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2020 elk season plans are starting to take place so today we record with Ben Gorman to better understand elk hunting tactics and scouting.  We go over some of his proven tactics when it comes to scouting for elk and making several plans to execute come fall. Ben owns and operates Shednecks Apparel & Gear Brand as well as Hunt Planner for the state of Wyoming. Follow Ben on Instagram Link to the Wilderness Athlete Increase Your Bow Draw Strength Program Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex...

Elk hunting in Washington State is very difficult.  You have to choose which side of the state you want to hunt (East or West).  Then you have to choose your exclusive weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle).  Seasons are very short compared to other states out west.  Draw odds are bleak for residents and nonresidents have to buy an elk tag/license just to be able to apply for limited entry tags.  There's a lot of room for improvement when it comes to managing the elk herds of Washington State.  Today, we dissect their management systems and offer up a few solutions...

Today we bring on Dirk Durham aka The Bugler and get to know his outlook for the 2020 elk season.  We even go LIVE on Instagram and answer questions and go over tactics.  Dirk is a great family man and elk assassin.  It's always fun to chat all things elk hunting and get to know him even better. Follow Dirk on Instagram or check out his YouTube Channel. Listeners of the ElkShape Podcast Exclusives: Wilderness Athlete 30% off your next purchase, use the discount code elkshape30   Vortex Optics 20% off Apparel, use the discount code elkshape LINK to ElkShape Camp...

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...

E Scouting is basically a relatively new approach to understanding your potential elk areas via a desktop computer.  Rather than waiting for the snow to melt in your elk areas so you can get boots on the ground, why not utilize a computer and explore new elk areas.  Unfortunately, there's often a bit of confusion when the subject comes up, so, today we bring on subject matter expert Mark Livesay of Treeline Academy to break down some of the best practices when it comes to creating a digital strategic hunt plan for the fall.  We cover tools of the trade...