bulls, Empty Mountains, and a 58-Inch Giant, Talking Bulls with Gibson Butler

You already know Montana gets talked about a lot in Western elk hunting circles — but are hunters actually hunting it right? This week, Cody sits down with Gibson Butler,

Glassing as a Skill: What Most Elk Hunters Get Dead Wrong

This week I sat down with Cody Nelson, a man who has spent the better part of 12–13 years in elk and deer camps across Arizona and the West, helping legendary hunters lik

The Rookie Season: Taking First-Time Hunters from Zero to Tagged Out

What's up everyone! This week I've got Dillon Deitz back on the podcast—probably for the ninth time, which makes him the most requested guest in the history of Elk Hunt.

Chasing Bulls in Colorado: Stories from Bob Terilliger

Welcome back to the Elk Hunt Podcast, your go-to source for everything elk hunting. I’m your host, Cody Rich, and this week I’m joined by the legendary Bob Terilliger, a

Get Close, Stay Close: Jerrod Lile's Simple Elk Hunting Philosophy

What's up everyone! This week I'm sitting down with Jerrod Lile, CEO of Hunting Fool and one of the most underrated elk hunters you've never heard enough from. Jerrod spe

How an X Games Legend Approaches Elk Hunting Like a Competitor

What's up everyone! This week I'm sitting down with Chris Burandt—yeah, THE Chris Burandt. X Games gold medalist, backcountry snowmobile legend, and someone I've looked u

Back-to-Back Premium Tags: Nevada Rifle to Utah Late Archery

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jace Guymon, and holy crap—talk about a banner year. This guy drew a Nevada late rifle tag AND a Utah late archery

Forgiveness Over Speed: Jared Miller's Archery Philosophy

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Building Maps for Hunters: Jeremy Gilbertson on Bridger Watch & Elk Hunting

Alright, so Jeremy Gilbertson is one of those guys who just went all-in on elk hunting—and it worked. This dude studied elk hunting harder than he studied school, killed

The Idaho Draw: What Changed and Where the Opportunities Are

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jayden Bales to talk about Idaho's brand new draw system—and honestly, this changes everything for how we think ab