In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #8), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This time, Randy joins Corey, and is able to press Corey to share more details from the hunt, as well as the tactic that brought the bulls close to Corey. And the tactic they discuss in this episode is one that evolved from an “almost” botched hunt that took place nearly 25 years ago. During that hunt, Corey had been chasing a herd bull and his cows up the mountain, and as...

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are joined by Donnie Drake and his repertoire of Dad Jokes. Topics covered include how Donnie and Corey set up their team calling situations, when to cow call versus bugle, calling satellites versus herd bulls, motorbike wrecks, Randy crashing his Dad's truck, Corey's new elk film, where bulls stage in pre-rut, explanation of bull behavior through the entire rut phase, big bulls getting chased off by smaller older bulls, and a lot of other...

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are at the Total Archery Challenge in Utah to do a fundraiser for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. In this podcast cover many pre-season topics to include early season opener dates, tactics for pre-rut archery, hot weather issues and strategies, traveling bulls after velvet rub cow call or bugling, aggressive or passive, first legal elk or hold out for an old bull, elk hunter vision, focusing on forage or water, let the elk tell you what...

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #7), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This week, Corey shares the story of an elk encounter – a most-unexpected elk encounter – while archery hunting for elk in Idaho in 2008. His hunting partner, Donnie, had forgotten a key piece of elk hunting equipment back at the truck on that particular morning, so Corey offered his gear to Donnie, leaving him quite unprepared for what happens next. But that’s not the...

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy get into a deep discussion of how technology forces game agencies to adapt to protect the resource. Topics mentioned cover digital maps, game cameras, long distance equipment, vehicles, ATVs, the internet, and many other tech topics. We embrace technology and always have. What does that mean for the elk herds we cherish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #6), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This week, Corey shares the story of his first out-of-state elk hunt, a hunt that took place in a premiere unit in Arizona in 2005. He shares the details of how they filled 3 archery tags in 4 days on mature 6-point bulls, which includes many valuable lessons. But the biggest lesson of all, was one he learned the hard way. Fortunately, 3 years later, Corey again drew an...

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #5), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This week, Corey shares the story of his Idaho archery elk hunt in 2010 with his hunting partner, Donnie Drake. A herd bull gives them the slip early in the morning, and they are tricked by the echoing bugles in the narrow canyon they are hunting. This leads them to the wrong side of the canyon, where they are met with silence...until 12:30 p.m. With the herd bull on the...

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are at the Total Archery Challenge where Corey is getting ready for the World Elk Calling Championship. Lots of topics covered; committing to a life of elk hunting, Elk Hunter v. those who want to go elk hunting, honing your craft, mental checklists, rifle hunting is easier, technology benefits, when to draw, perfecting the setup, how much to E-scout, using historical imagery, creating options, and lots of other good elk talk. Learn more...

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #4), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This week, Corey shares the story of an Idaho archery elk hunt from 2004 with his good buddy, David Burdette. Frustration leads them to apply a lesson from high school geometry on a tight-lipped, uninterested bull elk. The results, and the ending to this story, just might surprise you... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast (Episode 109), Corey and Randy talk about many off season topics and answer listener questions. Topics covered include archery elk setups, Randy's amateur mistake, family hunting vacations, overcoming health issues, helping with predator management, teaching elk hunting, why cow elk are where they are, and many other rabbit holes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #3), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This week, Corey shares the struggles he faced trying to call in elk during his 2016 New Mexico hunt with Randy Newberg. His perseverance and persistence were challenged, and he had to dig deep to pull off a successful hunt. He shares the details of the hunt, as well as guidelines for when it might be time to switch gears... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are taking viewer questions that cover a lot of topics, including bull:cow rations, what we look for in General units, calving periods and predation, why quality habitat matters, commitment to dream hunts, hard winters impact September elk locations, Oregon herd dynamics, Idaho draw details, cow elk hunting, being a parent of teenagers, why picking shed antlers, RMEF access projects, and many other sidebars that are slightly related to...

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #2), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. This week, Corey shares the story of his 2009 Idaho archery elk hunt, where he and hunting partners Donnie Drake and Dave Perry tag out on 3 herd bulls in the same meadow in a 24-hour period! Corey breaks down how this hunt came together, and explains that while an argument could be made for this day ranking right up there with one of his best days of elk hunting, it would...

n this Episode of the Elk Talk Podcast (#108), we’re introducing a new, limited-time “mini-series” called REACHING YOUR PEAK. “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ETP episodes, from now until the first part of October. In this new mini-series, Corey will be sharing stories from his past elk hunts, and then detailing a strategy or tactic that was instrumental in the success of that hunt.  To kick things off, Corey shares the story of his...

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast (Episode 107), Corey and Randy talk about how to open millions of acres of state land to improve better hunting access. They answer the repeated question - NO, turkey hunting is NOT elk hunting, and then get on to many other topics related to shed hunting, a wolf hunting story, using tools to E-scout for sheds, glassing strategies, cow elk forage and nutritional needs, and many other listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In the episode (#106) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy answer reader questions about impacts this tough winter will have on elk numbers. Topics covered include the brutal winter of 2022-23, tag adjustments, benefits to arid elk states, the habitat consequences of human development, "Mother Nature" no longer exists, Colorado draw deadline, Corey's wolf hunting, get out and manage your wolves, the value volunteers, habitat is the bottom line, abundance thinking for wildlife and habitat,...

In the Episode #105, Randy and Corey take listener questions , they talk about the hard winter of 2023, changes coming to Wyoming in 2024, resident growth in elk states hurting non-residents, pay attention when changes are discussed, will Montana ever simplify their licenses, burning points and having fun, aging elk hunters, and a bit of marriage advice from listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (insert episode #) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about Randy's misfortune in Portland. Other topics include applications in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Montana. Also covered are many listener questions and comments ranging from close encounters, to detailed questions on Colorado elk units, to the many ways we all make mistakes when filling our tag seems to be so close at hand, and many other rabbit holes that seem to come out of nowhere. Learn more about your ad...

In this episode (103) of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take more listener questions. Topics covered include losing access and consequences to hunting, nothing happens in a vacuum, competition for tags, the great hunter migration to Idaho, what if Colorado ends OTC elk hunts, cow tags and opportunity, Destination Elk, Corey's wolf trapping, Randy's hunting pass, getting bulls closer, solo archery hunting, thick terrain shots, and many more rabbit holes. Learn more about your ad choices....

In this Episode (#102) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy answer many viewer questions. Topics covered include Corey's diet, Randy's sugar problems, Arizona draw deadlines, moon phases, best archery dates, why not Washington, hunting thick timber, getting bulls to move those last few yards, black bear impacts on hunting locations and tactics, and some very irrelevant marriage advice for any aspiring elk hunter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy grills Corey about his goals and expectations when he built the University of Elk Hunting. The course is designed to help elk hunters, as is this podcast. Topics covered include teaching rather than telling, the benefit of mistakes and failures, basic principles of elk education, investment in your knowledge base, generic questions deserve generic answers and Corey's mystery hunt for Randy. Go to OutdoorClass.com and use promo code ELKTALK if you...

EPISODE 100!–WE MADE IT! In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy answer more listener emails. Happy to be inside during the bitter cold, Randy and Corey cover joyful topics of a Christmas podcast, Randy's political promises, supportive spouse emails, hunting for adventure and intrigue, Corey's workout routine, holiday weight gain, determination trumps talent, how Randy's elk hunting benefited from being the worst basketball player of all time, determination and work ethic make...

Following some technology failures and Randy being sick, Corey and Randy FINALLY get a chance to answer listener questions. Topics covered include the Idaho non-resident draw debacle, the upcoming Alaska elk draw, changes happening in Wyoming and Colorado, what to expect for changes in 2023 and 2024, and other topics from listeners interested in elk hunting in 2023. Thanks for your patience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (98), Corey and Randy wrap up the 2022 elk season with viewer questions, Corey's Idaho rifle elk hunt that went sour, and Randy's Montana hunt that could have gone better than ruining his lower lumbar. Topics covered include hunting partner nightmares, the importance of advocacy to hunting's future, the myth that conservation doesn't need hunting, electric chainsaws, bad mountain roads, llamas, backaches, getting old, and a lot of other funny topics where the humor comes at...

In this episode (97) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy find time to give another mid-season field report. With Randy fresh off two Wyoming elk hunts and Corey back from an Idaho elk hunt for Outfitters for Hope, the topics covered reflect on what has worked and what hasn’t worked. Success often provides helpful reminders, and no hunt is complete without a few failed efforts to reinforce lessons. Topics covered include bugling in the waning days of the peak rut, the benefits of calling...