ElkShape

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 we...

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...

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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 b...

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 Facebo...

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...

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...

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 f...

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...

 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...

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 an...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 d...

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 i...

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 ye...

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 you...

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!...

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 ye...

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...

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...

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 wh...