Eastmans' Elevated

In this episode Brian sits down with Clint Casper. Clint is a whitetail guy from the midwest that has got hooked on adventure hunting the west. This episode is all about finding new hunting ground and taking the plunge into adventure hunting. Clint talks about what he has learned over the years and whats important. Whether you are from the midwest, south or even right here in the west its important we get out and enjoy the blue collar adventures that are out there waiting for us.

In this episode Brian sits down with Oregonian Nick Best. Nick has had some great tags over the year and he has defiantly made the most out of them. He talks about his epic sheep hunt and his huge bull that made the cover of Eastmans hunting journal. We talk about his scouting, mindset and what it takes to overcome obstacles on a tough hunt. Really fun talking to Nick and it made for a great episode!

In this Episode Brian sits down with Cody Rich. They talk all things black bear hunting and this episode is full of information! Hunting black bears can seem like a black magic as there is less of them in the mountains than say deer or elk. Well the guys dive in deep giving away all there secrets to being successful on big bruins. They also break down state by state opportunities, recipes and more. Brian also talks about bears with attitudes and being charged.

In this episode Brian sits down with Eastmans Dan Pickar. Dan is a young guy but wise beyond his years when it comes to bowhunting western game. They talk over different tips and tactics that have helped them find consistent success. Its a great authentic conversation between a couple of die hard archery nuts!

In this Episode Brian sits down with Mike Eastman. Mike is a great speaker and story teller and he talks about the beginning of Eastmans Hunting Journals. Mike is an absolute pioneer when it comes to the outdoor industry, backcountry hunting and filming hunts. They talk over all this and more and it is super interesting to hear it from Mike Eastman.

In this Episode Brian sits down with Eastmans own Brandon Mason. Brandon knows his mule deer with former jobs as a wildlife biologist and The mule deer foundation. The guys sit down and discuss hunting mule deer in different terrains. It gets real interesting as they compare notes on which tactics and techniques work best for big mule deer.

In this episode Brian sits down with Ryan Lampers. They have an awesome talk filled with tips and tactics centered around finding giants. They talk about Ryan's preperation and his mindset going into tough hunts. They cover his 2016 season with his trials and tribulations. They also talk about Ryan's near death experience in the Nevada high country. This is a great episode as Brian and Ryan play off each other for a great podcast!

In this Episode Brian focuses in on hunting the high country mule deer. He talks about how he picks areas and how he hunts them. He talks about backpack hunting and how do become a minimalist. Along with that he also talks about his recent hunt in New Mexico. If you hunt the high country or have ever thought about this type of hunt this episode is a must listen!

In this episode Brian sits down and talks with Guy Eastman and Ike Eastman. They talk over there partnership with Eastmans' Elevated podcast. They also talk over the 100th issue of the Eastmans bowhunting journal. Along with that they talk about the new web series beyond the grid, growing up in Jackson hole and of course hunting. This is a great episode with good authentic conversation and banter between the guys.

In this episode Brian does a solo episode where he covers recent podcast news, late season hunting and the opportunity to adventure hunt the Coues deer. He talks through hunting Coues deer start to finish and how to plan your own trip. Even if you are not hunting Coues this season this episode is packed with great spot and stalk tactics you can apply on any western hunt.

In this episode Brian talks with public land hunter Zach Kenner. Zach is a wealth of knowledge and hunts all over the west. They talk about structuring your life around your passion, high country mule deer, elk and adventure hunting Alaska. Zach is super successful and in this episode they talk about some of his adventures and theories on western game.

In this episode Brian Talks with die hard public land hunter Travis Nowotny. This podcast is full of great info with tons of good tips. They go super in depth about stalking techniques and theories. They also talk about locating trophies and the mental game needed to find success. They talk about early season mule deer, elk and late season mule deer; a must listen for any western hunter!

In this Episode Brian interviews fitness guru Matt Hartsky. They talk about backcountry fitness and the line between strength and endurance. They talk about different theories on diet. Toward the end the guys get into hunting Africa and what options a guy has. We are fitness heavy this week but Matt is a wealth of knowledge!

In this episode Brian continues to talk about preparing for next season. He goes over what he does to prepare both physical and mentally. He then dives into how to evolve and improve your shooting. Public land trophies don't come easy, the work starts now.

In this episode Brian talks about preparing for next season. He talks about the motivation it takes and putting in the hard work to be successful. He dives into how he breaks down states and hunting units. He also goes over how to find new hunting spots through maps and google earth. If you plan on hunting new areas in the future this is a must listen episode!