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ElkShape

Dan Staton
Elk Hunting
Hunting
Archery
Fitness
Hunting Skills
Precision Cut Archery
December Chubb Challenge
Elk Immersion Experience
Conservation
Broadheads
Archery Sight Tapes
Fitness Goals
Bow Tuning
Cougars
Mountain Lion
Bow Hunting
Hunting Fitness
Fitness Training
Shoulder Health
Hunting Ethics

Elk Hunting, Fitness, & Discipline

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes469Founded8 years ago
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Today Dan sits down with Cody Sabol — an archery elk hunter and dentist from North Carolina with a relentless passion for public land DIY elk hunting. Living thousands of miles from the mountains elk call home hasn’t stopped Cody from finding consist... more

Today Dan Staton sits down with Cody from Dark Owl Archery to break down the brand-new sight he’s bringing to market in Spring 2026 — a true crossover built to bridge the gap between target precision and real-world bowhunting durability.

If you’ve e... more

This bonus ElkShape Podcast was recorded live in Montana during the PEAX Elk Tour, in front of a crowd of passionate archery elk hunters.

Dan dives into how he works to balance family life with the obsession of elk hunting, sharing lessons learned f... more

Today, two old elk bums sit down and swap stories from the trenches of public land elk hunting — the highs, the lows, and everything it takes to keep showing up year after year.

Dan is joined by Sam Rogers, a proven public-land killer who consistent... more

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Recent Guests

Cody Sabol
Founder of ElkShape, elk hunter and public-land advocate
ElkShape
Episode: Killing Elk from the East Coast | Cody Sabol’s DIY Blueprint
Mark Libese
Creator of Treeline Academy courses and tools for e-scouting elk
Treeline Academy
Episode: My LIVE Elk Hunting Lecture from Montana
Justin Webb
Long-time outdoorsman, sportsman, elk hunter, trapper, and guide.
Foundation for Wildlife Management
Episode: Pro Wolf, Pro Wolf Mangement...Both?
Ty Turner
Firefighter, bow hunter, and conservation advocate
Episode: LIVE Elk Hunting Consultation: To call or not to call
Caleb Martin
A diehard bow hunter and guide and outfitter in Alaska.
Full Bore Alaska
Episode: You Heard it HERE first!
Zach Phelps
Avid hunter and enthusiast specializing in blacktail deer
Episode: Hunting is a Selfish Pursuit - A High Country Blacktail Story // ElkShape Podcast
Ben Wardell
Physical therapist and hunting enthusiast from Idaho
Gordell Performance Physical Therapy
Episode: 1st Archery Bull & 1st Helicopter Ride...Controlling Bleeding After a Hunting Accident
Chris Adams
Flight nurse and outdoor safety advocate
Lifelight
Episode: ELKSHAPE Podcast -How to Not Die in the Woods with Chris Adams
Sage Gardner
A strength and conditioning specialist and rookie elk hunter from Colorado.
Episode: ELKSHAPE podcast - Are you in Elkshape?

Host

Dan Staton
Host of ElkShape podcast with multiple appearances; long-running contributor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Giving Out Area Specific Information

    I hunt one of the five areas you gave out as a unit in Idaho to apply for. I have worked my tail off for 25 years and put hundreds of miles on my boots finding the area we hunt not. You are pretty naive to think that you putting my area out there won’t swing draw odds. You are putting people who haven’t done any work on the same playing field as those who have, which is just wrong. But at least you’re seen as the expert and get clicks, which is all that matters, right? You have lost listeners ov... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mattchit
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the best outdoor podcasts out there.

    This has become one of my favorite hunting/outdoor podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozarkmtn.Matt
    United States5 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Always Stoked to take in what Dan has to say, love his approach, tone, and demeanor. His humble confidence makes him a trusted and respected influencer in the field of archery and hunting.

    And also agree that the volume could be adjusted up a little bit thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yogiarcher
    United States9 months ago
  • Great

    Great pod!! Audio levels need to come up a lot though but great info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cootjames
    United States9 months ago
  • Elk Hunting

    Awesome Elk Hunting Podcast that will make you better in the field🤘🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zach Messer
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate deep, practical elk hunting and fitness content, with actionable tips and sustained motivation.
Guests and hosts are praised for authenticity and real-world experience.
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Killing Elk from the East Coast | Cody Sabol’s DIY Blueprint
Q: How did Cody start elk hunting as an East Coast hunter and what kept him going?
He started by consuming every possible resource, traveling to the West, and repeatedly returning to public land hunts. The drive came from a mix of obsession with elk, a structured training/workout routine, and support from family and his day job, which ultimately enabled him to commit to the pursuit year after year.
Only LOSERS bowhunt elk...
Q: On your archery elk setup, do you use a single pin or multiple pins?
They discuss using multiple pins by some, but Sam and Dan also mention preferring a single-pin or horizontal setups depending on the bow and site, with emphasis on tuning and personal comfort.
LIVE Elk Hunting Consultation: To call or not to call
Q: What is one major piece of advice you would give someone getting into elk hunting?
The biggest handicap is the lack of mobility due to not having a machine, and learning how to do a location bugle is crucial in hunting areas where you won't be able to glass them.
ElkShape Podcast - Dan burned 17 points for this tag...
Q: What are your chances of doing an over-the-counter Colorado hunt?
Pretty good since I burned my 17 points and am not playing the points game anymore.
ElkShape Podcast - Dan burned 17 points for this tag...
Q: Would you hunt North Idaho with a bow next year based on how this year went?
Yes, because it's close to home and I can get out more often.

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This show centers on elk hunting, fitness discipline, archery, and practical gear insights, often weaving in personal development, family balance, and the business side of outdoor work. Episodes frequently explore preparation rituals, mobile scouting tools, equal parts technique and mindset, and the realities of pursuing long elk seasons on public land. A standout is the mix of tactical instruction with candid, motivational storytelling, plus occasional crossovers with conservation topics and product development that appeal to serious hunters and fitness-minded listeners alike.

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Recent guests on ElkShape include:

1. Cody Sabol
2. Mark Libese
3. Justin Webb
4. Ty Turner
5. Caleb Martin
6. Zach Phelps
7. Ben Wardell
8. Chris Adams

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