In this episode Brian sits down with Lane Walters. The guys really dive into staying involved and informed in the initiatives and regulations coming down the pipe. We have to make our voices heard and protect what we all love so much, hunting. They talk about what we can all do to help our fellow hunters and future generations. Along with that they visit about Alaskan hunting and some elk and mule deer as well.
May 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse works on thousands of bows and so the guys discuss how to set them up from scratch. They talk about what's important and what's not that big of a deal. If you want a forgiving, good shooting bow this conversation will help you get next level bow set up. The guys also get into hunting mule deer during the tough October season. A great EE podcast this week.
May 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is a die-hard elk bowhunter and has killed some giant bulls. He specializes in finding Public Land monsters. He puts a ton of effort into his scouting and preparation and the results speak for themselves. If you love hunting elk and have dreamed of those next level bulls, this podcast is for you.
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min
This week Brian has his buddy Marlon Holden back on the podcast. Marlon is incredibly successful on giant mulies in all different habitats. The guys talk over his Tiberon Island hunt along with some of his other adventures from this past season. They also talk about what it takes mentally, and physically to find consistent success. Along with that they talk about their enjoyment and love for the game.
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 58 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Guymon. Brian has been trying to link up with Jace for a while and they finally put it together. The conversation did not disappoint as the guys discuss giant bucks, giant bulls and more. You will be able to listen in on what it takes to find and harvest big critters. An absolute must listen this week on EE.
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jake Downs from Earn Your Hunt Podcast. The guys have a great conversation based around structuring your life to get more time hunting. They talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles and good jobs. The chat about being responsible, family and of course, hunting. These are two blue-collar guys that get a lot of time in the field and they share how they do it.
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 54 min
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast all about spring bears. Season is right around the corner and Brian breaks down 20 years of bowhunting Black bears. He talks about the different times of year and what bears are up to. He goes over where to look, how to stalk, still hunting and keeping yourself safe out there. It's a great solo episode full of useful tactics.
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Tristan Schatz and Paul Gibs. These are two young guys that are absolutely getting after it. They dive into how they are finding such success at a young age. These guys are are doing everything the right way and having fun pushing their limits. They talk about execution, bowhunting prowess, E-scouting, boots to ground and being all in. A great conversation this week on EE.
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jackson Reed from Eberlestock. Jackson is a young go-getter, hungry for adventure. This past season he drew a really good elk tag and the guys break down his hunt. It's a lot of pressure to have a good tag and there are a lot of logistics that go along with it. They talk about that as well as an epic mule deer hunt he went on this past season. A great conversation and episode this week on EE.
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Andrew Whitney from Stone Glacier. The guys have a great conversation all about archery success. They talk about execution on the shot and how to handle the big moments. Then they dive deep on animal recovery. They talk about the good, the bad and everything in between. They get into their process of waiting, paying attention to the details and blood trailing to find that downed animal. A great episode this week on EE.
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd is the editor for Eastmans' magazines, hosts the Wingman Podcast and is a great outdoorsman. He talks to a bunch of consistently successful guys as well as being an accomplished big game hunter. The guys have a great conversation all about getting the most out of your western hunting. They talk in depth about what it takes and how to think outside the box. It's a stellar, long episode this week on EE.
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Kevin Toye from the Focused Hunting Podcast. Kevin is super disciplined and consistent and is now reaping the rewards in his bowhunting. The guys dive into the mindset behind their success. They also break down Kevin's elk season. It's a great story as Kevin was dealing with an injury and had to hunt smart to find success. Another great episode this week between a couple like minded bowhunters.
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Matt is the next generation of hunters and already has harvested a bunch of giant trophy mule deer and elk. The guys talk about their personal journey and what they are working on for this upcoming season. Success doesn't come easy and these two are putting in the work to improve and be at their very best. A great conversation between these two this week on EE.
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Bauserman. Jace is an accomplished western bowhunter and the guys have a great in-depth conversation about the nuances of stalking. They talk about high opportunity hunts to gain that necessary experience and about honing one's instincts to make good decisions; high opportunity stalks versus low opportunity stalks and more. It's a great conversation between a couple die-hard bowhunters.
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Joel Turner from shot IQ. Joel is one of the best in the business at explaining controlled shooting and the importance of it. He has dedicated himself to understanding what happens to the human psyche under pressure. He explains what goes on inside the mind of a bowhunter during the shot process. The guys also discuss how to harness and control your mental game to be your very best in the bowhunting woods.
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Brian jumps on with Zach Ellis from PNWild. The guys have a great chat all about what it takes to find success. Zach comes from and hunts a tough state, Washington. To find consistent critters in Washington the one thing you need above all else is grit. They also talk about how this carries over to hunting different states. Along with that the guys chat about the difficulty in filming and the pressure behind the camera. A great conversation this week on EE.
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is one of those guys that is consistently successful with his bow. He attributes a lot of his success to his archery knowledge and shooting ability. Today the guys dive into how to set up super-accurate bows. It is a technical episode but there is a way to set up any bow to get the very most out of it. The guys walk through everything they are doing to get an accurate and finely tuned shooting machine. A great episode, especially...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He talks about consistency and discipline. He talks over his goals for the new year and how he plans to get there. He lays out a road map for self improvement both in hunting and in life. It's a great podcast to get you fired up for next season especially if your goal is a giant buck or bull. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camofire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com LMNT - ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Michael Alba. The guys catch up and talk over Michael's epic season. He harvested two archery bucks that are absolute giants. He did some creative thinking to be able to arrow these bucks and the guys break it all down. They talk about the terrain, stalks and the mindset behind the success. Along with that, Michael questions Brian on some of his deer hunts and the outcomes. A great podcast to start the new year! Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovi...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his friend Jaden Bales. Jaden has had a great season and the guys get into it. He had a great elk tag he hunted during the rut and the guys talk strategy to arrow a good bull. Jaden is a mule deer fanatic so of course they talk about that. Along with those hunts Jaden also did some guiding this year including the Wyoming governor tag. The theme of the podcast is difficult hunts and embracing the grind. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis.co...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jake Downs. Jake is one of those guys that consistently finds success with his bow. The guys break down the in close, red zone process and how to make the right decisions. They also chat over some special opportunities like Ibex and moose. Jake is also highly successful with his stick bow and the guys talk about the mindset needed to get so close. It's an awesome episode and conversation this week on EE. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis....
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Rusty Smith. Rusty has had an amazing season harvesting a great Caribou and two world class bull elk. The guys break down these hunts and talk about what has to go right to arrow these critters. They talk about the moves and decisions that are necessary for success. They dive into the instincts it takes and how to be a student of the game. This all makes for a great conversation as they dive into this and much more this week. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He recaps his last couple archery mule deer hunts and how it all went down. There are good tips mixed in with Brian's hunts and how exactly he found success. Along with that he talks about breaking down one's hunts and how to make adjustments to find success next season. Buckle up, it's an extended episode and Brian is fired up!
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this podcast Brian has on Dan Silveira. Dan is an accomplished free diver and bowhunter. Being really good in the water and in the mountains, he has a really good awareness in his environment. The guys have an interesting conversation about this, the ultimate camouflage and more. Dan harvested a stellar blacktail and bull with his bow this season so the guys breakdown those hunts as well. It's some outside the box thinking on this week's podcast and made for a great conversation. Eastmans’ El...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 49 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Troy Vaughn. Troy has a handful of seasons under his belt western hunting. He has committed to self improvement and diving headlong into these adventure hunts. He talks over his journey and the guys recap his season. Troy put in the work and found success this season with his bow on a nice bull. The guys talk about how exactly that went down. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camofire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.c...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Brian sits down with his good friend Sean Curran. Sean resides on Maui but absolutely lives for hunting archery elk. The guys start by talking about the fires on Maui, how to help and the recovery efforts. After that it's all about chasing big bulls. The guys recap Sean's season. They talk about close calls, things done right and mistakes made. They chat about how difficult it can be in September and how to be at your very best. A great conversation between a couple of elk fanati...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He recaps his most recent hunts including an October backpack muley hunt, hunt with his daughter and late season mule deer hunt. Hunting deer with a bow this time of year can be a challenge and he talks about the struggle. He talks about the cold, the stalks and more. He also goes into detail about learning a new area and how to read sign, sightings and also lack of sightings. A classic solo podcast this week on EE.
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Cody Dettmann. Cody has harvested a couple back to back giant bulls. The guys chat through the hunts and the tactics used to find and harvest these big bulls. They also dive into the work and commitment to elk hunting and self improvement that has made the difference. Cody is a young go getter that is seeing next level success. It's a great conversation between the guys this week on EE. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camofire - www...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Brian sits down with Jarrod Wirth and Charles Lemmon from Juniper Mountain Coffee. These guys are great, blue collar outdoorsmen. The guys talk over entrepreneurship to start the podcast and what separates Juniper Mountain Coffee from the competition. From there they get into western hunting as Jarrod harvested a great 6-point bull this season with his bow. He has a solid understanding of what it takes and the guys have a great conversation about it.
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
In this episode Brian has back on his good buddy Dillon Ness. These guys hunt together, have a great friendship and are both die hard bowhunters. Dillon has had an incredible season thus far and the guys break it down. They talk about what has gone right and improvements they have made along the way. Bowhunting can be so difficult and these guys share what they believe are the secrets to consistent success. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camofire - www.camofire.com Eb...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min