ElkShape

Stop Making Excuses with Jake from 1st Phorm

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're discussing how silly excuses get in the way of us accomplishing our goals. Jake Arvold is a former elk guide who has launched a career wit...

John Barklow Sleep Systems & Elk Tactics

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Barklow definitely knows his stuff when it comes to surviving in the mountains. He gives us some good ideas for gear to keep in your backpacks ju...

Undeniable - Cam Hanes

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I asked Cameron Hanes to be a guest on my podcast, perhaps talk about elk hunting and his new book Endure - he agreed with one stipulation - I had to ...

Bob Fromme - Performance Archery

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to legendary archer and bowhunter Bobby Fromme from Performance Archery out of San Diego, California. Today we are discussing broadhead and ar...

Proven Tactics for Archery Antelope

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today you guys are going to get some of Dan's tactics and tips on how to harvest antelope with a bow. These animals have amazing eye site and most of ...

onX Pack-Athon // 3 Bears in 24 Hours

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Public land spring bear hunting in late June can be difficult. It can be in the 90's one day and overcast the next topping out in the 50's. This podca...

Jim Graham Marsupial Gear

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Graham has done what Dan has been talking about for years. Turning your side hustle in to your full time hustle.There was not a chest pack on the ...

Body slamming the monkey on your back

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caje Golden and his good friend Billy won the Alaska bear trip with the elk shape team and Hunting Fool. We are going to motivate you all to go hunt b...

Black Ovis Gear Dump

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hit it all in this podcast. From tents to bow set ups. Marcus and Bridger both work for Black Ovis. If you guys didn't know Black Ovis is the best ...

Bonus: Alaska Spring Bear RECAP

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We gave away a hunt in Alaska to one of our lucky YouTube Subscribers. We also let them pick a friend to join them on the hunt as well. The hunt was s...

Elk Hunting Long Term, Like in your 80's

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How long do you plan on archery elk hunting? Paul's plan is to be hunting until he is 100. Paul Navarre is a amazing example for us when it comes to ...

Professor RANCH FAIRY

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are chatting with Troy Fowler aka the Ranch Fairy - he's a helluva fisherman and spends some of his down time producing YouTube videos on all...

1 ROOKIE, 2 STATES, elk hunting TACTICS 101

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig is an ElkShape podcast listener, a white collar guy from Washington state who loves blue collar elk hunts here in Washington and north Idaho. T...

Your QUESTIONS Get Answered - All things elk hunting

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jake Webb (cohost) and myself are tackling your questions from Instagram on fitness, archery, and elk hunting. This is a fun listen and we cove...

Dr. Czys - Fit doesn't always equal healthy

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A fun and provocative conversation with my bowhunting brother from Wisconsin Dr. Czys. A no holds barred conversation around how to eat for wellness, ...

All-Star Podcast with Phelps, Livesay, Turner and MORE

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode has about 10 guest - a fun listen getting to know each guest, what they're all about and how they operate. It's great to get to know t...

Beetle Kill Nightmare

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dusty Alexander is a blue-collar style elk hunter from Texas. He attended an ElkShape Camp back in 2019, and since then has fine-tuned his e-scoutin...

Help Me! I need to lose weight to Elk Hunt!

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're recording with a listener from Wisconsin named Jonathan who's big goal is to elk hunt in 2023. He understands he needs to lose a signific...

Mindset with Jeremy Graves

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Graves is a strength & conditioning coach who loves to bowhunt. He's fairly new to archery, but is not stranger to preparing athletes for battl...

The Top Predator Challenge with Kurt Belding

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Belding of Western Obsession Hunting TV joins us today to discuss off-season preparation, his new TOP PREDATOR challenge and how he balances thin...

Hunting with Grizzlies and Federal Agents

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Benard is a Wyoming elk guide that has personally defended his clients from Grizzly attacks in the backcountry of Wyoming. Today we're discussin...

What are they SELLING you?

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the scenes of an ElkShape Camp - Dan sits down with Joel Turner of SHOT-IQ, Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls and Mark Livesay of Treeline Acade...

My Truck Build for Elk Hunting

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are sitting down and recording with Kyle & Cooper from America's Off-Road Podcast. These are the guys responsible for helping me build my ultimate...

How to OPEN your own gym business

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are advising a fellow bowhunter on how to start his own gym. I have a lot of experience in this space so I figured I'd just record the conve...

Put the Calls Away - Brian Rimsza Silent Assassin

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Rimsza from Arizona joining us today to discuss creative ways to locate elk while on the hunt. Brain is a longtime successful public land elk h...

Last Ditch Effort - RECOVER your Elk!!!

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The use of dogs to help recover big game is something that doesn't get talked about much here out west. Today we are recording with Heath Brown and b...

My Archery Coach: MFJJ

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After about 5 years, I finally got my archery mentor and coach Josh MF Jones to come on the podcast today. We get to know his story and how he's batt...

Backcountry Cardio

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Taylor of Backcountry Cardio joins us on the pod today to discuss all things backcountry conditioning and how to improve your performance. Liste...

E-Scouting, Bugling, Arrow Science & MORE. LIVE ElkShape Camp Bonus

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording from our 2022 ElkShape Camp in Wisconsin. We have most of our presenters on this podcast discussing everything from e-scouting,...

Is the PEAK Elk Rut Later than we thought?

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Wimme is a young Wisconsin kid who moved out west to study forestry at University of Idaho. He started elk hunting as soon as he touched down i...

NOOB ELK HUNTERS: STRATEGY, GEAR & ETIQUETTE

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting down with ElkShape Camp 2021 grad Johnathan aka RED BEAR OUTDOORS and breaking down his first season of archery elk hunting. We learn more ab...

Planning your 2022 Elk Hunt

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are answering questions from YouTube, Instagram and Emails. Plus we're sitting down with Alex Miller from Wisconsin who's been cutting his t...

LIVE NUTRITION & FITNESS CONSULT

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me LIVE on the podcast today is Jacob from Iowa. He's ready to make big changes in 2022 and we break down how to get started proper. Listene...

Everything's Better in Texas with Cable Smith

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cable Smith is a dedicated outdoorsman, family man and is the host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show. Cable is based out of Texas and today, explains how...

Ryan Michler ORDER of MAN

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 5 of the ElkShape podcast. Today we're recording with Ryan Michler from Order of Man - a community and resource to become better at...

Arizona Late Season Archery Recap

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are road tripping back home from an Arizona Late Season archery elk hunt. We recap the 7 day experience plus we talk all about how to have mo...

Cellular Trail Cameras: What You NEED to KNOW

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cellular trail cameras have been out for quite some time, however 2021 was the first year I started using them out West. Today we sit down with Trent ...

The TEXAS Deer Hunting Experience

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was invited to hunt South Texas with the Pnuma Outdoors Recon Team late October 2021. The initial invitation was for axis deer, hogs and possibly so...

Privatization of Elk Hunting Part 4

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 4 of this series highlighting the popularity of elk hunting and examining how the resource gets allocated. Today we're discussing NM ePlus progra...

PreSale WINNERS & Matt Rinella Drags Me Through The Mud

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're announcing the PRESALE winners of the ElkShape Camp giveaways plus some clap back time on Matt Rinella who vocalized his disdain for ElkSh...

Side Hustle: Making Extra Money On the Side in the OUTDOORS

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lane Walter is a full-time FireFighter near Denver, CO and an avid bowhunter who has traveled the globe pursing adventure. Lane and I chat about some...

The DUDE crushes elk hunting learning curve

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're recording with a blue collar elk hunter out of Oregon. Cameron has been elk hunting with archery tackle for 3 seasons and has managed to ...

Rookie Reports Back From 1st Experience of Elk Hunting

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're checking back in with complete noob elk hunter Ben Dziwulski from WODPREP. He experienced 2 full weeks of public land elk hunting in Color...

The Privatization of Elk Hunting Part 3

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording with: Marcus Strange - Montana Wildlife Federation John Sullivan - Montana BHA Chair / Volunteer Andrew Posewitz - Hardcore Mon...

The Privatization of Elk Hunting Part 2

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording with Jesse Deubel, the executive director for New Mexico Wildlife Federation and Ray Trejo. Both guests are passionate elk hunt...

The Privatization of Elk Hunting Part 1

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are discussing the EPLUS program of the state of New Mexico. Special guest Joel Gay from New Mexico breaks down why he and the BHA NM chapte...

Elk Shot Placement & Recovery Protocols

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is an episode that should stand the test of time as a valuable asset. The aim of this episode is to share wisdom that comes from experience. M...

So What‘s it REALLY like elk hunting with Dan - BTS with Hunter McWaters videographer

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hunter McWaters went on his first ever elk hunt with Dan in 2021.  He was hired to be a videographer, Dan & Hunter discuss their 10 day adventure, al...

100% Listener Tips & Tactics from 2021 Elk Season

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We asked our listeners to write in about their '21 Elk Season - share their success and failures, what they learned and how this podcast might have pl...

Full September ‘21 Recap PART 2: Elk Cartel

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm stoked to share some of our adventures in today's podcast, I've been on the road quite a bit since season kicked off and so I wanted share some of...

Full September ‘21 Recap PART 1

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm stoked to share some of our adventures in today's podcast, I've been on the road quite a bit since season kicked off and so I wanted share some of...

Peak Elk Rut | Home Gyms | Maximizing Opportunities

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording with COO of REP FITNESS Jon Little.  Jon attended our first ever ElkShape Camp 3 years ago and since then has been putting mul...

Do's & Don'ts for September Public Land Hunting || EP 200!!!!

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a very special episode, number 200!  THANK YOU for all the support this past 4 seasons of the podcast! Today we're recording with Will ...

Make or Break Your Hunt || Sheepfeet Caleb

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bottom line, everything on a hunt starts from the ground up, today we're chatting with Sheepfeet founder Caleb on everything elk hunting and foot care...

Meet The NEW World Elk Calling Champion...

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cody McCarthy is a stud - everything he does is with intense passion!  I started training Cody when he was maybe 12 or 13 years old, right after he h...

HERD Bull Tactics, Photography as a Career with Chris J. Hood

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris J Hood is a professional photographer with contracts with Bass Pro, Cabela's & Sportsman's Warehouse.  He's also a veteran herd bull elk killer...

NEW Hunter Mentorship, Cell Phone Trail Cams, & PUT THE ELK CALLS AWAY

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded a FUN conversation with identical twins Nathan & Thomas Krick out of Nebraska...  Not only do they work together in the digital hunting m...

Some of the BIGGEST elk hunting mistakes made

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SWAPcast with Baxter Bowmen - these guys are awesome and have a unique podcast about mentoring new elk hunters.  Today they interview me on how to av...

How to be the ULTIMATE Weekend Warrior

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Gonzales emailed me that he was RE-thinking his career choice as a strength & conditioning coach.  We chat about the pros and cons, how to crush...

She KNOWS Backpacks, Bows & Fitness

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dayna Monroe is a badass bowhuntress from Colorado, she runs the marketing department for Kifaru International, crushes the gym and lives life to the ...

Summer Scouting Mission & Tactics

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on a 3 Day Road Trip to MONTANA - we chat with camera man Jake Webb as we break down how we spend our summer months preparing for elk season! ...

ElkShape Camps 2022 Announcement & HUNT GIVEAWAYS

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our PRESALE and we're giving away: LIFETIME onX Hunt ELITE Membership ...

Knowledge From Storms // Q & A Backcountry with John Barklow

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All your questions answered on backcountry gear and systems with vetted subject matter expert John Barklow.  John just launched Knowledge From Storms...

Batting a Thousand on Elk

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing back on a good man by the name of Dan Solsman out of Nampa, Idaho.  Dan is one of the hardest workers around, and he's no stranger to succes...

Peak Performance in the Backcountry

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete on the pod to break down what we can do to maximize our performance in the backcountry.  Kevin is...

Summer Preparation for Elk Season

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Dziwulski is a former CrossFit gym owner and now makes a living coaching thousands of folks virtually through Wod Prep.  He got the itch to put h...

Real Estate, Archery & Spring Bears

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon McDonald joins the ElkShape squad on a spring bear hunt in Idaho.  We sit down and learn his backstory, how he became a successful real estat...

Flatlanders NEED TO KNOW - Elk Hunting from the Midwest

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Lopez lives in Wisconsin and comes out West each fall to hunt elk archery on public land. He's a full-time firefighter, has attended ElkShap...

Goal Advertising! STOP, START, & MODIFY!

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WHY should you advertise your goals? Well, once you speak it out loud, you've initiated accountability. I keep a small circle and making sure they kno...

Korbin the Archery Psychologist & Annihilator Broadheads

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2 episodes in one!  First we chat with Korbin Williams of Korbin's Archery and his bodyguard Big John - we cover the psychology of driven people and ...

Go Hunting A Lot Guilt Free, but FIRST...

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recap of the 2021 ElkShape Camp season with Dirk 'The Bugler' Durham and Jeff Bynum.  This is a fun conversation centered around how to create the be...

Get An Elk Tag & DON'T be a HATER with Jessica Byers & Jerrod Lile of Huntin' Fool

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to get an elk tag every year?  We are recording with CEO Jerrod Lile of Huntin' Fool and their Marketing PR manager Jessica Byers.  We cover tag...

Behind the Lens with Austin Thomas Freelance Creative

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording with Austin Thomas who works in the hunting industry as a freelance creative... which means he snaps powerful images and captur...

Boot School with Kendall Card

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time to GEEK out on hunting boots, construction, application and which brand that is going to work for you!  All feet are not created equal so we dec...

Bob Terwilliger - the 30 Year Elk Guide from Colorado

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting down with a living legend today, recording LIVE from Lancaster, Pennsylvania with Bob Terwilliger.  Bob has been an elk guide for over 30 yea...

Lyme Disease, Altitude Sickness & Curing Target Panic

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast was recorded midway through an ElkShape Camp in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  We have several guests on this episode discussing how to ba...

Anti-Aging & Backcountry Nutrition with Coach P of Wilderness Athlete

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're catching up with Coach P of Wilderness Athlete!  I met Coach back in 2006 when he first launched Wilderness Athlete and have always admir...

Who is FIGHTING for Hunting? Brian Lynn of Sporsmen's Alliance

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are bringing back Brian Lynn of Sportmen's Alliance to discuss all the new hunting and trapping legislation that has popped in this new cycle...

Mitigate YOUR Lack of Talent with Drew Howerton

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So you lack on talent eh?  Same here, so we are talking with suffering enthusiast and carnivore consesseiur Drew Howerton.  Drew and I swap stories ...

The BUSINESS of Hunting Clothing & Hunting Partnerships with Cody Roberts

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's discuss clothing systems for elk hunting with CEO of Pnuma Outdoors Cody Roberts.  We also have Will Cooper on the line from Pnuma and we're br...

Cigars, Playing Possum & Financial Freedom with Brandon McDonald Archery & Friends

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a really fun episode and might make you think about not only your current arrow setup, but possibly how to create more opportunity for yourse...

Texas ElkShape Camp Q&A Sesh

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Their questions on elk hunting tactics for public land and our answers! ElkShape Camps 2021   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives:...

Sasquatch & Mountain Lions with Dirk Durham and Jeff Bynum

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're hanging out prior to ElkShape Camp Texas and telling stories.  I am joined by my two buddies Dirk "The Bugler" Durham and Jeff Bynum.  B...

How to Prepare MENTALLY for Public Land Elk Hunting with Clint Whiting

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are sitting down with Clint Whiting and dissecting Colorado elk hunting opportunity as well as discussing how to create more mental capacity for hu...

IRONWILL Bill & Broadhead Penetration

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are discussing broadheads with engineer and co-founder of Ironwill Outfitter's Bill Vanderheyden.  Bill is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ...

FIXED vs MECHANICAL Broadheads

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're having a friendly discussion on the pros and cons of using mechanicals for elk specifically.  We are chatting with Matt Bateman of Grim R...

WHAT UP WHAT UP - Nick The Trainer Dude

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we recorded one of my all time favorite episodes with Nick Hammond out of Springfield, OR.  He's a husband, father, and gym/studio owner.  He ...

The ELKNUT is Back & Getting Rowdy - Paul Medel and 40+ Years of Elk Hunting

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up, we're talking public land elk hunting tactics with legendary elk scholar Paul Medel aka the ElkNut. LINK to ElkNut's Social Media LIN...

Bonus Cast - Solopreneurship, Public Land Bulls, & Side Hustling

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a super fun listen as we learn Jon Gabrio's story on how he became such a successful public land elk hunter.  We also dive deep on how to ma...

Target Archer Kyle Douglas is also a Bow Hunter

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking to young professional archer Kyle Douglas of Ogden, UT.  He just opened up his own archery shop, we chat about becoming a busine...

Guy Eastman BREAKS Down the Wyoming Draw Process

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us today is legendary elk hunter and outdoorsman Guy Eastman of Powell, Wyoming.  He's here today to simplify the Wyoming Elk Draw Process. ...

Avoiding High Pressure Elk Areas with Mark Livesay

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ok so you want to learn how to elk hunt better?  Find areas that don't attract your average hunter(s)... find where the elk will take refuge from pre...

The ElkShape Challenge WINNERS & Dan's Approach to Fitness

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is dedicated to those wanting to conquer their fitness goals for 2021 ~ We held a fitness challenge during the entire month of Decembe...

Eastman's TagHub & Figuring Out Western Draws

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LET's GO!!!  Elk tag draw season is upon us friends.  Do you want to know the real draw odds and each states break down on tag allocation?  Of cour...

TARGET Archery Makes YOU a BETTER Bowhunter | Blake Jerome Triple X Archery

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So how do you tackle off-season practice?  How do you tune your bow rig and what's the secret sauce when it comes to becoming a better archer?  Toda...

Aron Snyder of KIFARU and his Entrepreneurial Spirit

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording with Aron Snyder of Kifaru International.  This guy went from consultant, to sales rep, to President, and now co-owner of Kifa...

Ascent Outdoors & Elk Hunting High Pressure Elk

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are recording with Jake Maupin of Ascent Outdoors.  This guy is one of the most dedicated and successful public land DIY hunters I've ever m...

Yahsti PerkinsKiller

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're hanging out with a very accomplished target and bowhunting archer from Southeast Montana.  Yahsti has taken 23 of the 29 north American b...

YOUR Questions for Mathews Archery Inc. Engineer Mark Hayes

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You had questions for the team at Mathews regarding their new 2021 bow launch, well today we're tackling them.  We are recording with Mark Hayes, an ...

Total Archery Challenge for 2021

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting with Sean DeGray owner and operator of Total Archery Challenge.   The Total Archery Challenge is one of the best outdoor ar...