Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is really good at targeting and harvesting giant next level bulls. Today the guys talk about Sean's season. They talk about pre-season scouting and early, pre-rut hunting. They talk about peak rut hunting and then get into late-season, post-rut hunting. They talk about creative public access and how to separate yourself from pressure. They talk about the grind and the true test of endurance. This is an awesome episode all about chasing the biggest bulls. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlanusa.com/eastmans

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to archery, bow set up and form. He set up over 600 bows last season alone. He has a ton of tips and tricks when setting up a bow. He knows how to build a super forgiving, tack driving setup. It made for a great conversation this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Wyatt Sebright. Wyatt is a skilled and knowledgeable bowhunter that grew up learning from Wayne Endicott and Cam Hanes. He has carved his own path, finding consistent success for mulies, blacktails, Rocky Mountain elk and Roosevelt's elk. The guys have a great conversation centered around bowhunting. There is some incredible insight in this podcast, a must listen. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He recaps his late-season mule deer hunts that are filled with tons of spot and stalk insight. He talks about close calls and what could have gone differently. He talks about how to look for and find those next level bucks and bulls. He also talks about 2025 and putting in the work to find success. A classic solo episode from Brian. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dillon Deitz. Dillon runs a hilarious social media page as well as his own YouTube. He has a great approach to hunting, self deprecating humor and a solid message. He really wants us hunters to stick together, be able to take a joke and continue this great past time we all love and enjoy. He talks about taking the pressure for success off and really enjoying our days afield. Another solid podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Nelson. Brandon is an avid hunter and works for RMEF. The guys chat about some hunting tactics and some of the opportunities out West. They dive into RMEF and what they are doing for hunters. They talk about how hunting politics work and how they are able to get a seat at the table. It makes for a great conversation and episode this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Drew Miles. Drew is the founder of Tricer Tripods and knows a thing or two about glassing. The guys do a deep dive into everything glassing. They talk about mindset, master vantages, mobile vantages and more. They talk about the little things, time behind the glass and earning opportunities. It's a great podcast this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Jim Boltz. Jim is an incredibly talented artist and avid outdoorsman. Jim has some great perspectives on being productive, finding happiness and living one's best life. The guys have a great conversation including discussing practices to help mitigate stress and making changes to the way we think about things. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Shawn McVey. Shawn is a diehard bowhunter and chases a lot of black-tailed deer. Blacktails are notoriously tough and the guys compare notes as far as species go. They get into the finer details of a stalk and what makes the difference between success and failure. It's a great conversation between two master bowhunters. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He has just wrapped up a couple elk hunts and does a recap. He is fired up as he killed his best bull to date. He talks in depth about both elk hunts; what he did right and lessons he has learned. He talks about hunts coming up and getting back to training. If you enjoy solo podcasts, this ones for you. It's a long episode but filled with stories and quality tips and tactics.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dustin Diefenderfer. Dustin is the founder of MTN Tough fitness and the guys have become friends over the last few years. They talk about putting on muscle for the mountains as well as endurance and cardio and what the right mix is. They talk about keeping in shape during the season and also postseason. It's a great conversation between these diehard hunters.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dylan Dowson. Dylan is a guy that is consistently successful on elk, deer and antelope. He has some great insight into what it takes to find success on public ground. He also works for onX and is a tech-wizard with the program. He talks about some of the features and functions that most folks may not know about. It makes for a great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central. The guys talk over the uses for Silencers. They talk about noise reduction, recoil reduction, reduced muzzle jump and more. Along with that they chat about traveling with a silencer both in the country and internationally. It makes for a great conversation this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about his recent adventure hunt to the high country; failed shots, riding out the lows of a hunt and giving it your all. For Brian, performing at a high level on the biggest stage, is about executing the little things perfectly. This is a great hunt recap as well as an overview of solid lessons to carry into your hunts this season.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Kip Fowler. Kip has been going on some absolutely wild adventures lately. From grizzly bears to Stone's and Dall's sheep, Kip has been going for it. The guys talk about these adventures, soaking it in and discussing what it takes to be successful, from training, gear selection and how to get the most out of these big adventures; this is a killer episode of Eastmans' Elevated.

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd runs the Wingmen Podcast as well as being the managing Editor for both EBJ and EHJ magazines. Todd always has great insight into western hunting and the guys dive into antelope and elk hunting. Along with that the guys talk about support photos as well as harvest photos and what makes a good one. They also talk about writing and submitting stories to Eastmans'. A great podcast between a couple friends.

On this week's podcast Brian has his buddy Sam Davis back on. Sam is one of the best public land, DIY bowhunters on the planet. Year after year he arrows great trophy critters. He has the skills, the knowledge and spends the time in the field. It's a great podcast as the guys talk over his elk hunts from last year along with a good muley hunt. Sam is a treasure to us bowhunters and this episode is a must listen!

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with bowhunter Josh Kirchner. Josh resides in Arizona so he knows all about hot weather hunts. The guys chat about tips and tactics that help them in the heat. They also talk about the art of bowhunting. These guys always have a great conversation and they dive into the mindset, stalking and shot process. It's a great episode this week on EE.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Clint Casper. The guys both love high country mule deer and that is the focus of the podcast. They talk about locating bucks, making stalks and being in the red zone. They talk about the mentality needed and how dang difficult a mature muley buck is. It's a great conversation and episode if you love chasing mule deer.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Kendall Card from Black Ovis. Kendall is a super-interesting guy who seeks out big adventures. The guys have a great conversation connecting through their love for high country mule deer. They go in depth about what it takes to find success, tactics and more. Along with that they talk gear, training and mental prep. This is a great episode of EE this week.