Eastmans' Journal Podcast Edition

Ike Eastman sits down with Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls for a deep dive into elk calling, hunting strategy, and what it really takes to get close to bulls in the West.

Dirk breaks down real-world calling scenarios, common mistakes hunters make, and how to think like an elk when the ...

At the Western Hunt Expo, host Ike Eastman sits down with Rafe Nielsen for a conversation that goes far beyond gear.

With over two decades at Browning, Rafe shares his journey from a small-town kid touring the Browning offices at 12 years old… to leading marketing for one of the most iconic brands in hunting. The two dive into the legendary history of John Moses Browning, the innovation that shaped moder...

If you've ever looked at Montana and thought, "Man… where do I even start?" — this episode is for you.

Ike sits down with Dan Pickar to break down one of the most confusing tag systems in the West. From combo licenses and preference points to bonus points and outfitter strategies, this is...

In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with four-time CrossFit Games champion Rich Froning at the Western Hunt Expo to talk about the crossover between elite fitness and Western hunting.

Rich shares how his competitive CrossFit background eventually ...

In this episode of the Eastmans Journal Podcast Edition, Ike Eastman sits down with Tim Lesser of Leupold at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to talk about optics, innovation, and the technology behind the gear serious hunters rely on.

Leupold has been building optics for mor...

If you've ever looked at hunting out West and thought, "I wouldn't even know where to start," this one's for you.

In this episode, Scott and Luke sit down for a real, boots-on-the-ground conversation about building a Western hunt strategy from scratch. From four-state application plans and understanding point creep to breaking ...

In this episode, host Ike Eastman sits down with Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt for an honest, down-to-earth conversation that runs the full spectrum of the Western hunting lifestyle. Dylan shares his roots growing up in small-town eastern Montana, early memories of hunting with his dad, and the unlikely path that led him from rock-crushing crews and water treatment jobs into a dream career inside the hunting industry with onX.

The discu...

What happens when a lifelong whitetail hunter from Pennsylvania finally gets his first crack at the West?

In this episode of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Jake Pashuta, the 2025 Eastmans mule deer hunt winner, alongside Eastmans own Brandon Mason, who was there to film and experience the hunt firsthand. From the moment Jake gets "the call" to the long drive across eastern Montana—and even a close encount...

In this special episode of the Ike Eastman Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with the living legend Jackie Bushman — founder of Buckmasters, pioneer of modern hunting television, and the man who brought whitetail deer hunting to millions of living rooms. Recorded live from the Buckmasters studio in Montgomery, Alabama, during the scorching August heat of the 2025 Buckmasters Expo, Ike and Jackie pull no punches as they dive deep ...

In Episode 87, Ike Eastman sits down for a genuine conversation with Matt Burch of Burch Rodeo and Four Horse Outfitters — a fifth-generation Wyoming rancher, stock contractor, elk steward, and one of the most interesting characters in the rodeo.

From managing 300,000+ acres of prime elk, mule deer, and antelope habitat to raising some of the most respected bucking horses and bulls in the PRCA, Matt gives a rare look behind the gat...

In this episode of Eastmans Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Fonzie Haskell — Wyoming rancher, outfitter, coyote hunter, and newly appointed Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioner.

Fonzie shares his incredible journey from growing up in the wild boomtown of Rock Springs to managing wildlife, guiding hunters, and helping shape the future of conservation in the Cowboy State. The conversation dives deep into grizzly bear man...