The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 131 | Camo vs Solids, DIY Breakfast, Taxidermy Pro Tip, First Sheep Hunt

We answer your listener questions on camouflage versus solids for hunting, the use of SIG's BDX system for scopes and rangefinders, how to fly with an Exo pack, and tips for a first-time sheep hunter. We also share a "pro tip" from a taxidermist, as well as a DIY breakfast recipe for your next backcountry adventure.
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Resourced mentioned in this episode:
- SIG KILO 3000 BDX: https://www.sigsauer.com/kilo3000bdx-10x42-mm.html
- Sea to Summit Duffle: https://seatosummit.com/products/sea-to-summit-duffle-bag
- Advice for Guided Hunts: https://exomtngear.com/guided
- DIY Breakfast Recipe: https://exomtngear.com/diybreakfast
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334 | Answering Your Bear Hunting Questions

Douglas Boze is a passionate bear hunter and author of some great books on bear hunting. He joins us on this podcast to answer your questions about bear hunting, including — What are the differences between hunting black bears in the fall and the spring? What should new bear hunters know? What should you look for when e-scouting for black bears? What is the best way to skin and care for bear hides in the field? What are the best ways to prepare bear meat? And much more...
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Doug's Book —The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting — https://amzn.to/34IwOJg
Doug's Book — No Bait, Just Bears — https://amzn.to/37kYKDV
Doug's Previous Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/115
Doug's Predator Calling App: https://ultimatepredatorcalls.com/
Doug's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bozeandbears/
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
More information on Washington's Spring Bear Closure: https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/wildlife-management/spring-bear-hunting-season-shut-down-again-in-washington-state
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MM 130 | Answering Your Calls

We're answering your listener calls. Leave us your audio question or message for a future show at: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry. All audio messages received before May 1st will be entered to win a custom, limited-edition Exo Mtn Gear + Chris Reeves knife.
Resources mentioned in this show...
- SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
- Arcade Belts: https://amzn.to/3aEIGuw
- Before & After Pack Fit: https://exomtngear.com/fitfix
- Exo's 30 Day Trial Period: https://exomtngear.com/warranty
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333 | Buying a Suppressor is Easier (and Faster) Than Ever

If you've been interested in a suppressor, but have been overwhelmed by the process involved to get one, there's good news. Not only has the process for legally obtaining a suppressor changed recently, but there are full-service providers to guide you in every step of the process. Today, we are speaking with Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central to discuss what's new with suppressor approvals — including how the wait times for approvals will be reduced, how Silencer Central can help you with everything from purchase a suppressor, to getting your barrel threaded, to guiding you through the approval process, to shipping your suppressor straight to your door.
Mark's experience hunting with a suppressor: https://exomtngear.com/suppressors
Watch — How To Buy A Silencer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EleeYFJYHdA
Silencer Central: https://www.silencercentral.com/
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MM 129 | Call Us! Plus, Budget Gear, Archery Tactics for Rifle Hunters, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your questions about transitioning from rifle hunting to archery hunting, the necessity of gaiters, budget gear, puffy jackets, and more...
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE...
- Kryptek Pack Pre-Orders: https://exomtngear.com/kryptek
- Steve & Mark's Budget Gear: https://exomtngear.com/budgetgear
- Decathlon Budget Puffy Jackets: https://www.decathlon.com/collections/hiking-down-jackets
- LL Bean Down Jackets: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/515023?page=mens-down-jackets&csp=f&bc=514963&start=1&viewCount=48&nav=ln-514963
- Puffy Jacket Comparison Spreadsheet: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/eltmdc/midweight_down_jacket_spreadsheet_belay_jacket/
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332 | Misconceptions About Guides & Guided Hunts

Colton Heward is both a do-it-yourself hunter and a professional hunting guide. He joins us on this episode to talk about the misconceptions that many hunters have about guided hunts, what life is like as a hunting guide, what makes a good hunter/client on a guided hunt, and much more...
Read Mark's article: "Going Guided — How To Select A Hunting Outfitter": https://exomtngear.com/guided
Connect with Colton Heward: https://www.instagram.com/muleycrazy89/
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MM 128 | Budget Rain Gear, Sharper Knives, Dry-Fire Practice

Steve & Mark talk about the criteria you should consider when selecting rain gear. They also discuss new gear they've tried recently for knife sharpening and dry-fire shooting practice.
Rain Gear Selection Criteria...
- Expected Exposure
- Required Durability
- Budget
- Activity Level
- Discretion — Noise & Color
- Packability — Weight & Bulk
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Knive Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/CanPez3PM2Q/
- WorkSharp Precision Adjust Elite: https://amzn.to/37ecxfL
- DFAT by DST Precision: http://www.dstprecision.net/
- Marmot Precip: https://amzn.to/3MyIyiO
- Outdoor Research Helium: https://amzn.to/3Mx9rDJ
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331 | A Portrait of the American Mountain Goat

"During three decades of field studies of North America's large mammals, the environmental and logistical challenges of none — not deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, or bears — compared with those I encountered learning about the mountain goat. The chasms and ramparts, the remoteness and weather are both physically and mentally taxing. Other field biologists have discovered the same, some under the harshest of conditions or across expanses of time."
This quote comes from the book, "Life on the Rocks: A Portrait of the American Mountain Goat," written by today's podcast guest, Bruce L. Smith.
Bruce has spent countless hours, days, weeks, and months studying mountain goats over his decades-long career. In today's episode, we speak with Bruce about the majestic mountain goat, to learn more about their history, habitat, behavior, and future conservation.
Read Mark's latest SEAK Adventure article: "On Hunting, Mountain Goats, Comfort & Complacency": https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/on-hunting-mountain-goats-comfort-complacency
"Life on the Rocks" Book: https://amzn.to/3FVczpe
Bruce's Other Books: https://amzn.to/3hqFRkW
Bruce's Website: http://brucesmithwildlife.com/
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MM 127 | Exo Pro Staff, My First Time _____, Your Gear Questions

Steve & Mark recap show season, discuss Exo Mtn Gear's Pro Staff, talk about a new "I remember my first time..." series coming to the podcast, share a listener-submitted tip about water filtration, and answer listener gear questions about tents for Alaska, the best budget tripod head, and more...
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Kodiak Video, Part 1: https://youtu.be/PyKOWpAEX3g
- Kodiak Video, Part 2: https://youtu.be/ZkFJWVGTdbo (Releasing evening of 02/28/22)
- XLR Chassis: https://xlrindustries.com/products/element_4-0_magnesium_chassis
- Range Meal Bar: https://rangemealbar.com/
- Katadyn Backpacking Filter: https://amzn.to/35bCPyz
- Katadyn Basecamp Filter: https://amzn.to/3M9HNfx
- Sirui VA-5 Video Head: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/lightweight-tripods/products/sirui-va-5-video-head
- Wiser Precision Nighthawk Pan Head: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/lightweight-tripods/products/wiser-precision-ph-170-nighthawk-ultralight-pan-head
- Slik 624 Carbon Fiber Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/lightweight-tripods/products/slik-624-pro-cf-professional-carbon-fiber-tripod
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330 | Shane Wise of Wiser Precision

Shooter, hunter, entrepreneur, and all-around good dude, Shane Wise, joins us to talk about how he started hunting (it is pretty hilarious), as well as how he started his business, Wiser Precision (https://www.WiserPrecision.com/).
Although we have been using Wiser Precision's Quick-StiX system for a couple of years now, we didn't know the man behind the product. In this conversation, we learn more about Shane's background and business. We discuss hunting, shooting, glassing, entrepreneurship, and more...
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