This podcast is a Live Q&A from the 2022 Western Hunting Summit. The second of the 3 summits is the Mule Deer Summit. On this podcast, we have Joel Turner, Mark Livesay, Brady Miller, Brian Barney, Ryan Lampers, Dave Beronio, Myself, and Tony Trietch all answering questions that attendees had throughout the Live Q&A. 

It was big fun this weekend at the Western Hunting Summit. I had the best time setting down with these two elk machines to record this podcast. This was a good one!

"We are at the Western Hunting Summit put on by Ryan and Hillary Lampers. I am joined by the founder of Phelps Game Calls Jason Phelps and Mark Livesay from Treeline Academy. This is a great podcast talking all things elk. These guys have some great stories, knowledge, and experience."

This is the first episode of the new “The Art Of Finding Elk Series”. In this podcast series, Brian and I work through The Treeline Academy E-Scouting Elk MasterClass Course module-by-module. I’m looking forward to sharing more information about the course and revealing a few of the techniques and tactics covered in the course.

This will be a powerful elk-hunting series with many more episodes to come. This one generated a ton of feedback!

This is the second episode of the new “The Art Of Finding Elk Series”. In this installment, Brian and talk about grasping and understanding the realities and expectations that come with elk hunting.

This is an important, but often overlooked part of E-Scouting and Hunt Planning. The more you understand these concepts, the better hunt you will have. More to come!

This is the third installment of “The Art Of Finding Elk Series”. In this segment, Brian and I talk about the important task of Evaluating Zones Of Pressure. This is a big focus in my personal elk hunt planning and I spend a lot of time in the course going through exactly how I do it.

I think you will enjoy this one. The more you understand where pressure is likely to come from, the better your odds of finding more elk!

In this installment of “The Art Of Finding Elk Series”, Brian and I talk about “The Tools Of The Trade”. I see many elk hunters make three common mistakes when it comes to The Tools Of The Trade. 

Expanding your capabilities with the available tools and platforms WILL increase your odds of finding more elk. It is that simple! 

The fifth segment in “The Art Of Finding Elk Series” is now live. Meadows Feeding Zones Module is one of the first Elk Finding Modules in the course. It’s important to understand that all meadows are not created equal when it comes to elk hunting. Brian and I spend some time breaking this down. 

The sixth segment in “The Art Of Finding Elk Series” is now live. The Canyons, Creeks, and Drainages module is another one of those key chapters in the E-Scouting Elk MasterClass. In this podcast, we dive into some of the aspects related to finding the perfect canyons and drainages.

When it comes to finding elk all drainages are not created equal and there are several key aspects to consider when selecting the best elk-holding drainages.

The seventh podcast in “The Art Of Finding Elk Series” is out! Brian and I spend some time talking about fire zones and how to analyze them when it comes to finding elk. Fires are another one of my personal favorite elk finding features. I spend a lot of time breaking this down in the E-Scouting Elk Course.

Across the western landscape, fires have created a strange dichotomy. Fires are incredibly disastrous, and yet they provide an unmatched level of habitat renewal and regrowth.

The eighth podcast in “The Art Of Finding Elk Series”! Brian and I dive into E-Scouting beetle kills and sparse timber. One of my absolute best elk hunting spots is in an early-stage beetle kill area. There is a ton of information in this module in the course.

Beetle-kill areas are now a big reality when it comes to western elk hunting in many states and regions. Like burns and logging operations, beetle kills and sparse timber stands also create forest canopy disturbances. These areas can become elk magnets and definitely deserve their fair share of attention.

I key in on specific bench locations, as they relate to their position on the slope. The slope percent/degree is another odds multiplying variable for me! These two aspects relate to and work together. I think it is important to understand those relationships when you are breaking down hunt areas.

Slope analysis and quality bench identification is a significant part of my overall E-Scouting elk strategy. I spend a good deal of time working through this specific module in the course. 

Elk can and do inhabit some of the most extreme, rugged, and steep terrains, but when presented with the opportunity, elk will often choose the path of least resistance.

Saddles, funnels, and travel corridors are definitely odds multipliers when it comes to concentrating the movements and travel patterns of elk. 

This is part two of the podcast I did with Hunter on his “Hunter Quest” podcast. In this episode, we recap our encounter with a bear we nicknamed “Meatball”. This was a pretty special bear, arguably one of the largest bears we laid eyes on this season.

Hunter is still recovering from the painful tale of how this huge chocolate bear gave us the slip after waiting for a shot for over 5 hours!

On this bear hunt, I was teamed up with Hunter McWaters. We had only met once briefly at the Utah Hunt Expo. You never know what to expect when you venture into the backcountry for a 10-day adventure with a new hunting/film producer. Hunter came ready and was more than willing to go anywhere, cross any river, or climb any cliff necessary to get to bears.

Part one is our pursuit of my bear we affectionately named “Butterball”.

I really enjoy my conversations with Jason, from the Holiday Harvest Podcast.

In this podcast episode, we dive into all things bear hunting. I sure love elk hunting, but spring bear hunting is a CLOSE second.

Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to discuss elk scouting strategies and his Treeline Academy course. They discuss how not being prepared with a fully fleshed-out hunt can handicap you on your hunts and how you can stack the factors to increase your odds of success.

Mark tells us how, despite the rapid increase of technology, elk hunting success rates have not increased in recent history. 

Today we are recording from our 2022 ElkShape Camp in Wisconsin. We have most of our presenters on this podcast discussing everything from e-scouting, arrow & broadhead selection, backcountry medicine, nutrition and performance.

We also breakdown what has and has not changed when it comes to elk hunting.

It was big fun being a guest on the Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast! I’ve never been on a podcast with so many elk crazies at the same time. This podcast has a vibe like no other!

“E-Scouting is an invaluable tool if you want to be an efficient and effective elk hunter. But what good is a tool if you don’t know how to use it or know what in the heck you’re looking for? Where do you even begin? Well, y’all, today’s show is SO FULL of elk e-scouting information, expert nuggets, techniques, tools, and How-To’s, that you absolutely need to listen!” 

This is not your normal podcast! This year I spent nearly three weeks in the Crazy Mountains of Montana, at the Western Hunting Summit(s). Ryan and Hillary Lampers put on these events, and they are nothing short of phenomenal. Brian Barney is always an integral part of the event. Brian is also the host of the popular “Eastman’s Elevated Podcast”.

During the Summit, Ryan and Hillary Lampers, Brian, and myself all set down for a “LIVE” question-and-answer Eastman’s Elevated Podcast. What a fun and unique format! 

It was a real pleasure to talk elk hunting with John and Adam on the Bowhuntrt Chronicles Podcast. In this episode, we talked a lot about planning your first elk hunt and specific tactics to avoid pressure. As elk hunting becomes more popular, next-level E-Scouting, strategy, hunt planning and avoiding pressure is paramount.

In this third podcast with e-scouting expert Mark Livesay, Mark shares strategies for when and where you should plan a hunt. For ten years, Mark gave little to no thought about pre-planning his hunts. Then he realized that there are simply too many details to just remember and that he was wasting valuable time out in the wild.

Some hunters get overly ambitious about a hunt and forget about their physical and mental capabilities. Tying everything together to plan a hunt that’s prepared for any eventuality is Mark’s specialty, so pull up a chair and listen close.

The ultimate goal of e-scouting is creating a master plan with multiple hunt areas. Mark Livesay from Treeline Pursuits returns for an incredibly in-depth look at how to plan a hunt using all of the modern tools available.

He outlines different parts of his course, including what tools to use, how to understand the data you see, and why you should stack different features to guarantee that you’ll find the elk you’re looking for.

When Mark Livesay started hunting elk, Google Earth wasn’t even a thing. But when it showed up on the scene,Google Earth totally changed the game for him. If you’re going to spend all kinds of money on a tag, your gear, and your hunting trip, you’d better include some preseason e-scouting as a further investment in your hunting strategy.

More and more people are applying for tags, and the competition is fierce. People want to try new areas and new states, and e-scouting or cyber-scouting has gotten really intense.

It was great to set down with one of my Midwest connections. Jason is always a pleasure to speak with. In this podcast, we dig into a lot of “new elk hunter” aspects. This is a good one if you are relatively new to chasing elk!

“Mark Livesay is back, to go deeper into his Treeline Academy E-scouting course. Topics discussed: defining “odds multipliers”, common misconceptions for new elk hunters, reading Topo and why elk are where they are, and more!”

It’s an honor to call Cody a good friend. Over the years, we have spent many hours talking E-Scouting. I’m extremely proud to be back on the podcast for his 500th EPISODE. That is such an epic landmark! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than a 2-hour podcast about E-Scouting spring bears. 

“Episode 500! How Crazy. Fitting that my good buddy Mark Livesay the e-scouting wizard be on for the big celebration.

Next Level elk hunters don’t always love the pre-hunt planning work, but they are addicted to the results! Beau Martonik is one of those guys that puts in serious planning work!

“On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits and owner of the Treeline Academy E-Scouting. In this episode, we discuss the top 10 elk finding concepts and how to link them together to apply them to your own strategy.”

I first met Lucas, the host of the Publicly Challenged Podcast, at the Western Hunting Summit. Since then, we have become good friends and I look forward to the times when I’m invited to be a guest on his podcast.

In this episode, Mark Livesay is back again, and this time to talk about E-Scouting for bear. Mark is always a treasure trove of knowledge and this time is no exception.”

Knowledge is power when it comes to finding and actually killing elk! The very best elk hunters I know are never satisfied. They are on a continual mission to expand their knowledge base. Here is another great E-Scouting podcast that you can use to expand yours. Beau Martonik, from The East Meets West Hunt Podcast, is another one of those guys that is crazy about E-Scouting and using technology to its full advantage.

This one is especially “gold” for those eastern guys that are currently, or thinking about making the western elk journey!

I always enjoy those times when I get to set down and talk elk hunting with my midwest brothers. This was no exception, we really got into some serious content during this podcast. I think you will really enjoy this one!

“Are you thinking about or have already made the decision to hunt out west? If so, now is the time to start preparing for your trip. Mark Livesay comes on to talk about just that, providing tips about preparing for your first trip out west. 

I always enjoy those times when I get to set down and talk elk hunting with my midwest brothers. This was no exception, we really got into some serious content during this podcast. I think you will really enjoy this one!

“Are you thinking about or have already made the decision to hunt out west? If so, now is the time to start preparing for your trip. Mark Livesay comes on to talk about just that, providing tips about preparing for your first trip out west. 

I have never met anyone that loves E-Scouting more than me until I met Cody!

“Lady and gents, the master is back. Mark Livesay is the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to planning and mapping out a hunt from a computer. Mark has years and years of experience and has a system that is dialed. Our first two podcasts are some of the most downloaded episodes we have done and now Mark comes on to answer many of the questions you guys had after those podcasts."

This is my second podcast with Cody at The Rich Outdoors and it was another two-hour E-Scouting mega session. Cody and I only scratched the surface in Part I. There was still so much to cover. 

“Get your notepad out because Mark Livesay is about to drop some knowledge on you guys. Last year Mark and I recorded a two-hour podcast about e-scouting and using all of the tools available today."

Mark has been on the show multiple times and him and I love to talk e-scouting. this time I thought we would do something a little different. A lot of people don’t know that Mark is a solid entrepreneur that built his life around being able to go elk hunting more. 

Cody hosts one of the most popular and informative hunting podcasts. The two early e-scouting podcasts I did with Cody still rank as some of the most popular episodes I have ever done.  

“Today we have podcast gold for you. People message me from time to time to tell me, “this is the stuff you’re not supposed to talk about”. This episode today is specifically about e-scouting and we drop some serious secrets that have not been talked about on the podcast. Mark Livesay has E-Scouting down to a science with some truly great secrets up his sleeve. 

I always love when I get to set down with Brian Call. He has certainly made an impact in the hunting industry and I’m always honored to be on his podcast. Brian and Ryan Lampers have put together some of the most outstanding hunt films available, if you have not seen these you should definitely check them out.

In this episode, Brian and I dive into more E-Scouting specific topics while we were at Ryan Lamper’s Western Hunting Summit. 

In this podcast, I got to spend time with the legend himself, Brian Barney. This guy is the real deal and knows more about finding big critters than just about anyone I’ve ever met. We had a great conversation about using the various digital scouting techniques and tools.

There is a lot of good elk-scouting information in this podcast. Brian throws in some good muley information as well. This is a solid podcast and a must-listen before the season!

Dan Staton is another one of those guys that geek out on E-Scouting new hunting spots as much as I do. He is a fanatical elk hunter and one of the most driven dudes I know. I love when I get the chance to set down with Dan and talk elk hunting. We got into some rarely talked-about stuff in this podcast. This one is gold!

“Today my guest Mark Livesay and I sit down and discuss E-Scouting best practices and go over every state out West and where to invest in points and over-the-counter tags, this is a MUST LISTEN!”

“E Scouting is basically a relatively new approach to understanding your potential elk areas via a desktop computer. Rather than waiting for the snow to melt in your elk areas so you can get boots on the ground, why not utilize a computer and explore new elk areas. 

Mark Livesay of Treeline Academy breaks down some of the best practices when it comes to creating a digital strategic hunt plan for the fall.”

The was another really informative podcast that I did with Dan Staton on his Elk Shape Podcast. Dan and I also met at the Western Hunting Summit. This guy is legit, incredibly intense, highly motivated, and absolutely contagious. In this podcast, we focus on advanced Google Earth Pro techniques and tools.

We specifically dive into how to incorporate KLM files and Google Earth Pro. There is a lot of Google Earth Pro information in this podcast. We also get into Hunt Plans and defining Hunt Areas.

This Week Chad has Mark Livesay from Treeline Pursuits and creator of the Treeline Academy E Scouting Masterclass to talk about e-scouting. There is a twist in this show, Chad invited Alex Boike to interview Mark and walk through the course. Alex won the first giveaway and was one of the first people to use the Academy so it only seemed right to let Alex and Mark discuss how the course works and how it can help you discover the best hunting areas on the map.

The was another really informative podcast that I did with Dan Staton on his Elk Shape Podcast. Dan and I also met at the Western Hunting Summit. This guy is legit, incredibly intense, highly motivated, and absolutely contagious. In this podcast, we focus on advanced Google Earth Pro techniques and tools.

We specifically dive into how to incorporate KLM files and Google Earth Pro. There is a lot of Google Earth Pro information in this podcast. We also get into Hunt Plans and defining Hunt Areas.

This week we talk ALL ABOUT BEAR HUNTING!!! I have Brian Call, Mark Livesay, and Ryan Lampers on the show, and we cover a lot of topics in the 2-hour special show. We talk about E-Scouting for bears, boots on the ground scouting, gear and equipment for a hunt, and lots of glassing.

We also cover what to do when you find bears, where you find bears, and some lessons learned over the years from these guys.

If you can't find elk, you won't find success! In this podcast we talk about the key ingredients when you are scouting for elk. Increase your success by multiplying your odds.

If you can't find elk, you won't find success! In this podcast we talk about the key ingredients when you are scouting for elk. Increase your success by multiplying your odds.

It seems easy enough, but in order to kill an elk you must first find elk. With today’s technology, it is easier to find elk than ever before. Jason sits down with Mark Livesay to discuss the current technology available and locating elk through features that elk tend to prefer.

They discuss how we can identify combinations of these features to exponentially increase our chances of elk being there when we show up to hunt.

This week on the Stories From The Season Series Chad talks with Mark Livesay from Treeline Pursuits about the great year he had in the elk woods. Mark spent over 60 nights under the stars chasing elk this year and he tells the stories.

Mark also runs through some of the user feedback he has received from the subscribers to his Treeline Academy.

This week on the Stories From The Season Series Chad talks with Mark Livesay from Treeline Pursuits about the great year he had in the elk woods. Mark spent over 60 nights under the stars chasing elk this year and he tells the stories.

Mark also runs through some of the user feedback he has received from the subscribers to his Treeline Academy.

Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to give the ultimate rundown on how to build your hunt plan and locate elk.

In this episode, he breaks down his best tips from decades of backcountry hunting. Mark details the features of various mapping applications as well as the pros and cons of each platform for the various parts of developing your hunt plan.

Ty and Josh have become two of my very best Montana friends and adventure partners.

“We sit down with our good friend Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits to talk about our 2019 Idaho elk hunt and how Mark finds all the good elk hunting spots. Over the past 30 years, Mark has developed a super-efficient method of E-Scouting for elk and has dialed in a system that he’s sharing with anyone who wants to invest in their elk hunting knowledge.”

Ryan and Hillary Lampers have become very good friends. I have been invited to talk E-Scouting at all of the Western Hunt Summits.  

“Our podcast guest Mark Livesay drops some knowledge bombs and shares his new program series on E-scouting for elk (and other western animals). He was the #1 rated speaker for content at the Western Hunting Summit! 

This podcast has a little different take on backcountry Hunting. It was a pleasure to meet Joe and we had a great E-Scouting conversation in this episode.

Joe is a CSCS, holds an MA in Education, and is a full-time teachers and coach. When he isn’t training or hunting he is spending time with his wife Eliza and their three children.

This is another fun podcast. I loved talking with Katie about E-Scouting prime trout water. When I’m not chasing elk, I’m out chasing trout on the rivers of Montana. I use some of the same E-Scouting techniques, tools, and platforms to help me uncover prime locations. 

In this episode, Mark and I dive into what we make and how we make it. We talk about all things we have learned along the way and what we want to make in the future. Snacks and entrées are covered on this show. The carrot cake macaroon recipe is on the publicly challenged website as well.

Mark and Luke sit down and totally nerd out about doing your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry. This is episode 1 of 2. In this episode, we talk about all of the gear needed to do the job right. There are definitely some other fun tidbits in there too!

Mark and Luke sit down and totally nerd out about doing your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry. This is episode 1 of 2. In this episode, we talk about all of the gear needed to do the job right. There are definitely some other fun tidbits in there too!

Llama life continues with another video cast episode! Special guest Mark Livesay from Treeline Pursuits joins Beau Baty as they talk about how to get into pack llamas and why.

Dehydrating your own backcountry meals is much easier than you might think. The initial investment is not steep and in our opinion, the rewards are worth it. 

Mark and Amy Livesay with Treeline Pursuits made the trip down to visit the Wilderness Ridge Trail Llama Ranch and made a guest appearance on our channel. In this video segment, they discuss all aspects of dehydrating your own backcountry meals and Mark and Amy share their absolute favorite recipe with all our followers.