JoinTeamHunt's Podcast
Episode 20: Ex-Game Warden's Elk Playbook: 8 Straight Years of Archery Bulls With Jordan Straley
Summary In this episode, Jordan Straley shares his extensive experience in elk hunting, calling strategies, and gear tips, offering valuable insights for hunters aiming to improve their success in the field. Key topics -Elk calling techniques and sounds -Scouting strategies and land navigation -Gear selection and meat care -Safety in grizzly country and solo hunting -Hunting tactics for big bulls and herd management Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:02 Upcoming Hunting Season and Preparation 02:06 Jordan's Hunting Plans and Land Scouting 03:33 Jordan's Background and Western Hunting Journey 05:27 Growing Up in Michigan and Archery Shop Influence 08:35 Transition from Midwest to Western Hunting 09:41 Lessons from a Fish and Game Warden 11:08 Land Navigation and Scouting Tips 13:32 Using Roads and Terrain for Scouting 15:37 Hunting Strategies and Calling Tactics 19:51 Jordan's Elk Hunting Record and Success 21:13 Setup and Calling Techniques for Elk 25:42 Starting Calls and Locating Elk 29:05 Hunting Herd Bulls and Response Strategies 36:01 Solo Hunting vs. Hunting with a Partner 40:24 Gear, Safety, and Meat Care Tips 58:59 Post-Hunt Meat Processing and Care 01:05:18 Hunting Big Bulls and Opportunistic Tactics 01:13:18 Safety and Safety Equipment in the Field 01:17:10 Final Advice for Hunters and Call Quality 01:18:34 Closing Remarks and Season Outlook
