Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Kamp. Kyle is an avid hunter and has a wealth of knowledge about fitness and nutrition. Brian asks a bunch of questions about fuel for the mountains, fasting, and best hunting composition. The guys talk about backpacking, training, sustainability and more. A great conversation this week on Eastmans Elevated. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-...

In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Kyle Klammer and Zach Welch. Kyle did an awesome blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak this year and tells Brian all about it. Along with that, Zach has moved to Alaska and has been going on some wild adventures. He talks about goats, brown bears, blacktails, caribou, sheep and more. It all makes for a wild podcast talking about all the adv...

In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Nathan Endicott. Nathan lives in Oregon and has a passion for bowhunting. He hunts a lot of different critters but his all time favorite are Columbian blacktails. They are such a difficult deer to hunt and Nathan has mastered it. He talks about instincts and how they play a huge role in chasing blacktails. He talks about the difficu...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jordan Christensen, from The Draw. Jordan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting the West. He knows a ton about units across the West, as well as drawings and tags. The guys have a great conversation about building a tag strategy out West. It's a multi-year thought process figuring out your goals and places you want to hunt. There are a bunch...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his November late-season mule deer hunts. It's been an epic fall and Brian shares great insight into finding big deer, stalking deer, mistakes and mindsets. He also talks about his plans for the off season and next year. It's a great story about grit, determination and self improvement. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Ea...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Cash Madden. Cash had great success this year on a great archery bull and a couple nice mulies. He did it all while solo backpack hunting. The guys talk about the mindset and some of the fear that comes with hunting solo. They talk about problem solving and coming out on top. They also visit about some tactics when hunting mule deer in different seasons...

This week on Eastmans Elevated, Brian sits down with Cody Rich. The guys have known each other for a long time but it's been awhile since they sat down for a podcast. Cody had an epic season and harvested a giant bull. The guys visit about that, onX scouting and tough seasons. Along with that, Cody also did an early season Sitka blacktail hunt on Kodiak. It's an awesome DIY adventure everyone can...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dillon Deitz. The guys talk about Dillon's season and how he has found a way to become proficient at hunting. His brand is Elk Don't Exist, but he seems to be finding them and talks about some of the changes he has made to find success. He talks about filming his hunts and how difficult and frustrating it can be. Along with that he talks about putting hi...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. The guys hunted a bunch together this season and they share their war stories. They talk about hunting with a partner and how they made it all work. They talk about Dillon's giant bull and just how tough it was to close a deal. It's a great episode this week on Eastmans Elevated. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastma...

In this episode of Eastmans Elevated Brian Barney sits down with Marlon Holden. Marlon finds consistency year after year on good bucks. Along with that he also harvested his first bull elk this season. The guys visit about some of his recent hunts and then get into what it takes to find success. They visit about the changing landscape of western hunting and how to adapt to it and enjoy the now. Th...

In this episode of Eastmans Elevated, Brian sits down with Vance Johnson. Vance is an Alberta resident and absolute go-getter. He's structured his life to be able to spend tons of time in the field and takes on a bunch of archery and rifle hunts every year. The guys talk about some of his big adventures including a recent goat hunt. Along with that they talk deer and elk strategy and how to seal t...

In this episode of Eastmans Elevated host, Brian Barney sits down with Chris Burandt. Chris is a professional snowmobiler and has a deep love for bowhunting adventures. This season Chris poured his all into an elk hunt and tells the story in its entirety. The details are so fresh and he goes through his scouting, mistakes he made, the hunt and more. It's an amazing hunting story and there is great...

In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Adam Cunningham. Adam is a young hunter that is getting after it. In fact, Adam and Brian were chasing the same bull in 2024. The guys visit about that and then talk over their elk hunting strategies. They have a great back and forth all about chasing critters across the West. It's a great conversation with Adam who is part of the...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Mike Mulligan. Mike has a wealth of knowledge about fitness, nutrition and chasing bulls. The guys have a great conversation talking about what it takes to be primed for the mountains. They break down nutrition and Brian asks the hard hitting questions like, "Can I have candy on a hunt?" They also talk over elk hunting and what it takes to find and kill...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Rob Mahaffey. Rob is an avid archery hunter and one of the founders of the South Dakota Antelope Foundation. Rob does a ton for conservation and the guys talk about being involved with the animals and the landscape we all love so much. They also talk about hunting antelope, stalking and more. A great episode this week as Rob is a wealth of knowledge. Ebe...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dallin Waddoups. Dallin is a young go-getter hunting antelope, mule deer and elk on public lands. The guy's dive into hunting each of these species and some of the tactics they use. They also chat about finding good areas, shot execution, target panic and more. A great conversation this week between a couple public land hunters. Eberlestock - https://bit...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Jaden Bales. The guys talk about the adventures they have coming up for the season. They get into elk hunting tactics as well as mule deer hunting tactics. Jaden is so knowledgeable and as usual, turns into a podcast host and starts asking Brian questions. It's a great episode this week on EE. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans F...

In this episode Brian Barney joins up with Jim Huntsman. Jim runs "The Western Huntsman Podcast" through Eastmans. He has been hunting elk and deer for a lot of years and is a wealth of knowledge. The guys share some experiences and lessons learned. They talk about improving their hunting skill set and seeing more success from it. Jim also talks about his upcoming hunts and shares his excitement....

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Jace Bauserman. Jace has a ton of experience bowhunting multiple different species all over the world. He knows how to consistently be successful and that's what the guys dive into. They talk about how doing difficult things helps develop the desired mental toughness needed for these tough hunts. They talk about the practice, the details and h...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy and hunting partner, Dillon Ness. Dillon kills big bulls consistently with his bow. The guys talk about the why of training and mentality. They also get into the moves they make to get these giants killed. You may be surprised but Dillon called both of his 2024 bulls into range and he describes the exact mood of the bulls and calls he used...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Ethan Escue. Ethan just wrapped up an early-season, high country deer hunt and arrowed a bomber buck. The guys talk over his prep, scouting and how it all went down. Ethan is super-calculated and has a process on how he goes about these western hunts. The guys discuss that and the details of the stalk that make the difference. An absolute must...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tony Trietch. Tony just released his new film for a giant bull he killed last season which also appears on the cover of Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal, issue #151. The guys talk about what it is like filming these hunts. They talk about the gear they use and the tactics to capture these hunts. They break down Tony's giant bull and the storyline and how he...

In this podcast Brian Barney sits down with Cole Herb. Cole runs Mountain Media and filmed a couple hunts for Brian last season, including his new film featuring a giant 7x7 bull elk. The guys talk about what it's like to film and hunt with Brian. They chat about the full-send attitude, along with the skill set required when making plays on animals. Brian and Cole also get into living a dream life...

In this episode, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. The guys start off the conversation by talking about building houses and the trades before they get into their favorite subject, hunting mule deer. They talk about learning all the different western states and how the draws work. Then they get into scouting and the skills it takes to be successful: mindset, instincts and shooti...

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Preston Ward. Preston is a physical therapist and the owner of Mountain Physio. He helps guys prepare themselves for the mountains and tough western hunts. Along with that he is a wealth of knowledge about injury prevention, rehab and mobility. He also lives and breathes the bowhunting lifestyle so he understands the demands as well as anyone. This is a...