Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast

In episode #37 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar dive into their final prep leading into hunting season. They talk about what that looks like for them. They get into e-scouting, hunt dates, weather and logistics. They dive into archery practice, broadheads and sight tapes. They go in depth on everything they are doing to give themselves the best chance at success.

In episode #36 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for the second part of the question and answer. There are some great conversations in this episode. The guys talk over elk, mule deer and antelope. They also chat about arrows, broadheads and their practice routines. Tons of great info in today's podcast and it's in rapid-fire with new questions throughout.

In episode #35 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for a question and answer episode of Life of a Bowhunter.  They get questions of all sorts about elk, deer and antelope. They talk about stalking tactics, using stock and keeping safe in Grizzly country. They dive into arrow set ups, broadheads and more. It makes for a good episode as its rapid fire from audien...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast. The guys visit about Dans latest bear hunt. They then dive into hunting mule deer. They talk about the different seasons and how pressure affects their patterns. They talk about August through November and how their tactics change. They also get into elk and some similarities to hunting mule deer.  Also, some antelope...

In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another Eastmans' Life of a Bowhunter episode. Dan is just getting back from a bowhunt in Hawaii and Brian has been bowhunting bears really hard. These experiences make for great podcasts as everything is so fresh in the guy's heads. They chat about mistakes they have made and how good they have to be to get in close. They talk about winds,...

In episode #32 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian and Dan continue the conversation they had last week on Eastmans' Elevated. This time they get into the nuances of stalking and calling sequences. They talk about targeting herd bulls and how to move on large groups of elk. The guys also discuss calling; what works well and what doesn't. This is a fantastic episode all about hunting big bull...

This week Brian and Dan catch up for another EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter. The guys visit about the draws and some incredible tags that have been drawn. They talk about filling up their schedules with adventurous hunts. You can hear about their strategy this season and what they are excited about. They also talk about drive, improvement and mindset. A great podcast this week on EBJ.

In episode #30 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney has on Jaden Bales of Wyoming Wildlife Federation. Jaden is a wealth of knowledge and such a go-getter when it comes to western hunting. The guys talk over a Wyoming statewide raffle tag that is good for elk, deer or antelope. Then they get into targeting big bulls and how they make high percentage moves on them. Over the past few wee...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast. Dan is just getting back from a big adventure hunt and Brian is starting his quest for a spring bear. The guys recap Dan's adventure and really get into self-improvement and finding consistent success with a bow. They talk about how to get better at hunting elk and mule deer and how to gain bowhunting savvy. This is a...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down and talk about Dan's upcoming trip to New Zealand for red stag and the logistics that go along with it. Then they get into their hunt plans and how they break down a unit once they've drawn a tag. They chat about breaking the unit down and trying to find likely places for critters, and about timing, weather, curve balls and more. It's a great Life of A Bowhun...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down with Charles Witwam and Dan Gates.  These guys are leading the fight in Colorado and all western states to protect hunting.  They talk about the Colorado mountain lion and Bobcat ban and why it's so important that we get involved and stay informed. These guys are intelligent and well spoken and explain what we are up against.  This is an important conversatio...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down with the guys from Raised Hunting . Warren and David are a father/son duo and love to get after it. Their background is giant whitetails but they are all in on western species like elk and mule deer too. The guys have a great conversation set around western hunting and what it takes to find success.   Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal Podcast Sponsors Eberlestock...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down with Josh Fields. These guys love to hunt elk with their bows and that's what today's conversation is all about. They talk about calling, reading a bull's attitude, where to call from and more. They also talk about good elk hunting skills and the tactics to take your hunting to the next level. If you love to chase elk, this is the podcast for you! A Big Thank...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for an in depth conversation all about Mule deer and ELk.  It's not easy to get into bowrange of trophy critters and this week the guys break down the stalk.  They talk about when they choose to stalk and when they will hold off. They talk about seizing opportunities while also not forcing shots or bad angles. They talk about experience, instincts and and get...

In this episode Dan and Brian sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter podcast episode. They break down their gear systems and what they are looking to upgrade this season. They talk over their bows in depth and what is bringing them accuracy and confidence. They then go into their clothing systems for different seasons. Finally, the fellas answer some listener questions asked through social media...

 In this episode Brian and Dan catch up for another podcast. They start by talking about how it's tough to come into a hunt at 100%. It can be a cold or a back tweak or something that happens at home or work and has you mentally distracted. They talk about how they do everything in their power to avoid this but sometimes it just happens. Then they dive deep into their application strategies out We...

In this episode, Brian and Dan have a conversation to catch up. They discuss Dan's recent visit to Texas for deer hunting. They also delve into Brian's habit of chasing cats, which leads to discussing the control of predators. They talk about the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado and what it means for the state. They also discuss ways in which sportsmen can protect hunting, which they both love...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for a conversation all about western applications.  They talk over their own strategy and how they get quality tags.  They also answer listener questions all about applications.  They talk about 0 point or OTC tags, low point tags and the tough to draw lotto tags.  They dive into research and tools you can use to find the right tag that fits your wants and cr...

In this episode Dan and Brian link up for another episode. Dan is just coming off a successful whitetail rut hunt and Brian has been after rutting mulies. The guys break down what they have done right and mistakes they have made. Also, they discuss how dang hard it is to get a rutting buck to stop moving. This podcast is full of close calls, great insight and excitement. The lessons learned in thi...

In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for another EBJ, Life Of A Bowhunter.  The guys do a Q and A this week and it's a fantastic episode.  They talk over a wide variety of topics asked by the audience through social media. It makes for some great content as they dive into over 20 different questions. It sparks conversation between the two and some great information comes out of it. It's a long e...

In this episode Brian and Dan get together for a catchup conversation about their fall hunts so far. The guys have not recorded in a bit as they have both been so busy chasing critters. They chat over Dan filming a bunch of elk hunts along with Guy's moose hunt. Brian talks about his recent muley hunting trips and the challenges he's  faced. They talk a lot about how  to be able to adapt on a hunt...

In this episode Brian sits down with Jarrod Wirth and Charles Lemmon from Juniper Mountain Coffee.  These guys are great, blue collar outdoorsman.  The guys talk over entrepreneurship to start the podcast and what separates Juniper Mountain Coffee from the competition. From there they talk over western hunting as Jarrod harvested a great 6 point bull this season with his bow. He has a great unders...

In this episode Brian and Dan catch up with each other on their success this season.  Its been a while since they have recorded so they talk about some of their adventures from this season. They talk about elk hunting and the difference between low pressure and high pressure elk. They talk about their stategies and how they have worked this season. Along with that they talk about the winds, thick...

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast.  He talks about elk hunting and how to become proficient at harvesting big bulls. He tells the story of his season and highlights; what he has done right and what he has done wrong. He then talks about what to focus on the rest of this season and into the off season to become consistently successful. This is a great solo podcast from Brian while...

In this episode Dan and Brian sit down for another episode of EBJ.  Today the guys talk about having grit during season.  They discuss how hunts rarely work out as planned and how a bowhunter has to have tenacity.  They talk about being able to adapt and make good decisions. This is such a good podast and is perfect timing as we are in the heart of bowhunting season's out west.     Follow us on so...