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ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting

ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting

Written by: Gilbert Ornelas Joe Giglia Leroy 'Chav" Chavez Luis Gonzalez Manuel 'Manano' Grateron
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 Welcome to the ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast brought to you by ElkBros.com with your host Gilbert Ornelas and elk hunting coaches, Joe Giglia & Leroy Chavez, RC Knox and the ElkBros Venezuelan Mafia. You want to hunt elk….we live to hunt elk, and like you we work hard for our pay to do the things we love. So our goal is to share with you all of our tips, techniques, as well as tried and true strategies we have learned grinding it out on a budget for over 40 seasons. So come on into camp and set a spell. Welcome to Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting!© 2022 ElkBros.com
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  • EP 254:Rut Expectations vs Reality: Analyzing herd dynamics

    EP 254:Rut Expectations vs Reality: Analyzing herd dynamics
    Mar 6 2026
    Every archery elk hunter dreams of screaming bulls and nonstop rut chaos—but many seasons feel surprisingly quiet. Is the rut actually weaker today, or are hunters not understanding the makeup of the elk they are dealing with? In this episode, the boys dig into herd dynamics behind the elk rut and challenge some of the biggest assumptions in elk hunting. From bull-to-cow ratios and mature bull age structure to hunting & calling pressure and cow group dynamics, to try to understand what actually drives visible rut activity—and why adjusting your expectations and strategy to those realities will improve success. Enjoy the Show! Want a 1 in 32 chance to win a private land ElkBros New Mexico Elk Hunt ? Check out the ElkBros Adventure Club: ⁠elkbros.com/club/⁠ If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 20% off Tuo Camo clothes & gear: ELKBRO20 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buck Wipes⁠⁠⁠⁠ field wipes: ELKBROS20 15% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Slayer Calls⁠⁠⁠⁠ ElkBrosSlay15 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Western Fly Covers⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caribou Gear⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sirius Archery Arrows⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Outdoor Edge Knives⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 EVERYTHING ElkBros – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gear.elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/elkbros⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE ELKBROS SUCCESS SQUAD Joe Giglia - @elkbros Leroy ‘Chav’ Chavez - @elkbroschav Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm Luis Gonzalez - @vmhunters Guy Duplantier - @westerncontours Travis O'Shea - @wapitiriveroutdoors Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • EP 253: Embrace the Suck - Kurt Belding / Western Obsessions TV

    EP 253: Embrace the Suck - Kurt Belding / Western Obsessions TV
    Feb 17 2026
    On today's episode... Special guest Kurt Belding, owner of Western Obsessions TV, shares his approach to embracing challenging hunting conditions, his preference for archery elk hunting despite occasional frustrations, and his successful hunting techniques. The boys and Kurt share insights on the mental and physical preparation required for elk hunting, including the importance of building mental toughness and being prepared for demanding conditions. They also discussed the pros and cons of different hunting methods, such as backpack hunting versus truck camping, and the role of luck in successful hunts. Enjoy the show! If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then our BaseCamp Online Elk Hunting Course is just what you need! Forty-one years of Joe Giglia's ultra successful strategies, tips and techniques that will flatten that learning curve and increase your encounters and opportunities. Then look no further than our ELKBROS BASECAMP COURSE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buck Wipes⁠⁠⁠⁠ field wipes: ELKBROS20 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuo Gear Camo and Performance Clothing ELKBRO20 15% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Slayer Calls⁠⁠⁠⁠ ElkBrosSlay15 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Western Fly Covers⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caribou Gear⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sirius Archery Arrows⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Outdoor Edge Knives⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 EVERYTHING ElkBros – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gear.elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/elkbros⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE ELKBROS SUCCESS SQUAD Joe Giglia - @elkbros Leroy ‘Chav’ Chavez - @elkbroschav Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm Luis Gonzalez - @vmhunters Guy Duplantier - @westerncontours Travis O'Shea - @wapitiriveroutdoors Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • EP 252: Analyzing your Elk Herd & Moon Phase Thoughts

    EP 252: Analyzing your Elk Herd & Moon Phase Thoughts
    Feb 3 2026
    On today's episode... What does it mean to "Analyze Your Elk Herd" and why do we think it matters more than most hunters realize? Can teaching hunters to analyze herds shorten their learning & success curve? How can it change the way you build a hunt strategy? Also, the fellas have a deep discussion as to how the moon phase and environmental conditions should weigh in on season decisions? What is the best moon phase? Does it matter? Enjoy the show! If you like what we do...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW! Do you want to take your elk hunting skill set to the next level? Then our BaseCamp Online Elk Hunting Course is just what you need! Forty-one years of Joe Giglia's ultra successful strategies, tips and techniques that will flatten that learning curve and increase your encounters and opportunities. Then look no further than our ELKBROS BASECAMP COURSE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://elkbros.com/bluecollarelkacademy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ELKBROS "Grinder Certified" PROMO CODE DISCOUNTS: 20% off Tuo Camo clothes & gear: ELKBRO20 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buck Wipes⁠⁠⁠⁠ field wipes: ELKBROS20 15% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Slayer Calls⁠⁠⁠⁠ ElkBrosSlay15 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Western Fly Covers⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caribou Gear⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sirius Archery Arrows⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠Outdoor Edge Knives⁠⁠⁠⁠: ELKBROS10 EVERYTHING ElkBros – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ PURCHASE ElkBros Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gear.elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/elkbros⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE ELKBROS SUCCESS SQUAD Joe Giglia - @elkbros Leroy ‘Chav’ Chavez - @elkbroschav Gilbert Ornelas (Big O) - @go_outdoors_txnm Luis Gonzalez - @vmhunters Guy Duplantier - @westerncontours Travis O'Shea - @wapitiriveroutdoors Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@elkbros.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 58 mins
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