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Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen
All elk, all the time, and only elk. Hunting elk is the aspirational pinnacle for most American hunters. Corey Jacobsen, 10-time World Elk Calling Champion, and Randy Newberg, long-time public land hunting advocate, have combined to lower the hurdles for aspiring elk hunters and provide insight from their combined decades of elk hunting mistakes that will give useful information to elk hunters of all experience levels. Brought to you by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and partners Sitka Gear, GOHUNT, MTN OPS, and OutdoorClass.
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Difficulties of Post-Rut Elk Hunting | Episode 135

Difficulties of Post-Rut Elk Hunting | Episode 135

Randy and Corey talk through the struggles of post rut hunts. Randy recaps his most recent trip in Idaho with the RMEF sweepstakes "win a hunt" winner and a string of llamas. Randy and Corey discuss the tradeoffs between managing for opportunity and managing for trophy potential, and appreciate the opportunity to have over the counter public land tags. Corey talks about opening day in Idaho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:24:0918/11/2024
RMEF on Conservation, Access, and Advocacy | Episode 134

RMEF on Conservation, Access, and Advocacy | Episode 134

In this Episode (#134) Randy sits down with Kyle Weaver, President and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. In addition to a call to action on Colorado's I-127 ballot initiative, topics are many, covering how RMEF does it's work, priorities for RMEF, hunting advocacy, how land gets conserved, efficiency with each dollar, volunteerism, reputation as capital, and many other discussions explaining how RMEF has accomplished so much in just 40 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:58:0330/10/2024
Mid Season Elk Stories and Surprises | Episode 133

Mid Season Elk Stories and Surprises | Episode 133

In this episode (#133) of Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy overcome some scheduling difficulties to share each other's stories of the season, including some new lessons learned, some mistakes made, some big surprises, overcoming hot temps and full moons, the difficulty of patterning an old bull, and enough successful hunts to make the season a big win. Also a call to action for the Colorado ballot initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:34:3221/10/2024
Early Season Listener Q&A | Episode 132

Early Season Listener Q&A | Episode 132

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy sort through the many listener emails that relate to early season elk hunting. Topics covered include an update on the season so far, balancing age/health/conditions/desires, gutless method questions, tactic changes due to rain, fire displacement of elk, why we want more elk on the mountain, archer questions about basic rifle setup, shooter error or equipment problem, when water is too abundant, forage concentrations with non-migratory elk, bedded bugling bulls, and a lot of other topics to get excited about elk season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:16:1611/09/2024
Elk, Voting, Finances, and Other Listener Questions | Episode 131

Elk, Voting, Finances, and Other Listener Questions | Episode 131

Corey and Randy are getting ready for elk season. A variety of listener questions are discussed, including elk walking through your camp, calling in a grizzly bear, invisible and abundant mountain lions, Colorado ballot initiative, every hunter should vote, hunter dating app, Dave Ramsey's hunting advice, how to identify a bedded bull, and a ton of other colorful sidebars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:13:0115/08/2024
Getting Ready for Elk Season 2024 | Episode 130

Getting Ready for Elk Season 2024 | Episode 130

In this episode (#130) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are together in Bozeman and talking about the upcoming elk season, and few legislative proposals that might impact elk hunting. Topics include making Idaho general tags a draw for non-residents, non-resident application fee increase for Wyoming, workout updates, breaking in your feet, hunting cow elk by finding forage, non-resident tag allocations on public land, 10th Amendment and state-based wildlife models, private land v. public wildlife, Randy's list of hunting storylines, and a lot of other topics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:34:4426/07/2024
Listener Questions on Hunting Failures | Episode 129

Listener Questions on Hunting Failures | Episode 129

In this episode (#129) of Elk Talk Podcast Randy and Corey are taking a lot of viewer questions. Topics covered include their season plans for 2024, solo elk calling challenge, set-up mistakes, Randy's elk hunting E-Guide, two basics of elk calling, why elk bed where they do, elk depend on their nose, elk do nothing randomly, find elk where they are thermoregulating, not all ridges are equal, black bear predation on elk calves, quality habitat reduces predation impacts, and other audience questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:27:5909/07/2024
Elk Calling, Elk Advocacy & Other Elk Topics | Episode 128

Elk Calling, Elk Advocacy & Other Elk Topics | Episode 128

Corey and Randy are at the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky Montana. Corey and the best elk callers in the world are there for RMEF's world elk calling championship. Topics covered include elk calling, Colorado change to OTC archery elk tags, Colorado elk advocates, taking action, what advocacy looks like, state-based wildlife models in America, holding Trustees accountable, how to fund revenue lost from non-residents, balancing science and social demands, and many other tangents semi-related to elk hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:38:0725/06/2024
Mentally Tough Elk Hunters with MTN TOUGH | Episode 127

Mentally Tough Elk Hunters with MTN TOUGH | Episode 127

Corey and Randy host Dustin Diefenderfer of MTN TOUGH. Topics covered include Dustin's hunting passions, archery elk hunting, the "packout from hell," cardio versus strength, and the obvious benefits of physical preparation for elk hunting, yet goes far deeper into the mental aspects of hunting and health. Randy explains being an adult-onset fitness adopter, fitness for the busy traveler, and a mix of hunting issues through the lens of age, hunting, and mental challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:40:5304/06/2024
Working For More Elk, Habitat, and Access | Episode 126

Working For More Elk, Habitat, and Access | Episode 126

In this episode (#126) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are taking up the discussion after a weekend with 600 of RMEF's volunteers. Topics include shed antler seasons and issues, winter ranges off-limits, access to elk, growing private land elk populations, shrinking public land elk numbers, one-size-fits-all really fits none, Wyoming and Nevada elk management examples, elk advocates where there are no elk, new age of fire cycles, and a ton of other topics related to putting more elk in the hills and creating more access to elk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:38:2220/05/2024
RMEF Co-Founder Charlie Decker, American Treasure | Episode 125

RMEF Co-Founder Charlie Decker, American Treasure | Episode 125

Corey and Randy share the mic with Charlie Decker, one of four co-founders of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Recorded at the 40th Anniversary of RMEF, the topics covered include how it all started, the early failures, rough times, near bankruptcy, strain on marriages, perseverance, doing what you say you'll do, amazing volunteers, seeing a dream come to fruition, all told in Charlie's hilarious manner and sense of humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:49:2908/05/2024
Our Crystal Ball Projections for Elk Hunting | Episode 124

Our Crystal Ball Projections for Elk Hunting | Episode 124

Corey and Randy explore many off-season topics related to elk hunting information, various state deadlines, money generated by point schemes, deflating your points, the future of OTC tags, changes to point systems and point creep, slanting the table to well-heeled hunters, Wyoming setting the bar for non-resident elk fees, population explosion in Rocky Mountain states, the folly of point systems, correlation between technology and success rates and opportunity, and many other tangents important to elk hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:08:5022/04/2024
Are Wildlife Trustees Qualified? Or Not? | Episode 123

Are Wildlife Trustees Qualified? Or Not? | Episode 123

Randy and Corey follow up on a listener email where a Colorado Wildlife Commissioner claimed that State Trusteeship of Wildlife is legal fiction. In addition to updates on the deadlines for MT, CO, and UT, topics covered include qualification to be a wildlife trustee, do we want a Federal wildlife system, the laws/cases/Constitutional basis for our current state-based wildlife systems, Trustees ignoring their duties, how we got the the current systems we have, and many other topics that impact how wildlife gets managed and how opportunity gets allocated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:13:0301/04/2024
Our Five Elk Hunting Mistakes | Episode 122

Our Five Elk Hunting Mistakes | Episode 122

Corey and Randy discuss a variety of topics to include Randy's Top Five Elk Hunting Mistakes, scientific selection of a hunting unit versus choosing an area that fits your hunting style, what criteria to use for selecting a unit, hunter density, success rates can be deceiving, Montana's crazy draw structure, is everything the Game & Fish agency's fault, some examples of successful advocacy, Corey's wolf hunting update, and the usual string of distractions and tangents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:46:4921/03/2024
Elk, Applications, Policy, Gear, and Fitness | Episode 121

Elk, Applications, Policy, Gear, and Fitness | Episode 121

In this episode (#121) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey has recovered from his trade show virus and joins Randy to solve a lot of elk hunting issues. Topics covered include upcoming draws in New Mexico, Montana, and Colorado, updates on some legislation proposals in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming, more animals equal opportunity, potential loss of OTC in Colorado impacts every state, Randy's fitness update, mental fortitude, and a lot of other banter, most of which relates to elk hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:30:0204/03/2024
Listener Q&A and Arizona Deadlines | Episode 120

Listener Q&A and Arizona Deadlines | Episode 120

In this episode (#120) of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take a lot of listener questions and try to answer them by category. Also touched is a reminder of the Arizona draw deadline. Other topics are western state population increases, Randy's Arizona choices, non-resident fee increases, Washington wildlife commission craziness, Colorado ballot initiative, Randy's Marriage 101 seminar, fitness for aging hunters, No Plan B, and a ton of other rabbit holes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:43:0305/02/2024
Wanna Hunt Elk in 2024; Listen Up! | Episode 119

Wanna Hunt Elk in 2024; Listen Up! | Episode 119

In this Episode (#119) Corey and Randy come back from the Holiday break to discuss big changes to the elk application process, specifically big changes in Wyoming. Also covered is the huge threat to hunting from a Colorado Ballot Initiative, how to increase tag numbers, a technology hiccup by Corey's computer, and the normal banter that any good episode deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:01:3716/01/2024
Transition From Hunting Season To Tag Season | Episode 118

Transition From Hunting Season To Tag Season | Episode 118

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy cover the transition from hunting season to planning season. Topics covered include draw seasons, Alaska elk, Wyoming fee increases, Randy's problem with floor jacks, trends in Idaho elk applications, hunting tactics for late season elk, Randy's hope that Arizona elk cooperate, and the normal host of tangents and other obscure stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:31:1015/12/2023
The Most Brutal Packout Ever – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 10

The Most Brutal Packout Ever – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 10

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #10), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. Randy joins Corey once again in this episode, as Corey shares the story of an tough archery elk hunt in Oregon from 2014. The hunt itself was tough, but getting the elk back out to the road proved to push Corey’s limits. There may be been more extreme packouts, but none with as heavy of a pack for as long of a distance as Corey experienced on this hunt. “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ElkTalk Podcast episodes. 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 – or a lesson learned that has helped shape the way he hunts elk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55:0929/11/2023
Singing The Post Rut Blues | Episode 117

Singing The Post Rut Blues | Episode 117

In this episode (#117) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy talk about their post-rut rifle hunts and the common observations. Topics covered include why the post-rut is so difficult, the many forms of sanctuary, technology and success rates, non-resident elk tags in Idaho, making your dream hunts reality, increasing your draw odds, who gets first shot, and a lot of other tangents stemming from listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:50:4713/11/2023
Transition From Archery To Rifle Season Tactics | Episode 116

Transition From Archery To Rifle Season Tactics | Episode 116

In this episode (#116) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy finally match calendars and give updates about Kentucky, Idaho, and some other trips. Topics focus on the transition to rifle seasons of the post-rut and late season. A few tangents get drawn out concerning motorcycle wrecks in the mountains, marital and premarital advice for elk hunters, and the principles of elk hunting applied to coaching basketball. Fun stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02:06:5131/10/2023
Early Season Update 2023 | Episode 115

Early Season Update 2023 | Episode 115

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey has returned from New Mexico and Randy has returned from Idaho. These two hunts are covered in detail, along with hunting in grizzly country, cooking grouse, and having a great hunting partner like Donnie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:48:3718/09/2023
Perseverance Pays Off – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 9

Perseverance Pays Off – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 9

In this Episode of the "Reaching Your Peak" mini-series, (Episode #9), we have another story/lesson from Corey Jacobsen. And by popular demand, Randy joins Corey once again, as Corey shares the story of an unforgettable Idaho archery elk hunt from 2007. The hunt was brutal, and it came down to the last day, when Corey decided to go deep in search of elk. In fact, he ended up 7 miles from the truck before encountering an elk, an encounter that he rushed and messed up. Defeated, he hangs his head and starts the long, painful hike back to the truck… “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ElkTalk Podcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:2911/09/2023
Elk Season Needs to Get Here, Soon! | Episode 114

Elk Season Needs to Get Here, Soon! | Episode 114

In this episode (#114) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are getting ready for archery elk season. Topics covered are a influenced by Randy's pre-season elk fever, and include fat summer elk, lush forage and elk dispersal, E-scouting challenges on wet years, calling in heavily roaded areas, cow elk forage options, summer shooting practice, packing an elk with broken collar bone, Randy's dog story, empty freezers make for hungry hunters, remaining tag options for this season, budget priorities for elk hunting, roll your own coffee, and a ton of other topics to pass the time until season opens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:29:4304/09/2023
The Bump and Charge Calling Tactic – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 8

The Bump and Charge Calling Tactic – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 8

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 he was hiking up the ridge behind the herd, he unknowingly ended up above a completely different herd. With the thermals moving down the mountain, the cows in that herd winded him and busted down the mountain. Unsure what was going on, the bull that was lagging behind that herd bugled to his cows, and Corey learned a valuable lesson about a herd bull and his scattering cows… “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ElkTalk Podcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:3128/08/2023
Herd Bulls Are A Different elk | Episode 113

Herd Bulls Are A Different elk | Episode 113

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 nuggets for archery elk season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:47:1321/08/2023
Pre-Season Hunting Primer | Episode 112

Pre-Season Hunting Primer | Episode 112

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 they prefer, and a ton of other points about pre-rut archery elk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:31:5807/08/2023
The Frontal Shot on Elk – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 7

The Frontal Shot on Elk – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 7

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 lesson shared in this story. While remembering critical gear is always an important part of any hunt, the lesson learned on this hunt goes much deeper. And Corey tackles the topic, head-on. “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ElkTalk Podcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30:3803/08/2023
Technology; Help, Hindrance or Ho Hum? | Episode 111

Technology; Help, Hindrance or Ho Hum? | Episode 111

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
01:33:3224/07/2023
Expectations and Perspective – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 6

Expectations and Perspective – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 6

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 archery elk tag in Arizona, and this time, was able to redeem the mistakes he made on his first hunt there… “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ElkTalk Podcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36:4319/07/2023
The Madness of Midday Elk Hunting – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 5

The Madness of Midday Elk Hunting – “Reaching Your Peak” Episode 5

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 main ridge clear across the drainage, there is only one option, and it involves a lot of hiking. But with the bull being bedded down for the afternoon, their chances of getting in close have now increased, and they are in for an incredible "Midday Madness" experience! “Reaching Your Peak” will be published every other week, to fill in the gap between regular ElkTalk Podcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37:0103/07/2023
Elk Hunter; A Lifetime Craft | Episode 110

Elk Hunter; A Lifetime Craft | Episode 110

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:39:3128/06/2023
“Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #4)

“Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #4)

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
22:3319/06/2023
The Year 'Round Elk Hunter | Episode 109

The Year 'Round Elk Hunter | Episode 109

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
01:36:3812/06/2023
“Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #3)

“Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #3)

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
42:4505/06/2023
Elk Calving, Calf Predation, and Adventure Hunts | Episode 108

Elk Calving, Calf Predation, and Adventure Hunts | Episode 108

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast (Episode 108), 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 elk hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:25:2929/05/2023
“Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #2)

“Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #2)

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 be hard to deny that this exact day would probably be the best day “for” elk hunting… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38:4822/05/2023
NEW Mini-Series: “Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #1)

NEW Mini-Series: “Reaching Your Peak” (Episode #1)

Welcome to "Reaching Your Peak", a new elk hunting podcast mini-series of the Elk Talk Podcast! “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 Jacobsen 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 1999 Idaho archery elk hunt, and recalls the encounter he and his hunting partner had with a very intoxicated man at a local gas station during their hunt. It turns out, the elk hunting advice shared by this random stranger nearly 25 years ago may have had much more value than they originally thought… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31:3408/05/2023
Millions of Acres Waiting for Elk Hunters | Episode 107

Millions of Acres Waiting for Elk Hunters | Episode 107

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:51:5302/05/2023
Wildlife Abundance; It's The Habitat

Wildlife Abundance; It's The Habitat

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, increasing access, advocacy for future hunters, and other topics generated by listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:43:5803/04/2023
Mid-winter Elk Blues & Application Topics

Mid-winter Elk Blues & Application Topics

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
01:25:0801/04/2023
Applications & Listener Questions | Episode 104

Applications & Listener Questions | Episode 104

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:36:1706/03/2023
The Great Migration and Tag Competition | Episode 103

The Great Migration and Tag Competition | Episode 103

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:36:1620/02/2023
A Little Bit of Everything | Episode 102

A Little Bit of Everything | Episode 102

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
01:28:5906/02/2023
Goals, Expectations and More - Episode 101

Goals, Expectations and More - Episode 101

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 want to learn more about the University of Elk Hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:17:1416/01/2023
EPISODE 100! | Lessons Learned and Seasons Greetings

EPISODE 100! | Lessons Learned and Seasons Greetings

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 good elk hunters, use all five fouls, don't leave anything on the table, and many other life lessons applied to elk hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:24:0502/01/2023
The Band Is Back Together - Episode 99

The Band Is Back Together - Episode 99

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
01:24:2819/12/2022
Corey and Randy's 2022 Season Wrap-Up

Corey and Randy's 2022 Season Wrap-Up

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 our expense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:39:0720/11/2022
2022 Mid-Season Report Pt. 2

2022 Mid-Season Report Pt. 2

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 whenever the urge strikes, using llamas, competing with horses, and knowing when to push harder or retreat for the next day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:28:0624/10/2022
Corey and Randy's 2022 Mid-Season Recap

Corey and Randy's 2022 Mid-Season Recap

In this episode (96) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are in the middle of elk season and have a short time to catch up and compare notes. Corey and crew have been in Idaho and Colorado, with many archery encounters to share with listeners. Randy has been hunting Montana with a week diversion to Idaho to help his buddy Scott on a Supertag hunt. Many days afield always result in some good stories and valuable lessons to share with listeners. This midseason 2022 update is a story session worth listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:32:5417/10/2022