Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode, Brian sits down with his Wyoming buddy Sam Davis. Sam is one of those guys that is consistently successful on public ground with his bow in hand. The guys break down his season from hunting high country to badlands, hunting deer to elk to antelope. This is a great conversation between a couple guys that love to bow hunt the wild lands the west has to offer.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Brandon Smith. Brandon has recently relocated to Idaho, so the guys talk about learning new spots from scratch. They also dive into the mindset and how they are always improving. Brandon works tirelessly to have his body and mind sharp for the ultimate challenge of backcountry hunting, and it made for a great conversation.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Daniel Martin. Daniel is a really good public land hunter for bear, mule deer and elk. The guys dive into the kind of mindset it takes to find success. They also talk about the challenges of a season and how to work through them. They also get into the grind and how to put maximum effort forth. This is a great podcast between a couple successful DIY guys.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Lum and Ryan Munsey. This is an awesome podcast all about mental toughness and high level human performance. These guys are great, super passionate and highly intelligent. Hear what is the best fuel for the backcountry and great Bio hacks for performance. Also, the guys talk about mental toughness and a blue print on how to gain more. A fascinating podcast with these guys!

In this episode, Brian sits down to recap his late season. He talks about the different hunts he has been on and the action he has been in. Along with that, he includes public land tips for finding secluded, deer rich areas. He also talks about mobile vantage points and the effectiveness of hunting with his camp on his back. Overall, a great information filled podcast all about some epic late season bowhunting!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mathews' own Mark Hayes. The guys talk over Mathews bows and what makes a good bow. They talk over the new V3 and what makes it so special. They talk over tunability, forgiveness, hold and much more. If you love archery and archery hunting, this is an absolute must listen!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Tim Evans and Dusty Reed. These two guys have been dreaming of and planning a hunt of a lifetime for grizzlies up in AK. They got their money's worth with one heck of an adventure. Tim and Dusty are great story tellers, and it's one wild story up in the wilds of Alaska.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Nick Mundt from the Bone Collector. The guys talk western hunting and what Nick's favorite hunts to date are. They also talk over executing good shots when the camera is watching. Along with that, they get into some tactics and the mindset that helps Nick be so successful. A great conversation between a couple western hunters.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Bryan Broderick, founder of Day 6 Arrows. The guys have a great, in depth conversation all about next level bowhunting out west. Bryan does not reside in the west but travels here every year to chase deer and elk. Through that, he has some great insight into how to prepare to hunt the west. He also has developed his bowhunting skill and has a really creative thinking approach. The guys discuss different tactics--some you have probably never heard of.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Donnie Wilson and Robert Gary. The guys talk over elk hunts and some of the epic images Donnie has captured. They talk about the upcoming season and what they are looking forward to. It's a great, authentic conversation on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down for a solo. He tells the story of his best bull to date. Along with that, he talks about helping buddies and hunting with family. He talks about self improvement and what it takes to be consistently successful. He discusses his own journey, what it has taken to get there. He gets honest about what he can get better at and where he can improve. Hopefully it connects with you and motivates you to become better.

This week on Eastmans Elevated, Brian sits down with AJ Laquinta. AJ has gone deep down the rabbit hole with his bow set up. The guys talk about working on their bows and also talk about taking a bow to a shop. They talk about the right questions to ask and how to gain knowledge about your bow set up. They also talk about the correct practice and shot execution. A major piece to the bowhunting puzzle is making your shot under intense pressure; knowing your bow inside and out will definitely make you better at this!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Justus Nielson. Justus is the next generation of hunters. He works in a bow shop and has committed himself to western hunting. Hear some of his insight and things that have helped him along the way to be consistently successful. It's a great conversation and episode of Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down to talk over a couple of his recent hunts. He talks over his deer tag and coming back from a failure. Then, he talks about elk hunting and his recent backcountry hunt. He talks about making good on opportunities and executing good shots as well as locating trophies and making quality plays. Join in on Brian's success this season and pick up some tips and tactics that have helped him.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Logan Erdman. Logan is a die hard archery elk hunter, and the guys talk over some of their favorite tactics. Logan also has an inventor's mind and has some great ideas on gear you may have never thought of. It's a great, authentic conversation about hunting elk with a bow and arrow.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Pat Noack. The guys talk over public land elk hunting and how things have changed, moving into evolving with the times to be more successful. They talk over bowhunting and calling strategies. They then talk about general units and rifle tactics.

In this episode, Brian sits down to give an update on his last couple hunts. He dives into a huge failure he had and how he can be better. There is great insight in this podcast, as he is just coming off an elk hunt with his buddy and a mule deer hunt. You get to hear his honest thoughts on backcountry bowhunting and what it takes to be successful. Failure is a prerequisite to success, and Brian talks through his process.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Chad Ryker from the Backcountry Rookies podcast. The guys talk over what it takes to recover your game animal. They talk about shot placement, execution and paying attention to the details after the shot. They talk about how to CSI the scene to unravel the blood trail to your trophy. A great and important podcast as season kicks off!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dan Pickar. These guys are good friends and both live to bow hunt. The guys start by talking mule deer, and Dan has some awesome info from a knowledgeable biologist he just talked to. Then, the guys get into elk hunting and Dan's biggest bull to date. They discuss some of the insight that has really helped them over the years. A superb podcast as both of these guys are diehards.

In this episode, Brian sits down to recap his early season high country mule deer hunt. He talks about the challenges, the stalks and how it all went down. He goes through the trials and tribulations of trying to harvest a mature buck. If you are into good hunting stories, this one is for you.