The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 140 | Handling Our Fame, Hunter Ethics, Books for Elk Hunters

Steve & Mark answer listener questions about the K3 Crib Load Panel, what their family thinks of their podcasting popularity, the ethics of encountering other hunters in the backcountry, and the best resources to learn more about elk hunting.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- June Giveaway for Exo Insiders: https://exomtngear.com/june-gear
- Gear That Never Leaves My Pack: https://exomtngear.com/alwayscarry
- SuperFeet Trailblazer: https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/trailblazer-comfort
- K3 Crib Load Panel: https://exomtngear.com/k3crib
- Video: Load Quarters & Boned-Out Meat: https://exomtngear.com/pages/how-to#gallery-6
- Robby Denning's Book on Mule Deer: https://amzn.to/3Ngh6WK
SAVE $20 on the University of Elk Hunting Online course with discount code “EXO20” at https://www.elk101.com/onlinecourse
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345 | How Rain Gear Works. And Why, Sometimes, It Doesn’t.

Rain gear. You may not need it, or it may save your hunt. You can spend fifty bucks or hundreds of dollars. Some pieces weigh a few ounces, while other pieces weigh a couple of pounds. Company X has proprietary technology with miraculous claims, while Company Y claims its membrane is better.
So what do you do? How do you select rain gear? Well, it begins with understanding how rain gear works — and why, sometimes, it doesn't.
To help us dig deeper than the marketing messages we, as consumers, see about rain gear, we turned to a technical textile expert, Marcel Geser of Development Never Stops. Marcel's work with DNS has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards, which are given to the most innovative products in the sports and outdoor space. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including recent work with hunting apparel company Canis (https://canisathlete.com/).
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344 | Play Your Part (with Howl For Wildlife)

If you care about the future of hunting and wildlife, you should care about this podcast episode. We are joined by Charlie from Howl for Wildlife to talk about why individual action (by YOU!) is so important. And how your action (and our collective unity as hunters) can make positive changes and provide lasting protections for the good of wild animals, wild places, and the rights of sportsmen.
Connect with Howl for Wildlife:
- https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
- https://www.instagram.com/howl_org/
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MM 139 | Q&A About Our Bear Hunt

Steve & Mark answer your questions about their recent bear hunt. Topics include the ticks they encountered, the optics they used, the shot placement on their bears, and more. They also answer why they use Cordura on Exo Mtn Gear packs and not something waterproof.
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Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Exo Dry Bag Liner: https://exomtngear.com/k3drybag
- 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.5 PRC: https://exomtngear.com/6point5
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343 | ONE DAY DOUBLE — Recapping Our Spring Bear Hunt

Steve & Mark recently filled both of their bear tags on the first evening of what was meant to be a 4-day backpack hunt. In this episode, they discuss the hunt story, lessons learned along the way, and more.
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342 | Unscripted This-vs-That Gear Chat

Mark and Emory have an unscripted, informal conversation and chat through a variety of topics. They talk about Emory's position that quilts are the most over-rated piece of backpacking gear, and Mark talks about why he LOVES his quilt. They also debate fleece vs merino for mid-layers, down vs synthetic for insulation, and more.
Most importantly, they discuss the "traps" of gear, the importance of figuring out what works for YOU, and the sunk-cost fallacy of continuing to use gear that doesn't actually work, and why getting to a place where you're not focused on gear is the best place to be.
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Emory's Course, "Learn How to Backpack" — https://www.learnhowtobackpack.com/
Connect with Emory...
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emory_by_land/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmoryByLand/videos
- Podcast: https://wavve.link/By-Land-Podcast
- Website: https://byland.co/
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MM 138 | Trekking Pole Technique, Listener Pro-Tip, Traveling with Suppressors

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on a variety of topics. We discuss the use of trekking poles for training, the use of poles while hunting, how to manage trekking poles and weapon access, what is required to legally travel and hunt with a suppressor, the benefits and use of Exo's frame-height extensions on the K3 Frame, and some last-minute advice for a new backpack hunter.
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Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Frame Extension Video: https://bit.ly/K3Extn
- How to use Trekking Poles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXXRp-yvLeM
- Quick-Access with Exo Rifle Carrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGfqwvkgP5s
- Traveling with a Suppressor: https://www.silencercentral.com/blog/traveling-with-a-suppressor-silencer-central/
- Podcasts on Suppressors: https://exomtngear.com/search?q=suppressor
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341 | Meat Care & Preparation, Hunting Alaska, Rifles, and More...

Gun writer and podcaster, Joseph von Benedikt, makes his fourth appearance on the podcast to talk about a variety of topics. We discuss Joseph's wet-aging process for venison and his favorite way to prepare and cook wild game. We learn about his experience hunting Kodiak from a boat this past fall. And, of course, we dive into some rifle-related topics, including vintage firearms, and what bullet Mark should use for his upcoming mountain goat hunt.
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Connect with Joseph on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/, or via email: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com
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MM 137 | Weighted Pack Training, Spring Ticks, Spotting Bears

On this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions on weighted pack training, dealing with ticks on spring hunts, how to spot more bears, why mechanical broadheads may not penetrate, and more...
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Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Corner Crossing Ruling: https://wyofile.com/jury-finds-four-corner-crossing-hunters-not-guilty-of-trespass/
- Compressing an Exo Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBmi5MtiVG0
- Free Training Plan Info: https://exomtngear.com/train and the plan PDF: https://bit.ly/ExoTrainingPlan
- Permethrin Clothing Spray: https://amzn.to/3kyrYme
- Bear Hunting Tactics Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/334
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MM 136 | Solo Q&A with Mark

Mark goes solo to answer frequent listener questions on topics and gear that he has personal experience with...
- Why did you build a 7SAUM instead of a 28 Nosler, 280 Ackley Improved, or 7mm RemMag?
- Should left-handed shooters use left-handed bolt action rifles, or is using a right-handed bolt gun ok? What left-handed bolt action would you recommend?
- What should I do if I really want to hunt mountain goats but live in a state where there are no goat hunting opportunities?
- What as your experience been with your Katabatic Quilt? Is the temperature rating accurate? Have you used it below that rated temperature?
- And numerous questions related to Mark's use of "The One" tent from Gossamer Gear, as well as the Arcteryx Atom LT jacket.
Resourced mentioned in this show...
- Non-Resident Goat Hunts: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/where-to-hunt-mountain-goats
- Mark's Tikka Build: https://exomtngear.com/tikka
- Katabatic Alsek Quilt: https://katabaticgear.com/products/alsek-ultralight-quilt
- Gossamer Gear “The One”: https://www.gossamergear.com/products/the-one
- Arcteryx Atom LT: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/atom-lt-hoody
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