ElkShape
346 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 525 ratingsElk Hunting, Fitness, & Discipline
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Elk Hunting Success Part 1 with Dan Staton & Dirk Durham
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourWE recorded a 4 hour lecture on elk hunting success in February of 2020 in Oregon. Dirk Durham and myself take the ElkShape Campers though an entire start to finish approach to elk hunting. We start with acquiring tags, scouting, research all the way through public land elk hunting tactics. This podcast is just under two hours and the rest of the lecture can be found over at the Elk Collective. The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 3...
Cody Rich and the Business of Podasting
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourBeing an entrepreneur sounds sexy, but today we dive into the behind the scenes hustle involved in creating a brand including a podcast. We go over some best business practices and give listeners an inside look into Cody Rich and how he runs his businesses. Check out Backcountry Fuel Box and his Podcast. The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Optics 20% ...
How to BALANCE Your Hunting Portfolio
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutesToday's podcast is LIVE from Ryan Lampers' Western Hunting Summit. This lecture excerpt is centered around identifying the areas at which you do not excel in when it comes to hunting. Maybe it is animal behavior, land navigation, woodsman-ship, physical or mental preparedness. This comes as a good reminder to work on your weaknesses not your strengths. The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount...
Wyoming Sheriff Continues to Punch Tags Year After Year
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourAdam pulls for 4 shifts back to back then heads out to the elk woods. He's a resident of Wyoming and works for the Sheriff's department. He has a knack for knocking down big bulls on public land and we investigate how he manages to be so consistent. As a former collegiate football player he also shares insight on how he trains during the off-season. Follow Adam on Facebook The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next pur...
Partner Elk Calling Set-ups with Dirk Durham
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutesHere's to elk calling with a team, breaking down strategies to employ, and understanding the nuances behind each tactic. Dirk and myself go over best practices for partner elk calling and answer questions live in front of the ElkShape Campers in Forth Worth, Texas. Follow Dirk on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the disco...
LIVE Q & A with Jason Phelps
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourThis is a GOLD podcast - lots of relevant questions about all things elk hunting get answered. Jason Phelps and I take turns answering questions from a LIVE audience at ElkShape Camp Wisconsin. There's some great nuggets on this episode when it comes to shooting under duress, backcountry gear, calling tactics and more. Follow Phelps on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount co...
Trent Williams from WY, 3 bulls over 350 on PUBLIC LAND | Herd Bull Tactics
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutesHerd bulls are tricky so we're picking the brain of Trent Williams who's had some major success on public land arrowing 3 bulls over 350+... He breaks down some of his best practices when it comes to sealing the deal on older age class bulls. This is a must listen before elk season and you're going to want these tactics in your bags of tricks come fall. Follow Trent on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next...
How we DOUBLED our YouTube Channel Subscribers
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutesTim Connor is currently the producer for the ElkShape YouTube Channel. Since he's stepped in we've more than doubled our YouTube subscriber base with consistent quality videos. Today we cover the ends and outs of running the channel and learn more about his story. Follow Tim on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discou...
Hunt the Top Crew Member Matt Kane and Pack Goats for the Backcountry
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourMatt Kane from Hunt the Top joins us today to cover pack goats for the backcountry - choosing your hunting partner(s) wisely and how to lead your family with biblical values in today's chaotic world. Follow Hunt the Top on Instagram and YouTube The Elk Collective Website Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20...
Dan Gave Me RHABDO with Cory Miller of PSE
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourWe are talking with former archery pro shop owner and avid ultra-marathon runner Cory Miller of PSE. We are discussing how he came down with Rhabdomyolysis from exercising and ways to prevent this from happening. Follow Corey on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Optics 20% off Ap...
Shed Hunter Stumbles Upon New Born Wolf Pups in the Wilderness
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourImagine picking up the best set of elk sheds (380+) and stumbling upon a wolf den full of brand new pups that cannot open up their eyes, and their mom just a few feet away... Today we're recording with Scott Salmon out of Washington state. He's a blue collar family man with pure fire for elk hunting and shed hunting. We discuss lots of fun topics on today's podcast and even go over his limited entry muzzleloader elk tag in WA from a few years back. Follow Scott on Instagram The Elk Collec...
Mindset With Brian Barney
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutesBrian Barney from Ennis, Montana is a world class public land bowhunter. He is an exceptional archer, fly fisherman and husband/father. He's extremely talented but also hard working. We dive into his mindset and how he prepares for hunting season each fall. Follow Brian on Instagram LINK to his PODCAST The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next pur...
Kyle Ostrand on the Secrets of Elk Hunting Success
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday we are learning from a successful entrepreneurial elk hunter family man named Kyle Ostrand. His desire to succeed is undeniable and we dive into his best practices as a former guide and how that molded his approach for killing big bulls out west. Follow Kyle on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code ...
The Elk Collective Official Announcement
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutesToday we are announcing the launch of the Elk Collective with Jason Phelps, Dirk Durham and Jon Gabrio. Follow The Elk Collective on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off w...
BONUS-CAST - ElkShape Camp LIVE Q&A with Aron Snyder and Kifarucast
June 18, 2020 21:07 - 1 hourToday we're conducting a LIVE Q&A session with campers from the ElkShape Camp Colorado Camp. We have Dirk Durham, Aron Snyder, Jeff Bynum, and Frank Peralta on the panel. The audience is asking several elk related questions and the entire squad gives their perspective. Follow Kifarucast on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase...
The Dude who found Steve Rinella's Washington Bull (Meateater), Solo Elk Hunting & Solo Filming Hunts
June 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourChris Jackson is a die hard elk hunter from Southeast Washington. He's also the owner of Solvid camera systems that allow you to self film your own hunts. We also learn about his run in with the Meateater Inc. crew while elk hunting in Washington state. This is a fun episode chalked full of little nuggets of elk knowledge bombs. You can watch the Meateater Inc. episode we refer to via Netflix, Season 8, Episode 2. Here's the Meateater Podcast where they talk about the hunt referenced in...
Wyoming Elk and Planning Your Hunt
June 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour2020 elk season plans are starting to take place so today we record with Ben Gorman to better understand elk hunting tactics and scouting. We go over some of his proven tactics when it comes to scouting for elk and making several plans to execute come fall. Ben owns and operates Shednecks Apparel & Gear Brand as well as Hunt Planner for the state of Wyoming. Follow Ben on Instagram Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Ex...
Welcome to the Washington State Elk Show
May 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourElk hunting in Washington State is very difficult. You have to choose which side of the state you want to hunt (East or West). Then you have to choose your exclusive weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle). Seasons are very short compared to other states out west. Draw odds are bleak for residents and nonresidents have to buy an elk tag/license just to be able to apply. There's a lot of room for improvement when it comes to managing the elk herds of Washington State. Today, we dissect ...
LIVE Q & A with Dirk aka THE BUGLER
May 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday we bring on Dirk Durham aka The Bugler and get to know his outlook for the 2020 elk season. We even go LIVE on Instagram and answer questions and go over tactics. Dirk is a great family man and elk assassin. It's always fun to chat all things elk hunting and get to know him even better. Follow Dirk on Instagram or check out his YouTube Channel. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Vortex Op...
Determined Rookie Elk Hunter Success
May 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday we record on the road driving back home from a bomb run bear hunt, my good buddy Jake Webb jumps on the podcast to share how he's basically crushed the elk hunting learning curve. Jake is a father and blue collar hard working elk hunter who has punched elk tags in Montana two years in a row. We dissect his approach to solo elk hunting in the backcountry, his gear failures and successes, and finally we uncover how he got into 'ElkShape' and stayed there. Follow Jake on Instagram here ...
E SCOUTING SCHOOL
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourE Scouting is basically a relatively new approach to understanding your potential elk areas via a desktop computer. Rather than waiting for the snow to melt in your elk areas so you can get boots on the ground, why not utilize a computer and explore new elk areas. Unfortunately, there's often a bit of confusion when the subject comes up, so, today we bring on subject matter expert Mark Livesay of Treeline Academy to break down some of the best practices when it comes to creating a digital s...
Digital Scouting with BASEMAP
May 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday we explore the digital mapping platform BASEMAP with their business developer Ed Gramza. We pour over their layering features from the desktop to mobile application versions. Ed is from Wisconsin and previously worked at onXhunt and now is a integral part of the BASEMAP team. We talk best practices from a digital scouting perspective. Follow BASEMAP on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshap...
Legendary Conservation with Geroge Bettas
April 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourGeorge Bettas holds a PhD from Washington State University, has elk hunted over 50 years, and has held several influential positions with conservation agencies such as Boone & Crockett, The Mule Deer Foundation, Chair of the Board for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and contributing editor of Western Hunter magazine. Today we talk about the history of elk hunting from Montana to the state of Washington, we talk bears and wolves as well. George is a living legend when it comes to conserva...
The VEGAS shoot 2020 Champion Kyle Douglas
April 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourYes we are sitting down with Kyle Douglas, the 23 year old phenom who just recently won the 2002 Vegas Shoot - The largest and most prestigious indoor archery tournament in the World. Kyle is also a bowhunter who loves elk hunting so today we record on all things the Vegas shoot, technical archery for bowhunting and backcountry elk hunting tactics. Follow Kyle on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elks...
The California Bowhunter
April 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourWe record a conversation with Austin Caldwell aka CALI BOWHUNTER who resides in the Bay Area. We learn his story growing up in an archery shop, his bowhunting adventures in California and his amazing body transformation. Follow CALI BOWHUNTER on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 LINK to ElkShape Camp Online LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Vancouver, WA - May 9-10th Registration is o...
Archery Strong with Christian Williams
April 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourToday we are exploring best practices when it comes to fitness and insuring your shoulders are bulletproof. We're interviewing Christian Williams of Archery Strong on his fitness and injury prevention programs. We get to know his story as a fitness professional and die hard whitetail hunter from Pennsylvania. Follow Archery Strong on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 LINK to ElkShape ...
Let's Talk eBikes with Dave of Bakcou
March 30, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutesWell today is a bonus cast with my buddy Dave who co-owns Bakcou eBikes out of Utah. We shoot the breeze, talk about his hunting adventures and how they started an eBike company. We dive into the different types of bikes out there, and how they can enhance your hunting adventures. Follow Bakcou on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 LINK to ElkShape Camp Online Listener Discount Codes: ...
Mental Preparedness VS. Mental Toughness - A conversation with John Barklow of Sitka Gear
March 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourSitting down with John Barklow of Sitka Gear today and discussing how he keeps his mental preparedness edge. We discuss best practices for year round preparation and detour into some fun rabbit holes. This is a solid listen. You can certainly follow along John's adventures on Instagram HERE. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 LINK to ElkShape Camp Online | Discount code available in the episode LIVE E...
Hollywood DAVE & Learning from a VETERAN Elk Hunting Guide
March 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourWe record with Dave Beronio of R&K Outfitters and break down how to hunt elk throughout the different phases of the rut. Dave is a ball of fire and motivation, his energy is contagious and he drops knowledge bombs on elk hunting out west. This is a great listen! Follow along Dave's adventures on Instagram HERE. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 LINK to ElkShape Camp Online | Discount code available in...
Take Advantage of Social Distancing as it Pertains to Elk Season
March 16, 2020 17:34 - 18 minutes20 minute Podcast (Bonus) to talk about the current situation and how elk hunters can take advantage of the extra time at home. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 LINK to ElkShape Camp Online | Discount code available in the episode LIVE ElkShape Camps 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK ...
Stuck N The Rut and HOW to hunt WOLVES
March 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourWe get the honor of chatting with a local north Idaho badass Tom Schneider of Stuck N The Rut - these guys have one of my favorite YouTube channels for the outdoors. Their content is very real and authentic, plus they're a bunch of killers. They get it done year after year and we have the opportunity to talk about how wolf hunting is a very doable thing for anyone willing to make time for it. This is a fun episode and certain to ruffle some pro-wolf feathers, enjoy! Wilderness Athlete has...
BONUS EPISODE: How to Choose the RIGHT Hunting Partner
March 10, 2020 23:14 - 1 hourWe are busting out a BONUS episode today breaking down all the hot elk hunting topics we just covered at ElkShape Camp Texas. My co-host today is Jeff Bynum, an elk hunting addict and financial wizard. We go over topics today on how to screen a potential elk hunting partner, areas to be working on in the off-season, and some real practical advice on how to WIN THE DAY when it comes to elk preparation. ENJOY! Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purc...
Dissecting Colorado Elk Hunting Opportunities
March 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourLet's break down Colorado elk hunting opportunities with Garth Jenson of Huntin' Fool. There's some big changes to go over and some unheard of approaches to cover. Garth is arguably one of the best resources to explore Colorado's elk hunting opportunities. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Follow Garth on Instagram FREE consult with Huntin' Food Adviser, mention the ElkShape Podcast, PH # 435-865-1020...
Charlie Pappas - For Those Who Can't
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourFinally got this stud Charlie Pappas on the podcast to dive in on his hunting journey. Charlie didn't start hunting until he was an adult and we go over how he's found a greater purpose to push his body and mind throughout the off-season. Charlie also lost his sister tragically and we unpack his upcoming documentary with the working title "For Those Who Can't," which chronicles his quest to run 100 miles nonstop. Lots of solid info and motivation on this episode. Wilderness Athlete has a ...
Becoming A Midwest Elk Hunter - That DARN Learning Curve
February 21, 2020 11:30 - 1 hourToday we are recording with blue collar fireman Jeremy Lopez of northern Wisconsin. He's previously elk hunted Idaho twice and is gearing up for his third go at public land elk. The past two seasons have been learning curve years, this will be his first attempt of harvesting an elk with archery equipment. We dive into his prior tactics, digital scouting, and what he can do now to best prepare for the trek out West. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your n...
AAE Vane Chit Chat with Nick Fisher
February 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourNick Fisher is a great archery resource. We get to know his story, the history of his family's archery company AAE and perfecting arrow flight. Nick's fitness journey is truly inspiring and one that anyone can appreciate, especially elk hunters. Check out this episode where we talk long range rifle systems, target archery, and bowhunting's best practices. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Follow Nick ...
The VEGGIE challenge & becoming a Wilderness Athlete
February 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourToday we're talking with Kevin Guillien of Wilderness Athlete - a company rich in history that specializes in assisting outdoor athletes. We break down some of their best products for hunters to utilize in and out of the field as well as WHY I circled back to their company. Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30 Follow Kevin on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camps 4.0 Redmond, OR - Registration is open, LINK 5.0...
Russ Meyer on DIY Spring Bear Hunts
January 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourRuss Meyer is one of the most dedicated public land bowhunters you'll ever meet! With over 40 years of experience and some competitive archery years under his belt, he's a wealth of knowledge. Today we covering spring bear hunting questions from listeners and learning about how Russ runs his proven spring program in Idaho. Russ also owns Outdoors International which is a hunt planning service. Follow Russ on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camps 4.0 Redmond, OR - Registration is open, LINK ...
Trail from GOHUNT.com on Elk Application Strategy
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourToday we're getting to know Trail Kreitzer from Cedar City, Utah. Trail works for GoHunt.com and is a gear junkie! We revisit his 2019 hunting adventures, break down his approach to archery hunting, and we finish with some great intel on the Wyoming and Arizona Elk draw application strategy. Follow Trail on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camps 4.0 Redmond, OR - Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, W...
Rusty Smith the Elk Hunting Door-to-Door Salesman
January 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourToday we are sitting down with a 5th generation houndsman and public land elk hunting connoisseur. Rusty has an awesome story of leaving behind a corporate job that only offered more moves up the ladder with less time to hunt. We dive in on how he had the courage to exit the corporate world and go into door-to-door sales, which allows him plenty of time to be with his family and recreate in the great outdoors. Rusty is a solid dude with tons of elk hunting and hound hunting experience. Fo...
Jerrod Lile the Huntin' Fool covering Wyoming & Arizona Elk
January 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourToday we catch up with the CEO of Huntin' Fool Jerrod Lile. We cover his background as an elk hunter and how he became the CEO of Huntin' Fool. We learn more about what they offer at Huntin' Fool and break down the Wyoming & Arizona application strategies. FREE consult with Huntin' Food Adviser, mention the ElkShape Podcast, PH # 435-865-1020 Follow Jerrod on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camps 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open,...
Elevate Your Mindset with Bridger Miller
January 01, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutesBridger Miller is a husband, father, and teacher/head swimming and diving coach at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, WY. He's a former collegiate swimmer, current endurance athlete and avid shed hunter. He also hunts as hard an anyone we've come across, but Bridger is obsessed with performance. He says, "Performance is super important to all of us, whether it’s hunting or daily routine as a father, husband and professional. I enjoy trying to make the most of every opportunity. Limited time...
Ron Niziolek: Humble & Kind
December 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourRon is an accomplished bowhunter, writer, editor and conservationist. He is active in his state bowhunting organization and with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. He has multiple Pope and Young entries from several states. For the past 20 years he has documented his adventures, writing for a variety of outdoor magazines and websites. He is the former editor and columnist for Extreme Elk Magazine. His first big game experience came when he was 19, bowhunting for the first time in Wyoming a...
Kentucky Boy Moves out West, Chases Elk and Says Goodbye to the Corporate World.
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday we chat with Josh Bailey originally from Kentucky. Josh is in his mid 30's and has done what many wish they could do. He quit his comfortable and cushy corporate job to chase his dream of being a fitness coach. We talk about his eight year elk hunting journey in Montana as well as his philosophy on getting in shape for elk hunting. Josh owns his own CrossFit gym in Bellevue, Washington. He's married, has a couple of dogs and lives to be outdoors chasing bugles. Follow him on Insta...
Will Hoffman 1 November Elk Tag, ALL IN!
December 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday we chat with Will Hoffman out of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He's in his late 20's and spends all his free time shed hunting and scouting for the fall. Will was lucky enough to draw a November rifle tag in Idaho this past year. He put all his energy into learning the huge area and narrowing down where to find a big bull. We go over how he and his buddy tackled the task of finding a needle in a haystack. Will lives a disciplined and passionate outdoor lifestyle and is a regular guy like man...
Pipe Welder Picks Up a Bow & Heads to MT, 4 Mule Deer Tags Punched, Elk Learning Curve Bravado
December 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourSteve picked up a bow in his late twenties and immediately jumped into the deep end. This is a fun session learning how he got his start elk hunting in Montana to all his adventures this year punching 4 mule deer tags in 4 states. Steve is a blue collar pipe welder from California with an insatiable appetite for adventure and financial freedom. Follow him on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registrat...
Our 100th Episode with the Underground Miner and SOLO elk hunting wizard
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourMike Dorning is a husband, father, and miner from Idaho. He's racked up several successful over-the-counter archery elk seasons hunting solo. We explore his best practices for successfully punching his tag every fall in the Idaho backcountry. Mike is full of hard work and discipline, he's the perfect guest to bring in our 100th episode. Follow him on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is ...
24 Year Old Arkansas Native Picks Up a Bow & Heads WEST for Elk
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourTrey Hostetler is a 24 year old commercial roofer from Missouri (originally from Arkansas) who picked up a bow two years ago. His dream has been to come out West and chase bugles on public land. We dive into how he got his start and his 2 year journey to punching his first ever elk tag in the Cowboy state. This is an inspiring episode on how to make it happen and just for your dreams. Link to Trey's YouTube Video Follow him on Instagram **Discount Code** FLASH - Save $99 on registration...
Mountain Bowhunter Steve Flores, Heading West to Hunt Elk, Finding Faith in the Mountains & Social Media Pitfalls
November 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday we're record with Steve Flores, a longtime outdoor writer and public land mountain buck connoisseur. He's a family man that resides in Western Virginia and has cut his teeth on public land elk hunting in Idaho for the last few years. We uncover his journey, what led to his early success and what areas he can improve upon for his next big fall adventure in the Rockies. Links to some of Steve's Articles Follow him on Instagram **Discount Code** FLASH - Save $99 on registration to Elk...
Lessons Learned from a SOLO First Time Montana Archery Elk Hunt
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourRyan Petzold was and is a diehard stealhead angler, but he discovered elk hunting through digital platforms and became intrigued. After doing some research and picking up a bow, he doubled down and came to ElkShape Camp in 2.0 Ryan embarked on his first ever SOLO archery elk hunt in Montana this last fall and we cover all the hard earned lessons and all the little victories along the way. This is a unique angle on the elk hunting learning curve, we dive right into Ryan's journey and go ove...