The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss the trade-off of hunting Alaska, even if it means not hunting your normal seasons and species. They answer follow-up questions from their recent Gear of the Year podcast. And they provide some guidance on planning your own Death Hike. Mapping Apps to Consider: - https://onxmaps.com/hunt - https://caltopo.com/ - https://fatmap.com/ - https://www.gaiagps.com/ - https://www.basemap.com/ - https://www.backcountrynavigator.com/ - https://store.avenza.com/pages/app-features - https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/ PhoneSkope & Multi-Lens Setup: https://phoneskope.com/dual-lens-smartphone-cameras-part-2/ SHARE PODCAST QUESTION — [email protected] or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

At the end of each year, we like to look back and highlight some of the specific gear that made a difference on our hunts that year. We don't necessarily highlight gear that is newly released this year, or even "new to us". Any gear that made a difference on our hunts in this year is something we may highlight. In this episode, Steve & Mark highlight their "gear of the year" picks for 2023. https://exomtngear.com/gear-of-the-year At the link above you'll find our 2023 gear selections, links to previous years' gear selections, and YOUR (listener) gear suggestions for 2023. Contact Us: [email protected] Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

It is an interesting time of year to think about nutrition, fitness, and our habits. With most hunting seasons wrapping up and plenty of holiday festivities on going, a lot of folks may find themselves heading into January looking to make some changes and new goals for the new year. Today we are joined by registered dietician, owner of Valley to Peak Nutrition, and our good friend, Kyle Kamp. Kyle shares some simple strategies for navigating the holidays, the best way to make (and achieve) goals for the new year, and much more. In a far left-turn from nutrition, we even talk about the best base layers for hunting. CONNECT WITH KYLE... - https://www.v2pnutrition.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/ - NEW Foundations+ Program: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/challenge-page/foundations_plus SHARE PODCAST QUESTION — [email protected] or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode, we speak with two buddies, Matt and Steve, who went to Colorado during archery season to hunt elk for the first time. We discuss how the hunt went, the lessons they learned, the gear they used, and much more. The "Before the Hunt" Episode with Matt & Steve: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/418 LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark chat through the things they do after the end of hunting season, so that they are as prepared as possible for next year's hunts. SHARE YOUR "GEAR OF THE YEAR" or PODCAST QUESTION — [email protected] or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode, we speak with brother and sister, Logan and Brittany. Logan joined us in the "before" episode to tell us about his plans to take his sister, Brittany, on her very first backpack hunt this fall. Logan and Brittany join us for this conversation to share how the hunt went, what lessons they each learned, and how this experience changed Brittany. The "Before the Hunt" Episode with Logan: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/420 EXO SALE — https://exomtngear.com/ LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

There is only one sale a year at Exo Mtn Gear, and it starts NOW. Save 10% site-wide for a limited-time... https://exomtngear.com/ In today's podcast, Mark & Jake recap Jake's recent whitetail hunt, which was his first time hunting whitetails and hunting from a treestand. Jake shares the story of his success, the lessons he learned, and they also discuss packs for whitetail hunting. SHARE YOUR "GEAR OF THE YEAR" or PODCAST QUESTION — [email protected] or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: http://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with Josh, who is an Idaho resident that drew a mountain goat tag in his home state. In this episode, Josh tells the hunt story, the lessons he learned, and much more. Josh's "Before the Hunt" Episode 421: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/421 LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark recap their trip to Kodiak and answer your questions about wolves and elk interactions, shooting a bow in cold weather, objective suppressor reviews, and more. Some Exo news coming SOON that you don't want to miss! Get notified... https://exomtngear.com/newsletter SHARE YOUR "GEAR OF THE YEAR" or PODCAST QUESTION — [email protected] or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark (and Jake!!) answer your questions about managing water in sub-freezing temps, comparing lightweight suppressors for hunting, and more. They also discuss Jake's upcoming whitetail hunt, which is his first time hunting from a treestand. Finally, they share some examples of poor pack fit, and how to fix them... PACK FITTING MISTAKES — BEFORE & AFTER EXAMPLES: https://exomtngear.com/fitfix SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Gabriel from Ivory Holsters joins us to discuss his recent archery elk hunt, his experience with Death Hikes and how they have helped his hunting, the pistol holsters that he makes for hunting packs, and much more. EMG Pack Holster: https://ivoryholsters.com/exo Ivory Holsters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivoryholsters/ LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your questions about digiscoping with binoculars, packing heavy loads on steeper and shorter routes vs flatter and longer routes, how the x32 objective EL Range binos stack up against the x42 objective binos, and what bullet mark used on his recent elk hunt. Mark's Lessons & Reflections From His Elk Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/idaho-rifle-elk-deer-hunt-recap SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark recap their recent rifle elk and deer hunt in Idaho. They had some struggles, found some success, and encountered some things that gave them new experiences. They share the story, what they learned, what they did right/wrong, and share some thoughts on stand-out gear from the trip. Gear List & Lessons Learned — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/idaho-rifle-elk-deer-hunt-recap ASK A QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your questions about post-hunt pack cleaning, the purpose of load-lifters on pack frames, if getting "into the weeds" and building your own arrows is worth it, and more... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - PACK MISTAKES: https://exomtngear.com/mistakes - FRAME HEIGHT SELECTION: https://exomtngear.com/sizing SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

It took 3 weeks of hard hunting for Graydon to fill his elk tag this past September. During that time, he didn't hear a single bugle or find fresh sign to speak of. In hearing his story, it sounded like there was an alien abduction of all elk in the units that he hunted. But, finally, one chance encounter led to him filling his tag in an unlikely way. This is a wild story of patience and persistence from a new elk hunter. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your questions about onX vs GoHunt for mapping in the field, and ballistic rangefinders (handheld vs binos). They also discuss modern hunting gear, a listener's campaign to raise money for Wounded Warriors, and the chance of an Exo charity golf tournament next year... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - DONATE to the Wounded Warrior Fundraiser: https://communityfundraising.woundedwarriorproject.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.personalCampaign&participantID=14410 - Campfire in the Canadian Rockies: https://www.boone-crockett.org/camp-fires-canadian-rockies - onX New Feature Overview: https://youtu.be/6GrgJweGO3Y?si=juNumPx1xz2nlQ-1 SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Caleb Buck joins us to share his experience hunting elk over the past several years, and how he plans to apply that knowledge to a different type of elk hunt happening later this year. Caleb has spent time hunting cow elk with a bow, but now has a late-season rifle tag for bull elk. What has Caleb learned as a newer elk hunter with some success? How will Caleb's previous experience help him for this rifle tag? We talk about these questions, and more... LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark discuss some of the lessons they learned in September, Mark's custom rifle review, boot failures and bad customer service, and also answer your listener questions on clothing for archery vs rifle elk season, shooting support, mattresses, boot failures, image-stabilizing binos, and more... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - Mark's Custom Rifle Review: https://exomtngear.com/perfect-rifle - How to Shoot From Trekking Poles: https://exomtngear.com/shooting-from-pack - Jetboil Fuel Transfer Device: https://amzn.to/48CXyab - Wiser Precision Quick-StiX: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-quick-stix - Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/products/aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod - SIG ZULU6 HDX Image-Stabilizing Binos: https://www.sigsauer.com/zulu6-hdx.html SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https:// speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

In this wide-ranging conversation with Jessica Byers we discuss what it is like to be a female in the hunting industry, how to get girls started hunting, mindset for making the shot under pressure, misconceptions about hunting in Africa, the best hunting gear for women, and a whole lot more. Whether you are a guy or gal, an new hunter or a seasoned veteran, there is something in this conversation that you will learn from and/or be inspired by. Connect with Jessica: - https://www.instagram.com/followherarrow/ - https://followherarrow.com/ Huntin' Fool: https://huntinfool.com/ K4 EXS Packs for Women: https://exomtngear.com/exs LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on building elk hunting confidence, a "Would you rather?" sleeping scenario, and also recap Steve's recent week of elk hunting in Idaho with the guys from Born & Raised Outdoors. SHARE YOUR QUESTION or "WOULD YOU RATHER?..." — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

This conversation was originally recorded for The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, hosted by John Zombro. Mark and Steve joined John on his podcast to discuss hunting partnerships — how they are formed, how they are kept, and why they are so valuable for the backcountry hunter. The Lifetime Athlete Podcast: https://thelifetimeathlete.com/podcast/ John's Interview on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/411 View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark are back with a Monday Minute episode to answer your listener questions on the best method to carry/access your phone while hunting, how to thank a sacrificial hunting partner, and more. They also talk about Steve's recent elk hunt, what he learned, and how is adapting his elk hunting strategy going in to this week. Additionally, they get into ramblings on optics, rangefinders, boots, and waterproof socks. SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Mark is back from Alaska with a story to tell. In this episode he shares the story of his recent backpack Dall Sheep hunt, which he completed with his friend and guide, Mark Rowenhorst of Limitless Alaska Guiding. Mark joins Steve to tell the story of the hunt, which included a lot of challenges, setbacks, and eventual success. SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] Links for this episode: - Mark Rowenhorst Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/335 - Limitless Alaska Guiding: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessalaskaguiding/ View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode, we speak with Bradley, who is hunting elk and deer in Idaho this fall. Bradley is a new hunter that has had some success with mule deer, but is still working towards his first successful elk hunt. In this episode we discuss what Bradley has learned from his previous elk and deer hunts, how he is applying those lessons to this fall's hunts, and how his mindset has changed during that time. LEAVE A MESSAGE: http://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode, we speak with Brian, who is headed to Alaska with some buddies for a do-it-yourself moose hunt. In this conversation, we learn about how they planned this hunt, the logistical challenges, the hunting strategy, the costs involved, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with Josh, who is an Idaho resident that drew a mountain goat tag in his home state. Josh joins us to tell us how he has been preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and to ask us his questions about hunting mountain goats. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with Logan, who is taking his sister on her very first backpack hunt this fall. Logan joins us to talk about how he is helping his sister prepare, the questions she has had, and much more. This is a very helpful episode for new hunters, and for experienced hunters who want to share the hunting experience with others. After the hunt, Logan and his sister will join us to share about their hunt experience. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about hunting solo elk with decoys, adding DWR treatment to help waterproof packs, why they have recommended Kowa spotting scopes but no Kowa binos, and when weight and space-saving strategies can go too far. Resources mentioned in this episdoe: - Rain Gear Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/345 - Solo Elk Podcast with Corey Jacobsen: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-188 - Optics from S&S Archery: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/hunting-optics SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with Zak, who is an adult-onset hunter from the east coast that is headed to Montana for a deer and elk combination hunt in Montana this fall. We discuss Zak's planning process for this hunt, how his family is helping him in this journey, the questions he has for us, his new 7mm PRC, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with two buddies, Matt and Steve, who are from Kansas and are going to Colorado to hunt elk for the first time. We talk about how they have planned this hunt, the questions they have, what gear they will be using, how their experience hunting in the midwest may or may not help them on this western hunt, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Corey Jacobsen joins us to answer your listener questions (and ours) about finding, calling, and killing elk. We cover elk call selection, how to find elk in dark timber, how to "seal the deal" on bulls in bow-range, and more. August Giveaway Ends Today! — https://exomtngear.com/podcast Corey's Elk Call Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKqGDwZ-Oa0 Subscribe to Elk101 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Elk101 SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

After living and hunting in Idaho and Montana, Eli moved to the east coast. Now that he will have to travel out-of-state to hunt the mountain west, he is wondering how to do that most effectively. After sending in some questions to us about how to travel for out-of-state hunts, Mark invited Eli to hop on a call and chat through those topics, allowing Eli to ask his questions, and allowing Mark to share the tips and tricks that he has learned about traveling for out-of-state hunts. In this podcast, you get to hear that call between Eli and Mark. Mark's Article, "How to Fly with a Rifle (and Gear) for Your Next Hunt" — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-fly-with-a-hunting-rifle ENTER THE AUGUST GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

Living in the backcountry can be dangerous — especially for hunters. In addition to hiking in treacherous terrain and encountering difficult weather conditions, backcountry hunters deal with the potential of unintended harm from firearms, broadheads, knives, and more. As an emergency room physician, trainer of specialized military medics, and a backcountry hunter himself, Dr. Jesse Mix has the education, training, and first-hand experience to help backcountry hunters prepare for the medical-related risks associated with pursuing wild game in wild places. He joins us on this podcast to help equip you with some of the knowledge, skills, and supplies you need to be prepared for the assessment and treatment of medical-related incidents in the backcountry. Resources & Reference Guide for this episode: https://exomtngear.com/march-paws Enter the August Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about packing meat upside down on your pack, how many rifle rounds to bring on a backcountry hunt, the new K4 Rifle Carrier, pre-season pack washing, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - August Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/podcast - K4 Rifle Carrier: https://exomtngear.com/rifle - Backpack Hunting Webinar: https://exomtngear.com/masterclass - How to Load Meat & Antlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJZdVAXyHRg SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. Today, we are speaking with Erik and Jason after their hunting trip to New Zealand. You will hear about the multiple species they were able to hunt, the lessons they learned, how the terrain of New Zealand compared to their expectations, and more. Erik and Jason's "Before the Hunt" Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/400 ENTER THE AUGUST GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

Being able to effectively shoot your rifle from a tripod is a skill that will make you a more effective hunter — especially if you hunt in variable terrain. But shooting from a rifle isn't as easy as you may think. It does take some knowledge, technique, and practice. In today's podcast, we speak with Michael from Really Right Stuff and he shares some extremely helpful wisdom about shooting with a tripod. We discuss how to shoot from various positions (prone, seated, kneeling, standing), how to transition from glassing to shooting with your tripod, how to use your tripod for unconventional support, and much more. AUGUST GIVEAWAY — https://exomtngear.com/podcast Connect with Michael and RRS: - Website: https://rrssoar.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/rrssoar - Previous Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/391 LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark announce the new K4 Rifle Carrier and also answer your listener questions about nightly routines while backpacking, trekking poles, why they only use the Garmin InReach Mini, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - K4 Rifle Carrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgxsz1XfaUY - Backpack Hunting Webinar: https://onxmaps.zoom.us/webinar/register/2316886541812/WN_axrrUvEwT12oO3mlNnSJIA#/registration SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

The world of custom and semi-custom rifles can be overwhelming. With seemingly endless options (cartridges, components, bullets, builders, etc), how do you make good decisions when upgrading or building a rifle? And from a high level, what are some of the most popular misconceptions about precision rifles for hunting? We dive into these questions, and more, with Drew and Todd from AllTerra Arms. We talk about what a custom rifle is (and isn't), why high-end rifles cost what they do, why speed isn't everything, if modern cartridges are truly better than what's been out there for decades, and if the capabilities of a rifle make a more capable hunter. CONNECT WITH ALLTERRA... - https://allterraarms.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/allterraarms - https://www.youtube.com/@allterraarms6943 ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain to your advantage, etc) - LIVING (water, food, clothing, shelter, comfort, and survivability in the backcountry) - HUNTING (locating the game, the stalk/approach, the shot opportunity, post-shot tracking, etc) - PACKING (pack out strategy and capabilities, meat care, etc) For this week's episode, we are joined by Scott Reidy from British Columbia. Scott and a good friend did a fly-in, backpack-style hunt with a handful of tags that they could fill. And fill tags is what they did. On this hunt, they successfully harvested two caribou, a mountain goat, and a grizzly bear. All of this success required a lot of hard work — especially after the tags were filled. Tune-in to hear how they managed it all. ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on the topics of expectations for a once-in-a-lifetime hunt, preventing and dealing with stinky boots, embarrassing fear of the backcountry, calling elk during rifle season, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - Steve's Backpack Elk Hunting Gear Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7W9Dbhg70k - Gear List Spreadsheet Template: https://exomtngear.com/gearlist - Water Filtration Podcast Discussion: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-184 ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

How do you become and/or stay healthy in a way that will allow you to hunt into the later decades of life? If your goal is to be a life-long hunter with minimal physical limitations, this conversation is for you. Our guest, John Zombro of The Lifetime Athlete, shares some excellent advice and a high-level framework of what it takes to hunt with health for a lifetime. CONNECT WITH JOHN: https://thelifetimeathlete.com/ ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain to your advantage, etc) - LIVING (water, food, clothing, shelter, comfort, and survivability in the backcountry) - HUNTING (locating the game, the stalk/approach, the shot opportunity, post-shot tracking, etc) - PACKING (pack out strategy and capabilities, meat care, etc) For this week's episode, our friend Dioni Amuchastegui joins us to share a story from one of his most challenging and rewarding mule deer hunts. Dioni is no stranger to big bucks or difficult hunts, but this hunt paired those things together in an adventure that is full of lessons for us to learn from as we breakdown this backpack hunt. ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

Mark answers gear-related questions from listeners, covering water filtration, digiscoping adapters, shelter comparisons, puffy jackets, suppressors, knives, rifle scope mounts, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - K4 Nalgene Holder: https://exomtngear.com/nalgene - Hydrapak Seeker: https://amzn.to/3JTbzGc - Hydrapak Filter: https://amzn.to/3rzk1DV - Katadyn BeFree Filter: https://amzn.to/44nkrvZ - Ollin Digiscoping: https://ollin.co/ - Durston X-Mid 1 Pro: https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-pro-1 - Gossamer Gear The One: https://www.gossamergear.com/products/the-one - Canis Alps Down Jacket: https://www.canisathlete.com/products/alps-hooded-down-jacket - Stellar Equipment Down Jacket: https://www.stellarequipment.com/product/m-ultralight-down-hood2-olivegreen/ - Argali Knives: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/knives - DMT Dia-Fold (non-guided) Sharpener: https://amzn.to/3K08XpU - WorkSharp (guided) Field Sharpeners: https://amzn.to/3OfbO0K, https://amzn.to/3OidJSa - Get Your Bow Ready for the Backcountry: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/get-your-bow-ready-for-the-backcountry - DNZ Game Reaper Scope Mount: https://amzn.to/44tpaw6 - Chili Mac Recipe: https://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/08/chili-mac.html ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY — https://exomtngear.com/podcast SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

WARNING — While we normally keep our show family-friendly, there are a few curse words used in this episode. Additional warning (a cheesy one) — This episode should challenge your comfort zone and may inspire you to do something like you've never done before. Mark & Steve are joined by four of the participants of the 2023 Exo Death Hike, to share their stories, experiences, and lessons learned from an adventure that was unlike any other. Two of the guests on this episode, Dan (https://www.instagram.com/dansolsman/) & Justin (https://www.instagram.com/jdk4387/), were the only two finishers of this year's Death Hike. The other two guests, Jory and Jeff, were first-time Death Hike participants. Previous Death Hike content... - Life-Changing Lessons from the Death Hike: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/lif…he-exo-death-hike - 2022 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/351 - 2021 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/279, exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/280 - 2019 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/178 - 2018 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/133 - 2017 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/085 - 2016 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/044 ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain to your advantage, etc) - LIVING (water, food, clothing, shelter, comfort, and survivability in the backcountry) - HUNTING (locating the game, the stalk/approach, the shot opportunity, post-shot tracking, etc) - PACKING (pack out strategy and capabilities, meat care, etc) For this week's episode, Ben Reynolds joins us to breakdown a solo sheep hunt that he completed in his home state of Alaska. Hunting sheep in Alaska is tough...doing it solo is tougher...dealing with the adversity of hunting in the late sheep season brings next-level challenges. Learn how Ben completed a solo backpack hunt that was truly an adventure and achievement of a lifetime. BEN'S GEAR LIST: https://lighterpack.com/r/70gsbt ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

Mark & Steve answer listener questions about how they take and use notes after their hunts, what suggestions they have for versatile tarps (glassing, cooking, meat sheet, etc), using the taller Nalgene Silo bottles in the K4 Nalgene Holder, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - K4 Nalgene Holder: https://exomtngear.com/nalgene - Hydrapak Seeker: https://amzn.to/3D55X7J - Hydrapak Filter: https://amzn.to/44xeRqZ - Nalgene Silo: https://amzn.to/3rhq2oJ - Z Packs Tarps: https://zpacks.com/collections/tarps ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY — https://exomtngear.com/podcast SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark discuss this year's Death Hike just hours before it begins. They cover the plan and route for this year, what training has looked like, what gear is (and isn't!) be used, and much more. We will be back next week with a post-hike recap. Previous Death Hike content... - Life-Changing Lessons from the Death Hike: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/life-changing-lessons-from-the-exo-death-hike - 2022 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/351 - 2021 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/279, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/280 - 2019 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/178 - 2018 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/133 - 2017 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/085 - 2016 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/044 ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected]

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain to your advantage, etc) - LIVING (water, food, clothing, shelter, comfort, and survivability in the backcountry) - HUNTING (locating the game, the stalk/approach, the shot opportunity, post-shot tracking, etc) - PACKING (pack out strategy and capabilities, meat care, etc) In this first episode, Mark & Steve breakdown Steve's solo elk hunt from this past fall. There are always challenges on a solo elk hunt, but the conditions that Steve faced on this particular hunt presented even more variables to contend with. Tune in and learn from Steve's experience. ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE: speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or https://[email protected]

Mark is joined by Dioni Amuchastegui, who is a Mule Deer fanatic and a good friend of Exo. Dioni joins us to answer your listener questions on Mule Deer strategies and how this past winter may impact future hunts. For more in-depth discussions on hunting Mule Deer, check out the previous podcast series, How to Hunt Mule Deer (Episodes 232 through 239), including Dioni's featured episode (234) on Locating Mule Deer. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY — https://exomtngear.com/podcast Outdoor Vitals Ventus: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/ventus-hoodie SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

On this Final Friday episode, Jake sits down with Jeff Bloomquist. Jeff has been on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast a couple of times before and is a long-time friend of Exo. Jeff has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to bowhunting elk and has a lot of information to share on how to be successful and how he got to that point of success. Amongst some off-topic conversations, here are the questions Jake asked Jeff... - 1) How did you get out and hunt as much as you could when you were in your 20's? And now? - 2) How do you manage your time when you are hunting? Now and then? - 3) Did you do much training when you were younger? Has that changed over time? - 4) Being a successful hunter, what would you say your biggest weakness is while out hunting? - 5) What is one piece of advice you could give listeners (younger/older) who are looking to increase success? Resources mentioned in the episode... - Expert Roundtable Series (Episodes 295-299) - Reverse Engineering with Jeff Bloomquist (Episode 352) Share your question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or [email protected] View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast