Eastmans' Elevated Podcast

Episode 79: Marco Polo sheep with Guy Eastman, Ike Eastman and Dan Pickar

This episode is all about the Marco Polo sheep hunt that Guy Eastman and Dan Pickar went on recently. What a wild adventure they had over there in Tajikistan! It was so fun to hear this story first hand and while its still really fresh in there memory. This is a really fun light hearted podcast filled with this unbelievable experience those guys had. Also make sure to check out the footage that goes along with this podcast at beyond the grid on Youtube!

Episode 78: Backpack hunting the backcountry with Brian Barney

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode all about backpack hunting the backcountry. He talks about all his gear in depth, the reasons why he chose it and other options. He talks about pack weight for different lengths of time. He also talks mindset, safety and challenges you might face. Along with that he also covers backcountry tactics and how he goes about finding and hunting trophy animals. Its a long one but a good one all about hunting deep carrying everything you need on your back.

Episode 77: Float hunting Alaskan moose with Brandon Mason

In this episode Brian sits down with Eastman's own Brandon Mason. Both of these guys have recently done self guided, Alaskan moose float hunts. The guys talk over there experiences in the vast wildernesses of Alaska. They talk gear, rafts and hunting techniques. The also go over safety, challenges and what to be prepared for. This is a great conversation and if you have every wanted to hunt for moose this is a must listen.

Episode 76: More than one way to be a successful hunter with Kyle Richards and Dan Heavrin

In this episode Brian sits down with two buddies Dan Heavrin and Kyle Richards. The guys have a fun, interesting conversation about western hunting. They talk about how there are different approaches, different mindsets, different tactics and they can all be successful. They talk over antelope, Elk, executing shots on animals and more. A great episode with three successful western archery hunters.

Episode 75: Finding new hunting spots with Drew Baker

In this episode Brian sits down with fellow Montanan Drew Baker. The guys talk over Drew's elk season and the epic new spot he found. He had insane hunting in the bow season and the rifle season with very little pressure. These quality spots exist on public land, its just a matter of putting in the work and finding them. Its a great conversation as the guys talk about that and much more.

Episode 74: Off season preparation with Brian Barney

In this episode Brian talks over preparation for next season. He talks about setting goals and how to achieve them. He talks about his workouts, training and how to improve shooting skill. He gets into how he plans to hunt some new areas next year and the work that goes into it. This is an episode where Brian reflects back at last season and prepares for next years adventures.

Episode 73: The best hunting areas of 2018 with Guy Eastman

In this episode Brian sits down with Guy Eastman. The guys talk over different states and units what will be good in the upcoming year. They talk over current trends and where the big boys are coming from. They do a good job of covering the majority of western states and there thoughts on them. They also get into some Elk hunting as guy finds consistent success on nice 6 points. This is a great authentic conversation and is a must listen if you are applying for tags in 2018.

Episode 72: The Biggest bucks of all time with Roger Selner

In this episode Brian gets a chance to sit down with Roger Selner. Roger has been working with Eastmans' Trophy Deer tour since the beginning. They talk about the start of the tour and their evolution. Listen to stories with Mike Eastman and Roger tracking down giant heads. Roger has a passion for finding the biggest deer and elk that have ever existed. It was an honor to have him on the podcast.

Episode 71: Persistence with Craig Temple

In this episode Brian sits down with fellow bow hunter Craig Temple. The guys talk over and break down Craig's season. They talk over his spot and stalk mule deer hunt both for himself and with buddies. Craig tells a wild story here of the disappearing dead deer and going down in a sink hole to recover the buck. They also talk over Craig spending 15 days hunting and not seeing a deer. Crazy right but that persistence is what makes Craig successful year after year.

Episode 70: Adventure bowhunting with Dan Pickar

In this episode Brian sits down with Dan Pickar. The guys hit the record button and then just get talking adventure bowhunting. Dan is one of those guys that is consistently successful with a bow in his hands. They break down Dan's season talking about what went right, what went wrong and lessons he learned. A really fun, authentic episode between a couple die hard archery guys!