ElkShape

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 s...

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...

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, Fam...

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,...

"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 woul...

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...

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 Cham...

Finally we get to some listener questions, here are some of the topics covered: ELKSHAPE CAMP 2019 CLOSING THE DISTANCE ON ELK SITKA RAIN GEAR OPTIONS INCREASING STRENGTH' WORKING AROUND INJURY GARAGE GYM EQUIPMENT ARROWS FOR BEST PENETRATION ON ELK   ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GR...

Today we have an electric conversation with Zack Owens better know as @beyond_the_backcountry on Instagram.  Zack's an Idaho guy who hunts exclusively on public land for elk, but his day job has him guiding hunters on a private ranch.  Zack is authentic, unapologetic and full of insight.  We talk about his archery elk hunt with a recurve, his first wolf harvest, and what it is like guiding rookie...

Today we talk frontal shots on elk.  We get into Justin's 7 year elk hunting learning curve and the story of his first bull on public land with an over-the-counter tag.  Justin has worked behind the counter of an archery pro shop for years and has seen it all.  We go over tried and true equipment for elk including arrow rest selection, string selection, and common pitfalls of archery technique.  L...

Thanks for checking out this podcast designed to get you out of the elk hunting learning curve and help you be more consistent year after year on public land.  That's right, this is for the blue collar crowd that hunts on their own with over-the-counter elk tags. Today I talk about my idea of a ELKSHAPE CAMP 2019.  After listening, if you have ideas send them to me on Instagram or my email address...

This throwback episode is one that didn't get published and I thought it would be a great idea to blast it here on the ELKSHAPE Podcast.  I sit down and record with Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear.  We basically cover the ElkShape lifestyle and how to best prioritize your family when you're passionate about elk hunting.  We hunters need our time away from civilization and we need a strong famil...

Your succuss will not determine my success.  This episode has it all, we sit down with a great friend, MR. Levi Day.  Levi's blue collar roots have molded him into quite the elk hunter, but even a better man.  Levi lives in Oregon, but has spent many years living and breathing in Idaho and has had lots of success on public land elk with minimal time.  Levi is an educator by day, so his fall hunts...

A quick twenty minute listen on what ELKSHAPE is up to after Elk season.  Dan breaks down his partner list and includes his announcement of a new partner and what you can expect from the podcast down the road.   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 Learn more a...

Patrick J. Walsh did not grow up in a hunting family, he has zero hunters in his circle of friends or colleagues.  By day, he's an attorney and part owner of a local gym.  I've been aquainted with him for several years, running into him at CrossFit competitions and answering a few random texts from him periodically about hunting.  Well, this year he decided to try bowhunting elk after a couple of...

Dan recaps his 10 day rollercoaster ride in Nevada.  This podcast is brought to you buy hard work, delayed gratification and being accountable for your actions.   ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ONXMAPS SITKA GEAR MTN OPS VORTEX OPTICS EASTON ARCHERY ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE EBOOK PHELPS GAME CALLS BOHNING OFF GRID FOOD CO   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded on the road as my dad and I traveled home fron a DIY Public Land Archery Antelope hunt in Idaho.  We talk about some of the strategies employed for early season, meat care, and dealing with public land bullies.  It's a fun listen and hopefully you gain some insight on how to procure the best tasting wild game meat available! ELKSHAPE PARTNERS: KENETREK EXO HOYT ARCHERY ON...

This episode is a "Swapcast" with the East Meets West Podcast hosted by Beau Martonik.  His podcast is geared towards the hunter that wants more out of the hunt than just the kill. It’s for the hunter that loves planning and preparing for the hunt, just as much as the hunt.  Beau picks my brain on preparing for elk hunting 365 with the mindset that hard work and discpline will push you past your p...

Bringing on Zack from HUNT DIY and tapping into his knowledge of obtaining elk tags and not making rookie mistakes.  We first dive into a little hunting industry nuances when it comes to getting your foot in the door and how to monetize your passion.  We discuss his insane hunting schedule for 2018 and how he balances family, work and outdoor writing.  Zack is very authentic and tells it how it is...

Jason Phelps lives in Washington, works a 9-5 and runs a successful call company.  He's a gentle giant and a beast of an elk hunter.  He's been on a handful of Podcasts discussing elk tactics and calling, but today we get into his transformation during the 2018 off-season.  Jason tipped the scales at almost three bills this winter and decided to take control of his health and crushed his fitness g...

How many East coast or Midwest hunters have still not made it out West to elk hunt?  The answer is probably most.  It can be extremely intimidating to plan an elk hunt from a logistical angle, let alone find somewhere good to elk hunt without really having the resources to put up trail cameras or scout ahead of time.  I want everyone to make it happen and commit to the idea of coming out West.  Re...

Today I am recording with fellow Washingtonian Spencer Trippe of Off Grid Food Co.  We chat elk hunting for Roosevel on the Westside of Washington, how he got into elk hunting and then transition to his backcountry food company.  I go over his meal options and their macrontrient breakdowns.  We look deeper into his ingredients and how they might bolster performance.  ElkShape is obsessed with bett...

We are always looking for the right guest to be on this Podcast.  What separates us from other podcasts is we want to interview the guy you never heard of, but should of.  Today's guest is that guy, he's truly a blue collar public land elk hunter getting it done year after year with an over-the-counter elk tag.  Miguel Sandovol is a quiet, humble and unassuming elk assain from Idaho.  I got a chan...

It's no surprise why John Barklow has been on multiple podcasts, he's pretty much a complete bad ass. I got him on the ElkShape Podcast to talk next level elk hunting for the blue colloar public land DIY OTC crowd.  So if you're stuck in the elk hunting learning curve, or need some insight on backpack elk hunting this one's for you.  Here's what we chat about: The Design Process When it Comes to S...

Today's recording is with Tim Connor who lives in Washington State and has one year of elk hunting under his belt.  I interviewed him simply to explore what research protocols he followed to put his greenhorn group right into elk opportunities.  This is a great listen on escouting, researching, and setting up yourself for success.  The elk hunting learning curve is a steep one and Tim's group was...