Run The Rack Outdoors
Ep. 075: ELK HUNTING 201: Why MOST Elk Hunters Don’t Punch Tags w/ Cliff Gray
Cliff Gray sits down with host Weston Homa this week to break down the mistakes that quietly kill hunts, from bad mountain prep to treating elk hunting like a math problem instead of an art. Cliff has extensive experience as guide, outfitting roots, and hard-earned backcountry knowledge that brings this conversation to the next level. Tune in to learn why the best callers aren’t always the best killers, why some bulls react completely differently depending on how close you are, and why many hunters mistake activity for progress. 00:00 — The Calling Mistake Most Elk Hunters Make 00:49 — Introduction: Cliff Gray on Elk Hunting 06:58 — Cliff’s Background: From Finance to Outfitting 15:20 — The Biggest Backcountry Hunting Mistake 23:21 — Stop Treating Elk Hunting Like a Math Problem 32:03 — Calling Elk: Proximity Before Vocalizations 45:00 — How to Approach a Herd in the Timber 47:46 — What to Do When a Bull Hangs Up 52:22 — Building Better Setups for Close Encounters 56:50 — Why Local Knowledge Produces More Elk 65:06 — Why Hunters Quit—and How to Stay in the Hunt 73:12 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Cliff Partners: Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296d On Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9ab Website/Blog: https://runtherackoutdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/ https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/ https://www.instagram.com/cliffgry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
