This review features Spartan Forge’s mapping application for mobile and desktop computers. Ike Eastman talks about map features and hunting advantages of using Spartan Forge’s unique tool set with Bill Thompson, Spartan Forge CEO. Not only is this a handy tool for e-scouting and knowing property boundaries in the field, …

In this weeks episode, Logan Stark and Ike Eastman discuss the implications of the Senate reconciliation bill, which proposes the sale of public land. They explore the historical context, the potential impact on wildlife, and the political reactions from various stakeholders. Ike emphasizes the importance of public land for recreation …

In this episode of the Eastmans’ Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman is joined by public land expert David Willms, Associate Vice President of Public Lands at the National Wildlife Federation. Together, they dive into the facts—and clear up the fiction—surrounding the recent controversy over proposed public land sell-offs. Misinformation is …

Is the clock ticking on Montana’s once-in-a-lifetime big game hunts? In this episode, Ike Eastman sits down with conservationist and bowhunter Dan Pickar to talk about the future of moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunting in Montana. Dan unpacks 50 years of data on tag trends, sheds light on …

In this episode of Eastmans’ Journal Podcast Edition, host Ike Eastman sits down with hunting guide, custom rifle builder, and seasoned outdoorsman Dustin Rosencranse. The two dive into the predator problems facing Wyoming—issues that mirror those spreading across the Western states. Dustin shares insights from his predator management program, which …

In this episode of the Eastmans’ Journal Podcast, Ike Eastman sits down with Luke Parker for a candid and inspiring conversation. Luke opens up about the pillars that shape his life—faith, family, and perseverance—sharing stories from his childhood that laid the foundation for who he is today. They dive into …

In episode #74 of the Eastmans’ Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with longtime friend and seasoned outdoorsman Aron Snyder. The two dive into Aron’s exciting new role as product designer at Born Primitive and explore his deep well of knowledge in survival, hunting, archery, and gear design. Whether …

In episode #73 of the Eastmans’ Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Eastmans’ Marketing Director, entrepreneur, and avid hunter Jon Gabrio. The guys talk about where Jon got his start in the hunting industry and some fun hunting stories to go along with. Jon has been a part …

The killer winter of 2022-2023 almost wiped out the famous Wyoming Range mule deer herd. Only 4,000 deer survived the brutal conditions. Join Ike Eastman in 2025 to explore how this population is faring today. Migration is one key to the survival of this mule deer herd. There is hope. …

How does killing deer save deer? The Wyoming Range mule deer population crash could have been even worse after the winter of 2022-2023. Learn how predators impact deer numbers and how deaths caused during the winters of 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 actually benefited the Wyoming Range herd. Ike Eastman sits down …