Ultimate Blue Print for Getting In Shape for Western Hunts
Today, Dan sits down with Ryan Fritz — personal trainer and strength coach. Dan and Ryan go way back, having met 20 years ago during their internship at Athletes’ Performance...
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Ultimate Blue Print for Getting In Shape for Western Hunts
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WAY UP WEST OUTDOORS - Steven Laughter (ElkShape Podcast)
In this episode, Dan sits down with Steven Laughter, a former 9-to-5 corporate employee who took a massive leap to become a full-time freelance photographer and videographer. Steven shares how...
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1st Archery Bull & 1st Helicopter Ride...Controlling Bleeding After a Hunting Accident
In today’s episode, we’re talking about backcountry safety and how to control bleeding in the field. Our guest shares a real-life story of accidentally stabbing himself in the leg while...
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Dan Burned 17 points for this elk tag... ElkShape Podcast
In this episode, Dan breaks down why he decided not to hunt Colorado after burning 17 preference points for a 1st season rifle elk tag. He also recaps his October...
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The SAD news about BlackOvis.com
In this episode, Dan opens up about the recent and unfortunate news of BlackOvis.com filing for bankruptcy. He shares his honest reaction to the announcement, what it means for the...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - Target Archery Meets the Backcountry Grind
Dan sits down with Michael Allman to swap stories from elk season and dig into everything from mountain adventures to target archery. The two talk about what went right, what...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - TEST Your Blood
Dan and Josh are joined by Dr. Kyle Gillett for a deep dive into what it really takes to be in your best health. They break down how to read...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - September Recap
Dan sits down for a full, unfiltered debrief of his 2025 elk season — every win, every mistake, and every hard-earned lesson from weeks in the mountains. This episode is...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - Dan & MFJJ
Dan sits down with MFJJ for a laid-back, wide-ranging conversation. The two talk shop on all things archery, swap hunting stories, and dive into what’s going on in their personal...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - Dan & Tim
Dan sits down with his former videographer and editor, Tim, for a long-overdue reunion. The two catch up on life, answer a handful of internet questions, and take some good-natured...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - Buzzer Beater Tactics
September is winding down, but there’s still time to punch a tag. In this solo episode, Dan lays out his buzzer-beater tactics for the final days of elk season. He...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - Peak Rut Tactics
Dan dives solo into one of the most exciting times of elk season—the Peak Rut. In this episode, he breaks down proven tactics for calling in bulls when the woods...
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ELKSHAPE Podcast - Elk Calling Tactics
In this short and tactical episode, Dan breaks down the art of elk bugling—when to bugle, how to bugle, and why timing matters more than volume. From locating bulls to...
