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Today we record on the road driving back home from a bomb run bear hunt, my good buddy Jake Webb jumps on the podcast to share how he's basically crushed the elk hunting learning curve.  Jake is a father and blue collar hard working elk hunter who has punched elk tags in Montana two years in a row.  We dissect his approach to solo elk hunting in the backcountry, his gear failures and successes, and finally we uncover how he got into 'ElkShape' and stayed there. Follow Jake on Instagram here Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Treeline Academy use...

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 success, but that wasn't always the case.  We explore his learning curve on elk, what elk tactics he's employed over the years and how he's adjusted his approach over time.  Dirk is an incredible elk caller, in fact he competes in the RMEF Elk Calling Championships each year.  His handle on Instagram is @TheBugler and he's got his own elk call from Phelps called The Maverick.  We talk about how to approach...

Today we have an electric conversation with Zack Owens better know as @beyond_the_backcountry on Instagram.  Zack's an Idaho guy who hunts exclusively on public land for elk, but his day job has him guiding hunters on a private ranch.  Zack is authentic, unapologetic and full of insight.  We talk about his archery elk hunt with a recurve, his first wolf harvest, and what it is like guiding rookie elk hunters.  We even get into ranch bulls versus public land bulls.  Don't miss this one!

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 public land.  That's right, this is for the blue collar crowd that hunts on their own with over-the-counter elk tags. Today I talk about my idea of a ELKSHAPE CAMP 2019.  After listening, if you have ideas send them to me on Instagram or my email address that I give during the episode. We bring on my good buddy and shed hunting fool Jason Barkemeyer from New Mexico to break down his elk...

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 hunting industry nuances when it comes to getting your foot in the door and how to monetize your passion.  We discuss his insane hunting schedule for 2018 and how he balances family, work and outdoor writing.  Zack is very authentic and tells it how it is, enjoyed having him on and I hope you do as well.