Got Game University Podcast

We’re excited to bring back one of our most popular podcast series with the ElkNut, Paul Medel. As one of our earliest guests, Paul shared timeless elk hunting strategies, calling techniques, and ins…

In this heartfelt and high-energy episode of Just the Tip Tuesday on the Game Tech & Cut-Right Podcast, Mike and Ryan share the unforgettable story of 10-year-old Griff’s first elk hunt. From early m…

In this week’s episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, Mike Edgehouse and Ryan Smith dive deep into a simple but profound question: Why do we hunt? Beyond the gear, the packouts, and the early mornings, thi…

In this scorcher of an episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, Mike and Ryan dive into elk hunting during extreme heat warnings just days before Mike and his kids head out early season. From pre-cooling you…

In this no-fluff episode, Mike and Ryan dive nose-first into elk scouting, literally. Skip the polished tactics and get real insights from a couple of Idaho rednecks who scout with their senses, not …

We’re setting the record straight on two of the most common hunting myths we hear: “Elk don’t bugle anymore” and “The 6.5 Creedmoor can’t kill elk.” Spoiler alert — both are dead wrong. Ryan breaks d…

Ryan shares the story behind the hunt that changed everything—the first time he and Taylor experienced screaming bulls up close during an archery elk hunt. With zero background in calling and a rifle…

In this episode, Mike Edgehouse and Ryan Smith dive into what it takes to prepare your kids for their very first hunt—whether they’re 6, 8, 10, or 15 years old. From mindset shifts as parents to prac…

What started as a chill day on the river with tangled fly line and a few laughs turned into a full-on predator encounter Mike will never forget. We break down a wild moment when a massive mountain li…

In this episode, Ryan shares his backyard “genius” idea for rendering bear fat—using a Blackstone grill and some foil tins—which didn’t exactly go as planned. From clunky grease collection to his wif…

In this episode, we dive into a tough but important conversation: what happens when a hunter makes an honest mistake and turns themselves in only to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law? We ta…

In this exclusive episode, Mike and Ryan recap their unforgettable two-and-a-half-day bear hunt—complete with laughs, heavy packs, and plenty of baloney. They tease upcoming step-by-step bear caping …

In this episode, Mike Edghouse and Ryan Smith chew the fat—literally and figuratively—as they gear up for a spring bear hunt. They share their top four tips every beginner should know before heading …

In this episode, Mike and Ryan dive into the age-old dilemma of hunting ethics when it comes to sharing your hard-earned spot. What happens when you introduce a friend to a location you’ve spent year…

In this episode, Mike shares a tense encounter with a long-time hunter who claimed a public land hunting spot as his own. The discussion unfolds into the ethics of hunting on public land and respecti…

After a long winter and even longer break from podcasting, Mike and Ryan are back on Just the Tip Tuesday with unfiltered insights and plenty of laughs. In this episode, they dive into the early stag…

Ryan and Mike go all out as they each discuss 3 must haves in their kill kit. These aren't your normal items like a knife or game bag, but items that not everyone has maybe thought about.   

On this episode Ryan discusses what he has been studying in the ElkNut app and how he likes to approach the advertising sequence in early season September.