In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tim Andrews. Tim is the owner of Gypsum Creek Outfitters in Colorado. He chases some giant elk and mule deer around and has a bunch of valuable insight. He has always been about being a student of the game and learning something from everyone and his experiences in the mountains. The guys have a great conversation all about shortening your own learning curve. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalP...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Logan Romney. Logan is a young go-getter that is getting it done on the mountain. He harvested a great high country mule deer for himself last season. They guys talk over hunting extreme terrain, stalking and more. Along with that Logan is super-talented behind the lens, capturing all his hunts for YouTube and in stunning photography. The guys discuss capturing these moments and the difficulty of sharing wild experiences. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/E...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Henry Ferguson. Henry is so knowledgeable about bowhunting, especially for giant mule deer. The guys have a great conversation about finding, stalking and executing good shots on mule deer. This is a fantastic episode as both of these guys love chasing big mule deer with their bows. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-Ea...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about what he is working on this time of year, scouting trips and mindset. Then he really gets into backpack hunting. He talks about strategy and the advantages of this style of hunting. He breaks down all his gear and the reasoning behind why he uses what he does. It's a great podcast filled with next-level information this week on Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https:...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Clint Casper. Clint resides in Ohio, but every fall he makes multiple trips out West. He has experience chasing antelope, bears and elk but his favorite species is mule deer. The guys chat about all things regarding hunting out West. They talk about stalking and creative thinking, timing of a hunt and choosing the right week. Then they go in depth about what it takes to arrow a trophy critter. It's a great, long episode...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 30 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is a wealth of knowledge regarding bows and bowhunting. He is one of those guys that consistently arrows quality animals year after year. The guys talk about their bows and how to get them absolutely dialed. Along with that they talk about broadheads, the practice they are doing and tips and tactics that will make you a better bowhunter. A great episode this week on Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlest...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Konley Heaton. Konley hosts a podcast called Dirty Giants. Along with that he loves chasing big, next-level mule deer and that is what the guys focus on in this podcast. They chat about the biggest deer they have found, harvested and common threads between them. They talk about how to find huge bucks and how to get them killed. It's a great podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated! Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - h...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Cody Covey. Cody was lucky enough to draw sheep and moose tags in the same year. Both hunts are wild stories and the guys break them down. They talk about scouting, the pressure that comes with two once-in-a-lifetime tags and what it feels like when it all comes together. Along with that the guys talk about elk hunting. Cody kills some great bulls and the guys discuss his tactics. Cody likes to use calls, he and Brian go over his theories and what help...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this podcast Brian Barney stops by the MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to talk with Dustin Diefenderfer. The guys get into fitness and how important it is in the mountains. The guys talk about the best way to get in shape for tough hunts. Along with that, they talk about mental toughness, mobility, flexibility and more. This is a great podcast this week on EE. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/F...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Steve Raudenbush. Steve has really gotten good at traveling to different states and units to find success. The guys visit about what it takes to learn new places. They also chat about grit and determination and what role it plays in success. The guys have a great back and forth for this episode of Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans Forever Barnwood - https://...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Weston Homa. Weston is a young up and comer, who loves challenging himself with big adventures. He makes some big trips out West each year and shares a lot of his insight into training, wood sense, mindset and more. The guys talk about what it takes to find success. Weston is also taking on a 100 mile race this year so the guys talk about the mindset and training needed to complete something like that. It's a great conversation this week on EE. Eberles...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Justus Nielsen. Justus is one of the young up and comers in the bowhunting world. He is wise beyond his years and loves a big archery adventure. The guys discuss his recent mountain goat hunt in depth and other wild hunts he has been on. Along with that, they talk over hunting mule deer and how difficult those big, older-age-class bucks are. It's a great episode this week on EE with Justus. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Fe...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Jake Downs. Jake is a blue-collar bowhunter who is consistently successful year after year and the guys dive deep into being consistently successful. Brian and Jake discuss workouts and physical fitness, breaking down mental toughness and how to roll with the punches and adapt. Along with that they really get into bowhunting instincts and how to make the right moves at the right times. A great episode this week on EE.
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 26 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast all about elk hunting. He talks over E-scouting and what he looks for in an elk spot. He goes into locating more elk, the tactics he uses and his approach. Along with that he gets into calling and spot and stalk tactics. Finally, he discusses "the red zone" and how to make a good shot on a bull. It's another killer solo podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com K...
Mar 28, 2025•56 min
In this episode Brian Barney is on a panel with the South Dakota Bowhunters Association. He fields a ton of questions about bowhunting the West. He talks about challenges, goals and accomplishments. He gets into finding new units and hunting at his best when he draws. Brian goes in depth about mule deer, elk and more. This is a bit different format but a great listen on Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - www.federalpremium.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mat...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kam Canaday. Cam played in the NFL and has taken that same drive and work ethic into bowhunting. He is working tirelessly to be at his very best in the mountains. He had a heck of a season this past year and the guys break it down. They really hit it off and had a great conversation that went long but is a great episode. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - www.federalpremium.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - mathewsinc.com/ Sil...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 40 min
This week on Eastmans' Elevated, host Brian Barney has on mule deer fanatic Robby Denning. Dan Pickar also sits in as a guest host on this episode. The guys get into the current state and trends for mule deer. They talk about changes and then the attitude needed to excel and also enjoy hunts out West. Robby is an absolute wealth of knowledge and knows big mule deer as well as anyone out there. Join in on the conversation this week as it's an awesome live recording from Hunt EXPO 2025. Eberlestoc...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Travis Nowotny. Dan Pickar sits in as a guest host and the guys break down what it takes to be successful. They really dive deep into the nuances of movements and the stalk. They talk about what makes them good under pressure and their decision making ability. They discuss hunting instincts and how to develop them. This is an all time great episode between three guys that are consistently successful. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of the Easmtans' Elevated podcast, Brian Barney sits down with Noah Jones from Eberlestock. Dan Pickar sits in as a guest host and the guys break down Noah's epic season. They talk antelope, elk and late-season mule deer. Noah pulled off an epic triple this mule deer season with a good buddy and his dad. Along with that they get a sneak peak at the new design from Eberlestock. This pack is absolutely amazing and the guys get a chance to go through it. Eberlestock - www.eberlestoc...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dan Pickar and Sam Davis. These guys lay down great seasons year after year and this episode is about how they make it happen. They get into the knowledge they've gained over the years. This leads them into some of the tougher conversations in bowhunting. They get into recovering animals, blood trailing, instincts and making the right decision. It's a great conversation and podcast this week, you don't want to miss it! Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Brian Barney sits down with Jake Dalke. Jake saw tremendous success this year with his bow and the best part is, it was his first year bowhunting! After you listen to the podcast it will be no surprise why he experienced the success he did. He is totally committed to learning and self improvement. He put in the work, scheduled a bunch of days to hunt and accomplished the goals he set for himself. It's a wild story with great insight on how to improve at bowhunting. Eberlestock -...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Russ Carone. Russ finds consistent archery success year after year. This season he drew a Shiras' moose tag and arrowed an absolute giant bull. Along with that he killed a bomber late-season buck. Listen to the guys talk over the hunts and how they went down. Also hear about some different tactics, including turning up giants and next-level stalking. Another great episode this week on EE. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition -...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dan Heavrin. These guys have been bowhunting together for the last 15 years. They chat about Dan's dream season and the things that have helped him find consistent success. They talk about past adventures and lessons they have learned along the way. This is a great bowhunting conversation between guys that absolutely love bowhunting. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - www.federalpremium.com/ Kryptek - www.kryptek.com ...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Tony Trietch. Tony hurt his knee this season but didn't let it get in the way of taking a giant bull and giant buck. Listen to the guys recount the wild stories of how these hunts went down. Tony has a ton of experience and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to western hunting. There is a ton of good information in this one for targeting next-level critters. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - www.federalpremium.com/ Kr...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Kyle Koelher. The guys met at a western hunting summit and Kyle has been hard at it putting in the work to be successful. He has been working in the gym, putting the arrows down range and doing his homework in map research to create opportunities. He put it all together this year with an antelope, whitetail and bull. The guys chat about the work he has put in along with knowledge gained along the way. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - htt...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Dan Pickar and Luke Washington. Luke drew a sheep tag this season and Eastmans just released the video. Its amazing to hear Luke recount 16 days in the field chasing his dream ram. In the end he teams up with Dan Pickar and the guys get it done above 10,000 in the backcountry of Wyoming. This is an awesome podcast guys, enjoy! Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www....
Dec 30, 2024•56 min
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. Its the new year and Brian shares everything he is doing to be at his very best for 2025. He talks about shrinking mountains physically and mentally. He goes into his archery practice and improving his shooting. He talks about different strategies, backpacking and where the biggest animals live. If you are a fan of EE this is a must listen. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - w...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, host Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Year after year Matt comes up with some tremendous bucks. This year was no different as Matt arrowed two awesome deer. The guys recount his season and talk over insight into finding and harvesting big bucks. Its a great episode and great conversation between these two on EE this week. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.math...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is really good at targeting and harvesting giant next level bulls. Today the guys talk about Sean's season. They talk about pre-season scouting and early, pre-rut hunting. They talk about peak rut hunting and then get into late-season, post-rut hunting. They talk about creative public access and how to separate yourself from pressure. They talk about the grind and the true test of endurance. This is an awesome episode all about cha...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to archery, bow set up and form. He set up over 600 bows last season alone. He has a ton of tips and tricks when setting up a bow. He knows how to build a super forgiving, tack driving setup. It made for a great conversation this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 28 min
