Mastering the Set-Up in Archery Elk Hunting w/ Brian Barney #69

The shot is often the easy part.... it's everything before that separates tagged bulls from empty tags. Brian Barney of Eastman's Hunting Journals joins me to talk about what it truly takes to master the setup in archery elk hunting — the decisions, the reads, the patience, and the execution that put you in bow range of a big bull when the moment finally comes. Brian briefly walks through his archery gear before the conversation shifts to what really matters: how you set up on elk. From reading terrain and thermals to working a bull, managing the approach, and staying disciplined when everything in you wants to rush — this episode is about the craft of elk hunting at its highest level. In this episode: Brian's archery setup overview How to read and approach a bull effectively Terrain, thermals, and positioning strategy The mental game of staying disciplined in the moment What separates hunters who kill big bulls consistently from those who don't Brian Barney is a veteran hunter, writer, and content creator with Eastman's Hunting Journals — one of the most trusted names in western big game hunting. Follow Eric on Instagram   / ericwilsoncoaching   (   / ericwilsoncoaching   )Follow Eric on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@ericwilson_co... ( https://www.tiktok.com/@ericwilson_co... ) 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Asio Gear: Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off at https://asiogear.com/ ( https://asiogear.com/ ) Spartan Forge: Use Code DNGQ20 at https://spartanforge.ai/ ( https://spartanforge.ai/ ) #ElkHunting #ArcheryElk #BowHunting #EastmansHunting #BrianBarney #BigBullElk #ElkSetup #WesternHunting #DoNotGoQuietly #HuntingStrategy #BullElk #HuntingPodcast #ElkRut #PublicLandElk #September Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson Episode 69, Season 1 May 29, 2026