Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy Dan Heavrin. These guys have been bowhunting together for the last 15 years. They chat about Dan's dream season and the things that have helped him find consistent success. They talk about past adventures and lessons they have learned along the way. This is a great bowhunting conversation between guys that absolutely love bowhunting. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - www.federalpremium.com/ Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - mathewsinc.com/ Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans onxmaps - www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Outdoor Edge - www.outdooredge.com Sig Sauer Optics - www.sigoptics.com/ Stone Glacier Sleep System - www.stoneglacier.com Forever Barnwood - foreverbarnwood.com/ SecureIt Safes - www.secureitgunstorage.com

In this episode Brian sits down with Kyle Koelher. The guys met at a western hunting summit and Kyle has been hard at it putting in the work to be successful. He has been working in the gym, putting the arrows down range and doing his homework in map research to create opportunities. He put it all together this year with an antelope, whitetail and bull. The guys chat about the work he has put in along with knowledge gained along the way. Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Federal Ammunition - https://www.federalpremium.com/ Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - https://mathewsinc.com/ Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - https://www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans onxmaps - https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Outdoor Edge - www.outdooredge.com Sig Sauer Optics - https://www.sigoptics.com/ Stone Glacier Sleep System - www.stoneglacier.com Forever Barnwood - foreverbarnwood.com/ SecureIt Safes - www.secureitgunstorage.com

In this episode Brian sits down with Dan Pickar and Luke Washington. Luke drew a sheep tag this season and Eastmans just released the video. Its amazing to hear Luke recount 16 days in the field chasing his dream ram. In the end he teams up with Dan Pickar and the guys get it done above 10,000 in the backcountry of Wyoming. This is an awesome podcast guys, enjoy! Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. Its the new year and Brian shares everything he is doing to be at his very best for 2025. He talks about shrinking mountains physically and mentally. He goes into his archery practice and improving his shooting. He talks about different strategies, backpacking and where the biggest animals live. If you are a fan of EE this is a must listen. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans

In this episode, host Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Year after year Matt comes up with some tremendous bucks. This year was no different as Matt arrowed two awesome deer. The guys recount his season and talk over insight into finding and harvesting big bucks. Its a great episode and great conversation between these two on EE this week. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is really good at targeting and harvesting giant next level bulls. Today the guys talk about Sean's season. They talk about pre-season scouting and early, pre-rut hunting. They talk about peak rut hunting and then get into late-season, post-rut hunting. They talk about creative public access and how to separate yourself from pressure. They talk about the grind and the true test of endurance. This is an awesome episode all about chasing the biggest bulls. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to archery, bow set up and form. He set up over 600 bows last season alone. He has a ton of tips and tricks when setting up a bow. He knows how to build a super forgiving, tack driving setup. It made for a great conversation this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Wyatt Sebright. Wyatt is a skilled and knowledgeable bowhunter that grew up learning from Wayne Endicott and Cam Hanes. He has carved his own path, finding consistent success for mulies, blacktails, Rocky Mountain elk and Roosevelt's elk. The guys have a great conversation centered around bowhunting. There is some incredible insight in this podcast, a must listen. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his late-season mule deer hunts that are filled with tons of spot and stalk insight. He talks about close calls and what could have gone differently. He talks about how to look for and find those next level bucks and bulls. He also talks about 2025 and putting in the work to find success. A classic solo episode from Brian. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dillon Deitz. Dillon runs a hilarious social media page as well as his own YouTube. He has a great approach to hunting, self deprecating humor and a solid message. He really wants us hunters to stick together, be able to take a joke and continue this great past time we all love and enjoy. He talks about taking the pressure for success off and really enjoying our days afield. Another solid podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Nelson. Brandon is an avid hunter and works for RMEF. The guys chat about some hunting tactics and some of the opportunities out West. They dive into RMEF and what they are doing for hunters. They talk about how hunting politics work and how they are able to get a seat at the table. It makes for a great conversation and episode this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Drew Miles. Drew is the founder of Tricer Tripods and knows a thing or two about glassing. The guys do a deep dive into everything glassing. They talk about mindset, master vantages, mobile vantages and more. They talk about the little things, time behind the glass and earning opportunities. It's a great podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Jim Boltz. Jim is an incredibly talented artist and avid outdoorsman. Jim has some great perspectives on being productive, finding happiness and living one's best life. The guys have a great conversation including discussing practices to help mitigate stress and making changes to the way we think about things. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shawn McVey. Shawn is a diehard bowhunter and chases a lot of black-tailed deer. Blacktails are notoriously tough and the guys compare notes as far as species go. They get into the finer details of a stalk and what makes the difference between success and failure. It's a great conversation between two master bowhunters. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He has just wrapped up a couple elk hunts and does a recap. He is fired up as he killed his best bull to date. He talks in depth about both elk hunts; what he did right and lessons he has learned. He talks about hunts coming up and getting back to training. If you enjoy solo podcasts, this ones for you. It's a long episode but filled with stories and quality tips and tactics.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dustin Diefenderfer. Dustin is the founder of MTN Tough fitness and the guys have become friends over the last few years. They talk about putting on muscle for the mountains as well as endurance and cardio and what the right mix is. They talk about keeping in shape during the season and also postseason. It's a great conversation between these diehard hunters.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dylan Dowson. Dylan is a guy that is consistently successful on elk, deer and antelope. He has some great insight into what it takes to find success on public ground. He also works for onX and is a tech-wizard with the program. He talks about some of the features and functions that most folks may not know about. It makes for a great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central. The guys talk over the uses for Silencers. They talk about noise reduction, recoil reduction, reduced muzzle jump and more. Along with that they chat about traveling with a silencer both in the country and internationally. It makes for a great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about his recent adventure hunt to the high country; failed shots, riding out the lows of a hunt and giving it your all. For Brian, performing at a high level on the biggest stage, is about executing the little things perfectly. This is a great hunt recap as well as an overview of solid lessons to carry into your hunts this season.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Kip Fowler. Kip has been going on some absolutely wild adventures lately. From grizzly bears to Stone's and Dall's sheep, Kip has been going for it. The guys talk about these adventures, soaking it in and discussing what it takes to be successful, from training, gear selection and how to get the most out of these big adventures; this is a killer episode of Eastmans' Elevated.