The Fair Chase Podcast

Western Elk Part 4: Packing for Elk Hunting

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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Chasing Elk Part 3: Scouting for Elk

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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Western Elk Ep 2: States, Tags, & Seasons

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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Western Elk Ep 1: Getting Started Elk Hunting

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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Bear Level x Montana Knife Company

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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Trail Cams & Summer Scouting with Gregg Farrell

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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Turkeys, Jaguars and Entrepreneurship with Kurt Belding

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James talks with Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- Kurt's history of starting businesses
- Getting into hunting television
- Genetics and houndsmen
- Finding ancient artifacts in Mexico
- The fauna of the Mexican jungle
- Hunting in the jungle with a bow
- Birds of Mexico and the raccoon of the jungle

- The micro deer of Mexico

- Filming a jaguar

- Planning a filmed hunts

- Staying in the moment

 

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Bow Tuning: 3 Steps x Spring Hunt Gear

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James & Jared talk through James' three steps for fool-proof bow tuning. Then, James and Aaron Ambur talk about the gear challenges that come with hunting in the spring.

 

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- Jared's wife is faster than he is

- James' take on paper tuning

- How to french tune (freedom tune)

- How to broadhead tune

- Mobility in clothing

- Merino wool pants?

- From static to movement on the hunt

- Patterns - micro vs macro (and blobbing)

- Coyote hunting in Michigan

- called one in, couldn't do anything about it

 

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Turkey Season Updates x Western Tag Application Strategy

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James & Jared recap their latest turkey hunt and James & Joe talks with Nick Filler about our favorite way to handle western tag applications/outfitters.

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://tinyurl.com/TFChase

- Jared and James talk turkey hunting pressured birds
- Jared's Jake mishap
- Hunting turkeys in the wind
- Calling in a coyote... and having no idea
- Rethinking which season they hunt in 2025

- Nick talks about Worldwide Trophy Adventures
- They three discuss WTA's TAGS program
- Finding a quality outfitter is hard
- What to do about point creep
- Saving money and time by doing tag applications right

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Western Hunting Tag Strategy x Offseason Bow Prep

In this episode of the Fair Chase podcast, James and Joe talk about different strategies for applying for western hunts and James talks with Coby from Hoyt.

 

Here's a breakdown of the conversation:

 

- TFC x WTA’s Moose Sweepstakes. Enter to win here: https://tinyurl.com/TFChase

 

- Joe and James talk turkey hunting - only a few days away

- Bear hunting in Michigan and Montana

- Applying for sweepstakes thru Worldwide Trophy Adventures (applies as credit for hunts!)

- Brown bears in Croatia and ocellated turkeys in Mexico

- Strategy for maximizing hunt spends

 

- Colby and James talk Hoyt

- Prepping your bow for a spring hunt

- Practicing for long range at 20 yards

- Bow storage

- Dry fire testing bows

 

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