Episode Details

In this week's episode, I sit down with my brother, Tyler Bales, to talk about his wife's upcoming late-season Oregon elk hunt: a classic roaded-country challenge where finding unpressured elk takes creativity, patience, and a little local knowledge.

We dive into how he scouted a heavily roaded unit with a fresh burn, what he's learning about elk using edges between timber, burns, and private land, and how to hunt smart when you've got family (and a baby) along for the ride.

You'll hear us talk through everything from reading sign and choosing glassing knobs, to camping logistics, and how to build an elk plan that balances real-life constraints with solid hunting strategy.

If you've ever hunted late-season elk in places where "road access" doesn't necessarily mean "easy elk," this one's for you.

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Resources & Links

• Hunt planning services & booking for 2026: Huntwestplanning.com >>

• Learn about the Argali Clothing Project at Argalioutdoors.com >> 

• Idaho Tag Draw Webinar — Nov 5 @ 6 PM MT • $47 Seat → Click here for more info

Thanks to Bo DePena, a musician, friend, and avid hunter in Colorado, for the intro and outro for the show.