Western Rookie - Bowhunting For Elk, SUCCESS!

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Hobbies, Wilderness, Sports, Technology

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In this engaging conversation, Dan shares his unique experience of elk hunting in Colorado, discussing the challenges and excitement of the hunt, the importance of communication with family, and the unexpected twists that come with outdoor adventures. He reflects on the strategies used, the thrill of calling in elk, and the camaraderie of hunting with friends and family. The conversation also touches on the significance of preparation and the lessons learned from the experience, culminating in a successful elk recovery and plans for future hunts. Takeaways This is the first time I've actually recorded from an elk camp. Starlink allows for better communication while hunting. Don't get your tags sent to your house; print them off instead. Preparation is key when hunting in unfamiliar areas. Hunting with friends and family enhances the experience. Understanding elk behavior is crucial for a successful hunt. Calling elk can lead to exciting encounters. Tracking and recovering an elk requires patience and teamwork. Unexpected help from locals can make a big difference. The thrill of the hunt is unmatched, especially with a bow. Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:50.7	All right, everybody, This is a once.
0:55.5	I shouldn't say it's a once.
0:57.0	It's a first for me.
0:58.4	This is the first time I've actually, man, I know I've interviewed guys from like trucks
1:06.8	outside their house or outside their place of business, but never from an actual elk camp or a
1:14.2	deer camp or anything like that. Today's guest is former host, Dan Matthews, of the Western
1:21.0	Rookie Podcast. Welcome back, Dan. Dude, thanks for having me. I'm, uh, I'm super pumped. So I've, I've recorded as the host. I've been a guest with another former host and now with you. So I got the hat trick down.
1:35.0	The hat trick. Perfect. Perfect. I will say this, man, it's pretty sweet. Like knowing where you're at, I am jealous. Like, you're in Colorado right now, right?
1:45.6	Yeah, man.
1:46.7	We're out here.
1:49.0	Dude, it's hot, but we're out here trying to get it done.
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