EP 499: Shawn Melland

What I can be, I must be. My man Shawn Melland joins be for a killer podcast about operating in life and in hunting at that next level. Shawn is by far one of the best elk hunters I know. He is the person I surround myself with to push me to be better. His mindset drives him to be such a great elk hunter but honestly that is just one aspect of it. As we recorded this podcast I couldn’t help but think that it is very much like the old adage “which came first the chicken or the egg?” For Shawn he just knows he is going to get it done, he knows what it takes to go through the process at the highest level. When I talk about my drive for hunting pushing me to be better in business and in life, this is what I am talking about. Such a great show! Next week we are going to record a Q&A with Shawn and dive into elk tactics over on our Patreon page for all you Patreon supports. Hunting season fast approaching and now is the time to get signed up and start trying new snacks, or even stashing them. Each month we send you 8-12 different products with discount codes for the brands you like. You are going to love the surprise of getting the box and checking out new brands. I don’t know how many people have said “its like Christmas morning every month”. Try it now 100% risk free, if you don’t like your first box I will refund you 100% and you can keep the dang box. Use the code TRO and its gonna knock 10% off for every month you are subscribed. Also you can get the box through are Patreon page and that automatically gives you the discounted price + free access to all of the Wapiti Wednesday and Muley Monday episodes. Check it out and if you like it give it a try. This podcast brought to you by our good friends at On X Maps. Not only is On X a must have for western big game hunting and a must have for me when it comes to scouting, but On X has launched some really cool features this year that are going to help you out tremendously. On X is my go-to fore e-scouting I love the fact that I can go through my e-scout routine on my computer finding primary areas, secondary areas, routes, and mark everything from glassing locations to feed areas, water, you name it. The best part is that all of that homework I do this time of year is automatically in my phone when I start scouting or even hunting. On X recently launched 3d which gives you the ability to really look at your are without so much bouncing back and forth with google earth. This gives me the ability to more accurately determine glassing points travel routes, and so many terrain features you just can’t see in topo. Check out some of these cool new features from On X and give them a try, it just might make you a more successful hunter. Use the TRO code when you renew your membership and save 20%. Show Notes:  Intro – Shawn Returns – 04:42 Preparing for the 2021 Season – 08:45 Shawn’s Journey – 17:04 Shawn Gives Some Advice – 24:44 Sahwn’s 2020 Struggles – 33:21 Leveling Up – 50:47 Shawn’s Unlimited Sheep Story – 59:33 Plans for the 2021 Season – 1:03:22 Shawn’s Closing Advice & Request – 1:12:28