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Today Dan breaks down his archery elk hunting season, what he experienced and how to create a road map for success in 2020. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off expires 10/31/2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are roughly 80,000 elk hunters in Idaho - I'm asking you all to make this episode a priority. Around 600 wolves have been harvested in the last two years in Idaho and that's largely due to trapping. That may sound like a lot, but if you peel back some layers you'll see that 600 isn't enough to keep wolf numbers from growing. We're already ten times over objective in Idaho. We need more Sportsmen to put their precious hard earned dollars into trapping, which is a very expensive and time consuming proposition. If you're like me, having a young family prevents me from running a trap line and checking sets every 72 hours which is required by law. I don't own a snowmobile and I cannot break away to dedicate the necessary time to do trapping justice. Luckily, there's still a few trappers out there that are willing and able to put the hard work in...and we can join forces and help them recoup some of their overhead when it comes to trapping. Foundation for Wildlife Management is an organization that helps reimburse hunters and trappers for their expenses when it comes to a wolf hunting or trapping. Anywhere from $500-1,000 depending on the take method. This is not a bounty, this is purely a partial reimbursement. If you're a member, you qualify for a reimbursement and your dollars help reimburse those that are getting it done. Just Webb is our guest today, and he's here to set the record straight on what F4WM does, why we need to manage wolves and how to take action. Wasting time pounding a keyboard on social media is not a favorable action. You will not change anyone's mind, so why not put your money where your mouth is and learn how this foundation is making it possible for our future generations to have wildlife resources. F4WM Website F4WM INSTAGRAM ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We record with one of the most dedicated public land mountain whitetail hunters I have ever heard of. His name is Troy Pottenger and he resides in the Inland Northwest where he's arguably the most consistent archery hunter of big whitetails. Troy has been at this game for decades and spends so much time figuring out smart and mature public land bucks that live a recluse lifestyle. We dive deep into his year round tactics to not only find a buck to go after, but how he meticulously sets the stage to be in position anytime during the fall archery season. Troy is the real deal and the knowledge bombs on this cast will make you rethink some of your best practices when it comes to whitetail behavior. Troy's INSTAGRAM and Buck Fever Synthetics. Lone Wolf Custom Gear Articles on Troy: Spokesman NW Sportsmen Magazine CDA Press ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Stafford is a bowhunting OG -by day he's in law enforcement out of Cody, WY and on his days off you can find him stomping around on Wyoming public land with bow in hand. He's a father and husband, and a notable outdoor writer for many bowhunting publications. I've known of Jason for over a decade watching him consistently notch his tags on public land self guided hunts out West. Today we catch up with Jason and learn about his best practices when it comes to archery elk hunting. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jermaine Hodge is a bad dude! He's a five-time U.S. National wrestling team member and was the 2009 U.S. Open champion. He's now coaching full time and when he's not on the mat, he's most likely in the high country of Colorado chasing bugles. Speaking of bugles, Jermaine just recently competed in RMEF's World Calling championship and took 1st place in the Men's division. He has a lot of reps hunting public land elk so we recorded a conversation on all things elk hunting public land and fitness; enjoy! Colorado High Altitude Hunters Instagram and Website ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are getting down to business with Kendall Card of Black Ovis and Camo Fire. We are exploring his business journey, how he and his partner created something in the basement of their house to one of the most dominant online stores in the market. There's a ton of nuggets of leadership and personal development in this episode, and we sprinkle in some motivation for business leaders as well. Of course we talk hunting and fitness as well, enjoy! Camo Fire LINK | Black Ovis LINK | Adak Bino System LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are interviewing Dustin Coy (@cascades_hunting) about his passion for elk hunting, his marriage, and being a father to 7 children. Dustin is 100% blue collar, by day he's a finish carpenter, but on the weekends he's chasing critters in the Northwest with his custom stick bow. We chat about his success with general elk tags in WA and how he's finally going on his first elk hunt with a bow this fall. We even get into his Alaskan adventure on Adak island. Adak YouTube Video ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Davis lives in northern Wyoming as a ranch manager and elk hunting guide. Sam was born into elk hunting and has more reps in the mountains than most. He is a family first kind of guy, works his butt off and gets after elk every September. We break down some of his elk hunting wisdom, how he's harvested big horn sheep with archery, his setup and best practices for year round elk preparation. Sam's Instagram Sam's YouTube ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So Travis Nowotny is one of the hunters I admire, he's extremely humble and dedicated. I think he might be one of the most consistently successful public land hunters around, regardless of the species. I've been wanting to get him on the line for a while and finally tracked him down. Today we talk all things elk, deer, bear, sheep and wolves in Idaho. You're going to learn from one of the best in this episode. Travis Instagram Rimrok Stalkers Travis YouTube ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Solsman is a husband, father of 4, and dedicated blue collar elk hunter. Today we dive in on how he got his start elk hunting, he grew up in Pennsylvania and moved out West for a chance to hunt elk. He's been lucky to harvest 5 elk in 5 years of hunting and tells us how he smashed the learning curve from the word go. Learn more about Dan HERE. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're recording with Mark Livesay out of Missoula, MT. We're covering eScouting, specifically how to utilize KLM files and Google Earth Pro. Mark talks about Hunt Plans and Hunt areas, these are his terms that translate into elevated preparation from the comfort of your home. Taking advantage of this technology will definitely up your game. There are several resources we utilize in this episode, here are a few: Mark's YouTube Channel Top Rut Gaia ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul "The ElkNut" Medel is a dynamite public land elk hunter from central Idaho. He and his son have been elk hunting together for several years with over-the-counter Walmart tags and between the two of them have harvested over 60 public land bulls. Paul breaks down how to work a herd bull that doesn't have any hot cows. This is a scenario that EVERY elk hunter will encounter and he's go a great solution. Learn more about ElkNut Outdoors HERE. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas and Alisha Zemlicka are the power couple! They train, shoot, and hunt together year round in beautiful Montana! Both are incredible athletes, diehard CrossFitters and super successful public land elk hunters. Lucas has an amazing elk hunting resume and has harvested some giants throughout the years, Alisha has arrowed a few bulls as well. They both talk about their styles of elk hunting, the ups and downs of hunting with your spouse, and we even dig in on Alisha's successful nutrition business for outdoor athletes. Lucas' Instagram | Alisha's Instagram ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Marek is a blue collar public land elk hunter. He's harvested 3 bulls over 350" in Idaho on public land over-the-counter tags. He's a family man, electrician, and has a passion for archery elk hunting. Listen in on how he scouts for elk and doesn't let other hunters derail his success on public land. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is designed to create action for the listener. On the drive home from the Western Hunting Summit I record my thoughts on the event, where I saw weaknesses in some of the attendees and I challenge the listeners to identify their areas of opportunity when it comes to creating the best version of themselves. At the summit in Bozeman, MT we had subject matter experts lecture on certain topics to help newer western hunters evolve their game faster. Some of the areas or topics covered were: Brian Barney - Backcountry Hunting Ryan Lampers - Backcountry Nutrition Hillary Lampers - Longevity Mark Livesay - Digital E Scouting MTN Tough Fitness - Mental Toughness Randy Newberg - Public Lands Dan Staton - Leveraging Hunting This whole experience was so much fun and there's a lot of information covered, so I dive into how I got the campers to hone in on making progress everyday. In the cast, I go over my story on fitness and hunting and how they collided to bring about ElkShape. As a bonus, I injected about 30 minutes of Mark Livesay's lecture on creating your hunt plan properly. Some really insightful information and we hope to get Mark on this podcast soon to dive deeper into the topic which undoubtedly gets overlooked. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we record with the Purgatory Bros. - Joe Mitchell and Jaysen Dunnavant. Two passionate blue collar elk hunters from Oregon who have produced some amazing hunting films. These two hard working regular guys created On Foot Films and produced 6 bad ass films that are extremely authentic. We focus on their two first films where they bring the audience along on their self guided public land elk hunts in Oregon. These guys are the real deal and pioneered the unscripted approach to filming elk hunts. Here's a the link to their youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtLRKElprIGjkPgp3kRP_Yg Follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/On-Foot-Films Here's where you can buy their DVDs https://www.onfootfilms.com/ ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is chalked full of different guests from the 2019 ElkShape Camp 2.0 - we ask the campers why they decided to enroll, what they learned half way through the camp, and what they were looking forward to the next day. The crew of athletes ranged from 20-70 years old and all had different reasons why they came to camp. This was a insightful episode to grasp which areas you might need to be focusing prior to elk season. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're recording with Zach Sandau out of Missoula, MT. We talking elk hunting of course, specifically how to utilize the brand new updates onXhunt rolled out to scout for elk and in the field while pursuing elk. Zach is also a former collegiate athlete and mountain bad ass so we check in on his preparation for elk hunting season. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we record while driving the Instagram Bear Hunt Winner Bryce Peters to the airport as we finished up the spring bear hunt in Idaho. Bryce was a complete stranger prior to winning this hunt, and we met at camp and hunted for bears together all week. Getting to know Bryce was a true pleasure, we also had Mark Boardman & Erik Barber of Vortex Optics in camp as well. It was a very challenging week of bear hunting in Idaho as the bear rut hadn't kicked in yet, weather was hot and dry, and we struggled from the word go. Other interesting topics covered in the cast is Bryce's backcountry learning curve, how he's evolved as a solo hunter and some of his adventures from the Frank Church wilderness in Idaho. We also get into his background in finance and go over some of his investment strategies and retirement angles that he's learned while being in the industry. We both are striving for financial independence so it's pretty exciting to learn how he's managed debt and kept himself whole after college. ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | DISCOUNT CODE elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | DISCOUNT CODE Elkshape300 for $300 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is dynamite...Joel Turner of SHOT-IQ sits downs and flips the script on calling herd bulls into bow range. Joel is not stranger to the blue collar elk hunting lifestyle. By day he works in law enforcement, specifically SWAT team... and come fall, he's in the elk mountains. Joel had a rough 13 year elk hunting learning curve and explains how he smashed it. Joel is a world class elk caller and archery coach. I'm honored to have him on the cast today and lean on his knowledge and experience. SHOW NOTES: SHOT IQ Website ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | DISCOUNT CODE elkshape FOR 15% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tony Mudd is almost 60 years old, he probably doesn't look a day over forty though. He's a physical specimen and legendary archer. He's one animal away from completing the North America Super Slam with archery equipment. He's also one hell of an elk hunter and knows a thing or two about staying in shape year round. We are super lucky to sit down with this guy and pick his brain on how he has been consistently successful with his bow in several different mountain ranges throughout North America. We also announce the winner's of the onXhunt giveaway, 5 folks were selected to receive one year memberships to onXhunt. Check it out! SHOW NOTES: ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | DISCOUNT CODE elkshape FOR 15% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is Joe Jacks from TightSpot Quivers, he's one dedicated and passionate archery elk hunter. We talk about Joe’s roots in hunting and with TightSpot Quivers, then we take a deep dive into Montana elk hunting. He's a very successful general tag elk hunter who balances being a husband, father, and President of a successful archery company. SHOW NOTES: Tight Spot Quiver Instagram and Facebook ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | DISCOUNT CODE elkshape FOR 15% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sit down to record with Brian Lynn of Sportsmen’s Alliance. We as sportsmen face a massive challenge of removing the societal disconnect from nature. The animal rights movement that aims to end all hunting is growing and so is their budget. Their unity, reach, and resources enables them to buy lobbyists and influencers which is why we are seeing more ballot initiatives, legal challenges and appeals, when it comes to dismantling our hunting privilege. We discuss as hunters, how we can serve our own best interest, where we can effectively put our money and time to see the most success in the courtroom. Sportsman’s Alliance has been around for decades and their sleeves are rolled up doing their damnedest for our cause. We hunters need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot by tearing each other down. We continue to make ourselves look bad on social and mainstream media which ultimately leads to division at the ballot box and over legislation. Now, more than ever we need to help the Sportsmen’s Alliance and their team of lawyers fight the good fight in the name of conservation and hunting opportunities for generations to come. Sportsmen’s Alliance 901 Kingsmill Parkway Columbus, OH 43229j www.sportsmensalliance.org FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM SHOW NOTES: ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | DISCOUNT CODE elkshape FOR 15% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Ramirez Jr. is on the show today to inspire us about the highly romanticized DIY Alaskan Moose hunt. Admittedly, it's always been on my radar, but I haven't committed to it yet. The main reason is I would not want to miss out on elk hunting here in the lower 48. Ted also breaks down his personal fitness journey, and what it is like working in the Hunting Industry. Ted's Dad started Caribou Gear over a decade ago - makers of the ultra light synthetic game bags. If you are serious about hunting, you owe it to yourself to not use cheese cloth. I used to because I simply didn't know what I didn't know. As a hunter, my concern is a higher meat yield and better tasting game meat. SHOW NOTES: ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | DISCOUNT CODE elkshape FOR 15% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitting down with a blue collar Oregon dude that has conquered much in his life. At age 46 Scott can back squat over 400lbs and has harvested 19 elk with archery equipment. He wasn't always fit and out crushing Train to Hunt challenges, there was a time when he struggled with his weight almost weighing 300lbs. Scott has an inspiring story of taking control of his life and using elk hunting to find the best version of himself. Today we talk about his fitness journey, his long elk hunting learning curve, and how he approaches elk hunting and fitness year round. SHOW LINKS: Scott's Instagram ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an extremely important episode for anyone exploring the backcountry in bear country. Today we bring on Bob Legasa who is an avid archery elk hunter from Idaho who survived a grizzly bear attack back in October of 2018 while elk hunting near Gardner, Montana. Bob was hospitalized for just shy of a week and had to under go surgery. He's a lucky guy with an important message and tells the full story of how bear spray saved his life. Share this one with your friends. SHOW NOTES: BEAR SPRAY VIDEO BIG BULL THAT GOT AWAY VIDEO ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love talking about spring bear hunting, and who better to chat with than my very own Father and partner in crime, Rod Staton. My dad and I have been doing public land spring bear hunting in Idaho since 2007. We've learned so much together and had some incredible adventures along the way. Today, we tackle some listener questions on spring bear hunting, topics like where to find bears, how to glass for bears, baiting techniques, and the best times to hit the mountain. ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're recording with longtime friend Kenton Clairmont of Train To Hunt. We have a rich history, in fact I know Kenton since 2004. We talk about the old days when we started a gym together called CrossFit Spokane Valley (I still own and operate) and how we started Train To Hunt (he still owns and operates). We talk about business, fitness, training, elk hunting and our families. Kenton and I have always been able to pick up where we left off, and he's one of the most down to earth people I know. This was a fun podcast to record, we go in great depth on what Train To Hunt Challenges are all about and how he's going to help out with next ElkShape Camp. Check out TRAIN TO HUNT ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are chatting with Alishia Zemlicka today. She's the real deal when it comes to hunting and fitness. She runs a Day Spa out of Bozeman, MT and is a nutrition coach, crossfitter, and huntress. We have a blast talking bear stories, shed hunting, elk hunting and eating for performance. Alishia is a die hard bowhunter, she shoots leagues, 3D tourneys, shed hunts way more than me, and consistently fills her freezer up with wild game each fall. I really enjoy getting to know her and her energy is contagious, enjoy! Alishia's Instragram ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the ElkShape Podcast where we discuss how to make yourself better with your time. Preparing for elk hunting year round is our approach, and we acknowledge that discipline is the common denominator when it comes to being successful. We talk elk tactics, nutrition, fitness and even finances. Today we are answering YOUR questions on money with financial coach Jeff Bynum. Jeff was on EP 57 if you want to go back and check out some of his insights, but today we discuss ways to save for hunting, balancing your budget, and preparing for the future. You guys sent us some awesome questions to tackle, so hopefully you get inspired to buckle down on your spending and get on the same page financially with your other half. Enjoy. As the founder of Financial Outfitters Group, I’m also a financial representative for Guardian and Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: One Museum Place 3100 W 7th St Suite 350, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 682-223-7770. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Outfitters Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Outfitters Group and opinions stated are their own. Any advice given in the podcast needs to be applied on an individual basis with the help of a profession. 2019-76420 Exp. 4/21 ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are sitting down with Chairman and CEO of Buck Knives, CJ Buck. He's the 4th generation to run this family business that started over a hundred years ago. CJ knows business and drops awesome insight on running his company with over 300 employees. We talk about how Buck Knives got its start, the vision for years to come, and what he wants his legacy to be. CJ is super down to earth and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to best business practices. Buck Knives is a household name and we go over how they do everything from start to finish inside their four walls of head quarters. Hope you enjoy this special episode. ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE Offers: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF FNX SUPPLEMENTS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what you need to know on this episode, Josh Boyd resides in Northwest Montana and is in his mid-forties. He is probably one of the most highly regarded DIY backcountry bowhunters that I know. He's written hundreds of articles for publications and websites on numerous topics that pertain to hunting out West. Josh is a super humble dude, but it was very special to talk one-on-one in person and record this episode. We were at a crowded coffee shop at the time of this recording, but the information we cover is incredible for both rookie and veteran elk hunters. Josh works as a biologist and has logged more than a lifetime of experience in the woods. He's a woodsman, student, father, and teacher. Your ears need to perk up on this episode, we cover some next level elk hunting tactics. ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What started as an idea, quickly escalated to a reality this weekend. 20 humble, hungry and positive elk hunters made their way to Spokane Valley, WA for 3 days for the inaugural ElkShape Camp. I was joined by some of the most amazing humans as subject matter experts to help this camp knock the socks off of the attendees. Thank you doesn't quite cut the mustard. This camp was supposed to impact and elevate everyone's game, but ultimately it made me understand the importance of encouragement, humility, and positivity. So thank you all for making me a better version of myself. We leverage elk hunting to make ourselves more disciplined on family, faith, finances, fitness and elk hunting. We talked about using your elk hunting filter to elevate every aspect in your life. We are lucky to call ourselves elk hunters, and it is easily the best excuse to wake up earlier, eat better, lead stronger, clean up our diet, love and serve more, and stay focused on our priorities throughout the year. I'm joined by 3 absolute elk hunting studs as we recorded at my house after day 1 of the ElkShape Camp. Were joined by Dirk Durham @TheBugler Ryan Lampers @SthealthyHunter and Willi Schmidt @purehunting_offical ElkShape Camp Registration LINK ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Campbel @jason.campbell.bowhunt sent me a dozen or so questions on how to prepare for his inaugural elk hunt out West with 3 buddies. I thought it would be a cool idea to go over his preliminary questions live on this podcast and coach him through the process of narrowing down a state, narrowing down an area, and all the unseen logistics that he'll need to be aware of. Jason is a stellar dude with tons of humility and hunger to go West and experience some fantastic public land elk hunting. If you're like Jason and are dreaming of doing this one day, why not now? I hope to help you crush the learning curve when it comes to elk hunting and use elk hunting as an excuse to have more discipline in your life and become the best version of yourself! ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After many years of saving up for a Mountain Lion Hunt and hustling several outfitters to work out some sort of arrangement, I got the call I've been waiting for. As a resident of Washington State you cannot use dogs to hunt Mountain Lions like you once were able to. Lion numbers are growing and management is extremely difficult without the use of dogs. I have been hoping to find an outfitter in Idaho that could help me achieve my bucket list hunt of hunting cats with dogs, and I finally got the best hound guy to return my phone call and take me out for lion hunting. Mike from Longtail Outfitters is a 25 year old houndsman who runs a legit operation out of northern Idaho. We linked up today to talk about our hunt, his operation and the biology and behavior of mountain lions. We also get into hunting spring bear and public land DIY bear hunts in northern Idaho. We also cover elk hunting tactics and some mistakes folks make when coming out West to hunt elk with archery equipment. This is a fun episode, thanks for listening! LINK to LONGTAIL OUTFITTERS ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Grenda is living his dream! He's a pilot for the US Government in Alaska, and lives in King Salmon. He moved there from Idaho a few years back with his wife. Since then he's made a life for himself, including purchasing his own plane and going on some epic Alaskan adventures. His wife and friends have hunted for wolves, caribou, moose, sheep and bears. Adam and I met in Arizona a few years back on a late season archery elk hunt where he harvested his first branched antlered bull with a bow defying the odds. He's a total stud and shares some of his best stories from Alaska. We cover how to DIY hunt up there and go over his late season elk hunt in Arizona for those that might want to try that someday! ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking hunting and financial fitness. We sit down and record with Jeff Bynum on best financial practices for hunters who want to hunt without being broke. We go over the pitfalls of being house poor, credit cards, school loans, retirement planning and discipline. This topic is extremely important and cannot be overlooked. Money is just a tool, so you have to treat it just like your health and doing things that require daily discipline to achieve your longterm goals. Here's some background info on Jeff: In the fall of 2008 I was introduced to an uncommon approach to financial decision making and entered the financial services industry. Teaching through holistic philosophy, I educate my clients on how to avoid many of the failures often experienced in conventional wealth-accumulation models. Over the years, I've been fortunate to build many relationships throughout the United States with professionals, small business owners and medical practitioners. I've enjoyed standing by their side while they grow towards a better financial future. Today, my practice Financial Outfitters Group is focused on serving those dedicated to America’s tradition of hunting and fishing. Whether you're a business owner, professional in the hunting and fishing world, or just an avid outdoors-man like myself, I'm here to guide you through the financial wilderness to a path of proven success. In 2015, my family moved to the great state of Texas. It's been an adjustment having grown up as a public lands hunter but I'm thoroughly enjoying all the amazing hunting and fishing Texas has to offer. I've been blessed with many opportunities to hunt and fish with friends and clients all across the US. Every year come September, you'll find me chasing elk with my bow in the backcountry of the Rockies! I have an amazingly supportive wife, son and daughter who all share in the love of the outdoors. As the founder of Financial Outfitters Group, I’m also a financial representative for Guardian and Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: One Museum Place 3100 W 7th St Suite 350, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 682-223-7770. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Outfitters Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Outfitters Group and opinions stated are their own. Any advice given in the podcast needs to be applied on an individual basis with the help of a profession. 2019-76420 Exp. 4/21 Jeff's WEBSITE ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Scheider of Stuck in the Rut joins us today to talk about his 17 year streak of 6pt bulls and all his hunting he's done in Alaska. Travis is 100% blue collar... he's a general contractor and solo logger, and also runs one of the best YouTube hunting channels around called Stuck in the Rut. He's a family man, very driven, and extremely humble. We're honored to have him on the show, enjoy! ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS | Use discount code elkshape for 15%off PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Rhead is sort of a legend in my mind. He's a blue collar lineman by day, he hustles on the side as a taxidermist, and he's hunted around the world. He guides in Alaska and Mexico, and he's the only guy I know that is not a millionaire that has the wild sheep Grand Slam. He did it in 3 years on a blue collar budget. He traded his time for guiding, taxidermy, and had some luck, but in 3 years time he did the unthinkable and harvested all 4 wild sheep - Rocky, Stone, Dall and Desert. We brought him on to talk about his elk hunting prowess, how he's harvested 30 bulls with a bow, how he competed professionally at archery, and how he manages hunting around the world while having a wife and three kids with a blue collar salary. Brian is pure gold, he's extremely humble, and a stone cold killer. I hope you enjoy listening to some of his crazy stories on this episode. ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we bring on Jason Phelps, owner of Phelps Games Calls and dive deep into his journey of trying to kill the fat kid. He's the kind of guy that has the discipline to implement Keto/Carnivore principles into his way of life. We talk about his struggle to lose weight conventional ways, how he researched keto and gave it go. We also talk how he followed the plan through elk season and where he faced adversity. Jason is a normal blue collar kind of guy who manufactures game calls as a side hustle. He loves elk hunting and trains in the name of better elk hunting. We also get a chance to talk about application season and his current project Angry Mountain Productions - a day-by-day YouTube elk hunting series. Here's some important links from the show: KETO 101 Dominic D'Agostino on the Keto Diet Testing Your Blood for Ketosis ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episdoe 53 is all about testing yourself and seeking out new challenges. We bring on the perfect guest once again, a guy who is truly blue collar, family man, and gets after it when it comes to public land elk hunting. Ryan is not a famous hunter, but he's a guy that has a strong work ethic and chases bugles each fall as hunting elk is his number one passion. We talk about his training, home gym set-up, how he is going after his first ultra-marathon, and how he balances hunting and family. Ryan has put some great bulls on the ground, but recently he switched to a recurve so we cover that uphill battle and his 10 year elk hunting learning curve. ROGUE WILD YOUTUBE LINK ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | DISCOUNT CODE ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great episode today with Ber Yang of Pure Trophies. This guy and his team have put down a grip of bulls over the last 20 years, many of them over 300" and all on public land. It's hard to describe their level of consistent success, so I will direct you to their website and their YouTube to see for yourself the caliber of bulls these guys consistently connect on. I have hunted similar country where they find success and most people will not kill a bull there, let alone pass on any opportunity when presented with a hard earned shot. The brush bulls of Western Montana and parts of Idaho can make for frustrating hunting. The brush itself can prevent you from getting a clear shot, even when a bull is a mere 5 yards away. Binoculars are worthless in this country, any many folks will quickly grow tired of fighting the dense underbrush and steep terrain that these elk call home. The elk numbers are low and the country is in the heart of wolf country plus other predators. Ber and his four brothers have been pounding brush and slamming monster bulls for many years and they love the challenge. The team of brothers have captured a lot of their hunts on and put them on YouTube, I highly recommend you take some time and watch how they get it done. These guys are all animals and part forest ninjas, so we talk to Ber and learn his unique story on how he came to the States and found his passion elk hunting. This was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy! PURE TROPHIES Website PURE TROPHIES Instagram PURE TROPHIES YouTube ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last episode for 2018 is with yet another blue collar family man who loves to elk hunt on public land. Today we record with Tyson Drevniak (@TDrevniak) from Washington state. Tyson had a stellar year packing out 4 bulls on public land, 3 in Washington (one of them his) and his Idaho bull. He works a 9-5 and juggles family, career and hunting just like the rest of us. We talk about his awesome season, the tactics he uses when hunting a completely new area, working around massive hunting pressure and getting it done on public ground. We cover topics like shot selection broadhead choices and front shots on elk. This is a legit listen, so enjoy and keep grinding towards your goals! ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our 50th episode we brought on a living legend! I'm honored to have none other than Larry D. Jones on today's show. Larry is a member of the bowhunting hall of fame, a pioneer when it comes to elk calling and hunting. He's probably forgot more than I will ever know about hunting elk, so you're in for a great episode. I met Larry in 2008, we hunted two seasons in a row and he taught me a lot. We get a chance to go over how he got started into the elk call business, the early days of elk hunting and how he still manages to conquer mountains late into his seventies. Larry is a special guy, hope you enjoy. Link to Elk Fever DVDs Link to Topo Maps ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by Matt Bateman...he's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to closing the deal on any species out West. Matt is bar far one of the most consistent elk killers you'll ever meet, and he's well versed on mule deer, pronghorn and whitetail. Matt's freezer is always full! Matt's day job is at Grim Reaper Broadheads, he is married, has kids and hunts on a budget. We talk Faith, Family, Finances and discipline. We even cover how he bounced back from shoulder surgery in the same year to getting his bull that very fall. Matt and I talk strategy on getting in tight on elk and even cover blood trailing and recovery best practices. This episode is packed with info, hope you enjoy. ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by Bucky Shoemaker, Idaho native, elk hunting fanatic, and blue collar family man. Bucky is the picture perfect guest to have on this show, he represents what this podcast is all about; hard work. Bucky gets a limited amount of days off from the mill, but he makes the most of them. We discuss his keys for success when it comes to elk hunting public land over-the-counter elk, he's tagged out on bulls the last five years in a row. Before that it was a struggle, so we figure out what clicked for him and we share it with you. Other topics include his once-in-a-lifetime moose hunt in Idaho this year, a new addition to the family, and balancing hunting when being married and having a young family. Bucky is the real deal, I know you'll enjoy this episode. ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"4 long years of being obsessed with these incredible animals and I finally connected with my first which happened to be this beautiful herd bull. I found this bull on the 11th and it took till Friday the 14th and 3 different setups solo to get him visible and within range. The moment after I shot was surreal. All the different thoughts left me speechless as I worked through what my next move would be. I decided to go get help. By the time I was heading back to trail this bull I had 7 guys coming with, all excited to share this moment with me. All helped me track this bull and eventually find him dead 200 yards from where I shot. The help I received from these guys was overwhelming as we stayed up all night getting this bull taken care of and packed out. My appreciation for everyone involved is greater than I can express. It was a long 8 days in the wilderness that tested me physically and mentally but eventually provided a gratification is greater than anything I’ve felt before. I look forward to putting the work in every year to make this happen in the future. Good luck to all those still grinding to make it happen!" -Jacob Villasenor Today's episode is with the guy who filmed me in Nevada for elk. The guy who beat the Elk Hunting learning curve in 4 years. A guy who I love and adore for his passion outdoors. This is Jacob Villasenor, a public land DIY elk hunter like you. I hope you enjoy getting to know his story. ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we bring in another blue collar family man who happens to slay giant bulls on public land with an over-the-counter tag. Tyler is a hard working guy who shares what he's learned hunting solo in the Idaho backcountry for big herd bulls. We also get into how he balances family, young kids, a demanding career, and workouts while on the road for work. This is a great episode that covers a lot of ground. Enjoy! ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirk Durham from Orofino, ID joins us today to talk all things elk. Dirk has hunted multiple states with general elk tags and has had a lot of success, but that wasn't always the case. We explore his learning curve on elk, what elk tactics he's employed over the years and how he's adjusted his approach over time. Dirk is an incredible elk caller, in fact he competes in the RMEF Elk Calling Championships each year. His handle on Instagram is @TheBugler and he's got his own elk call from Phelps called The Maverick. We talk about how to approach Idaho for elk from the top of the state all the way to the bottom. Where to go first, what to expect and how to stay mobile. We get into his involvement with Elk 101 and the Born & Raised Outdoors squad. This is a solid listen and I hope you enjoy. ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO FNX SUPPLEMENTS PODIUM STRINGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices