Peax Thrive Vodcast

Welcome to Peax Thrive Vodcast Episode 26! This is another Live On Location episode, and I’m joined by one of the most intensely dedicated elk hunters I know—Dan Staten, the founder of ElkShape. Over the years, Dan and I have had some epic podcast conversations—and this one’s no different.  If you know Dan, you know he is intense and doesn’t cut corners. He’s hands down one of the most disciplined and committed elk hunters out there. In this episode, we get into boots-on-the-ground scouting, elk

Bear Spray “versus” firearm is the question we are going to tackle on today’s Thrive Vodcast. It’s a question of survival. If you spend time in grizzly country, you might only get one chance to get it right. We’re not talking barstool debates or Instagram flexing. We’re talking about what works when the chips are down and a grizzly bear is closing the gap at 30 miles an hour. When it comes to stopping a charging grizzly! Very few folks have done it, but plenty think they can and that they understand

Do you ever wonder why elk aren't where they're “supposed” to be? Everything looks perfect, but the elk are not there! This is part two of my Live On Location Thrive Vodcast with Cody Rich from the Rich Outdoors.  Everyone has opinions, and you have heard them before: go high, go deep, go remote.  While those are generally solid suggestions, they only work with the right features and, more importantly, the right conditions! In this Thrive episode, Cody and I continue our Live On Location

This episode kicks off a brand-new format of the Peax Thrive Vodcast: Thrive Live On Location, and we’re coming to you straight from the Total Archery Challenge in Red Lodge, Montana. Fair warning: this episode hits a little differently. I’m joined by Cody Rich — one of the prolific and sharpest E-Scouting minds in the elk finding game.   When we sat down, we swore we would not talk E-scouting… and then we couldn’t help ourselves, and it didn’t take long! This is Part One of a two-part conversation

Welcome to the Peaks THRIVE Vodcast! Join Mark Livesay as he redefines hunting podcasts for Western hunters. This unique show dives deep into essential strategies, tools, and tactics to elevate your hunting game. Expect insights on advanced e-scouting, hunt planning, DIY backcountry meals, gear reviews, and tech training—all tailored for success in the field. Each episode features two formats: in-studio discussions on Western news and hands-on demonstrations, plus real-time field recordings during