ElkShape

Today we're checking back in with complete noob elk hunter Ben Dziwulski from WODPREP. He experienced 2 full weeks of public land elk hunting in Colorado. We find out how he prepared physically for the rigors of elk hunting and we dive into his fitness and nutrition. Ben is an amazing athlete and coach, and now he's completely hooked on trying to fill his freezer with organic protein called elk meat!

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Today we are recording with:

Marcus Strange - Montana Wildlife Federation

John Sullivan - Montana BHA Chair / Volunteer

Andrew Posewitz - Hardcore Montana Elk Hunter

We are discussing Montana elk tag allocation. Proposed changes that will take tags away from the general tag hunter and how to navigate the possibility of Montana elk hunting going towards a similar model that New Mexico has in place!

Here are links to Montana FWP Commissioners and Commission Meetings: 

https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission

Here is the agenda for upcoming FWP Commission meeting. As you can see they will be dealing with a lot of issues, including crossbows in archery-only season, grizzly bear relocation, and new 454 agreements providing elk tags to landowners in exchange for access. https://fwp.mt.gov/about-fwp/news/commissionagendas/2021/october-28-2021-commission-meeting

Marcus:

• https://www.instagram.com/marcus.strange/

Montana Wildlife Federation

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Black Ovis - elkshape - 10% off (some exclusions apply)

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Today we are recording with Jesse Deubel, the executive director for New Mexico Wildlife Federation and Ray Trejo. Both guests are passionate elk hunters who reside in New Mexico, we are extending the conversation of how New Mexico continues to support the privatization of elk hunting. If you are a regular blue-collar elk hunter, resident or non-resident, this is an important podcast to educate yourself on how the North American Model of Conservation is being ignored by the state of New Mexico.

Demand that the NM Attorney General investigate the legality of the EPLUS system

Submit Your Concern HERE

For more background and to research the extent of NMWF's calls to action through the administrative process, listeners can read more about the issue at the following link. The New Mexico Wildlife Federation has spent decades exhausting any and all administrative remedies.

LINK

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Black Ovis - elkshape - 10% off (some exclusions apply)

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Today we are discussing the EPLUS program of the state of New Mexico. Special guest Joel Gay from New Mexico breaks down why he and the BHA NM chapter are strongly opposing the current structure that ends up yielding 13,000 elk tags in the hands of private landowners in New Mexico.

Joel's Articles:

NM Elk Tags - There Must Be A Better Way

EPLUS Could Be Up For A Change in 2022

More Resources:

Resource Article # 1

Resource Article # 2

Resource Article # 3

Resource Article # 4

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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 shipping & handling, 5 Day Lead Time 

Eastman's TagHub - elkshape15 - 15% off membership

Black Ovis - elkshape - 10% off (some exclusions apply)

Black Rifle Coffee Company - elkshape - 15% off

onXhunt - elkshape - 20% off Elite Membership

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Today is an episode that should stand the test of time as a valuable asset. The aim of this episode is to share wisdom that comes from experience. Maybe you're a new elk hunter or are looking for mentorship, today's knowledge bombs will undoubtedly help you make a better shot selection.

Dirk's Social

Phelps Game Calls

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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 shipping & handling, 5 Day Lead Time 

Eastman's TagHub - elkshape15 - 15% off membership

Black Ovis - elkshape - 10% off (some exclusions apply)

Black Rifle Coffee Company - elkshape - 15% off

onXhunt - elkshape - 20% off Elite Membership

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Sheep Feet - elkshape - 10% off

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Hunter McWaters went on his first ever elk hunt with Dan in 2021.  He was hired to be a videographer, Dan & Hunter discuss their 10 day adventure, all the crazy they witnessed, and learn from Hunter on what it's like being an flatlander and coming out West to film an elk hunt with ElkShape.

Hunter's Instagram & Podcast

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We asked our listeners to write in about their '21 Elk Season - share their success and failures, what they learned and how this podcast might have played a role in their adventures out west.  This was so much fun to record, I cannot thank you all enough for all your submissions.

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Wilderness Athlete 30% off your first purchase, discount code elkshape30  

Vortex Wear - elkshape - 20% off Apparel

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I'm stoked to share some of our adventures in today's podcast, I've been on the road quite a bit since season kicked off and so I wanted share some of the struggle that comes with public land hunting.

This episode is a full recap of our NM Elk Hunting experience.

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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

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I'm stoked to share some of our adventures in today's podcast, I've been on the road quite a bit since season kicked off and so I wanted share some of the struggle that comes with public land hunting.

Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices:

SIGN UP FOR ELKSHAPE CAMP 2022

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

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Today we are recording with COO of REP FITNESS Jon Little.  Jon attended our first ever ElkShape Camp 3 years ago and since then has been putting multiple elk down each season.  He's also stepped up his fitness game getting into the best shape of his life.  We talk to Jon about his best practices, dive into created the best garage gym and how to maximize your hunt.

Check out the lineup for the 2022 ElkShape Camp Season!  We just launched our Early Bird prices:

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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

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