Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy and spring bear guru Brandon Purcell. The guys do a deep dive on hunting spring time bears. They break it down into three different seasons and talk about the bears' behavior and tendencies. They also talk judging, locating and stalking. A great conversation filled with useful bear hunting tactics.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Glover of Fieldcraft Survival. The guys talk over the current state of things and what's to come. They talk about what we can do to help. They also get into spring bear and necessary pistol training. Mike has combat experience and is a high level instructor; he has such great insight into the shooting process. He has some great drills and practice to go along with it. A great conversation on EE.

This is a brand new fly fishing podcast titled Eastmans' Flycast. In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. The guys talk about some adventures they had this past summer chasing big browns Including white water in a drift boat and mega storms. They also get into the fishing side of things discussing different tactics including nymphing, streamers and dryflies. Its a good episode between friends.

In this episode, Brian sits down to chat with Steve Evans. Steve is fairly new to western hunting but has dove in head first. He hunted multiple states this year for mule deer and found success in each. He has great insight into what it takes to be successful. He is a podcast listener and has used a lot of what we talk about to contribute to his own success. The guys break down his hunts and talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and how to improve and get better.

In this episode, Brian records a solo podcast. He talks about the current state we are in and what you can do. He talks about how he is handling the current situation and how backcountry hunters are perfectly suited for handling tough times. He talks about focusing on what we can control and letting the rest go. He then gets into bear hunting, adventures and fall hunting. He talks about how to be successful spot and stalk and what animals can see. Enjoy and stay safe out there guys.

In this episode, Brian has on David Hoshour and Scott Reekers. The guys talk over Eastmans' new research tool, Eastmans' TagHub. They also talk over what they are looking for in units and opportunities. They talk about how to personalize the data to cater to your specific needs. Along with that, there is some great tips on specific states and areas that could help you draw that hunt of a lifetime.

In this episode, Brian sits down at the Expo with David Brinker. The guys go deep on hunting and stalking, talking elk and mule, coues and axis deer. Some great insight into the nuances of getting in bow range. The guys also get into some more serious subjects, talking personal happiness. They talk about stress, anxiety and depression. They talk about what hunting means to them and how to enjoy this gift of life. A really good episode of EE.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Josh Kinser from Swagger bipods. Josh is the perfect spokesperson for Swagger, as he is all about accuracy and execution. The guys talk about that as well as Josh's season. Josh has traveled all over the world--both for military and for hunting. He has some wild stories, including one with an attacking monkey. A fascinating conversation this week on EE.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Phillip from Zamberlan boots, Guy Eastman and Ike Eastman at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo! What a fascinating conversation all about mountain boots. Phillip educates on function, performance and quality. He also tells us how to test the fit and boot care to get the most out of your boots. There is so much quality information in this podcast, and we have some laughs along the way.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Scott Reekers from Eastmans and Willi Schmidt of Pure Hunting. The guys catch up and talk about this past hunting season, and Willi talks elk hunting and killing his personal best bull. The guys get into failure and shortcomings and overcoming them. They also talk filming, family, friends and hanging elk mounts. It's a great episode and conversation.

This is a great episode where Brian sits down with Omni Warner. Omni lives in the four corners area of the southwest. He is a die hard bowhunter and consistently finds jaw dropping trophies. We get into it on this podcast talking about drawing tags, scouting and research. Then, we dive into working elk and stalking big mule deer. We talk about the different styles of stalking and how they can work. This is an awesome episode of EE.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Alishia Zemlicka. Alishia has figured out how to be consistently successful with her bow on public ground. It's tremendously difficult, and she has figured it out in a relatively short time. We talk about learning from mistakes and redemption. We also talk about learning from others and keeping a good attitude. She is humble and open about her hunting which makes for a really good conversation.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike, the guys behind the IG meme page Making Hunting Great Again. The guys talk about Mike's antics on the page and some of the hypocrisy behind IG influencers and the companies that support them. The guys also get into hunting midwest and out west and where the term 'Westie' came from. It's a hilarious conversation where you get to know the guys behind MHGA.

in this episode, Brian sits down with Steve Drake. Steve is an accomplished photographer and goes on some amazing adventures across the world. As good as Steve is at photography, he is just as good at western hunting and shed hunting. The guys have a great conversation discussing everything from the industry to photos to shed hunting to hunting. It's a great authentic episode of Eastmans Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Sam Davis. This guy flat out gets after it. He has been bow exclusive for nearly 20 years and bowhunts all over the west. The guys talk mule deer, they talk elk, and then they get into bowhunting sheep and moose. This is a great conversation where the guys really do a deep dive on how they go about hunting the west. If you like the podcast, this is a must listen!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Russ Carone. Russ is a die hard bowhunter, and the guys get right into it. They are both coming off late season hunts, so they talk about that. They also get into the nuances of the stalk and talk about just how important patience is. It's a great back and forth between a couple blue collar bowhunters.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dioni Amuchastegui. Dioni has developed specific tactics for the region he hunts and also the season he hunts. He hunts mainly during general rifle which, in most cases, lands in pre-rut, the toughest time to kill a mature buck. Dioni has cracked the code and shares his tactics and mindset during the season. It's a great episode all about hunting the wiley mule deer.

In this episode, Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about the keys to being successful in 2020. He talks about his own journey and things he wants to be better at. He gets into the balance of family, work and hunting. He recounts some of his recent hunts and gives insight into stalking and opportunities. It's all about the love of the game and enjoying the process.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Shane Weigend from New Mexico Pack Burro's. Yep, pack donkeys; it's all new to Brian. He asks all kinds of questions, and Shane does a great job of describing everything about using burros. They talk about ease of keep, cost, racing, hunting and everything in between. It's a great conversation about the inexpensive option of using pack burros.

This is the 200th episode of the Eastman's Elevated podcast. We have on the core Eastman's staff to talk over their hunting season. This is a great, authentic podcast between a bunch of friends. The guys talk about challenges they faced and being "all in" on a hunt. The guys talk over epic western hunting and how it still exists. There is ribbing, teasing and a lot of laughs in this podcast. Seven guys are on the podcast, including Guy Eastman, Ike Eastman, Brandon Mason, Dan Pickar, Scott Reekers, Todd Helms and your host Brian Barney. An awesome, must listen to podcast!