The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 228 | Bivy Location for Elk, Bears & Food, Gear Theft at the Trailhead

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss choosing bivy camp locations while elk hunting, what they do with their food when hunting in bear country (specifically in Alaska), how to prevent vehicle break-ins at the trailhead, and more.
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478 | Planning our Alaska Moose Hunt — The Experience Project

Join Steve, Tyler, and Dan as they have a planning call for their upcoming Moose Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more.
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MM 227 | K4 Bugle Tube Holder, DIY Bow Work, Pack Setup

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss the best way to carry and access a bugle tube on K3 and K4 packs, how to configure your pack when carrying trekking poles, a rifle, a tripod, and a spotting scope, and then discuss whether investing time and money into do-it-yourself bow tuning is worth it.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Small Caliber Discussions with Form: https://the-experience-project.com/?s=smaller+calibers
- K3 Bugle Tube Trick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drwWRte2qcs
- Jon Dudley Bow Setup Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKFf1gMGIT4pscxgVuVB98s49ribeqNLX
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477 | How to Thrive on Difficult Hunts (with Ben Reynolds) — The Experience Project

Ben Reynolds returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, joining Steve & Mark to discuss the topic of thriving (not just surviving) on difficult hunts. This is an open-ended conversation on the topic of thriving, which includes practical advice, personal experience, and even some philosophical perspective.
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476 | Shoot Better in the Mountains (with Jon Pynch) — The Experience Project

Jon Pynch (@jonpynch) is one of the top precision rifle competitors in the country, and a very accomplished mountain hunter. He joins us on the podcast to discuss how we all, as hunters, can become more proficient rifle shooters in a mountain environment. This is a wide-ranging conversation that will cover everything from techniques and practice drills, to the reason hunters should be extremely cautious about "long range hunting".
MORE INFO & RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/mountain-rifle-shooting-tips
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475 | Proven Training Methods for the Mountain Hunter — The Experience Project

Mark is joined by Scott Johnston, author of Training for the Uphill Athlete, owner of Evoke Endurance, and a dedicated outdoorsman and athlete with decades of experience. They discuss the physical demands of backcountry or mountain hunting, what hunters can learn from other outdoor athletes, and the best way to train for extended hunts in difficult terrain.
Whether you are coming off the couch and starting a fitness journey, or you are an experienced athlete who already trains seriously, this conversation will help equip you with the knowledge and tools to physically prepare for adventurous hunts in the mountains.
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474 | Final Hunt Prep (Don’t Waste Time!) — The Experience Project

Steve & Mark discuss how to effectively use time in the final weeks leading up to a big hunt. They share what they are personally doing, as they find themselves 5 weeks out from their Alaskan Caribou Hunt, and they also provide general guidance for making the best use of the limited time available before any big hunt. If you want advice on finding time, making time, and effectively using time to prepare for any hunt, you will enjoy this episode.
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MM 226 | Following Up on Footwear, Form’s Podcast, and More...

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. The answer to why Exo will not be starting a boot company, if they plan to try barefoot-style boots, their thoughts on Schnee boots, how to select the best length for a rifle barrel, how much ammo to pack on a backcountry hunt, and much more...
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Our Footwear Video & Podcast: https://the-experience-project.com/the-best-hunting-boot-is-wrong/
- Schnee Timberline: https://schnees.com/timberline-v2-0g-mens/
- Hanwag Alverstone: https://www.hanwag.com/us/en-us/men/trekking/alverstone-ii-wide-gtx/
- Vivo Barefoot Boots: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/tracker-forest-esc-mens-aw22
- Small Caliber Discussions with Form: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-1/
- Form Discusses Barefoot Boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7osIjciPdE
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473 | Using Packrafts for Hunting (What You Need to Know) — The Experience Project

Join Steve and Mark as they speak with Thor Tingey of Alpack Raft and talk about using Alpacka Packrafts for their upcoming Alaskan Caribou hunt. They discuss how to select a pack raft for hunting, what to know about using a packraft, the additional gear needed with a raft, how to stay safe on the water, and much more...
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472 | Plan a Do-It-Yourself Fly-In Hunt in Alaska — The Experience Project

Join Steve and Mark as they speak with their pilot, Nick from Nick's Air Service, for their upcoming Caribou Hunt in Alaska. They discuss how to plan a fly-in hunt, how to find a pilot, how to pack for the hunt, what to know about weight limits, and much more...
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