Elk Hunt

Elk Hunt

Hosted by: Cody Rich

Elk Hunting tips, tactics, and stories, from some of the greatest elk hunters out there.

Episodes

Peak Rut Isn't When You Think — And It Might Be Costing You Bulls

Season #1

  What does it actually take to stick it out on a 28-day elk hunt, fail over and over again, and still come home with a bull? This week I sat down with Matt Hartsky of Backbone Unlimited, a Wyoming bowhunter and...
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The October Advantage: Big Bulls, Empty Mountains, and a 58-Inch Giant, Talking Bulls with Gibson Butler

Season #1

You already know Montana gets talked about a lot in Western elk hunting circles — but are hunters actually hunting it right? This week, Cody sits down with Gibson Butler, a Montana-bred elk hunter who's put in the...
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Glassing as a Skill: What Most Elk Hunters Get Dead Wrong

Season #1

This week I sat down with Cody Nelson, a man who has spent the better part of 12–13 years in elk and deer camps across Arizona and the West, helping legendary hunters like Jay Scott and Steve Chapa put tags on bulls...
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The Rookie Season: Taking First-Time Hunters from Zero to Tagged Out

Season #1

What's up everyone! This week I've got Dillon Deitz back on the podcast—probably for the ninth time, which makes him the most requested guest in the history of Elk Hunt. And by "requested," I mean Dillon requests to...
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Chasing Bulls in Colorado: Stories from Bob Terilliger

Season #1

Welcome back to the Elk Hunt Podcast, your go-to source for everything elk hunting. I’m your host, Cody Rich, and this week I’m joined by the legendary Bob Terilliger, a man who’s been living the elk hunting dream for...
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Get Close, Stay Close: Jerrod Lile's Simple Elk Hunting Philosophy

Season #1

What's up everyone! This week I'm sitting down with Jerrod Lile, CEO of Hunting Fool and one of the most underrated elk hunters you've never heard enough from. Jerrod spent 14 years working alongside Dan Evans at...
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How an X Games Legend Approaches Elk Hunting Like a Competitor

Season #1

What's up everyone! This week I'm sitting down with Chris Burandt—yeah, THE Chris Burandt. X Games gold medalist, backcountry snowmobile legend, and someone I've looked up to since the original Schooled videos...
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Back-to-Back Premium Tags: Nevada Rifle to Utah Late Archery

Season #1

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jace Guymon, and holy crap—talk about a banner year. This guy drew a Nevada late rifle tag AND a Utah late archery tag in the same season, with hunt dates less...
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Forgiveness Over Speed: Jared Miller's Archery Philosophy

Season #1

$10,000 Elk Voucher Giveaway! Before we jump in, I've got to tell you about an incredible giveaway we're running with Hunting Fool Adventures. We're giving away a $10,000 elk voucher that's good for a landowner tag, a...
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Building Maps for Hunters: Jeremy Gilbertson on Bridger Watch & Elk Hunting

Season #1

Alright, so Jeremy Gilbertson is one of those guys who just went all-in on elk hunting—and it worked. This dude studied elk hunting harder than he studied school, killed a bull on his first-ever trip 36 hours from his...
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The Idaho Draw: What Changed and Where the Opportunities Are

Season #1

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jayden Bales to talk about Idaho's brand new draw system—and honestly, this changes everything for how we think about western elk hunting strategy. If you've...
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Unpressured Bulls in the Alpine: Finding Elk Gold

Season #1

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jacob Winn, and let me tell you—this guy had an absolutely banner year. We're talking about a double bull season: a great six-point with his bow AND another...
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