ElkShape

Today we're recording with a blue collar elk hunter out of Oregon. Cameron has been elk hunting with archery tackle for 3 seasons and has managed to put 4 elk on the ground. We go over how he crushed the odds and discuss his struggle to keep weight off in the off-season. Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season! We just launched our Early Bird prices: eScouting with Mark Livesay Broa...

Today we're checking back in with complete noob elk hunter Ben Dziwulski from WODPREP. He experienced 2 full weeks of public land elk hunting in Colorado. We find out how he prepared physically for the rigors of elk hunting and we dive into his fitness and nutrition. Ben is an amazing athlete and coach, and now he's completely hooked on trying to fill his freezer with organic protein called elk me...

Today we are recording with: Marcus Strange - Montana Wildlife Federation John Sullivan - Montana BHA Chair / Volunteer Andrew Posewitz - Hardcore Montana Elk Hunter We are discussing Montana elk tag allocation. Proposed changes that will take tags away from the general tag hunter and how to navigate the possibility of Montana elk hunting going towards a similar model that New Mexico has in place!...

Today we are recording with Jesse Deubel, the executive director for New Mexico Wildlife Federation and Ray Trejo. Both guests are passionate elk hunters who reside in New Mexico, we are extending the conversation of how New Mexico continues to support the privatization of elk hunting. If you are a regular blue-collar elk hunter, resident or non-resident, this is an important podcast to educate yo...

Today we are discussing the EPLUS program of the state of New Mexico. Special guest Joel Gay from New Mexico breaks down why he and the BHA NM chapter are strongly opposing the current structure that ends up yielding 13,000 elk tags in the hands of private landowners in New Mexico. Joel's Articles: NM Elk Tags - There Must Be A Better Way EPLUS Could Be Up For A Change in 2022 More Resources: Reso...

Today is an episode that should stand the test of time as a valuable asset. The aim of this episode is to share wisdom that comes from experience. Maybe you're a new elk hunter or are looking for mentorship, today's knowledge bombs will undoubtedly help you make a better shot selection. Dirk's Social Phelps Game Calls Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season! We just launched our Ear...

Hunter McWaters went on his first ever elk hunt with Dan in 2021.  He was hired to be a videographer, Dan & Hunter discuss their 10 day adventure, all the crazy they witnessed, and learn from Hunter on what it's like being an flatlander and coming out West to film an elk hunt with ElkShape. Hunter's Instagram & Podcast Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our E...

We asked our listeners to write in about their '21 Elk Season - share their success and failures, what they learned and how this podcast might have played a role in their adventures out west.  This was so much fun to record, I cannot thank you all enough for all your submissions. Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices: eScouting with Mark Li...

I'm stoked to share some of our adventures in today's podcast, I've been on the road quite a bit since season kicked off and so I wanted share some of the struggle that comes with public land hunting. This episode is a full recap of our NM Elk Hunting experience. Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices: eScouting with Mark Livesay Broadhead t...

I'm stoked to share some of our adventures in today's podcast, I've been on the road quite a bit since season kicked off and so I wanted share some of the struggle that comes with public land hunting. Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices: eScouting with Mark Livesay Broadhead tuning with Ironwill Bill Mental Preparedness with me Elk vocali...

Today we are recording with COO of REP FITNESS Jon Little.  Jon attended our first ever ElkShape Camp 3 years ago and since then has been putting multiple elk down each season.  He's also stepped up his fitness game getting into the best shape of his life.  We talk to Jon about his best practices, dive into created the best garage gym and how to maximize your hunt. Check out the lineup for the 202...

Welcome to a very special episode, number 200!  THANK YOU for all the support this past 4 seasons of the podcast! Today we're recording with Will Cooper of Pnuma Outdoors, check out their podcast here.   We are going to dissect the Do's & Don'ts of public land elk hunting! Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices: eScouting with Mark Livesay B...

Bottom line, everything on a hunt starts from the ground up, today we're chatting with Sheepfeet founder Caleb on everything elk hunting and foot care.   Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices: eScouting with Mark Livesay Broadhead tuning with Ironwill Bill Mental toughness with me Elk vocalizations with Dirk Durham Shot Process with Joel Tu...

Cody McCarthy is a stud - everything he does is with intense passion!  I started training Cody when he was maybe 12 or 13 years old, right after he had just killed his first bull with a bow.  In fact, his first bull he ever called in was at age 8.  This guy is amazing, humble and now the RMEF World Elk Calling Champion! Cody's Instagram Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We j...

Chris J Hood is a professional photographer with contracts with Bass Pro, Cabela's & Sportsman's Warehouse.  He's also a veteran herd bull elk killer and we dive in on his best practices including putting the calls away.   LINK to Chris J Hood Instagram   Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our PRESALE and we're giving away: LIFETIME onX Hunt ELITE Membership...

Recorded a FUN conversation with identical twins Nathan & Thomas Krick out of Nebraska...  Not only do they work together in the digital hunting media space, but they also own Kansas whitetail ground together.  Both bros have the same draw length and elk hunt together in Colorado!   We talk about their New Hunter mentorship program as well as some of the ethics and new hunting regulations that are...

SWAPcast with Baxter Bowmen - these guys are awesome and have a unique podcast about mentoring new elk hunters.  Today they interview me on how to avoid making mistakes while elk hunting.  We also cover some hunting tactics, nutrition and performance in the backcountry. LINK to the Baxter Bowmen Podcast LINK to the NYT Black Rifle article Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We...

Ryan Gonzales emailed me that he was RE-thinking his career choice as a strength & conditioning coach.  We chat about the pros and cons, how to crush the weekends when that's all ya got for September hunting.  We even dig in on his recommendations on programming, workouts, intensity as it pertains to getting into #ELKSHAPE   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 of...

Dayna Monroe is a badass bowhuntress from Colorado, she runs the marketing department for Kifaru International, crushes the gym and lives life to the fullest.  Join us as we get to know her story better. Follow Dayna on IG Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, disco...

Join us on a 3 Day Road Trip to MONTANA - we chat with camera man Jake Webb as we break down how we spend our summer months preparing for elk season!  There's some great tips on trail cameras, evaluating elk country and maximizing your archery practice. Follow Jake on IG Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wild...

Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our PRESALE and we're giving away: LIFETIME onX Hunt ELITE Membership Colorado Elk Tag from Phelps Game Calls Alaska Black Bear Hunt Spring '22 with Huntin' Food, ElkShape, The winner & a guest Texas Pig, Turkey and Axis Hunt with ElkShape and Pnuma Official $50 to BlackOvis.com eBike adventure ride with ElkShape & Bakcou VI...

All your questions answered on backcountry gear and systems with vetted subject matter expert John Barklow.  John just launched Knowledge From Storms - a web based platform dedicated to education folks on backcountry survival when it comes to hunting and skiing.  John is the Product Manager for Sitka Gear and one of the most dedicated bowhunters you'll ever meet. Follow Barklow on IG Listeners of...

Bringing back on a good man by the name of Dan Solsman out of Nampa, Idaho.  Dan is one of the hardest workers around, and he's no stranger to success when it comes to archery elk hunting.  In fact, he's batting a thousand by going 6 for 6 archery elk hunting on pubic ground Idaho. In 2020, Dan was deployed overseas and missed all of hunting season while serving our country.  He talks about dialin...

Today we have Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete on the pod to break down what we can do to maximize our performance in the backcountry.  Kevin is a very fit and health conscious hunter residing in Arizona.  We also go ove AZ elk tag strategy, backcountry nutrition, and which boxes to check leading up to the fall regarding training methodology. Follow Kevin on Instagram Follow Wilderness Athlet...

Ben Dziwulski is a former CrossFit gym owner and now makes a living coaching thousands of folks virtually through Wod Prep.  He got the itch to put his fitness to use in the mountains via elk hunting and is gearing up for his first ever September, chasing elk with a bow. We sit down and get to know his entrepreneurial background and his plans to prepare for the fall of 2021 as a brand new archery...