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All your questions answered on backcountry gear and systems with vetted subject matter expert John Barklow.  John just launched Knowledge From Storms - a web based platform dedicated to education folks on backcountry survival when it comes to hunting and skiing.  John is the Product Manager for Sitka Gear and one of the most dedicated bowhunters you'll ever meet. Follow Barklow on IG Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, discount code elkshape30   Vortex Wear - elkshape - 20% off Apparel...

Sitting down with John Barklow of Sitka Gear today and discussing how he keeps his mental preparedness edge.  We discuss best practices for year round preparation and detour into some fun rabbit holes.  This is a solid listen.  You can certainly follow along John's adventures on Instagram HERE.   Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: The Elk Collective - $25 off our Digital Elk Hunting Course - elkshapepodcast Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, discount code elkshape30   Vortex Wear - elkshape - 20% off Apparel Pnuma Outdoors - elkshape20 - 20% off first order Bakcou eBikes - elkshape - $300 off any bike order Northwest Retention Systems - elkshape - ElkShape Scout Model Only - free...

We are talking best business practices with Kendall Card of CamoFire.com

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 highly regarded DIY backcountry bowhunters that I know.  He's written hundreds of articles for publications and websites on numerous topics that pertain to hunting out West.  Josh is a super humble dude, but it was very special to talk one-on-one in person and record this episode.  We were at a crowded coffee shop at the time of this recording, but the information we cover is incredible for both rookie and veteran elk hunters....

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 world.  He guides in Alaska and Mexico, and he's the only guy I know that is not a millionaire that has the wild sheep Grand Slam.  He did it in 3 years on a blue collar budget.  He traded his time for guiding, taxidermy, and had some luck, but in 3 years time he did the unthinkable and harvested all 4 wild sheep - Rocky, Stone, Dall and Desert. We...