Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down with Marc Smith. Marc got his start with Eastmans' so the guys visit about that a bit. Then they get into talking about passion as Marc has recently committed himself to getting back into top physical condition. His motivation is to get back to hunting extreme country for mule deer and elk with his bow is the catalyst for his commitment. It's a great conversation and the fellas also talk about chasing sheep with a bow, failure, success and more.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tom Schneider from Stuck In The Rut. Tom is a blue collar hunter that carries his work ethic into everything he does. He is able to find consistent success in tough to hunt units. The guys discuss that as well as how to hunt the thick timber. They also talk about structuring their lives to get enough time to chase their dreams in the mountains. A great conversation full of good information this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Lane Walters. The guys really dive into staying involved and informed in the initiatives and regulations coming down the pipe. We have to make our voices heard and protect what we all love so much, hunting. They talk about what we can all do to help our fellow hunters and future generations. Along with that they visit about Alaskan hunting and some elk and mule deer as well.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse works on thousands of bows and so the guys discuss how to set them up from scratch. They talk about what's important and what's not that big of a deal. If you want a forgiving, good shooting bow this conversation will help you get next level bow set up. The guys also get into hunting mule deer during the tough October season. A great EE podcast this week.

In this episode Brian sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is a die-hard elk bowhunter and has killed some giant bulls. He specializes in finding Public Land monsters. He puts a ton of effort into his scouting and preparation and the results speak for themselves. If you love hunting elk and have dreamed of those next level bulls, this podcast is for you.

This week Brian has his buddy Marlon Holden back on the podcast. Marlon is incredibly successful on giant mulies in all different habitats. The guys talk over his Tiberon Island hunt along with some of his other adventures from this past season. They also talk about what it takes mentally, and physically to find consistent success. Along with that they talk about their enjoyment and love for the game.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Guymon. Brian has been trying to link up with Jace for a while and they finally put it together. The conversation did not disappoint as the guys discuss giant bucks, giant bulls and more. You will be able to listen in on what it takes to find and harvest big critters. An absolute must listen this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jake Downs from Earn Your Hunt Podcast. The guys have a great conversation based around structuring your life to get more time hunting. They talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles and good jobs. The chat about being responsible, family and of course, hunting. These are two blue-collar guys that get a lot of time in the field and they share how they do it.

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast all about spring bears. Season is right around the corner and Brian breaks down 20 years of bowhunting Black bears. He talks about the different times of year and what bears are up to. He goes over where to look, how to stalk, still hunting and keeping yourself safe out there. It's a great solo episode full of useful tactics.

In this episode Brian sits down with Tristan Schatz and Paul Gibs. These are two young guys that are absolutely getting after it. They dive into how they are finding such success at a young age. These guys are are doing everything the right way and having fun pushing their limits. They talk about execution, bowhunting prowess, E-scouting, boots to ground and being all in. A great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jackson Reed from Eberlestock. Jackson is a young go-getter, hungry for adventure. This past season he drew a really good elk tag and the guys break down his hunt. It's a lot of pressure to have a good tag and there are a lot of logistics that go along with it. They talk about that as well as an epic mule deer hunt he went on this past season. A great conversation and episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Andrew Whitney from Stone Glacier. The guys have a great conversation all about archery success. They talk about execution on the shot and how to handle the big moments. Then they dive deep on animal recovery. They talk about the good, the bad and everything in between. They get into their process of waiting, paying attention to the details and blood trailing to find that downed animal. A great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd is the editor for Eastmans' magazines, hosts the Wingman Podcast and is a great outdoorsman. He talks to a bunch of consistently successful guys as well as being an accomplished big game hunter. The guys have a great conversation all about getting the most out of your western hunting. They talk in depth about what it takes and how to think outside the box. It's a stellar, long episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Kevin Toye from the Focused Hunting Podcast. Kevin is super disciplined and consistent and is now reaping the rewards in his bowhunting. The guys dive into the mindset behind their success. They also break down Kevin's elk season. It's a great story as Kevin was dealing with an injury and had to hunt smart to find success. Another great episode this week between a couple like minded bowhunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Matt is the next generation of hunters and already has harvested a bunch of giant trophy mule deer and elk. The guys talk about their personal journey and what they are working on for this upcoming season. Success doesn't come easy and these two are putting in the work to improve and be at their very best. A great conversation between these two this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Bauserman. Jace is an accomplished western bowhunter and the guys have a great in-depth conversation about the nuances of stalking. They talk about high opportunity hunts to gain that necessary experience and about honing one's instincts to make good decisions; high opportunity stalks versus low opportunity stalks and more. It's a great conversation between a couple die-hard bowhunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Joel Turner from shot IQ. Joel is one of the best in the business at explaining controlled shooting and the importance of it. He has dedicated himself to understanding what happens to the human psyche under pressure. He explains what goes on inside the mind of a bowhunter during the shot process. The guys also discuss how to harness and control your mental game to be your very best in the bowhunting woods.

In this episode Brian jumps on with Zach Ellis from PNWild. The guys have a great chat all about what it takes to find success. Zach comes from and hunts a tough state, Washington. To find consistent critters in Washington the one thing you need above all else is grit. They also talk about how this carries over to hunting different states. Along with that the guys chat about the difficulty in filming and the pressure behind the camera. A great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is one of those guys that is consistently successful with his bow. He attributes a lot of his success to his archery knowledge and shooting ability. Today the guys dive into how to set up super-accurate bows. It is a technical episode but there is a way to set up any bow to get the very most out of it. The guys walk through everything they are doing to get an accurate and finely tuned shooting machine. A great episode, especially if you are into having the best shooting bow of your life. Eastmans’ Elevated Sponsors Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camofire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com LMNT - www.drinklmnt.com Mathews - www.mathewsinc.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.https://www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com onXmaps - www.onxmaps.com Outdoor Edge - www.outdooredge.com Stone Glacier - www.stoneglacier.co

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He talks about consistency and discipline. He talks over his goals for the new year and how he plans to get there. He lays out a road map for self improvement both in hunting and in life. It's a great podcast to get you fired up for next season especially if your goal is a giant buck or bull.