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Am I WRONG About Mechanical Broadheads?

Fixed 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

Dan 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

His FIRST Elk Hunt… And I Nearly Broke My Cameraman

Dan 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 perspec

10 Brutal Days of Public Land Elk Hunting - ELKSHAPE PODCAST

Dan 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 was

The Data Behind Lost Elk: Broadheads, Shot Placement, Arrow Weight & More

Today 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 conductin

MFJJ Is Back! Archery Rabbit Holes, New Podcast & a BIG 2027 Camp Announcement

Today, 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

If 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 **Geo

4 Years... Still No Archery Elk. Here's What He's Learned.

Four 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 b

The Week Before Elk Season: My Complete Last-Minute Checklist

Bonus 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

What I Learned After Hunting Pronghorn in 2 States in 5 Days

Fresh 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

Today, 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. J

He Moved to Montana... Then Killed a 345" Public Land Bull

What 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

FOUNDATION OUTDOORS: Not all freeze-dried meals are created equal.

In 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 wh

40 GUILTY PLEAS, ONE YOUTUBE CHANNEL...

A 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 Yo

Ethics and Cellular Trail Cameras... A Discussion.

In 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

I HATE TREE STANDS LEFT ON PUBLIC LAND...

Public 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 debat

The Weirdest Arrow Vanes Ever Made // And They Work Unbelievably Well!

What 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 mos

RUNNING & GUNNING SADDLE HUNTING: Latitude Outdoors

Today 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 Wes

PICK UP THE STONE! ELKSHAPE PODCAST LIVE Q & A

Today'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 w

ELKSHAPE PODCAST - TOWSON JENKINS

Today 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 wes