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 Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Dropped-off alone, deep in the remote Alaskan wilderness. A listener of the podcast, Jake, joins us today to share an amazing moose hunting adventure story. We hear about the unexpected way this hunt unfolded, the challenges of killing and caring for a moose while solo, and much more.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
While on COVID quarantine, Mark chats with Tyler Boschma to answer listener questions about hunting solo in Grizzly country, how to spend your time wisely when you have two different hunting opportunities that occur at the same time, and if September rifle elk hunts are potentially too good to be true.
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Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Jerrod Lile of the Huntin Fool joins us to outline what’s new for 2022 when it comes to hunting regulations, tag opportunities, and the draw process for western states. We discuss changes in non-resident tag allocations, trail camera bans, and much more.
Our previous episode with Jerrod, “Tag Draws, Preference Points, and Hunting Opportunity” can be found here: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/269
Free Resources from the Huntin Fool…
- 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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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
This story has it all... Challenge & Adventure, the Exploration of Personal Limits, Dealing with the Unexpected, Making Memories with Family & Friends, as well as both Inspirational & Practical Wisdom.
Tune in to hear about the Father-Daughter sheep adventure that Steve & Jessica got to share this past fall.
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Exo Mtn Gear Instagram: https://instagram.com/huntbackcountry
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Will Exo ever make hunting clothing? How come Exo doesn't offer a bino harness? Does Exo have plans to make a pack rain cover? Can you make a hipbelt-mounted Nalgene holder for my Exo pack? Will Exo make a pack for whitetail hunting in the future?
These are common questions. And we love that people want to see more from Exo Mtn Gear. That said, the answer to many of these questions is, "no." That answer often surprises people. After all...
Shouldn't Exo want to sell more products?
In this episode, Steve & Mark talk about Exo's business model, why they're focused on staying small, and what products you can expect from them in the future.
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Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Jared set out from Missouri, by himself, to arrow a bull elk in Colorado. He accomplished that mission, and today we discuss how he made it happen, what challenges he faced along the way, and what lessons you can learn from his experience.
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Happy New Year! Join Steve & Mark on this Monday Minute episode as they discuss the "one thing" in 2022 that you should consider (and share!). They also talk about their hunting plans for 2022, where they (Exo Mtn Gear) will be in person soon, how they choose boots for cold weather, and more.
Mentioned in this episode...
- Share your ONE THING: podcast@exomtngear.com
- Get updates from Mark's new article series: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
- Hunt Expo: https://huntexpo.com/
- PNW Sportsmen's Show: https://www.thesportshows.com/shows/pacific-northwest/
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Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
How do you store and secure your hunting rifles? Is the "safe" that you're using actually providing the protection that you think it is? Having personally wrestled with these questions, we were interested to explore some ideas and products that offered alternative solutions, and honestly, an entirely different way of thinking about firearm storage and security.
We are joined by Tom Kubinec of SecureIt Gun Storage to learn more about the firearm storage industry, common misconceptions about gun safes, and why SecureIt takes a different approach than most companies when it comes to offering solutions for storage and security.
Learn more about SecureIt: https://www.secureitgunstorage.com/
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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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