Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down with Kevin Estela from Field Craft Survival. This conversation is centered around safety in the backcountry. Hear how Brian's kit is lacking and what to be prepared for on these extreme adventures. Accidents happen quick and we can all do better to make sure we can handle any emergency we come across. Its a great back and forth between the two all about how to be prepared.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Clint Casper. Clint has fallen in love with western hunting, and every year he travels to multiple states to chase mule deer, antelope and elk. The guys talk about what it takes to be successful out West; the grind and attitude as well as tactics and thinking outside the box, how to beat the pressure and go find your own experience. This episode is a great conversation between a couple of passionate go-getters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Robby Denning for an extra long podcast all about hunting big mule deer. Robby only hunts mule deer and is extremely successful doing so. He has such great insight that is only gained through years of experience. The guys go back and forth on some of their techniques, tactics and overall mindset. They talk about finding productive areas, glassing, the importance of tracking and more. If you like to hunt mule deer, this is the podcast for you!

In this episode Brian records chats with his cameraman Tanner Greenfield. This is authenticity at its finest as you get to come along with these guys on a high country hunt. Hear the lows, the highs and the tremendous effort it takes to be successful on a backcountry bowhunt. The fellas also deep dive into the thought processes of the hunt and the nuances of the stalks. This is a great live recording up on the mountain during the actual hunt.

In this episode Brian sits down with Ike and Guy Eastman. The Eastmans' are amazingly knowledgeable about western hunting. Brian and the guys talk about the attacks on Trophy Hunting and what the term truly represents. They explain why trophy hunting is conservation and how it is used to keep game populations healthy. They also get into wolves and other predators and how these animals affect our ungulate populations. There are tons of great discussion points in this episode as the Eastmans' are always standing up and fighting for hunters and giving us knowledge to use in our own lives. Don't sleep on this one!

In this episode Brian sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. The guys talk about the upcoming antelope season and the tactics they use to be consistently successful. They then branch off to stalking mule deer and elk. The guys go deep on their stalking skill set, how they approach it and how to improve it. It's a great episode as the guys are days away from starting their fall seasons.

In this episode Brian sits down to talk over early season hunts. He recaps his latest Hawaii trip and some lessons learned. Then he gets into his final prep and thoughts about early season, high country mule deer. He talks about the details of the stalk and what he is looking for to go all in. He then talks about early season antelope and what it takes to spot and stalk these cagey critters. He also gets into his mindset and what he needs to do during the season to be successful. He is days away from leaving on a hunt and is fired up for the season.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jessica Treglia from Savage. They talk about the different models and calibers of rifles. They talk about the technical features like the Accu stock and Accu trigger. They also talk about weight, fit and calibers. They talk about hunting with youth and the importance of practicing shooting positions. Its a great episode this week all about Savage rifles and accuracy.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Travis Nowotny. Travis just flat out gets it done with his bow on public ground year after year. He is a blue collar guy that puts in the work both in his scouting and hunting. The guys break down what it takes to find that level of consistent success. They go into mindset and planning stalks. They also talk about adapting to the situation you are given. They then discuss the nuances of the stalk and how those micro-decisions play a huge role in getting a good arrow in a buck. This is a great episode and conversation between a couple die hard bowhunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Mark Livesay, Hilary Lampers and Ryan Lampers at the Western Hunting Summit for a live question and answer. This is part 2 and a totally different group of guys with a different set of questions. The guys talk over strategies for hunts, backcountry meals, and overall performance in the mountains. It makes for a great podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

This episode is a different format where Brian Barney, Ryan Lampers, Hilary Lampers and Mark Livesay sit down to answer live questions at the western hunting summit. Lots of different questions here all about hunting strategy, health, gear and meat care. The team all have different ways they approach their hunts and interesting to hear the different answers. Its a great engaging conversations between some great hunters.

You only live once, better do as many epic adventures as you can. In this episode Brian has his buddy Kip Fowler back on the podcast. Kip is an incredibly talented backcountry hunter. This last year he has gone on some absolute super-adventures. The guys talk over the archery mountain goat he harvested last season. It was an extreme high country bowhunt where Kip gave it his absolute all. After that Brian and Kip dive into his Kodiak Brown bear hunt from this past spring with guide Cole Kramer. Adventure bowhunting is what this episode is all about and you don't want to miss this one.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Dan Solsman. Dan has worked extremely hard to attain a high level of mental toughness. He is driven and has willed himself to be consistently successful on trophy critters on public land. The guys do a deep dive into what it takes to obtain "grit" while also talking about Dan's recent bear hunt. They also discuss his recent deployment and how he kept his mind right while missing an entire hunting season. Dan is a great guy and this is a great conversation for this week's Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Tony Trietch. Tony is all in; every year, he leaves his home to hunt out west for months at a time. He has a great approach to these western hunts as well. On todays podcast, hear about Tony's strategies and mindset that have made him so successful on these western adventures. If you want to have more public land DIY success, this is a great podcast to start with!

On this episode Brian sits down with Michael Alba. The guys talk over their strategies for public land bulls and what works for them. Then they get into mule deer; planning the stalk and executing, how creative thinking can win the day and about the importance of mule deer scouting and how it can pay huge dividends come season. They also talk over how keen an old mule deer is and how tough it is to outwit one. This is another great episode of Elevated, all about public land bucks and bulls.

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo recording. He recaps his spring hunts, including his thrilling encounter with a giant boar. He talks over the things he has learned this season to help make him better. He also talks about hunts coming up he is excited for. Throughout the episode Brian talks about attacking these hunts with the highest skill set and what makes the difference between success and failure. It's a vintage, solo episode and Brian is fired up. Don't sleep on this one.

In this episode Brian sits down with Mike Lum and Ryan Munsey from Fuel the Pursuit. The guys talk over nutrition and fueling the body correctly. They talk over training and what works to prepare for western hunts. Then they get into mental toughness and fortitude. What is it and how to get more of it. All of this information is so important to be able to get the most out of your western hunt.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Santino Castellanos. Santino is a solid dad and works really hard to give positive experiences to his two teenage sons. He talks about his sons first archery bull and a wild encounter where his boys double up with bows on two archery mule deer. Santino is well accomplished with a bow himself. He is a die hard elk and deer hunter and the guys break down his season. There is tons of great bowhunting insights in this podcast.

On this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Brandon Purcell. Brandon is one of those guys that consistently harvests public land trophies. First the guys dive into his big archery bull that Brian helped with. Brandon was down on archery but instead of throwing in the towel he committed himself to getting better. They also talk over his mule deer season and hunting bear. Brandon has so much experience chasing spring bears and passes on some valuable tips and tactics. Its a great conversation between a couple die hard public land hunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Baker Leavitt. Baker resides in the south but often hunts the west. He is a character and tells a great story. The guys talk over Elk hunting where Baker tells a story of what its like to kill an archery bull. He also talks about his fear of horses and a horseback hunt. It made for a hilarious conversation on the podcast.