Elk Hunt

Elk Hunt

Hosted by: Cody Rich

Elk Hunting tips, tactics, and stories, from some of the greatest elk hunters out there.

Episodes

The Idaho Draw: What Changed and Where the Opportunities Are

Season #1

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jayden Bales to talk about Idaho's brand new draw system—and honestly, this changes everything for how we think about western elk hunting strategy. If you've...
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Unpressured Bulls in the Alpine: Finding Elk Gold

Season #1

What's up, elk hunters! This week I'm sitting down with Jacob Winn, and let me tell you—this guy had an absolutely banner year. We're talking about a double bull season: a great six-point with his bow AND another...
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16 Days Solo: How Lydia Smith Hunted Down Idaho's 'Growler Bull

Season #1

What's up everyone! This week I'm sitting down with Lydia Smith, and honestly, I'm blown away by this woman. She's one of the most consistently successful elk hunters I've ever met—killing big bulls year after year...
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Reading Elk Like a Pro: Herd Dynamics and Solo Strategies with Tom Schneider

Season #1

Hey everyone, Cody Rich here from The Elk Hunt Podcast, your go-to spot for all things elk hunting. From DIY backcountry grinds to chats with the legends who've been stacking up big bulls for years, we've got the...
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Elk Hunting Lessons Learned from the Field (Cody gets Interviewed)

Season #1

In this episode of the Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast, host Weston Homa sits down with elk hunting expert and podcast veteran Cody Rich for an in-depth dive into the highs and lows of September archery elk hunting....
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*** The Art of Elk Adaptability – From Coast to Mountains with Jeff Helm

Season #1

In this action-packed episode of the Elk Hunt Podcast, host [redacted for anonymity, but based on context] sits down with seasoned elk hunter Jeff Helm to recap his remarkable 2024 season, where he harvested four...
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Bulls down in Wyoming | Hunt Recap with Jaden and Cody

Season #1

Hey folks, Cody Rich here, and man, buckle up because this episode is a raw, real-time deep dive into a Wyoming rifle elk hunt that's got it all – scouting unknowns, llama-packed backcountry vibes at 10,000 feet, epic...
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Hunt the Nucleus & Blind Calling: Dillon Deitz’s 12-Year Triumph

Hey everyone, Cody Rich here from The Rich Outdoors, and man, do I have a banger of an episode for you today! I sat down with my buddy Dillon Dietz, the mastermind behind "Elk Don't Exist," and we dove deep into his...
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Hunting the Right Terrain: Dillon Ness Hunt Plan

Season #1

  Hey folks, Cody Rich here from The Elk Hunt Podcast, joined by Dillon Ness for a high-octane episode just days before the 2025 elk season. With work, family, and hunting chaos in full swing, we dive into Dylan’s...
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5 Never Forgets: Solo Episode

What’s good, elk hunters? Cody Rich here, flying solo on this midseason refresher for The Elk Hunt Podcast! With September in full swing, I’m dropping some serious wisdom to keep you dialed in for elk season. I’m...
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From the Archives: Tracking Elk and Facing Grizzlies with Todd Orr

Join us for an exhilarating episode of the Elk Hunt podcast, where host Cody Rich revisits a gripping 2018 interview with Todd Orr, a seasoned Montana hunter who survived a harrowing double grizzly bear attack. Todd...
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Contingencies and Confidence: Cody and Jaden Final Update Before Season

Season #1

Join host Cody Rich and co-host Jaden for a high-energy kickoff to the 2025 elk season, recorded just before the archery opener. Fresh off Alaska hunts, we dive into the frenzy of antelope, cow moose, and elk plans,...
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