About this episode
In Part 2 of our Bear Bender series, Dan sits down with Bill Vanderheyden, founder of Iron Will Outfitters, for a deep dive into our Saskatchewan bear hunt with Eastern Sky Guiding Service—and so much more. We cover: • The highs and lessons from Bill’s latest bear hunting experience • A full breakdown of his elk hunting film—rewatching it together and going full director’s cut mode • Technical gear talk, shot decisions, mental game, and what really goes through your head when a bull steps into range • Insights from Bill on archery, backcountry gear, and balancing the grind with real life Whether you're an elk junkie, a gearhead, or just want an inside look at how elite hunters think and operate in the field, this episode delivers. 📹 Stay tuned for more Bear Bender content dropping soon, including how YOU can join us for bear season in 2026. @elkshape @ironwilloutfitters https://ironwilloutfitters.com/ Go watch the full film! https://www.fulldrawfilmtour.com/dates-tickets/ 📸: @shaka_gnar @rileystaton24 💢 Discount Codes 💢 BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE PEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE WILDERNESS ATHLETE | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE VORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: elkshape BLACK OVIS | 10% Off Code: elkshape SHEEPFEET | 10% Off Code: elkshape onXhunt ELITE Membership | 20% Off Code: elkshape Basekamp Quarter Pad | 10% Off Code: elkshape CrossOver Symmetry | 20% Off Code: elkshape Stealth Cam | 20% Off Code (non-cellular): ELKSHAPE20 MAGVIEW | 10% Off Code: elkshape MY MEDIC | 10% Off Code: elkshape DARK ENERGY | 10% Off CODE: ELKSHAPE GORUCK | LINK TO SHOP BLACK RIFLE COFFEE | 20% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE20 🚨Video Production🚨 A CAM - SONY A1 BODY B CAM - SONY A7 IV W/KIT LENS SONY LONG LENS 70-200MM WIRELESS DJI MIC 2 STUDIO LENS 24-70MM DJI DRONE DJI ACTION 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices