The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

261 | Lessons from 150 Days Across the West

Steve Evans (@__steve__evans__) just started hunting big game a couple of years ago, but he has already spent more than 150 days in the field across multiple western states hunting deer, elk, and other species.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Mark speaks with Steve about the unique experience he has, being both relatively new to big game hunting, while at the same time having the opportunity to spend so much time hunting and learning in just a couple of years.
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MM 86 | New Bows, Alaska for First-Timers, and... Poopy Diapers

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions about new-for-2021 bows, the pros and cons of long and short axle-length bows, how to shoot your bow effectively with a pack on, whether or not moose is a good species to hunt for a first trip to Alaska, and more.
Oh, and they get interrupted with a poopy diaper. #dadlife
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MM 85 | Is Ultralight Overrated?, Indoor Bow Practice, Flying Meat

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Is ultralight gear overrated? What's the best way to practice with your bow when you can only shoot at a few yards indoors? How was Mark's experience flying the meat home from his recent elk hunt?
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260 | DIY Kodiak Adventure — A Listener Story

Full-time job, wife, kids, no experience, and a worldwide pandemic. Those excuses didn't stop Jared and Eric from a DIY adventure for Sitka Blacktail Deer on Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Tune-in to hear how they planned this hunt, what it was like to hunt Alaska on their own, and more. Whether you are looking for specific tips on planning a trip, just wanting to hear a good hunting story, or are open to being challenged about planning your "dream" adventure...there's something in this show for you.
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MM 84 | Exo Black Friday Sale?, Dyneema vs Sil-Nylon, Changing Sleep Systems

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Steve and Mark also discuss the pros and cons of Sil-Nylon vs Dyneema/Cuben Fiber for shelters, what they do with their extra gear they're no longer testing/using, and how they make changes to their sleep systems for variable weather conditions.
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259 | Our Favorite ”Gear of the Year”

Steve & Mark discuss their favorite gear of the year in 2020. They also revisit their prior favorite gear from 2018 and 2019, and discuss how that gear is still performing for them today. No matter your budget, there's something in here for you...
See the whole list at: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/2020-gear-of-the-year
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MM 83 | Gear Care & Storage, Bow vs Rifle Divide, Meat Care in the Field

Steve and Mark answer listener questions about off-season gear care and storage, how they feel about hunting with a bow vs a rifle, tips they have for packaging meat while at camp, and more...
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258 | Hunting with Muzzlerloaders — How and Why to Get Started

Why you should consider hunting with a muzzleloader...and how to get started. In the episode with John McAdams from the Big Game Hunting Blog, we talk about the knowledge and gear needed to get started hunting with a muzzleloader. If you are like us and want to expand your opportunities to hunt, regardless of what weapon is in your hands, hunting with a muzzleloader can extend your season, open up new opportunities, and you also might find that you simply enjoy the challenge of hunting with a new weapon system.
Read — Why You Should Start Hunting With A Muzzleloader: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/start-hunting-with-a-muzzleloader
Read — How To Start Hunting With A Muzzleloader: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-start-hunting-with-a-muzzleloader
John's Big Game Hunting Blog: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/
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MM 82 | Binos with Ballistics, Predicting Mountian Weather, Bivy vs Hammock

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on the SIG KILO3000 Binoculars, addressing their range-finding and ballistic solving abilities (https://www.sigsauer.com/products/electro-optics/rangefinders/kilo3000/).
They also discuss which bivy they use, and answer a listener question about using bivy vs a hammock setup.
Finally, they discuss the tools they use to get accurate weather forecasts for backcountry locations, including the "pinpoint" feature at forecast.weather.gov (Example: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.6076&lon=-116.1934).
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257 | One Listener’s Challenge (What will you do?)

We are in a time of year where many hunting seasons are wrapping-up soon and we head into the holidays, cold and dark winters, days, and often, a time where we let things slip. But it doesn't have to be that way. You don't have to wait for a "new year" or next hunting season to commit yourself. A commitment to challenging yourself — be that physically, mentally, or in some other way.
In today's show, we hear from a listener, Curt, and how he challenged himself this year. Hear what he did, what he learned, and what advice he has for you.
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