Episode 12 -Corey Jacobson (11x Elk Calling Champion) on Why Elk Are Disappearing

What’s really happening with wolves, elk, and wildlife management in the American West? In this episode of World's Most Interesting, host Brady Knowlton sits down with Corey Jacobson—10-time elk calling champion, Elk 101 founder, and a leading voice in Western hunting—for a candid, no-nonsense conversation.Key topics covered:The true impact of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone and beyondWhy public perception about wildlife is often out of step with real-world biologyHow ballot box decisions are shaping the future of hunting, ranching, and conservationReal stories from the field: elk behavioral science, hunting tactics, and wild close callsWhy science—not emotion—should guide wildlife policyWhat every hunter, landowner, and outdoorsman needs to know about “ballot box biology”Actionable insights for sportsmen and women on advocacy and making your vote countFrom Yellowstone’s boom-and-bust elk cycles to California’s new wolf challenges and the politicization of wildlife in Colorado, Corey breaks down what actually works in wildlife management—with real data, first-hand examples, and no fluff.Hit subscribe and join the conversation:How should we balance predator and prey, science and emotion, in managing America’s wild places?Drop your questions, experiences, or opinions in the comments below!Video Timestamps0:00 Wolf Impact in Yellowstone1:04 Introducing Corey Jacobson1:39 The "Why" of Elk Hunting2:40 Developing a Calling Style3:27 Learning from the Herds4:36 Triggering a Response6:28 Using Noise & Aggression7:52 Close Calls with Elk9:01 Encounters: Bears, Wolves, Lions11:10 The Wolf Problem14:50 Ballot Box Biology18:46 Why We Must Manage Wildlife22:14 Management in Action: Utah Example23:34 Current Challenges for Hunters25:05 Hunter Apathy & VotingFIND BRADY ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/vivamusverumTikTok:   / bradys_most_interesting  Instagram:   / bradysmostinteresting  FIND COREY JACOBSONYoutube:    / @elk101   Instagram:   / coreyjacobsen.elk101  TikTok: Corey Jacobson Elk Calling | TikTok