Embark on a riveting adventure with elk hunting legend Shawn Melland as he shares a jaw-dropping tale of perseverance and triumph in the heart of the wilderness. Join us this Wapiti Wednesday as Shawn recounts the adrenaline-fueled moment when a colossal 396" bull intercepted his pursuit of a majestic 430" bull, leading to a thrilling pursuit that culminated in a breathtaking arrow shot from a mere 19 yards away. As a seasoned master of big bull hunting, Shawn delves into the intricacies of...

Dive deep into the intricate world of elk hunting as we explore the pivotal role of confidence in achieving success in the wilderness. Join us this week as we dissect the notion that confidence isn't just a character trait but a learned skill that can be honed over time. Through personal anecdotes and insights, we uncover how years of practice, experience, and dedication shape an elk hunter's confidence levels, paving the way for triumphs amidst the challenges of the wild. From mastering the...

🌲🦌 This week, join us as we sit down with Nathan LaMere, a dedicated listener turned rookie elk hunter whose journey into the heart of the wilderness is quite the listen. After his service, Nathan found solace and purpose in the pursuit of elk, embarking on a tumultuous yet exhilarating path filled with highs, lows, and unforgettable rodeos in the elk woods. Listen in as Nathan regales us with tales from his early seasons, sharing the raw and unfiltered experiences of a novice navigating the...

It's hard to say epic season when Travis is one of the most consistent killers out there. Not just elk either. Travis is deadly with any tag and tends to stack bodies every year. Travis is the owner of Goat Knives and makes a badass lightweight hunting knife. Last season Travis drew three premium elk tags, not to mentioned he committed to a moose hunt and some how found time to kill 3 species of deer as well. We dive into how he is able to fill tags on such short windows. Travis often only...

This week on ELK HUNT, prepare for an exhilarating journey as we're joined by Erik Berglund, a newcomer to the world of elk hunting whose story will leave you breathless. Despite diving into elk hunting as recently as 2020, Erik wasted no time in making his mark. With a bull harvested on just the second day of hunting, Erik's passion for the pursuit was ignited like wildfire. Tune in as Erik shares his remarkable transformation from novice to master elk caller. Fueled by determination and a...

This week, join us for an insightful conversation with Mark Holyoak, a prominent figure at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). Mark delves into the rich tapestry of hunting lore, sharing captivating stories from his experiences in the field. As a passionate advocate for conservation, Mark sheds light on the pivotal role of the RMEF and delves into the fascinating history of Bugle Magazine, a beloved publication cherished by hunters worldwide. Additionally, Mark provides an insider's...

Welcome to an exclusive combined show featuring Cody Rich and renowned elk hunting expert, Dan Staton. While this episode has already been shared on Elk Shape, we're excited to bring you an extended version with deeper insights into the world of elk hunting. Join us as we dive into Cody's elk hunting season, exploring the critical aspect of confidence in the elk woods. For avid followers of Elk Shape, you're in for a treat as Cody Rich opens up about his personal journey and the challenges he...

This week's podcast features an exhilarating conversation with Mike Rowley, an avid rock climber turned elk hunting enthusiast with a story that defies belief. Having spent five years living in a van and traversing the country, Mike's journey into elk hunting was ignited by what he describes as unconventional encounters with the elk gods. Drawn by fate to one of New Mexico's most sought-after tags, Mike immersed himself in the world of elk hunting, relocating his mobile abode to the nearest...

This week, Tom joins the podcast to drop some knowledge bombs on all of you. Known for his exceptional skill in the mountains, Tom is remarkably consistent at hunting big bulls, even in some of the most challenging areas. This year, Tom spotted a promising bull during the archery season. Instead of risking scaring it away from the canyon, he strategically decided to return later with a rifle. Tom's hunting adventures spanned multiple states this year, including Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado....

This week on the pod my good buddy and Elk Hunting Guide James Nash, joins the podcast to talk about strategic maneuvering. We dive into the topic at a macro level and on the micro level. This is probably the most important aspects that never gets talked about. This is the type of play by play decisions that WILL make or break your success. Knowing when to setup and when to move takes years of practice and failing to get that gut instinct. James was a former tank commander and in that has a...

Big Announcement! Hey everyone, we have some big news about what to expect from the Elk Hunt in 2024. This channel started as a place to just put all of the elk hunting podcasts that we did (The Rich Outdoors and Wapiti Wednesdays). over the last year you guys have downloaded the podcasts 100,000 times! Which is crazy. I knew I wanted to keep this going and that there was an opprotunity to build a brand around Elk Hunt. This year I am bringing my good buddy and elk hunting veteran Zach Bowhay...

Dylan Dowson has been on before talking about hunting open country and the struggles. After this years giant bull, I'd say he's got this open country thing pretty dialed! Dylan shares the story of his last day bull and how he really had to make it happen at the bottom of the ninth. This was a pretty epic story and all around hunt. We talk about lessons learned this year and Dylan shares how over the last few years he has realized that hunting solo has been a big reason for his success. A...

Jaden and Cody talk about the new changes in Wyoming and drop some major insider info on hunts that are going to be under the radar. Wyoming made some major changes to the general season hunt and we cover our take on the split and which ones we like. We also cover how this might change or affect the limited type 1, and 2 hunts as well. Wyoming is an opprotunity state and while you can kill a great bull in many of the units most units are going to be just average 6 points bulls. Wyoming often...

Dr. Krahn reached out over social media and sent me a long message about some of the things he has found in his journey to be a better elk hunter and in listening to far too much of this podcast. It is clear that Gabe is a smart cat that has thought through his elk hunting experiences. In fact, he wrote out the following solely as note to himself and I asked him if we could add it to the show notes for you guys. In this podcast we only scratch the surface of a few of these topics but I think...

This week we jump on a call with Beau Brooks who just won the world championship elk calling comp. Beau is a tremendous elk caller and elk hunter but what Beau is really great at is knowing when to call and when to be patient. In this episode we chat about Beau's favorite time of season early September and calling bulls before they herd up. We talk about how to find elk like a pro and how to cover ground to give yourself options. I really enjoyed this chat with the new world champion and I...

This week on the podcast with Elk Hunting fresh on my mind we deep dive into elk hunting with my good buddy Tony Trietch. Tony has built his life around being able to hunt pretty much all fall without going home and this gives him a ton of days to be chasing elk. The Last couple years Nevada and Colorado have been his go-to and in this episode we dive into some of those adventures. We also layout some tactical advise and lessons learned. Tony is admittedly not a caller, and as a recovering...

On this week's episode of Elk Hunt, I sit down with seasoned elk hunter and frequent show guest, Zach Bowhay. We get to hear the nostalgic tale of how his daughter recently took down a rifle elk bull, eerily mirroring a hunt Zach experienced with his dad at 18. With vast experience in both rifle and bow hunting, Zach offers up some invaluable advice for pursuing late-season bulls. If you've ever wondered how elk behavior shifts post-September, this episode is a must-listen. From Zach's...

This week I wanted to do another solo podcast of a framework I was thinking about while out scouting. I have done a couple of great podcasts with Patreon members and it got me thinking about this concept of Changing the Baseline, or expanding the horizon. What would change if you could just hunt with me for a day. For many of you probably nothing but for others it may open your eyes to what it looks like to operate at the next level.

Hey, folks! Cody Rich here, and if you've got a passion for elk hunting, you're in for a treat. This week, I'm sitting down with Cliff Gray, not only an experienced elk hunter but also a former outfitter with wisdom that runs deep. Lately, Cliff's been dishing out daily elk hunting tips as the season approaches, and let me tell you — these aren’t your everyday pointers. Especially for those familiar with the challenges of OTC areas, Cliff's expertise on navigating pressured elk is gold. In...

One of the best podcast we ever did, or least one of the more popular was a podcast about how to be in the 10% of elk hunters that kill 90% of elk with Zach Bowhay. To this day that episode is still growing in downloads! Zach has been on multiple times but this week was one of my favorite episodes we have ever recorded with Zach. Last fall Zach had one of the best elk hunting tags in the country. Now before any of you think he is some big bull snob, Zach is a Idaho OTC hunter as they come but...

This podcast is a bit different, so let me know what you think. Today I want to talk about the 5 types of luck and how you can improve your chance at luck in the elk woods. These are based on a book written in 1978 by Dr. James H. Austin wrote Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty. It was later brought to the entrepreneur world by Marc Andressen on his blog where he talks The Four Types Kinds of Luck I thought this was applicable and I was so bold as to add a 5 type. 1)...

This week Jaden and I catch up on season after I missed a bull day 3 but managed to pull it together on day 8 on a different bull. We chat about the season, how active the rut is and drop some tips for those still in the game. We also talk about Jaden's hunt so far as he found himself a good bull and has been trying to get close. I give Jaden a bunch of crap about how he should have just ran at the bull when he was raking but Jaden wasn't sure, aka wasn't aggressive enough. A lot of open...

"Hey folks, Cody Rich here, and welcome back to another episode of the Elk Hunt Podcast. I'm downright passionate about elk hunting, and there's nothing I enjoy more than swapping stories and gaining insights from fellow elk enthusiasts. This podcast is my personal trail, as I navigate the vast terrain of elk hunting knowledge. Today's episode offers you a sneak peek into a recent e-scouting webinar I held with onX Hunt. While it's just scratching the surface, I'm certain you'll find a golden...

This episode actually comes as a guest on another podcast. Mindful Hunter ep 135 but the conversation was so good I wanted to share it with you guys as well. Jay has become a good friend and is incredible smart as well as thoughtful about everything he does. Shout out to Mindful Hunter and everyone go give his podcast a listen. Recently Jay killed another good bull on a tough hunt. After some text messages Jay told me I just want to be the hunter that is consistent. I laughed and said around...

If you want a hunting story that is going to fire you up for season, listen to this podcast! Justin is a beast, he has DIY'd all of his trophy game tags, he's killed some absolute monster bucks, not to mention his canyoneering, and mountaineering feats. Last year he set a goal to put that same effort into killing a good bull and boy did he accomplish that goal. The best part about this elk hunting story is that Justin didn't spend weeks, or even pay some trespass fee. Justin is a weekend...