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Today we're recording with a very talented elk hunter from Wyoming who's the producer of the Eastman's Beyond the Grid TV series found on YouTube.  He's got a knack for finding big bulls on public land and capturing awesome stories from the backcountry. Under water Bow Shooting Video LINK to Beyond the Grid TV YouTube & Instagram LINK to our Bear Hunt Episode   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   Northwest Retention Systems - elkshape - free shipping & handling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've known Willi Schmidt of Pure Hunting for over 10 years.  He's a solid dude if not one of my most trusted allies in the hunting industry.  Willi and I have shared bear camp before and he even came to one of my ElkShape Camps to help out.  He's a super great guy with a very authentic and relatable hunting show.   LINK to our Bear Hunt Episode   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   Northwest Retention Systems - elkshape - free shipping & handling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about how to take your side hustle to the big leagues and go full time with it.  We're chatting with Tim Anderson owner of NW Retention Systems out of Port Angeles, WA.  He makes custom gun holsters and has for the past 4 years.  He's super close to being able to quit his 9-5 and pursue his dream full time.   NW Retention Systems Website | Discount Code elkshape to save on shipping/handling   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 recorded a 4 hour lecture on elk hunting success in February of 2020 in Oregon.  Dirk Durham and myself take the ElkShape Campers though an entire start to finish approach to elk hunting.  We start with acquiring tags, scouting, research all the way through public land elk hunting tactics.  This podcast is just under two hours and the rest of the lecture can be found over at the Elk Collective. 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

Being an entrepreneur sounds sexy, but today we dive into the behind the scenes hustle involved in creating a brand including a podcast.  We go over some best business practices and give listeners an inside look into Cody Rich and how he runs his businesses. Check out Backcountry Fuel Box and his Podcast.   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

Today's podcast is LIVE from Ryan Lampers' Western Hunting Summit.  This lecture excerpt is centered around identifying the areas at which you do not excel in when it comes to hunting.  Maybe it is animal behavior, land navigation, woodsman-ship, physical or mental preparedness.  This comes as a good reminder to work on your weaknesses not your strengths. 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

Adam pulls for 4 shifts back to back then heads out to the elk woods.  He's a resident of Wyoming and works for the Sheriff's department.  He has a knack for knocking down big bulls on public land and we investigate how he manages to be so consistent.  As a former collegiate football player he also shares insight on how he trains during the off-season. Follow Adam on Facebook  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

Here's to elk calling with a team, breaking down strategies to employ, and understanding the nuances behind each tactic.  Dirk and myself go over best practices for partner elk calling and answer questions live in front of the ElkShape Campers in Forth Worth, Texas. Follow Dirk 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

This is a GOLD podcast - lots of relevant questions about all things elk hunting get answered.  Jason Phelps and I take turns answering questions from a LIVE audience at ElkShape Camp Wisconsin.  There's some great nuggets on this episode when it comes to shooting under duress, backcountry gear, calling tactics and more.   Follow Phelps 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

Herd bulls are tricky so we're picking the brain of Trent Williams who's had some major success on public land arrowing 3 bulls over 350+... He breaks down some of his best practices when it comes to sealing the deal on older age class bulls.  This is a must listen before elk season and you're going to want these tactics in your bags of tricks come fall. Follow Trent 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

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