Ep. 416: Will Non-Residents STILL Have Elk Hunting Opportunities in 2025? w/ Cliff Gray

Beau Martonik is joined by wilderness hunting guide, and elk hunting guru, Cliff Gray. We discuss Cliff’s journey into outfitting, common failures with hunters coming from east to west, 2025 elk hunting opportunities, 2025 Colorado Hunting Regulation changes with removing OTC elk tags, exploring new hunting opportunities, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:14 - Background of Cliff Gray 00:07:12 - The Evolution of Outdoor Adventures 00:10:29 - Cliff's Journey into Outfitting 00:16:09 - The Realities of the Guiding Business 00:22:20 - Learning from Experience: Guiding Insights 00:29:48 - The Value of Guided Hunts 00:35:58 - Elk Hunting: Learning Through Experience 00:37:26 - The Value of Diverse Hunting Experiences 00:40:01 - Skill Sets: Mountain Men vs. Elk Hunters 00:43:47 - Disconnecting from Modern Life 00:46:16 - The Future of Connectivity in Hunting 00:54:02 - Opportunities in Elk Hunting 00:59:56 - Exploring Alternative Hunting Opportunities 01:05:00 - Exploring New Hunting Opportunities 01:09:55 - 2025 Changes in Colorado's Hunting Regulations 01:16:05 - The Impact of Wolves on Elk Populations 01:19:37 - The Evolution of Hunting Trends 01:28:06 - Advice for New Hunters Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @cliffgry 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