EP 252: Analyzing your Elk Herd & Moon Phase Thoughts

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of analyzing elk herds and the impact of moon phases on hunting strategies.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Giglia, Gilbert Ornelas, Leroy ‘Chav’ Chavez

Topics covered

• Analyzing Elk Herds
• Moon Phase
• Hunting Strategy
• Environmental Conditions

Keywords

• elk hunting
• hunting success
• moon phase effects
• season decisions

Sponsors

Tuo Camo, Buck Wipes, Slayer Calls, Western Fly Covers, Caribou Gear, Sirius Archery, Outdoor Edge

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Fire TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS, Android Devices, BaseCamp Online Elk Hunting Course, Tuo Camo clothes & gear, Buck Wipes field wipes, Slayer Calls, Western Fly Covers

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