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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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
This episode is all about rifle actions. We are joined by Mike Lee from Defiance Machine to understand how rifle actions are made, the differences between factory and custom rifle actions, how the action affects accuracy in a rifle system, the difference between tolerance and clearance, the best coatings for actions, Defiance's best action for backcountry hunters, and much more.
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Connect with Defiance Machine...
- Website: https://defiancemachine.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defiancemachine/
- Email: sales@defiancemachine.com
- Call: 406-756-2727
Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
On this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions on pack selection, budget hunting clothes, how to plan an out-of-state hunt, the pros/cons of lighted nocks and mechanical broadheads, and more...
LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Uno Card Game for Backpacking: https://amzn.to/39gcRLU
- Exo Pack Volume Comparison Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_VKnXgRFwY
- Listener Story Podcast Episodes: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/tagged/listener-story
- TSS Episode 12: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/tss-12
- Wrangler Outdoor Pants: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-s-Outdoor-Zip-Cargo-Pant/853164485
- Condor Grid Fleece: https://amzn.to/3vwcN1R
- How to Plan an Out-of-State Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-plan-an-out-of-state-backpack-hunt
- "Becoming A Backpack Hunter" Book: https://amzn.to/2ZIlN5s
- Podcast on Tags, Draws, and Point Systems: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/269
- Idaho's Changes on Lighted Nocks & Mechanical Broadheads: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/2022-big-game-seasons-and-rules-now-available
Email Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
When you hear about hunting in Texas, you may think of fenced private lands, feeders, and box blinds. But there are some big adventures to be had in the deep south. In this episode, Stephen West joins us to talk about his work as a guide in Texas and Mexico. Whether it is chasing Aoudad in West Texas, Carmen deer in the Chinati Mountains, or Mule Deer in Sonora, Stephen is a year-round guide that lives for adventure.
Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen__west/
West of Texas TV: https://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/show/west-of-texas/81973
Desert Safaris: http://www.desertsafaris.net/
ASK US A QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
On today's Monday Minute episode, we answer your listener questions:
- Are the new Prana Zion pants as good as the old ones?
- What is the best do-it-all Exo pack?
- Is Mark using a down or synthetic sleeping bag for his mountain goat hunt in Southeast Alaska?
- What are the differences between controlled vs over-the-counter elk hunts in Idaho?
- What are the best tools and materials to have available for backcountry bow repair?
LEAVE US A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
$100 OFF EXO BLEMISH PACKS: https://exomtngear.com/blemish
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- onX Article on Corner Crossing: https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/corner-crossing-report
- Enlightened Equipment Synthetic Quilts: https://enlightenedequipment.com/synthetic/
- Synthetic Sleeping Bags: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/kelvin-aerolite-30-sleeping-bag/lead, https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/forte-mens, https://www.mountainhardwear.com/search?q=lamina
- Get Your Bow Ready for the Backcountry: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/get-your-bow-ready-for-the-backcountry
- Nock On Archery How-To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7R4NIWF5Ns
Email Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
"Success in filling a tag does not mean a successful hunt: A first time elk hunter's highs, lows, and valuable survival and hunting lessons."
That was the subject of an email we received this past fall. Upon reading that email from a podcast listener, Matthew, we knew we had to share his story. And that's what we are doing in this episode. The lessons that Matthew learned on this hunt are things that we can all learn from.
ASK US A QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
We announce a limited Exo sale launching this week and then answer your listener questions on arrow weight for elk hunting, how to clean your pack, the new gear we are testing, and more...
Sign-up to get notified when the Fusion Blemish sale starts this week: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
LEAVE A QUESTION, WIN A KNIFE?... https://exomtngear.com/knifegiveaway
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Pack Damage Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb_aTUbpJl9/
- Article on Arrow Weight vs Arrow Speed: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/arrow-weight-vs-arrow-speed
- Deep-Dive Podcasts on Arrows, Broadheads, and related topics: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/066, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/122, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/123, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/236
- Draw Deadlines: https://www.huntinfool.com/resources/draw-deadlines
- Podcasts on Preference Points, Application Strategy, and more: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/269, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/326
- Scoped Action Cover: http://thunderbirdlongrange.com/store/p65/Skinner%27s_Scoped_Action_Wrap.html
- Tecnica Boots: https://www.blizzard-tecnica.com/us/en/men/hiking
- Tecnica Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/179
- Canis Gear: https://canisathlete.com/
Ask A Question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Email Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
If you've looked at laser rangefinders recently, you've probably been overwhelmed by the options. And, perhaps, confused at the massive difference in prices. Or maybe you have a rangefinder that you don't understand. Sometimes it works great and other times it won't give you a reading no matter how hard you try.
Our guest in this episode is Jake Love from SIG Optics. He shares his insider knowledge with us to explain how rangefinders work. And why, sometimes, they don't work as expected. We discuss the different types of devices, features, settings, applications, and more. We talk through what separates a $200 rangefinder from a $2,000 rangefinder. The differences in handheld rangefinders vs range-finding binoculars. And much more...
https://www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics/rangefinders.html
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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
We answer your listener questions on: The best way to cross creeks while hunting, the best layering strategies for high-output activities in cold weather, the best way to pack a bear hide, and more...
LEAVE A QUESTION, WIN A KNIFE?... https://exomtngear.com/knifegiveaway
Resources Mentioned In This Show...
- Bivy Talk: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-125
- Cape/Hide Packing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kleuzOaGhvE
- Arc'teryx Atom LT: https://amzn.to/3DE5DMO
Ask A Question: speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Email Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
We built a limited-edition knife with our neighbor and world-class knife make, Chris Reeve Knives. You cannot buy this knife, but you can win one at: https://exomtngear.com/knifegiveaway. Enter before May 1st, 2022!
In this episode we're joined by Tim Reeve to answer your questions about knives. We discuss steel types, knife sizes, blade angles, sharpening tips, and more.
ENTER TO WIN: https://exomtngear.com/knifegiveaway
Chris Reeve Knives: https://chrisreeve.com/
Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Mark Rowenhorst is the owner/operator of Limitless Alaska Guiding. Podcast host, Mark Huelsing, will be hunting mountain goats in Alaska with Limitless this fall. In this episode, they discuss Mark's history, how he became a guide in Alaska, what it is like to hunt mountain goats in Southeast Alaska, and much more.
Follow Mark Huelsing's journey as he documents this upcoming mountain hunt: https://ExoMtnGear.com/SEAK
Connect with Mark Rowenhorst & Limitless Alaska:
- Email: limitlessalaska@outlook.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessalaskaguiding/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlessalaska/
ASK US A QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast