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Tim Connor is currently the producer for the ElkShape YouTube Channel.  Since he's stepped in we've more than doubled our YouTube subscriber base with consistent quality videos.  Today we cover the ends and outs of running the channel and learn more about his story. Follow Tim on Instagram  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, use the discount code elkshape Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Kane from Hunt the Top joins us today to cover pack goats for the backcountry - choosing your hunting partner(s) wisely and how to lead your family with biblical values in today's chaotic world. Follow Hunt the Top on Instagram and YouTube   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, use the discount code elkshape Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are talking with former archery pro shop owner and avid ultra-marathon runner Cory Miller of PSE.  We are discussing how he came down with Rhabdomyolysis from exercising and ways to prevent this from happening.  Follow Corey on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape MORE Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine picking up the best set of elk sheds (380+) and stumbling upon a wolf den full of brand new pups that cannot open up their eyes, and their mom just a few feet away... Today we're recording with Scott Salmon out of Washington state.  He's a blue collar family man with pure fire for elk hunting and shed hunting.  We discuss lots of fun topics on today's podcast and even go over his limited entry muzzleloader elk tag in WA from a few years back. Follow Scott on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape MORE Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   Cr

Brian Barney from Ennis, Montana is a world class public land bowhunter.  He is an exceptional archer, fly fisherman and husband/father.  He's extremely talented but also hard working.  We dive into his mindset and how he prepares for hunting season each fall. Follow Brian on Instagram LINK to his PODCAST The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are learning from a successful entrepreneurial elk hunter family man named Kyle Ostrand.  His desire to succeed is undeniable and we dive into his best practices as a former guide and how that molded his approach for killing big bulls out west. Follow Kyle on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are announcing the launch of the Elk Collective with Jason Phelps, Dirk Durham and Jon Gabrio. Follow The Elk Collective on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're conducting a LIVE Q&A session with campers from the ElkShape Camp Colorado Camp.  We have Dirk Durham, Aron Snyder, Jeff Bynum, and Frank Peralta on the panel.  The audience is asking several elk related questions and the entire squad gives their perspective. Follow Kifarucast on Instagram The Elk Collective Website Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Jackson is a die hard elk hunter from Southeast Washington.  He's also the owner of Solvid camera systems that allow you to self film your own hunts.  We also learn about his run in with the Meateater Inc. crew while elk hunting in Washington state.  This is a fun episode chalked full of little nuggets of elk knowledge bombs.  You can watch the Meateater Inc. episode we refer to via Netflix, Season 8, Episode 2. Here's the Meateater Podcast where they talk about the hunt referenced in the show. Solvid Elk Hunt Video Solvid Website - Call to action - 10% off at checkout Code: elkshape Follow Solvid on Instagram Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off

2020 elk season plans are starting to take place so today we record with Ben Gorman to better understand elk hunting tactics and scouting.  We go over some of his proven tactics when it comes to scouting for elk and making several plans to execute come fall. Ben owns and operates Shednecks Apparel & Gear Brand as well as Hunt Planner for the state of Wyoming. Follow Ben on Instagram Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  NEW LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Denver, CO - June 12-14th 1 Spot Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 3 Spots Remain, LINK Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakco

Elk hunting in Washington State is very difficult.  You have to choose which side of the state you want to hunt (East or West).  Then you have to choose your exclusive weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle).  Seasons are very short compared to other states out west.  Draw odds are bleak for residents and nonresidents have to buy an elk tag/license just to be able to apply.  There's a lot of room for improvement when it comes to managing the elk herds of Washington State.  Today, we dissect their management systems and offer up a few solutions to the problem. Follow Jacob the intern on Instagram Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  NEW LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Denver, CO - June 12-14th 1 Spot Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th

Today we bring on Dirk Durham aka The Bugler and get to know his outlook for the 2020 elk season.  We even go LIVE on Instagram and answer questions and go over tactics.  Dirk is a great family man and elk assassin.  It's always fun to chat all things elk hunting and get to know him even better. Follow Dirk on Instagram or check out his YouTube Channel. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  NEW LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Denver, CO - June 12-14th 1 Spot Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 3 Spots Remain, LINK STEVENS PASS, WA - July 24th-26th Registration is open, LINK Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike

Today we record on the road driving back home from a bomb run bear hunt, my good buddy Jake Webb jumps on the podcast to share how he's basically crushed the elk hunting learning curve.  Jake is a father and blue collar hard working elk hunter who has punched elk tags in Montana two years in a row.  We dissect his approach to solo elk hunting in the backcountry, his gear failures and successes, and finally we uncover how he got into 'ElkShape' and stayed there. Follow Jake on Instagram here Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Treeline Academy use the code elkshape and save a few more bucks on the launch price  Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  NEW LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Denver, CO - June 12-14th 1 Spot Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 3 Spots Remain, LINK STEVENS PASS, WA - July 24th-26th Registration is open, LINK Listen

E Scouting is basically a relatively new approach to understanding your potential elk areas via a desktop computer.  Rather than waiting for the snow to melt in your elk areas so you can get boots on the ground, why not utilize a computer and explore new elk areas.  Unfortunately, there's often a bit of confusion when the subject comes up, so, today we bring on subject matter expert Mark Livesay of Treeline Academy to break down some of the best practices when it comes to creating a digital strategic hunt plan for the fall.  We cover tools of the trade like Google Earth and Basemap, as well as what to look for while studying a variety of maps and terrain. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Follow Mark on Instagram here Treeline Academy use the code elkshape and save a few more bucks on the launch price  Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  NEW LIVE E

Today we explore the digital mapping platform BASEMAP with their business developer Ed Gramza.  We pour over their layering features from the desktop to mobile application versions.  Ed is from Wisconsin and previously worked at onXhunt and now is a integral part of the BASEMAP team.  We talk best practices from a digital scouting perspective. Follow BASEMAP on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  NEW LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: STEVENS PASS, WA - July 24th-26th Registration is open, LINK Denver, CO - June 12-14th 2 Spots Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 4 Spots Remain, LINK Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 -

George Bettas holds a PhD from Washington State University, has elk hunted over 50 years, and has held several influential positions with conservation agencies such as Boone & Crockett, The Mule Deer Foundation, Chair of the Board for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and contributing editor of Western Hunter magazine.  Today we talk about the history of elk hunting from Montana to the state of Washington, we talk bears and wolves as well.  George is a living legend when it comes to conservation.  Follow George on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Vancouver, WA - May 9-10th Registration is open, LINK Denver, CO - June 12-14th 3 Spots Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 5 Spots Remain, LINK Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website stor

Yes we are sitting down with Kyle Douglas, the 23 year old phenom who just recently won the 2002 Vegas Shoot - The largest and most prestigious indoor archery tournament in the World.  Kyle is also a bowhunter who loves elk hunting so today we record on all things the Vegas shoot, technical archery for bowhunting and backcountry elk hunting tactics. Follow Kyle on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Vancouver, WA - May 9-10th Registration is open, LINK Denver, CO - June 12-14th 3 Spots Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 5 Spots Remain, LINK Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off

We record a conversation with Austin Caldwell aka CALI BOWHUNTER who resides in the Bay Area.  We learn his story growing up in an archery shop, his bowhunting adventures in California and his amazing body transformation. Follow CALI BOWHUNTER on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  LIVE ElkShape Camp DATES & LINKS: Vancouver, WA - May 9-10th Registration is open, LINK Denver, CO - June 12-14th 3 Spots Remain LINK La Crosse, WI - July 10-12th 5 Spots Remain, LINK Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are exploring best practices when it comes to fitness and insuring your shoulders are bulletproof.  We're interviewing Christian Williams of Archery Strong on his fitness and injury prevention programs. We get to know his story as a fitness professional and die hard whitetail hunter from Pennsylvania.    Follow Archery Strong on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order   CrossOver Symmetry - elkshape20 - $20 off any order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well today is a bonus cast with my buddy Dave who co-owns Bakcou eBikes out of Utah.  We shoot the breeze, talk about his hunting adventures and how they started an eBike company.  We dive into the different types of bikes out there, and how they can enhance your hunting adventures. Follow Bakcou on Instagram here Wilderness Athlete has a SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners: 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   LINK to ElkShape Camp Online  Listener Discount Codes: Black Ovis - ELKSHAPE - 20% off website store    Lakewood Products - elkshape2020 - 10% off any online order   Klymit - elkshape20 - 20% off any online order   Bakcou eBikes - elkshape400 - $400 off any bike order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices