Hunting Elk in the "Pre-Rut" (Elk Talk Podcast - EP57)

In this Episode (57) of The Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey take on many listener-submitted questions that are focused on hunting elk in the pre-rut period; i.e., early September.
Topics covered include:
*calling techniques
*solo setups
*elk dispersal after velvet rub
*impacts of drought on the rut
*when does the rut official get rolling
*when should you cow call
*using water as an attractant
*variable moisture patterns
*dry year post-rut patterns
*identifying plants and knowing what elk prefer in your area
*elk are picky eaters
*where to find elk feed preferences
...and a host of other topics that will help you find elk in a drought year across all seasons
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[@rwmagnus]

Love these podcasts. Great way to get my Elk Hunting fix here. The Elk 101 course is very good. Nice job Corey.

[@cindydenton2681]

We could hardly wait for this! Thank you guys so much!

[@highcountryoutdoorsgaming7584]

You taught me to elk call and I called in a big bull during the rut

[@thistledewoutdoors3331]

Ive only called in 2 dozen hunters since 2018......

[@sophiabeyer819]

Omg I missed this podcast.thank yall for posting

[@milehighfly8301]

So glad i picked up a copy of that elk ecology book a few years ago when Randy first talked about! Sits next to my bed with my bible, i always feel bad when i pick up the Elk ecology book to read instead.

[@geofflewis8144]

Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo Woohoo!!!!!!

[@idahoelkhunter2856]

Is elk 101 doing hunting videos this year? Destination Elk?

[@cjberan]

In January is the hope for Elk101 members Corey said

[@thistledewoutdoors3331]

Yess!!! During the most depressing time of year - Destination Elk !!!!!!!

[@ricksmith2134]

@@cjberan not quite sure what “for elk101 members” means.

[@cjberan]

@@ricksmith2134 I should say university of of elk hunting course members will get to see them first. It’s Corey’s course on all things involved in elk hunting. Very helpful, I’m a 2 year member and have gotten my bulls both years:)