The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

531 | Nick, Part 1 (New Hunter, Elk Hunting Bootcamp, Prepping For Alaska)

A listener of the show, Nick, joins us to discuss his recent experience at an elk hunting bootcamp, how he is preparing for his first trip to Alaska for a Caribou hunt this September, how his previous experience as an outdoor guide has influenced his early days as a hunter, and much more. We will record a post-hunt podcast with Nick later this fall to hear all about his adventure in Alaska.
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MM 273 | Base Bottoms vs Puffy Pants, Meat & CWD, Which Broadhead, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about using base layer bottoms vs puffy pants, eating game meat from CWD areas, the broadhead they're shooting this year, and more...
Links & Resources
American Made Gear Giveaway: https://swee.ps/KkZMPBCSH
Brynje Fishnets: https://www.brynjeusa.com/product-category/wool-thermo/
Steller Down Pants: https://www.stellarequipment.com/product/m-ultralight-down-pants2-blublack/
Western Mountaineering Flight Pants: https://www.blackovis.com/western-mountaineering-flight-pants
Ketl Mtn Shorts: https://ketlmtn.com/products/virtue-hybrid-short-9-v-3
Sevr Ti 1.5 Hybrid: https://www.sevrbroadheads.com/product/hybrid15/
Podcast: What You Need To Know About CWD: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/156 
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530 | Hunting Apparel We Designed, Tested, & Refined with Outdoor Vitals

For the past 2+ years, we have been working on some apparel pieces with the guys at Outdoor Vitals. After extensive testing and refinement of the designs, these clothing items are finally set to be released in the coming months.
In this conversation with Brigham Crane, the Product Design Director at Outdoor Vitals, we discuss the background of this unique project, dive deep into the design details of each of the three pieces (puffy jacket, active mid-layer, and pants), and share the timeline for these new items to come to market.
EPISODE SECTIONS
(00:00:00) INTRO
(00:04:00) PROJECT BACKGROUND
(00:22:34) PUFFY JACKET
(00:53:12) ACTIVE MID-LAYER
(01:16:20) PANTS
(01:36:14) WHAT'S NEXT
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...
Product Release Sign-Up: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/alpine-line-optin-western-hunt-expo-2025 
Rokslide Thread: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/new-developments-coming-this-summer.403389/ 
Experience Project Hunt Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCisjM16JQUuY7xWQLdExN_rAHTxEsvv 
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MM 272 | Archery Follow-Up Shots, Rifle Carry, Spotting Scopes, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about taking follow-up shots when bowhunting, tips for carrying a rifle (stock or folding chassis) on a pack, a new K4 Bag from Shoot2Hunt, budget-friendly spotting scopes from Athlon Optics, using iPhone satellite messaging in place of an InReach, and more...
Links & Resources...
Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter 
Mike Lee's Announcement on Public Lands: https://x.com/SenMikeLee/status/1939132778605388207 
Shoot2Hunt "Teratorn" K4 Bag: https://exomtngear.com/s2h AND https://shoot2hunt.com/teratorn/ 
Rifle Carry Tips & Technique: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-carry-chassis-hunting-rifle 
Athlon Spotting Scope: https://sandsarchery.com/products/athlon-ares-g2-uhd-15-45x-65mm-spotting-scope 
Rent Outdoor Gear: https://rentoutdoorgear.com/ 
Rex Creations UL Pad Pump: https://rex-creations.com/collections/frontpage 
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529 | What Broadhead Should You Shoot This Season? (No BS Reviews...)

John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures joins us to discuss priorities for broadhead selection, what he has learned from independently testing and ranking dozens of broadheads, and answers your listener-submitted questions about broadhead selection, budget arrow and broadhead setups, differences in blade and ferrule materials, broadhead vs insert/outsert weight, and MUCH more!
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...
Summary Video & Spreadsheet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPXWWwX3_iA 
John's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuskArcheryAdventures
John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luskarcheryadventures/ 
John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luskarcheryadventures/ 
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MM 271 | Backpacking Food, Shooting + Glassing Heads, Boot Care, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about food for backpack hunts, bear meat recipes, tripod heads for shooting and glassing, boot care, quilts, and more...
Links & Resources...
Limited $10 Shirts for Women & Kids: https://exomtngear.com/logo (Order deadline is June 25)
What we eat on backpack hunts (and how we pack it): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-hunting-basics-the-food-we-eat
Katabatic Quilts: https://katabaticgear.com/collections/quilts
Ridge Warden Ball Tilt Head: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head 
Obenauf's LP: https://amzn.to/3HSxUWc 
Granger Boot Care: https://amzn.to/46apCCV 
Nikwax Waterproofing Wax: https://amzn.to/43ZE1Re 
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528 | DIY Alaska Black Bear Hunt (A Listener Story)

This is a great listener hunt story with Ryan, about his do-it-yourself black bear hunt in Alaska. We discuss how Ryan planned this hunt, the logistics involved, how the hunt went, what he learned from the adventure, and much more.
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MM 270 | Keep It Public, Water Filters, Suppressors, Optics, & More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions and discuss some timely topics. They cover another attempt to sell public lands, what's going on at Exo behind the scenes, new shirts for women and kids coming later this week, how we filter and carry water in the backcountry, if they practice with their bow on multi-day backpack hunts, why Mark was using a suppressor cover on their recent spring bear hunt, and choosing optics for a Frank Church elk hunt.
Links & Resources...
Our Water Filtration System: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-hunting-basics-how-we-filter-carry-water 
Backpack Hunting Basics: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear?sub_confirmation=1 
Exo Open House & Garage Sale (RSVP!): https://exomtngear.com/pages/exo-garage-sale 
Public Land Sale — Information & Action: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/keepitpublic
Get Your Bow Ready for the Backcountry: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/get-your-bow-ready-for-the-backcountry
LS Wild Suppressor Cover: https://www.lswild.com/store/p180/Ultralight_Suppressor_Armor_%28Custom_Fit%29.html 
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527 | Nate Simmons on Advanced Archery, Stalking Strategy, Filming Hunts, and More...

Nate Simmons joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that includes a deep-dive into advanced archery, stalking strategies on mule deer, the key to his longevity and consistency, and several other listener-submitted questions. This is truly a conversation that you don't want to miss!
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MM 269 | Rucking & Training Qs, Outdoor Vitals Discount, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about footwear for training vs hunting, the best way to load weight for rucking, what they carry in their first aid kits on backcountry hunts, and more...
Links & Resources
Exo Open House & Garage Sale (RSVP!): https://exomtngear.com/pages/exo-garage-sale 
Outdoor Vitals Clothing & Discount: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/alpine-line-optin-western-hunt-expo-2025 
Video on Loading Weight for Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-ol2hnEbXc 
Free Training Plan: https://exomtngear.com/training 
Mark's At-Home Garage Workout: https://the-experience-project.com/marks-garage-workout-for-mountain-hunting/ 
Backcountry First-Aid Article & Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backcountry-hunting-first-aid-kit 
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