ElkShape

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  ...

Ok so you want to learn how to elk hunt better?  Find areas that don't attract your average hunter(s)... find where the elk will take refuge from pressure and do it all from your desktop.  Today my guest Mark Livesay and I sit down and discuss E-Scouting best practices and go over every state out West and where to invest in points and over-the-counter tags, this is a MUST LISTEN! LINK to Mark's So...

Today's podcast is dedicated to those wanting to conquer their fitness goals for 2021 ~ We held a fitness challenge during the entire month of December 2020 and got a chance to catch up with a couple of the winners. We go over sound training and nutritional advice, how to set-up 2021 for success, and learn from two studs that don't let loss of limb or plateaus get in their way! LINK to Andrew's So...

LET's GO!!!  Elk tag draw season is upon us friends.  Do you want to know the real draw odds and each states break down on tag allocation?  Of course you do.  Today we are talking with Scott Reekers of Eastman's Taghub to learn the ins and outs of securing your elk tag plus E-scouting tips and tactics. DISCOUNT CODE for TAGHUB: ELKSHAPE15 - 15% OFF MEMBERSHIP ElkShape Camps 2021 (discount code: YO...

So how do you tackle off-season practice?  How do you tune your bow rig and what's the secret sauce when it comes to becoming a better archer?  Today we are chatting with archery shop owner Blake Jerome of Triple X Archery.  He's also a very consistent elk hunter in Washington state and we pick his brain on all things!! **SHOW NOTES** LINK to Blakes Archery Shop ElkShape Camps 2021 (discount code:...

Today we are recording with Aron Snyder of Kifaru International.  This guy went from consultant, to sales rep, to President, and now co-owner of Kifaru in a short span of a few years.  We sit down and uncover Aron's entrepreneurial side.  **SHOW NOTES** LINK to Boot Fitter Tool ElkShape Camps 2021 (discount code: YOUTUBE saves you $50 off early bird pricing) The Elk Collective - Digital Education...

Today we are recording with Jake Maupin of Ascent Outdoors.  This guy is one of the most dedicated and successful public land DIY hunters I've ever met.  He's a wealth of knowledge and just an all around good dude!  Enjoy! ElkShape Camps 2021 (discount code: podcast saves you $50 off early bird pricing)   The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:   Wilderness Athle...

Today we're hanging out with a very accomplished target and bowhunting archer from Southeast Montana.  Yahsti has taken 23 of the 29 north American big game species with a bow and dives in all things technical archery and elk tactics. Yahsti Social Media ElkShape Camps 2021 (discount code: podcast saves you $50 off early bird pricing)   The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcas...

You had questions for the team at Mathews regarding their new 2021 bow launch, well today we're tackling them.  We are recording with Mark Hayes, an engineer for Mathews Archery Inc. and asking him all about the new bow rigs, what's different, what's improved and get to know some of the innovation that keeps Mathews in the front of the pack.  Mathews 2021 New Line-up Mark Hayes Social ElkShape Cam...

Today we're chatting with Sean DeGray owner and operator of Total Archery Challenge.   The Total Archery Challenge is one of the best outdoor archery events held in the most scenic venues across the United States.  Each course is professionally designed to test the marksmanship of all skill levels. Each event includes over 100 3D targets which challenge shooters to adjust for distances, angles and...

Finally we are having one of my favorite humans on the podcast, Mr. Santino Castellanos out of Colorado.  Today we diving in on how he got his two sons into elk hunting and go over their incredible public land elk hunts from 2020.  Santino and I have been friends for over 10 years and have shared a few hunts together. Check out his WEBSITE & INSTAGRAM The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the...

Today we're recording with Josh ( @probablyjosh ) and Baxter Bowman ( @baxterbowman ) from the BaxterBowman Podcast.  This duo has been busy documenting their journey of mentor and mentored through the elk hunting learning curve.  We go over best practices of mentorship and all the ups and downs of public land elk hunting. The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:...

Today I am going to break down my solo Montana archery elk hunt.  It was a one day hunt adventure.  I also go over tactics as well as things I learned from elk hunting three states in 2020 on general tags. The Elk Collective Website   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:   Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30     Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, us...