Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode, Brian sits down for a live podcast with Mike Eastman. Ike Eastman and Dan Pickar also sit in on the conversation. This is a great episode as Mike Eastman is one of the pioneers of the western hunting industry. We talk about what Mike is passionate about, like photography and hunting dangerous game in Africa. Then, we get into hunting giant muley bucks back in the hay day. There are some one of a kind stories here like when Mike almost froze to death. This is a super authentic, genuine podcast.

In this podcast, Brian sits down with Eastmans' own Scott Reekers. The guys dive into the subject of dealing with hunting pressure. This is an in depth conversation of how to be successful despite the pressure. The guys share some of the tactics they rely on each and every season. They also talk about the enjoyment of the hunt and not letting the boot tracks get inside your head.

In this episode, Brian sits down with John Dudley. John is an influential bowhunter that has been doing it for years. The guys talk about some of his recent coaching to guys like Joe Rogan and Jock Willink. John is an accomplished competitive archer and is a great resource for next level archery. The guys go deep down the rabbit hole, talking about the nuances of archery and execution. A great podcast between a couple die hard bowhunters!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Adam Moleski. Adam has been published in EBJ for a stone sheep he harvested. Along with that, Adam is consistently successful with his bow all over BC and Canada. The guys talk about a trophy woodland caribou that took Adam over 80 days to harvest. They also talk about other mountain hunts, including mountain goats and sheep. It's a great conversation and episode of Eastmans Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dan Solsman. Dan is a guy that just made up his mind that he was going to be successful. He saw his path, changed the way he looked at things and put in the work. This is a great conversation full of motivation and tactics to apply out west. Dan harvested a great buck and slammer bull this year, and I bet the trend continues.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Jared Politz. Jared is a super passionate elk hunter. He has been published in EBJ and is in consideration for another story. The interesting part of his story is that he does so from his home base in Louisiana. He prepares nonstop for his elk season which is one trip a year. Then, he really goes all in when he is on the hunt. A super interesting conversation all about what he has learned being an elk hunter.

In this episode, Brian sits down to recount his late season hunting. He had an epic solo backpacking trip he goes in depth about, talking about hunting big remote country for rutting bucks. He also talks about an adventure hunt with his youngest daughter. He talks about catering the experience to them and how he got her prepared. Lastly, he talks about a hunt he just did with his family. It's a great podcast all about hunting late season mule deer.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Cole Kramer. Cole lives and works as a guide out of Kodiak Alaska. He is one of the best in the business, guiding giant brown bears, mountain goats, dall sheep and sitka blacktails. He guides 90% bowhunters on these extreme hunts and has so much great insight on what it takes to be successful. When he is not guiding, he is going on his own hunting adventures. He is a wealth of knowledge, and the guys had a great conversation.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Henry Ferguson. Henry loves to hunt big mule deer and that definitely dominates the conversation. It's no accident that Henry is consistently successful; he does all the little things. He puts in the work on his scouting, hunting and shooting. This is a great conversation, as Henry has a good sense of humor too. Also, we talk about his family ditching the dead weight and killing a bull after he leaves. It's a great story and his proudest moment of the season.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Ike Eastman to talk about one of his favorite topics--sage bucks. There are a lot of mule deer that call this habitat home, and the guys talk about how to hunt it proficiently. They also cover the habits of mule deer during the year as well strategies to hunt sage bucks. Come along and hear Ike talk about his bucks from this year and all the adventure along the way!

In this episode, Brian sits down and recounts his elk season. He hunted two states for elk and got into some epic action with all of the ups and downs that come with elk hunting the rut. He talks about mistakes he made and also the successes he had. He talks about tactics and theories on elk hunting and how to use them to be successful. This podcast is filled with good elk hunting knowledge and some exciting stories.

In this episode, Brian sits down with two time Olympic gold medalist, skier and die hard bowhunter David Wise. This is a unique opportunity to talk with someone who has become the best in the world at his trade. He has dedicated his life to training and becoming better and carries all of this into his archery and bowhunting. David is a rare breed and fun to break down his mindset and thought process.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Sean Curran after a fantastic hunt for Mouflon sheep in Hawaii. The guys break down the art of spot and stalk. They talk about the details and small nuances of a stalk that make a difference. Being a proficient bowhunter is all about making good on your opportunities, and that's what this whole conversation is about.

This is the second part to the live hunt recorded in real time. Brian recorded this hunt on his fifteen day, two state quest to arrow a high country mule deer. His buddy Dan Heavrin and camera man Logan Summers also are on the recording. This is what it's really like on a tough public land hunt. You get to hear frustration, excitement and everything in between. This is as authentic as it gets, as you are on the hunt with these guys.

In this episode, Brian records his entire high country mule deer hunt in real time. He is with his buddy Dan Heavrin and camera man Logan Summers for part of it. This is fifteen days, across two states, real, authentic hunting. You get to hear the highs and lows of chasing big bucks. You get to hear frustration, excitement and listen to how decisions are made.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Guy Eastman who is so tapped into western hunting. He has a long history of success and produces some huge bucks and bulls. That's what this conversation is all about--how to consistently turn up trophy caliber animals. The guys talk about e-scouting, breaking down a unit and how they plan their hunts and glassing points. This is a great conversation full of useful tactics specialized for out west.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Todd Helms, the managing editor for Eastmans' Hunting Journals. This conversation is all about how to capture and preserve your hunt and turn it into a world class when you harvest the big game animal of a lifetime. Todd and Brian cover everything a successful big game hunter needs to be published from the quality of photo needed to the length of story needed. Enjoy, and we look forward to seeing your stories!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dan Pickar to talk all about elk hunting tactics and their preferred method of getting it done with a bow on the herd bull. There are multiple ways to kill a bull, but these guys have adopted their own set of rules for public land bulls. The guys break it down and share all their elk hunting tactics. If you love elk hunting or Eastmans' Elevated, you will love this episode.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Dale Perry from Evolution Outdoors. The guys break down broadheads, discussing fixed, hybrid and expandables, and then get into the advantages and disadvantages of all types and their personal preferences. They also talk about aerodynamics, forgiveness, wind drift and how that can play a role in archery hunting. If you are wanting to learn more about broadheads, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Brian sits down with Marlon Holden. Marlon has dedicated himself to mule deer with a bow and arrow and has become a specialist at chasing big muley bucks. The guys talk about glassing and locating next level bucks then break down the stalk and the mindset needed to find success. This is a great deep dive into hunting alpine mule deer.