Synopsis
Brian Barney is an outdoor writer for Eastmans. He is an adventure bowhunter that spends over 100 days a year hunting our public lands. He has a wealth of knowledge hunting western big game and has a knack for harvesting huge mind blowing trophies.
Episodes
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Episode 206: Adventure, Photos and Hunting with Steve Drake
05/02/2020 Duration: 01h09minin 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.
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Episode 205: In Depth Bowhunting with Sam Davis
30/01/2020 Duration: 01h33minIn 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!
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Episode 204: Blue Collar Bowhunting with Russ Carone
24/01/2020 Duration: 01h09minIn 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.
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Episode 203: General Season Big Bucks with Dioni Amuchastegui
15/01/2020 Duration: 01h10minIn 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.
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Episode 202: Send It in 2020 with Brian Barney
11/01/2020 Duration: 01h30minIn 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.
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Episode 201: Pack Burro's with Shane Weigend
10/01/2020 Duration: 56minIn 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.
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Episode 200: Best of 2019 with The Eastmans
03/01/2020 Duration: 01h49minThis 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!
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Episode 199: The Jedi Master with Mike Eastman
24/12/2019 Duration: 01h44minIn 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.
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Episode 198: Dealing with Hunting Pressure with Scott Reekers
18/12/2019 Duration: 01h29minIn 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.
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Episode 197: Next Level Archery with John Dudley
12/12/2019 Duration: 01h29minIn 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!
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Episode 196: Hunting BC with Adam Moleski
05/12/2019 Duration: 01h25minIn 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.
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Episode 195: Altered Path with Dan Solsman
27/11/2019 Duration: 01h13minIn 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.
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Episode 194: Hunting Elk with Jared Politz
21/11/2019 Duration: 01h37minIn 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.
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Episode 193: Late Season Mulies with Brian Barney
14/11/2019 Duration: 01h15minIn 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.
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Episode 192: Hunting Kodiak with Cole Kramer
13/11/2019 Duration: 01h12minIn 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.
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Episode 191: The Devil is in the Details with Henry Ferguson
06/11/2019 Duration: 01h36minIn 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.
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Episode 190: Sage Bucks with Ike Eastman
29/10/2019 Duration: 01h20minIn 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!
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Episode 189: Being a Successful Elk Hunter with Brian Barney
23/10/2019 Duration: 01h23minIn 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.
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Episode 188: Having A Successful Hunter's Mindset with David Wise
17/10/2019 Duration: 01h18minIn 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.
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Episode 187: Advanced Spot and Stalk with Sean Curran
10/10/2019 Duration: 01h02minIn 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.