how to get in shape for hunting RSS

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...

We are busting out a BONUS episode today breaking down all the hot elk hunting topics we just covered at ElkShape Camp Texas.  My co-host today is Jeff Bynum, an elk hunting addict and financial wizard.  We go over topics today on how to screen a potential elk hunting partner, areas to be working on in the off-season, and some real practical advice on how to WIN THE DAY when it comes to elk preparation.  ENJOY!     Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase,...

  "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 found this bull on the 11th and it took till Friday the 14th and 3 different setups solo to get him visible and within range. The moment after I shot was surreal. All the different thoughts left me speechless as I worked through what my next move would be. I decided to go get help. By the time I was heading back to trail this bull I had 7 guys coming with, all...

Finally we get to some listener questions, here are some of the topics covered: ELKSHAPE CAMP 2019 CLOSING THE DISTANCE ON ELK SITKA RAIN GEAR OPTIONS INCREASING STRENGTH' WORKING AROUND INJURY GARAGE GYM EQUIPMENT ARROWS FOR BEST PENETRATION ON ELK ELKSHAPE PARTNERS Bohning Archery Caribou Gear Game Bags Hoyt Achery Vortex Optics Exo Mountain Gear Option Archery Easton Archery Sitka Gear Kenetrek Boots OnXmaps Elk Shape Youtube Channel Elk Shape BOOK Phelps Quality Game Calls Off Grid Food Co FNX Supplements

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 level elk hunting for the blue collar public land DIY OTC crowd. So if you're stuck in the elk hunting learning curve, or need some insight on backpack elk hunting this one's for you. Here's what we chat about: The Design Process When it Comes to Sitka Gear How John started elk hunting Calling Less can be very fruitful How to read and interpret TOPO maps Backpacking Sleep Systems Backpacking Water Systems...