Elk Don't EXIST with Dillon Deitz

Elk Don't EXIST with Dillon Deitz

From ElkShape by Dan Staton

June 3, 2026 · 1h 19m · Season 9 · Episode 476

About this episode

Dylan Deitz shares his journey of overcoming mental health struggles through hunting and content creation.

Today on the "Elk Don't Exist" podcast, we’re sitting down with Dylan Deitz to hear the story behind the brand and the road that brought him here. Not long ago, Dylan was battling severe mental health struggles and thoughts of ending it all. Through therapy, purpose, and a complete shift in direction, he’s rebuilt his life through digital content creation, hunting, and introducing new hunters to the outdoors for the very first time.This episode goes deep. Dylan shares unbelievable spring bear hunting stories, predator calling encounters, and one of the most intense moments imaginable — a near-fatal encounter with a Montana wolf that still has him emotional while retelling it. It’s raw, honest, and a reminder that sometimes the outdoors can help pull people out of some very dark places.Dylan is the real deal, and I can’t wait for you all to get to know him better. Be sure to check out his new YouTube series below and show him some support. https://youtu.be/L4j637LQffc?si=-p970yml4fI8jdQl 💢 Discount Codes 💢 INITIAL ASCENT - 5% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPE PODIUMARCHER.COM 10% OFF CODE: ELKSHAPEhttps://www.podiumarcher.com/collections/all-products-1 BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Staton

Guest: Dylan Deitz

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • hunting
  • outdoors
  • storytelling
  • content creation

Keywords

  • mental health
  • hunting stories
  • outdoor adventures
  • content creation
  • wolf encounter

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