5 ELK HUNTING TIPS EVERY NEW ELK HUNTER MUST KNOW | 🎙️ EP. 6

New to elk hunting? This episode is your fast track to avoiding the rookie mistakes that ruin hunts. Whether you’re chasing bulls in big country for the first time or still trying to notch your first tag, I’m breaking down 5 essential tips every new elk hunter needs to hear.

From e-scouting strategies and calling discipline to understanding elk behavior and managing your gear—we cover the foundational skills that separate frustrated hunters from successful ones.

I’ve spent 33+ years hunting elk across the West. These are the exact lessons I wish someone had told me when I started.

In this episode:

• The #1 mistake new elk hunters make

• How to find elk on public land—without luck

• Why calling can kill your hunt

• The mental edge that keeps you in the game

• What gear matters (and what doesn’t)

🎯 Learn faster. Hunt smarter. Stay in the game longer.

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