BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 (Vlog Style) 🚨

[@craigg350]

Keeping doing the vlogs they are cool laid back updates. I say do both audio and video pods, I watch them whenever I can. God's speed with your surgery and recovery, you have the right attitude and iam sure you'll bounce back quick!

[@mikecupp8546]

Yes like the vlogs, the recovery process info was great. I have had surgery on both shoulders. I know how important recovery is especially what you put in your body. Prayers for quick and successful recovery.

[@wildbryan2217]

I just stumbled on your channel …. Bro you’re straight fwd…no nonsense….and Positive!!!!!I used to train for 20 years year high impacted , circuit training….. but life got me…I just got back into bow hunting and training again ….the love of being is shape for the bow hunting …just started with a bear species XT…..you have a new subscriber !!!!!! Wild byran Upstate New York

[@rosskearney678]

We want it all! Vlogs, builds, truck overview would really cool. Fellow tundra driver here! Hope your surgery goes seamlessly!

[@Thejohnmullen]

Build back better. I just came back from having my second knee surgery in the spring and ran a half marathon Sunday. Let’s go

[@bobboehler6268]

Lots to potentially comment on with this one but I’ll hit 2 points. Vlogs are awesome. Quite often you have a guest with a unique kill and the ability to put up pics is great. 2nd, before I had a debilitating accident I golfed a lot with 3 friends. Friendly wagers were involved but we absolutely rooted for and lifted each other up every time. Always rooting for someone else’s success is a sign of a genuinely good person. Keep it up and good luck with the surgery.

[@christianparks9236]

Wish you the best in recovery. Went through the same thing, it will come back stronger than ever.

[@mikedesso8877]

Super great attitude Dan! You’ll do great with the surgery and recovery with that mentality and hard work! All the best and hope to see you at TAC

[@mi_bowhunter80]

I like the vlogs personality and the giveaways are pretty damn sweet! It seems like everybody with a pod is doing audio and a video. I like having the ability to choose either one. Some days I'm super busy and can only listen other days not so much and I can watch them. Good luck in your recovery. Doing a great job Dan, love what you do!!

[@taylorcrawley9333]

Heck ya Dan. keep em coming. appreciate all you do. best of luck on surgery. you’ve got the right mindset and attitude to come back stronger than ever.

[@jdgabel22]

Definitely love the in person podcast on KZbin. Great material and always extremely informative. Good luck with surgery and always come back stronger. I have had both done and currently rehabbing ankle tendon surgery.

[@texasaggie8854]

Love the positivity! I had several surgeries after a bad motorcycle accident two years ago and can personally attest to how great Peptides work. My surgeon was one of the best in the country, and he was shocked at how fast my recovery was. Keep at it Dan!

[@zackgajewski3412]

You Kneed a speedy recovery. If there’s a bow you kneed me to take for a walk you know where to send it. Good vibes man.

[@clark3694]

Love this. Sorry to hear about the knee buy pain leads to change and change leads to getting better! Keep up the good work my friend

[@frankross769]

Keep the videos coming Dan! Great work and Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[@deanbrantley]

I did all that also. Acl, completely torn. Partials,on the mcl,pcl. Plus meniscous. That meniscous for me was the setback. Ligaments are ready for rehab quick. I still get week moments like when i snow ski and something catches my toe. Running is out since im near bone on bone. Cycling a couple thousand miles a year has been my go to for my cardio.

[@LucasRosener]

LETS GO! 1. Prayers for the recovery (Not a setback, a comeback) 2. Keep the Vlogs coming that was perfect and fun, love seeing the space! 3. How would someone apply for the Creative Production position? I have a guy younger guy but DIALED in video and photo and loves Bow hunting!

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼 - they can get ahold of me via the contact us via the website

[@brianwittnebel5655]

Good luck with the surgery. Love your content and the in person video interview you did with Easton and unveiling of 5.0. Would like to see more.

[@robbmcbride8455]

Good luck with the Texas hunts and the surgery and rehab. I would really love to see the updates. VLOG style is cool and would love to watch more of your podcasts.

[@kevinp9868]

Good luck on the surgery. I’m still recovering from a spinal fusion surgery. Started watching when I was stuck in bed recovering

[@schimm124]

I feel your pain! My whitetail season I think is over for the 24/25 season. Medical reasons are going to keep me down for the last month of season 😢 but praying for your speedy recovery 🤙🏻

[@noaht215]

More vlog stuff! Always learning somethin from your channel and certainly have you Statons on the prayer list! Thank you for bein you!

[@drewolm]

The whole knee thing really grabbed my attention. I hurt my right knee at work. Miniscus tear, mcl sprain. Two different orthopedists said surgery was not a good idea because of arthritis in my knee. 3 months out of work and lots of physical therapy I’m still having pain and can’t hike on it very hard. Now I’ve got major pain in my left knee. I can barely walk. I fell in the mountains, stepped into a hole and went down hard. I have a ortho appt in a couple weeks and I just want them to cut it open and fix it. Whatever it is. I’m an electrician, up and down ladders all day, the pain is unbearable. I’m panicking because there is no way I can continue working like this let alone hunt. I feel like i can’t get doctors to take me seriously. It’s pretty amazing you tore the acl and were able to recover to the level you did without surgery. I’ll be following along.

[@Orr_s]

Hockey player my whole life and still play once a week, im only 33. Mechanic for past 10 years….my knees are always bothering me but ive never really got them checked out because it was always my shoulders from hockey. Lots of Dislocations on the left one, grade 3 AC joint seperation on the “good” one 2 yrs ago that was prob worst pain ive ever felt i think which is saying something. Almost scared to get my knees checked but i think i definitely have a meniscus tear on the left one, it randomly gives out once ina while. I feel your pain, being in the trades but it sucks since thats what we know. And if we cant hunt or do other things too thats just the dagger on top. Hope you get it right!!

[@4arrowsoutdoors]

Love the content you put out. As an archery shop owner, business, father, coach and youth leader, I understand how much time and effort you put into this and the authenticity is evident. Keep doing it all and allowing us to follow along with you!

[@ethanhiggins4268]

Love these man. These are awesome. Best of luck with the surgery!

[@danwattsmessick]

Good luck with the recovery, Danno. Glad you’re getting it taken care of.

[@ElkShape]

Thanks Dan!

[@jaretsmith3700]

Best of luck with the surgery and recovery. Sucks you will not be able to attend Seven Springs this year hopefully see ya in the future.

[@Chesebrobrian]

This Chub challenge was a good start to being motivated. It is hard to shoot a bow in the snow. It keeps me motivated to hit the gym

[@ZacPalus-zr9hh]

Yeah, your fingers get cold.

[@Chesebrobrian]

@ I’m not worried about fingers. Bows shoot different when in the cold

[@mlwalters73]

I’ll pray everything goes well with your surgery. I enjoy your content!

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@craigg350]

Way to go Dan! It's great to see people give back!

[@eric.wykert]

I enjoy the honesty and authenticity man. Keep on kicking out vlog content, and the post surgical journey will be great to educate viewers. Hope all goes well in surgery and we will pray for restoration in your health.

[@ElkShape]

Appreciate that! 🙏🏼

[@hhcustommuskiebaits5826]

Good luck in your recovery and a speedy one

[@mayberrylc331]

Speedy recovery! God bless.

[@jtikkala5]

Chub challenge has been super fun so far this year! Thanks for the push and all this information is exciting to hear. 2025 is going to be a great one!

[@dustanlochner3013]

Bring it all. Its cold out we all could use the motovation. I watched you in Tims podcast talking about takeing your kids rifle hunting. I thinks its great! Capture the next geration hunters with what ever disipline they are interested in. Getting that next generation outside is very important for our sport. Thank for the great content

[@byronm7234]

Sorry to hear about your knee! That sounds like a lot of damage. Best of luck with your surgery!

[@MJswam4AU]

Good luck with the surgery. I Just left the hospital from chemo round 6 of 12. Would love to do the chub challenge but I don’t know if doing the dishes counts even though that gets me out of breath and sweating for several days after treatment. I’ll be flying to Austin next week for work and was considering stopping into AC to give them a look after talking with co-owner Brendan Hansen on a work trip to Indy in 2023.

[@JerminPhoto]

Glad you could escape washington! Hope the surgery goes well bro and you have a Merry Christmas!

[@whitetailsup760]

Good luck buddy had acdf surgery in 22 now hurting again had a epidural in neck other day sucks getting old 53 but still grinding

[@kylecansler9818]

Prayers for a successful surgery Dan. Your desire to grind post op is freaking motivating!

[@jordang94]

fuck im sorry Dan , that blows hurry up get it fixed i hope and pray everything goes well ! my dad went thru that too with tech now a days its unbelievable your a tank and a smart man !

[@TylerMann-cb7fs]

Look how far you have come, can't stop now!

[@thomasjaroszewski3914]

Good luck on surgery and hopefully you have a speedy recovery!

[@MaxwellSeley]

Love it! Super motivating and shows even the best have ups and downs. Best of luck on your recovery 🤙🏼

[@sramirez99]

Godspeed on your recovery. I dig thr vlog.

[@turkeyridgeoutdoors]

You got this bro. I’ve had both of my ACLs reconstructed from sports injuries. Word of advice listen to everything PT tells you. My last surgery doc told me I wouldn’t be able to walk or run without a limp again bc of how bad injury was. Today I’m the only dad that’s in shape and able to keep up with my kids while I coach their soccer teams bc I busted my ass in PT. It’s all mental, you’ll be back in mountains in no time.

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@hunterbragg2566]

Dan please listen to your PT. Get a PT that’s hands on and will help. I didn’t listen to mine and regret it everyday. I tore my acl, lateral miniscus and miniscus. I didn’t listen and now I have a limp and hurt everyday. I started working to get it back but it’s twice as hard now. I got really close with the Lord after my surgery which is great. You got this man with your fitness. Gods great!!!

[@daniel_bryant]

All of your content is top tier! Man that's a lot of bows. I wish I could afford an upgrade. I am still hunting with a 1990 circuit bear bow. But it gets the job done on whitetails adulting sucks sometimes so many other things come before my hunting wants

[@philiptweet5970]

Hope your surgery and recovery goes well !!!

[@jessedillin5724]

Please share pod cast on your channel. You’re the man !! Love the vlogs. Good luck on the surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery. I just got into hunting and you and MFJJ rock.

[@Blessedoutdoorsman]

Keep it up man, I fully recovered a triad ACL/PCL/Men tear in 94 days. Goodluck

[@Wild_Albertan]

Dude, keep this stuff up. Been following you last couple years. Your content is awesome and pretty relevant for us up here in Alberta. 🤙🏻

[@kylesteele7130]

I wrecked my MCL, PCL ACL, meniscus on both side of my left knee. I have had MULTIPLE surgeries(microscopic) and 1 major surgery to replace my ACL. I was down for a couple months BUT full weight bering. You are so much more active than I am. You got this!!! I would love to get with you on what I should do to improve my strength in my knees and ankles.

[@ElkShape]

Sounds like you are a warrior! 💪🏼

I taught martial arts as a hobby for years, tore my right ACL, medial meniscus, and partial tear of my MCL. Completed my fight season, then had surgery. Cadaver ligament provides least invasive procedure, quick healing. It’s been nearly 20 years now and all is well! The meniscus tear is a different story! I wish you the best, rehab hard, but smart and don’t be afraid to push yourself, you won’t retear the ACL.

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@mikeyoung197]

Keep the impromptu updates coming! Also, video podcasts are awesome. 100% recommend going that route as often as possible

[@ElkShape]

Thanks, you got it! 👍

[@papaschuette]

Hey Brother. Sorry to hear about your knee. I have zero doubts that you'll be on a mountain somewhere next fall. I would definitely like to see more of your in person interviews and vlog - ish style videos. Wish I could throw my name in the hat for your new videographer, but there's no way I could keep up with you. The days of this old guy climbing mountains are long gone.

[@littlejp6090]

i feel your pain. i got surgery coming up for hernia. not looking forward being MIA at work for a few weeks.

[@fishingwithphil2582]

Dude good luck on the surgery. So sad you won’t be coming to PA for TAC. One of these years we will get to talk elk!

[@Picmdeep]

I agree!

[@anthonymiller5362]

Also may god bless you and heal you from that surgery and pain ill keep you in prayer 🙏 keep us up to date!

[@HuntinBoy03]

Post the pods, keep the behind the scene coming. They give me content to watch on my lunch break lol.

[@minhuang3281]

keep these videos comin brother!

[@ENDEXarchery]

Enjoyed the vlog Dan, keep them coming. I've also found it beneficial to do some spur of the moment live videos to capture the same sort of stuff.

[@jasonlainhart5274]

Yes podcast on your channel would be great love your content I’m in Tennessee and am stoked to here Josh jones is coming out here. My wife is from Washington and we came out to visit and didn’t get a chance to go to his shop.

[@ColeyRaymond]

Sorry to hear about the injury Dan, I'm sure you'll be back to beasting soon!

[@theWoodrow82]

You tha man Dan!!! We are about the same age and I totally feel the passion for Bowhunting/Archery that you feel. I respect the hell out of you and your constant positivity. It’s extremely contagious. I have no doubt this won’t set you back sir. Good luck man.

[@ElkShape]

Appreciate it!!!

[@klaybloom5542]

Great encouragement. Love the video.

[@Cparchery...]

Good luck on the surgery will send prayers your way

[@sthompson447]

The content is great. It's real life shit that other people go through too. Keep it up.

[@kylefrye6265]

Love this style of Vlog, we get to see the real Dan Staton! Good luck on the surgery! God bless!

[@CoachGoodwin23]

Very cool, Dan. Enjoy your content!!! Have a wonderful Christmas holiday!

[@josephthorne3921]

Damn, doing a TAC event with Dan would be awesome! Keep up the hard work man, I enjoy watching your channel.

[@draco9631]

Good luck with surgery sir! Keep the content coming!

[@ChadSmith-m4j]

I like the vlogs. It’s nice to watch a laid back type of video and hear what’s going on in your life. I also like in person podcasts and also enjoy the short videos.

[@ElkShape]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

You are awesome, I love it, I had a motorcycle accident that almost took me out and haven’t moved right ever since . I’m trying to get at least close to were I was. Won’t stop trying now, I just started your weekly challenge. I’m starting to move a little better I have plates screws replaced hip three back surgeries but I’m trying I really am. Thanks for pushing me, I haven’t moved in years . I’m trying to move a lot more thanks for the inspiration you truly are an amazing man. 🙏🏽

[@ElkShape]

Keep fighting!

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

I’m 61 there is but so much I can do. but I’m gonna keep fighting! Thanks again for inspiring me to start moving again and teaching me how to shoot and tinker with my bow. Thanks again!🙏🏽 I’m a newbie by the way.

[@ryanhodapp4407]

Vlogs are fun and you always throw out good content keep it up.

[@johnadams8337]

Just ordered some 5.0s. I can't wait to get them

[@pedroampuerohunting]

Dont leave us out! Will jump the pond quickly!

[@ElkShape]

PEDRO!!!! I watched your whitetail hunt - way to go bro! -DS

[@dakotacrabtree9523]

I for sure enjoy the vlog style updates!

[@nemesispmi]

Keep these videos coming!

[@jordang94]

good thing im a Canadian ! Dan the Man ABT!

[@ryanpeterson9838]

I like both Dan ! I’m an obsessed tinkerer and always like to know what u got going on behind the scenes. It’s another glimpse into the elkcave 😂 It also makes me appreciate how much work is really involved in what you guys do to create content.

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@jonesboyshunting8673]

Keep doing vlogs and work the podcast so both if you can. Good luck with your surgery sir. Keep up the great work.

[@AustinSacriste]

Where do you hunt in Texas? I am a Texas resident. My wife and I are just starting our archery public land journey. This year will be our first public land archery hunt! Your channel has been a huge inspiration for us! Do you have any information you would be willing to share about some public land whitetail in Texas? We are complete novices, but we are more excited about this journey than anything else we have done. Finished the video, and wanted to add to my original comment that the VLOG life updates are great. Would enjoy seeing similar content!

[@robhintzen]

I’m ready to go Dan!! Let’s do it!!!

[@kamakaze4928]

Good luck on the recovery , I know what ur going thru , keep moving! Bear hunt would be awesome!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks 👍

[@osagemannn]

Thanks Dan for the content. I like all that you do and share!!!

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@jordang94]

love the video and vlog style brother!

[@libertywolf76]

Need more of this style from you, thanks for all you do

[@ElkShape]

You got it!

[@kamakaze4928]

Vlog on, love it!

[@zachniverson8816]

Love it Dan. I would so be down to move out that way and be your videographer. I just really aint even an amateur and cant even afford my own equipment. But i know its something I want to do. Im going to save for some camera equipment next year instead of a new bow. Maybe do some self filming, photography, and editing next fall and then who knows maybe my dream will become reality. Im single by myself so moving wouldn't be an issue for me I had plans to move to Iowa. Kansas, or Missouri anyway. Anyway Dan Im a new subscriber and I love your content. I like the life update stuff it keeps us clued in to what is goimg on behind the scenes. Totally love it. Keep up the great work hopefull that I can 1 day learn from someone such as yourself. Goodluck with the rest of the season and your upcoming surgery.

[@georgepavlou2041]

Godspeed brother.

[@marcfinley291]

Publish the pods here as well!!!

[@Keith-gd3ps]

Digging it, I like update style vids. Good luck with the knee, you definitely have the right mindset and that’s half the battle

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@aaronfelthousen4255]

I have knee surgery scheduled for the 22nd also, I am hoping to be recovered for TAC Southeast and the 2025 hunting season.

[@ElkShape]

🍀

[@Phuskooz]

Still waiting to get the 5.0 (and HLR’s) at my local shop!

[@WildTines]

Is there a way to get in on the December chub challenge for those of us not on instagram? Also Dan! I Love being able to listen to your podcasts offline, would love to see them posted to your KZbin as well but hopefully that don’t bog down your other content, bummer to hear about your knee, if anyone can come back, it’s you man! Cheers Dan! Prayers for a speedy recovery. 🤙🏽

[@WendellAbigania]

Mahalos Dan! Keep us posted and I hope all goes well in the near future with the knee situation. And thank you again, this year's December Chub Challenge has lit the fire under my ass lol. It's a fricken grind, working out and shooting your bow every day. And not only that, posting it on IG. In general I'm not much of an IG poster at all but I been posting everyday because of this challenge lol. I've always been active, but this challenge is a real challenge. Good luck to all!

[@ChrisRunyan]

New to your channel. Eastern Washington resident. Love the content. Keep producing good content.

[@TheGoat-xp1in]

Please post the podcast. Good to see what’s going on. Keep grinding and keep up the great work.

[@josephkozak8638]

Keep it coming like this behind the scenes stuff

[@dubstylee444]

Love video podcasts, post em up on the channel!

[@Kyle_97]

I've done 3 pcl surgeries in the last 6 years. If your surgeon is also fixing the pcl it is worth doing some research on it. My first was a single bundle fix. No bueno. This last go around is a double bundle arrangement. Since pcl isn't that common, a lot of orthos still do the single bundle fix.

[@ElkShape]

NOTED!!! Thank you.