ElkShape

Great episode today with Ber Yang of Pure Trophies.  This guy and his team have put down a grip of bulls over the last 20 years, many of them over 300" and all on public land.  It's hard to describe their level of consistent success, so I will direct you to their website and their YouTube to see for yourself the caliber of bulls these guys consistently connect on.  I have hunted similar country where they find success and most people will not kill a bull there, let alone pass on any opportunity when presented with a hard earned shot.  The brush bulls of Western Montana and parts of Idaho can make for frustrating hunting.  The brush itself can prevent you from getting a clear shot, even when a bull is a mere 5 yards away.  Binoculars are worthless in this country, any many folks will quickly grow tired of fighting the dense underbrush and steep terrain that these elk call home.  The elk numbers are low and the country is in the heart of wolf country plus other predators.  Ber and his four brothers have been pounding brush and slamming monster bulls for many years and they love the challenge.

The team of brothers have captured a lot of their hunts on and put them on YouTube, I highly recommend you take some time and watch how they get it done.  These guys are all animals and part forest ninjas, so we talk to Ber and learn his unique story on how he came to the States and found his passion elk hunting.  This was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy!

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BOHNING

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Last episode for 2018 is with yet another blue collar family man who loves to elk hunt on public land.  Today we record with Tyson Drevniak (@TDrevniak) from Washington state.  Tyson had a stellar year packing out 4 bulls on public land, 3 in Washington (one of them his) and his Idaho bull.  He works a 9-5 and juggles family, career and hunting just like the rest of us.

We talk about his awesome season, the tactics he uses when hunting a completely new area, working around massive hunting pressure and getting it done on public ground.  We cover topics like shot selection broadhead choices and front shots on elk.  This is a legit listen, so enjoy and keep grinding towards your goals!

ELKSHAPE PARTNERS:

KENETREK

EXO

HOYT ARCHERY

ONXMAPS

SITKA GEAR

VORTEX OPTICS

EASTON ARCHERY

ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE

EBOOK

PHELPS GAME CALLS

BOHNING

OFF GRID FOOD CO

 FNX SUPPLEMENTS

PODIUM STRINGS

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For our 50th episode we brought on a living legend!  I'm honored to have none other than Larry D. Jones on today's show.  Larry is a member of the bowhunting hall of fame, a pioneer when it comes to elk calling and hunting.  He's probably forgot more than I will ever know about hunting elk, so you're in for a great episode.

I met Larry in 2008, we hunted two seasons in a row and he taught me a lot.  We get a chance to go over how he got started into the elk call business, the early days of elk hunting and how he still manages to conquer mountains late into his seventies.  Larry is a special guy, hope you enjoy. 

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SITKA GEAR

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BOHNING

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Today we're joined by Matt Bateman...he's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to closing the deal on any species out West.  Matt is bar far one of the most consistent elk killers you'll ever meet, and he's well versed on mule deer, pronghorn and whitetail.  Matt's freezer is always full!

Matt's day job is at Grim Reaper Broadheads, he is married, has kids and hunts on a budget.  We talk Faith, Family, Finances and discipline.  We even cover how he bounced back from shoulder surgery in the same year to getting his bull that very fall.  Matt and I talk strategy on getting in tight on elk and even cover blood trailing and recovery best practices.  This episode is packed with info, hope you enjoy.

ELKSHAPE PARTNERS:

KENETREK

EXO

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ONXMAPS

SITKA GEAR

VORTEX OPTICS

EASTON ARCHERY

ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE

EBOOK

PHELPS GAME CALLS

BOHNING

OFF GRID FOOD CO

 FNX SUPPLEMENTS

PODIUM STRINGS

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Today we're joined by Bucky Shoemaker, Idaho native, elk hunting fanatic, and blue collar family man.  Bucky is the picture perfect guest to have on this show, he represents what this podcast is all about; hard work.  Bucky gets a limited amount of days off from the mill, but he makes the most of them.  We discuss his keys for success when it comes to elk hunting public land over-the-counter elk, he's tagged out on bulls the last five years in a row.  Before that it was a struggle, so we figure out what clicked for him and we share it with you.

Other topics include his once-in-a-lifetime moose hunt in Idaho this year, a new addition to the family, and balancing hunting when being married and having a young family.  Bucky is the real deal, I know you'll enjoy this episode.

ELKSHAPE PARTNERS:

KENETREK

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SITKA GEAR

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EASTON ARCHERY

ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE

EBOOK

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BOHNING

OFF GRID FOOD CO

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PODIUM STRINGS

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"4 long years of being obsessed with these incredible animals and I finally connected with my first which happened to be this beautiful herd bull. I found this bull on the 11th and it took till Friday the 14th and 3 different setups solo to get him visible and within range. The moment after I shot was surreal. All the different thoughts left me speechless as I worked through what my next move would be. I decided to go get help. By the time I was heading back to trail this bull I had 7 guys coming with, all excited to share this moment with me.  All helped me track this bull and eventually find him dead 200 yards from where I shot. The help I received from these guys was overwhelming as we stayed up all night getting this bull taken care of and packed out. My appreciation for everyone involved is greater than I can express. It was a long 8 days in the wilderness that tested me physically and mentally but eventually provided a gratification is greater than anything I’ve felt before. I look forward to putting the work in every year to make this happen in the future. Good luck to all those still grinding to make it happen!"

-Jacob Villasenor

Today's episode is with the guy who filmed me in Nevada for elk.  The guy who beat the Elk Hunting learning curve in 4 years.  A guy who I love and adore for his passion outdoors.  This is Jacob Villasenor, a public land DIY elk hunter like you.  I hope you enjoy getting to know his story.

ELKSHAPE PARTNERS:

KENETREK

EXO

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ONXMAPS

SITKA GEAR

VORTEX OPTICS

EASTON ARCHERY

ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE

EBOOK

PHELPS GAME CALLS

BOHNING

OFF GRID FOOD CO

 FNX SUPPLEMENTS

PODIUM STRINGS

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Today we bring in another blue collar family man who happens to slay giant bulls on public land with an over-the-counter tag. Tyler is a hard working guy who shares what he's learned hunting solo in the Idaho backcountry for big herd bulls. We also get into how he balances family, young kids, a demanding career, and workouts while on the road for work. This is a great episode that covers a lot of ground. Enjoy!

ELKSHAPE PARTNERS:

KENETREK

EXO

HOYT ARCHERY

ONXMAPS

SITKA GEAR

VORTEX OPTICS

EASTON ARCHERY

ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE

EBOOK

PHELPS GAME CALLS

BOHNING

OFF GRID FOOD CO

 FNX SUPPLEMENTS

PODIUM STRINGS

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