
White Belt to Black Belt — How to Think About Becoming a Better Hunter.
Most hunters stay white belts forever. In this conversation I break down a simple framework I stole from jiu-jitsu and applied to hunting. The full interview is available from Chad Lubinski here: http...
19 Nov 202518min

Hunting The HARDEST ELK TO KILL - Lessons from the Flat Tops
Grinding elk on Colorado’s Flat Tops is expert mode. I sit down with guide Cade Cole to break down exactly why this country punishes hesitation and rewards decisive shooting. We hit pressure dynamics,...
29 Okt 202534min

Lessons From Hunting 200+ Conflict Wolves with Greg Jones, Aerial Gunner
Greg Jones has killed over 200 wolves across Idaho and the West. In this episode, he reveals what most people don’t understand about wolves—how they hunt, how they impact elk and livestock, and what’s...
13 Okt 20251h 17min

How to Track, Call, Shoot and Kill More Elk — Field Lessons from Guide James Nash
In this episode, I sit down in person with James Nash, veteran elk guide and host of the 6 Ranch Podcast. We go deep into elk behavior, calling strategy, and tracking wounded bulls — including what 10...
6 Okt 20251h 8min

Hunting to Rebuild Your Mental Health – Dr. Ben Peery
Hunting can be life-changing. In this episode, Cliff Gray sits down with Dr. Ben Peery – ER physician and Chief Medical Officer of INVI Mind Health – to dive deep into mental health, resilience, and w...
1 Okt 20251h 7min

Q&A With Elk Hunting Guide – 30+ Questions on Gear, Access, and Strategy
A full-length hunting Q&A pulled from the livestream I hosted 9/17/2025 alongside a massive elk hunt and gear giveaway. Over the course of nearly two hours, I tackle 20–30 questions from hunters on to...
25 Sep 20252h 6min

Lampers Poaching Charges + Mid-September Colorado Elk & Bear Update
First half: my take on the Ryan Lampers situation—innocent until proven guilty—and the bigger pattern I’ve seen for decades in guiding: economic incentives, ego, and the short-game mindset that pushes...
15 Sep 202517min

What Actually Helps? - Elk Hunting Seminars, Online Courses and DIY Hunt Experience with Jim Bortz
Elk hunting isn’t just about gear—it’s about fitness, mental toughness, and knowing when to push. In this episode, I sit down with Jim Bortz, a wildlife artist and lifelong hunter who transitioned fro...
7 Sep 20251h 25min


















