ElkShape
Episodes
ElkShape Podcast EP 73 - Tony Mudd
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Mudd is almost 60 years old, he probably doesn't look a day over forty though. He's a physical specimen and legendary archer. He's one animal...
ElkShape Podcast EP 72 - Joe Jacks
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is Joe Jacks from TightSpot Quivers, he's one dedicated and passionate archery elk hunter. We talk about Joe’s roots in hunting and with T...
ElkShape Podcast EP 71 - Sportsmen's Alliance
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down to record with Brian Lynn of Sportsmen’s Alliance. We as sportsmen face a massive challenge of removing the societal disconnect ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 70 - DIY Alaska Moose
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Ramirez Jr. is on the show today to inspire us about the highly romanticized DIY Alaskan Moose hunt. Admittedly, it's always been on my radar, b...
ElkShape Podcast EP 69 - Scott Carr
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting down with a blue collar Oregon dude that has conquered much in his life. At age 46 Scott can back squat over 400lbs and has harvested 19 elk...
ElkShape Podcast EP 68 - Bear Spray Works
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is an extremely important episode for anyone exploring the backcountry in bear country. Today we bring on Bob Legasa who is an avid archery elk...
ElkShape Podcast EP 67 - Spring Bear Q & A
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I love talking about spring bear hunting, and who better to chat with than my very own Father and partner in crime, Rod Staton. My dad and I have ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 66 - Train To Hunt
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're recording with longtime friend Kenton Clairmont of Train To Hunt. We have a rich history, in fact I know Kenton since 2004. We talk ab...
ElkShape Podcast EP 65 - Alishia Zemlicka
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are chatting with Alishia Zemlicka today. She's the real deal when it comes to hunting and fitness. She runs a Day Spa out of Bozeman, MT and i...
ElkShape Podcast EP 64 - MONEY MONEY MONEY
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the ElkShape Podcast where we discuss how to make yourself better with your time. Preparing for elk hunting year round is our approach,...
ElkShape Podcast EP 63 - CJ Buck of BUCK KNIVES
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are sitting down with Chairman and CEO of Buck Knives, CJ Buck. He's the 4th generation to run this family business that started over a hun...
ElkShape Podcast EP 62 - Josh Boyd
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what you need to know on this episode, Josh Boyd resides in Northwest Montana and is in his mid-forties. He is probably one of the most highl...
ElkShape Podcast EP 61 - LIVE from ElkShape Camp
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What started as an idea, quickly escalated to a reality this weekend. 20 humble, hungry and positive elk hunters made their way to Spokane Valley, W...
ElkShape Podcast EP 60 - LIVE Q&A with a Rookie Elk Hunter from the Midwest
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Campbel @jason.campbell.bowhunt sent me a dozen or so questions on how to prepare for his inaugural elk hunt out West with 3 buddies. I thoug...
ElkShape Podcast EP 59 - Chasing Longtails
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After many years of saving up for a Mountain Lion Hunt and hustling several outfitters to work out some sort of arrangement, I got the call I've been ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 58 - Adam Grenda the Alaskan Pilot
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Grenda is living his dream! He's a pilot for the US Government in Alaska, and lives in King Salmon. He moved there from Idaho a few years bac...
ElkShape Podcast EP 57 - Fiscal Fitness with Jeff Bynum
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking hunting and financial fitness. We sit down and record with Jeff Bynum on best financial practices for hunters who want to hunt w...
ElkShape Podcast EP 56 - Stuck in the Rut
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Scheider of Stuck in the Rut joins us today to talk about his 17 year streak of 6pt bulls and all his hunting he's done in Alaska. Travis is ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 55 Brian Rhead & The Blue Collar Grand Slam
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Rhead is sort of a legend in my mind. He's a blue collar lineman by day, he hustles on the side as a taxidermist, and he's hunted around the w...
ElkShape Podcast EP 54 - Phelps, Keto, and Trying to Kill the Fat Kid
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring on Jason Phelps, owner of Phelps Games Calls and dive deep into his journey of trying to kill the fat kid. He's the kind of guy that ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 53 - Ryan Starley of Rogue Wild
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episdoe 53 is all about testing yourself and seeking out new challenges. We bring on the perfect guest once again, a guy who is truly blue collar, f...
ElkShape Podcast EP 52 - Ber Yang of Pure Trophies
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Great episode today with Ber Yang of Pure Trophies. This guy and his team have put down a grip of bulls over the last 20 years, many of them over 30...
ElkShape Podcast EP 51 - Tyson Drevniak
29 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode for 2018 is with yet another blue collar family man who loves to elk hunt on public land. Today we record with Tyson Drevniak (@TDrevni...
ElkShape Podcast EP 50 - Larry D Jones
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For our 50th episode we brought on a living legend! I'm honored to have none other than Larry D. Jones on today's show. Larry is a member of the b...
ElkShape Podcast EP 49 - Grim Reaper Matt
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by Matt Bateman...he's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to closing the deal on any species out West. Matt is bar far one of th...
ElkShape Podcast EP 48 - Bucky Shoemaker & His 5 Year Run
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by Bucky Shoemaker, Idaho native, elk hunting fanatic, and blue collar family man. Bucky is the picture perfect guest to have on ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 47 - Jacob Villasenor
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"4 long years of being obsessed with these incredible animals and I finally connected with my first which happened to be this beautiful herd bull. I f...
ElkShape Podcast EP 46 - Tyler Woods
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring in another blue collar family man who happens to slay giant bulls on public land with an over-the-counter tag. Tyler is a hard working ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 45 - The Bugler
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk Durham from Orofino, ID joins us today to talk all things elk. Dirk has hunted multiple states with general elk tags and has had a lot of succe...
ElkShape Podcast EP 44 - Listener Q & A
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finally we get to some listener questions, here are some of the topics covered: ELKSHAPE CAMP 2019 CLOSING THE DISTANCE ON ELK SITKA RAIN GEA...
ElkShape Podcast EP 43 - Beyond The Backcountry
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an electric conversation with Zack Owens better know as @beyond_the_backcountry on Instagram. Zack's an Idaho guy who hunts exclusivel...
ElkShape Podcast EP 42 - Justin Grimes
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk frontal shots on elk. We get into Justin's 7 year elk hunting learning curve and the story of his first bull on public land with an ov...
ElkShape Podcast EP 41 - Jason Barkemeyer
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for checking out this podcast designed to get you out of the elk hunting learning curve and help you be more consistent year after year on publ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 40 - Balancing Hunting & Family
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This throwback episode is one that didn't get published and I thought it would be a great idea to blast it here on the ELKSHAPE Podcast. I sit down ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 39 - Levi Day
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your succuss will not determine my success. This episode has it all, we sit down with a great friend, MR. Levi Day. Levi's blue collar roots ha...
ElkShape Podcast EP 38 - Time For A Change
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A quick twenty minute listen on what ELKSHAPE is up to after Elk season. Dan breaks down his partner list and includes his announcement of a new par...
ElkShape Podcast EP 37 - Attorney Converts to an Elk Hunter
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick J. Walsh did not grow up in a hunting family, he has zero hunters in his circle of friends or colleagues. By day, he's an attorney and part ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 36 - Nevada Elk Recap
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan recaps his 10 day rollercoaster ride in Nevada. This podcast is brought to you buy hard work, delayed gratification and being accountable for yo...
ElkShape Podcast EP 35 -DIY Antelope
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded on the road as my dad and I traveled home fron a DIY Public Land Archery Antelope hunt in Idaho. We talk about some of the...
ElkShape Podcast EP 34 - Elk Hunting Prowess
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a "Swapcast" with the East Meets West Podcast hosted by Beau Martonik. His podcast is geared towards the hunter that wants more out...
ElkShape Podcast EP 33 - Zack Bowhay DIY Elk Hunting
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing on Zack from HUNT DIY and tapping into his knowledge of obtaining elk tags and not making rookie mistakes. We first dive into a little hunt...
ElkShape Podcast EP 32 - Jason Phelps Transformation
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Phelps lives in Washington, works a 9-5 and runs a successful call company. He's a gentle giant and a beast of an elk hunter. He's been on a...
ElkShape Podcast EP 31 - East Coast Elk Hunters
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many East coast or Midwest hunters have still not made it out West to elk hunt? The answer is probably most. It can be extremely intimidating ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 30 - Spencer Trippe
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am recording with fellow Washingtonian Spencer Trippe of Off Grid Food Co. We chat elk hunting for Roosevel on the Westside of Washington, ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 29 - Miguel Sandovol
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are always looking for the right guest to be on this Podcast. What separates us from other podcasts is we want to interview the guy you never h...
ElkShape Podcast EP 28 - John Barklow
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's no surprise why John Barklow has been on multiple podcasts, he's pretty much a complete bad ass. I got him on the ElkShape Podcast to talk next l...
ElkShape Podcast EP 27 - Noobs Getting It Done
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's recording is with Tim Connor who lives in Washington State and has one year of elk hunting under his belt. I interviewed him simply to explo...
ElkShape Podcast EP 26 - The Elk Savage
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Veryln Savage, the one and only! You need to listen to this entire episode as there are elk nugget bombs dropped throughout. Mr. Savage is a blue ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 25 - Pete McCall Fitness
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's not everyday you get to be on someone's fitness based podcast and talk about WHY you hunt to an audience that probably doesn't know much about it...
ElkShape Podcast EP 24 Grady Rawls
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
REAL and AUTHENTIC Grady Rawls records with us today all the way from New Zealand at the 2am his time. I have known Grady for years and have even sh...
ElkShape Podcast EP 23 - Heather Kelly
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So long Mountain House! Wait, what? Yes, I want all of you to consider just what is in a Mountain House or other freeze dried meals. Usually a r...
ElkShape Podcast EP 22 - Evan Williams
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Evan Williams, a 34-year old father and husband who has worked in an archery shop for over a decade and now works for Hoyt Archery. We ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 21 - Drew Steinberger
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up with an old friend and pressing record is what happened on this episode. We sit down with Drew Steinberger out of Montana and catch up a...
ElkShape Podcast EP 20 - Ryan Lampers
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Lampers of HUNT*HARVEST*HEALTH joins me today and we basically just catch up. Ryan and I met in the Idaho backcountry on an elk hunt. We ran ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 19 - Rod Staton & Spring Bear
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring on my hunting partner and father Rod Staton. We talk shop about how he got his start into elk hunting which is a cool progression fro...
ElkShape Podcast EP 18 Steve Speck
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Steve Speck about his journey in entrepreneurship. You will definitely appreciate Steve's take on hustling and researching until yo...
ElkShape Podcast EP 17 - Mike Lowry
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elk Hunting Legends in my book are hard to come by. Today we sit down and chat with a guy from Montana who has archery elk hunted for over 40 season...
ElkShape Podcast EP 16 - Isaac Aleman
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with a buddy in the hunting industry Isaac Aleman. He works for Easton Archery in sales and has been in the hunting industry for ov...
ElkShape Podcast EP 15 - Matt Anderson
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring on fellow bowhunter and crossfitter out of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Matt Anderson. Matt is a full time coach and now started a food prep ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 14 Q&A
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I've been saving up listener questions and answered them all! Here's what we covered: DIY Spring Bear Hunting Spot and Stalk Spring Bears Baiting ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 13 - Corey Jacobsen
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finally got to chat with Elk 101's Corey Jacobsen. He's a world elk calling champion many times over, blue collar, and extremely passionate about el...
ElkShape Podcast EP 12 - Wyatt Nielson
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with marketing director of Kenetrek Boots Wyatt Nielson. Wyatt lives in Big Sky country and is a true outdoorsmen. We chat about his amazi...
ElkShape Podcast EP 11 - Dave Brinker
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Brinker is a fellow elk hunter from Bozeman, Montana. He does work for Sitka Gear and he just recorded his first album in Nashville, Tennesse. ...
ElkShape Podcast EP 10 - Mrs. ElkShape
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finally got my wife Alicia aka Mrs. ElkShape on the show! This show was recorded while we were on vacation in Maui. I had a handful of questions t...
ElkShape Podcast EP 9 - onXmaps
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're anything like me, you pride yourself on hunting public lands without a guide. One of the absolute most critical components to researching an...
ElkShape Podcast EP 8 - Mark Boardman Vortex Optics
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode we sit-down with Mark Boardman with Vortex Optics, recorded at the 2018 SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark was born and raised in Wa...
ElkShape EP 7 - Sonny and the Selway
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode we sit-down with blue collar hunter Sonny Cloninger from Washington state. Sonny is in his sixties and has elk hunted the Selway Bit...
ElkShape EP 6 - Q & A
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 6, 100% listener question and answer. Topics covered: How to interpret Google Earth for "escouting" elk and where to find elk ...
ElkShape EP 5 - Joe Rotter
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have a blue collar elk hunter from Washington state who gets it done year after year in the public land backcountry. This guy puts d...
ElkShape EP 4 - Staying Motivated
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 is straight to the point motivation, goal setting, and preparation. I break down how to set goals for 2018 and be able to redirect your p...
ElkShape EP 3 - Jed Conklin
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 3, this episode is a product of happenstance. Jed Conklin is a buddy of mine who hunts for elk in southern Idaho and lives in the s...
ElkShape EP 2 - Ryan Alltus
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode number two, we sit down with my good buddy Ryan Alltus of Ceour D'Alene, Idaho. Ryan fits the mold of who we want to interview o...
ELKSHAPE EP 1
18 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the ELKSHAPE podcast where we break down fitness for elk hunting, elk hunting tactics, and we even get into professional development. The...