In this episode Brian gets on for a solo podcast. He talks about how to become the best elk hunter you can be. He talks about the skills, experience and structuring your life for bowhunting elk. He talks about how he locates elk, his strategy around hunting them and the little things that make a difference. If you love to bowhunt elk, this is the podcast for you!

Episode 393:  Targeting Herd Bulls Solo With Brian Barney

In this episode Brian sits down with a couple of his buddies from Australia Lonnie Boekman and Craig Hales.  These guys are just finishing up a big 3 week adventure in Wyoming chasing rutting elk.  They are great bowhunters and have great insight into chasing bulls. They also have such an appreciation for our north American model for our hunting and conservation.  Along with elk there are some great tips for respecting your fellow public land hunter.  A great conversation between friends.

Episode 409:  Australian Elk Hunters

In this episode Brian has back on his good buddy Dillon Ness.  These guys hunt together, have a great friendship and are both die hard bowhunters.  Dillon has had an incredible season thus far and the guys break it down. They talk about what has gone right and improvements they have made along the way. Bowhunting can be so difficult and these guys share what they believe are the secrets to consistent success.

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Episode 410:  Bowhunting Perfection With Dillon Ness

In this episode Brian sits down with Cody Dettmann. Cody has harvested a couple back to back giant bulls. The guys chat through the hunts and the tactics used to find and harvest these big bulls. They also dive into the work and commitment to elk hunting and self improvement that has made the difference. Cody is a young go getter that is seeing next level success. It's a great conversation between the guys this week on EE.

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Episode 412:  Giant Bulls With Cody Dettmann

In this podcast Brian has on Dan Silveira. Dan is an accomplished free diver and bowhunter. Being really good in the water and in the mountains, he has a really good awareness in his environment. The guys have an interesting conversation about this, the ultimate camouflage and more. Dan harvested a stellar blacktail and bull with his bow this season so the guys breakdown those hunts as well. It's some outside the box thinking on this week's podcast and made for a great conversation.

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Episode 416:  Blending Into Our Environment With Dan Silveira

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He recaps his last couple archery mule deer hunts and how it all went down. There are good tips mixed in with Brian's hunts and how exactly he found success. Along with that he talks about breaking down one's hunts and how to make adjustments to find success next season. Buckle up, it's an extended episode and Brian is fired up!

Episode 417:  Dream Season Solo With Brian Barney

In this episode Brian sits down with Rusty Smith. Rusty has had an amazing season harvesting a great Caribou and two world class bull elk. The guys break down these hunts and talk about what has to go right to arrow these critters. They talk about the moves and decisions that are necessary for success. They dive into the instincts it takes and how to be a student of the game. This all makes for a great conversation as they dive into this and much more this week.

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Episode 418:  Bowhunting Adventures With Rusty Smith

In this episode Brian sits down with Jake Downs. Jake is one of those guys that consistently finds success with his bow. The guys break down the in close, red zone process and how to make the right decisions. They also chat over some special opportunities like Ibex and moose. Jake is also highly successful with his stick bow and the guys talk about the mindset needed to get so close. It's an awesome episode and conversation this week on EE.

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Episode 419: Consistent Bowhunting With Jake Downs

In this episode Brian sits down with his friend Jaden Bales.  Jaden has had a great season and the guys get into it.  He had a great elk tag he hunted during the rut and the guys talk strategy to arrow a good bull. Jaden is a mule deer fanatic so of course they talk about that. Along with those hunts Jaden also did some guiding this year including the Wyoming governor tag.  The theme of the podcast is difficult hunts and embracing the grind.

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Episode 420: It's All About The Grind With Jaden Bales

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Michael Alba. The guys catch up and talk over Michael's epic season. He harvested two archery bucks that are absolute giants. He did some creative thinking to be able to arrow these bucks and the guys break it all down. They talk about the terrain, stalks and the mindset behind the success. Along with that, Michael questions Brian on some of his deer hunts and the outcomes. A great podcast to start the new year!

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Episode 421: Giant Archery Bucks With Michael Alba

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He talks about consistency and discipline. He talks over his goals for the new year and how he plans to get there. He lays out a road map for self improvement both in hunting and in life. It's a great podcast to get you fired up for next season especially if your goal is a giant buck or bull.
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Episode 422: Being Your Very Best Solo With Brian Barney

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Cain Rinehart. Cain is one of those guys that is consistently successful with his bow. He attributes a lot of his success to his archery knowledge and shooting ability. Today the guys dive into how to set up super-accurate bows. It is a technical episode but there is a way to set up any bow to get the very most out of it. The guys walk through everything they are doing to get an accurate and finely tuned shooting machine. A great episode, especially if you are into having the best shooting bow of your life.
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Episode 423:  Next Level Bow Set Up With Cain Rinehart

In this episode Brian jumps on with Zach Ellis from PNWild.  The guys have a great chat all about what it takes to find success.  Zach comes from and hunts a tough state, Washington.  To find consistent critters in Washington the one thing you need above all else is grit.  They also talk about how this carries over to hunting different states.  Along with that the guys chat about the difficulty in filming and the pressure behind the camera.  A great conversation this week on EE.

Episode 424:  Persistence Is Deadly With Zach Ellis

In this episode Brian sits down with Joel Turner from shot IQ. Joel is one of the best in the business at explaining controlled shooting and the importance of it. He has dedicated himself to understanding what happens to the human psyche under pressure. He explains what goes on inside the mind of a bowhunter during the shot process. The guys also discuss how to harness and control your mental game to be your very best in the bowhunting woods.

Episode 425: Controlled Shooting With Joel Turner

In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Bauserman. Jace is an accomplished western bowhunter and the guys have a great in-depth conversation about the nuances of stalking. They talk about high opportunity hunts to gain that necessary experience and about honing one's instincts to make good decisions; high opportunity stalks versus low opportunity stalks and more. It's a great conversation between a couple die-hard bowhunters.

Episode 426: Next Level Stalking With Jace Bauserman

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. Matt is the next generation of hunters and already has harvested a bunch of giant trophy mule deer and elk. The guys talk about their personal journey and what they are working on for this upcoming season. Success doesn't come easy and these two are putting in the work to improve and be at their very best. A great conversation between these two this week on EE.

Episode 427: Self Improvement with Matt Tillotson

In this episode Brian sits down with Kevin Toye from the Focused Hunting Podcast. Kevin is super disciplined and consistent and is now reaping the rewards in his bowhunting. The guys dive into the mindset behind their success. They also break down Kevin's elk season. It's a great story as Kevin was dealing with an injury and had to hunt smart to find success. Another great episode this week between a couple like minded bowhunters.

Episode 428:  Discipline and Consistency With Kevin Toye

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Todd Helms. Todd is the editor for Eastmans' magazines, hosts the Wingman Podcast and is a great outdoorsman. He talks to a bunch of consistently successful guys as well as being an accomplished big game hunter. The guys have a great conversation all about getting the most out of your western hunting. They talk in depth about what it takes and how to think outside the box. It's a stellar, long episode this week on EE.

Episode 429:  Advanced Western Tactics With Todd Helms

In this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Andrew Whitney from Stone Glacier. The guys have a great conversation all about archery success. They talk about execution on the shot and how to handle the big moments. Then they dive deep on animal recovery. They talk about the good, the bad and everything in between. They get into their process of waiting, paying attention to the details and blood trailing to find that downed animal. A great episode this week on EE.

Episode 430: Animal Recovery With Andrew Whitney

In this episode Brian sits down with Jackson Reed from Eberlestock. Jackson is a young go-getter, hungry for adventure. This past season he drew a really good elk tag and the guys break down his hunt. It's a lot of pressure to have a good tag and there are a lot of logistics that go along with it. They talk about that as well as an epic mule deer hunt he went on this past season. A great conversation and episode this week on EE.

Episode 431: A Dream Tag With Jackson Reed

In this episode Brian sits down with Tristan Schatz and Paul Gibs.  These are two young guys that are absolutely getting after it.  They dive into how they are finding such success at a young age.  These guys are are doing everything the right way and having fun pushing their limits. They talk about execution, bowhunting prowess, E-scouting, boots to ground and being all in.  A great conversation this week on EE.

Episode 432:  Next Generation With Paul Gibs And Tristan Schatz

In this episode Brian sits down for a solo podcast all about spring bears. Season is right around the corner and Brian breaks down 20 years of bowhunting Black bears. He talks about the different times of year and what bears are up to. He goes over where to look, how to stalk, still hunting and keeping yourself safe out there. It's a great solo episode full of useful tactics.

Episode 433:  Spring Bears With Brian Barney Solo

In this episode Brian sits down with Jake Downs from Earn Your Hunt Podcast. The guys have a great conversation based around structuring your life to get more time hunting. They talk about entrepreneurship, side hustles and good jobs. The chat about being responsible, family and of course, hunting. These are two blue-collar guys that get a lot of time in the field and they share how they do it.

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Episode 434: Structuring Your Life For Hunting With Jake Downs

In this episode Brian sits down with Jace Guymon. Brian has been trying to link up with Jace for a while and they finally put it together. The conversation did not disappoint as the guys discuss giant bucks, giant bulls and more. You will be able to listen in on what it takes to find and harvest big critters. An absolute must listen this week on EE.

Episode 435: Giants With Jace Guymon

This week Brian has his buddy Marlon Holden back on the podcast. Marlon is incredibly successful on giant mulies in all different habitats. The guys talk over his Tiberon Island hunt along with some of his other adventures from this past season. They also talk about what it takes mentally, and physically to find consistent success. Along with that they talk about their enjoyment and love for the game.

Episode 436: Mulies With Marlon Holden

In this episode Brian sits down with Shawn Melland. Shawn is a die-hard elk bowhunter and has killed some giant bulls. He specializes in finding Public Land monsters. He puts a ton of effort into his scouting and preparation and the results speak for themselves. If you love hunting elk and have dreamed of those next level bulls, this podcast is for you.

Episode 437:  The Biggest Bulls With Shawn Melland

In this episode Brian sits down with Jesse Bruggenthies from Bergy Bowsmith. Jesse works on thousands of bows and so the guys discuss how to set them up from scratch. They talk about what's important and what's not that big of a deal. If you want a forgiving, good shooting bow this conversation will help you get next level bow set up. The guys also get into hunting mule deer during the tough October season. A great EE podcast this week.

Episode 438: Forgiving bows and October mule deer With Jesse Bruggenthies

In this episode Brian sits down with Lane Walters. The guys really dive into staying involved and informed in the initiatives and regulations coming down the pipe. We have to make our voices heard and protect what we all love so much, hunting. They talk about what we can all do to help our fellow hunters and future generations. Along with that they visit about Alaskan hunting and some elk and mule deer as well.

Episode 439:  Staying Involved and Informed With Lane Walters

In this episode Brian sits down with Tom Schneider from Stuck In The Rut. Tom is a blue collar hunter that carries his work ethic into everything he does. He is able to find consistent success in tough to hunt units. The guys discuss that as well as how to hunt the thick timber. They also talk about structuring their lives to get enough time to chase their dreams in the mountains. A great conversation full of good information this week on EE.

Episode 440: Working Hard For Success With Tom Schneider

In this episode Brian sits down with Marc Smith. Marc got his start with Eastmans' so the guys visit about that a bit. Then they get into talking about passion as Marc has recently committed himself to getting back into top physical condition. His motivation is to get back to hunting extreme country for mule deer and elk with his bow is the catalyst for his commitment. It's a great conversation and the fellas also talk about chasing sheep with a bow, failure, success and more.

Episode 441: The Passion With Marc Smith

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