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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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
A listener of the podcast, Matthew, joins us to share the story of how he turned free work into a free elk hunt. Matthew volunteered his time and energy to an Outfitter in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, and when he earned the right to hunt the Wilderness for himself, he killed his first elk.
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Steve & Mark answer listener questions, including: Are our gear reviews sponsored? What is the best rain gear for Kodiak? What do they do at the end of hunting season? What was their best memory and most important lesson learned this past year? And more...
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout the year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally.
In this episode, Steve & Mark share the best gear they used in 2021...
Gear of the Year: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/2021-gear-of-the-year
Exo Experience Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/experience
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
We answer YOUR questions about our recent Sitka Blacktail hunt on Kodiak Island. In this episode, Steve, Mark, and Jake chat through a wide variety of questions that were submitted, including:
- What time of year to hunt Kodiak.
- Going DIY vs Guide.
- Hunting with a rifle or a bow.
- The best dates to hunt the rut.
And many, many more...
Listent to Part 1: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/318
Foxtail Lodge: www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
This episode is all about tracking deer. Our guest, Hal Blood, is an expert tracker from the "Big Woods" of Maine. If you're not familiar with the hunting culture of Maine's Big Woods, we discuss that, and learn tracking tips from Hal that will help you — no matter what species you are hunting, or where you may be attempting to track them. Most of the tracking discussion is focused on late-season hunts when snow is on the ground, but even if that specific context doesn't apply to your hunts, you will still learn a lot about tracking techniques and animal behavior.
Resources from Hal Blood...
- Book — Hunting Big Woods Bucks: Secrets of Tracking and Stalking Whitetails — https://amzn.to/3o4otXg
- Website — https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/
- Podcast — https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/podcast
- YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/user/bigwoodsbucks1
EXO EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/experience
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Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Starting NOW (11/22/21), and for a limited-time while supplies last, you can save 15% OFF site-wide on all Exo Mtn Gear products for our once-a-year sale: https://ExoMtnGear.com
We're back from Kodiak! In this show, Steve, Mark, and Jake recap their recent Sitka Blacktail deer hunt. They share some of the many stories from the trip. All-in-all, 8 guys were on the hunt, 14 bucks were killed, and time was also spent fishing and duck hunting.
Foxtail Lodge: https://www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/
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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Justin & Garret of Top Priority Hunting join us to talk about their elk hunt from this fall, the lessons they've learned as archery elk hunters that started pursuing elk with a rifle, the differences and similarities of hunting elk in September vs October, and much more. Whether you hunt elk with a bow, rifle, or both, you'll enjoy this episode.
NOTE! — The "Guess the Score" Giveaway mentioned in this episode has been put on hold, due to a last-minute change of plans. We will follow-up with a new giveaway opportunity on the Top Priority Instagram as soon as possible, so please still check out their profile below...
Top Priority Instagram: https://instagram.com/toppriorityhunting
Top Priority YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TopPriorityHunting
EXO EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/experience
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Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Mark answers a bunch of listener questions that have come in on rifles, cartridges, suppressors, and related topics. Topics include: rifle shooting positions, scope selection and comparisons, why he changed from the 30-06, why he built a 7 SAUM, what suppressor length is best, and much more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Shooting Position Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV4Z-R7NNXs
- Mark's 6.5 Creedmoor: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/creedmoor-vs-prc
- Mark's Tikka Build: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-custom-tikka-rifle, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/suppressed-tikka-update
- What to know about suppressors for hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/hunting-with-a-suppressor-lessons-learned
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Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Matt Mullins joins the podcast to talk about the American Gear Guide, his diverse experience in the outdoors and how that relates to hunting, and to share the story of his recent elk hunt where he killed his first archery bull — a non-typical giant in Utah. Whether you want to learn more about supporting American Made gear, some thoughts on the deeper meaning of hunting and connecting with non-hunters, or just hear a great elk hunting story — you'll enjoy this episode.
American Gear Guide
- https://americangearguide.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/americangearguide/
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Steve, Mark & Jake are heading to Kodiak, Alaska. In advance of that hunt, they answer some of your questions about hunting Blacktail in Kodiak, dealing with bears, rifle vs bowhunting, optics, and more.
We'll recap this hunt in a follow-up podcast, so be sure to let us know if you have questions about this hunt: podcast@exomtngear.com
EXO EXPERIENCE CONTEST: https://exomtngear.com/experience
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