Ep. 384: Habits of the MOST Successful Elk Hunters with Zach Bowhay

Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Bowhay of Hunt DIY and Elk Hunt. Zach has been successful elk hunting with any and all tactics. They discuss the challenges for obtaining elk tags and a plan to still get them, adapting tactics as landscapes change, the mental part of elk hunting, hunting the same spot vs. new areas, understanding elk behavior, what the characteristics of the best elk hunters are, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:52 - The Growing Interest in Whitetail Hunting Among Western Hunters 00:14:54 - Challenges of Obtaining Elk Tags in Idaho 00:25:34 - Managing Populations and Balancing Opportunity and Experience 00:31:09 - Adapting Tactics for Success in Changing Hunting Landscapes 00:34:26 - Adaptability and Continuous Learning 00:44:55 - The Importance of Putting in the Time and Effort 00:48:30 - The Mental Aspect of Elk Hunting: Grit and Perseverance 00:53:46 - Preparation and Controlling the Controllables 01:05:40 - The Value of Familiar Spots and Exploring New Areas 01:13:03 - The Value of Learning Different Hunting Techniques 01:19:33 - Understanding Elk Behavior for Successful Spot and Stalk Hunts 01:25:34 - The Importance of Having a Plan and Being Adaptable 01:34:58 - Building a Network of Reliable Hunting Partners Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @hunt_diy @elk_hunt_ Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: 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