Today we're getting to know Blake Kidder of the Outdoor Group. He's a regional sales rep, target archer, bowhunter and athlete. Blake's in the middle of his elk hunting learning curve and shares insight on the process as well as his fitness journey.

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Welcome to a NEW YEAR... the slate is wiped clean. Dan and Jeff go over goal setting and how to choose the correct elk hunting partner. We also dive into the methodology of ElkShape Training.

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Today we're answering listener questions on elk hunting tactics, as well as reviewing YT comments about the division in the hunting community. We get to know Josiah's story - he's lost significant weight and plans on losing more in order to hunt his best in 2024.

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Division in the Hunting Community: Can We Unite?

We will always have different opinions, but is there a way for the hunting community to identify a few issues we agree on and build a foundation from there? Set aside differences to find a common thread and stand on common ground...Today we are tackling this challenging topic in what we believe is a very respectable conversation in attempt to unite, not divide hunters. #elkshape 

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Will Cooper has been elk hunting since 2018 and has struck out each year... He's hunted public land OTC Colorado each season and finally, in the fall of 2023 he punched his 1st elk tag. Join us as we dive into the hunt that took place during Colorado's 2nd rifle season, in the middle of a blizzard, and what it took for him to accomplish his goal. #ElkShape

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Create a perfect sight tape with very little effort... You'll be able to create cut charts for mountain 3D shoots and build sight tapes for elevation of your next hunt. We are talking to Tristan of Precision Cut Archery and going over step-by-step how to use his website. #elkshape

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Finding the BEST broadhead for Elk - Today we are discussing broadheads with John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures. John has a really cool backstory which I'm so glad we got into and he has a unique protocol for testing broadheads.

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Fixing Your Shoulder Injury with MTN PHYSIO - Today we're podcasting with Jeff Dodds and Preston Ward on the topic of shoulder injuries and bowhunters wounding elk. Both topics are necessary to circumnavigate and we hope to share some best practices we've learned along our journey. #elkshape

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How to get more prepaid hunting days! Boobs, babes, bosses and an elk's nose are all trying to prevent you from punching your elk tag. Today, we bring on long time listener Andy from Utah to discuss how to conduct your business at home with the MRS and the family to insure your hunting adventures are not a burden on them. There's some great insight and takeaways in today's discussion that will only help you spend more time in the field. #ElkShape

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"It’s taking me almost 20 years to figure out what elk hunting really means to me. It’s different things for different people. It even changes depending on the year, the tags, and the people I’m with. One thing I know, I’m beyond thankful for another year to chase elk where they live. It drives me to be better, physically and mentally, it clears my head from the cares of this life, it challenges me, it’s a personal game and not a competition, and I always come home thankful for the memories. For me it will always be a connection to my little brother we lost to cancer, he called me while I was hunting elk one year to let me know his diagnosis. I’ll never forget that year and the emotions. You aren’t suppose to lose your baby brother…he’s not forgotten and I’m a better man for losing him. I haven’t wasted a week since I lost him many years ago. Life is a blessing don’t waste it feeling sorry for yourself. Give life everything you have! Good luck this year…I’m gonna take my bow for a walk, and see what we can find."

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