We made it back from our two-week Bear Bender across Alberta and Saskatchewan—worn out, full of stories, and more fired up than ever. But no time to kick our feet up... ElkShape doesn’t run on rest.
This past week has been about getting refocused, filming, training, and dialing gear in for the next adventure. Montana Total Archery Challenge is right around the corner, and we’re heading that way ready to rip.
Here’s what’s been going down since we got home:
🎯 New Target Testing
We got our hands on the new Delta McKenzie Predator targets, and let’s just say… they can take a beating. We put them through the wringer with broadheads and fixed blades, and they held up strong. Full video breakdown coming soon.
Plus, getting the range dialed for a summer full of shooting every day.
🏹 Bow Breakdown
Dan had something go horribly wrong with his bow setup this week. We'll save the details for the video, but let’s just say it was a learning moment for everyone. That full story (and what you can learn from it) drops June 20th. Don’t miss it.
🎙️ Two New Podcasts This Week
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“We’re Finally Home” (Drops Friday) – Dan and Riley recap the Bear Bender experience, the highs, lows, and raw takeaways.
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Podcast with Iron Will Bill (Coming Next Week) – We sat down with Bill in Saskatchewan to talk elk, bears, gear, and revisit one of his epic elk hunts in a director’s cut-style breakdown.
🎥 Coming This Monday: Bear Bender Part 2
This is the one you’ve been waiting for…
Watch Dan tag his biggest archery bear ever, Riley get after it in a totally different environment, and join us as we wrap up the Bear Bender alongside Bill from Iron Will and the Bear Hunt Giveaway Winner, Cody Sabol. Beautiful country, incredible animals, and a whole lot of lessons.
🧭 What’s Next?
We’re loading the truck and heading to Montana TAC—so if you're on the mountain, come say hi. We’ll be filming, shooting, and staying dialed.
And yes, we’re working behind the scenes to open up a limited opportunity to come hunt spring bear with Dan in 2026. Stay tuned for those details... coming soon.
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Glad you’re home again safe and sound. Always look forward to reading and viewing your content and adventures.