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ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 246: Solo with Coach (Part 5) ElkCentric Mental & Physical PrepElkBros presents part 5 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on covering strategies for hunt centered conditioning and endurance prep that is not the normal conversation. Coach Giglia also covers managing exhaustion during hunting trips and emphasized the importance of hydration, mental preparation, and maintaining focus while hunting. Coach also shared his hunting philosophy and winning mindset, emphasizing the significance of enjoying the process, being aggressive, and adapting to overcome challenges while maintaining a strong mental focus. Enjoy the episode!
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2025-07-021h 23
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEPS 245: ElkBros Campfire Hunting Stories with Guest Michael ScroganIt's story time at Elk Camp! Michael Scrogan, host of "The Hunting Stories" Podcast" joins the ElkBros for a great time of story telling, laughs and camaraderie! This one here was tons of fun. Enjoy the episode!
Listen to the "Hunting Stories Podcast" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hunting-stories-podcast/id1629699604
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2025-06-172h 06
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 244: Solo with Coach (Part 4) Invitation OffenseElkBros presents part 4 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on offensive elk hunting strategies, emphasizing the importance of aggressive calling techniques and understanding elk behavior. Joe Giglia shares various calling scenarios and techniques, including simulating multiple elk sounds to create realistic situations that appeal to elk's natural instincts and behaviors. Through personal hunting experiences and detailed explanations of call manipulation and layering techniques, Joe demonstrates how effective elk calling can be achieved through strategic sound creation and illusion. Y'all, this is like a free seminar! Enjoy the episode!
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2025-05-271h 34
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 243: Calling Strategies When Elk Go SilentThe go-to elk hunting strategy used by the majority of elk hunters relies on two things to create an opportunity… seeing or hearing a bull. But what happens when you’re not seeing elk or hearing bugles? What’s the plan B?…. Other than hiking and hoping……most elk hunters don’t have one.
On today’s show…. Calling strategies when elk go silent in September!
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2025-05-132h 14
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 242: Solo with Coach (Part 3) & Live From Mile High ExpoCoach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, first, a live visit to the Mile High Expo with the crew and then Joe talks defense and knowing your opponent, their weaknesses, what drives them as well as some misconceptions that cause a breakdown in strategy. Y'all, this is like a free seminar! Enjoy the episode!
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2025-04-291h 53
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 241: Archery Elk Game Plan - Solo with Coach (part 2)Coach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, Joe talks defense and various aspects of equipment maintenance, skill development, and strategic planning. The discussion included topics such as bow tuning, possible pack concerns, gear optimization, and practicing realistic hunting scenarios to improve accuracy and readiness. Enjoy the episode!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set t...
2025-04-011h 19
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 240: Archery Elk Game Plan - Solo with Coach (part 1)Coach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, Joe Covers his offensive goals and the important realizations and skills needed to raise any hunter's level of success. Enjoy the episode!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then our BaseCamp Online Elk Hunting Course is just what you need! Forty-one years o...
2025-03-181h 10
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 239: Elk Beginner to Elk Dinner - Carter McKenzieWhat does it take for a beginning archery elk hunter to have any expectation of punching a tag on their first ever archery elk hunt? Is it even possible without depending on blind luck? How do they prepare? How do they develop the needed skill sets? How can they avoid having to learn through the school of hard knocks? Well y'all, if you have those questions, this is the show for you!You can hear more from Carter McKenzie and the Hunt, Lift, Eat Podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hunt-lift-eat-podcast...
2025-03-041h 58
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 238: ElkBros AdventuresOn today's Episode: -The evolution and aspects of ElkBros Adventures Elk Hunts.-Hunting Strategies and Team Evolution-ElkBros Adventure Club and Hunting Properties-Hunting Success and Coaching Strategies-ElkBros Hunting Experiences and PricingWant to hunt with the ElkBros? Go to ElkBros.com and select "Hunt With The ElkBros" from the menu.If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to...
2025-02-182h 11
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 237: Arrows, Broadheads and Elk Hunting Set-upsOn today's Episode: The importance of form and understanding body factors for effective elk hunting. Optimizing your bow setup. Need and justification for nock tuning. Understanding arrow kinetics and momentum. Broadhead thoughts and trade-offs. If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then our BaseCamp Online Elk Hunting Course is just what you need! Forty-one years of Joe Giglia's ultra successful strategies, tips and techniques that will flatten that learning curve a...
2025-02-042h 25
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 236: Killer Instinct (Part2): Unlocking Elk Hunting SuccessWhen you say someone is a killer at elk hunting...or just about anything in life...why is that? Why is it some elk hunters have that winning juice? What makes them succeed where others fail? Some people seem to have these abilities in any situation, whether experienced or not. Why is that? How can an elk hunter be so good at influencing their own outcomes? Where does their focused confidence come from?And the bigger question…. how do others develop it? In this series we will be diving deep into what it takes to not just pursu...
2025-01-211h 54
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 234: Killer Instinct: Unlocking Elk Hunting Success (Part 1)When you say someone is a killer at elk hunting...or just about anything in life...why is that? What is it that separates some elk hunters from the pack?Most guys feel like they hunt their butts off, but just aren’t able to consistently put it all together. They want to know why? What does it take? Lightning might strike here and there, when the stars all align…. But what are others doing that they are constantly and consistently punching their tag?What is it about them that is different? In this s...
2024-12-242h 19ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 232: Elk Camp Conversation with Dennis BigasThis is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe talks with fellow New Mexican Dennis Bigas and gets a special treat with an amazing husband and wife elk hunt story that surprises even him! Her is your chance to learn from what went right, and even better, from what went wrong. This y'all is s real as it gets. Enjoy the show!Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp Conversations"? If the ElkBros had any kind of impact or influence on...
2024-11-121h 05
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 231: Understanding "Pace" in Elk HuntingJust how important is knowing and understanding “Pace” during an elk hunt? When coaching elk hunters, it was pace that stood out as one of the more difficult and important aspects of the hunt for them to grasp, understand and know what to use. Pace in their calling… how often and how much when they do call. Pace in their movements through the woods, when to hurry up and slow down. Pace in reacting to a verbal response, a fresh track, a smell or on a stalk. And even Pace when it comes to energy output during the hunt. Not of...
2024-10-292h 18
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 229: Live from ElkBros Adventures Elk Camp 2024Live from our ElkBros Adventures Elk Camp 2024! Hear the things that hunters with boots on the ground, being coached by Team ElkBros, find themselves learning. The very things we see and deal with over and over again when trying to take hunters to the next level. Insights, perspectives, and "ah-ha" moments for these everyday elk hunters that can be priceless in flattening your own learning curve. The nuggets here could be the missing pieces in anyones elk hunting journey. Enjoy the show!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!
2024-10-011h 31
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 228: From the Field - Between Hunts Tips & Thoughts 2024On today's show ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia takes some time between hunts to have a conversation from the field. Joe talks about dealing with bulls that go quiet when close, Weather issues, morning and afternoon strategy issues, how proximity effects your call-ins, and other variables when hunting public land. Hope you enjoy the show!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then our BaseCamp Online Elk Hunting Course is just what you need! F...
2024-09-181h 01
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 227:Time to Go Elk Hunting! Live Q&A ShowOn today's show the crew is in the house and Joe is sweating like a hog that knows what’s for dinner! Why you say? Because it’s the ElkBros Elk Season Question & Answer show…And it is LIVE! Real questions…Live discussions… all the while having a blast interacting with live listeners! So throw out a special prayer for Joe and let’s get after it!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then o...
2024-09-031h 51
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 226: ElkBros Mailbox Loaded! - Listener Q&AOn today's show we tackle the pile of ElkBros Mailbox questions that have been rolling in! We also introduce one of our ElkBros Coaches to our listeners. Chico Gallegos, a long time friend of Coach Joe Giglia, has been working and teaching hunters for the last year as an ElkBros Coach and he brings something special to the table. As a proud member of the Dulce Apache tribe, Chico and his way of honoring the hunt and the animal, according to his heritage, is an experienced perspective that he is passionate about sharing.If you like what...
2024-08-202h 04
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 225: Elk Hunting Logic: Behavioral & Motivational Keys (Final)Consistently successful elk hunting is about making the right decisions when it comes to finding, calling, when to press and when to hold. Decisions on responding, chasing, setting up and closing the deal. When you understand what drives elk behavior... their thought processes, instincts and the external forces that motivate them to act or react in a certain way, those decisions become easier.On today's show, the crew invites guests Jason Slominski & Jas Williams to finish up the series and get perspectives, thoughts and questions from new hunters, like so many out there, and dive off to...
2024-08-062h 28
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 224: Elk Hunting Logic: Behavioral & Motivational Keys (Part 2)Consistently successful elk hunting is about making the right decisions when it comes to finding, calling, when to press and when to hold. Decisions on responding, chasing, setting up and closing the deal. When you understand what drives elk behavior... their thought processes, instincts and the external forces that motivate them to act or react in a certain way, those decisions become easier.On today's show, the crew gets together for Part 2 of our Elk Hunting Logic Series to talk about elk's breeding & rut behaviors that will drive your decisions during the hunt process, choice situations, scenarios...
2024-08-062h 03
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 223: Elk Hunting Independence Day... Elk Hunting Prep & Tips with Joe GigliaWanna know what Joe Giglia would do when it comes to elk hunting? Well y'all, Joe sits down for a one on one conversation and keeps it simple. His basic strategy tips and the reasons behind them. He talks calling strategy intertwined with elk behavior as well as ways for you to better your elk calling with a few tips and tricks. He also gives some advice for season prep that is short, to the point and straight from experience. Y'all, it's an Independence Day conversation that you won't want to miss!If you like what we...
2024-07-091h 10
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 222: Elk Hunting Logic: Behavioral & Motivational Keys (Part 1)Consistently successful elk hunting is about making the right decisions when it comes to finding, calling, when to press and when to hold. Decisions on responding, chasing, setting up and closing the deal. When you understand what drives elk behavior... their thought processes, instincts and the external forces that motivate them to act or react in a certain way, those decisions become easier.On today's show, the crew wants to help you arm yourself with an elk's behavioral, instinctual knowledge and the critical keys that will drive your decisions during the hunt process, choice situations, scenarios or...
2024-06-252h 07
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 221: 2024 Best Elk Hunting Days & Strategy ThoughtsJust when is the best time to hunt elk in 2024? On today's show the fellas talk about all the variables and possibilities on deciding what days are best to hunt elk this year. Different perspectives, State thoughts, moon phases, holidays and estrus cycles. They even talk about the best 7, 5 or 3 day periods and how that might look different for a new elk hunter vs experienced hunters & why. So break out that Calendar y’all… and come on into Elk Camp!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do yo...
2024-06-111h 48
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 220: Seeing Through a Master Elk Hunter’s eyes w/ Dirk DurhamOn today's episode, Dirk Durham talks about those things that an experienced elk hunter’s eyes sees, takes in , deciphers or connects to with the goal of helping others to “see” differently both before and during the season or even just anytime they are in the woods.Dirk talks about what he looks for, how they look… Situations, locations, sign, terrain, conditions, behaviors, etc. Enjoy the show!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next...
2024-05-281h 48
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 219: ElkBros Jam Session: Listener Exclusive Q&A SpecialWhat if you could join the ElkBros around the campfire and ask any elk hunting question that comes to mind. An elk hunting Jam Session if you will!On today's episode, listener Scott Schwab joins the ElkBros to do just that! Scott has all kinds of questions that range from finding a hunting partner, sharing honey holes with a partner, to micro vs macro hunting, effective scouting tips and nuggets, all the way to questions about our "Flying V" setup. What a great conversation for any elk hunter! Enjoy the episode!If you like what...
2024-05-142h 09
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 218: Hunting with Elk Decoys - In Depth with Danny FarrisOne of the best tools in your elk hunting toolbox is a decoy. Combine a decoy with your calling and you have just satisfied the two out of the three senses that an elk depends on to make a decision. Many times, just what you need to convince a wary bull or turn a hung bull into a shot opportunity and punched tag.Danny Farris of Ultimate Predator Gear joins the crew to talk in-depth about elk hunting with decoys. The ElkBros, especially Joe has decades of experience with elk decoys and Danny has been a self...
2024-04-302h 07
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 217: Going from Rifle to Archery - Elk Camp Conversations / Scott SchwabThis is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe & Scott Schwab dig into the differences, biggest changes and thought processing it took for Scott to go from a successful rifle elk hunter to tagging his first archery elk. Such a great perspective full of information. Enjoy!Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp Conversations"? If the ElkBros had any kind of impact or influence on your elk hunt, we would love to hear about it. Whether you punched your tag or...
2024-04-161h 30
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 49
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 215: Live from the NM Outdoor Adventure Show with Jesse Duebel & Ahi VaHost Jesse Duebel of the "Ahi Va" podcast sits down with ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia to talk elk and ElkBros at the 2024 NM Outdoor Adventure Show in Albuquerque. Enjoy the episode!Listen to the Ahi Va Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahi-va/id1565037849If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/Want to save $20 on Mark Livesay's Treeline Masterclass E-Scouting Course? Use Promo Code: ELKBROS
2024-03-191h 05
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 213: Elk Camp Conversation with Kyl MayThis is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe received an email from Mr. Kyl May and gives him a call to talk about his 2023 elk hunt. Hear the story with all the highs, the lows, the lessons learned, practiced and what worked and what didn't.Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp Conversations"? If the ElkBros had any kind of impact or influence on your elk hunt, we would love to hear about it. Whether you punched your tag or...
2024-02-201h 29
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 212: Goto Gear, Challenges and Elk Hunting Keys with Armando MartinezYou might know him as Mr. Bow Hitch, but we know him as a great father, a passionate and successful hunter and someone that makes the world a better place. Armando and Joe Giglia talk about the tried and true gear that has become his goto’s while hunting elk and other species. They also talk about the biggest challenges Armando has seen for elk hunters during his years as a guide, his own personal challenges and some of the key things that now make the difference for him in the elk woods. Enjoy the episode!
2024-02-061h 27
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 211: Talking Elk Hunting & Calling with Tom DiesingThe Diesing family definitely knows elk calling with multiple Champion titles and top 5 places. But as the Patriarch and with 35 elk under his belt, Tom Diesing Sr. absolutely knows how to call the critters with the best of them! Joe gets a chance to sit down with Tom at the International Sportsman's Expo and talk family, calling and hunting. There are plenty of nuggets in this one as Tom and Joe have a combined 80 years of elk hunting knowledge to share.If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE a...
2024-01-231h 03
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 209: Elk Camp Conversation with Thomas McKennaThis is the show where everyday elk hunters from all over the country are our stars! On today's episode of "Elk Camp Conversations", Joe received an email from Mr. Thomas McKenna of Low Point, Illinois and gives Thomas a call to talk about his 2023 elk hunt. The highs, the lows, the lessons learned, practiced and what worked and what didn't.Are you interested in being on "Elk Camp Conversations"? If the ElkBros had any kind of impact or influence on your elk hunt, we would love to hear about it. Whether you punched your tag or not...
2023-12-281h 33
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 201: Solo Elk Hunting - with Joe Giglia & John StalloneThis Collaborative Episode with John Stallone and the Days In The Wild Podcast, Joe talks Solo elk hunting. His playbook, tactics, strategies as well as the similarities/differences & benefits/costs of solo hunting vs hunting with a partner.Days In The Wild Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Podbean and your favorite podcast App.Check out Howl for Wildlife and get involved to help protect hunting rights throughout the United States!If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW!BLUE C...
2023-09-051h 40
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 198: ElkBros Calling "Geminar" #4 with Coach Joe GigliaWelcome to the fourth & final episode of the ElkBros Elk Calling "Geminar" Series! We are always telling folks to improve their elk calling skill set and that to get better, they have to practice. But even though we do a lot of stuff on calling on our shows, We never really specifically tell folks “JUST HOW TO PRACTICE”! Just what should they folks be practicing? What are they looking for when they practice? What should be the goal? Are there mistakes, misconceptions or pitfalls to avoid? Well y'all, time to change all that!On today's episode, it's the l...
2023-07-252h 04
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 196: Elk Scenario "REVAMP" with Sam ReitzWhen it comes to elk hunting, it’s a constant learning process and as hunters most of those lessons come in hindsight. Our understanding comes AFTER a blown situation or scenario. The goal of this show is to break down everyday elk hunter’s scenarios, hunter’s just like yourself and relook, or REVAMP the scenarios with other possible strategies and techniques that could possibly be just the ticket to bring success on your next hunt.On today’s show, Joe welcomes Sam Reitz. Sam, like you, is your everyday elk hunter sharing a scenario that he would li...
2023-07-0456 min
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 194: Elk Diaphragms in depth - with Western Contours Guy DuplantierThis Collaborative Episode with Guy Duplantier of Western Contours kicks off the 3D archery season and live in-person episodes from the NRA Whittington Center in New Mexico under the Western Hunt Fest banners. Joe Giglia of the Elk Bros and Guy discuss elk diaphragms and the amazing options on the market from the likes of Native By Carlton, Wapiti River, Slayer Calls, and the list goes on. Enjoy the episode!Western Contours Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Carbon TV, Waypoint TV and your favorite podcast App.Check out the Western Fly Company for...
2023-06-1948 min
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 188: Getting "Season Ready" with Western Hunt Fest. InSights EditionOn this special InSights Edition, Joe sits down with Jeffrey DeVaul to talk about the Western Hunt Fest coming to both New Mexico & Colorado in April and June. This is a bowhunter's, elk hunter's, 3d shooter's event the was created with the elk hunter in mind. Young, old, male or female. This event is made for everyone with the goal of helping you develop personal awareness and confidence through simulated hunting situations and competitions. Join Joe & Jeffrey to learn some of the ways this event prepares hunters to be ready for the season.Want t...
2023-04-101h 10
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 182: Colorado Wolf Management with John Stallone, HOWLIn this Special Edition, Colorado and Wolf Management that effects us all. Joe talks with John Stallone from Howl for Wildlife. An organization who’s goal is to promote the conservation & management of fisheries & wildlife through science based evidence and practices. As well as to unite outdoors men and women with one voice in a consolidated effort to protect threats against viable and proven management.The focus of todays show is to inform and empower you the listener with information on what has been an important and hot topic throughout the west…Colorado’s Wolf Management plan and ho...
2023-01-271h 00
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 174: THE MOMENT - "40 Seconds" - Elk Story Series #3During 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 one 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 3rd Episode of the Blue Collar Elk Hunting's Special Story Series... "The Moment".THE MOMENT - EP 3: 40 SecondsBLUE COLLAR...
2022-10-181h 04
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 171: Elk Season only days out... what do I Do? With Days in the Wild PodcastElk hunting as most hunting is a game of inches, meaning success is found in the details. Joe and John talk about the details you need to pay attention to in order to fortify your chances of tagging out on your elk this season. Joe Giglia and John Stallone go over some things you should be doing to maximize your elk hunting this fall.BLUE COLLAR ELK HUNTING ACADEMY - https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/Want to save $20 on Mark Livesay's Treeline Masterclass E-Scouting Course? Use Promo Code: ELKBROSWE APPRECIATE YO...
2022-09-061h 21
ElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingEP 163: Corey Jacobson & Donnie Drake - What Makes a Great Elk Hunting Partner?Just how important is a good hunting partner to your overall success? To the hunt enjoyment? What does it take to be a great hunting partner? How important are roles? What are some of the things that could make or break a hunting partner relationship? What if your current hunting partnership isn't working out? What should you do?On today's InSight's Edition of the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast, Joe is joined by the dynamic duo themselves, Corey Jacobsen and Donnie Drake of Elk 101. Joe, Donnie and Corey give us an up close and personal view of...
2022-06-141h 01ElkBros 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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 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 Hunting"InSights" The Bone Collector Michael Waddell at Elk Camp.Live from Elk Camp on the Alce Toro Ranch, Joe Giglia from ElkBros joins Michael Waddell, ranch owner Eric Dunn and guide Chance Robbins as they share stories from the hunt, give tips and advice and most certainly, if you already know ‘Waddy’, have a few laughs.Hear about an epic tracking job and retrieval that demonstrates the determination and dedication of both hunter and guide.Waddy also gives advice and tips that all elk hunters should hear.Please remember to Subscribe, Rate and Reviewthe podcast in Apple iTunes or on t...
2019-10-011h 01ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting"InSights" Edition with Trevon Stoltzfus from OutBack Outdoors TVJoe Giglia from ElkBros has a conversation with Trevon Stoltzfus from the OutBack Outdoors Show on the Sportsman's Channel and the Inspired Wild Podcast.Please remember to Subscribe, Rate and Review the podcast in Apple iTunes or on the Apple Podcast App. You can find more Elk Hunting content on the ElkBros.com site and if you join our Elk Camp, you will be in the know anytime we put out a video, podcast or special promo code.If you like who we are, what we do, how we...
2019-07-251h 36ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting"InSights" Edition with Elk Calling Academy's Michael BateaseJoe Giglia from ElkBros and Michael Batease from Elk Calling Academy talk about today's elk hunter vs those twenty years ago. Michael also provides elk calling information concerning vocalizations, meanings and situations that you do NOT want to miss.Topics discussed (In the order discussed):- The resources available now for knowledge and preparedness.- Ethics and shot distance thoughts- Defining a trophy- Effectiveness vs consistency- Use and advancements of diaphragm calls- Woodman-ship concerns, aids and tips- The...
2019-06-201h 21ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting"InSights" Edition with Born & Raised Trent Fisher - "Rights of Passage"Joe Giglia from ElkBros and Trent Fisher from Born and Raised Outdoors talk about those gifts..thought processes, traditions, ethics, skill sets that have been handed down from our families that make us the elk hunters that we are today. The effects they have as well as what is passed on. You will pick up a couple of elk hunting tips along the way as well.Remember to Subscribe, Rate and Review the podcast in Apple iTunes or on the Apple Podcast App. You can find more Elk Hunting content on the ElkBros.com...
2019-06-1451 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunt Breakdown Series 2018 - Part 2 - The CampAn EPIC hunt!Two bulls down by 10am, opening day, of the 2018 NM public land archery elk season. Elk hunting coach Joe Giglia and hunting partner Leroy Chavez, founders of ElkBros, share their 2018 elk hunt with you in a way unique only to the Blue Collar Elk Academy. They are not only telling you a story, they go even further breaking down and sharing every aspect, every thought, all the reasons that guided their actions during their hunt. This series will give you access to years of experience exp...
2019-03-2642 minElkBros Blue Collar Elk HuntingHunt Breakdown Series 2018 - Part 1 - The ScoutingAn EPIC hunt!Two bulls down by 10am, opening day, of the 2018 NM public land archery elk season. Elk hunting coach Joe Giglia and hunting partner Leroy Chavez, founders of ElkBros, share their 2018 elk hunt with you in a way unique only to the Blue Collar Elk Academy. They are not only telling you a story, they go even further breaking down and sharing every aspect, every thought, all the reasons that guided their actions during their hunt. This series will give you access to years of experience exp...
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