It's no surprise why John Barklow has been on multiple podcasts, he's pretty much a complete bad ass. I got him on the ElkShape Podcast to talk next level elk hunting for the blue colloar public land DIY OTC crowd.  So if you're stuck in the elk hunting learning curve, or need some insight on backpack elk hunting this one's for you.  Here's what we chat about:

The Design Process When it Comes to Sitka Gear

How John started elk hunting

Calling Less can be very fruitful

How to read and interpret TOPO maps

Backpacking Sleep Systems

Backpacking Water Systems

Why you should be practicing bacpacking in the off-season

Mental Toughness Reps

Year Round Fitness Approach

The Apex System from Sitka Gear

 

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KENETREK

EXO

HOYT ARCHERY

ONXMAPS

SITKA GEAR

MTN OPS

VORTEX OPTICS

EASTON ARCHERY

ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE

EBOOK

PHELPS

HIITMILLX

BOHNING