Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter Podcast

This podcast is hosted by Brian Barney and Dan Pickar, produced by Eastmans. Brian and Dan live, eat and sleep western bowhunting. They are highly talented, consistently successful and articulate in there explanation of their art. They hunt all over the lower 48, Alaska, Hawaii along with international. They have immense experience and there expertise is definitely DIY western game. These guys go in-depth on all subjects Bowhunting and their conversation is full of tips, tactics and insight. This podcast will take your game to the next level.

Episode 55: Setting Hunting Goals
Apr 23, 2025 – 01:16:07
Episode 54: Spring Hunts Make Us Better
Apr 9, 2025 – 01:06:14
Episode 53: The State Of Bowhunting
Mar 26, 2025 – 01:06:34
Episode 52: Broadhead Performance With Dale Perry
Mar 12, 2025 – 01:01:57
Episode 51: Extreme Fitness with Rich Froning
Feb 26, 2025 – 55:20
Episode 50: A Winning Tag Draw Strategy
Feb 12, 2025 – 01:14:23
Episode 49: Stabilizers and Success With Earl Stroh
Jan 29, 2025 – 01:01:08
Episode 48: Best Hunts And Blood Trails
Jan 15, 2025 – 01:34:24
Episode 47: Dialing In Plans For The New Year
Jan 1, 2025 – 01:19:30
Episode 46: Lessons From The Late Season
Dec 18, 2024 – 01:07:03
Episode 45: Rapid Fire Q and A Part 2
Dec 4, 2024 – 01:10:32
Episode 44: Rapid fire Q and A Part 1
Nov 20, 2024 – 01:08:41
Episode 43: Ready For Late Season Hunting
Nov 6, 2024 – 01:11:30
Episode 42: Finding New Hunting Grounds
Oct 23, 2024 – 01:05:08
Episode 41: Season Recap
Oct 9, 2024 – 58:25
Episode 40: Bowhunting With Dillon Ness
Sep 25, 2024 – 01:07:55
Episode 39: Keeping After It On A Hunt
Sep 11, 2024 – 59:58
Episode 38: Season Is Here!
Aug 28, 2024 – 01:08:32
Episode 37: Final Prep For Season
Aug 14, 2024 – 54:18
Episode 36: Q & A Part 2
Jul 31, 2024 – 01:06:14
Episode 35: Q & A Part 1
Jul 17, 2024 – 01:15:01
Episode 34: Mule Deer With A Dash Of Elk
Jul 3, 2024 – 01:15:35
Episode 33: Evolution Of A Bowhunter
Jun 19, 2024 – 01:07:33
Episode 32: Elk, Elk, Elk, Part 2
Jun 5, 2024 – 01:02:03
Episode 31: Bowhunting Adventures
May 23, 2024 – 01:09:26
Episode 30: Bulls, Bears and Bows With Jaden Bales
May 8, 2024 – 01:06:48
Episode 29: Bowhunting Self Improvement
Apr 24, 2024 – 01:10:09
Episode 28: Breaking Down A Unit
Apr 10, 2024 – 01:12:08
Episode 27: Protecting Our Hunting Heritage
Mar 27, 2024 – 59:03
Episode 26: Western Hunting With The Raised Hunting Crew
Mar 13, 2024 – 01:06:26
Episode 25: High Level Elk Hunting With Josh Fields
Feb 28, 2024 – 52:55
Episode 24: In Depth Moves on Elk and Deer
Feb 14, 2024 – 01:08:32
Episode 23: Upgrades In Gear System
Jan 31, 2024 – 01:34:22
Episode 22: Dan and Brian's Western Hunting Application Strategy
Jan 17, 2024 – 01:23:02
Episode 21: Chasing Cats, Deer Hunting in Texas and Protecting Hunting
Jan 3, 2024 – 01:21:25
Episode 20: How To Build a SOLID Western Application Hunt Strategy
Dec 20, 2023 – 01:41:18
Episode 19: Unlock the Secrets of Bowhunting The Rut
Dec 6, 2023 – 01:15:18
Episode 18: Q and A with Dan and Brian
Nov 22, 2023 – 01:27:07
Episode 17: How To Adapt, Evolve And Overcome On Tough Hunts
Nov 8, 2023 – 01:10:58
Episode 16: Western Hunting With Juniper Mountain Coffee
Oct 27, 2023 – 01:15:21
Episode 15: Hunt Success So Far This Season!
Oct 13, 2023 – 01:12:17
Episode 14: Becoming A Great Elk Hunter
Sep 29, 2023 – 54:49
Episode 13: Having Grit During Season
Sep 14, 2023 – 01:11:24
Episode 12: Bowhunting Giant Bucks And Bulls Out of A Backpack!
Sep 1, 2023 – 01:10:38
Episode 11: Broadheads: Expandables vs. Fixed with Evolution
Aug 18, 2023 – 01:07:18
Episode 10: Backcountry Savvy
Aug 4, 2023 – 01:18:21
Episode 9: Hunting Hawaii, Bonehead Moves & Broadheads
Jul 21, 2023 – 01:18:20
Episode 8: Early Season Mule Deer And Antelope
Jul 7, 2023 – 01:09:52
Episode 7: Being Clutch
Jun 23, 2023 – 58:50
Episode 6: Killer Instincts, Arrow Set Up & Forgiveness
Jun 9, 2023 – 01:03:22

Recent Reviews

MJChoate

Nobody does it better.

For those of us that do the public land grind, Brian and Dan provide THE BEST content and insight. These are two guys who simply get it done through preparation, skill and determination. Thankfully, they are approachable and willing to share their experience and knowledge. I don’t believe there is a better podcast. Thank you, gentlemen.
abfromco

Best Bowhunting Podcast Available!

Brian and Dan are two of the best bow hunters in the business! These guys live the blue collar, DIY bow hunter lifestyle and share everything they know through this show and their other platforms! This is a must follow podcast for any bow hunter out there, pull up a chair and get out your notebook, so much to be gained from this show.
gadget642

Another Great Tool for the Quiver

I have been listening to Brian Barney for a while and this podcast where he joins with Dan Pikar is another avenue for me to get great information so I’m better prepared for hunting season. Thanks, gentlemen!
troyv03

Keep ‘em coming

Brian and Dan do a great job of getting right to the heart of bow hunting with tons of insight, tips and tricks. Their mutual respect and friendship enriches each podcast as they riff off each other’s conversations. Listening to each episode you feel like you’ve accepted a seat at the campfire. These guys are open books, sharing all they’ve learned over decades of western hunting.
ejsusan02

Awesome podcast!

Great stuff! these 2 share so much of there knowledge . I live in Florida and travel to the west every year for as much time as I can . I have a lot of friends that call me and ask me questions for my limited knowledge. Now I just share episodes of this podcast so they can get advise from the pros.
Tomac MT

Great podcast

Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Isaac DDS

Just Awesome

Great in depth discussion about archery hunting. My new favorite podcast!
sdkirkland

Excellent Discussions!!!!

This is the bow hunting podcast I have been waiting for!!!! Great in depth talks about everything bow hunting!!!
AugWas

Unlocks

The unlocks these guys give are game changers. Every episode is packed with knowledge and they explain it in simple terms. Super approachable knowledge from experts!!
Ryan1155

Hunting Buddies

Awesome stuff guys! Love that it’s just two good hunting buddies sitting down and chatting about their experiences and lessons learned. We all know how fun that is and how it can go on for maybe forever…!
sethbiby

Great topics

This is a kid friendly podcast with information on subjects from seasoned hunters. Great information and topics.
dpoz1990

Great podcast

Brian and Dan are killin it! Dropping great info to help shorten the learning curve!! Love listening to this podcast keep up the great work guys!!
Archery4Lyfe

Great podcast!!!

Great information and entertaining as well! Can’t get enough of this podcast! Get’s me so pumped for season!
Muley Obsessed

Podcast

Nothing better than two true icon last of western hunting together on one show. The knowledge these to share help anyone in the hunting community. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone I dream about hunting out west and take every bit of knowledge you you guy’s give.
Jforager

Great

I am so happy Brian now has more air time than just Eastmans Elevated and these two guys have great chemistry. The depth of each convo makes me wanna go back and take notes. Just top notch engaging content.
307Chance

Solid advance

Two guys throwing out good advice about archery that any bowhunter could learn some portion from. Keep it up!
the_original_danimal

Doesn’t get much better

Two of the best dudes in the industry dropping all of the knowledge! Must listen for all bow hunters. Can’t wait for season!
Jache307

GREAT

Love the conversations Dan and Brian have! Super informative, great podcast for anyone who is into archery.
307_Hunter

FINALLY!!

I have been looking forward to listening to this podcast ever since I heard about it on social media. Always enjoy Brian and Dan’s conversations. Can’t wait for more!