ElkShape

Brandon McDonald joins the ElkShape squad on a spring bear hunt in Idaho.  We sit down and learn his backstory, how he became a successful real estate entrepreneur and why he started an archery YouTube channel.   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 e...

Jeremy Lopez lives in Wisconsin and comes out West each fall to hunt elk archery on public land. He's a full-time firefighter, has attended ElkShape Camp, Ryan Lampers' Elk Summit, and Total Archery Challenge Big Sky.  He's completed Mark Livesay's e-scouting course and dedicated himself to the process of becoming an elk hunter.  We pick his brain on what he's learned and how he's applied it in th...

WHY should you advertise your goals? Well, once you speak it out loud, you've initiated accountability. I keep a small circle and making sure they know what I am setting out to do holds me accountability and opens up further discussion on what steps to take daily that will lead to the big goal. Consistent small steps will build the necessary momentum to smash goals. So, have you identified your go...

2 episodes in one!  First we chat with Korbin Williams of Korbin's Archery and his bodyguard Big John - we cover the psychology of driven people and how he balances hunting and his family time. Next we sit down with Micah of Annihilator Broadheads and pick his brain on how he took an idea and got a proof of concept, then took it to market! Korbin's Archery on Instagram Annihilator Broadheads on In...

Recap of the 2021 ElkShape Camp season with Dirk 'The Bugler' Durham and Jeff Bynum.  This is a fun conversation centered around how to create the best possible version of yourself by leveraging your passions. Dirk Durham on Instagram Jeff Bynum on Instagram Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlet...

How to get an elk tag every year?  We are recording with CEO Jerrod Lile of Huntin' Fool and their Marketing PR manager Jessica Byers.  We cover tag allocation and how to deal with trolls and haters.  This is a fun listen as we navigate the changing hunting climate and social media. Jerrod Lile on Instagram Jessica Byers on Instagram Huntin' Fool on Instagram Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Excl...

Today we are recording with Austin Thomas who works in the hunting industry as a freelance creative... which means he snaps powerful images and captures amazing video as well as manages social media for companies.  We dive in on how he gets clients and manages his work flow, we even go behind the lens on some of his work and break down how he captured it. Image 1  Image 2 Image 3 Austin's Website...

Time to GEEK out on hunting boots, construction, application and which brand that is going to work for you!  All feet are not created equal so we decided to sit down with Kendal Card of Black Ovis and comb over all the things to consider when searching for the 'one' when it comes to boots! Crispi Boots Website & Social Video Asset on Crispi Boots Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The E...

Sitting down with a living legend today, recording LIVE from Lancaster, Pennsylvania with Bob Terwilliger.  Bob has been an elk guide for over 30 years, he's basically a real life cowboy and honestly a physical specimen.  He'll be turning 65 this year, but I don't think he's showing any signs of slowing down.  Today we work through an entire weekend of ElkShape Camp and get Bob's perspective on ho...

Today's podcast was recorded midway through an ElkShape Camp in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  We have several guests on this episode discussing how to battle Lyme disease, worst case altitude sickness, and of course curing target panic with Joel Turner.  We even have Beau from the podcast East Meets West on this episode to chat about his experience as a camper at ElkShape Camp. Joel Turner Jeff Bynum...

Today we're catching up with Coach P of Wilderness Athlete!  I met Coach back in 2006 when he first launched Wilderness Athlete and have always admired his approach to strength & conditioning.  We talk about the aging hunter and how to fuel your body for peak performance in the backcountry.  Coach P has a Master's degree in nutrition. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collectiv...

Today we are bringing back Brian Lynn of Sportmen's Alliance to discuss all the new hunting and trapping legislation that has popped in this new cycle of politics. LINK to Sportsmen's Alliance LINK to Previous Podcast with Brian Lynn Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purc...

So you lack on talent eh?  Same here, so we are talking with suffering enthusiast and carnivore consesseiur Drew Howerton.  Drew and I swap stories when it comes to training, shooting, and preparing for elk season.  We both hunt elk solo and discuss ways to make yourself better.  If you're needing some motivation this podcast will get you moving.  Remember, lacking talent is okay, but lacking work...

Let's discuss clothing systems for elk hunting with CEO of Pnuma Outdoors Cody Roberts.  We also have Will Cooper on the line from Pnuma and we're breaking down how to have a happy home when you're gone elk hunting.  What to look for in a hunting partner and what mistakes to avoid if you are new to elk hunting. ElkShape Camps 2021 Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective -...

Today is a really fun episode and might make you think about not only your current arrow setup, but possibly how to create more opportunity for yourself financially.   We are recording this podcast in Tennessee with a few friends that helped out with ElkShape Camp.  Brandon McDonald has a fantastic YouTube channel, Jimmy has a new venture in backcountry medicine, Willie is an absolute archery geek...

Their questions on elk hunting tactics for public land and our answers! ElkShape Camps 2021   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 - elkshape20 - 20% off first order   Bakcou eBikes...

Today we're hanging out prior to ElkShape Camp Texas and telling stories.  I am joined by my two buddies Dirk "The Bugler" Durham and Jeff Bynum.  Both of these studs are accomplished hunters and help me put on my ElkShape Camps across the US.  Today we chatting about Sasquatch or Bigfoot and covering some of our favorites tall tales from the mountains including Dirk's first ever Mountain Lion hun...

We are sitting down with Clint Whiting and dissecting Colorado elk hunting opportunity as well as discussing how to create more mental capacity for hunting.  Clint is an elk hunter, an elk hunting guide, and has a lot of reps chasing public land elk in Colorado.      LINK to Clint's Social Media   ElkShape Camps 2021   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our...

We are discussing broadheads with engineer and co-founder of Ironwill Outfitter's Bill Vanderheyden.  Bill is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to technical archery and tinkering with different set-ups for out West bowhunting.  Today we explore some of his laboratory penetration testing and I'm here to tell ya the results are very interesting!   LINK to Ironwill's Social Media   ElkShape Camps 2...

Today we're having a friendly discussion on the pros and cons of using mechanicals for elk specifically.  We are chatting with Matt Bateman of Grim Reaper Broadheads and finding out how mechanicals work and why he chooses to use them.  This is a very educational podcast and will give you some food for thought on the issue.   LINK to Grim Reaper's Social Media   ElkShape Camps 2021   Listeners of t...

Today we recorded one of my all time favorite episodes with Nick Hammond out of Springfield, OR.  He's a husband, father, and gym/studio owner.  He also bowhunts and has a contagious attitude full of positivity.  Listen along as we he explains how to overcome adversity...In 2020 his small business was shut down due to Covid-19 and his house was completely destroyed in a fire. LINK to Nick's Social...

Buckle up, we're talking public land elk hunting tactics with legendary elk scholar Paul Medel aka the ElkNut. LINK to ElkNut's Social Media LINK to Our First Podcast together  ElkShape Camps 2021   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   Vo...

Today is a super fun listen as we learn Jon Gabrio's story on how he became such a successful public land elk hunter.  We also dive deep on how to make your side hustle your main hustle as well as talk about how to get into the hunting industry. ElkShape Camps 2021   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderne...

Today we are talking to young professional archer Kyle Douglas of Ogden, UT.  He just opened up his own archery shop, we chat about becoming a business owner as well how COIVID has impacted the professional archery circuit in 2021.  LINK to Kyle's Social Media LINK to Our First Podcast together on his 2020 Vegas Win ElkShape Camps 2021   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collec...

Joining us today is legendary elk hunter and outdoorsman Guy Eastman of Powell, Wyoming.  He's here today to simplify the Wyoming Elk Draw Process. LINK to Eastman's Social Media ElkShape Camps 2021   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  ...