Ep. 431: Elk Hunting Strategies THAT WORK for Over 30 Years! w/ Donnie Drake // Elk 101

Beau Martonik is joined by Donnie Drake, of Elk 101, to talk about Donnie’s journey in elk hunting. They discuss the importance of personal struggles they’ve faced, wind, and the significance of practice and perseverance. Donnie shares insights on elk behavior, calling techniques, and the physical challenges of hunting in steep terrains. They also touch on Donnie’s passion for his custom-built 1950 Willys Jeepster. Key takeaways for aspiring elk hunters include mastering the wind and maintaining a resilient mindset. This episode is filled with inspiration and practical tips for hunters of all levels that have worked for decades.  Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Donnie’s Journey to Elk Hunting 00:22:09 - The Struggles of Hunting Different Regions 00:25:35 - How Donnie and Corey Jacobson Met 00:28:52 - Starting Elk 101 00:35:13 - Learning From Your Mistakes 00:40:49 - Destination Elk Challenge - Elk Hunting WITHOUT FOOD 00:51:52 - Elk Hunting Tactics 01:04:04 - Elk Calling Strategies 01:10:04 - Learning How To Estimate Distance 01:12:40 - Comparing Sights and Sight Tips 01:23:46 - Gaining Experience 01:25:13 - Know The Wind and Thermals 01:29:13 - Comparing Whitetail Hunting and Elk Hunting 01:30:25 - The Jeepster 01:38:44 - Wrapping Up Resources: Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @eatsleephuntelk Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website/Apparel/Deals/Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices