Season 1
Episodes
The Idaho Draw: What Changed and Where the Opportunities Are
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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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Hunting the Right Terrain: Dillon Ness Hunt Plan
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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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Contingencies and Confidence: Cody and Jaden Final Update Before Season
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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Cat Road Shuffle: Trent Fisher’s OTC Elk Hunting Blueprint
Join host Cody Rich for an action-packed episode with Trent Fisher, a seasoned elk hunter known for crushing it on over-the-counter (OTC) units across multiple states. Trent shares his approach to finding elk in...
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Eric Chesser's Secrets to Slaying Elk on Tough Units
Hey folks, Cody Rich here from The Elk Hunt Podcast. Man, what a killer episode we just dropped with my buddy Eric Chesser from Hush. We dive deep into the mental grind of elk hunting, sharing stories from low-success...
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Aron Snyder's Elk Hunting Strategy For 2025
In this episode of the Elk Hunt Podcast, host Cody Rich sits down with elk hunting expert Aaron to discuss the highs and lows of backpack hunting, animal behavior, and the importance of patience when hunting elk. With...
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