The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

442 | Idaho Fish & Game (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

If you are interested in hunting big game in Idaho in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak Toby Boudreau, Deer and Elk Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, to get an update on the status of deer, elk, wolves, black bear, and grizzly bear in Idaho. A recap of the recent non-resident tag general sale, information on the use of e-bikes, and a whole lot more.
Resources for this episode...
- Idaho Fish & Game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/
- Idaho Hunt Planner: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntPlanner/
- Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules: https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/big-game
- Idaho Harvest Statistics: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/stats/
- Idaho State of Deer & Elk: https://idfg.idaho.gov/stateofdeerandelk
Toby's Previous Episodes...
- On Wolves & Wolf Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/215
- On Tag Sales & Big Game Management in Idaho: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/382
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MM 207 | Made in the USA...or not? Plus, tarp vs rain gear for spring bear.

After returning from SHOT Show, Steve & Mark talk about what it means to be made in the USA, clarify comments about ridiculously expensive sheep tags, share one listener's testing and results of the new Flextail Zero Pump (https://www.flextail.com/products/zero-pump), and answer a listener question about investing in a tarp or rain gear for a spring bear hunt.
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441 | New Mexico Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

If you are interested in hunting big game in New Mexico in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish to understand how to hunt in New Mexico, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about their application process, updates on species, changes in regulations, and more.
Resources for this episode...
- New Mexico Department of Game & Fish: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/
- Historical Harvest Report: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/harvest-reporting-information/
- Draw Odds Report: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/applications-and-draw-information/how-new-mexico-draw-works/
- Hunter Education: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/
- Employment: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/enforcement/career-advancement/
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MM 206 | Q&A From a Hotel Room in Vegas

While traveling between Sheep Show and SHOT Show, Steve, Mark & Jake record a podcast to answer your questions. This is definitely a much different episode than most.
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440 | Arizona Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

If you are interested in hunting big game in Arizona in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the Arizona Game & Fish Department to understand how to hunt in Arizona, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about their point system, that status of their deer herd, how they set quotas and use adaptive management strategies, and more.
Resources for this episode...
- Arizona Game & Fish Department: https://www.azgfd.com/
- How The Draw Works: https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/hunt-draw-and-licenses/big-game-draw/bonus-point-process/
- Hunt Guidelines & Recommendations: https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/hunt-guidelines-process/
- Mule Deer Working Group: https://wafwa.org/committees-working-groups/mule-deer-working-group/
- Understanding Mule Deer and Antler Point Restrictions: https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/fact-sheet-6-understanding-mule-deer-and-antler-point-restrictions/
- Managing Hunting for Opportunity or Mature Bucks: https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/fact-sheet-24-managing-hunting-for-opportunity-or-mature-bucks/
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MM 205 | ATA Show Recap, See Exo Next Month, Your Questions on Gear

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, talk about Mark's recent experience at the ATA Show, discuss where you can see Exo in the following months, and chat about the current podcast series with state wildlife departments.
Items mentioned in this show...
- Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
- Xpedition XLite Bows: https://www.xpeditionarchery.com/collections/xlite
- Wild Tech Game Grip: https://amzn.to/3O5lISa
- NILCH'i Wind Checker: https://www.nilchi.com/
- Painted Arrow Phone Mount: https://www.paintedarrowoutdoors.com/collections/compound-bow-magnet-phone-mounts
- New Annihilator Broadhead: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2AVt3oOTJC/
- Katadyn BeFree Filter: https://amzn.to/3U1kTNX
- Hydrapak 42mm Filter Kit: https://amzn.to/3RTNeTI
- Hydrapak 28mm Filter: https://amzn.to/3SjZSgj
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439 | After the Hunt — DIY Moose in Alaska

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 Bryan, who completed a DIY moose hunt in Alaska this past fall. We hear how the hunt went, the lessons they learned, and how they plan to hunt AK again in the future.
Bryan's Videos Moose Hunt Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAZj2eiUZ1-IFXsRRoYOPtwinUpvoq3e4
Bryan's "Before the Hunt" Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/422
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438 | Wyoming Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

If you are interested in hunting big game in Wyoming in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the Wyoming Game & Fish department to understand how to hunt in Wyoming, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about point creep, herd population and health, hunting in grizzly country, migration research, and more.
Wyoming Game & Fish: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/
WY Hunt Planner: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner
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MM 204 | New for K4 in 2024? 10x, 12x, (or 8x) for NL Pures?

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss what new changes/additions may be coming to the K4 Pack lineup for 2024, if vacuum sealing game bags is worth it, and how to choose magnification (8x, 10x, or 12x) when purchasing new binos.
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MM 203 | The Best of 2023 + What’s New for 2024

Steve & Mark recap the best of 2023 and reveal some new plans for 2024. They recap the best-selling Exo products of 2023, the most-downloaded podcasts of 2023, and the most-watched Exo videos of 2023...
THE BEST OF 2023 — https://exomtngear.com/2023
You'll also hear about plans for new content, new hunts, new events, a new Death Hike, and more for 2024.
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