About this episode

Ryan Gascon shares elk hunting strategies and calling tips for hunters of all levels.

Ryan Gascon is the founder of High Timber Dreams, a non-profit organization that helps disabled vets, first responders, and youth hunters realize their elk hunting dreams out of Elgin, Oregon. In this episode, Ryan and I discuss a ton of elk strategies. From early archery season to late November bulls, he offers up some calling tips and shares tons of experiences to help sharpen the iron for any elk hunter! Don't miss it! Ryan on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! Whether looking for bugle tubes, deer calls, predator calls, reeds, anything, Phelps Game Calls is a one stop shop of quality, American made game calls. Use promo code Huntsman10 for 10% off at checkout. Visit Phelpsgamecalls.com Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for innovation and quality without selling out. Leupold not only makes excellent products for any hunt, but they work hard for the future of hunting through their incredible support of many different conservation organizations. Support the companies that support you, check out Leupold here…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Huntsman

Guest: Ryan Gascon

Topics covered

• elk hunting
• hunting strategies
• calling techniques
• veteran support
• outdoor education

Keywords

• elk hunting
• calling bulls
• hunting tips
• veterans
• first responders

Sponsors

Phelps Game Calls, Leupold Optics, Browning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: High Timber Dreams

Places: Elgin, Oregon

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