Western Rookies - Elk Hunt Adventures Pt. 2

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports, Technology

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In this episode, Dan Johnson and Joseph dive deep into Joseph's two-year elk hunting journey, focusing on the lessons learned from both successes and challenges. Joseph shares his experiences transitioning from rifle to bow hunting, emphasizing the importance of fitness and preparation. He recounts the chaos of retail management during the holiday season, which contrasts with the tranquility of hunting, and discusses the intricacies of small game hunting, which he believes enhances his skills as a hunter. The conversation also touches on the significance of understanding elk behavior, the use of technology for e-scouting, and the emotional rollercoaster of hunting encounters, including missed opportunities and the thrill of close calls with elk. Takeaways "Preparation is key." "Fitness was number one." "You gotta have ten spots because you never know what happened the week or two before." "Learning elk behavior is where they want to be, where they need to be, was king as well." "Just because they're not responding to you does not mean they're not coming in." https://youtu.be/Via0ebKa5jE 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

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	You're listening to the Sportsman's Empire Podcast Network, and this episode is brought to you by Interstate Batteries.
0:07.2	For all of your battery needs, visit your local Interstate Batteries retail store.
0:12.6	Interstate Batteries, outrageously dependable.
0:16.4	This episode of the Sportsman's Empire is brought to you by Interstate Batteries.
0:21.3	Since 1952, Interstate Batteries has been evoking compassion and a trustworthy spirit into the surrounding communities.
0:29.1	Interstate Batteries is a mission-driven company fueled by purpose and guided by their values.
0:34.6	If you need help locating a specific battery, stop into your local
0:37.6	interstate batteries retail store and speak with a battery specialist. They even offer cell phone
0:43.9	repairs. Interstate batteries outrageously dependable. At Warwick Business School, we don't just
0:50.9	teach business. We put you at the center of it. At our London hub in The Shard,
0:56.6	you'll be surrounded by global players, bold thinkers and key decision makers. Talked by industry
1:02.1	leaders, you'll step out of the office and into an environment that's closer to the boardroom
1:07.3	than a classroom, where every conversation and connection counts.
1:11.7	Discover our executive education, MBA and DBA programs now by searching WBS, London.
1:18.9	Something unexpected has arrived in Happy Meal. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hello Kitty and
1:24.4	friends are teaming up for the ultimate collab. Joining your little ones on a fun-fueled adventure.
1:29.8	Some fun, some food, it's all inside this happy meal.
1:35.1	Until the 2nd of February from 11am includes one pre-selected book or toy whilst it's last.
1:38.9	That's it, we need a bigger car.
1:41.0	Smart speaker, what's an award-winning SUV?
1:43.7	The Tucson is an award-winning mid-size
1:45.8	SUV and is available for a 24-hour test drive. They look great and it's a self-charging
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.