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How To · Gilbert Ornelas, Joe Giglia, Leroy 'Chav" Chavez & RC Knox

ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting

by Gilbert Ornelas, Joe Giglia, Leroy 'Chav" Chavez & RC Knox

Welcome to the ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast brought to you by ElkBros.com with your host Gilbert Ornelas, elk hunting coach Joe Giglia & Team ElkBros. You want to hunt elk….we live to hunt elk, and like you we work hard for our pay to do the things we love. So our goal is to share with you all of our tips, techniques, as well as tried and true strategies we have learned grinding it out on a budget for over 40 seasons. So come on into camp and set a spell. Welcome to Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting!

Latest episodes

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The September Elk Strategy Playbook - Start Hunting Their Next Move

It's Part 5 of our Beginner's Elk Hunting Blueprint series and in this episode we're breaking down the strategy that consistently keeps successful hunters around elk. Ins

Aug 4
2 h 10 min

Solo with Coach: Elk Calling Deciphered (Part2)

It's the 2nd part of "Elk Calling Deciphered" series moving from the foundation calls to the next level elk sounds. Coach Joe Giglia not only shows you how to make the ca

Jul 21
1 h 25 min

Find Elk Every September: The September System for Repeatable Success

What if finding elk wasn't based on luck? It's Part 4 of our Beginner's Elk Hunting Blueprint series and today we turn an elk's September System into a step-by-step guid

Jun 30
1 h 48 min

Elk Scouting: Needed Features & Eliminating Areas Elk Don't Want To Be

Most hunters spend their preseason looking for elk. The best hunters spend their preseason eliminating places elk don't want to be. In Part 3 of our Beginner's Blueprin

Jun 16
1 h 51 min

Gear You Actually Need & Elk Behaviors You Need To Know - BluePrint Series 2

Today in Part 2 (Episode 258) of our "Beginning Elk Hunter's Blueprint Series", we’re talkin’ about two things every elk hunter gets wrapped around the axle over — gear a

Jun 2
2 h 19 min

How To Hunt Elk: Why First Time Elk Hunters Fail

This (Episode 257) is part of the Beginning Elk Hunter Blueprint Series . Join the ElkBros as they discuss the reasons behind why first-time elk hunters often fail. They

May 19
1 h 38 min

EP 256:Real World Elk Hunting Tips for Better Success w/ Join The Hunt

Joe Giglia joins Cody O'Reilly on the Join The Hunt Podcast to talk about elk hunting strategies, coaching, and the importance of experience and camaraderie in hunting. D

May 5
1 h 22 min

EP 255: Solo with Coach: Elk Calling Deciphered (Part1)

ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia begins a new series called "Elk Calling Deciphered" focusing on simplifying the elk calling process across three key areas: how to call, what cal

Mar 26
1 h 09 min

EP 254:Rut Expectations vs Reality: Analyzing herd dynamics

Every archery elk hunter dreams of screaming bulls and nonstop rut chaos—but many seasons feel surprisingly quiet. Is the rut actually weaker today, or are hunters not un

Mar 6
2 h 03 min

EP 253: Embrace the Suck - Kurt Belding / Western Obsessions TV

On today's episode... Special guest Kurt Belding, owner of Western Obsessions TV, shares his approach to embracing challenging hunting conditions, his preference for arch

Feb 17
1 h 46 min

EP 252: Analyzing your Elk Herd & Moon Phase Thoughts

On today's episode... What does it mean to "Analyze Your Elk Herd" and why do we think it matters more than most hunters realize? Can teaching hunters to analyze herds sh

Feb 3
1 h 58 min

EP 251: Perceptions, Realities & Elk Hunting Ah-Ha Moments

On today's episode... The best way to learn is from the experiences of others. Especially from those that fit our own shoes. Apples to Apples! The team brings in two of

Jan 20
2 h 13 min

EP 250: Elk Hunting Regret Layers & the Bridger Watch”: Cody Rich Gets Real

Guest Cody Rich joins host Joe Giglia on this special InSights Edition to talk about the development of "The Reckon", the first smartwatch built specifically by hunters,

Jan 6
1 h 29 min

EP 249: ElkBros Christmas List / 2026 Season Info & Prepping Now

It's Christmas y'all and the boys start off by sharing their items or gear that they recommend to have on any Elk Hunters Christmas Wish List. From there, they dive into

Dec 16 2025
2 h 11 min

EP 248: Rifle Calibers and Tips for Late Season Elk

On this Late Season Elk hunting show, the boys dig into rifle calibers, finding elk and tips for overcoming cold weather failure points as well as a deep and important di

Dec 2 2025
2 h 10 min

EP 247: ElkBros Update & Three Season Failures to Avoid

Where have we been? What are we up to? Where are we going? The Boys get together to update everyone on everything ElkBros and talk about where they are and the future of

Nov 18 2025
2 h 05 min

EP 246: Solo with Coach (Part 5) ElkCentric Mental & Physical Prep

ElkBros presents part 5 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on covering strategies for hunt centered conditioning and endurance prep that is not the normal conversati

Jul 2 2025
1 h 22 min

EPS 245: ElkBros Campfire Hunting Stories with Guest Michael Scrogan

It's story time at Elk Camp! Michael Scrogan, host of "The Hunting Stories" Podcast" joins the ElkBros for a great time of story telling, laughs and camaraderie! This one

Jun 17 2025
2 h 05 min

EP 244: Solo with Coach (Part 4) Invitation Offense

ElkBros presents part 4 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on offensive elk hunting strategies, emphasizing the importance of aggressive calling techniques and under

May 27 2025
1 h 33 min

EP 243: Calling Strategies When Elk Go Silent

The go-to elk hunting strategy used by the majority of elk hunters relies on two things to create an opportunity… seeing or hearing a bull. But what happens when you’re n

May 13 2025
2 h 13 min

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Always a good time with these guys, an dyou’d be hard pressed to find a more informative podcast about elk hunting. They get into the nitty gritty and hammer home the basics til they become part of you. Can’t say enough about these guys.

RobBirdMDUSA · Aug 2026

When Joe Giglia starts his ‘Solo with Coach’ series, you better listen. Filled with an abundance of useful content that guides new and current elk hunters alike. Joe relates his extensive experience to the listener in a way that inspires you to go straight to the elk woods. Thank you from Ft Wayne, IN!!

Kurt Hargens · Apr 2026

I’ve been listening to these fellas ever since I began elk hunting. They’re like the hunting buddies I’ve never met. They have years of experience and freely share it via the podcasts. Their “Adventures“ course is great! I once inquired about the cow elk hunts and Joe and Gilbert BOTH called me to discuss it. Great guys and great podcast!

Bighorn Ridge Runner · Feb 2026

By far the BEST elk hunting pod cast you will find. Love listening to Joe and the rest of the crew. Makes you wish you were sitting in camp with them. Shawn Morgan, Thompson Falls, MT

ForesterLefty · Jun 2025

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