The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

358 | Before the Hunt — Solo Elk & Bear in Idaho

We are kicking-off a brand new series of "Before & After the Hunt" episodes with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Over the course of this series we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt this fall, and then we will have follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.
Today, we are speaking with Taylor from Texas. He is headed on his first elk (and bear!) hunt in Idaho this September. Not only is this Taylor's first western hunt, it is his first hunt with a compound bow. We talk about Taylor's preparation, training, gear, and what questions he has for us about his hunt.
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MM 147 | Jakey Returns. Bow Setups. Flying with Rifles. #InMyExo Giveaway, and more...

On this week's Monday Minute Q&A episode Mark is joined by Exo's favorite little brother, Jakey. They discuss Jake's bow setup for 2022, what the Exo in-store experience is like, new gear that they are excited to use this year, packs for women, tips for flying with firearms and hunting gear, and a new Exo giveaway...
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- #InMyExo Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/CguuSxDv7uw/
- EXS Packs for Women: https://exomtngear.com/exs
- How to Fly with a Rifle (and Gear) for Your Next Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-fly-with-a-hunting-rifle
- The Best & Budget Clothing for Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-budget-hunting-clothes
- XO Skin Boxers: https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/30-XOUNDERWEAR-Liner-Shorts-34-with-2-Way-Stretch-XO-Waist-Band/
- Black Gold Bow Sight from S&S Archery: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/black-gold-sights/products/backcountry-pro-hunter
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357 | An Unbiased Review of Rangefinding Binoculars

After spending thousands of dollars to purchase and test binoculars, a listener of the show joins us to share his findings. Our guest, Will, specifically set out to determine if he wanted a range-finding binocular, or if he would stick with separate rangefinders and binos. Once he settled on an all-in-one unit, he compared all of the best options on the market. What are the pros and cons of each model he tested, and which one did he end up keeping to hunt with this year? Tune in to find out...
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MM 146 | Just Before a 10 Day Sheep Hunt in Alaska

Just before they leave for Alaska, Steve and Tyler chat with Mark about their Dall Sheep hunt that is happening this week. They discuss their previous sheep hunt in 2020, the changes they're making for this year, the strategy, gear, logistics, and more.
STEVE'S COMPLETE GEAR LIST: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/10-day-sheep-hunt-gear-list
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356 | Reverse-Engineering Success with Anthony Oberti

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad.
Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success.
On this episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Anthony Oberti. He shares the story of an elk hunt that involved unexpected challenges, mistakes made, and eventual success. What are the key things that he did right, and how did he recover from some of the things he should have done differently? Tune-in to find out...
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MM 145 | Sheep Hunt Comparison, Exo Production Process, Best Place for InReach

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions. Being just one week out from Steve's Dall Sheep hunt in Alaska, they answer a listener question comparing Steve's previous sheep hunting experiences for Dall in Alaska and Bighorn in Idaho.
Next, they answer a question about the people, processes, tools, and prototyping involved in developing and producing Exo Mtn Gear packs.
They also discuss making your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry and share some resources to get you started...
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/126
- https://www.backpackingchef.com/
- https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide
Finally, they talk about the Garmin InReach and why where you carry it matters.
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355 | Reverse-Engineering Success with Adam Janke

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad.
Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success.
On this episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Adam Janke from Beyond the Kill and the Journal of Mountain Hunting. Adam shares the story of a successful Mountain Goat hunt in BC that involved some unexpected turns and key decisions that led to the final moments of success.
BEYOND THE KILL: https://beyondthekill.net/
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354 | Reverse-Engineering Success with Brian (”BMack”) McElrea

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad.
Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success.
On this episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Brian ("BMack") McElrea about a Wyoming archery elk hunt. As you will hear, this story is filled with ups, downs, and unexpected turns.
WATCH THE HUNT:
- https://youtu.be/Uj_IAVbKaQg
- https://youtu.be/zM4huXyWJbg
CONNECT WITH HUSH
- https://gethushin.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/gethushin
- https://www.instagram.com/gethushin/
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MM 144 | Your Elk Hunting Questions, Answered by Kody Kellom

Mark is joined by Kody Kellom of Born & Raised Outdoors to answer your listener questions on all things elk hunting. They discuss optics for archery elk hunting, helping new elk hunters catch "the elk bug", what is and isn't a "raghorn" bull, cross-over tactics for midwestern guys that want to learn to hunt elk, making the most of the mid-day on slow elk hunts, and the best advice for new or first-time elk hunters.
ELK WEEK from Born & Raised Outdoors: https://bit.ly/ELK_WEEK
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353 | Reverse-Engineering Success with Garth Jenson

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad.
Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success.
On the latest episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Garth Jenson about a multi-year quest with a specific buck in Garth's home state of Utah. This story features lessons on bouncing-back from setbacks, balancing patience and aggressiveness, tracking and stalking mule deer, executing good shots with archery equipment, and more...
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