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Episode 82

Cutter Stabs and Western Hunting with Earl Stroh

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Earl Stroh. Earl is the founder of Cutter Stabilizers and is a die-hard archery hunter. The guys start by discussing Cutter and some of their new products on the market, then they get into western hunting and some of the excitement Earl had in the 2025 season. They break down the hunts, discussing what went right and what went wrong. They also talk about hunting with family and buddies and the enjoyment they get out of western bowhunting. Another great episode this week on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

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  1. Episode 82 · 1 hr 1 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Cutter Stabs and Western Hunting with Earl Stroh

    In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Earl Stroh. Earl is the founder of Cutter Stabilizers and is a die-hard archery hunter. The guys start by discussing Cutter and some of their new products on the market, then they get into western hunting and some of the excitement Earl had in the 2025 season. They break down the hunts, discussing what went right and what went wrong. They also talk about hunting with family and buddies and the enjoyment they get out of western bowhunting. Another great episode this week on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  2. Episode 81 · 58 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Western Savvy with Noah Jones

    On this week's episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter, Dan Pickar chats with Noah Jones. Noah is one of the young go-getters over at Eberlestock. He went on five western hunts this year and found success on four of them. The guys visit about western hunting and really dive deep into archery elk hunting. They also talk about some of the new things at Eberlestock. It's a great, engaging conversation this week on LOB.

  3. Episode 80 · 1 hr 18 min · Oct 15, 2026

    Being Proficient

    In this episode Dan Pickar sits down with Todd Helms. Todd is the editor for both of Eastmans magazines, EBJ and EHJ. Todd is a wealth of knowledge and experience and him and Dan are friends. They have a great conversation about proficiency and making good decisions. They get into ethics and morals around rifle and bowhunting. The conversation gets interesting as the guys have differing opinions on a few subjects. It's a great listen this week on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  4. Episode 79 · 1 hr 3 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Elk Calling with Dax McCarty

    In this episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down with Dax McCarty. Dax has an outfitting business in Wyoming and is highly successful on trophy bulls. The guys pick his brain on calling and hunting elk. They have an engaging conversation about elk behavior, aging and tactics. This is a great elk hunting podcast if you are into that kind of thing.

  5. Episode 78 · 1 hr 3 min · Oct 15, 2026

    Bowhunting Abroad with Pedro Ampuero

    In this episode of Life Of A Bowhunter, Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down with Pedro Ampuero. Pedro is a well known bowhunter and filmmaker. He travels all over the world taking on extreme bowhunts. The guys have a great discussion about some of the wild adventures he goes on. They talk about the early days of all their hunting journeys and what they have learned throughout the years, about tough hunts, international challenges and more. The guys get along like old friends and it's a great, highly entertaining podcast.

  6. Episode 77 · 1 hr 10 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Application Strategy

    In this episode Brian Barney and Dan Pickar sit down for another Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. The guys catch up and really get into the western application strategies. This is individual to the person and they discuss what their goals are and the animals they really want to get after. The guys talk about what their process is, planning this year as well as the next few in the future. Dan also shares a couple of amazing hunts he already has planned for 2026. It's a great podcast this week all around their goals and their plans for tags.

  7. Episode 76 · 1 hr 12 min · Oct 13, 2026

    Traveling Hunting with Dylan Dowson

    In this episode Dan Pickar sits down with onX Hunt's Dylan Dowson. Dylan is a great hunter and has amazing insight into what hunters need and use in onX as he is one of us! Dylan and Dan sit down for an in depth conversation. They talk about traveling and hunting and expanding opportunities. They also talk over onX Hunt and some of the great features you might not know about. This is a great bonus episode on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  8. Episode 75 · 1 hr 7 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Success and Take Aways for Western Bowhunting

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney catch up on the podcast. Brian is just coming back from a wild bowhunt for Aoudad and the guys recap his adventure. They talk about what went right and how to adapt on a hunt to find success. Along with that the guys talk about goal animals for a hunt, adapting to real time and being happy with the decision. They also talk about the research and preparation they are doing to get ready for the upcoming year.

  9. Episode 74 · 1 hr 18 min · Oct 13, 2026

    Traveling While Bowhunting

    This week Dan Pickar and Brian Barney catch up for another episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter podcast. Dan is just getting back from a Texas bowhunt and Brian is getting ready to leave for an Aoudad hunt. The guys visit about those hunts and really get into preparing and traveling for bowhunts. They talk about whether or not to bring an extra bow, rangefinder, boots, etc. They also talk about what they bring to fix a bad scenario. It is a great back and forth all about traveling when bowhunting.

  10. Episode 73 · 57 min · Oct 14, 2026

    All in Bowhunting with Yeti's Andrew Jones

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down with Andrew Jones. Andrew works for Yeti and is all in with bowhunting. The guys talk about some of Andrew's bowhunting in Texas and elsewhere out West. Andrew gets a ton of hunting experience each year and discusses what works well for him and his set up. The guys also talk about hunting mule deer, antelope and elk. Andrew also dives into his recent obsession with traditional archery. A great episode this week on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  11. Episode 72 · 1 hr 1 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Mule Deer Success and Life Advice

    This week Dan Pickar and Brian Barney connect for another episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter. Brian has hit some major late-season paydirt and shares the story with Dan. The guys talk over the keys to success and how dang good it feels to arrow a late-season buck. The guys then get into their home lives and goals for next season. They talk about having a winning formula and how to find purpose and self improvement. A great episode this week on LOB.

  12. Episode 71 · 1 hr 11 min · Oct 13, 2026

    Late Season Mule Deer Update

    In this episode, Dan and Brian catch up on their November hunts. It's been a wild ride and the guys share stories as well as insight into what big bucks do. There have been some successes as well as some challenges and the guys share all. Everything is so fresh from the season for these two that this episode is full of great, useful information. Don't miss this week of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  13. Episode 70 · 1 hr 3 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Aliens to Ethics with Some Mulies

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for a catch up. They are both getting ready for some mule deer hunts, so they visit on that for a bit. They also talk about strange things they have seen while hunting. Along with that they talk about ethics when hunting public land and how to make the right decisions. It's a great catch up and conversation this week on Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  14. Episode 69 · 1 hr 5 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Ready for Late Season Bucks

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for a discussion about late-season bucks. Both of the guys are getting ready to get after mule deer and they talk about some of the differences from their other hunting strategies. They chat about the different mindset, glassing and stalking. A great conversation this week on LOB.

  15. Episode 68 · 1 hr 9 min · Oct 13, 2026

    Elk Catch Up

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney catch up on their busy season. They talk about what worked in the elk woods this season, about their hunts, successes and also their failures. There are a bunch of good hunting stories in this one, all from this season. Along with that, a ton of great bowhunting wisdom and insight. They break down playing the wind, when to be aggressive, calling and more. Another great episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter.

  16. Episode 67 · 1 hr · Oct 15, 2026

    Elk Hunting Insight

    In this episode of Eastmans Life Of A Bowhunter Brian Barney sits down for a elk season recap. This podcast is really insightful on hunting elk public land. Brian talks about his season and goes in depth on wind, finding elk, making plays and more. He talks about failures and successes and lessons learned. This is a great episode this week all about hunting elk.

  17. Episode 66 · 46 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Motivation

    In this episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter Brian Barney sits down for a solo recap of his season thus far. He talks about his successes, trials, tribulations and more. His season is also far from over and he talks about what he needs to do to notch some more tags. This is a great one for motivation as he talks about mindset, making smart plays, executing shots and just being at his overall best. A great listen this week on the podcast.

  18. Episode 65 · 1 hr 4 min · Oct 14, 2026

    It's Go Time!

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another recording of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter. The guys start hunting the following day for antelope so the fall season is upon us. They talk about their first hunts of the year and how excited they are. They get into the next hunts coming up and what is important to keep in mind during the season. They talk about keeping their heads in the game, hunting hard and executing good stalks and shots. A great episode as it is right as the season is starting and the guys are fired up.

  19. Episode 64 · 1 hr 19 min · Oct 13, 2026

    Stalks, Shots and Recoveries

    Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another episode of Eastmans' Life OF A Bowhunter. The guys recap a recent trip Brain just took to Hawaii. Things didn't go exactly as planned but, in the end, Brian got in some great bowhunting. That leads to a conversation about making stalks and plays on critters- using your instincts and not taking any shortcuts. They also discuss making good shots and what to do during recovery. It's a great episode this week on Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter.

  20. Episode 63 · 59 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Almost Game Time

    In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter. They chat about their pre-season prep and about getting into the right headspace to really enjoy these upcoming hunts. The fellas also talk about the things they need to get done; spending time with the family and prepping gear. Eventually they get into what it is going to take to put together another successful season. Another great conversation this week on Life Of A Bowhunter.