The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

271 | Behind the Scenes at Exo with Patrick Kelly

Patrick and his wife sold everything they owned, left the Northeast, and headed West without a specific place or plan in mind. Months later, they settled in Boise, Idaho. Patrick walked into Exo HQ and began building packs part-time. Here we are, a few years later, and Patrick is an integral part of the Exo Mtn Gear family. Tune in to hear more about Patrick's story traveling the US, his work at Exo Mtn Gear, and his recent mountain goat hunt.
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270 | Alaskan Guide & Pilot, Dwayne Magnusson

Our guest in this episode, Dwayne Magnusson, is an outfitter, guide, and pilot in Alaska. As owner and operator of Magnusson Alaskan Outfitters, Dwayne has vast experience hunting and flying in Alaska for a multitude of species. This past fall, Steve hunted with Dwayne on his sheep hunt.
We speak with Dwayne about his experience, the lessons he has learned, what he sees hunters get right (and wrong!) when it comes to hunting in the mountains, and much more.
Contact Dwayne: https://huntmao.com/
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MM 95 | Hunting Socialism. Issues with Fixed-Blades. What you don’t know.

Steve & Mark answer listener questions about broadhead flight, the issue of "not knowing what you don't know", and why Steve said that socialism is now a part of hunting. As always, these informal episodes are meant to answer your questions, so send us your ideas and feedback to podcast@exomtngear.com

269 | Tag Draws, Preference Points, and Hunting Opportunity

It is the time of year where many of us are starting to apply for tags in various states. Some of us have a tried-and-true strategy that include spreadsheets of our points for each state and species, while others of us are still scratching our heads and trying to figure out how to make our way through each state's confusing maze of rules for tag applications, points, deadlines, and fine-print.
Whether you are a seasoned player in the game of points and draws or a first-time hunter just looking for a place to start, there's something for you in this podcast episode with Jerrod Lile of Huntin Fool.
We can't answer every question on every species and every state in this podcast, but we do discuss a TON of helpful information about different states, their application and point systems, and how to develop an application strategy for YOUR unique hunting goals.
Draw Deadlines: https://www.huntinfool.com/resources/draw-deadlines
Draw Cost Calculator: https://www.huntinfool.com/license-application-service/cost-calculator
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MM 94 | Archery Q&A and Cold-Weather Hiking

Steve & Mark answer several listener questions on archery and bowhunting-related topics that cover bow-sight pin size and selection, arrow selection and setup, and broadhead performance on game. They also chat a bit about their cold-weather hiking from the weekend.
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268 | Hunting Lessons from a Marine Fighter Pilot and Mountaineer

These lessons from a Marine fighter pilot, mountaineer, and backcountry hunter will change how you hunt. Our guest, Dave, shares lessons and specific "sayings" that came from decades of experience and unending curiosity. If you apply these sayings to your hunts, it will no doubt make you a more effective hunter.
Read Mark's takeaway's from this podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/5-sayings-that-will-change-how-you-hunt
Podcast Logo Gear: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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MM 93 | Hiking in the Dark, Death Hike Prep, Boots, Quilts, and More…

Steve & Mark answer listener questions about hiking in the dark, their Death Hike prep, and gear. There are also some funny stories along the way.
Share your question or feedback: podcast@exomtngear.com
Exo Blog: https://exomtngear.com/blog
Gear Lists: https://exomtngear.com/inmypack
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267 | Hunting Lethality — How Do Animals Die?

As hunters, we should know how to quickly and cleanly kill the animals we pursue. Not just how to choose a bullet or broadhead. Or how to place a projectile "in the vitals". We should understand the animal's physiological systems and how to affect those systems to cause death.
In this episode, we speak with Hornady's Lead Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, to understand how, exactly, animals die. We eventually work our way into talking about the performance of projectiles — such as expansion and penetration — but the primary purpose of this episode is to provide a foundational understanding of physiological systems and how to affect those systems to cause death.
Whether you hunt with bullets, broadheads, or both — you will find great value in the information shared in this episode.
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MM 92 | Three Years and No Elk..Help! Plus, 6.5 PRC vs Creedmoor

Steve & Mark answer an email from a listener that has been hunting elk for 3 years, but has never seen an elk and has only heard bugling on one day.
They also end up chatting about 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 Creedmoor. Mark will post his article on why he chose the 6.5 Creedmoor over the 6.5 PRC...
Get the article in your Inbox on Wednesday (02/03/21): https://exomtngear.com/newsletter. Or check the blog after Wednesday: https://exomtngear.com/blog
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266 | A Vegan’s Elk Hunting Journey (And Yoga with Rifles)

Our guest on this episode, Randy, is a vegan turned elk hunter. We hear about Randy's transition into hunting. What it was like to kill his first elk. How he uses yoga to shoot his rifle (kidding...kind of). And much more!
Are you interested in the elk hunting course we discussed in this show? Use the code "EXO20" to save $20 on the University of Elk Hunting online course at https://elk101.com/onlinecourse. As a member of the course, you will also get access to a discount on all Exo Mtn Gear purchases.
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