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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Episodes
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Steve & Mark recently filled both of their bear tags on the first evening of what was meant to be a 4-day backpack hunt. In this episode, they discuss the hunt story, lessons learned along the way, and more.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Mark and Emory have an unscripted, informal conversation and chat through a variety of topics. They talk about Emory's position that quilts are the most over-rated piece of backpacking gear, and Mark talks about why he LOVES his quilt. They also debate fleece vs merino for mid-layers, down vs synthetic for insulation, and more.
Most importantly, they discuss the "traps" of gear, the importance of figuring out what works for YOU, and the sunk-cost fallacy of continuing to use gear that doesn't actually work, and why getting to a place where you're not focused on gear is the best place to be.
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Emory's Course, "Learn How to Backpack" — https://www.learnhowtobackpack.com/
Connect with Emory...
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emory_by_land/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmoryByLand/videos
- Podcast: https://wavve.link/By-Land-Podcast
- Website: https://byland.co/
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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on a variety of topics. We discuss the use of trekking poles for training, the use of poles while hunting, how to manage trekking poles and weapon access, what is required to legally travel and hunt with a suppressor, the benefits and use of Exo's frame-height extensions on the K3 Frame, and some last-minute advice for a new backpack hunter.
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Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Frame Extension Video: https://bit.ly/K3Extn
- How to use Trekking Poles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXXRp-yvLeM
- Quick-Access with Exo Rifle Carrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGfqwvkgP5s
- Traveling with a Suppressor: https://www.silencercentral.com/blog/traveling-with-a-suppressor-silencer-central/
- Podcasts on Suppressors: https://exomtngear.com/search?q=suppressor
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Gun writer and podcaster, Joseph von Benedikt, makes his fourth appearance on the podcast to talk about a variety of topics. We discuss Joseph's wet-aging process for venison and his favorite way to prepare and cook wild game. We learn about his experience hunting Kodiak from a boat this past fall. And, of course, we dive into some rifle-related topics, including vintage firearms, and what bullet Mark should use for his upcoming mountain goat hunt.
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Connect with Joseph on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/, or via email: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com
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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
On this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions on weighted pack training, dealing with ticks on spring hunts, how to spot more bears, why mechanical broadheads may not penetrate, and more...
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Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Corner Crossing Ruling: https://wyofile.com/jury-finds-four-corner-crossing-hunters-not-guilty-of-trespass/
- Compressing an Exo Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBmi5MtiVG0
- Free Training Plan Info: https://exomtngear.com/train and the plan PDF: https://bit.ly/ExoTrainingPlan
- Permethrin Clothing Spray: https://amzn.to/3kyrYme
- Bear Hunting Tactics Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/334
Email Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Mark goes solo to answer frequent listener questions on topics and gear that he has personal experience with...
- Why did you build a 7SAUM instead of a 28 Nosler, 280 Ackley Improved, or 7mm RemMag?
- Should left-handed shooters use left-handed bolt action rifles, or is using a right-handed bolt gun ok? What left-handed bolt action would you recommend?
- What should I do if I really want to hunt mountain goats but live in a state where there are no goat hunting opportunities?
- What as your experience been with your Katabatic Quilt? Is the temperature rating accurate? Have you used it below that rated temperature?
- And numerous questions related to Mark's use of "The One" tent from Gossamer Gear, as well as the Arcteryx Atom LT jacket.
Resourced mentioned in this show...
- Non-Resident Goat Hunts: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/where-to-hunt-mountain-goats
- Mark's Tikka Build: https://exomtngear.com/tikka
- Katabatic Alsek Quilt: https://katabaticgear.com/products/alsek-ultralight-quilt
- Gossamer Gear “The One”: https://www.gossamergear.com/products/the-one
- Arcteryx Atom LT: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/atom-lt-hoody
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
This episode is all about rifle actions. We are joined by Mike Lee from Defiance Machine to understand how rifle actions are made, the differences between factory and custom rifle actions, how the action affects accuracy in a rifle system, the difference between tolerance and clearance, the best coatings for actions, Defiance's best action for backcountry hunters, and much more.
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Connect with Defiance Machine...
- Website: https://defiancemachine.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defiancemachine/
- Email: sales@defiancemachine.com
- Call: 406-756-2727
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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
On this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions on pack selection, budget hunting clothes, how to plan an out-of-state hunt, the pros/cons of lighted nocks and mechanical broadheads, and more...
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Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Uno Card Game for Backpacking: https://amzn.to/39gcRLU
- Exo Pack Volume Comparison Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_VKnXgRFwY
- Listener Story Podcast Episodes: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/tagged/listener-story
- TSS Episode 12: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/tss-12
- Wrangler Outdoor Pants: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-s-Outdoor-Zip-Cargo-Pant/853164485
- Condor Grid Fleece: https://amzn.to/3vwcN1R
- How to Plan an Out-of-State Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-plan-an-out-of-state-backpack-hunt
- "Becoming A Backpack Hunter" Book: https://amzn.to/2ZIlN5s
- Podcast on Tags, Draws, and Point Systems: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/269
- Idaho's Changes on Lighted Nocks & Mechanical Broadheads: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/2022-big-game-seasons-and-rules-now-available
Email Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
When you hear about hunting in Texas, you may think of fenced private lands, feeders, and box blinds. But there are some big adventures to be had in the deep south. In this episode, Stephen West joins us to talk about his work as a guide in Texas and Mexico. Whether it is chasing Aoudad in West Texas, Carmen deer in the Chinati Mountains, or Mule Deer in Sonora, Stephen is a year-round guide that lives for adventure.
Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen__west/
West of Texas TV: https://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/show/west-of-texas/81973
Desert Safaris: http://www.desertsafaris.net/
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Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
On today's Monday Minute episode, we answer your listener questions:
- Are the new Prana Zion pants as good as the old ones?
- What is the best do-it-all Exo pack?
- Is Mark using a down or synthetic sleeping bag for his mountain goat hunt in Southeast Alaska?
- What are the differences between controlled vs over-the-counter elk hunts in Idaho?
- What are the best tools and materials to have available for backcountry bow repair?
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$100 OFF EXO BLEMISH PACKS: https://exomtngear.com/blemish
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- onX Article on Corner Crossing: https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/corner-crossing-report
- Enlightened Equipment Synthetic Quilts: https://enlightenedequipment.com/synthetic/
- Synthetic Sleeping Bags: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/kelvin-aerolite-30-sleeping-bag/lead, https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/forte-mens, https://www.mountainhardwear.com/search?q=lamina
- Get Your Bow Ready for the Backcountry: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/get-your-bow-ready-for-the-backcountry
- Nock On Archery How-To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7R4NIWF5Ns
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