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ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 235: Elk Hunting & Decision Making with No Way Out PodcastWhen you think about decision making skill and personal development, Elk hunting probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But on today’s show, Joe & Gilbert join Ponch Rivera and Mark McGrath on their NO WAY OUT podcast and discuss the dynamic nature of elk hunting, drawing parallels between hunting strategies and leadership principles. They go deep into their elk hunting mindset and share insights from their experiences coaching hunters in competitive settings, illustrating how coaching and collaboration can lead to success. Ultimately, they advocate for empowering future hunters and preserving the tradition of hunting through educ...2025-01-091h 23
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 230: Elk Camp Conversation with Chris Myers PLUS Season Rifle TipsThis is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe receives an Instagram DM from Mr. Chris Myers that started with "BULL DOWN JOE!" Both Joe & Gilbert double team Chris for an incredible and exciting story as Chris shares his journey. The highs, the lows, the lessons learned, practiced and what worked and what didn't. Joe also shares some rifle hunter tips for our listeners hitting the woods this October and November. Enjoy the show!Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp...2024-10-151h 39
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 216: Living Elk Hunting in Idaho with Slayer’s Bill Ayer & Joe McCarthyJoe & Gilbert talk calls, Idaho elk hunting tradition, techniques and tactics with Slayer CEO Bill Ayer and product innovation and development guru, Joe McCarthy. Folks, between Bill's 34 years of elk hunting experience and Joe's four generations of Idaho history chasing elk with family, friends and some of the top names in the industry, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Enjoy!Get 15% off on Slayer purchases : ElkBrosSlayIf you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!BLUE COLLAR ELK H...2024-04-021h 49ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 131: Archery Elk Hunting Strategies - Herd Bull StageWhen the Herd Bulls become the kings of September and the rut is in full swing, the bugling action is incredible. But for the archery elk hunter trying to pull that bull away from his cows with their calls, it can be a lesson in frustration. So just how can you get an opportunity on a herd bull or one of the mature bulls surrounding him?On today's show, the ElkBros talk about the pros and cons of hunting herd bulls. Those herd bull behaviors that make it so frustrating as well as those...2021-07-271h 41ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 130: Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points (Conclusion) Set Ups, Scenario Patience, Calling...The ElkBros crew gets together for PART 3 of this SERIES to discuss each of their own Top Failure Points in hopes of helping you to learn from their mistakes. To find consistent elk hunting success, one of the keys is to find, identify and eliminate those failure points. This episode covers a myriad of subjects from lack of equipment redundancy, fears that kill opportunities, Shooting form issues and much more!In identifying their Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points for this Series, you are actually going to get an extensive list of experienced pitfalls to...2021-07-201h 46ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 129: Archery Elk Hunting Perspectives - Joe Giglia with the Harvest Holiday PodcastOn today’s episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, we are going to share a collaborative show recorded by Jason Holliday of the Harvest Holliday Podcast. The conversation covers the ElkBros entry into podcast world and then takes off into topics from gear, elk hunting knowledge, the importance of actual days in the field and hunting on a budget. What does it really take to hunt successfully? Mindset? Expensive gear? Great Camo?Well y'all... let's just talk about that.You can find the Harvest Holliday podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite po...2021-07-131h 23ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 128: Elk Hunting & Controlling The UncontrollableSo many elk hunting opportunities are blown by those things, behaviors and events that are out of our control. Or are they? From how an elk reacts or behaves in a given situation or set-up, to other hunters, the weather, the conditions, moon phase or other reasons. But what if we told you that those things are not as uncontrollable as most people think?On todays episode, you get a chance to first to meet the newest addition to the ElkBros Coaching Staff. From there, your coaches talk about what makes a situation "uncontrollable" a...2021-07-061h 52ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 127: THE MOMENT - "Burn Me Twice" - Elk Story Series #2During every elk hunt, everyone of us will get schooled by the very animals we chase. But these are not failures, only learning moments.Elk hunting coach, Joe Giglia, shares some of his past hunt stories or experiences during a hunt, to share realizations, lessons learned or a nugget or two in hopes of helping you to become more successful in the elk woods. Welcome to the Blue Collar Elk Hunting's Special Edition Series... "The Moment".THE MOMENT - EP 2: Burn Me Twice ************************************************2021-06-291h 23ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 126: An Archery Hunter's Journey - Time Behind the String with Western ContoursOn today’s episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, we are going to share a collaborative show recorded by Guy Duplantier of the Western Contours Podcast. First of all, if your not listening to Western Contours, you need to go right now and subscribe. Guy is phenomenal and his show has been on the ElkBros playlist since we started this whole adventure. It’s top of the line, So go check him out. Archery can consume you from tech advances, to an impressive amount of options in gear, components and all the different methodologies. But t...2021-06-222h 42ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 125: THE MOMENT - "Revelations" - Elk Story Series #1During every elk hunt, everyone of us will get schooled by the very animals we chase. But these are not failures, only learning moments.Elk hunting coach, Joe Giglia, shares some of his past hunt stories or experiences during a hunt, to share realizations, lessons learned or a nugget or two in hopes of helping you to become more successful in the elk woods. Welcome to the Blue Collar Elk Hunting's Special Edition Series... "The Moment".THE MOMENT - EP 1: Revelations ************************************************2021-06-1553 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEPS 124: DIY Elk Hunting Keys with Bob "The Billy Goat" Collins - Insights EditionWhere to start finding elk... Key Elements, places, levels, mindset and starting points. Tailoring your calls to the time of year and mood. Setting up on a bull. Tips to prevent High Altitude Sickness. And an Elk Calling Scenario nugget that could be a key ingredient this coming fall! That and MUCH MORE!Today's guest will either be your motivation this season or he will be that hunter that you should be very afraid of! Because at the age of 66, Bob, the Billy Goat, Collins is a beast in the mountains and comes with...2021-06-081h 32ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 123: Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points (Part 2) Equipment, Calling and Fears...The ElkBros crew gets together for PART 2 of this SERIES to discuss each of their own Top Failure Points in hopes of helping you to learn from their mistakes. To find consistent elk hunting success, one of the keys is to find, identify and eliminate those failure points. This episode covers a myriad of subjects from lack of equipment redundancy, fears that kill opportunities, Shooting form issues and much more!In identifying their Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points for this Series, you are actually going to get an extensive list of experienced pitfalls to...2021-06-011h 51ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEPS 122: Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points (Part 1)Every elk hunting disappointment, each and every missed opportunity comes from some type of failure point. To find consistent elk hunting success, one of the keys is to find, identify and eliminate those failure points. The ElkBros crew gets together for PART 1 of this SERIES to discuss each of their own Top Failure Points in hopes of helping you to learn from their mistakes. In identifying their Top 10 Elk Hunting Failure Points for this Series, you are actually going to get an extensive list of experienced pitfalls to avoid without the pains of all t...2021-05-231h 55ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 121: Calling, Scent Wafers, ATV Security, Sights, Rangefinders and More! Live Listener Q&AThe "Finding Elk From Day One of the Hunt" Series is a wrap! And we close out with a Live Q&A Session and letters from the ElkBros Mailbox. We cover a variety of questions covering some of the following Topics:
Calling that bull that only bugles once
Scent wafer use
Estrus Gel
ATV Security
Approaching elk from high elevation
Oregon Country strategies
Mechanical broadheads
Single Pin sights
AND MORE!We also announce a new partnership and changes for the ElkBros and the Blue Collar Elk Hunting P...2021-05-181h 49ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 120: Finding Elk from Day One. (Part 3) Our Step by Step PlaybookYou want to know how the ElkBros find elk? Well here you go! This is straight out of the ElkBros Playbook on exactly what we do. When, where and how we do it. These are our keys to the game! For those that don't want to call, you still have great options to find elk and fill your tag. We talk about those options and then we go into our favorite techniques to turn the tables. To have the elk FIND US! We cover our system and our general plan as well as our plan for different times of...2021-05-112h 06ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 119: Finding Elk from Day One. (Part 2) Locating Where Elk Are.Before you can find elk, you have to put boots on the ground and locate where the elk are. This is where the "Hunt" part of "Hunting" happens! We talk about where and how to locate elk with boots on the ground. What to look for. Where to look for it. And how to see, hear, smell and use the clues that elk leave behind to put yourself in a position for an encounter. Y'all, this is the skill set that separates the good hunters from the great ones.On today's episode, it's PART...2021-05-041h 54ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 118: Hunt Opportunity of a Lifetime with Hunt Warz - InSights EditionYou're on a public land elk hunt and you pull up and already there are a couple of other hunters at the trail head. Each of you excited for the hunt. Heading out to hunt somewhere along the next whatever miles of forest in front of you. Inside, you smile at the challenge of filling that tag, at being the better hunter.Have you ever asked yourself or wondered where your hunting skill set would measure up compared to other hunters? What if you had the chance to do just that, AND on a...2021-05-011h 17ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 117: Finding Elk from Day One. (Part 1) Ever Gone Fishing?Where do I start? How do I start? What's your plan for finding elk once that first day of the hunt rolls around? Shoot, we hear ya; "Hunt the Bugles and you find the Bulls!" Yeaaahhhhh BUDDY! WE ALL LOVE when the bulls are cranking and telling us right where they are! But what if you're not hearing bugles? What if they have shut up? What if you aren't hunting the rut? What do you do then?On today's episode, it's part one of our Series: Finding Elk From Day One of the Hunt. Thi...2021-04-271h 37ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 116: Finding A Great Elk Hunting PartnerA great elk hunting partner. Just what does that mean?What makes it work? Is it personality types? Is it thought processing? Roles? Respect? If so, just what earns that respect? Is it about passions? Mentality? Values? Beliefs? Habits? Goal structure or certain innate qualities?On today's episode, the coaches take an in-depth look at elk hunting partnerships along with the variables that each of us has to consider when it comes to what works for us as well as recognizing those things that would be dealbreakers....2021-04-202h 01ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 115: Elk Hunting Rosies vs Rockies with Tony WintripRosies vs Rockies. Stories, Experiences, Differences and Similarities of hunting the two subspecies. What is it that the Die-Hard Rosie hunters know that gives them an advantage in their elk woods? Do those techniques hurt them in the Rocky Elk Woods?Special Guest, the ElkSinger himself, Tony Wintrip joins the ElkBros Coaching Staff to add his Pacific NorthWest elk hunting expertise to tonight's topic. Tony has taken over 23 elk with his bow in the last 20 years and not only has the skillsets, but understand the ins and outs of successfully hunting Roosevelt elk.2021-04-132h 04ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 114: Avoiding Elk Hunting Hype & Defining Success with Guy DuplantierDefining Success. The Experience vs the pursuit? Killing vs Hunting? How those new to elk hunting can avoid getting overwhelmed, falling victim or becoming misinformed by all the social media, industry marketing and propagated hype. Or is it really hype?Special Guest, Guy Duplantier, joins the ElkBros Coaching Staff for some open and honest discussions. First off, they are off to the races with tips for those starting out in order to not get caught up in all the hype. Just who do you believe? How much should success cost? Deciding what type of...2021-04-061h 59ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 113: Calling Elk, Scent Care, Moon Phase...Oh My! - Live YouTube Q & A SessionIt's the 10 Week Conclusion of Our Preseason Elk Hunting Guide! For Ten weeks, we’ve had a blast sharing all the what, when, where, why and how of elk hunting with each and every one of you! But on this episode we are taking it one step further. We are going live to answer questions from our ElkBros Mailbox and on YouTube with our Grinders!What a great atmosphere and a fun time spent. We answer a plethora of questions from all aspects of elk hunting as well as discussing some of the favorite an...2021-03-301h 48ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 112: Elk Hunting Gear & Setups - How We Roll! - Preseason Elk Hunting GuideYou may want to watch this episode on YouTube.This is how the ElkBros Roll! For the final part of our Preseason Elk Series we are talking about the gear we have on our person and in our packs. As well as the clothing and our archery set-ups. Joe & Gilbert share a pack dump and talk about what and why they carry the gear that they do.Music: Big Racks & Bloody BacksTony Wintrip . BullDownProductions.com℗ 2014 Tony Wintrip . Permission of use granted by Tony Wintrip...2021-03-232h 09ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 111: Elk Scouting; Goals, Focuses & Realities - Preseason Elk Hunting GuideYou may want to watch this episode on YouTube.Before you can kill an elk, you have to find one! Simple statement. But for thousands of hunters hitting the elk woods this fall, not always a simple task. It can be hard enough for those living in one of the western elk states. But for those of you putting boots on the ground only days before your actual hunt, it can seem like an overwhelming and daunting task. Our goal with this episode is to help you have a better grasp when it comes to...2021-03-161h 53ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 110: Elk Responses, Hunting Partners, Thermals and More - Grinder's Q&A Time!Do you have trouble judging the distances of elk responses and making a decision? What about the hard decisions concerning your hunting partner when things just aren't working out? On today's episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, our ElkBros Mailbox is overflowing and we all pitch in to answer some of the questions that you, our Grinders, are hoping to get a little help with. So the boys are in the house and giving it our best shot!Today's Topics include:- Night Prospecting for Bugles- Thermals and Wind e...2021-03-091h 48ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 109: (Part 2)Learn to Paint With Your Elk Calling - Preseason Elk Hunting GuideIt's the second half of our "Learn To Paint With Your Elk Calls". The seventh part in our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide Series.In this episode we talk about your Call Palette, Your Set-Up Canvas and Call Scenarios in a way that only the ElkBros do. We hope you enjoy the episode!In this Episode:- Creating an Illusion with your Calls- Engaging vs Non-engaging Scenarios- Situational Sketches as Modules- Knowing your Call "Paint Palette"- Picking your Canvas - The S...2021-03-021h 52ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 108: Learn to Paint With Your Elk Calling - Preseason Elk Hunting Guide (Part 7a)Being able to call elk is an absolute GAME CHANGER! So how is it that almost 100% of elk hunters in September will be carrying an elk call of some kind and yet the success rate will be around 10% across the West nationwide? Is it because of a lack of knowledge or know how? The wrong type of call? Limiting equipment or skill sets? Or is it a lack of practice, the strategy they use or simply not knowing how to make the right situational decision? In our opinion, the simple answer is 'YES' to all of the above in so...2021-02-231h 47ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP107: New Mexico Elk Tag Strategies, Tips and Breakdown - InSights EditionAre you looking for information, tips or strategies to draw your New Mexico Elk Tag? ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia is joined by avid hunter and New Mexico Game & Fish Conservation Officer, Jared Burns to talk elk tags. This is a complete discussion on the New Mexico Draw System from the viewpoints of both residents and non-residents. Not only are there great tips to help your odds, but help with common mistakes to avoid as well. Topics Include: A true lottery, Draw Percentages, How the draw system works, Hunt Quality designations, Common mistakes, Tips for better odds, the Gov...2021-02-181h 14ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP106: Key Mindset Components to Elk Hunting - Preseason Elk Hunting Guide (Part 6)Having the right mindset on an elk hunt, or in anything in life for that matter, matched with a solid skill set and needed knowledge are the foundations for consistent success. So just what is the right mindset? In this episode the ElkBros share their views from their experiences and what works for them.It's Part 6 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide, 8 Key Mindset Components and Expectations for a positive and successful elk hunting mindsetWe each have our way of refocusing and moving ahead when things get hard. In this episode, the coaches s...2021-02-161h 46
Western ContoursREFLECTIONS episode 7 with Gilbert OrnelasReflections episode 7 with the host and voice of Blue Collar Elk Hunting Gilbert Ornelas.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...2021-02-1613 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP105: Situational Prep & Scenario Training - Preseason Elk Hunting Guide (Part 5)Current Overall Elk Hunter Success Rates : Archery 10 -12% . Rifle 12-25% depending on the area.But what if we told you that there is a way to beat those percentages! On this episode, the ElkBros coaches talk about the variables encountered that create such low success rates and what you can do to change that number through situational prep and proper scenario training.It's Part 5 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide, Situational Prep & Scenario Training.What if you could pinpoint the exact areas that are largely responsible for low hunter su...2021-02-091h 43ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP104: Fitness to Increase Opportunities - Preseason Elk Hunting Guide (Part 4)Just how important is the relationship of fitness to elk hunting success? Do I have to be in great shape to have success? What does it mean to be in Elk Shape? What are our focus areas of Conditioning and why? Are there any tips for things often missed in the conditioning/preseason prep phase? What about age groups and body sizes? When should I start? How often should I train? Do I need a gym membership?It's Part 4 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide, the coaches are in the house and we give our opinions a...2021-02-021h 43ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP103: Best Weeks to Hunt Elk? - The ElkBros 2021 Preseason Guide (Part 3)When is the Best Time to Hunt Elk This Fall? With application deadlines right around the corner, it's the number one question hitting our mailbox. How to maximize opportunities by being in the elk woods at the right time. But just when is the RIGHT TIME? It's Part 3 of our ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide and we recommend watching this one on our ElkBros YouTube Channel! Our multi-part series covers our tips (our perspectives ...how we do it) to get things rolling in the right direction. On this edition, the Coaches share season dates, Calendar graphics, application de...2021-01-261h 43ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP102: (Part 2)ElkBros Preseason Elk Hunting Guide - In it to Win it!You want to increase your chances to be successful next fall? Then that journey starts TODAY! Your Coaches continue with preseason tips and areas of focus that they feel would most improve your elk hunting opportunities to be successful. In this episode they discuss the commitment of doing more and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone. From there the session goes to situational prep and strengthening your mental endurance.It's the first series of Season 3 y'all; The ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide! The goal of this multi-part series is to give you our tips (o...2021-01-191h 25ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 101: ElkBros Preseason Elk Hunting Guide - In it to Win it! (Part 1)You want to increase your chances to be successful next fall? Then that journey starts TODAY! It's what you do BETWEEN now and the fall or winter elk hunts that's going to mean the difference between punching your tag... or not. It doesn't matter whether your hunting season starts in September, October or even December. If you want to increase the odds in your favor, your PRESEASON starts NOW! It's the first episode of Season 3 y'all, and we are going to start off with our first series of the year; The ElkBros PreSeason Elk Hunting Guide - I...2021-01-121h 39ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 99: Elk Hunting MomentsElk hunting is about moments. Those times that define us as hunters. Possibly teach us lessons, or that give us the opportunity to grow. Over the years, our group has had so many moments. Failures, disappointments, struggles and exhilarations. Each moment teaching us a lesson. Lessons that we get to share with you in hopes of either helping you to flatten that learning curve, give you something to think about or possibly inspire you.On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches each talk about "Ah-Ha" moments, special personal elk hunting moments an...2020-12-151h 54ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 98: Want to Fill Your Elk Tag? - Then Refuse to Lose!There are hundreds of reasons you should not be successful on your elk hunt. TO HECK WITH THOSE! If there are hundreds of reasons why each of us should not be successful, then why the heck is it that THE SAME guys are getting it done year after year? Is it luck? Absolutely not!Yes, a lot of their success has to do with knowledge and experience. That's an absolute fact. But when things are tough. When the elements or situations are against us all as hunters. Those consistently successful hunters have one other thing that separates...2020-12-081h 33ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 97: Guided Elk Hunt or DIY? Pros & ConsGuided or DIY elk hunts? A question we have been getting a lot these days. Many hunters planning their upcoming hunts, especially first timers, are weighing whether they should hunt DIY or consider hiring a guide:"What strengths does a guide bring to a hunt that I couldn't?""Would I learn more from a guide?""Will I have more success?""Can I afford it?""Can I get a guide on public land?""What do you recommend?"On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, yo...2020-12-011h 37ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 96: Beating The Post Elk Season BluesHave you ever suffered from the Post Elk Season Blues? You know what we mean. All that work. All that time preparing. Three hundred and fifty days of "I can't wait" and the next thing you know, it's over in a blink. The adventure you experienced and lived for getting farther and farther away in your rear view mirror. For a lot of us, it's more than the missing of the daily experience. For many of us, it's just down right depressing!On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches talk about th...2020-11-241h 41ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 95: The ElkBros Playbook - How We Hunt Elk; Expectations, Beliefs and TruthsWant to know how the ElkBros Hunt? Then this is the show you don't want to miss! During their 7 day annual public land New Mexico archery elk hunt, the ElkBros crew have filled 12 of 16 tags in the last 3 years for a 75% success rate. ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia has taken 35 public land elk in the last 37 years while Pro Staffer and Blue Collar Elk Hunting Host, Gilbert Ornelas, is on a seven year streak. Consistent success like that does not happen by chance. It is a time proven formula.On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, It...2020-11-171h 31ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 95: The ElkBros Playbook - How We Hunt Elk; Expectations, Beliefs and TruthsWant to know how the ElkBros Hunt? Then this is the show you don't want to miss! During their 7 day annual public land New Mexico archery elk hunt, the ElkBros crew have filled 12 of 16 tags in the last 3 years for a 75% success rate. ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia has taken 35 public land elk in the last 37 years while Pro Staffer and Blue Collar Elk Hunting Host, Gilbert Ornelas, is on a seven year streak. Consistent success like that does not happen by chance. It is a time proven formula.On Today’s Edition of Bl...2020-11-1700 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 94: Success Tips for the Late Season Elk Hunter - Listener’s Q&ALate Season Elk Hunters... This one's for you! Whether you are hunting for a mature bull, a spike or a cow elk, the late season hunt is one of the best times to get that trophy bull or to put meat in the freezer. And trust us when we say that a cow elk hunt can be just as exciting, as much a trophy and just as rewarding as any mature bull hunt. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, It’s all about hunting late season elk. Knowing what you're looking for, where to find ‘...2020-11-101h 48ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 93: Part 2 - Being an Efficient Elk Hunter - Listener's Q&ATo be an Efficient Elk Hunter it means you get the job done quick, consistently and with deadly accuracy. But just as there are efficient and inefficient predators, there are also efficient and inefficient elk hunters. The differences coming from having or lacking needed knowledge or skills. Every hole in your game as an elk hunter decreases your ability to create opportunities and can increase the chances of a poor or bad shot when that opportunity does present itself. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your Coaches discuss what it takes to become an effic...2020-11-031h 43ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 92: Part 1 - Being an Efficient Elk Hunter/Coach’s Gut Check - Listener’s Q&ADid you struggle during your hunt this year?… Are you struggling now? Whether you were successful or not, there are ALWAYS struggles of some kind during an elk hunt. Some in our control and some not. For those in our control we have to take an honest look in the mirror… and not make excuses. That's way to easy… and sets you up for continuing struggles and future disappointments. It's time to revaluate and empower yourself instead!On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, it's GUT CHECK TIME! In this TWO PART SERIES, Your elk hunting...2020-10-271h 36ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 91: When the blood trail ends. Causes, strategies & dealing - Listeners Q&ANo one wants to be in this situation and it can be a hard subject… When the blood trail ends. Hunting such a strong and powerful animal as an elk, we not only need to talk about it, we need to prepare for it. If you do, it just might mean the difference between an incredible recovery or some tough days of doubt, head shaking, second guessing or hard regret.On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, when the blood trail ends.....Causes, strategies and dealing. Your coaches cover the reasons a blood trail goes bad...2020-10-201h 50ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 90: Finding, Calling & Hunting Elk In October - Listener’s Q&AIt's October y'all and the firearm hunters are up! What an incredible time to be in the mountains! Leaves have turned or even falling. You can go from warm days to cold to snow in the blink of an eye! Not only can the weather change in an instant, but so can the elk. You can find the elk in one or a combination of three behavior phases in October; Rutting, Recovery or Winter Prep. Each bringing their own pluses or minuses. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your Coaches cover a whole plethora of...2020-10-131h 34ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 89: Elk Stories, Scenarios and Discussions - Joe Giglia & The Back Country Rookies - InSights Edition.This is a special InSights Edition Collaboration Podcast with Coach Joe Giglia and Chad Ryker from The Backcountry Rookies Podcast. They bring up scenarios, mistakes, possible solutions and share some incredible stories.Chad is doing a series called "Stories From the Hunt", where he interviews his guests about the ins and outs of their hunts this season. Chad thinks he is going to hear about Joe's elk hunt, which he eventually does, but not before the tables get turned and Joe has Chad sharing his season.Real Stories, Real People and plenty...2020-10-062h 06ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 88: Archery Elk - Frustrations, Heroes and Soul Searching - Listener’s Q&AReal people, real situations, all with either a lesson, perspective or inspiration. Each with a message meant to help us all with our journey as elk hunters. This our friends, are things for us all to think about.Today’s show is straight from you, our Grinders. There are so many stories and letters that we have received from the 2020 archery elk season. Plenty of success stories filled with excitement, gratitude and celebration. We are incredibly proud of our Grinder’s accomplishments, but the letters that we are going to talk about today, go even...2020-09-291h 38ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 87: Part 2 - ElkBros Elk Camp 2020! - Two More Bulls Down!FOUR BULLS IN FIVE DAYS ON NEW MEXICO PUBLIC LAND! Part 2 - Live from the ElkBros Elk Camp: The weather went from 90 degrees overnight to 23 degrees with snow on the ground and the bulls bugling! The Venezuelan Mafia have already tagged out and this time it's Joe and Gilbert getting it done. But this show is way more than just story time. Your coaches talk about some important aspects for us all to think about and give you personal perspectives and thoughts to help you take that next step to becoming a more successful elk hunter.This i...2020-09-221h 33ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 86: ElkBros Elk Camp 2020! - The Mafia Tags Out! Lessons learned & Techniques used!TWO TAGS FILLED! Part 1 live from the ElkBros Elk Camp: It's winter in September for the ElkBros! Snow, sleet, collapsing tents and temperatures in the twenties, but the boys keep on GRINDING! Silent bulls that are bachelored up and the effects on the rut from an eminent storm both before and after. You will hear real life scenarios and some of the lessons learned. How do you feel about cell phones when it comes to elk hunting? Great tool or distraction? Have you ever had a buddy talking to their wife when your elk came running in?? Well, pull u...2020-09-151h 45ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 85: Finding Elk, Calling and Hunt strategies with Joe Giglia & The Western HuntsmanThe tables get turned as you are about to hear a collaboration podcast recorded by Jim Huntsman on the Western Huntsman Podcast as he interviews Joe Giglia of ElkBros.Today's show is Part 6 of Jim's School of September Series that included some of the top names in the elk hunting industry; Paul Medel, Cory Jacobson, Dirk Durham, Michael Batease, Jason Phelps and Chris Roe. Joe was incredibly honored when Jim asked him to be a part of the School of September and truly enjoyed talking about hunting elk from the ElkBros perspective. They talk about finding elk...2020-09-081h 43ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingUsing Decoys for Archery Elk - Listeners Q&AElk decoys are extremely effective in the right situation. But what is the right situation? You are in a partner setup and there he is! Your partner is about 50 yards in front of you in shooting position. Only 100 yards out from your partner you can see the tips of his horns as he begins to come over the rise. Your heart starts racing! He comes over the rise in clear view, stops and belts an earth shaking bugle! And then...he locks up. He is just standing there looking directly in your direction. Decision time...what do you do? A...2020-09-011h 34ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElk down! Now What? Meat Care After the Kill - InSights EditionIf you plan on being successful on your elk hunt, then there is one more thing you had better be planning for... getting your meat off the mountain! It seems that we are getting so many questions these days. Questions about mistakes to avoid when field dressing your elk. Or, whether you even need to even field dress? How long before meat will go bad? When to hang meat or not to hang it? What to do if you get back to your base camp and your ice is gone? Each of us wants to honor both the hunt a...2020-08-251h 54ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Cow Elk ? You Should Be!It doesn't matter if you have a spike, bull or cow elk tag in your pocket... If you want to be successful at hunting any of those critters, you had better be hunting the cows. When most people listen to our show, they get the idea that we are only talking about hunting bull elk. But if you listen, really listen to what we are saying, it's just the opposite.On Tuesday’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, First up, We talk about the importance of hunting the cows for all around success. Th...2020-08-181h 28ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Elk With Your Senses, Advanced Scenarios & Viewers Q&AUsing your senses, your eyes, ears and nose to hunt elk. Just what does that mean? Probably the toughest thing for those new to elk hunting is trying to relate their current experiences and backgrounds to the things that they are learning when it comes to hunting elk. The differences for those teaching and those learning can create confusion. That’s why as your coaches, we take a step back to make it more clear.On Tuesday’s Live Viewer Question Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, First up, just what does it mean to hu...2020-08-111h 23ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingYou've Made It To The Elk Woods. Now What? - InSights EditionSo you have made to the elk woods and you look around and say to yourself, WHAT NOW? You are not alone. If it’s your first time or your 10th time elk hunting, sometimes the toughest part is knowing where in the heck to start. Where to start looking for elk? To start calling? And where do you go from there once you do start? The whole process can become intimidating to the point that a person can feel lost and question everything they are doing. On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, a colla...2020-08-0759 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingBCEA Launches, Elk Movements & Listener's Q&AIt's getting close y'all because our listener's questions keep rolling in and the conversations are full of nuggets, revelations and even some controversy. Are elk always moving from bedding down to the bottoms to feed? Can you find elk in the same place from rifle to archery season? Understanding elk call devices. What to do when having to care for meat and a great question concerning the fear of getting lost.Also, a special announcement concerning the release of the ElkBros first Training Camp from the Blue Collar Elk Academy.On Today’s E...2020-08-041h 28ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Elk Aimlessly - Defeat the Worry!How many of you are worried about not being able to scout and then hunting aimlessly for days without seeing hide nor hair of an elk? Or that the search might take you so deep into the wilderness that killing a bull might just become a nightmare? What do you do if you are not able to get boots on the ground to scout? What can you do to keep your elk hunt from becoming a five or seven day hike? All totally legitimate concerns shared by so many elk hunters heading to the Western Mountains for the first...2020-07-281h 37ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElk Set-Ups DemystifiedHave you ever hooked a fish and then didn’t know how to reel it in? That’s exactly how it can be for us as elk hunters. We finally get a response to that location bugle we have been perfecting for weeks and THERE HE IS... it’s ELK ON! But... then what? Our mind starts racing.... Do I set up and call from here? How close should I be to set up? Do I get closer? How do I know where I should set up? All very important questions y'all. Your set-up is the last crucial component of gett...2020-07-211h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingExciting Things at ElkBros!The guys share some cool happenings at ElkBros.EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.comPURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https://gear.elkbros.comWatch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbrosListen to their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: http://podcast.elkbros.com/ SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE!WANT TO SUPPORT the ElkBros Programming?? -https://www.patreon.com/elkbrosFOLLOW THE ElkBros…Joe Giglia - @elkbrosLeroy ‘Chav’ Chavez - @elkbroschavGilbert...2020-07-1917 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingThe "WHY" of Calling ElkCow Calls, Location Bugles, Lip Bawls, Challenge Bugles... Practicing in your garage or in your vehicle on the way to work. Getting chased out of the house! We know exactly where you are with your elk calling. Any respectable elk hunter within a thousand miles is going through the exact trials and tribulations. And the sounds are starting to come together, but you still have that anxiousness. There are still all those questions about when, how and where to use each of those calls?On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your elk hunting coaches ar...2020-07-141h 14ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 2 - Your Top 3 Elk Hunting ConcernsThat 2020 Elk tag is in your hands and we know exactly what you're going through right now! So many questions and what, like 50 days to go! Last week we began talking about the TOP 3 CONCERNS we have been getting from our listeners and we started off with a huge one... Finding Elk. Now it's time for Part 2!On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, it's Part 2 of the Series and up next it's all about your concerns over; 1) Calling Elk (What, when & why…recommended calls…the ElkBros philosophy), and 2) Knowledge of the hunting area (what to exp...2020-07-071h 37ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 1 - Your Top 3 Elk Hunting ConcernsHow incredibly exciting is it when you draw that elk tag! You picked your state, researched hunt units, applied and now you're rockin' with a 2020 elk Tag!! Then, reality sets in and that excitement turns into a string of thoughts, questions and concerns about specific things needed to have a successful hunt. And when it comes right down to it, the three biggest concerns we are getting from listeners are questions about 1) Finding Elk, 2) Calling Elk and 3) How to get knowledge about the hunting area.On Today’s Edition of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, it's Part 1 of a...2020-06-301h 24ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElk Hunting Lemons to Lemonade - Mishaps & What We LearnedSo many of our Grinders listen to our show and think, “Man, Those Guys have got it together”. Well, we are here to tell you that what you are seeing or hearing is a culmination of years and years of plenty of things we have learned the HARD WAY. We do a lot of things right, because we learned from a LOT of mistakes. If you could do it wrong or have it just go flat out wrong, it's happened to us! That's why we do what we do, to help you possibly avoid some of those very same pitf...2020-06-231h 32ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Elk, But Finding MoreElk hunting should come with a warning, “What you are about to do may change your life...forever”. What is it about something that is so physically and mentally demanding that keeps thousands coming back for more? Coming back to find something within the hunt that answers so many questions within the soul? For each of us, it will be something different. But for each of us, there is one common thread. Our life is changed from the experience. For some, it may even save our lives in ways we never knew possible.On Today’s Edition of Blu...2020-06-161h 30ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingThe Aggressive Elk HunterElk Hunting is about encounters and opportunities. The more encounters you have, the higher your odds at having an opportunity and closing the deal. But how is it that some people have so many more opportunities? Is it luck?My father had a saying. Whenever I would tell him he was lucky, he would always tell me "Luck is nothing but skill and opportunity meeting". When I asked him how it was that he had so many more "opportunities" than others, he just looked at me,... winked and said..."because I create MY OWN opportunities". 2020-06-091h 40ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 3 - Elk Hunter's Best Investments for SuccessIn Final Part of this Three Part Series, The coaches talk about investing your focus, time and money on one of the toughest pieces of Real Estate for any of us.....that six inches between our ears. When it comes to self improvement, our greatest ally AND our greatest enemy can both be simply...ourselves. In this final episode we talk about how to invest your focus and time in improving the areas of:
Mental Endurance
Attitude
Confidence
Work Ethic
The goal of this Series is to help you identify those areas to best invest your Focus...2020-06-021h 35ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 2 - Elk Hunter's Best Investments for SuccessIn Part Two of this Three Part Series, The coaches don’t pull any punches and provide years of experience and insight when it comes to us all investing properly in those areas that will give us the best opportunity at punching a tag. Next up, investing in your "Elk Hunting Know How", otherwise known as skill sets and abilities and we break this up into 3 areas:
Calling
Elksmanship
ElkZone Preparation
The goal of this Series is to help you identify those areas to best invest your Focus, Time, Energy and Money. Investing in those areas that ar...2020-05-261h 40ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingFinding & Locating Elk with Paul Medel, The ElkNut - InSights EditionUnderstanding how and where to find and locate elk can be an incredibly daunting task for the first time or just about any level of elk hunter. Just the shear vastness when you first look at a map of a hunting area can be intimidating and have you asking yourself, "Where in the heck do I start?" On today's InSights Edition we interview Paul Medel, the ElkNut, about his process to first determine where to hunt and how he goes about finding, locating and of course calling elk in places he has never been. Paul is one o...2020-05-191h 24ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 1- Elk Hunter's Best Investments for SuccessThis year alone, thousands of dollars are going to be invested in preparation for the upcoming season. It’s safe to say that pretty much 100% of the guys hunting for elk this year will have all the gear they need. But less than 10% of hunters, on average, will punch their tag this year. So what is the difference?Your best investment for success on your upcoming elk hunt is to invest in those areas that are going to differentiate you from the pack, and give you the best chance to be that 1 successful hunter out of 10....2020-05-121h 29ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElk Hunting Dream Turned Reality: How he did it!Your Dream has been to go on a Western Elk Hunt, but can you do it? It can be so intimidating to even begin looking at the logistics and next thing you know, it just locks you up. This year's dream hunt easily turns into "Maybe next year". Look y'all, it doesn't have to be that way. It is definitely something that you can do. You just need to quit treating it like that monster under the bed and see that not only can it be done, but that there are people JUST LIKE YOU doing it!2020-05-051h 06ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingNo Excuse Elk HuntingPersistence. Internal grit. Taking what others see as obstacles and turning them into opportunities. These are qualities that often separate the doers, the Grinders, from the woulda-coulda's. Qualities, that as your coaches, we want to instill in each and every one of you.The goal of today's show is to help you develop mental strength and talk about those things hunters may see as a reason for failure and debunk some of the myths, re-looking at them and finding solutions to how they can actually become opportunities for success. Plus a special surprise guest!2020-04-281h 39ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 5B -Solo Archery Elk Hunting...Calling Strategies (2nd half)It’s the second half of the final part of our Solo Archery Series on Calling Strategies and Techniques. Over an hour of call techniques that are scenario and mode specific to bulls at different phases of the rut. Here are just some of the topics covered:
Advertising Bull Scenario
Destination Bull Scenario
Bull with a Hot Cow Scenario
Dominant Bull Scenario
Putting on a Show - RutFest
Using multiple reeds
Lost cow or calf call
Mode Specific Calls for Bulls
Mode Stages
EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.comPURCHASE ElkBros Merch - https...2020-04-211h 08ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 5A -Solo Archery Elk Hunting...Calling Strategies (1st half)To successfully fill your tag as a Solo Archery Elk Hunter, it takes a culmination of skills, abilities and knowledge. Elk Hunting Coach, Joe Giglia, has taken 34 public land elk with his bow in the last 36 years. When asked about the secret to consistently filling his tag each year, he is quick to state that the first and foremost number one reason for his success is his calling knowledge and ability.Calling is the number one tool in the bag for a solo hunter to create opportunities. Understanding when and how to use those calls is what...2020-04-1455 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 4-Solo Archery Elk Hunting...Hunt StrategiesIt's your Solo Elk hunting strategies that will be the basis for all your future successes no matter if you are all alone or hunting with a partner. By being a strong skilled solo hunter, you are an asset and prepared for any elk hunting situation. For the Solo Archery Elk hunter, being able to locate elk is half the battle, a battle that you most definitely can win. So let's get ready to make it happen!On Today's show, it's Part 4 of our Solo Archery Series and your Elk Coaches are covering the...2020-04-071h 39ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 3-Solo Archery Elk Hunting...Plans & TipsFor those hunters thinking about going solo, if they listened to last weeks show….they know that solo archery elk hunting comes with it’s own unique difficulties. It's all on you. Such a satisfying type of hunt, but one that if not pre-thought and planned out for various aspects, it can become frustrating, physically over-demanding and possibly even dangerous.On Today's show, it's Part 3 of our Solo Series. Our goal is to cover those different aspects of the hunt that a SOLO hunter needs to plan for and give solid experience based ideas for building your plan...2020-03-311h 31ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 2-Solo Archery Elk Hunting...Difficulties & BenefitsLook, if you are going to hunt Solo… Uno a Uno…You had better have your crap together. There are some great benefits to being all on your lonesome....moving, living and hunting free as a bird. But there can be some drawbacks as well. The key is in knowing what those drawbacks are…understanding and being ready for them.On Today's show, it's Part 2 of our Solo Series. We talk about the benefits and difficulties of hunting solo. Identifying those areas that we want to plan to overcome in next week's show. We discuss skill sets, mental...2020-03-241h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 1-Solo Archery Elk Hunting...ScenariosOur next series is all about those Solo Archery Elk Hunters and Solo techniques. Those that go it alone, full Jeremiah Johnson, as well as those of you that may be with others in camp but out hunting alone. Or, you may even be someone with a partner that doesn't call...and now...it’s up to you to use solo techniques when YOUR opportunity knocks.On Today's show, we start out with our three types of Solo scenarios and reasons for each and share our experiences and growth using solo techniques. We also di...2020-03-171h 22ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingWhat would we do, If we were a first time elk hunterIt’s probably the number one question out there, that every elk hunter thinks at some point, that never gets asked when talking to other experienced elk hunters….“If you were a first time elk hunter like me, what would you do?”Look, if that is the question on your mind, Trust us when we say that you are not the only one. That’s a HUGE question for so many hunters, like yourself, wanting to fulfill their dream of hunting elk. You just want to walk up to someone that has a clue and flat o...2020-03-101h 15ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElk Hunting with a group - Decisions, Mentality, RolesWhen you’re hunting Solo, that’s an easy when it comes to a lot of the aspects of your hunt. It’s all on you. Where you hunt, when you hunt, how you hunt… It’s you and you alone that are responsible for all successes and all failures.But what about elk hunting in a group? Well y’all, that’s a horse of a different color. Now you have just added a lot more elements, dynamics and decisions to the success equation. Just as solo hunting has its own attraction, hunting with the right group...2020-03-031h 30ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Elk in High Pressured AreasDo you shy away from hunting high pressured areas? Over the counter tags (OTC) are a great way to insure that you're able to hunt elk every year. But many hunters worry about having to deal with the sheer numbers of other hunters in the woods and the effect the pressure will have on their chances to punch a tag.Sure, hunting popular OTC areas comes with challenges. But that can either become your excuse… or the feather in your cap. Every year, in the most pressured areas, with some of the lower success rates, there are st...2020-02-251h 26ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 3-The First Time Elk Hunter...Mistakes and PitfallsQuestions…Doubt’s…Anxiousness. Getting ready for that first elk hunt can make you feel so unprepared. It’s all good. We all start somewhere. The good news is that today you have so many resources to help you conquer those doubts. Plenty of content to help you overcome pitfalls that takes most people years and years of trial and error.On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, “The First Time Elk Hunter…Mistakes and Pitfalls, Part 3. It’s the final episode of the series and the content just keeps rolling. If you are look...2020-02-181h 21ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingPart 2-The First Time Elk Hunter…Mistakes and PitfallsElk Hunting is some parts Science, some parts Art and THE BIGGEST PART…. just learning from mistakes. But here is the good news...you can shave years off of your learning curve and learn from OUR mistakes.On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your coaches dive right back into the thick of the most common mistakes or pitfalls made by first time elk hunters with Part 2 of this series. In this Episode of the series they discuss mistakes often made with:
Aggressiveness and creating opportunities when it comes to:
cutt...2020-02-111h 24ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingThe First Time Elk Hunter…Mistakes and Pitfalls (Part 1)Planning your first time elk hunt is just SO COOL. There’s the excitement of the planning and dreaming of screaming bugles. The anticipation of that first morning..the smells, the incredible scenery, you against one of the icons of western hunting.But we also know about the questions lingering in the back of your mind. What’s it really going to be like? Where do I start? How am I going to react the first time I actually see an elk up close? Do I have the right gear and the right game plan...2020-02-041h 28ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElk Hunting Modes - Moving from Rifle to BowYep, there is NOTHING like chasing Bulls in the Archery Season. But for long time rifle hunters moving to the bow for the first time, ...well...it’s just a little bit different. On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting your elk hunting coaches, Joe and Gilbert, want to help those guys and gals making that switch and there are plenty of nuggets for others as well.They talk about changes in style...Changes in equipment... Changes in habits. And the biggest question they get…"Where do I get started calling?".2020-01-281h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingRifle Elk 2020 Planning - Best Days Scenarios (Watch on YouTube)** Watch this episode on YouTube for Calendar VisualsTo watch their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbrosLooking for the best days for the 2020 Elk Seasons?This time we cover the early to mid rifleseason and help you out with some possible scenarios.We will again look at New Mexico and Colorado as our example and how variables like season dates and other hunts don’t always equate with the best hunt days.On this edition…best day scenarios for the 2020 early to m...2020-01-2421 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Elk with Kids, Mental Fitness & EBD SegmentIt's the 50th Episode and your Coaches wanted to give you something special. Man did they deliver. You can't help but feel the genuine emotion and passion as both Gilbert and Joe share insights straight from the heart, and perspectives from years of experience. This is as real as it gets y'all.A must listen for parents wanting to share the legacy of elk hunting with their kids, but struggle with being successful during the process. Joe & Gilbert lay it all out there with their own successes and struggles....2020-01-211h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingElkBros Secrets, Rituals, Beliefs and a little Crazy Crap.What superstitions or beliefs have you developed over the years? Do you believe elk have a sixth sense? How far would you go to insure you were scent free? Do chirping squirrels grab your attention.Your coaches talk about those things and even about some subjects you don't hear much about publicly. No problem for these guys...it's real life y'all.This show is about more than teaching information. For those of you following the show, you will understand how this show is also a testament to human will, perseverance and one...2020-01-141h 06ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingArchery Elk Hunt Planning - Best Days Scenarios (Part 1)**NOTE** This show was based on the 2020 Archery season, but the thought process has nuggets for any year.Archery Elk hunters are already wanting to know the best days for this year's hunting seasons.The hard part is… It’s Real life…and sometimes the best days are not always an option.Not if your hunt is dependent on the Labor Day weekend or your state has thrown in a wrench or two with the season dates or even other conflicting hunting seasons. It’s Just reality.There are a number of condi...2020-01-091h 12ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingLooking for an Elk Hunt? (Part 2) Matching your Hunting Profile - plus Listeners Q&AHappy New Year Y’all! Next year’s elk hunting plan just became THIS years elk hunting plan! Last week Joe & Gilbert talked about knowing and understanding your Elk hunting profile. So important when it comes to managing your expectations and finding the type of hunt that best fits you. Now it’s time for part 2. On today’s show, your coaches talk about the type, style and flavor of hunts available to match to your profile. Some things for you to look for, as well as things to possibly look out for. Todays topic….Matching You...2020-01-011h 16ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingLooking for an Elk Hunt? Know your Elk Hunting Profile - plus Listeners Q&AWith the New Year right around the corner, it's time to start planning that 2020 elk hunt! So many of the questions coming in are from listeners trying to figure out how they find the right outfitter, the right guide or the right "Do it Yourself"elk hunting opportunity.Well Y'all, before you start looking, you need to know what you are looking for, and to do that, you first need to understand your expectations and your hunting profile. Not sure what those are? No worries! Your Elk Hunting Coaches are in the house and ready to point...2019-12-231h 10ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingThe Off-Season Elk Hunter. Prepare for 2020 Success - plus Listeners Q&AThink about it....one year of elk hunting only means what…. 3,4,5...10 days of experience. To be a successful elk hunter…you have to grow in the Off-season.You are just like an athlete. If you only practice and prepare in season, then four years down the line, it MIGHT just all come together. A hunter that only hunts elk 5 days out of the year only gains almost a month of experience after 5 seasons. But if you work in the off season….scrimmage…..practice moves……become a student of the sport…..you can speed up that learning curve and start kick...2019-12-101h 09ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingSomeone is shooting at us! Horror stories from the 2019 Elk Season - plus Listeners Q&AYou and your partner are on the top of a mountain glassing up a bull and so excited about your chances on opening day, when all of a sudden strangers down below start SHOOTING at you and your vehicle!On today’s show, your Elk Hunting Coaches tell you about three horror stories from the 2019 elk season and discuss important questions we should all consider. What would you do?? How would you deal with something like that? Can you prepare for crazy things like that? What would you do next?Those topics along with our El...2019-12-041h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunting Elk In Snow & Freezing Conditions - plus a Thanksgiving Thought & Listeners Q&AHunting elk or deer in a fresh snow is an incredible experience. It’s like the whole world went silent and soft. Even though the temperatures can be brutal and frigid, there is just something comforting, exciting and primal about it. That is, if you are prepared for it.On today’s show, your Elk Hunting Coach, Joe Giglia, talks about problems and areas of concern discovered in freezing conditions hunting elk over the years along with some tips to help you overcome them. Those topics along with some personal Thanksgiving thoughts, ElkBros shout outs and q...2019-11-261h 12ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingWhere did all the Elk go? - Post Rut and Late Season lessons - plus Listeners Q&AAll over the west, we have heard listeners with the same question..."Where did all the elk go?". Hunters are struggling in all sorts of ways for all sorts of reasons. One reason being that we as hunters get caught up looking where the elk were…instead of where they are. Among many other reasons as well.On this episode, the ElkBros help out those late Post Rut and Late Season rifle hunters with many of the common problems being experienced: The Full Moon Syndrome Dealing with a howling wind ...2019-10-291h 09ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingOrnelas Unleashed 3 - " I Ain't Lyin' "" I Ain't Lyin' "It's just like sitting in our Elk Camp. The stories, lies and laughter shared are times we never forget. And the story telling of Gilbert Ornelas is something to behold! We call it unleashed because it's just that, an unfiltered Ornelas keeping it real. These are not for the kids y'all.On today's show after the shout outs, it's the "Big O" with the following stories: The Pennsylvania Cat Killer The Leg Cramp Carl and the Bear Bandit & Shank The " Manp...2019-10-221h 06ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingAfter the Shot - Understanding your hit, wait time & trackingSo many times, it’s what we do after the shot that can mean the difference between an incredible experience or a hard to swallow lesson.In this episode your elk hunting coaches, Joe & Gilbert, give you years of knowledge, experience and expertise intended to help you have a plan and understand all aspects of the process involved from the moment you hit your animal, to what to do when you find it.Todays topics cover: - The mindset before the shot that can help with what happens after. - Your mindse...2019-10-151h 07ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingOrnelas Unleashed 2 - Lessons LearnedYa’ll, you've done all the prep, the gear is bought and the plans are made. You have been working your skills and getting ready………. you ARE ready!So at this point, it’s time to let Gilbert tell some of his favorite stories that we hope may pump you up, maybe inspire, hopefully make you laugh a little and still teach a little lesson learned long the way.Gilberts stories use real life hunts of his life that speak to the following:1. Perseverance - Never give up. Find your failure po...2019-08-2055 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingOrnelas Unleashed 1- Plus Listener's Q&AIf you want to experience our Elk Camp, well y'all, then you HAVE to experience the story telling of Gilbert Ornelas!On today's show after the shout outs, it's Gilbert...Ol' Deadeye Himself, talking about about two different bear encounters during our elk hunts and let me tell you, these are serious experiences at the time, that later had us rolling back at camp!You will also learn about the man that was larger than life to us all and is the one responsible for bringing our group together.Also...2019-07-301h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingThe Reunion. ElkBros, Hog Hunting & Elk Calling ConfidenceIt's a true ElkBros reunion on an archery hog hunt in South Texas. For the first time ever, Joe & Chav travel to hunt out of New Mexico and join ElkBros partners Gilbert Ornelas, Manano Grateron & Luis Gonzales for a true reunion to talk about their elk hunting brotherhood, hunting hogs in South Texas and Elk Calling Confidence.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/elkbros) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-231h 12