ElkShape

Dusty Alexander is a blue-collar style elk hunter from Texas. He attended an ElkShape Camp back in 2019, and since then has fine-tuned his e-scouting craft. On today's episode we dive into his strategy on planning his hunt from a desktop. Living 14 hours from the trailhead means he plans all of his team's moves from his keyboard. This is a fun listen as we go over his learning curve since attendin...

Today we're recording with a listener from Wisconsin named Jonathan who's big goal is to elk hunt in 2023. He understands he needs to lose a significant amount of weight in order to do this proper. Join us as we coach him up on a nutrition and fitness plan tailored to his goals. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodc...

Jeremy Graves is a strength & conditioning coach who loves to bowhunt. He's fairly new to archery, but is not stranger to preparing athletes for battle. On the weekdays he trains our best military athletes and on the weekends he travels with CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff conducting L1 certifications. Today, we're diving in on all things physical & mental toughness. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Ex...

Kurt Belding of Western Obsession Hunting TV joins us today to discuss off-season preparation, his new TOP PREDATOR challenge and how he balances things at home from a hunting standpoint. We also have a discount code for anyone wanting to enter the Top Predator challenge - elkshape20 - gets you $20 off registration. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Dig...

Tyler Benard is a Wyoming elk guide that has personally defended his clients from Grizzly attacks in the backcountry of Wyoming. Today we're discussing how to avoid bear conflicts and what happens when you have to shoot a federally protected grizzly. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% of...

Behind the scenes of an ElkShape Camp - Dan sits down with Joel Turner of SHOT-IQ, Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls and Mark Livesay of Treeline Academy to discuss what they're actually trying to sell. This episode is chalked full of tip and tactics as it pertains to your elk hunting skill set. Phelps Game Calls Discount 20% CODE - elkshape20 TreeLine Academy Discount $20 off CODE - elkshape SHOT-...

We are sitting down and recording with Kyle & Cooper from America's Off-Road Podcast. These are the guys responsible for helping me build my ultimate mobile elk hunting truck. If you hunt public land elk then you know the struggle of finding elk. I prefer to be extremely mobile and often change trailheads daily. Today, we are breaking down what upgrades I made to my truck in order to get into nast...

Today we are advising a fellow bowhunter on how to start his own gym. I have a lot of experience in this space so I figured I'd just record the conversation and see where it goes. If you're thinking about starting your own business I would highly encourage you to act sooner than later. I love seeing people succeed, especially when it creates more opportunity for them to go chase adventure and call...

Brian Rimsza from Arizona joining us today to discuss creative ways to locate elk while on the hunt. Brain is a longtime successful public land elk hunter and drops tons of knowledge from his decades of elk hunting experience. Check out Brian on IG here Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30%...

The use of dogs to help recover big game is something that doesn't get talked about much here out west. Today we are recording with Heath Brown and breaking down which states allow dogs and when to call for help. Here are the resources mentioned on the cast: Heath Brown Instagram Instagram @ontrackdeerrecovery Website is www.ontrackdeerrecovery.com Facebook Group is Rocky Mountain Big Game Recover...

After about 5 years, I finally got my archery mentor and coach Josh MF Jones to come on the podcast today. We get to know his story and how he's battled through the years as a husband, father, and small business owner. You can watch this episode on YouTube here. Josh's Instagram, Website and Archery Shop. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hu...

Brad Taylor of Backcountry Cardio joins us on the pod today to discuss all things backcountry conditioning and how to improve your performance. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, discount code elkshape30   Vortex Wear - elkshape - 20% off Apparel Pnuma Outdoors -...

Today we are recording from our 2022 ElkShape Camp in Wisconsin. We have most of our presenters on this podcast discussing everything from e-scouting, arrow & broadhead selection, backcountry medicine, nutrition and performance. We also breakdown what has and has not changed when it comes to elk hunting. Here's the line-up for the podcast today: Dirk Durham Jimmy Gruenewald Mark Livesay Bill Vande...

Logan Wimme is a young Wisconsin kid who moved out west to study forestry at University of Idaho. He started elk hunting as soon as he touched down in the Gem state. Logan has put two bulls on the ground in 2 seasons of public land elk hunting in north Idaho. We discuss how he's been able to have 100% success on public land when the average success rate hovers below 10%. There's some solid elk nug...

Sitting down with ElkShape Camp 2021 grad Johnathan aka RED BEAR OUTDOORS and breaking down his first season of archery elk hunting. We learn more about his story, how he works full time, has 5 kids and still makes time to pursue his Master's in Business. Johnathan is a passionate elk hunter, fitness junkie and we break down gear, elk strategy and public land etiquette. Listeners of the ElkShape P...

Today we are answering questions from YouTube, Instagram and Emails. Plus we're sitting down with Alex Miller from Wisconsin who's been cutting his teeth on public land Colorado for the last 2 seasons. We pour over his tactics and help him with his elk hunting portfolio. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wild...

Joining me LIVE on the podcast today is Jacob from Iowa. He's ready to make big changes in 2022 and we break down how to get started proper. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, discount code elkshape30   Vortex Wear - elkshape - 20% off Apparel Pnuma Outdoors - el...

Cable Smith is a dedicated outdoorsman, family man and is the host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show. Cable is based out of Texas and today, explains how to increase your opportunity by putting Texas at the top of your list. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, discoun...

Welcome to Season 5 of the ElkShape podcast. Today we're recording with Ryan Michler from Order of Man - a community and resource to become better at all facets of life, from self-mastery to family, from money to contribution, and everywhere in between. We discuss the road to success in 2022 and some of his upcoming projects including a new podcast hosted by his son Breckon. Listeners of the ElkSh...

Today we are road tripping back home from an Arizona Late Season archery elk hunt. We recap the 7 day experience plus we talk all about how to have more time for hunting by becoming a time chaser, not a money chaser. Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season! EARLY BIRD PRICES END 12/31/2021: eScouting with Mark Livesay Broadhead tuning with Ironwill Bill Mental Preparedness with me E...

Cellular trail cameras have been out for quite some time, however 2021 was the first year I started using them out West. Today we sit down with Trent Marsh of Spypoint Trail Cameras and learn on how to best utilize cameras for out West hunting. Trent handles the marketing and messaging over at Spypoint, he's also a family man and avid outdoor enthusiast. Spypoint Insider's Club Spypoint App Where...

I was invited to hunt South Texas with the Pnuma Outdoors Recon Team late October 2021. The initial invitation was for axis deer, hogs and possibly some whitetail does. I didn't flinch at the opportunity, especially since the hunt was at the end of October when I historically don't have much going on for hunts. This turned out to be one of the greatest hunts I've ever been on and I ended up shooti...

Part 4 of this series highlighting the popularity of elk hunting and examining how the resource gets allocated. Today we're discussing NM ePlus program with Kerrie Cox Romero, executive director of the NM Outfitter Association. This is a fun conversation and we tackle some of the grey areas of the landowner tag allocation, outfitter tag allocation and few other "misconceptions." Kerrie does a grea...

Today we're announcing the PRESALE winners of the ElkShape Camp giveaways plus some clap back time on Matt Rinella who vocalized his disdain for ElkShape. Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season! EARLY BIRD PRICES END 12/31/2021: eScouting with Mark Livesay Broadhead tuning with Ironwill Bill Mental Preparedness with me Elk vocalizations with Dirk Durham Shot Process with Joel Turne...

Lane Walter is a full-time FireFighter near Denver, CO and an avid bowhunter who has traveled the globe pursing adventure. Lane and I chat about some of his day-to-day as a career first responder, being a family man and how he's managed to side hustle with a video camera in the hunting industry. Lane is a phenomenal archery and photographer. We talk about elk hunting in Colorado and how there coul...