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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