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| Episode 71: Late Season Mule Deer Update | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:11:22 | |
In this episode, Dan and Brian catch up on their November hunts. It's been a wild ride and the guys share stories as well as insight into what big bucks do. There have been some successes as well as some challenges and the guys share all. Everything is so fresh from the season for these two that this episode is full of great, useful information. Don't miss this week of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 70: Aliens To Ethics With Some Mulies | 19 Nov 2025 | 01:02:48 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for a catch up. They are both getting ready for some mule deer hunts so they visit on that for a bit. They also talk about strange things they have seen while hunting. Along with that they talk about ethics when hunting public land and how to make the right decisions. It's a great catch up and conversation this week on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans
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| Episode 61: Early Season Mule Deer And Antelope | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:04:31 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for a live recording. This is a great episode all about early-season mule deer and antelope hunting. The guys have such varying hunts this year and discuss their plans. There's a ton of great info in this episode, all about solving the equation of difficult hunts. They talk about scouting, problem solving and more. This is another killer episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans G5 Arrows - https://bit.ly/G5Outdoors-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 60: Switched On | 02 Jul 2025 | 01:17:44 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar catch up on life. It's been a bit since the guys have chatted so they chat about recent hunts and what they are working on. They talk about being in tune and switched on when the season gets here. Then they discuss those next-level moves when all the pressure is on during a hunt. They also get into game management, the public land fight and more. It's another killer episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter this week. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans G5 Arrows - https://bit.ly/G5Outdoors-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 59: Bulls, Scouting And Cameras With Will Cooper | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:59:25 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down with Will Cooper. Will has some great insight into hunting elk. The guys talk elk, elk hunting and scouting for the season. Along with that they discuss Stealth Cam game cameras and the different ways to use them out West. Will has some great tips and tactics on the best places and set ups to get the most out of trail cameras. It's a great episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter podcast this week. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans G5 Arrows - https://bit.ly/G5Outdoors-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 58: On Glass With Zach Adams | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:48:32 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down with Zach Adams from On Glass. The guys talk over digital scoping and the advantages of using it. They also talk about tips and tactics they have discovered over the years. This episode is loaded with great hunting insite for elk and mule deer. It's another killer recording of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans G5 Arrows - https://bit.ly/G5Outdoors-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 57: Finding Trophy Game | 21 May 2025 | 01:08:48 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for another recording of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. The guys break down how to find more game. They talk about instincts and decision making on a hunt; when to move and when to stay put. Brian and Dan also deep dive into glassing, covering country, coming up with working theories and how to break a unit down and find the biggest critters in the area. This is a great podcast that will help you be more successful on your next hunt. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans G5 Arrows - https://bit.ly/G5Outdoors-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans
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| Episode 56: Making A Rock Solid Hunt Plan | 07 May 2025 | 01:13:03 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for another episode of Life Of A Bowhunter. They start by talking about health and season preparation. That leads into planning for this year's hunts. Brian is planning on doing a bunch of backpack hunts so the guys dive into that as well as, timing, scouting, being prepared and more on this episode. It's a great back and forth between the guys this week. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 55: Setting Hunting Goals | 23 Apr 2025 | 01:16:07 | |
In episode #55 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian and Dan catch up as Dan just returned from a 2 week bowhunting trip in New Zealand. They talk about the hunting and some of the lessons learned there. That leads the guys into conversation about hunting goals. They talk about the size of animals and when to pass and when to try and fill the tag. They talk about how quality goals have to match opportunity. They also chat about enjoyment, being realistic and when to hold out for a monster. A great back and forth on this weeks Life of a Bowhunter. | |||
| Episode 54: Spring Hunts Make Us Better | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:06:14 | |
In this episode of Life Of A Bowhunter Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down and discuss how experience makes the best bowhunters. They talk about adding hunts in the spring and how much it helps further the learning curve. They talk about bear hunting the West and what it takes to find success. They break down locating, identifying and stalking big bruins. Along with that they talk about adventure hunts, shed hunting and more. Another great spring episode this week on Life Of A Bowhunter. | |||
| Episode 53: The State Of Bowhunting | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:06:34 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down and catch up. They talk about big changes in the West, and how to stay in front of them, management, predator control and weather conditions. The conversation drifts to opportunities and what they are looking forward to over the coming months. This is a great episode where the guys break down what is happening across the West. A Big Thanks to our Sponsors! Cutter Stabilizers - https://cutterstabilizers.com/ Eberlestock - https://eberlestock.com/ G5 Arrows - https://www.g5outdoors.com/mark-arrows/ Matthews - https://mathewsinc.com/ Stealth Cam - https://www.stealthcam.com/ | |||
| Episode 52: Broadhead Performance With Dale Perry | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:01:57 | |
In this episode of the Life of a Bowhunter podcast Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down with Dale Perry. Dale is the founder of Evolution Outdoors which creates the broadheads Dan and Brian love. The guys get into a deep discussion on broadheads. They talk about performance and design and what works for them. They get into some of the finer points of making a decision on your broadhead. This is a good episode between friends. A Big Thanks to our Sponsors! Cutter Stabilizers - https://cutterstabilizers.com/ Eberlestock - https://eberlestock.com/ G5 Arrows - https://www.g5outdoors.com/mark-arrows/ Matthews - https://mathewsinc.com/ Stealth Cam - https://www.stealthcam.com/ | |||
| Episode 69: Ready For Late Season Bucks | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:04:51 | |
On this episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for a discussion about late-season bucks. Both of the guys are getting ready to get after mule deer and they talk about some of the differences from their other hunting strategies. They chat about the different mindset, glassing and stalking. A great conversation this week on LOB. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-EastmansEberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 51: Extreme Fitness with Rich Froning | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:55:20 | |
In episode 51 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down with Rich Froning. Rich has won the cross fit games 4 times as well as the team event 4 times and now runs mayhem hunt. The guys discuss the best fitness for the mountains and the benefits of being in great shape. Along with that they talk over longevity and quality of life. As always some great elk talk in this one as well as all these guys love to chase bulls.
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| Episode 50: A Winning Tag Draw Strategy | 12 Feb 2025 | 01:14:23 | |
In this episode of Life Of A Bowhunter Dan Pickar and Brian Barney connect for a great conversation. They go into detail about drawing tags, playing odds and their multi-year application strategies. The guys dig deep and chat about states, tags and opportunities. Along with that they talk about not getting stuck in a rut, taking chances, continued learning and knowledge about units. This is a great podcast and a must listen if you are applying to hunt in western states. | |||
| Episode 49: Stabilizers and Success With Earl Stroh | 29 Jan 2025 | 01:01:08 | |
In this episode Brian Barney has a guest host on, Earl Stroh. Earl is the founder of Cutter Stabilizers. The guys chat about the advantages of stabilizers and the different ways to set them up. They also chat about Earl's season as he arrowed a great bull and a unique pronghorn. Earl has worked hard and paid his dues and is seeing some amazing success. A great episode this week on Life Of A Bowhunter. A Big Thanks to our Sponsors! Cutter Stabilizers - https://cutterstabilizers.com/ Eberlestock - https://eberlestock.com/ G5 Arrows - https://www.g5outdoors.com/mark-arrows/ Matthews - https://mathewsinc.com/ Stealth Cam - https://www.stealthcam.com/
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| Episode 48: Best Hunts And Blood Trails | 15 Jan 2025 | 01:34:24 | |
In this episode Dan and Brian sit down for another episode of Life Of A Bowhunter. They talk over the season and some of their favorite hunts that will be beyond the grid episodes. They recount lessons learned and things that went right. They also dive deep down the rabbit hole of blood trailing and recoveries. There is some gold in this conversation and may make the difference in recovering your trophy or not. A great long episode this week on EBJ.
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| Episode 47: Dialing In Plans For The New Year | 01 Jan 2025 | 01:19:30 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for another episode of Life Of A Bowhunter. They talk about the timing of their hunts and the current status of units and states. They talk about mule deer numbers and the changes in regulations in different states. Then they get into setting up their new bows and things they are working on. It's a great New Years podcast and the guys are ready to get to work to make success a reality in 2025.
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| Episode 46: Lessons From The Late Season | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:07:03 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for another episode of EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter. The guys catch up and talk over getting older. They talk about health, fitness and attitude. They then get into their late seasons and lessons learned. Brian is just coming off an epic November chasing mulies. Dan wrapped up his season chasing some whitetails. They chat about things they learned and where they can be better. It may be late season lessons but it applies to all bowhunting. A great episode this week on EBJ.
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| Episode 45: Rapid Fire Q and A Part 2 | 04 Dec 2024 | 01:10:32 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another episode of Life Of A Bowhunter. The guys answer questions from listeners. They get some great questions talking about slider sights, their bow tuning processes and shooting broadheads. They also touch on socks, footwear and packs. They talk about bowhunting balance and more. A great LOB podcast this week!
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| Episode 44: Rapid fire Q and A Part 1 | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:08:41 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter episode. The guys answer questions from the audience. There are some great ones that spark the conversation. Questions like finding deer in coulee country, and breaking down a new unit. Others on how to get into the industry and how to manage family, work and hunting. It's another great episode this week on LOB.
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| Episode 43: Ready For Late Season Hunting | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:11:30 | |
In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar meet up for another episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. They catch up and chat about some late-season elk and a sheep hunts Dan went on. They then talk about the upcoming muley rut and their plans to get after it. Along the way they discuss giving your all in an area and turning up quality animals. A great episode this week on Eastmans' Life of A Bowhunter.
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| Episode 42: Finding New Hunting Grounds | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:05:08 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney meet up for another podcast. The guys talk about hunting pressure and how to work around it. They talk about finding their own experience. Hunting spots are always changing and they chat about adapting and staying in front of the curve. It's a great podcast that is all about continuing the search for new hunting grounds.
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| Episode 68: Elk Catch Up | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:09:16 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney catch up on their busy season. They talk about what worked in the elk woods this season, about their hunts, successes and also their failures. There are a bunch of good hunting stories in this one, all from this season. Along with that, a ton of great bowhunting wisdom and insight. They break down playing the wind, when to be aggressive, calling and more. Another great episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 41: Season Recap | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:58:25 | |
In this episode Dan and Brian catch up for a season recap. The guys have been so busy hunting that they have not caught up in a bit. They talk over their seasons and how it all went down. They break down what went right, challenges they faced and how they found success. This is such a solid episode as hunting is so fresh in the guy's mind. | |||
| Episode 40: Bowhunting With Dillon Ness | 25 Sep 2024 | 01:07:55 | |
This week Brian Braney has guest-host Dillon Ness join him for an episode of Eastmans' Life of a Bowhunter. Dillon and Brian are good friends and both eat, sleep and breath bowhunting. The guys talk about some of their successes from this season. They talk about capitalizing on opportunities and adapting to conditions. They talk about making shots and what it takes to find success DIY on public land these days. It's another great episode this week. | |||
| Episode 39: Keeping After It On A Hunt | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:59:58 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for an in-season podcast. The guys talk about what it takes to keep after it on a hunt. They are really focused on elk but a lot of the info is transferable to other species as well. They chat about what to do when facing challenges, keeping your mind in the game and how to keep adapting. This is an awesome podcast for keeping yourself in hunt mode during mid-September. | |||
| Episode 38: Season Is Here! | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:08:32 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for an in-season podcast. The guys talk about what it takes to keep after it on a hunt. They are really focused on elk but a lot of the info is transferable to other species as well. They chat about what to do when facing challenges, keeping your mind in the game and how to keep adapting. This is an awesome podcast for keeping yourself in hunt mode during mid-September. | |||
| Episode 37: Final Prep For Season | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:54:18 | |
In episode #37 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar dive into their final prep leading into hunting season. They talk about what that looks like for them. They get into e-scouting, hunt dates, weather and logistics. They dive into archery practice, broadheads and sight tapes. They go in depth on everything they are doing to give themselves the best chance at success. | |||
| Episode 36: Q & A Part 2 | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:06:14 | |
In episode #36 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for the second part of the question and answer. There are some great conversations in this episode. The guys talk over elk, mule deer and antelope. They also chat about arrows, broadheads and their practice routines. Tons of great info in today's podcast and it's in rapid-fire with new questions throughout. | |||
| Episode 35: Q & A Part 1 | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:15:01 | |
In episode #35 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for a question and answer episode of Life of a Bowhunter. They get questions of all sorts about elk, deer and antelope. They talk about stalking tactics, using stock and keeping safe in Grizzly country. They dive into arrow set ups, broadheads and more. It makes for a good episode as its rapid fire from audience questions. | |||
| Episode 34: Mule Deer With A Dash Of Elk | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:15:35 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast. The guys visit about Dans latest bear hunt. They then dive into hunting mule deer. They talk about the different seasons and how pressure affects their patterns. They talk about August through November and how their tactics change. They also get into elk and some similarities to hunting mule deer. Also, some antelope in there and general takeaways. A great episode this week on Life of a Bowhunter! | |||
| Episode 33: Evolution Of A Bowhunter | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:07:33 | |
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another Eastmans' Life of a Bowhunter episode. Dan is just getting back from a bowhunt in Hawaii and Brian has been bowhunting bears really hard. These experiences make for great podcasts as everything is so fresh in the guy's heads. They chat about mistakes they have made and how good they have to be to get in close. They talk about winds, noise and movement. They do a bit of self analyzing and how they can be better bowhunters. It's a great episode this week on Eastmans' Life of a Bowhunter. A Big Thanks to our Sponsors! Eberlestock - https://eberlestock.com/ Evolution Outdoors - https://evolutionoutdoors.com/ G5 Arrows - https://www.g5outdoors.com/mark-arrows/ Team Lodge - https://team-lodge.com/ | |||
| Episode 32: Elk, Elk, Elk, Part 2 | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:02:03 | |
In episode #32 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian and Dan continue the conversation they had last week on Eastmans' Elevated. This time they get into the nuances of stalking and calling sequences. They talk about targeting herd bulls and how to move on large groups of elk. The guys also discuss calling; what works well and what doesn't. This is a fantastic episode all about hunting big bulls and the guys really use their years of knowledge to explain it.
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| Episode 67: Elk Hunting Insight | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
In this episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter Brian Barney sits down for a elk season recap. This podcast is really insightful on hunting elk public land. Brian talks about his season and goes in depth on wind, finding elk, making plays and more. He talks about failures and successes and lessons learned. This is a great episode this week all about hunting elk. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 31: Bowhunting Adventures | 23 May 2024 | 01:09:26 | |
This week Brian and Dan catch up for another EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter. The guys visit about the draws and some incredible tags that have been drawn. They talk about filling up their schedules with adventurous hunts. You can hear about their strategy this season and what they are excited about. They also talk about drive, improvement and mindset. A great podcast this week on EBJ. | |||
| Episode 30: Bulls, Bears and Bows With Jaden Bales | 08 May 2024 | 01:06:48 | |
In episode #30 of the Life of A Bowhunter podcast, Brian Barney has on Jaden Bales of Wyoming Wildlife Federation. Jaden is a wealth of knowledge and such a go-getter when it comes to western hunting. The guys talk over a Wyoming statewide raffle tag that is good for elk, deer or antelope. Then they get into targeting big bulls and how they make high percentage moves on them. Over the past few weeks they have both been hunting bears and talk over some of their strategy and thrilling encounters. Jaden is a great guest host this week on Life Of A Bowhunter. A Big Thanks to our Sponsors!
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| Episode 29: Bowhunting Self Improvement | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:10:09 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast. Dan is just getting back from a big adventure hunt and Brian is starting his quest for a spring bear. The guys recap Dan's adventure and really get into self-improvement and finding consistent success with a bow. They talk about how to get better at hunting elk and mule deer and how to gain bowhunting savvy. This is a great episode as the guys are firing on all cylinders!
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| Episode 28: Breaking Down A Unit | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:12:08 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down and talk about Dan's upcoming trip to New Zealand for red stag and the logistics that go along with it. Then they get into their hunt plans and how they break down a unit once they've drawn a tag. They chat about breaking the unit down and trying to find likely places for critters, and about timing, weather, curve balls and more. It's a great Life of A Bowhunter episode this week!
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| Episode 27: Protecting Our Hunting Heritage | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:59:03 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down with Charles Witwam and Dan Gates. These guys are leading the fight in Colorado and all western states to protect hunting. They talk about the Colorado mountain lion and Bobcat ban and why it's so important that we get involved and stay informed. These guys are intelligent and well spoken and explain what we are up against. This is an important conversation and one all hunters should listen to and support. | |||
| Episode 26: Western Hunting With The Raised Hunting Crew | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:06:26 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down with the guys from Raised Hunting. Warren and David are a father/son duo and love to get after it. Their background is giant whitetails but they are all in on western species like elk and mule deer too. The guys have a great conversation set around western hunting and what it takes to find success. Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal Podcast Sponsors
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| Episode 25: High Level Elk Hunting With Josh Fields | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:52:55 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down with Josh Fields. These guys love to hunt elk with their bows and that's what today's conversation is all about. They talk about calling, reading a bull's attitude, where to call from and more. They also talk about good elk hunting skills and the tactics to take your hunting to the next level. If you love to chase elk, this is the podcast for you! A Big Thanks to our Sponsors! Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Evolution Outdoors - www.evolutionoutdoors.com G5 Arrows - https://www.g5outdoors.com/mark-arrows/ | |||
| Episode 24: In Depth Moves on Elk and Deer | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:08:32 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for an in depth conversation all about Mule deer and ELk. It's not easy to get into bowrange of trophy critters and this week the guys break down the stalk. They talk about when they choose to stalk and when they will hold off. They talk about seizing opportunities while also not forcing shots or bad angles. They talk about experience, instincts and and getting comfortable in bowrange. A great conversation this week on EBJ Life Of A Bowhunter. | |||
| Episode 23: Upgrades In Gear System | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:34:22 | |
In this episode Dan and Brian sit down for another Life Of A Bowhunter podcast episode. They break down their gear systems and what they are looking to upgrade this season. They talk over their bows in depth and what is bringing them accuracy and confidence. They then go into their clothing systems for different seasons. Finally, the fellas answer some listener questions asked through social media before the podcast. It's another great back and forth between the guys about getting geared up before the upcoming season.
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| Episode 22: Dan and Brian's Western Hunting Application Strategy | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:23:02 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan catch up for another podcast. They start by talking about how it's tough to come into a hunt at 100%. It can be a cold or a back tweak or something that happens at home or work and has you mentally distracted. They talk about how they do everything in their power to avoid this but sometimes it just happens. Then they dive deep into their application strategies out West. The fellas get into the details of statistics and analytics while also looking at the topography of potential hunt areas/units. It's a great conversation this week that is sure to get you some tips for drawing your next tag.
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| Episode 66: Motivation | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
In this episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter Brian Barney sits down for a solo recap of his season thus far. He talks about his successes, trials, tribulations and more. His season is also far from over and he talks about what he needs to do to notch some more tags. This is a great one for motivation as he talks about mindset, making smart plays, executing shots and just being at his overall best. A great listen this week on the podcast. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans | |||
| Episode 21: Chasing Cats, Deer Hunting in Texas and Protecting Hunting | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:21:25 | |
In this episode, Brian and Dan have a conversation to catch up. They discuss Dan's recent visit to Texas for deer hunting. They also delve into Brian's habit of chasing cats, which leads to discussing the control of predators. They talk about the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado and what it means for the state. They also discuss ways in which sportsmen can protect hunting, which they both love.
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| Episode 20: How To Build a SOLID Western Application Hunt Strategy | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:41:18 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for a conversation all about western applications. They talk over their own strategy and how they get quality tags. They also answer listener questions all about applications. They talk about 0 point or OTC tags, low point tags and the tough to draw lotto tags. They dive into research and tools you can use to find the right tag that fits your wants and criteria. A great conversation between the two and another long episode as they had so much to cover.
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| Episode 19: Unlock the Secrets of Bowhunting The Rut | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:15:18 | |
In this episode Dan and Brian link up for another episode. Dan is just coming off a successful whitetail rut hunt and Brian has been after rutting mulies. The guys break down what they have done right and mistakes they have made. Also, they discuss how dang hard it is to get a rutting buck to stop moving. This podcast is full of close calls, great insight and excitement. The lessons learned in this podcast can be applied to any and all bowhunting.
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| Episode 18: Q and A with Dan and Brian | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:27:07 | |
In this episode Brian and Dan sit down for another EBJ, Life Of A Bowhunter. The guys do a Q and A this week and it's a fantastic episode. They talk over a wide variety of topics asked by the audience through social media. It makes for some great content as they dive into over 20 different questions. It sparks conversation between the two and some great information comes out of it. It's a long episode this week so buckle up, sit back and enjoy!
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