ElkShape
346 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 525 ratingsElk Hunting, Fitness, & Discipline
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Trevor the blue collar Lineman & 3 bulls down in 2019
November 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourCan you relate to blue collar elk hunters that get their tags at Walmart? Same here, so we record with a Washingtonian blue collar lineman who hunts hard when he's not climbing power poles. Trevor Tramblie is just like the rest of us, a die hard elk hunter with an incredible appetite to chase elk in wild landscapes. He recently had successful hunts in WA, ID and NM. We talk about his tactics and year round pursuit of September. LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 - Registration is open, LINK ElkShap...
HELP - Stuck in the Learning Curve
October 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourWe are dedicating this episode for anyone stuck in the elk hunting learning curve... my journey was a long five years of bowhunting elk before I finally was successful. Today we sit down with Anthony Padilla, a blue collar family man who's struggling to seal the deal on public land elk hunting. We go through his journey and work together to create a road map for his 2020 success. LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 - Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE! Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE ...
Dan's September 2019 Recap
October 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday 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 ...
ElkShape Podcast - Foundation for Wildlife Management
October 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourThere 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 ti...
Troy Pottenger - Public Land Mountain Whitetails
October 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourWe 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...
ElkShape Podcast - Jason Stafford the OG
September 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourJason 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 Podcast - Colorado High Altitude Hunters
September 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourJermaine 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 fi...
ElkShape Podcast - Kendall is on camo FIRE!
September 13, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday 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 ...
ElkShape Podcast - Dustin Coy DIY Elk Hunter with 7 Kids
September 06, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourWe 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...
ElkShape Podcast - Sam Davis
August 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourSam 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 Of...
ElkShape Podcast EP 86 - Travis Nowotny
August 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourSo 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 LI...
ElkShape Podcast EP 85 - Dan Solsman Goes 5 for 5.
August 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourDan 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 f...
ElkShape Podcast EP 84 - eScouting, Google Earth Pro, & KLM Files
August 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday 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! L...
ElkShape Podcast EP 83 - The Elk Nut Slow Play
August 02, 2019 12:50 - 1 hourPaul "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 ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 82 - The Power Couple
July 26, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutesLucas 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 nutriti...
ElkShape Podcast EP 81 - Idaho Mike
July 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourMike 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 O...
ElkShape Podcast EP 80 - LIVE from Western Hunting Summit
July 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourThis 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 cover...
ElkShape Podcast EP 79 - Purgatory Bros
July 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday 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 filmin...
ElkShape EP 78 - ElkShape Campers LIVE
June 28, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday'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 Of...
ElkShape Podcast EP 77 - onXhunt App Updates & Utilizing Them For Elk Hunting
June 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday 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 websit...
ElkShape Podcast EP 76 - Bear Hunt Winner Bryce Peters & Solo Backcountry Hunting
June 14, 2019 10:00 - 2 hoursToday 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...
ElkShape Podcast EP 75 - Joel Turner Flips the Script
June 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourToday'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 knowledg...
ElkShape Podcast EP 74 - Ryan Lamper's Backcountry Bear Hunt
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ElkShape Podcast EP 73 - Tony Mudd
May 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourTony 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 Am...
ElkShape Podcast EP 72 - Joe Jacks
May 17, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutesOur 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 | DIS...
ElkShape Podcast EP 71 - Sportsmen's Alliance
May 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday 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 ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 70 - DIY Alaska Moose
May 06, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourTed 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 abou...
ElkShape Podcast EP 69 - Scott Carr
April 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourSitting 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 l...
ElkShape Podcast EP 68 - Bear Spray Works
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourThis 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: BEA...
ElkShape Podcast EP 67 - Spring Bear Q & A
April 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourI 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 Re...
ElkShape Podcast EP 66 - Train To Hunt
April 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday 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 pe...
ElkShape Podcast EP 65 - Alishia Zemlicka
April 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourWe 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 ener...
ElkShape Podcast EP 64 - MONEY MONEY MONEY
April 02, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourWelcome 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 s...
ElkShape Podcast EP 63 - CJ Buck of BUCK KNIVES
April 01, 2019 13:57 - 30 minutesToday 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...
ElkShape Podcast EP 62 - Josh Boyd
March 18, 2019 15:29 - 1 hourHere'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 th...
ElkShape Podcast EP 61 - LIVE from ElkShape Camp
March 11, 2019 13:41 - 54 minutesWhat 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 encourageme...
ElkShape Podcast EP 60 - LIVE Q&A with a Rookie Elk Hunter from the Midwest
March 04, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourJason 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 hun...
ElkShape Podcast EP 59 - Chasing Longtails
February 25, 2019 15:29 - 1 hourAfter 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 g...
ElkShape Podcast EP 58 - Adam Grenda the Alaskan Pilot
February 18, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutesAdam 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 w...
ElkShape Podcast EP 57 - Fiscal Fitness with Jeff Bynum
February 11, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutesToday 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 ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 56 - Stuck in the Rut
February 04, 2019 15:00 - 1 hourTravis 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 ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 55 Brian Rhead & The Blue Collar Grand Slam
January 29, 2019 17:55 - 1 hourBrian 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. ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 54 - Phelps, Keto, and Trying to Kill the Fat Kid
January 25, 2019 19:09 - 1 hourToday 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 s...
ElkShape Podcast EP 53 - Ryan Starley of Rogue Wild
January 19, 2019 17:18 - 1 hourEpisdoe 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....
ElkShape Podcast EP 52 - Ber Yang of Pure Trophies
January 02, 2019 22:27 - 1 hourGreat 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 opportuni...
ElkShape Podcast EP 51 - Tyson Drevniak
December 29, 2018 02:17 - 1 hourLast 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 pr...
ElkShape Podcast EP 50 - Larry D Jones
December 17, 2018 18:10 - 1 hourFor 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 e...
ElkShape Podcast EP 49 - Grim Reaper Matt
December 09, 2018 02:11 - 1 hourToday 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 sa...
ElkShape Podcast EP 48 - Bucky Shoemaker & His 5 Year Run
December 02, 2018 02:06 - 1 hourToday 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 figu...
ElkShape Podcast EP 47 - Jacob Villasenor
November 21, 2018 14:45 - 1 hour"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 co...