The Focus Hunting Podcast is for blue‑collar men who refuse to coast through midlife.
From western Canada, host Kevin Toye is a working man who lives for chasing bulls, bucks, and bears. Each week, Kevin dives into elk, deer, and bear hunts and pulls out the lessons that matter in real life: health, mindset, marriage, fatherhood, and purpose.
You’ll get real‑world tactics and gear breakdowns, straight talk about staying strong as you get older, and no‑BS conversations about balancing hunting with work and family. Every episode ends with practical takeaways you can use on the mountain and at home.
FHP Live | Learn | Hunt with Kevin Toye: hunt hard, live harder.
In this episode, Kevin shares a detailed elk hunting experience, including strategies, encounters, and post-hunt skull cleaning techniques. Perfect for hunters looking to improve their skills and learn practical tips.
Key topics
Elk hunting strategies and techniquesBugling and calling tacticsSkull cleaning and preservation methodsHunting day recap and lessons learnedWildlife behavior and wind considerations
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:12 Hunting day setup and initial attempts03:42 Exploring new areas and elk encounters06:22 Chasing a bugling bull and strategic approach08:52 Wind, thermals, and unpredictable behavior11:20 Close call with a bull and calling tactics14:44 Wind switch and elk movement16:33 Reflections on the hunt and lessons learned18:54 Post-hunt skull boiling and cleaning process30:07 Community feedback and upcoming guests
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9 Oct 2026
Ep. 260 Packout Priority, an Abandoned Bull & Rifle vs Bow
In this episode, Kevin and Landen dive into elk hunting tactics, the differences between rifle and archery hunting, and share personal hunting stories. They also discuss bear encounters, animal retrieval rules, and gear tips for backcountry hunting.
Key topics
Differences between rifle and archery elk huntingEffective elk calling techniques and misconceptionsPersonal hunting stories and lessons learnedBear encounters and safety considerationsRules and best practices for retrieving animals in the fieldGear tips for backcountry hunting and pack-out strategies
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:00 Hunting in Saskatchewan and weather conditions04:02 Bear hunting stories and opportunities06:59 Kevin's recent elk hunting experiences10:10 Differences in elk hunting tactics: rifle vs archery15:06 Understanding elk calls and behavior19:55 Post-rut elk behavior and second rut25:03 Gear tips for field dressing and pack out29:54 Animal retrieval rules and legal considerations34:56 Gear and gear bag recommendations39:59 Season reflections and lessons learned44:59 Future plans and upcoming hunts
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www.kevintoye.com
8 Oct 2026
Ep 259 Elk Country: A Wyoming Elk Hunt Recap w/ Adam Janke
In this episode, Kevin is joined by longtime friend and host of Beyond the Kill Podcast, Adam Janke. The two discuss the challenges and intricacies of elk hunting in BC and Wyoming, sharing insights on hunting strategies, animal behavior, and the emotional journey of pursuit. Adam and Kevin discuss a recent elk hunting trip, sharing insights on strategy, mistakes, and lessons learned from the field. This episode offers valuable tips for bow hunters aiming to improve their success rate and understanding of elk behavior.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Elk Hunting Challenges in BC and Wyoming00:04 Introduction to the elk hunt and key lessons01:04 The initial encounter and setting the scene01:26 Tracking and following the elk herd02:24 Weather conditions and their impact on the hunt02:53 Kevin's Elk Hunting Experience and Challenges03:13 Approaching the elk and setting up04:04 The bull's response and decision to pursue04:44 Understanding Elk Calls and Behavior in BC05:01 Close encounter and shot attempt05:48 Lessons on shot placement and timing06:49 Reflections on the hunt and key takeaways07:41 The Complexity of Elk Herd Dynamics11:40 Building Preference Points for US Hunting15:21 Legal and Logistical Aspects of Cross-Border Hunting20:54 The Importance of Scouting and Planning26:36 The Emotional and Physical Toll of Hunting33:44 The First Encounter: Bugling and Spotting Elk42:00 The Close Call and Lessons Learned49:04 The Night of Bugling and Final Observations
https://journalofmountainhunting.com
www.kevintoye.com
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