Blue Collar Elk Hunting

Elk 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:  cutting the distance places hunted calling positioning for shots second opportunities after one is blown Limited styles and techniques Being stubborn about where and how we hunt Not practicing with what you hunt in Also on Today’s Show, The ElkBros Shoutouts and questions from our ElkBros mailbox. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros Listen to their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: http://podcast.elkbros

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? Look guys and gals, just like the rest of us, you are going to make mistakes and learn a LOT along the way. And it’s all good. Just part of your journey as an elk hunter. So our goal, with these episodes, is to help smooth out the bumps a bit and give you years of experience that can flatten that learning curve. On this Episode of Blue Collar Elk Hunting, your coaches begin sharing what they feel are some of the most common mistakes or pitfalls made by first time elk hunters.  In this Episode they discuss mistakes often

Yep, 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?". Those topics along with our ElkBros shout outs. In This Week's Mailbox: When to be in the woods in the morning. Best two weeks to take off in September Strategies & thoughts when hunting in pressured areas  EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossuccess #elkbrosp

** Watch this episode on YouTube for Calendar Visuals To watch their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros Looking 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 mid Rifle Season EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com  SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossuccess  WANT TO SUPPORT the ElkBros Programming - https://www.patreon.com/elkbros FOLLOW THE ElkBros…  Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm   The Venezuelan Mafia:  Luis Gonzales - @onlyhunters   Manano Grateron - @manuelgrateron Contact Us: info@elkbros.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com

It'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. Mental strength during a hunt is critical and something that isn’t often talked about. How do you develop Mental Fitness that gives you the best opportunity for Elk Hunting Success? Just pull up a chair and have a listen. Developing your Elk Behavior database and knowledge is another critical element to your development and ultimate success as an elk hunter. Today, the ElkBros introduce a new show segment to do just that. On Today’s Show,  Tips on Hunting with kids and being successful Mental fitness

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 man's fight. Doing everything possible to get back up when life has thrown him a curve ball. On Today’s Show, some surprises, and something special as we share a few of our ElkBros secrets..some of our rituals, beliefs, superstitions and some of the crazy crap we have done. Those topics along with some very special ElkBros shout outs.   EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE!

**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 conditions that will effect your hunt plan… What if you only have weekends? What if you have 2 or 5 vacation days? Or even better…7 to 10 vacation days? What days would help you maximize your hunt time and give you the best opportunity? Are there any days that you should possibly avoid? On Today’s Show, we start first with the Archery season and use New Mexico and Colorado as examples with different scenarios and considerations while trying to maximize your hunt time and opportunities. Those topics along with our ElkBros sho

Happy 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 Your Elk Hunting Profile to the type of hunts available. Those topics along with our ElkBros shout outs and questions from the ElkBros Mailbox. Today's ElkBros Mailbox topics: What the elk feed is, what it looks like and where to find it? If you are a rifle hunter, should you learn to use a diaphragm call? Do I really need all that gear to hunt elk? EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCR

With 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 you in the right direction. Todays topic….If you are looking for an Elk Hunt, Know Your Elk Hunting Profile. Next Week we follow up with "How to match your profile - Types of Hunts Available, things to look for or look out for" Those topics along with our ElkBros shout outs and questions from the ElkBros Mailbox.   EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT

Think 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 kicking butt this very next season. Y’all, if you want to be successful next year….your season isn’t over.  Todays show is all about the Offseason Elk Hunter. Those topics along with our ElkBros shout outs and questions from the ElkBros Mailbox.   EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instag

You 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 ElkBros shout outs and questions from the ElkBros Mailbox. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossuccess  WANT TO SUPPORT the ElkBros Programming?? - https://www.patreon.com/elkbros FOLLOW THE ElkBros… Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm  The Venezuelan

Hunting 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 questions from the ElkBros Mailbox. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossuccess  WANT TO SUPPORT the ElkBros Programming?? - https://www.patreon.com/elkbros FOLLOW THE ElkBros… Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm

All 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   No elk in historically successful areas   Mid day hunts   Non-responsive Bulls  Those topics along with some tips and our ElkBros shout outs along with some questions from the ElkBros Mailbox. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossuccess  WANT TO SUPPORT the ElkBros Programming

" 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 " Manpon " EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros  SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossuccess   WANT TO SUPPORT the ElkBros Programming - https://www.patreon.com/elkbros FOLLOW THE ElkBros… Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm  The Venezuelan Mafia: Luis Gonzales - @onlyhunters  Manano Grateron - @manuelgrateron Contact Us: info@

So 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 mindset after the shot   - Identifying the type of hit   - When, where and how to track (Rules & Roles)   - What to do if you lose blood   - Cautions when approaching your downed animal Those topics along with our ElkBros shout outs. EVERYTHING ElkBros – https://www.elkbros.com To watch their Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/elkbros SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! SUBSCRIBE! CHECK US OUT – Social Media ElkBros - @elkbros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkbros/?hl=en Tags: #elkbros, #elkbrossucces

It’s October! The bows are hitting the closet and the smoke sticks are coming out! The chill in the air is back, the colors are incredible, and for some of you out there, the snow is already hitting the ground. The Bugles are still ringing through the hills and it’s an incredible time to be hunting elk in the west!  On this episode, the ElkBros help out those early to mid-October rifle hunters with all sorts of questions:   Can I still call elk?   What are the best ways to get on a bull now?   What if I am hunting cow elk?   Do I need to still worry about thermals?   What effect will snowfall have on finding elk? Those topics along with some tips and our ElkBros shout outs along with some perfect questions for this time of the year from the ElkBros Mailbox. Please remember to Review, Rate and Subscribe to 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 there, you will be in the know anytime we put out a video,

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 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 do it and would like to help us keep the lights on, you can contribute to ElkBros on our Patreon site and help us insure that others may also have the same incredible experiences and opportunities that has made our lives so special. The purpose, pas

Straight from Elk Camp, the 2019 ElkBros Crew take you right into camp with them. You wanted the stories...well y'all... HERE THEY ARE! Elk hunting can come with a roller coaster of emotions, and the ElkBros definitely experienced the peaks and valleys of the hunt. From a high of four bulls taken in three days of hunting, to an animal not recovered and the sobering loss no hunter wants to have to experience. In this episode from camp, The ElkBros share insights from the hunt and discuss the effect, lessons and difficulties of a bad hit and an animal not recovered. This is real life y'all. Also in this episode, the coaches talk about important lessons that will help all levels of hunters, the memories each will take with them and they answer questions from the ElkBros mailbox.  Mailbox topics: - Recommended fixed blade broadheads - Strategies for silent bulls - Effects of forest fire smoke on elk Please remember to Review, Rate and Subscribe to the podcast in Apple iTunes or on the Apple Podcast App. You can

Straight from Elk Camp, the 2019 ElkBros Crew take you right into camp with them. You wanted the stories...well y'all... HERE THEY COME! With all the frustrations behind them, the ElkBros move forward with the task at hand... hunting elk! And boy did they get after it. They score on an epic three bulls in 24 hours. Unbelievable! In this episode from camp, Manano, Luis and Gilbert tell the stories of their incredible hunts. Along with Joe and the rest of the ElkBros, they share not only the excitement and suspense, but they also explain the techniques, calling, tips and lessons learned along the way. Ain't no fluff in this y'all. There are tidbits as well as CHUNKS of information that you do not want to miss! Please remember to Review, Rate and Subscribe to 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 there, you will be in the know anytime we put out a video, podcast or special promo code. If you like who

It doesn't get any more real than this. Straight from Elk Camp, the 2019 ElkBros Crew share all the trials and tribulations, that included a hospital emergency room visit at the beginning of the hunt, that might have put the nix on most hunts. Not all failure points occur where and when you think they would. But the crew keeps grinding and turning it all around with Joe breaking the ice with the first bull down. In this episode from camp, the guys talk about those ups and downs as well as including one of their listeners out there as part of their camp. They speak to a special letter from a fellow elk hunter sharing the difficulty and depression of losing an animal and the life changing journey to lose weight. This is real life y'all. Those stories, tips and lessons learned as well some personal Shout-Outs that touch home for each of the crew. Please remember to Review, Rate and Subscribe to the podcast in Apple iTunes or on the Apple Podcast App. You can find more Elk Hunting content on the ElkBros.com si