Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down with Willi Schmidt. Willi is the host of Pure Hunting TV. He has a passion for the outdoors and western hunting. The guys start by talking about health and fitness and then get into the 2021 hunting season. They talk about elk hunting, mule deer and whitetails. Willi goes on some awesome adventures and has great insight into what it takes to find success. It's a great live conversation between two passionate big game hunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Charles Witwam from Howl. Howl is an organization that is fighting for our hunting rights. Howl informs us and allows us to unite and make our voices heard. They take the fight to these battle ground states. HOWL has created a system to send emails to the right people, committees, and law makers at the right time to make a difference for hunters. This is a great organization and great podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

This week Brian has Robby Denning back on the podcast. Robby is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to mule deer, and he gained such a high level of understanding from years of scouting and hunting mule deer. This makes for a great podcast, as the guys hone in on hunting the rut. It's one of the best times to kill a big mule deer, but there is not a lot of information out about it. This podcast solves that issue, as these two muley fanatics dive deep on the muley rut.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Santino Castellanos. Santino is consistently successful with his bow in his hands. The guys go in depth on elk hunting and the challenges that come with it. Then they talk about late season mulies and the keys to getting close. Santino also does a bunch of hunting with his two boys and talks about instilling the passion, love and skills for his boys to find success in bowhunting and life. This is another great back and forth episode between a couple of die-hard bowhunters.

In this episode Ike Eastman sits in with Brian as they talk to Phil Benson from Zamberlan boots. Phil is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to footwear. The guys talk about fit, personal preferences, insoles, break in and more. Phil educates us on boots and shoes and how to find the absolute best pair for western hunting. Phil also has gone all in on western bowhunting, and it's fun to hear about his journey. Another great listen this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode Brian sits down with Stone Glacier's own Andrew Whitney and Zack Boughton. These guys are the real deal, hunting DIY on public ground. Brian and the guys talk about what it takes to find consistent success out West. They go in depth on the grind and the work it takes just to give ourselves a chance. This is a great conversation between three super-passionate western hunters.

In this episode Brian sits down with Elk Shape's Dan Staton. The guys talk over the off season and the work they are putting in right now to improve their game. They get into last season discussing the successes and also some of their failures. This is an honest conversation about self improvement and getting better all the time. In today's age of western hunting it's all about hard work, dedication and discipline and that's exactly what the guys are selling.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jason Bast from Forever Barnwood. The guys talk about Jason's business and how he got started. They then get into Jason's recent trip to NWT to hunt Dalls' sheep. It's a wild story and an even wilder adventure. Also during the episode Brian and Jason find out they hunt elk in similar locations and talk over some of the challenges. This week serves up another great conversation on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode, Brian sits down with his buddy Sam Davis. Sam is one of those guys that arrows multiple trophies year after year, and the guys break down his 2021 season. They talk about the great bucks and exceptional bull Sam harvested this past year. Then, they go into detail about how Sam is successful year after year, getting into what they think really makes the difference in producing consistent trophies. There's some great back and forth between a couple like minded bowhunters on this week's episode of Eastmans' Elevated!

In this episode Brian sits down with Chris Toomey. Chris had an epic 2021 season and so the guys break down his process. He harvested a huge buck that he spent a lot of time scouting for. He outsmarted the buck in a tough to hunt area and his tactics are a bit outside the box. The guys also chat about the big bull he harvested. Chris got into some awesome rut action, the kind of stuff we all live for. After the shot the tracking was tough and the guys discuss using onX to help recover game. A great conversation this week on EE.

Edited Episode: In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about self improvement and goals for the upcoming year, about the different skill sets involved in western hunting and how his goal is to be constantly working on each and every one. Brian breaks down the road map to his success and the work that needs to be put in right now, in the off season. This is a killer solo episode as Brian is charged up for 2022.

In this episode Brian sits down with Michael Alba. Michael has been on the podcast before and has great insight into what it takes to be successful on a DIY hunt. The guys talk about learning new units and consistently finding mature animals. They dive deep on the nuances of the stalk and what moves determine whether you get the shot or not. They cover mule deer, elk and some of Michael's best hunts from last year.

In this episode Brian sits down with Ryan Munsey. The guys shared an elk hunt this past season and used some unconventional tactics. They talk over the hunt, recounting the trials and tribulations. The conversation eventually turns to hunting elk in the post rut and during big weather systems and how tactics need to change to find success. The guys also dive into mindset and mental toughness as Ryan has a great book all about the subject called, F*ck Your Feelings: Master Your Mind, Accomplish Any Goal, and Become A More Significant Human. It's a great podcast this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode Brian sits down with Brenton Lammers. Brenton is an accomplished photographer, videographer and bowhunter. The guys talk about unique opportunities to hunt Elk and Mule deer in other states, habitats and about hunting open terrain and some of the skill sets needed. They also get into how to hunt your way through country vs glassing from a master vantage. Lastly they get into Brenton's latest trip to Kodiak to chase Brown bears. It's a great conversation this week on Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode Brian sits down with Jaden Bales. Both of these guys are muley fanatics so the conversation comes easy. They talk a lot about the mental approach of muley hunting. They chat about how to find new spots, having a close circle of friends and talking to guys you run into in the field. They also get into glassing up bucks, instincts and how to develop into a consistently successful western hunter. This is a great, must listen if you are an Eastmans' Elevated fan.

In this episode Brian sits down with Josh Kirchner. Josh is a well spoken, cerebral hunter who thinks through all aspects of his hunts, hunting and how he can improve. The guys talk about missing and failing and how both are necessary for growth. They discuss the mindset needed to pull off a good shot in the chaos of adrenalin filled moments. The conversation also drifts to some of the late season elk opportunities in dynamite units in AZ. Don't miss a minute of this episode of Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Scott Reekers. Scott works for Eastmans' and is a muley fanatic. The guys talk over hunting mule deer during the different seasons including pre-rut, rut and late season. They talk about hunting high pressure units and how to find success. The guys also get into their tag strategy's, and opportunities to hunt mule deer. They cover how state draws work and resources to get prepared for applications.

In this episode Brian Sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps a couple of his late season muley bowhunts. Throughout the podcast he talks about things he did right, mistakes he made and things he learned. He goes into how to find deer throughout the rut. He talks about what it takes to arrow a mature muley in the snow in the cold. Its a great recap podcast talking about wild late season adventures.

Edited Description: In this episode Brian sits down with young gun, muley fanatic Matt Tillotson. Matt is part of the next generation of hunters but already has a bunch of good bucks both with bow and rifle under his belt. The guys talk a lot about what it takes to be successful. They get into the "All In" attitude and next level effort. They talk about getting comfortable in the mountains and building woodsman savvy. This is a great conversation all about hunting the wily mule deer.

In this podcast Brian sits down with Lucas Oswald from The Publicly Challenged podcast. The guys talk over the mindset needed to find consistent success out west. They chat about how to obtain, sharpen and hone mental toughness. They get into how to set goals and execute when on a tough hunt. These adventure hunts start and end with the mind and it's the most powerful tool a bowhunter can possess.