Elk Hunting, Fitness, & Discipline
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Fresh off the prairie, Dan is back in the studio to recap an unforgettable 5-day pronghorn hunt across two Western states that ended with two punched tags. In this bonus episode, Dan breaks down the tactics that led to success, including how he approached different properties, adapted to changing conditions, and capitalized on pronghorn behavior in the wide-open country. He also shares…
Today, Joel Turner is back in the ElkShape studio, and this episode is packed with practical elk hunting knowledge that could change the way you prepare for September. Joel starts by breaking down his exact elk calling script—step by step—explaining not only what sounds to make, but when to make them, why they work, and how this proven sequence evolved over years of calling in mature bulls.…
What does it really take to go from dreaming about elk hunting to arrowing a 350-inch public land bull? In today's episode, Dan sits down with Noble, a Montana resident and attendee of the 2026 Elk Immersion Experience, to unpack an incredible journey. Noble shares the lessons learned during his first three years of DIY public land elk hunting, the mistakes that accelerated his learning curve, and…
In today's episode, Dan sits down with Scott from Foundation Outdoors to talk about what goes into building high-performance meals for hunters, backpackers, and anyone who spends long days in the backcountry. We dive into how Foundation Outdoors has been producing meals since 2013, who they're making food for behind the scenes, and why quality ingredients and balanced nutrition matter when your…
A lot has happened in the hunting world, and this week's episode tackles some of the biggest conversations head-on. Dan breaks down the recent case involving a hunting YouTuber who pleaded guilty to 40 wildlife-related charges, why stories like this damage the reputation of all hunters, and why protecting the future of hunting starts with personal responsibility and ethical decision-making.From…
In this episode, Dan sits down with longtime friend Will Cooper from GSM Outdoors, HuntStand, and Stealth Cam to have an honest conversation about one of the most debated topics in modern hunting: cellular trail cameras and fair chase ethics. Having shared several whitetail hunts together over the years, Dan and Will bring plenty of firsthand experience to the table as they discuss where trail…
Public land belongs to everyone—but that doesn't mean every decision we make out there is ethical or respectful. In today's episode, Dan dives into one of the most debated topics in hunting: public land etiquette. After stumbling across **double-digit permanent tree stands** tucked deep into remote elk country, he asks a series of questions that every hunter should think through. Is it okay to…
What if everything you thought you knew about arrow vanes was due for a rethink? Today, Dan sits down with Steve, founder of 1ArrowArchery.com, to discuss one of the most unique arrow vane designs to hit the archery market. At first glance, these vanes look unlike anything you've ever seen—but once Steve walks through the engineering, testing process, and real-world results, it's hard not to be…
Today Dan traveled across the country to sit down with Alex Chopp, one of the founders of @latitudeoutdoors to explore how saddle hunting can be a legitimate tool for Western big game hunters. Alex shares the origin story behind the brand, the challenges and lessons learned while building a company from the ground up, and how Latitude has become one of the most recognized names in the saddle…
Today's episode starts a little differently. Before going live on YouTube for an open Q&A, Dan sits down to share a few thoughts from a recent Montana scouting trip and what he learned after putting boots on the ground in elk country. He also discusses why trail cameras can be an incredibly valuable scouting tool—but why they are far from a requirement for consistently finding and harvesting elk.…
Today on the ElkShape Podcast, Dan sits down with his good friend Towson Jenkins from Wyoming—a bowhunter who quietly and consistently gets it done year after year on western big game. While his success in the mountains speaks for itself, what stands out even more is who Towson is when the tags are put away: a man of deep faith, a devoted husband, and the proud father of three beautiful daughters.…
Today Dan is joined by Dave and Logan from ANKR-POINT to discuss their innovative new product, the challenges of building a brand in today's digital marketplace, and a growing problem that is impacting businesses across countless industries: counterfeit products and online piracy. The guys pull back the curtain on how overseas copycat companies are ripping off ANKR-POINT's products, branding,…
