The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 284 | Motivation, Record (Smallest) Elk, Training, & More

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about Exo Mtn Gear discounts, how to pack a head and antlers, training in the gym, how to keep motivation after years of unsuccessful hunts, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES...
$5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
Made in the USA: https://exomtngear.com/usa
InReach Mini Holder: https://exomtngear.com/inreach
Packout Strap Set: https://exomtngear.com/packout-straps
Swarovski ATS: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
Kowa 66: https://sandsarchery.com/products/kowa-tsn-66-25-60x-spotting-scope
Wiser Ridge Warden: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
How to Hike Heavy: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/132
Hunting & Human Performance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/454
Training Methods for Mountain Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/475
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545 | DIY Colorado Bighorn Ram (A Listener Story)

A listener of the show, Roman, discovered that he had drawn a Bighorn Ram tag in his home state of Colorado. As a relatively new hunter and someone who had not been putting in the sheep draws for long, Roman was beyond surprised to find out that he had drawn the tag, and he was excited to spend months planning, preparing, and scouting before opening day. We discuss how Roman spent those pre-season months, then dive into the story of the hunt itself. We conclude the conversation discussing gear takeaways, lessons learned from the hunt experience, and more.
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MM 283 | Unscripted Q&A

Steve & Mark go Unscripted and answer your listener-submitted questions. Topics covered include lightning safety, air mattresses and inflators (yes, again), treating Exo packs with Nikwax DWR, the best water filters for backpacking, non-lead bullet recommendations, dealing with wet boots, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES...
$5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
$10 Exo Logo Gear: https://exomtngear.com/logo
Flextail Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/46PWwso
Our Water Filter Recommendations: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-hunting-basics-how-we-filter-carry-water
Nikwax Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/544
Bullet & Ballistics Podcasts with "Form": Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
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544 | Gear Care for Performance & Longevity with Nikwax

As serious backcountry hunters, we invest hundreds of dollars...
Scratch that. Who are we kidding?
Most of us have invested thousands of dollars in our gear. From shelters and sleep systems, to footwear, to technical apparel, there are ways to make this gear last longer and perform better over its lifetime.
But far too often, we are guilty of using our gear hard, putting it away dirty, and expecting nothing to degrade.
In today's podcast, we speak with Heidi from Nikwax. We hear the backstory of Nikwax, learn about their gear care products, dive into the changing regulations with DWR chemicals, and ultimately discuss a variety of topics that will help us, as backcountry hunters, get the most from our gear.
As always, we have not been incentivized by Nikwax and are not endorsing their products. We simply wanted to have them on the podcast to learn about gear care in general, and also understand the differences in their product offerings and how they may benefit us.
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MM 282 | Archery vs Rifle Elk, Bow Carry Method, Condensation Prevention

Steve & Mark discuss their recent elk hunt and answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. Topics covered included tracking elk, strategies for hunting elk in archery vs rifle seasons, how to carry your bow on archery hunts, tips for preventing shelter condensation, and more...
$5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
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MM 281 | Pin-Pointing Bugles, Photo Contest, Cleaning Game, DIY Meals, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They also announced a new Exo Experience Photo Contest, with over $5,000 in cash and prizes being given away. Topics and questions covered include the best way to pinpoint the location of a bugling bull, advice for breaking down animals in difficult conditions, making DIY meals and snacks for backcountry hunts, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES
$5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
DIY Dehdrating Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/126
Kyle's Dehydrating Guide: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide
Excalibur Dehydrators: https://amzn.to/3I2aLRw
Cosori Dehydrators: https://amzn.to/3UZW4kX
Dehydrator Tray Liners: https://amzn.to/46ndxtL
DIY Backcountry Breakfast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-breakfast-recipe-for-backpacking
DIY Backcountry Bars: https://exomtngear.com/bars
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543 | Adventure, Aging, & Hunt Stories with Chris Denham

Chris Denham is a long-overdue guest to join us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast. We speak with Chris about his history and longevity in the hunting industry, what has changed with Western Hunter recently, the shifts he has witnessed in hunters over the years, how he continues to live adventurously as he ages, and much more...
Subscribe to Western Hunter: https://westernhunter.net/subscribe
Wilderness Athlete: https://wildernessathlete.com/
Outdoorsmans: https://outdoorsmans.com/
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542 | Resilience, Joint Health, & Sleep with Dr. Andy Galpin

Dr. Andy Galpin returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss joint health, sleep, resilience, and other elements that intersect the worlds of hunting and human performance. We dive into the benefits and downsides of fitness trackers and data from wearable devices, Steve's knee issues, why consistency is important but rigidity is a weakness, advice for managing changes in sleep schedules, travel, and more...
Hunting & Human Performance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/454
Andy's Website: https://www.andygalpin.com/
Andy's Podcast: https://performpodcast.com/
Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin/
Vitality Blueprint: https://www.vitalityblueprint.com/
Absolute Rest: https://www.absoluterest.com/
Knees Over Toes Guy: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/
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MM 280 | New $10 Shirts & Hats, Solo Elk Packouts, & Optics Questions

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They also announce all-new, at-cost logo gear, including a Hunt Backcountry Podcast hat. Listener-submitted questions and topics include: how much time should a solo elk packout take, how to use binos (and which binos to use) for archery elk hunts, which magnification is best for EL Range finos, the best model of SIG Zulu6 image-stabilizing binos, if chairs or stools are worth using when glassing, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES
$10 Shirts & Hats: https://exomtngear.com/logo
Hunt Backcountry Hat: https://exomtngear.com/collections/logo-gear/products/shadow-series-hunt-backcountry-hat
Backpack Hunting Basics: https://exomtngear.com/basics
Crazy Creek Chair for Glassing: https://amzn.to/3JwK4VA
SIG Zulu6: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/sig-sauer-binoculars
Swarovski EL Range T/A: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-10x42-el-range-ta-binocular
40+ Elk Podcasts: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/must-listen-elk-hunting-podcasts
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541 | "Custom" Rifle Misconceptions with Tenacity Arms

The term "custom rifle" is grossly overused. Just because a rifle is purchased from a gun builder and not off the shelf at your local store, doesn't mean it is a "custom" rifle. And that isn't a bad thing. There are a ton of good rifle builders who build fantastic non-custom rifles.
Semantics aside, this all matters because you — as a customer who may spend thousands of your hard-earned dollars — need to understand the differences and nuances in how rifles are built.
We discuss these topics, and more, in today's podcast with Andrew from Tenacity Arms.
Tenacity Arms: https://tenacityarms.com/
Tenacity Arms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenacity_firearms/
Mark's Pre-Fit Rifle Build: https://exomtngear.com/prefit
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