Wolves Wiped Out 90% of Yellowstone Elk

What's really happening with wolves, elk, and wildlife management in the American West? In this episode of World's Most Interesting, host Brady Knowlton sits down with Corey Jacobson—10-time elk calling champion, Elk 101 founder, and a leading voice in Western hunting—for a candid, no-nonsense conversation. Key topics covered: - The true impact of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone and beyond - Why public perception about wildlife is often out of step with real-world biology - How ballot box decisions are shaping the future of hunting, ranching, and conservation - Real stories from the field: elk behavioral science, hunting tactics, and wild close calls - Why science—not emotion—should guide wildlife policy What every hunter, landowner, and outdoorsman needs to know about "ballot box biology" Actionable insights for sportsmen and women on advocacy and making your vote count From Yellowstone's boom-and-bust elk cycles to California's new wolf challenges and the politicization of wildlife in Colorado, Corey breaks down what actually works in wildlife management—with real data, first-hand examples, and no fluff. Hit subscribe and join the conversation: How should we balance predator and prey, science and emotion, in managing America's wild places? Drop your questions, experiences, or opinions in the comments below! Video Timestamps 0:00 Wolf Impact in Yellowstone 1:04 Introducing Corey Jacobson 1:39 The "Why" of Elk Hunting 2:40 Developing a Calling Style 3:27 Learning from the Herds 4:36 Triggering a Response 6:28 Using Noise & Aggression 7:52 Close Calls with Elk 9:01 Encounters: Bears, Wolves, Lions 11:10 The Wolf Problem 14:50 Ballot Box Biology 18:46 Why We Must Manage Wildlife 22:14 Management in Action: Utah Example 23:34 Current Challenges for Hunters 25:05 Hunter Apathy & Voting FIND BRADY ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/vivamusverum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradys_most_interesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradysmostinteresting/ FIND COREY JACOBSON Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCHsYubD-FzS8UWu_9eKQKcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyjacobsen.elk101/ TikTok: Corey Jacobson Elk Calling | TikTok