The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 151 | Lessons from Failure, Mental Toughness, Best Water Filter

Steve & Mark recount their recent Idaho elk hunt and connect their experience to a listener question about developing mental toughness. How do you stay positive and keep hunting hard when the weather, animals, and other elements of the hunt don't go your way?
They also talk about their choice in water filter systems between the Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and Platypus Quickdraw.
- Katadyn BeFree: https://amzn.to/3CZkotz
- Hydrapak Seeker Water Storage: https://amzn.to/3TxDwGi (Compatible with the BeFree filter.)
- Sawyer Fast-Fill Adapter: https://amzn.to/3spu0ZS (Compatible with the BeFree filter.)
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374 | After the Hunt — Dall Sheep in the Brooks Range

Today's episode is the first "After" podcast from the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast.
Our guest, Joseph, joined us in Episode 364, before he went on his Dall Sheep hunt in the Brooks Range of Alaska. In today's conversation, Joseph shares the hunt story, lessons learned, and much more.
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373 | Mark’s Mountain Goat Adventure in Alaska

Having just returned from a challenging but successful Mountain Goat hunt in Southeast Alaska, Mark joins Steve to tell the entire story on this podcast episode. As you will hear, this hunt was quite an adventure, with a lot of ups-and-downs over nine days.
See photos from the hunt, get Mark's complete gear list, read some of his lessons-learned, and see the new and notable gear that Mark used...
https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/alaska-mountain-goat-hunting-gear-list
The Hunt Crew:
- Mark Huelsing: https://instagram.com/markthefark/
- Mark Rowenhorst: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessalaskaguiding/
- Tyler Boschma: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_boschma/
- Justin Nelson: https://www.instagram.com/toppriorityhunting/
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MM 150 | Answering Your Questions About Mark’s Rifle

Mark answers listener questions about his custom rifle build, which he initially discussed in Episode 370, and also documented in this article: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/custom-hunting-rifle-build
In this episode, Mark answers questions on the total cost of the rifle, the recoil of shooting a lightweight magnum rifle, spotting impacts, the speeds and maximum effective range of the rifle, the benefits of short barrels, how to configure ballistics for different environments, and more.
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372 | Lone Goat, Part 2 with Shane Vander Giessen

In the previous episode, Shane told us about his 2021 mountain goat hunt in his home state of Washington. In this episode, Shane is fresh off of his 2022 mountain goat hunt in Southeast Alaska. He harvested a beautiful B&C billy with his bow, dealt with 5-inches of rain in a single day, and learned some lessons throughout the adventure. Tune-in to hear the whole story.
Connect with Shane: https://www.instagram.com/lonegoatmedia/
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371 | Lone Goat, Part 1 with Shane Vander Giessen

Shane Vander Giessen has been fascinated with Mountain Goats from a young age. After decades of dreaming for an opportunity, he finally, and fortunately, got the chance to hunt them. What unfolded was a wild adventures; which is often the case when hunting mountain goats.
Tune in to hear why Shane is fascinated with the species and what made his pursuit of his first goat so special. Next week, you'll hear about another long-shot opportunity that came Shane's way as he hunted mountain goats in Alaska just a few short weeks ago.
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370 | My Custom Rifle — What I Built, What I Learned...

Mark takes a deep-dive into the custom rifle that he built a couple of years ago. What did he build, what did he change, how has it performed, and what did he learn along the way? To see this rifle, read more about his experience with it, and get links to all of the components, go to:
https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/custom-hunting-rifle-build
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369 | Preserving Memories with Monarch Taxidermy, Part 2

Taxidermy shouldn't be an afterthought in your hunting plans. In this second episode of our two-part conversation with Stuart Farnsworth of Monarch Taxidermy, we talk about caping tips, field care for your trophy, how to select a form/post for your mount, how to care for velvet, how to get your finished work from the taxidermist, and more.
Connect with Monarch Taxidermy:
- Website: https://monarchtaxidermyinc.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchtaxidermy/
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MM 149 | Fix Your Feet, Keeping the Family Happy, Too Much Hunting Advice

Steve & Mark are back to answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss how they balance a happy family life and extended hunting trips, what to do when you have too much advice or conflicting advice for your hunt, the best way to prevent and treat blisters and other issues with your feet, and Mark's upcoming mountain goat hunt in Southeast Alaska.
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368 | Preserving Memories with Monarch Taxidermy, Part 1

Taxidermy shouldn't be an afterthought in your hunting plans. This podcast with Monarch Taxidermy will help you understand how to work with a taxidermist to preserve your memories of special hunts. We discuss how to transport your trophy to a taxidermist — especially when you are hunting in remote locations (such as Alaska), or if you are looking to use a taxidermist that isn't local to you.
Next week, in Part 2 of our conversation with Stuart from Monarch Taxidermy, we will talk about how to work with a taxidermist that isn't local to you, how to select a form/post for your mount, how to get your finished work from the taxidermist, and also answer listener questions that were submitted from Instagram.
Connect with Monarch Taxidermy:
- Website: https://monarchtaxidermyinc.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchtaxidermy/
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