Eastmans' Elevated

Eastmans' Elevated

Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast with host Brian Barney is the podcast for hardcore Western Big Game hunters. Brian does one thing every single episode, talks hunting! From tips and tactics for locating and stalking to shooting strategies and even photo taking advice, Eastmans’ Elevated keeps you up to date and in the know all while entertaining you as Brian and his guests take you along on their hunts and breakdown the skills and mindset needed to be successful in the Western Big Game hunting arena. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPremium-Eastmans Forever Barnwood - https://bit.ly/ForeverBarnwood-Eastmans Kryptek - https://bit.ly/Kryptek-Eastmans Mathews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans MTN TOUGH - https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH-Eastmans Outdoor Edge - https://bit.ly/OutdoorEdge-Eastmans onX - https://bit.ly/onXHunt-Eastmans Sig Sauer - https://bit.ly/SIGSAUER-Eastmans Silencer Central - https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans Stone Glacier Sleep Systems - https://bit.ly/StoneGlacier-Eastmans SecureIt - https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans Zamberlan - https://bit.ly/Zamberlan-Eastmans

Episodes

October 23, 2025 66 mins
In this episode of Eastmans' Elevated, Brian Barney sits down with Adam Cunningham. Adam is a young hunter that is getting after it. In fact, Adam and Brian were chasing the same bull in 2024. The guys visit about that and then talk over their elk hunting strategies. They have a great back and forth all about chasing critters across the West. It's a great conversation with Adam who is part of the next generation of western hunters....
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Mike Mulligan. Mike has a wealth of knowledge about fitness, nutrition and chasing bulls. The guys have a great conversation talking about what it takes to be primed for the mountains. They break down nutrition and Brian asks the hard hitting questions like, "Can I have candy on a hunt?" They also talk over elk hunting and what it takes to find and kill mature bulls. A great episode this ...
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October 9, 2025 73 mins
In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Rob Mahaffey. Rob is an avid archery hunter and one of the founders of the South Dakota Antelope Foundation. Rob does a ton for conservation and the guys talk about being involved with the animals and the landscape we all love so much. They also talk about hunting antelope, stalking and more. A great episode this week as Rob is a wealth of knowledge. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlest...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Dallin Waddoups. Dallin is a young go-getter hunting antelope, mule deer and elk on public lands. The guy's dive into hunting each of these species and some of the tactics they use. They also chat about finding good areas, shot execution, target panic and more. A great conversation this week between a couple public land hunters. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Jaden Bales. The guys talk about the adventures they have coming up for the season. They get into elk hunting tactics as well as mule deer hunting tactics. Jaden is so knowledgeable and as usual, turns into a podcast host and starts asking Brian questions. It's a great episode this week on EE. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly...
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In this episode Brian Barney joins up with Jim Huntsman. Jim runs "The Western Huntsman Podcast" through Eastmans. He has been hunting elk and deer for a lot of years and is a wealth of knowledge. The guys share some experiences and lessons learned. They talk about improving their hunting skill set and seeing more success from it. Jim also talks about his upcoming hunts and shares his excitement. This is a great episode this week o...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his friend Jace Bauserman. Jace has a ton of experience bowhunting multiple different species all over the world. He knows how to consistently be successful and that's what the guys dive into. They talk about how doing difficult things helps develop the desired mental toughness needed for these tough hunts. They talk about the practice, the details and how to make it happen when you get a...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his good buddy and hunting partner, Dillon Ness. Dillon kills big bulls consistently with his bow. The guys talk about the why of training and mentality. They also get into the moves they make to get these giants killed. You may be surprised but Dillon called both of his 2024 bulls into range and he describes the exact mood of the bulls and calls he used. These guys hunt together all the ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Ethan Escue. Ethan just wrapped up an early-season, high country deer hunt and arrowed a bomber buck. The guys talk over his prep, scouting and how it all went down. Ethan is super-calculated and has a process on how he goes about these western hunts. The guys discuss that and the details of the stalk that make the difference. An absolute must listen to this week on EE. Eberles...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tony Trietch. Tony just released his new film for a giant bull he killed last season which also appears on the cover of Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal, issue #151. The guys talk about what it is like filming these hunts. They talk about the gear they use and the tactics to capture these hunts. They break down Tony's giant bull and the storyline and how he was able to harvest such a monster ...
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August 14, 2025 67 mins
In this podcast Brian Barney sits down with Cole Herb. Cole runs Mountain Media and filmed a couple hunts for Brian last season, including his new film featuring a giant 7x7 bull elk. The guys talk about what it's like to film and hunt with Brian. They chat about the full-send attitude, along with the skill set required when making plays on animals. Brian and Cole also get into living a dream life and what it takes to go all in. It...
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In this episode, Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Matt Tillotson. The guys start off the conversation by talking about building houses and the trades before they get into their favorite subject, hunting mule deer. They talk about learning all the different western states and how the draws work. Then they get into scouting and the skills it takes to be successful: mindset, instincts and shooting. These guys always have a great ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Preston Ward. Preston is a physical therapist and the owner of Mountain Physio. He helps guys prepare themselves for the mountains and tough western hunts. Along with that he is a wealth of knowledge about injury prevention, rehab and mobility. He also lives and breathes the bowhunting lifestyle so he understands the demands as well as anyone. This is a great episode all about optimizing ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Ryan Munsey. The guys talk over what it means to have mental grit on a hunt. They talk about how to obtain mental toughness and discipline. Ryan is the perfect guest to discuss such subjects as he is the author of "F Your Feelings" and hosts his own podcast "Move The Chains" Ryan and Bryan also talk about some of the tough hunts they have done together and how to persevere thro...
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In this episode Brian sits down with famous snowmobiler Chris Burandt. The guys hit it off and are instant friends. The same passion Chris has for snowmobiling he has for western bowhunting. The guys have a great conversation all about being at their best for season. Chris tells a story of a miss and how he came back from it. Along with that he tells the story of his high country buck and bull from last season. There is some grea...
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This week on the podcast we have a special 500th episode. Brian Barney has Cameron Hanes on for a killer recording. It's all centered around bowhunting but the guys talk over a bunch of different topics. They discuss mindset and finding true grit in tough situations; believing in the overall cause or goal to achieve the impossible. Along with that, they chat about developing instincts and keeping calm under pressure. They also get ...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Tim Andrews. Tim is the owner of Gypsum Creek Outfitters in Colorado. He chases some giant elk and mule deer around and has a bunch of valuable insight. He has always been about being a student of the game and learning something from everyone and his experiences in the mountains. The guys have a great conversation all about shortening your own learning curve. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Logan Romney. Logan is a young go-getter that is getting it done on the mountain. He harvested a great high country mule deer for himself last season. They guys talk over hunting extreme terrain, stalking and more. Along with that Logan is super-talented behind the lens, capturing all his hunts for YouTube and in stunning photography. The guys discuss capturing these moments and the diffi...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down with his buddy Henry Ferguson. Henry is so knowledgeable about bowhunting, especially for giant mule deer. The guys have a great conversation about finding, stalking and executing good shots on mule deer. This is a fantastic episode as both of these guys love chasing big mule deer with their bows. Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Federal Ammunition - https://bit.ly/FederalPr...
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In this episode Brian Barney sits down for a solo podcast. He talks about what he is working on this time of year, scouting trips and mindset. Then he really gets into backpack hunting. He talks about strategy and the advantages of this style of hunting. He breaks down all his gear and the reasoning behind why he uses what he does. It's a great podcast filled with next-level information this week on Eastmans' Elevated. Eberlestock...
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