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Randy and Corey discuss strategies for hunting elk during the rut, focusing on calling techniques and elk behavior.

In episode 172 of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey discuss strategies for hunting elk during the rut and cover the differences between the pre-rut and the peak rut periods. They offer advice on calling techniques, elk behavior, and the importance of adapting strategies to match where the elk are in their mating cycle. Finally, they talk about how understanding the "why" behind elk ecology provides a foundation that hunters can use to find consistent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hosts: Randy Newberg, Corey Jacobsen

Topics covered

• elk hunting
• rut strategies
• calling techniques
• elk behavior
• ecology

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