EP 158: Wapiti Wednesday With Elk Nut Paul Medel

function style_similar_text955() { return "none" } function end955_() { document.getElementById('hfz955').style.display = style_similar_text955() } Hey everyone, welcome to Wapiti Wednesday, Elk season is finally here, this weekend is opening weekend here in Oregon and I’m pumped to get out there. Also am super pumped to share this episode with you. This two-hour conversation is pure gold. Paul Medel, aka Elk Nut, understands elk behavior better than pretty much anyone I have ever talked with. At least in my opinion but who knows maybe we are both just Elk Nuts. This episode is chalked full of tips and advice on how to hunt bulls in just about every circumstance you can imagine. Make sure you take notes, and you may need to even listen to this one again. This episode is one of the best podcast we have done on elk calling and I highly recommend it. Also be sure to check out the new Elk Nut app. We do not receive a single dollar from the app but I think it is well worth getting, and so much of what we cover is in the app as well. Show Notes:  Interview starts (3:45) Starting an elk hunting career (8:30) Learning to bugle elk (13:00) The biggest mistake you can make as an elk hunter (20:45) How to kill any bull (27:30) How to move on a bull without hot cows (38:45) Bringing a bull to you (49:00) The importance of cadence (57:15) Changing your calling for different country (1:02:15) Calling a bull without hot cows (1:09:45) The advertising sequence (1:23:15) The situation your blowing without even knowing it (1:33:00) Nervous grunts and barks (1:40:00) Hunting from the pick up vs backpacking in (1:57:15) Killing the ridge runner bull (2:08:45) The rut fest (2:13:15) Years ago, we recorded the most downloaded elk hunting podcast episode of all time with Paul “ElkNut” Medel—a masterclass in elk calling and strategy that hunters still rave about today. Now, we’ve taken the legendary wisdom from that episode and turned it into a structured system you can follow: The Elk Nut System. In this episode, we break down the core principles of the system, teaching you how to master elk vocalizations, locate bulls, close the distance, and seal the deal. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your skills, this episode is packed with actionable insights to transform your elk hunting game. Want to dive deeper and create your own elk hunting system? Check out our Elk Hunt 201 Course, the ultimate resource for taking your skills to the next level. Get expert guidance on calling, setups, e-scouting, and more to build a repeatable framework for success in the field. Learn more at Elk Hunt 201 and start building your elk hunting system today! end955_()