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 field dressing his archery elk. We break down what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and—most importantly—what every hunter should carry in their pack to be prepared for medical emergencies. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode covers essential first aid skills, bleeding control techniques, and the gear that could save your life when help is far away. 💢 Discount Codes 💢 BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://glnk.io/p9vpq/21r PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/MobileElkHunting VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - http://bit.ly/40pIF6R SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/SheepFeet onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/ONXHUNT Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE https://bit.ly/42Xa5mB CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - http://bit.ly/3LMnVBA Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ELKSHAPE20 10% Off Code (cellular) ELKSHAPE 10 - https://bit.ly/3LFRULv MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - http://bit.ly/3nhGmUo MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/3nhRJvV DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/3P5x3BY GORUCK | 10% OFF CODE: ELKHUNT - https://glnk.io/ko1wr/staton BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE20 - https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/9LnW0E INITIAL ASCENT | 5% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE - https://initialascent.com/ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=14093&pw=265865&mi=30849&pt=3&pri=26 🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - SONY A1 BODY - https://amzn.to/3wLZLBW B CAM - SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS - https://amzn.to/3InUGST SONY LONG LENS 70-200MM - https://amzn.to/433SXLW WIRELESS DJI MIC 2 - https://amzn.to/3uYPku5 STUDIO LENS 24-70MM - https://amzn.to/3PbhZD8 DJI DRONE - https://amzn.to/3TqrAZo DJI ACTION 4 - https://amzn.to/49FDPXA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 archery elk hunt in Montana—what went right, what went wrong, and what he learned along the way. To wrap it up, Dan and Tyler from ElkShape Gear dive into your listener questions about elk hunting tactics, gear setups, and strategies to help you level up for next season. 💢 Discount Codes 💢 BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://glnk.io/p9vpq/21r PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/MobileElkHunting VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - http://bit.ly/40pIF6R SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/SheepFeet onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/ONXHUNT Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE https://bit.ly/42Xa5mB CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - http://bit.ly/3LMnVBA Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ELKSHAPE20 10% Off Code (cellular) ELKSHAPE 10 - https://bit.ly/3LFRULv MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - http://bit.ly/3nhGmUo MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/3nhRJvV DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/3P5x3BY GORUCK | 10% OFF CODE: ELKHUNT - https://glnk.io/ko1wr/staton BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE20 - https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.io/9LnW0E INITIAL ASCENT | 5% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE - https://initialascent.com/ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=14093&pw=265865&mi=30849&pt=3&pri=26 🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - SONY A1 BODY - https://amzn.to/3wLZLBW B CAM - SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS - https://amzn.to/3InUGST SONY LONG LENS 70-200MM - https://amzn.to/433SXLW WIRELESS DJI MIC 2 - https://amzn.to/3uYPku5 STUDIO LENS 24-70MM - https://amzn.to/3PbhZD8 DJI DRONE - https://amzn.to/3TqrAZo DJI ACTION 4 - https://amzn.to/49FDPXA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hunting industry, and how he personally plans to pivot moving forward. Dan also reflects on his six-year partnership with the BlackOvis team—expressing deep gratitude, respect, and sadness for the hardworking people behind the brand who poured everything into building it. This one’s a raw and real conversation about change, loyalty, and finding a way forward when the unexpected happens. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tested them in the field, and how shooting discipline translates from the range to the backcountry. They also drop a few teasers about a new bow that’s been getting some serious attention. It’s a laid-back, insight-packed conversation between two guys who live and breathe archery and adventure. @michaelallman_archer 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and understand bloodwork, what key markers matter most for performance and longevity, and the everyday habits that drive long-term wellness. From hormones and sleep to nutrition and stress management, this episode is packed with practical insights for hunters and athletes who want to feel and perform at their peak—both in the mountains and at home. Ig: @kylegillettmd Pod: The Gillett Health Podcast 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a raw, day-by-day breakdown of what went right, what went wrong, and what he’ll do differently next year. From close encounters and blown stalks to pack-outs, weather, mindset, and the grind that defines September — it’s all here. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the camera, this is Dan’s most transparent recap yet. Whether you tagged out or came home empty-handed, this one’s for every hunter who gives everything for the mountain. Tune in, take notes, and start preparing for next year — because the slate’s already been wiped clean. You haven’t killed an elk in 2026.   💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 lives. They even wade into some real talk about today’s world and what keeps them grounded through it all. It’s an unfiltered, authentic chat between two longtime friends who’ve spent decades in the bowhunting trenches.   💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 jabs at cameraman Jake. Along the way, they swap stories, laugh about behind-the-scenes moments, and relive some of the memories that shaped the early ElkShape grind. This episode is equal parts throwback and fresh perspective—a reminder of how far the journey has come.   💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 covers how to adapt when elk are worn down from weeks of pressure, where to find bulls when calling activity slows, and the mental edge it takes to keep grinding until the very end. If you’re staring at the clock and looking for a way to make the most of the season’s closing moments, this episode is your playbook. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are alive with bugles. From understanding bull behavior and timing your setups, to reading the herd dynamic and adjusting to hunting pressure, Dan shares practical strategies that hunters can put to use immediately. Whether you’re a seasoned elk hunter or chasing bugles for the first time, this episode gives you a sharper edge for those intense September days. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 provoking a response, you’ll learn how to read the situation and apply the right call at the right moment. Whether you’re a new elk caller or sharpening your skill set, this quick-hit episode will give you proven strategies to help turn bugles into opportunities. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September has finally arrived, and with it comes the start of elk season. In this solo episode, Dan kicks off the September Series by breaking down his approach to hunting elk in the early season. From understanding elk behavior in the first days of September, to locating herds before peak rut activity, to strategies for calling, glassing, and moving through the mountains—this episode is all about stacking the odds in your favor when the season is fresh. Dan also shares the mindset and preparation that separates hunters who just show up from those who notch tags. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, Dan breaks down his full elk hunt game plan for the season. From how he’s preparing physically and mentally to the strategy he’ll deploy once boots hit the dirt, Dan walks through the details that make or break an elk hunt. He also shares how he intends to capture the entire experience on film—what gear he’ll bring, how he’ll balance hunting and filming in the backcountry, and why documenting the journey matters. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the planning, discipline, and focus required to chase elk at a high level while telling the story along the way.   💢 Discount Codes 💢 @rileystaton24 @elkshape   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adams is a flight nurse who knows what it means to be ready when seconds count. In this conversation, Dan and Chris dig into what hunters often overlook when it comes to backcountry safety and medical preparedness. Chris shares the story behind developing a field-ready med kit built for hunters, the essential skills you should have before heading into the mountains, and why preparation is just as important as fitness and gear. This episode blends practical backcountry advice with life-saving insights from someone who’s been on the front lines when everything is on the line. @elkshape @rileystaton24 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we tackle the question: “Does elk hunting etiquette still exist?” From trailhead behavior and camp courtesy to calling tactics and respecting other hunters' space, we dive deep into the unwritten rules that once defined ethical elk hunting. Have we lost touch with the code of the backcountry? Or are these values still alive in the modern hunter? Tune in for a raw, honest discussion about the ethics, respect, and integrity that should guide every hunt—and why some of those traditions may be slipping away. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎥 ELKSHAPE PODCAST: Sam Has a HOLE is his heart Meet Sam Fernandez: A Story of Faith, Family, and Resilience 🙏🏹 Sam Fernandez is a husband, a father of four, a full-time pastor, and a part-time bow technician at Straight 6 Archery. He’s the kind of man who puts his heart into everything he does — and right now, that heart needs healing. Watch and share as we walk alongside Sam through this chapter of his life. 💛 #FaithOverFear #SamFernandez #HeartOfAGiant #Straight6Archery #PrayerWarrior #MayoClinicJourney 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dan sits down with longtime friend and podcast legend Cody Rich, host of The Rich Outdoors. What starts as a conversation about elk hunting, business, and the grit it takes to live a purpose-driven life quickly turns into something much bigger. We dive into the lessons Cody has learned as an entrepreneur in the hunting industry, share some unforgettable hunting stories, and then peel back the curtain on a revolutionary new piece of technology that could change the way we all hunt. This isn’t your average gadget—it’s a tool built by hunters, for hunters, and it’s about to raise the bar on how we prepare, track, and execute in the backcountry. If you're passionate about the future of hunting, building a legacy, and sharpening every edge—this one’s for you. 💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dan sits down with Blake Nations, a seasoned Naval veteran, and Nick, a fellow archer and passionate outdoorsman, for a full-length conversation about life, discipline, and the mindset it takes to stay dialed in — both in the mountains and in everyday life. Blake shares powerful insights from his time in the Navy, and how that foundation of service, structure, and sacrifice has shaped the way he approaches training, bowhunting, and being a man of purpose. Alongside him, Nick brings a grounded and relatable voice to the table as they explore topics like motivation, showing up with intention, and the small daily decisions that make or break your goals. Of course, there’s also some elk hunting talk — and the kind of honest reflection you don’t get unless the mics are rolling and the trust is real.   💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dan sits down with Drew Rouse, the outspoken and passionate founder of Reel Game Calls. Known for his bold confidence and his no-filter approach to calling elk, Drew brings the heat in a conversation that covers way more than just bugles and chuckles. They dive into: 🗣️ What makes a truly effective elk caller — and why most hunters are doing it wrong 🏹 The mindset it takes to be aggressive and decisive during archery season 🔥 The origins of Reel Game Calls and why Drew believes his system works 🎯 The drama, the feedback, and the pushback that comes with standing firm in your approach 💬 A few hot takes that might ruffle feathers (you’ve been warned) Whether you agree with him or not, Drew shows up with conviction, experience, and a deep love for elk hunting — and this episode is a must-listen if you're trying to level up your calling game and mental edge this season.   @elkshape @reelgamecalls   💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dan and Josh sit down with the newest addition to the ElkShape Training team: Sage Gardner, a Colorado-based strength and conditioning coach and the mastermind behind our evolving fitness programming. We dive into:🏋️ Sage’s journey through college athletics, coaching, and how he found his way to ElkShape📚 His background in sports performance and what that brings to the table for hunters🧠 The philosophy behind training for the backcountry—not just for aesthetics, but for grit, endurance, and resilience🦌 His plans for the 2025 elk season and how he’s preparing to hit the mountains👨👩👧👦 Balancing family, faith, and the grind This episode is a great intro to the mind helping drive the next phase of ElkShape Training—and a reminder of what it looks like to stay Locked In year-round. @elkshape @elkshapetraining @sage_gardner51  💢 Discount Codes 💢   BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠ PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠ CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠ WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠ VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠ MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: ⁠⁠⁠elkshape⁠⁠⁠ DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE⁠⁠⁠ GORUCK | LINK TO ⁠⁠⁠SHOP⁠⁠⁠ BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ⁠⁠⁠ELKSHAPE20⁠⁠⁠   🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - ⁠⁠⁠SONY A1 BODY⁠⁠⁠ B CAM - ⁠⁠⁠SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS⁠⁠⁠ SONY ⁠⁠⁠LONG LENS 70-200MM⁠⁠⁠ WIRELESS ⁠⁠⁠DJI MIC 2⁠⁠⁠ STUDIO LENS ⁠⁠⁠24-70MM ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠DJI DRONE ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠DJI ACTION 4⁠ @rileystaton24 📸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices