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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May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
1hr 12 min
After returning from the mountains for a spring bear hunt, Steve & Mark recaps the ups-and-downs of the hunt, and also share their thoughts on some of the new gear they used for this trip. (Be sure to tune-in for a bonus segment on Dinosaur Legos.)
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Alpine Ranch Meals: https://alpineranch.net/
- Chili Mac Recipe: https://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/08/chili-mac.html
- Half-Gallon Zip-Loc Bags: https://amzn.to/3WEq4T8
- 10 Day Sheep Packing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGoT3QqmkM
- Jetboil Stash: https://amzn.to/3qlvKpm
- Sitting Pad: https://amzn.to/3OFDD2W
- Hydrapak Filter: https://amzn.to/3WDfXhC
- Revic BR4: https://www.revicoptics.com/br4-rangefinder
- Outdoor Vitals Fortius 1P: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/fortius-1p-ultralight-trekking-pole-backpacking-tent
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May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
24 min
As Steve & Mark head into the mountains for a spring bear hunt, they chat about the plan for the hunt and also answer your listener questions on spotting scopes, tripods, dehydrated meals, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Spotting Scope Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtGgKQnz0Y
- Swarovski ATS 65 25-50: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
- Carbon Fiber Center Tube for Slik 624/634: https://amzn.to/3MHUCAa
- Carbon Fiber Handle for Sirui VA-5: https://www.aziakequipment.com/product-page/carbonhandle
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May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
1hr 12 min
Cameron joins us to share the story of his successful backpack deer hunt from this past fall. Hunting his home state of California, Cameron had to overcome low deer density, pressure from hunters and outdoor recreationists, and more. Beyond the story of the hunt itself, Cameron shares some helpful insights from the success and struggles of his hunting journey over the years.
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May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
29 min
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, including a follow-up about cooking dehydrated for freeze-dried meals in Zip-Loc bags, a free tool to find and compare rifle cartridges for your hunting goals, how to prepare for a sheep hunt, the best shelter choice for Alaska, and insuring your investment hunting gear against theft.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- "A Wild Winter Sheep Hunt" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/396
- Free Training Program: https://exomtngear.com/train
- "Backwards Thinking & Ballistics" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/393
- Cartridge Selection & Comparison Tool: http://www.hagueandsons.com/what-cartridge-should-you-be-shooting/
- Firearm, Optic, & Gear Insurance: https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms & https://collectinsure.com/guns/
- K4 PACK SYSTEMS: https://exomtngear.com/K4
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May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
55 min
We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.
Today, we are speaking Erik and Jason — two friends that are headed to New Zealand. They will be hunting numerous species in New Zealand, as well as spending some time exploring the country with the families. In this conversation we learn about their planning and preparation for the trip, what they are expecting out of the experience, and much more.
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May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
26 min
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about camping styles for elk hunting, if they have found a backpacking stove better than Jetboil, how to backpack and adjust your pack if you have a bad back, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- "BASE, SPIKE, OR BIVY?" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/217
- MTN Gear Bipods: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Spartan ARCA Adapter: https://javelinbipod.com/products/classic-arca-adapter
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K4 PACK SYSTEMS — exomtngear.com/K4
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
1hr 17 min
Curt joins us to tell the story of his solo buffalo hunt on an Alaskan island, which he completed this past fall. This is obviously a very unique hunting opportunity and experience. The hunt story is not only entertaining, there are also lessons to be learned from Curt's experience.
Curt's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/257
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Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
39 min
Jakey is back! We finally had a chance to record the second episode of our new "Final Friday" series. Jake is joined by Mark to recap what they've been up to this past month and chat about the recent trip Jake made out to hang out Mark and his family, Hushin's "Brush for Bucks" event, Jake's rifle build, hunting plans for this 2023 season, future plans for the Final Friday Podcast, and more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Brush For Bucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBmqi__0RIU
- Savage 110 Ultralight 6.5 PRC: https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577
- Berger 140 gr. Elite Hunter: https://bergerbullets.com/product/6-5-mm-140-grain-elite-hunter/
- Patriot Valley Arms Jet Blast: https://patriotvalleyarms.com/jet-blast-muzzle-brake/
- XLR Element 4.0 Magnesium Chassis: https://xlrindustries.com/products/element_4-0_magnesium_chassis
- Huntin' Fool: https://www.huntinfool.com/
- Mtn Gear Bipod: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Podcast of Steve and Mark's 2022 Bear Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/343
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K4 PACK SYSTEMS — https://exomtngear.com/K4
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
1hr 18 min
Tanner joins us to tell the story of his elk hunt from this past fall. For his first elk season, Tanner was able to hunt archery and rifle seasons for elk in Montana. His experience involved a lot of ups and downs, lessons learned, and ultimately some luck that led to his success on his first elk hunt.
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Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
50 min
We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.
Today, we are speaking with Caleb about his upcoming spring bear hunt in Idaho. As a regular guy from Texas, Caleb got some exposure to western hunting, then made some big life changes to allow him to start hunting the mountains. We discuss that background and then chat about the plan for his first western hunt, the upcoming spring bear adventure in Idaho.
Answering Caleb's previous questions on a Monday Minute episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-171
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