ElkShape
by Dan Staton
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Elk Hunting, Fitness, & Discipline
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- The American Dream Is ALIVE | Marine Turned Entrepreneur · 1 h 6 min · Season 9 Episode 500500 EPISODES! We're celebrating a major milestone on the ElkShape Podcast with an absolute banger of a guest. Meet Alex Mauri — follower of Christ, husband, father, United…
- The Science of Becoming a Better Elk Hunter | Dr. Stephan Mengoni · 1 h 17 min · Season 9 Episode 499How FIT do you really need to be to hunt elk? And does your broadhead choice matter as much as you think? Today, Dan sits down with Dr. Stephan Mengoni, professor at Gonzaga…
- They Quit Their Jobs to Build a Life Outdoors · 1 h 6 min · Season 9 Episode 498Steven and Elena wanted a life built around the outdoors—and they were willing to bet on themselves to create it. Elena is an outdoor and wildlife artist. Steven is a…
- Am I WRONG About Mechanical Broadheads? · 1 h 11 min · Season 9 Episode 497Fixed blade or mechanical broadheads for elk hunting? Dan is debating himself on this one. After years of chasing elk with a bow, testing countless broadheads and seeing…
- Meet the Fittest 67-Year-Old FEMALE Elk Hunter - Mary Walker · 1 h 20 min · Season 9 Episode 496Dan met today's guest in one of the last places he expected. Miles deep in the Montana backcountry, Dan crossed paths with Mary Walker as she casually strolled by with a Mathews…
- His FIRST Elk Hunt… And I Nearly Broke My Cameraman · 2 h 3 min · Season 9 Episode 495Dan sits down with his videographer Brycen to recap their public-land archery elk hunts in New Mexico and Montana—and this one comes from two completely different perspectives…
- 10 Brutal Days of Public Land Elk Hunting - ELKSHAPE PODCAST · 53 min · Season 9 Episode 494Dan is podcasting from the road, headed straight into his next elk hunt—but first, he’s breaking down a brutal **10-day public-land archery elk hunt in Idaho**. This wasn’t a…
- The Data Behind Lost Elk: Broadheads, Shot Placement, Arrow Weight & More · 1 h 28 min · Season 9 Episode 493Today we're sitting down with Evan Hunter, better known as The Elk Nerd, to discuss one of the most ambitious elk hunting research projects we've seen. Evan is conducting a…
- MFJJ Is Back! Archery Rabbit Holes, New Podcast & a BIG 2027 Camp Announcement · 1 h 24 min · Season 9 Episode 492Today, Dan sits down with longtime friend **Josh Jones (MFJJ)** for a conversation that's been over 20 years in the making. The two catch up on life, archery, and Josh's…
- The Archery Myths That Are Holding You Back... George Ryals Sets the Record Straight · 1 h 34 min · Season 9 Episode 491If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless opinions, conflicting advice, and internet myths surrounding archery, this episode is for you. Today we're joined by **George…
- 4 Years... Still No Archery Elk. Here's What He's Learned. · 1 h 18 min · Season 9 Episode 490Four elk seasons. Plenty of close calls. More mistakes than successes. And one goal that still burns just as hot: punching that first archery elk tag. Today I'm joined by Nate…
- The Week Before Elk Season: My Complete Last-Minute Checklist · 42 min · Season 9Bonus Episode! Elk season is here, the truck is getting loaded, and it's almost time to point the headlights toward elk camp. After 25 consecutive seasons chasing public land…
- What I Learned After Hunting Pronghorn in 2 States in 5 Days · 46 min · Season 9Fresh off the prairie, Dan is back in the studio to recap an unforgettable 5-day pronghorn hunt across two Western states that ended with two punched tags. In this bonus…
- Call More Bulls, Shoot Better Under Pressure | Joel Turner's Complete Elk System · 1 h 8 min · Season 9 Episode 494Today, Joel Turner is back in the ElkShape studio, and this episode is packed with practical elk hunting knowledge that could change the way you prepare for September. Joel…
- He Moved to Montana... Then Killed a 345" Public Land Bull · 1 h 26 min · Season 9 Episode 488What does it really take to go from dreaming about elk hunting to arrowing a 350-inch public land bull? In today's episode, Dan sits down with Noble, a Montana resident and…
- FOUNDATION OUTDOORS: Not all freeze-dried meals are created equal. · 1 h 4 min · Season 9 Episode 487In today's episode, Dan sits down with Scott from Foundation Outdoors to talk about what goes into building high-performance meals for hunters, backpackers, and anyone who spends…
- 40 GUILTY PLEAS, ONE YOUTUBE CHANNEL... · 43 min · Season 9 Episode 486A lot has happened in the hunting world, and this week's episode tackles some of the biggest conversations head-on. Dan breaks down the recent case involving a hunting YouTuber…
- Ethics and Cellular Trail Cameras... A Discussion. · 1 h 9 min · Season 9 Episode 485In this episode, Dan sits down with longtime friend Will Cooper from GSM Outdoors, HuntStand, and Stealth Cam to have an honest conversation about one of the most debated topics…
- I HATE TREE STANDS LEFT ON PUBLIC LAND... · 41 min · Season 9 Episode 484Public land belongs to everyone—but that doesn't mean every decision we make out there is ethical or respectful. In today's episode, Dan dives into one of the most debated…
- The Weirdest Arrow Vanes Ever Made // And They Work Unbelievably Well! · 1 h 15 min · Season 9 Episode 483What if everything you thought you knew about arrow vanes was due for a rethink? Today, Dan sits down with Steve, founder of 1ArrowArchery.com, to discuss one of the most unique…
- RUNNING & GUNNING SADDLE HUNTING: Latitude Outdoors · 1 h 1 min · Season 9 Episode 482Today Dan traveled across the country to sit down with Alex Chopp, one of the founders of @latitudeoutdoors to explore how saddle hunting can be a legitimate tool for Western big…
- PICK UP THE STONE! ELKSHAPE PODCAST LIVE Q & A · 47 min · Season 9 Episode 481Today's episode starts a little differently. Before going live on YouTube for an open Q&A, Dan sits down to share a few thoughts from a recent Montana scouting trip and what he…
- ELKSHAPE PODCAST - TOWSON JENKINS · 1 h 14 min · Season 9 Episode 480Today on the ElkShape Podcast, Dan sits down with his good friend Towson Jenkins from Wyoming—a bowhunter who quietly and consistently gets it done year after year on western big…
- Getting Ripped Off By CHINA... ANKR-POINT · 52 min · Season 9 Episode 479Today Dan is joined by Dave and Logan from ANKR-POINT to discuss their innovative new product, the challenges of building a brand in today's digital marketplace, and a growing…
- This TECH Will Improve Your Elk Calling and it's FREE · 52 min · Season 9 Episode 478Today Dan sits down with Ryan from CallemCloseApp.com — a fellow North Idaho elk hunter who created a FREE online tool designed to help hunters build better elk sounds and gain…
- NORTHERN ALBERTA SPRING BEAR HUNT RECAP · 49 min · Season 9 Episode 477Today on the ElkShape Podcast, Dan and Tyler are road-tripping home after an unforgettable week hunting black bears in Northern Alberta with Prairie North Outfitters. The fellas…
- Elk Don't EXIST with Dillon Deitz · 1 h 18 min · Season 9 Episode 476Today on the "Elk Don't Exist" podcast, we’re sitting down with Dylan Deitz to hear the story behind the brand and the road that brought him here. Not long ago, Dylan was…
- From Garage Startup to Industry GIANT | Marsupial Gear’s Story · 1 h 9 min · Season 9 Episode 475Today Dan is podcasting live from Marsupial Gear HQ in Phoenix with founder Jim Graham. What started just before Covid as a small operation in Jim’s garage — sewing bino chest…
- AGING WESTERN HUNTERS: Supplements We Actually TRUST · 35 min · Season 9 Episode 474Today Dan heads down to Wilderness Athlete HQ to hang out with Kevin Guillen and Chris Denham for a conversation centered around western hunting, longevity, and staying sharp as…
- Elk are TOUGH + Plus Backcountry Bear Defense · 1 h 0 min · Season 9 Episode 473Today Dan is sitting down with Reggie from Vizion Archery USA to talk all things archery elk hunting and innovation in the bowhunting space. Reggie breaks down the story behind…
- WE are turning this Midwest Whitetail Hunter into a WESTIE Elk Killer · 47 min · Season 9 Episode 472Year 9 of the ElkShape Podcast rolls on and today Dan is sitting down with a Midwest whitetail hunter who recently made the move to Idaho with one goal in mind… chasing his first…
- STOP Missing Bears: Shot Placement, Broadheads & My 16-Week ElkShape Plan · 1 h 8 min · Season 9 Episode 471ElkShape Podcast — Season 9, Episode 471Dan is back in the lab and in the mountains on this one—breaking down why he’s officially moving away from lighted nocks after battling…
- HUNTING RULES That’ll GETCHA!!! + EBIKES vs E-MOTO — Only One Wins! · 51 min · Season 9 Episode 470Today we’re covering a little bit of everything from recent spring bear hunting escapades in the mountains to almost ruining another cameraman in the process… again. 😅 We break…
- Discussing HIGH INTENSITY vs. LOW INTENSITY for the Mountains · 57 min · Season 9 Episode 469Today’s episode is all about fitness for the mountains—and why it’s not optional if you’re serious about chasing elk in the backcountry.Dan breaks down how mountain fitness goes…
- How Archery Elk Hunting Saved This Combat Veteran · 1 h 27 min · Season 9 Episode 468Dan sits down with Nathan L. from Montana to talk about how archery elk hunting quite literally changed the trajectory of his life. A combat veteran who struggled after returning…
- CORRUPTION Exposed WA Fish & Game Commission · 1 h 23 min · Season 9 Episode 467Today we sit down with Eddie (@rags.to.ridges) to hear one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll come across. After serving over 6 years for armed robbery, Eddie found…
- OUT WEST ARCHERY - Mountain Practice for Mountain Elk · 1 h 8 min · Season 9 Episode 466Dan sits down with Koda from Out West Archery to talk all things archery elk hunting, mountain practice, and preparing for the real thing. The two break down lessons learned from…
- How to Hunt Hard Without Losing Your Marriage · 1 h 11 min · Season 9 Episode 465You love elk hunting. You love your wife. But what happens when those two worlds collide? Today Dan sits down with Daniel — a psychotherapist specializing in men’s health and…
- Killing Elk from the East Coast | Cody Sabol’s DIY Blueprint · 1 h 26 min · Season 9 Episode 464Today Dan sits down with Cody Sabol — an archery elk hunter and dentist from North Carolina with a relentless passion for public land DIY elk hunting. Living thousands of miles…
- The Sight That Does BOTH? Target Precision Meets Bowhunting Tough · 1 h 20 min · Season 9 Episode 463Today Dan Staton sits down with Cody from Dark Owl Archery to break down the brand-new sight he’s bringing to market in Spring 2026 — a true crossover built to bridge the gap…
- My LIVE Elk Hunting Lecture from Montana · 1 h 12 min · Season 9This bonus ElkShape Podcast was recorded live in Montana during the PEAX Elk Tour, in front of a crowd of passionate archery elk hunters. Dan dives into how he works to balance…
- Only LOSERS bowhunt elk... · 1 h 13 min · Season 9 Episode 462Today, two old elk bums sit down and swap stories from the trenches of public land elk hunting — the highs, the lows, and everything it takes to keep showing up year after year…
- Pro Wolf, Pro Wolf Mangement...Both? · 1 h 16 min · Season 9 Episode 461Today we’re sitting down for an honest conversation about wolf management with Justin Webb, Director of the Foundation for Wildlife Management — a nonprofit that is both pro wolf…
- Finding Sweet Deals on USED bows · 1 h 19 min · Season 9 Episode 460Today Dan sits down with longtime friend Dan Watts — the guy who was wrenching on his bows way back in the early 2000s. Watts lives and breathes archery, spending most of his…
- LIVE Elk Hunting Consultation: To call or not to call · 1 h 7 min · Season 9 Episode 459Today we’re sitting down with Ty from North Idaho — a framer and carpenter by trade and a full-time wildland firefighter who knows a thing or two about grit, hard work, and…
- Northwest Whitetails - Mountain Bucks with Troy Pottenger · 1 h 43 min · Season 9 Episode 458Today we’re dissecting mountain whitetail bucks on public land with Troy Pottenger—a legendary whitetail subject-matter expert with decades of hard-earned experience. Troy breaks…
- ELK DRAW DEADLINES & WOULD BE INFLUENCERS · 29 min · Season 9Dan jumps on the mic for a quick bonus episode with a timely reminder you don’t want to miss.Elk draw deadlines are creeping up fast, and if you’re serious about hunting elk…
- 12 Bucks a Week: Testing Flagship Mechanical Broadheads · 1 h 9 min · Season 9 Episode 457Live from deer camp in South Texas, the fellas break down real-world observations after putting multiple flagship broadheads through a dozen bucks over the course of the week…
- ANNOUNCING OUR TAC & ELK IMMERSION SCHEDULE FOR 2026 · 45 min · Season 9 Episode 456Join Dan of ElkShape and MFJJ of Podium Archer as they break down all the details for the 2026 Elk Immersion.This annual event is built for hunters who want to dedicate multiple…
- Your 2026 Elk Plans Start Today - Lock In 🔒 · 52 min · Season 9 Episode 455Join Dan as he breaks down next-level strategies for planning your first elk hunt. From how to properly vet outfitters—and separate the good ones from the bad—to cutting through…
