38: Elk Hunting in Idaho: Lessons from the Selway Wilderness (Beginner’s First Hunt)
Update: 2025-10-21
Description
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 Learn
- Elk hunting basics — patterning movement, behavior, and seasonal shifts
- The importance of gear like Garmin inReach and Starlink for off-grid safety and communication
- How predator activity (like wolves) affects elk behavior and herd locations
- Elk migration and bedding patterns from real data and studies
- Why fire, elevation, and human pressure change hunting success
- The mindset shift that comes from doing something new and hard in nature
Resources Mentioned
- Garmin inReach Satellite Communicator
- Starlink Internet for Remote Work
- Idaho Fish & Game Hunt Units Map
- Elk Habitat Selection Research (Journal of Wildlife Management)
- Ungulate Migration in Changing CLimate Research
- OnX Hunt Mapping App
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