The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. No advertisers or sponsors, no fluff, no BS. We discuss tactics, strategies, gear, hunt stories, and more — featuring a wide variety of guests, from industry experts to everyday listeners of the show. Your hosts, Steve & Mark, have decades of experience hunting the mountains for elk, deer, bear, antelope, sheep, mountain goats, moose, caribou, and more. While this podcast is 100% independent and free from advertising or sponsorship, it is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear, which we own and operate. Exo’s mission is to build the best backcountry hunting pack systems available, provide the best service possible, and do it all right here in the USA. Learn more at: https://exomtngear.com/ Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com. Or visit the searchable archive of all podcast episodes we have published over the past decade at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast. Thanks for listening! —Steve & Mark
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Curt joins us to tell the story of his solo buffalo hunt on an Alaskan island, which he completed this past fall. This is obviously a very unique hunting opportunity and experience. The hunt story is not only entertaining, there are also lessons to be learned from Curt's experience.
Curt's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/257
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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Jakey is back! We finally had a chance to record the second episode of our new "Final Friday" series. Jake is joined by Mark to recap what they've been up to this past month and chat about the recent trip Jake made out to hang out Mark and his family, Hushin's "Brush for Bucks" event, Jake's rifle build, hunting plans for this 2023 season, future plans for the Final Friday Podcast, and more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Brush For Bucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBmqi__0RIU
- Savage 110 Ultralight 6.5 PRC: https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577
- Berger 140 gr. Elite Hunter: https://bergerbullets.com/product/6-5-mm-140-grain-elite-hunter/
- Patriot Valley Arms Jet Blast: https://patriotvalleyarms.com/jet-blast-muzzle-brake/
- XLR Element 4.0 Magnesium Chassis: https://xlrindustries.com/products/element_4-0_magnesium_chassis
- Huntin' Fool: https://www.huntinfool.com/
- Mtn Gear Bipod: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Podcast of Steve and Mark's 2022 Bear Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/343
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K4 PACK SYSTEMS — https://exomtngear.com/K4
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Tanner joins us to tell the story of his elk hunt from this past fall. For his first elk season, Tanner was able to hunt archery and rifle seasons for elk in Montana. His experience involved a lot of ups and downs, lessons learned, and ultimately some luck that led to his success on his first elk hunt.
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
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 Caleb about his upcoming spring bear hunt in Idaho. As a regular guy from Texas, Caleb got some exposure to western hunting, then made some big life changes to allow him to start hunting the mountains. We discuss that background and then chat about the plan for his first western hunt, the upcoming spring bear adventure in Idaho.
Answering Caleb's previous questions on a Monday Minute episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-171
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about their favorite wild game to eat and how they like to prepare it, how to use an Exo pack for whitetail hunting with a saddle or treestand, if a bivy is worth using inside of a tent, and their comparison of the NXS vs NX8 rifle scopes from Nightforce.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Meat Care Podcasts: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/046, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/341, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-09
- Saddle Hunting Pack Setup: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/packs-for-saddle-hunting
- Podcast with Nightforce: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/375
- Nightforce NXS Compact: https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nxs/nxs-25-10x42-compact/
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K4 PACK SYSTEMS — https://exomtngear.com/K4
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
After 15 years, today's guest drew a coveted archery Bighorn Sheep tag in his home province of Alberta, Canada. As an outfitter, guide, and pilot, Nick knew a bit about what he was up against for this unique hunting opportunity. It wasn't going to be easy, but it was guaranteed to be an adventure.
Nick joins us to share the story of the hunt. And as you listen to Nick's experience, you can certainly learn some things to apply to your future adventures in the mountains.
Nick's Outfitting Operation: https://www.mistyriveroutfitters.com/
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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about puffy jackets and durability, solid clothing colors and hunting safety, gaining more storage space in your pack by using the meat shelf for food or gear, and more...
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Canis Alps Down Jacket: https://www.canisathlete.com/products/alps-hooded-down-jacket
- K4 Nalgene Holder: https://exomtngear.com/nalgene
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K4 PACK SYSTEMS — https://exomtngear.com/K4
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
In this episode, we are "going deep" with John Barklow from Sitka Gear. This conversation will equip you to make better decisions in your selection of clothing (no matter the brand) for backcountry pursuits. We also discuss how to use different types of clothing layers effectively, how to combine layers efficiently, and some of the mistakes to avoid in the field.
If you want to take a deep-dive on the technology and application of apparel for hunting (again, regardless of brand), this is a conversation that you will certainly enjoy and learn from.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- John's Newsletter: https://knowledgefromstorms.com/
- John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/
- The new Sitka Mountain Evo Jacket: https://www.sitkagear.com/collection/mountain-evo
- The Best (and Budget!) Clothes for Backpack Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-budget-hunting-clothes
Mark's 3 Favorite Sitka Pieces
- Ascent Pant: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/ascent-pant/pyrite
- Core Lightweight Hoody: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/core-light-weight-hoody/woodsmoke
- Ambient Hoody: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/ambient-hoody/optifade-open-country
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, including the pros and cons of flying vs driving for a solo out-of-state hunt, how to get started shooting rifles with kids and preparing them to hunt, and why all K4 packs don't include a horseshoe zipper and a bladder tube holder.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Rokslide Thread on K4 Packs: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/exo-mountain-k4.279017/
- Bladder Tube Clips: https://amzn.to/3zsTyIV
- Rokslide Thread on .223 for Hunting: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/
K4 PACK SYSTEMS — https://exomtngear.com/K4
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
We have officially launched our all-new K4 Packs & Accessories: https://exomtngear.com/k4
Thank you to everyone that has followed this journey and shared so many good questions about K4 over the past couple of months.
After chatting about the K4 launch, Steve and Mark dive in to some questions/topics about hunting in the Spring, including: rain gear, puffy jackets, ticks, tripods, scouting, and Steve's 70's Disco thermals.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- https://exomtngear.com/K4
- Disco Tights: https://www.brynjeusa.com/product/unisex-longs-inlay/
- Tickless Ultrasonic Tick Repeller: https://amzn.to/42L7kUL
- Wiser Precision 3rd Leg: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/third-leg
- Wiser Precision Nighthawk: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/nighthawk
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