Listen "38: Elk Hunting in Idaho: Lessons from the Selway Wilderness (Beginner’s First Hunt)"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie takes us deep into Idaho’s Selway wilderness for her first-ever elk hunt. With Scott out on the mountain and Starlink powering her remote setup, Jamie shares the lessons, surprises, and humbling beauty of stepping into a brand-new challenge.From understanding elk migration patterns and predator behavior to embracing the beginner’s mindset and the power of disconnecting, this episode is packed with field-tested wisdom that applies to hunting, fishing, and life outdoors. What Listeners Will LearnElk hunting basics — patterning movement, behavior, and seasonal shiftsThe importance of gear like Garmin inReach and Starlink for off-grid safety and communicationHow predator activity (like wolves) affects elk behavior and herd locationsElk migration and bedding patterns from real data and studiesWhy fire, elevation, and human pressure change hunting successThe mindset shift that comes from doing something new and hard in natureResources MentionedGarmin inReach Satellite Communicator Starlink Internet for Remote WorkIdaho Fish & Game Hunt Units Map Elk Habitat Selection Research (Journal of Wildlife Management)Ungulate Migration in Changing CLimate ResearchOnX Hunt Mapping App Interested in joining our inner circle community? Click here to join the waitlist!
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