The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

454 | Hunting & Human Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin

Our guest on this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin, is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance, a tenured full Professor at California State University, and he has worked with elite athletes across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces...
...AND HE IS A HUNTER.
We speak with Andy to answer listener-submitted questions that combine his professional research with his practical experience as a hunter. Topics include...
- The health benefits of extended trips into the backcountry
- Training, nutrition, and supplementation strategies for hunting at higher elevations
- The absolute importance of your daily habits
- Why increasing your VO2 Max is one of the best things you can do for both performance and longevity
- How to know if the metrics from wearable devices (such as smartwatches) are reliable and beneficial
- Why exercise science is continually changing
- How to prioritize endurance vs strength
- And more...
RESOURCES
- https://www.andygalpin.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3R2e3zYxWwIhMKV36Qhkw
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MM 217 | Spring Bear Qs & Final Death Hike Prep

In the final podcast before their annual Death Hike, Steve and Mark chat briefly about the last-minute forecast, the decisions they are making, and how they are feeling. They then answer listener-submitted questions about upcoming spring bear hunts, including game bags for bears, cross-contamination of trichinosis, timing to hunt spring bears for peak activity, and more...
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453 | Your Suppressor Questions Answered

"What questions do you have about selecting, purchasing, owning, and hunting with a suppressor?" That is what we asked our followers on Instagram. And we answer those listener-submitted questions today with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. We discuss current ATF wait times, including why some suppressors have been getting approvals in just a few days. We explain the pros and cons of using a Trust to purchase your suppressor. We explore if caliber-specific suppressors perform better than others, and a whole lot more...
Helpful Links...
- What Mark Learned About Suppressors for Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/hunting-with-a-suppressor-lessons-learned
- Brandon's Previous Podcast Appearance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/333
- SilencerCentral: https://www.silencercentral.com/
- ATF Wait Times: https://www.silencercentral.com/nfa-status/
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452 | Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

If you are interested in hunting big game in Colorado in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak with John and Brandon from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. In this conversation, we answer your listener-submitted questions about CO's application season, the future of over-the-counter (OTC) hunting opportunities, the reintroduction of wolves in CO, and more.
Helpful CPW Links...
- https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/hunt.aspx
- https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGame.aspx
- https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/commission.aspx
- https://www.youtube.com/@ColoradoParksandWildlife/videos
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MM 216 | Boots, Bow, & Rifles

In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about footwear for the Death Hike, their boot choice for early season archery elk hunting, how to find a quality used bow, and where to spend your budget on a rifle and optic combination...
Links for items/resources mentioned in this episode...
- Altra Timp: https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-timp-5-al0a85pe
- Topo Mtn Racer: https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3
- SuperFeet Hike Cushion: https://amzn.to/3PDhEt3
- SuperFeet Hike Support: https://amzn.to/4ctqwLI
- Injinji Liner Sock: https://www.injinji.com/shop/liner.html
- Mark's Tikka Build, Part 1 (2020): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-custom-tikka-rifle
- Mark's Tikka Build, Part 2 (2020): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/suppressed-tikka-update
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MM 215 | Questions with a Kodiak Guide

Our friend, Nolan Cook, is a hunting and fishing guide based on Kodiak Island, Alaska. He joins us on the podcast to answer some listener-submitted questions about hunting Kodiak brown bears, but we also chat about other topics in this informal bonus episode.
Connect with Nolan: https://www.instagram.com/nolancook13
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451 | Will Shooting NRL Hunter Matches Help Your Hunting?

Will shooting an NRL Hunter match help you become a more effective hunter? Or are these matches all about competition that doesn't replicate hunting? We answer these questions, and many more, with the founder of the NRL Hunter series, Travis Ishida.
Travis explains what it is like to attend and participate in an NRL Hunter match, discusses the rules for the competition, and also explains that you don't have to follow all of the regulations if you don't want to shoot competitively at an NRL Hunter match.
Whether you want to compete in NRL Hunter, or are interested in using a match as non-competitive practice to learn about yourself as a shooter and hunter, you will hear how participating in an NRL Hunter event can benefit you.
https://nrlhunter.org/
https://www.instagram.com/nrlhunter/
https://www.youtube.com/@NationalRifleLeague
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MM 214 | Sleeping Pad Warmth, DIY Dehydrated Meals, and More...

In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about the warmth and performance of sleeping pads, making your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry, and more...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- The Experience Project: https://forms.gle/LAGVLqKauPv8hrKz7
- DIY Dehydrated Meals Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/126
- DIY Dehydrated Guide: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide
- Backpacking Chef: https://backpackingchef.com/
- Mark's Chili Mac: https://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/08/chili-mac.html
- Sleeping Pad Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/405
- "Behind the Gear" from Therm-a-Rest: https://www.thermarest.com/blog/behind-the-gear-xlite-xtherm-nxt/
- How Thermal Insulation Works: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stay-warm-with-thermal-insulation/
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450 | Montana Mountain Goat Hunt (A Listener Story)

Any opportunity to hunt mountain goats is unique. They are fascinating animals that live in amazing terrain. For today's guest, Colter, the idea of drawing a mountain goat tag in his home state of Montana was a dream. And that dream came true.
Colter joins us to share the story of his hunt, how he prepared for it, what he learned about mountain goats throughout the process, and some of the unique details that made this hunt so special.
Whether you are passionate about mountain goats in particular, want to hear a cool story about big game conservation, or just take away some knowledge that can help you on any mountain hunt — there is something in this story for you.
Photos from Colter's Hunt: https://www.instagram.com/p/CySLcquMKfQ/
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MM 213 | The Experience Project (+ 10 Years of Exo)

We are launching something NEW! Tune in to hear Steve and Mark share their vision for The Experience Project.
Help us make The Experience Project the best that it can be. Share your feedback and ideas with us... https://forms.gle/YB6zDTDBKJa3ESwD9
To get more insight into the name for this project, read this article that Mark wrote many years ago, about being an "Experience Hunter"... https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/experience-hunter
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