Wildlife Commissions and Point Systems | Episode 163

About this episode

Randy and Corey discuss elk hunting strategies and the complexities of wildlife management and application systems.

In this episode of the Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey discuss a mix of elk hunting strategy, application systems, and current issues in wildlife management. Topics include frustrations with complex draw systems in states like Montana, Utah, and Nevada, as well as concerns about wildlife commissions (looking at you, Washington) arguing that mismanagement and political influence can undermine hunting opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy Newberg, Corey Jacobsen

Topics covered

• elk hunting strategy
• application systems
• wildlife management
• draw systems
• wildlife commissions
• political influence

Keywords

• elk hunting
• wildlife management
• draw systems
• Montana
• Utah
• Nevada
• Washington
• wildlife commissions
• political influence

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Montana, Utah, Nevada, Washington

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