Elkshape

We got our blood work back! My wife Alicia and myself wanted to get a baseline on our blood work, find out any deficiencies and get an overall view of what we could improve. We met with Dr. Kyle Gillett who enjoys providing holistic individualized care to his patients. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to their body, mind, and soul to achieve optimal health. Link to order labs: https://gilletthealth.com/order-lab-panels/

Today we chatting with my pal Mike Herne who is serving our country in the Army and also runs the Born Primitive Instagram page. Mike and I shot TAC together twice last year and we finally get to hear about his crazy OTC Colorado elk adventure from opening day! Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

We are happy to announce our 2024 Elk IMMERSION Experience. Registration goes LIVE 2/1/2024 HERE #elkshape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

We are chatting with a fellow bowhunter Daminh Tran about elk hunting in Wyoming, the regulation changes and how to be better prepared to hunt in Grizzly bear country. What side arm we all carry and the drills and skills we're trying to develop in the off-season. #elkshape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Today we're getting to know Blake Kidder of the Outdoor Group. He's a regional sales rep, target archer, bowhunter and athlete. Blake's in the middle of his elk hunting learning curve and shares insight on the process as well as his fitness journey. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Welcome to a NEW YEAR... the slate is wiped clean. Dan and Jeff go over goal setting and how to choose the correct elk hunting partner. We also dive into the methodology of ElkShape Training. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Today we're answering listener questions on elk hunting tactics, as well as reviewing YT comments about the division in the hunting community. We get to know Josiah's story - he's lost significant weight and plans on losing more in order to hunt his best in 2024. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Division in the Hunting Community: Can We Unite? We will always have different opinions, but is there a way for the hunting community to identify a few issues we agree on and build a foundation from there? Set aside differences to find a common thread and stand on common ground...Today we are tackling this challenging topic in what we believe is a very respectable conversation in attempt to unite, not divide hunters. #elkshape  Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Will Cooper has been elk hunting since 2018 and has struck out each year... He's hunted public land OTC Colorado each season and finally, in the fall of 2023 he punched his 1st elk tag. Join us as we dive into the hunt that took place during Colorado's 2nd rifle season, in the middle of a blizzard, and what it took for him to accomplish his goal. #ElkShape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Create a perfect sight tape with very little effort... You'll be able to create cut charts for mountain 3D shoots and build sight tapes for elevation of your next hunt. We are talking to Tristan of Precision Cut Archery and going over step-by-step how to use his website. #elkshape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Finding the BEST broadhead for Elk - Today we are discussing broadheads with John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures. John has a really cool backstory which I'm so glad we got into and he has a unique protocol for testing broadheads. John Lusk Instagram Lusk YouTube Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Fixing Your Shoulder Injury with MTN PHYSIO - Today we're podcasting with Jeff Dodds and Preston Ward on the topic of shoulder injuries and bowhunters wounding elk. Both topics are necessary to circumnavigate and we hope to share some best practices we've learned along our journey. #elkshape MTN PHYSIO Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

How to get more prepaid hunting days! Boobs, babes, bosses and an elk's nose are all trying to prevent you from punching your elk tag. Today, we bring on long time listener Andy from Utah to discuss how to conduct your business at home with the MRS and the family to insure your hunting adventures are not a burden on them. There's some great insight and takeaways in today's discussion that will only help you spend more time in the field. #ElkShape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

"It’s taking me almost 20 years to figure out what elk hunting really means to me. It’s different things for different people. It even changes depending on the year, the tags, and the people I’m with. One thing I know, I’m beyond thankful for another year to chase elk where they live. It drives me to be better, physically and mentally, it clears my head from the cares of this life, it challenges me, it’s a personal game and not a competition, and I always come home thankful for the memories. For me it will always be a connection to my little brother we lost to cancer, he called me while I was hunting elk one year to let me know his diagnosis. I’ll never forget that year and the emotions. You aren’t suppose to lose your baby brother…he’s not forgotten and I’m a better man for losing him. I haven’t wasted a week since I lost him many years ago. Life is a blessing don’t waste it feeling sorry for yourself. Give life everything you have! Good luck this year…I’m gonna take my bow for a walk, and see what we can fi

What's in your sweat? What's the concentration of electrolyte loss, specifically sodium? Did you know you can test that and plan accordingly? I didn't, but Brooke knew, she's a registered dietician out of Bozeman, MT and is coming on the pod today to teach us how to replenish electrolytes and avoid bonking on our Western Big Game hunts! Brooke's Website:  www.gritsportsnutrition.com  Brooke's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gritsportsnutrition/ Precision Hydration:  https://www.precisionhydration.com/sweat-testing/book-a-sweat-test/ Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

We are discussing TRT and how to boost Testosterone naturally with Lorenzo Lugo #ElkShape CONNECT: Website: www.Lugowellness.com Quarterly Detox Support Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/5765151203521015/?ref=share&mibextid=hubsqH Free 20-minute consultation with Lorenzo Lugo IHP: https://lugowellnessappointments.as.me SOCIALS: www.instagram.com/LugoWellness https://www.tiktok.com/@lugowellness LABS: The 4 at-home labs mentioned for testing hormones are The 'Stress Mood & Metabolism Test,' the 'Men's Wellness Test', 'Women's Wellness Test' & the 'Testosterone & DHEA' test. Available at: www.LugoWellness.com/Labs VIDEO MENTIONS: The heritability of human longevity: a population-based study of 2872 Danish twin pairs born 1870-1900: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8786073/ Cancer is a preventable disease that requires many lifestyle changes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2515569/ Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

We are discussing Dan's September Elk Bender - this annual episode covers the ups and downs of elk hunting. #ElkShape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

We are discussing strength and power with Brandon Lilly of Sorinex. He's an avid bowhunter and former record holder powerlifter. We chat WESTSIDE Barbell, conjugate method and training philosophy! #ElkShape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Dan's good friend Mark Boardman of the Vortex Nation Podcast hops on today to break down all the NEW Fall 2023 Drops from Vortex Optics! #ElkShape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:

Casey Sainsbury was doing time at age 18 for dealing drugs... Now he's an entrepreneur, owner of 4 coffee stands and rentals in the Yakima Valley of Washington State. He's married and a father of 2 boys and has completely taken control of his life, his story is very inspiring so buckle up! #ElkShape Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: