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EP 407: Patreon Only – Wapiti Wednesday – Curiosity Kills the Cat

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In today’s podcast, Jaden and Cody dive into some in-depth elk calling tips. “Curiosity killed the cat” is an old proverb referring to the innate need to see what is going on. In this podcast we talk a lot about let curiosity kill the elk. Far too often we overcall in the last few moments of an elk encounter and miss an opportunity that could have formed by letting the elk’s curiosity get him in trouble.

Cody covers how to put this to work in various situations from raking to lost calf calls, and even when mimicking bulls early season. This podcast also dives down some rabbit wholes surrounding hunting more elk vs less populated areas and how each has its own pros and cons.

Hey, there podcast listener. If you are wondering where the rest of this awesome podcast is, head over to Patreon. We have a long list of great Wapiti Wednesday and Muley Monday podcasts that are chock-full of very valuable information that will make you a better hunter. If you are wondering what Patreon is, it is a podcast feed that allows fans of a podcast, YouTube Channel, or any other content, to contribute to the creators they love.  If you enjoy the podcast and want to get the most in-depth elk and mule deer information, consider becoming a Patron and giving us a few bucks each month to help bring you this great content.

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 1m 3s
Patience When Calling – 4m 9s
The Lost Cow Scenario – 13m 17s
When to Mimic & When to Challenge – 18m 6s
Calling & Learning – 22m 45s
Grunts & Chuckles – 25m 17s
Knowing When to Shut Up – 27m 8s
More Elk vs. Less Elk – 37m 4s
If you had 1 Hunting Super Power – 42m 15s
Closing Thoughts – 45m 52s
A Master of 1 or a Jack of all – 47m 35s

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EP 404: James Nash and Charles Post

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An ecologist and a rancher walk into a bar…

James Nash and Charles Post are both great friends of mine and separately I have some great talks with both of these fine gentlemen about careers, goals, people, good times, and all kinds of random things about life. The thing I appreciate about both of these guys is that in conversation they often times challenge my thinking or provide a new perspective and even if we disagree, that’s fine, we’re still good buddies.

I had James and Charles both in the studio and we had a good time talking about Charles’ new found obsession with whitetail hunting and his journey as a hunter in general. We talked about the hunting experience and what it is and/or isn’t to each of us and how that evolves. We shared a lot of laughs about all the things we used to believe or held to be true. If you take nothing else from this wide-ranging podcast, it’s probable that there are far more things in common between a UC Berkely Ecologist and an Eastern Oregon rancher than you thought.

Show Notes: 
Introductions – 0:04:06
Charles’s Ecological Video Projects – 0:08:48
The Impact & Conservation of Wild Horses – 0:10:51
Overlapping Issues in Hunting – 0:18:41
Charles the Great White Tail Hunter – 0:25:43
Knowledge – Assumptions & Misconceptions – 0:33:08
Whitetail Talk – 0:43:13
Is Your Experience Dependent on Difficulty – 0:52:24
The Identity Crisis – 0:59:36
Recalling Words of Wisdom & Self Improvements – 1:08:34
Closing Thoughts – 1:20:01
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EP 403: Preview – WW Late Season Bulls with Stephen Rosso

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For all of you thinking I caught the mule deer bug with my back to back Colorado and Montana bucks, let me just say that this podcast got me all kinds of fired up for late-season bulls. Stephen Rosso has had a banner year and was on the podcast early this year after he found archery success on his Wyoming mountain goat hunt. Rosso is a damn good hunter and when he drew one of the premium late-season Wyoming tags I knew he would capitalize on the opportunity.

With early October snows things were definitely migrating, Rosso and his hunting partner made some good assumptions and put themselves in the thick of things. In this podcast, Rosso shares the epic adventure and tough conditions they faced while packed deep into the backcountry. We also talk lessons learned and tips for keeping your head in the game on the tough mentally demanding hunts.

We also talk about my thoughts on Wyoming elk strategy and how they differ from about 90% of other hunters putting in for Wyoming elk.

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 1m 5s
Late Season WY Yellowstone Tag – 1m 52s
Yellowstone Elk & State Migrations – 8m 54s
Grizzly Problems – 11m 38s
Back to the Hunt & Kill – 17m 33s
Takeaways & Lessons Learned – 55m 23s
Cold Weather & Chasing Storms – 58m 12s
Roommate Craig Got a 395 Bull – 65m 20s
WY Bulls & General TaGS – 71m 29s
Closing Thoughts & Insta Handle – 77m 9s

The episode is exclusively available to our Patreon supports and we want to thank all of you Patrons of the podcast.

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EP 402: The 201 Rifle Mule Deer Podcast

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Welcome to the show ladies and gentlemen. This past summer we launch a mini-course around archery elk hunting and how to take your elk hunting success to the next level. In this episode, Jaden and I break down some thoughts around a similar 201 Rifle Mule Deer version. We talk about the differences in what it means to be a 201 elk hunter in comparison to a 201 deer hunter. There are some major differences but also some similarities.

Show Notes: 
Lesson 1: Defining 101 & 201 – 03:42
Lesson 2: Choosing a Unit – 13:30
Lesson 3: Finding Deer – 17:06
Lesson 4: Quality VS Quantity – 26:34
Lesson 5: Find the Voids – Go Fast and Slow – 31:11
Lesson 6: Walk With Your Eyes – 36:30
Lesson 7: Weapon Proficiency – 39:58
Lesson 8: Adapt and Overcome – 46:00
Closing Thoughts, Goals, I Content – 52:12
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EP 400: Still Hunting Big Blacktail with Nathan Endicott

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Blacktail hunting definitely holds a very special place in my love of all things hunting. I have been sneaking up of blacktails since long before I could even carry a rifle in the woods. In today’s podcast, I am joined by Nathan Endicott who is no stranger to Oregon hunting or killing big blacktails with a bow. Nathan’s Family owns one of the most well-known archery shops in Oregon and has been around archery hunting his whole life. I hadn’t planned on doing anything special for the 400th episode but in a weird way, I am glad it ended up being a blacktail podcast, and a great one at that.

In this episode Nathan shares some awesome blacktail experiences that take me right back to being in those thick jungles looking for an invisible deer. Nathan has generations of hunting experiences passed down and plenty of drive to make it happen. We talk about the challenges and joys of still hunting through thick timber. Nathan has some great advice for sliding through the timber undetected.

If you have ever had the Blacktail itch I highly recommend giving this episode a listen!

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 03:46
Properties of Blacktails vs. Muleys – 07:25
Different Types of Blacktail & Where They Live – 11:38
Still Hunting vs. Stands – 20:24
Rattling Blacktail & Still Hunting Tactics – 29:20
Tips: Confidence, Moving in Timber, & Wind – 42:53
The Best Blacktail Day Ever – 49:43
Nathan’s Social Handles – 60:40
Bear Story & Youtube Channel – 61:34
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