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Elk Talk

Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen

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

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Late-Season Elk Strategies | Episode 156

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2025/10/24

On this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take a practical deep dive into late-season elk hunting. They break down why November and December can be one of the most effective times to fill a tag, shifting the focus from the post-rut to the predictable patterns of bachelor groups and food sources. They cover essential strategies, from understanding elk dispersal based on forage and sanctuary to leveraging migration maps and identifying landscapes untouched by cattle. Randy and Corey also

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Post-Rut Elk Strategies; October 15-30 | Episode 155

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2025/10/03

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen dive deep into one of the most challenging phases of the season: the post-rut rifle hunt. They break down exactly how mature bull behavior changes after the peak rut, explaining why these smart, pressured animals become solitary and retreat to secure "sanctuaries" other hunters avoid. If you're struggling to find bulls after the rut shuts off, this episode is your essential guide to hunting smarter in the post-rut.Learn more

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Peak Estrus Elk Strategies; September 22-30 | Episode...

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2025/09/19

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 22-30, what we define as the Peak Estrus Season that is a continuation of the Peak Rut. We account for the moon phase (new moon to half moon), the influence fall equinox has on rutting activity, difficulty of pulling herd bulls from their cows, best tactics for bulls at this time of the season, the opportunity at mature satellite bulls, and many

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55:55

Peak Rut Elk Strategies; September 15-21 | Episode 153

Elk Talk ·

2025/09/12

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 15-21, what we define as the start of the Peak Rut Season, accounting for moon phase (new moon), even more hunting pressure, location of bulls in relation to cows with older bulls now controlling the herds, best calling tactics for bulls at this time of the season, how to use water as a tool, and many other ideas to consider at you hunt bulls

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Pre-rut Elk Strategies; September 8-14 | Episode 152

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2025/09/05

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 8-14, what we define as the Pre-rut period, accounting for moon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Early Season Elk Strategies; September 1-7 | Episode 151

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2025/08/29

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy interviews Corey to cover the most effective tactics for the 2025 archery season. This podcast covers September 1-7, what we define as the Early Season, accounting for moon phase (full moon), hunting pressure, location of bulls in relation to cows, best calling tactics for bulls at this time of the season, how to use water as a tool, and many other ideas to consider at you hunt bulls during this Early Season period.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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77:04

Pre-season Preparation 2025 | Episode 150

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2025/08/05

Corey and Randy take a few listener questions and talk about what they are doing to get ready for the upcoming elk season. Archery practice, broadhead selection, equipment tuning, scouting with maps and boots on the ground, getting things taken care of for extended times from home, and a few tangents about Randy's summer projects as a handyman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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97:26

RMEF's Mission - Elk, Other Wildlife, Their Habitat,...

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2025/07/21

Corey and Randy are joined by Steve Decker, Chief Revenue Officer at RMEF. Topics covered include the mission priorities of RMEF, how such mission work is accomplished on the ground, and how it is funded. Insight to the expectations members, volunteers, donors, and other supporters have of RMEF. And a lot of other discussion as to how RMEF is the effective advocate for elk and elk hunters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102:08

Public Lands with Congressman Mike Simpson | Episode 148

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2025/06/26

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy go through the latest updates on the public land sales proposed by Senator Mike Lee. Midway through they are joined by Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho, a person known for taking strong stances in favor of public lands. The topics covered are all public land and access topics that are currently being determined in Congress. We are asking you to stand up, speak up, and make your voice heard.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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91:31

Elk Hunter Civics | Episode 147

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2025/06/13

Corey and Randy go into a deep dive of how Legislative and Congressional actions impact elk hunting and public access. Corey cues up questions for Randy related to recent budget amendments to sell public land and other efforts to make elk hunting access harder. At the time of publication, many of you took action and have defeated the most pressing amendments, showing how Elk Hunter Civics can provide more opportunity for all of us.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Elk Hunting, Technology, and the Future | Episode 146

Elk Talk ·

2025/05/17

In this episode (#146) of the Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are joined by Brice Bishop and David Brinker of PEAX Equipment. A lengthy discussion covers how technology has impacted elk hunting, elk seasons, elk distribution, and the manners in which we hunt. Does technology improve success rates or just make us more comfortable and comforted? What impact does technology have the future of elk hunting and how opportunity must be managed?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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85:10

Elk Tough; Mental and Physical Strength | Episode 145

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2025/05/01

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are joined by Dustin Diefenderfer of MTN TOUGH. Three elk hunters tell some stories, give some ideas of their physical and mental challenges with elk hunting, and offer ideas of how to excel in the mountains, even if you are not a gym rat. And even if you're an older elk hunter, like Randy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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95:34

Utah, Nevada & Washington DC | Episode 144

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2025/04/18

Corey and Randy cover the many issues related to deadlines and applications in Utah and Nevada. Corey also asks Randy for an update from a week in DC lobbying on public land issues. Other topics (stories) Randy and Forrest Gump, Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday, Montana draw correction, Utah fee increases, Wyoming tag allocation changes, Nevada's new elk plan, RMEF putting more elk on the ground, Congressional delisting under the ESA, wolf intro history, negotiating for state management, and many other

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89:51

Elasticity of Non-Resident Elk Pricing? | Episode 143

Elk Talk ·

2025/03/26

Corey and Randy are looking forward to spring and the final half of application season. Topics covered include huge fee increases in Utah, pushing market pricing of non-residents, pressing for resident fee increases, the point system fallacy, RMEF's advocacy for all elk hunters, supply-side tag-enomics, Colorado and Montana deadlines, and fewer rabbit holes than normal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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92:16

Tag Apps and Creating Public Access | Episode 142

Elk Talk ·

2025/03/12

Corey and Randy talk about upcoming applications in Montana and Colorado, complexity of regulations, grizzly bear delisting possible, history of wolf delisting, Great American Outdoor Act, Congress shirking their duties, funding new access, access via permanent easements, list of access projects currently hung up in Congress, how public land policy gets established by Congress, creating access, and a rabbit hole about how your kids are influenced by what they see on a screen.Learn more about your

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94:50

Winter Conditions, Elk Populations, and Rabbit Holes...

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2025/02/27

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey catch up to discuss their application strategies, Arizona draw results, the current winter conditions in elk country, problems of thawing and freezing snow, some viewer questions, Corey's strategy for drawing tags in years/seasons with optimal conditions, allocating your hunting time, and some diversions out into the weeds on topics barely related to elk hunting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:33

Planning your 2025 Elk Season | Episode 140

Elk Talk ·

2025/02/03

Corey and Randy talk about changes to elk hunting seasons in 2025, deadlines for tags drawings, Colorado changing their draw in 2028, moisture patterns and antler growth in arid states, moon phases, burning points in years with the best conditions, harmful legislation across the west, and the normal string of rabbit holes and anecdotes related to elk hunting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:03

Elk Hunting in 2025 | Episode 139

Elk Talk ·

2025/01/13

In this episode (#139) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy welcome in the new year with a discussion about migration hunts, putting more elk on the mountain, what do we mean when we say "access to elk" and how can we do that, better habitat on public lands, and the threats of elected officials proposing to dispose of the Federal lands so many of us use for our elk hunting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A 2024 Post-season Wrap | Episode 138

Elk Talk ·

2024/12/28

Corey and Randy happen to be recording a few hours after the Idaho non-resident tag circus. Topics covered include the Idaho non-resident tag purchase system, the effectiveness of "scarcity marketing," the benefits of resident OTC opportunities, more elk means more opportunity for all, focus putting elk on the mountain, Randy's MT elk season finale, AZ tentative elk tag numbers, Commission action or Legislative action, value of keeping a journal, and other viewer questions.Learn more about your ad

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99:02

Access to Elk; Complications Abound | Episode 137

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2024/12/07

Corey and Randy talk about the complications of inaccessible elk, for whatever reasons it happens. What makes elk less accessible, or more accessible? Complications of public hunting pressure and elk displacement to private land, too many cow tags result in a lower harvest, too many elk as a "neighbor problem," why hunting access to private land is so important, working landowners versus amenity ranch collectors, what options exist for game managers, is the public hunter's role limited, ideas to

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