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
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Brad Carter of Altitude Outdoors joins us to tell the story of his sheep hunt, how things didn't work out as planned, and what he learned along the way. Whether you hunt sheep or not, there are many things you can learn from the story of this hunt and we are excited to share it with you.
Connect with Brad...
- https://altitudeoutdoors.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/bcarter307/
Connect with us...
- podcast@exomtngear.com
- https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Jake is back and joins Steve & Mark to answer listener questions. But first, we discuss the "big smelly surprise" that Jake recently received for his 21st birthday.
Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Kyle Kamp joins Mark for an unscripted discussion. Being that Kyle is a nutritionist, Mark couldn't help but ask some nutrition and backcountry food-related questions, but they also talk more deeply about habits and discipline in general. They also discuss Kyle's journey as a new big game hunter, the best way to learn from experienced hunters, how to ask simple questions, and much more...
Free Backcountry Fuel Guide: https://exomtngear.com/nutrition
Connect with Kyle: https://v2pnutrition.com/
Contact us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Simple Overnight Oats...
- Mix equal parts Old Fashion Oats and Milk of your choice. (Mark uses 3/4c oats and 3/4 unsweetened almond milk)
- Add scoop of protein powder (Mark uses https://amzn.to/3chna1d)
- Shake oats, powder, and milk together
- Refrigerate overnight
- In the morning, just before eating, add toppings or mix-ins of your choice. (Mark add a small amount protein granola and peanut butter, but other good options are fruit, nuts/seeds, etc)
- Mix and enjoy
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Steve and Mark answer several listener questions about processing and packing-out elk. They discuss packing the antlers first or last, when to use a bone saw, how to remove the inner tenderloins when using the gutless method, and how to develop a pack-out plan. They also answer another question about scope choices and custom turrets vs range-finding binoculars.
Share your question: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Chris Way is a well-rounded adventurer, explorer, climber, shooter, and much more. Recently, Chris developed a specific target and shooting drill to assess his true accuracy capabilities with a rifle and also track his shooting performance and improvement over time. While he developed this protocol for his needs as a precision rifle competitor, the protocol is extremely relevant to us, as hunters. Tune in to hear more about how you can shoot this drill, assess your true accuracy, and track your performance leading up to your next hunt. Best of all, this protocol is accessible to everyone and only requires a 100-yard range and a simple paper target you can print at home.
Learn more: https://riflekraft.com/
Connect with Chris: http://instagram.com/gunaroundthesun/
Contact us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on ultralight optics support (tripods and monopods), follow-up feedback from last week's budget spotting scope topic, and share some stories from hunts that humbled them. They also briefly chat about DIY Dehydrated meals, which was covered in-depth on Episode 129.
Connect with us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Ultralight Optics Support...
- https://tricerusa.com
- https://kestrelglassingsystems.com/
- https://www.wiserprecision.com/
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Have you been curious about getting into reloading for your hunting rifle, but been too confused or overwhelmed to get started? We've been there!
Tune-in as Mark chats with aspiring reloader, Kyle, and shares advice on how to get setup with reloading gear on a modest budget. Mark and Kyle share the same goal of keeping their reloading process simple, while still achieving great precision.
Want more info on the ideas and gear discussed in this show, check out this article: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/reloading-gear-for-precision-hunting
Contact us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Steve & Mark answer listener questions about "pack hacks", recommendations for budget spotting scopes, comparisons on NL Pure and EL Range TA binos from Swarovski, other range-finding binocular options for rifle hunting, and hauling moose quarters.
Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com
https://exomtngear.com/
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Jake takes over as host of the podcast and interviews Steve & Mark with your questions about Exo Mtn Gear. Aside from talking about the company, they also answer some fun questions that were submitted, such as their worse backcountry poop experience, who is "the big spoon" when they share a tent, and more. They ran out of time, so Jake will be back on a future Monday Minute to ask more of the fun questions you guys submitted.
PS — There is a BIG surprise at the end!
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Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
We continue our Behind the Scenes at Exo Mtn Gear podcast series with Jake Havlicek. As a teenager, Jake started building packs part-time in the summer. Now, several years later, Jake is a full-time employee and an integral part of the Exo team. We discuss Jake's journey working at Exo, his growth as a hunter, and much more.
In tomorrow's episode (#273), Jake takes over as host of the podcast, so tune back in to hear him interview Steve and Mark.
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