Episodes

Friday Aug 02, 2024
Western Elk Part 8: Planning for Future Elk Hunts
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
You have a year under your belt. Maybe you filled your tag, maybe you didn’t. Either way, you now have critical experience. Here are some of our thoughts on how to build on what you've learned for the future.
Welcome to the 8th and final episode of Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
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Friday Aug 02, 2024
Western Elk Part 7: Field Dressing and Meat Care
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
You filled your tag! Now you’ve got one of the largest deer species on the ground and it’s time to go to work.
Welcome to the 7th of 8 episodes on Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
In this episode, we will give you the knowledge to do so with confidence. Everything from gear, travel tips and practices to make sure you get your elk meat to the freezer safely.
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Friday Jul 26, 2024
Western Elk Part 6: Late Season Elk
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Like many other species, how you hunt them changes as the year progresses. A late-season elk hunt could not be more different than during the pre-rut and rut.
They are a completely different animal and this requires a completely different tactic. Weather is king here.
Welcome to the 6th of 8 episodes on Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
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Friday Jul 26, 2024
Western Elk Part 5: Calling & Set Up Strategies for Elk
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Calling elk is one of the most dynamic and exciting experiences a hunter can have. However, it is often overcomplicated and misunderstood.
Welcome to the 5th of 8 episodes on Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
In this episode, we discuss how the setup is just as important as the calls. Learn to read your audience, the elk. “How you say it is almost more important than what you say.”
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Western Elk Part 4: Packing for Elk Hunting
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
You’ve bought an elk tag and scouted out the area, now what do you need? How are you going to get there?
Welcome to the 4th of 8 episodes on Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
In this episode, we'll discuss flying vs driving to an elk hunt, what gear is important to take with you, and more importantly what you should leave at home.
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Chasing Elk Part 3: Scouting for Elk
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
If you're listening to this, you likely don't live close to the elk you pursue. Busy lives, limited vacation time, and hundreds of miles separate you from boots on the ground scouting.
Welcome to the 3rd of 8 episodes on Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
In this episode, you will learn how to do some valuable "e-scouting" from the comfort of your own couch. Mix this with some woodsmanship and hard work and you'll probably find some elk.
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
Western Elk Ep 2: States, Tags, & Seasons
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Welcome to the 2nd of 8 episodes on Western Elk Hunting with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
Arguably one of the biggest barriers to entry for a new elk hunter is digesting all the different states, tags, and seasons.
In this episode, we hope to make this process a little simpler and easier to understand. OTC, general, limited entry. Second draw, alternate list, and land owner tags.
There are a lot of different ways to elk hunt every season. We hope this helps.
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
Western Elk Ep 1: Getting Started Elk Hunting
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Welcome to the 1st of 8 episodes of Western Elk with Joe and James from The Fair Chase.
We're going break down for you the states, tags, tactics and gear for both the new and experienced elk hunters out there. This will include everything you need to know to hit the woods and be successful this season.
This first episode will get you started in your journey, good luck.
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Bear Level x Montana Knife Company
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James talks with Ben from Bear Level and then Brandon from Montana Knife Company.
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- Bear Level origins
- First bow hunt recap
- YouTube's influence and old media
- The challenge of filming
- Hunting strategies
- Rattling bucks in
- Predator Control
- Common knife wear
- Cleaning and storing knives
- Sharpening techniques
- Offseason knife care
- MKC's future
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Trail Cams & Summer Scouting with Gregg Farrell
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James talks with Gregg Farrell of Tactacam
Here's a breakdown of the conversation:
- A love for hunting whitetails in the midwest
- Long seasons and state-hopping in the midwest
- Why we love trail cameras
- How to use trail cameras in the summer months
- Scouting and getting an inventory of bucks
- Bachelor groups and food sources
- Transitioning into fall
- Big things coming from Tactacam
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