May 06, 2026

STOP Missing Bears: Shot Placement, Broadheads & My 16-Week ElkShape Plan

1 hour 8 minutes

ElkShape Podcast — Season 9, Episode 471Dan is back in the lab and in the mountains on this one—breaking down why he’s officially moving away from lighted nocks after battling tuning inconsistencies and what that means for your arrow build heading into season. He dives deep into his current broadhead setup for spring bear, what he trusts when it matters most, and exactly where to place your arrow on a bear—plus the common mistakes that cost guys opportunities every year.Then we zoom out and get real about the next 16 weeks. If you’re serious about showing up in September 2026 in ElkShape, this is your roadmap. Dan lays out how to structure your fitness so you’re not just “in shape,” but mountain-ready—durable, efficient, and dangerous when the moment comes.We round it out with a look inside Dan’s daily nutrition—what he’s eating, when he’s eating it, and the supplements he’s using to recover, stay consistent, and stack days.This one covers it all—gear, execution, and preparation.Topics Covered:Why Dan is ditching lighted nocks (and what he’s running now)Broadhead selection for spring bearShot placement on bears (and costly mistakes to avoid)Building your 16-week ElkShape fitness planDaily nutrition, meal timing & recovery supplementsGet your reps in the red zone. September is coming.💢 Discount Codes 💢

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