
About this episode
It's no surprise why John Barklow has been on multiple podcasts, he's pretty much a complete bad ass. I got him on the ElkShape Podcast to talk next level elk hunting for the blue colloar public land DIY OTC crowd. So if you're stuck in the elk hunting learning curve, or need some insight on backpack elk hunting this one's for you. Here's what we chat about:
The Design Process When it Comes to Sitka Gear
How John started elk hunting
Calling Less can be very fruitful
How to read and interpret TOPO maps
Backpacking Sleep Systems
Backpacking Water Systems
Why you should be practicing bacpacking in the off-season
Mental Toughness Reps
Year Round Fitness Approach
The Apex System from Sitka Gear
ELKSHAPE PARTNERS:
KENETREK
EXO
HOYT ARCHERY
ONXMAPS
SITKA GEAR
MTN OPS
VORTEX OPTICS
EASTON ARCHERY
ELKSHAPE YOUTUBE
EBOOK
PHELPS
HIITMILLX
BOHNING
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