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Russ Meyer is one of the most dedicated public land bowhunters you'll ever meet!  With over 40 years of experience and some competitive archery years under his belt, he's a wealth of knowledge.  Today we covering spring bear hunting questions from listeners and learning about how Russ runs his proven spring program in Idaho.  Russ also owns Outdoors International which is a hunt planning service.    Follow Russ on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camps 4.0 Redmond, OR - Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK You can do our camp online by going HERE!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're getting to know Trail Kreitzer from Cedar City, Utah.  Trail works for GoHunt.com and is a gear junkie!  We revisit his 2019 hunting adventures, break down his approach to archery hunting, and we finish with some great intel on the Wyoming and Arizona Elk draw application strategy. Follow Trail on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camps 4.0 Redmond, OR - Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK You can do our camp online by going HERE!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are sitting down with a 5th generation houndsman and public land elk hunting connoisseur.  Rusty has an awesome story of leaving behind a corporate job that only offered more moves up the ladder with less time to hunt.  We dive in on how he had the courage to exit the corporate world and go into door-to-door sales, which allows him plenty of time to be with his family and recreate in the great outdoors.  Rusty is a solid dude with tons of elk hunting and hound hunting experience. Follow Rusty on Instagram His YouTube Channel LIVE ElkShape Camps 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK 4.0 Redmond, OR - Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK You can do our camp online by going HERE!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we catch up with the CEO of Huntin' Fool Jerrod Lile.  We cover his background as an elk hunter and how he became the CEO of Huntin' Fool.  We learn more about what they offer at Huntin' Fool and break down the Wyoming & Arizona application strategies. FREE consult with Huntin' Food Adviser, mention the ElkShape Podcast, PH # 435-865-1020 Follow Jerrod on Instagram   LIVE ElkShape Camps 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK You can do our camp online by going HERE!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridger Miller is a husband, father, and teacher/head swimming and diving coach at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, WY. He's a former collegiate swimmer, current endurance athlete and avid shed hunter.  He also hunts as hard an anyone we've come across, but Bridger is obsessed with performance.  He says, "Performance is super important to all of us, whether it’s hunting or daily routine as a father, husband and professional. I enjoy trying to make the most of every opportunity. Limited time presents a unique challenge when hunting. Still have a lot to learn and I find enjoyment each season reflecting and trying to find ways to become a better hunter and outdoorsman. Most of these lessons come from failure... brutal but needed!" So let's dive in with Bridger and work on elevating our mindset for 2020! Follow Bridger on Instagram   LIVE ElkShape Camps 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK

Ron is an accomplished bowhunter, writer, editor and conservationist. He is active in his state bowhunting organization and with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. He has multiple Pope and Young entries from several states. For the past 20 years he has documented his adventures, writing for a variety of outdoor magazines and websites. He is the former editor and columnist for Extreme Elk Magazine. His first big game experience came when he was 19, bowhunting for the first time in Wyoming and harvesting a fork-horn mule deer. That solidified his passion for bowhunting. A few years later when he shot his first bull elk with a bow, a new obsession began. Ron is passionate about elk and is a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and served years as a committee member and then Chapter Chairman for a couple of years. He also served on an elk working group for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Ron is from Cody, Wyoming, married with one son, who served in the Air Force for 6 years including two dep

Today we chat with Josh Bailey originally from Kentucky.  Josh is in his mid 30's and has done what many wish they could do.  He quit his comfortable and cushy corporate job to chase his dream of being a fitness coach.  We talk about his eight year elk hunting journey in Montana as well as his philosophy on getting in shape for elk hunting.  Josh owns his own CrossFit gym in Bellevue, Washington.  He's married, has a couple of dogs and lives to be outdoors chasing bugles. Follow him on Instagram Grey Coast CrossFit LIVE ElkShape Camps 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK You can do our camp online by going HERE! ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF Learn

Today we chat with Will Hoffman out of Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He's in his late 20's and spends all his free time shed hunting and scouting for the fall.  Will was lucky enough to draw a November rifle tag in Idaho this past year.  He put all his energy into learning the huge area and narrowing down where to find a big bull.  We go over how he and his buddy tackled the task of finding a needle in a haystack.  Will lives a disciplined and passionate outdoor lifestyle and is a regular guy like many of our guests.  This podcast is dedicated to ordinary elk hunters with extraordinary drive to be successful. Follow him on Instagram Here's his YouTube Channel LIVE ElkShape Camps 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration

Steve picked up a bow in his late twenties and immediately jumped into the deep end.  This is a fun session learning how he got his start elk hunting in Montana to all his adventures this year punching 4 mule deer tags in 4 states.  Steve is a blue collar pipe welder from California with an insatiable appetite for adventure and financial freedom. Follow him on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp ONLINE, Learn more HERE! ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon

Mike Dorning is a husband, father, and miner from Idaho.  He's racked up several successful over-the-counter archery elk seasons hunting solo.  We explore his best practices for successfully punching his tag every fall in the Idaho backcountry.  Mike is full of hard work and discipline, he's the perfect guest to bring in our 100th episode. Follow him on Instagram LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 7.0 La Crosse, WI - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF     Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Trey Hostetler is a 24 year old commercial roofer from Missouri (originally from Arkansas) who picked up a bow two years ago.  His dream has been to come out West and chase bugles on public land.  We dive into how he got his start and his 2 year journey to punching his first ever elk tag in the Cowboy state.  This is an inspiring episode on how to make it happen and just for your dreams. Link to Trey's YouTube Video Follow him on Instagram **Discount Code** FLASH - Save $99 on registration to ElkShape Camp 3.0 in Spokane, WA.  January 24-26th, 2020  LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 5.0 Boerne, TX - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 6.0 Roanoke, TX - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 9.0 Vancouver, WA - Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more 

Today we're record with Steve Flores, a longtime outdoor writer and public land mountain buck connoisseur.  He's a family man that resides in Western Virginia and has cut his teeth on public land elk hunting in Idaho for the last few years.  We uncover his journey, what led to his early success and what areas he can improve upon for his next big fall adventure in the Rockies. Links to some of Steve's Articles Follow him on Instagram **Discount Code** FLASH - Save $99 on registration to ElkShape Camp 3.0 in Spokane, WA.  January 24-26th, 2020  LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF BACKCO

Ryan Petzold was and is a diehard stealhead angler, but he discovered elk hunting through digital platforms and became intrigued.  After doing some research and picking up a bow, he doubled down and came to ElkShape Camp in 2.0 Ryan embarked on his first ever SOLO archery elk hunt in Montana this last fall and we cover all the hard earned lessons and all the little victories along the way.  This is a unique angle on the elk hunting learning curve, we dive right into Ryan's journey and go over his best practices and what he can work on for the next season. LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 Spokane, WA - Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 4.0 Redmond, OR - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK LIVE ElkShape Camp 8.0 Denver, CO - Early Bird Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF

Can you relate to blue collar elk hunters that get their tags at Walmart?  Same here, so we record with a Washingtonian blue collar lineman who hunts hard when he's not climbing power poles.  Trevor Tramblie is just like the rest of us, a die hard elk hunter with an incredible appetite to chase elk in wild landscapes.  He recently had successful hunts in WA, ID and NM.  We talk about his tactics and year round pursuit of September. LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 - Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are dedicating this episode for anyone stuck in the elk hunting learning curve... my journey was a long five years of bowhunting elk before I finally was successful.  Today we sit down with Anthony Padilla, a blue collar family man who's struggling to seal the deal on public land elk hunting.  We go through his journey and work together to create a road map for his 2020 success. LIVE ElkShape Camp 3.0 - Registration is open, LINK ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off expires 10/31/2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Dan breaks down his archery elk hunting season, what he experienced and how to create a road map for success in 2020. ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off expires 10/31/2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are roughly 80,000 elk hunters in Idaho - I'm asking you all to make this episode a priority.  Around 600 wolves have been harvested in the last two years in Idaho and that's largely due to trapping.  That may sound like a lot, but if you peel back some layers you'll see that 600 isn't enough to keep wolf numbers from growing.  We're already ten times over objective in Idaho. We need more Sportsmen to put their precious hard earned dollars into trapping, which is a very expensive and time consuming proposition.  If you're like me, having a young family prevents me from running a trap line and checking sets every 72 hours which is required by law.  I don't own a snowmobile and I cannot break away to dedicate the necessary time to do trapping justice.  Luckily, there's still a few trappers out there that are willing and able to put the hard work in...and we can join forces and help them recoup some of their overhead when it comes to trapping.   Foundation for Wildlife Management is an organization that

We record with one of the most dedicated public land mountain whitetail hunters I have ever heard of.  His name is Troy Pottenger and he resides in the Inland Northwest where he's arguably the most consistent archery hunter of big whitetails.  Troy has been at this game for decades and spends so much time figuring out smart and mature public land bucks that live a recluse lifestyle. We dive deep into his year round tactics to not only find a buck to go after, but how he meticulously sets the stage to be in position anytime during the fall archery season.  Troy is the real deal and the knowledge bombs on this cast will make you rethink some of your best practices when it comes to whitetail behavior.   Troy's INSTAGRAM and Buck Fever Synthetics. Lone Wolf Custom Gear Articles on Troy: Spokesman NW Sportsmen Magazine CDA Press ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK

Jason Stafford is a bowhunting OG -by day he's in law enforcement out of Cody, WY and on his days off you can find him stomping around on Wyoming public land with bow in hand.  He's a father and husband, and a notable outdoor writer for many bowhunting publications.  I've known of Jason for over a decade watching him consistently notch his tags on public land self guided hunts out West.  Today we catch up with Jason and learn about his best practices when it comes to archery elk hunting.   ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 off KENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape fo

Jermaine Hodge is a bad dude!  He's a five-time U.S. National wrestling team member and was the 2009 U.S. Open champion.  He's now coaching full time and when he's not on the mat, he's most likely in the high country of Colorado chasing bugles.  Speaking of bugles, Jermaine just recently competed in RMEF's World Calling championship and took 1st place in the Men's division.  He has a lot of reps hunting public land elk so we recorded a conversation on all things elk hunting public land and fitness; enjoy! Colorado High Altitude Hunters Instagram and Website ElkShape Camp Online is LIVE!  Learn more HERE! ELKSHAPE Offers:  ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF OFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFF BACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code El