Elk Talk

Peak Rut Strategies | Episode 172

In episode 172 of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey discuss strategies for hunting elk during the rut and cover the differences between the pre-rut and the peak rut p

Early Season Archery Strategy with Remi Warren | Episode 171

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are joined by guest Remi Warren to share strategies for early-season archery elk hunting. They discuss how to han

Big Game Week Recap - Congrats Corey! | Episode 170

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey recap their experiences attending the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's first Big Game Week in Missoula, Montana. C

Randy and Corey at RMEF Big Game Days | Episode 169

Randy and Corey recorded this episode of Elk Talk in front of a live audience at RMEF's Big Game Days in Missoula. They cover a wide range of audience topics, from elk st

Ice Cream, Mental Discipline, and Gearing Up For Elk Season | Episode 168

Randy and Corey discuss their preparations for the upcoming elk season and answer listener questions on hunting tactics, rifle gear, and the mental discipline needed for

Off-Season Prep | Episode 167

Randy and Corey talk off-season preparation, including physical training, gear testing, and the challenges of both archery and rifle hunting. They answer listener questio

Tag Draws And Montana Corner Crossing | Episode 166

Randy and Corey discuss the latest elk hunting draw results across several states, including Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada, and talk about their own application strategie

Idaho Technology Ban, Viewer Q&A, and RMEF Big Game Days | Episode 165

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey cover updates in Western hunting, including Idaho's new technology regulations and important draw deadlines in Wy

Elk Talk Q&A Mailbox | Episode 164

In episode 164 of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey talk about the impacts of growing nonresident demand for tags, the responses from the states, and the impact on ne

Wildlife Commissions and Point Systems | Episode 163

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey discuss a mix of elk hunting strategy, application systems, and current issues in wildlife management. Topics inc

Thoughts on Western Draw Systems | Episode 162

This episode of Elk Talk features a wide-ranging conversation about elk hunting logistics, especially navigating complex tag application systems in states like Colorado a

Navigating the Western Application Season | Episode 161

In this episode  of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take a deep dive into the confusing, and often frustrating, world of western hunting applications.  This podcas

Corey and Randy "in the ditch" | Episode 160

In this episode, Randy and Corey dive deep into the "ditch" of the hunting world, working through rabbit holes that range from the current state of tag applications to th

Elk Talking with Marcus Hockett | Episode 159

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy asks Marcus Hockett to fill in while Corey is on the road. Topics covered include the Raghorn Express, where elk hunting passio

2025 Wrap Up - The One That Got Away | Episode 158

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy wrap up their thoughts on the 2025 season and start planning ahead for the new opportunities that might come in 20

New Idaho Nonresident Draw System | Episode 157

On this episode of Elk Talk, Corey Jacobsen and Randy Newberg dive deep into Idaho's brand-new nonresident draw system for general deer and elk tags. They break down the

Late-Season Elk Strategies | Episode 156

On this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take a practical deep dive into late-season elk hunting. They break down why November and December can be one of the

Post-Rut Elk Strategies; October 15-30 | Episode 155

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen dive deep into one of the most challenging phases of the season: the post-rut rifle hunt. They b

Peak Estrus Elk Strategies; September 22-30 | Episode 154

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 22-30, what we

Peak Rut Elk Strategies; September 15-21 | Episode 153

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 15-21, what we