Welcome to the ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast brought to you by ElkBros.com with your host Gilbert Ornelas, elk hunting coach Joe Giglia & Team ElkBros. You want to hunt elk….we live to hunt elk, and like you we work hard for our pay to do the things we love. So our goal is to share with you all of our tips, techniques, as well as tried and true strategies we have learned grinding it out on a budget for over 40 seasons. So come on into camp and set a spell. Welcome to Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting!
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About the host
Gilbert Ornelas hosts ElkBros Blue Collar Elk Hunting, a education show with 260 episodes published.
It's the 2nd part of "Elk Calling Deciphered" series moving from the foundation calls to the next level elk sounds. Coach Joe Giglia not only shows you how to make the calls, but he breaks down which calls to use and giv
Find Elk Every September: The September System for Repeatable Success
Jun 30, 20261h 48m
What if finding elk wasn't based on luck? It's Part 4 of our Beginner's Elk Hunting Blueprint series and today we turn an elk's September System into a step-by-step guide for finding elk consistently. Instead of wanderin
Elk Scouting: Needed Features & Eliminating Areas Elk Don't Want To Be
Jun 16, 20261h 51m
Most hunters spend their preseason looking for elk. The best hunters spend their preseason eliminating places elk don't want to be. In Part 3 of our Beginner's Blueprint Series, we dive into a proven scouting mindset tha
Gear You Actually Need & Elk Behaviors You Need To Know - BluePrint Series 2
Jun 2, 20262h 19m0
Today in Part 2 (Episode 258) of our "Beginning Elk Hunter's Blueprint Series", we’re talkin’ about two things every elk hunter gets wrapped around the axle over — gear and elk behavior. Seems like nowadays everybody thi
How To Hunt Elk: Why First Time Elk Hunters Fail
May 19, 20261h 38mEp. 257S6
This (Episode 257) is part of the Beginning Elk Hunter Blueprint Series . Join the ElkBros as they discuss the reasons behind why first-time elk hunters often fail. They also discuss elk behavior during different seasons
EP 256:Real World Elk Hunting Tips for Better Success w/ Join The Hunt
May 5, 20261h 22m0
Joe Giglia joins Cody O'Reilly on the Join The Hunt Podcast to talk about elk hunting strategies, coaching, and the importance of experience and camaraderie in hunting. Discover expert tips on calling, positioning, and b
EP 255: Solo with Coach: Elk Calling Deciphered (Part1)
Mar 26, 20261h 9mEp. 255S5
ElkBros Coach Joe Giglia begins a new series called "Elk Calling Deciphered" focusing on simplifying the elk calling process across three key areas: how to call, what calls to use, and when to call. Enjoy the Show! Want
EP 254:Rut Expectations vs Reality: Analyzing herd dynamics
Mar 6, 20262h 3m0
Every archery elk hunter dreams of screaming bulls and nonstop rut chaos—but many seasons feel surprisingly quiet. Is the rut actually weaker today, or are hunters not understanding the makeup of the elk they are dealing
EP 253: Embrace the Suck - Kurt Belding / Western Obsessions TV
Feb 17, 20261h 46mEp. 253S5
On today's episode... Special guest Kurt Belding, owner of Western Obsessions TV, shares his approach to embracing challenging hunting conditions, his preference for archery elk hunting despite occasional frustrations, a
EP 252: Analyzing your Elk Herd & Moon Phase Thoughts
Feb 3, 20261h 58m0
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 c
EP 251: Perceptions, Realities & Elk Hunting Ah-Ha Moments
Jan 20, 20262h 13m0
On today's episode... The best way to learn is from the experiences of others. Especially from those that fit our own shoes. Apples to Apples! The team brings in two of their most recent elk hunters for a special perspec
EP 250: Elk Hunting Regret Layers & the Bridger Watch”: Cody Rich Gets Real
Jan 6, 20261h 29m0
Guest Cody Rich joins host Joe Giglia on this special InSights Edition to talk about the development of "The Reckon", the first smartwatch built specifically by hunters, for hunters. They also dive off into a discussion
EP 249: ElkBros Christmas List / 2026 Season Info & Prepping Now
Dec 16, 20252h 11m0
It's Christmas y'all and the boys start off by sharing their items or gear that they recommend to have on any Elk Hunters Christmas Wish List. From there, they dive into preparing for Elk Season 2026. Notable changes thr
EP 248: Rifle Calibers and Tips for Late Season Elk
Dec 2, 20252h 10m0
On this Late Season Elk hunting show, the boys dig into rifle calibers, finding elk and tips for overcoming cold weather failure points as well as a deep and important discussion on self pressure and keeping the enjoymen
EP 247: ElkBros Update & Three Season Failures to Avoid
Nov 18, 20252h 5mEp. 247S5
Where have we been? What are we up to? Where are we going? The Boys get together to update everyone on everything ElkBros and talk about where they are and the future of the podcast. They also answer a great mailbox ques
EP 246: Solo with Coach (Part 5) ElkCentric Mental & Physical Prep
Jul 2, 20251h 22m0
ElkBros presents part 5 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on covering strategies for hunt centered conditioning and endurance prep that is not the normal conversation. Coach Giglia also covers managing exhaustion d
EPS 245: ElkBros Campfire Hunting Stories with Guest Michael Scrogan
Jun 17, 20252h 5m0
It's story time at Elk Camp! Michael Scrogan, host of "The Hunting Stories" Podcast" joins the ElkBros for a great time of story telling, laughs and camaraderie! This one here was tons of fun. Enjoy the episode! Listen t
EP 244: Solo with Coach (Part 4) Invitation Offense
May 27, 20251h 33mEp. 244S5
ElkBros presents part 4 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on offensive elk hunting strategies, emphasizing the importance of aggressive calling techniques and understanding elk behavior. Joe Giglia shares various c
EP 243: Calling Strategies When Elk Go Silent
May 13, 20252h 13m0
The go-to elk hunting strategy used by the majority of elk hunters relies on two things to create an opportunity… seeing or hearing a bull. But what happens when you’re not seeing elk or hearing bugles? What’s the plan B
EP 242: Solo with Coach (Part 3) & Live From Mile High Expo
Apr 29, 20251h 53mEp. 246S5
Coach Joe Giglia shares what he refers to as the ElkBros offensive and defensive playbook and game plan series for the archery elk season. On this episode, first, a live visit to the Mile High Expo with the crew and then
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