10/08/2026
If you are hunting elk this month, it’s worth going back and listening to Episode 155 of the Elk Talk Podcast. In this episode, Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobsen dive deep into one of the most challenging phases of the season: the post-rut r***e hunt. They break down exactly how mature bull behavior changes after the peak rut, explaining why these smart, pressured animals become solitary and retreat to secure “sanctuaries” other hunters avoid. If you’re struggling to find bulls after the rut shuts off, this episode is your essential guide to hunting smarter in the post-rut. Go check it out!