The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 98 | Antlers First or Last? One-Trip or Not? Custom Scope Turret or RF Binos?

Steve and Mark answer several listener questions about processing and packing-out elk. They discuss packing the antlers first or last, when to use a bone saw, how to remove the inner tenderloins when using the gutless method, and how to develop a pack-out plan. They also answer another question about scope choices and custom turrets vs range-finding binoculars.
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275 | Your True Accuracy and Shooting Standards with Chris Way

Chris Way is a well-rounded adventurer, explorer, climber, shooter, and much more. Recently, Chris developed a specific target and shooting drill to assess his true accuracy capabilities with a rifle and also track his shooting performance and improvement over time. While he developed this protocol for his needs as a precision rifle competitor, the protocol is extremely relevant to us, as hunters. Tune in to hear more about how you can shoot this drill, assess your true accuracy, and track your performance leading up to your next hunt. Best of all, this protocol is accessible to everyone and only requires a 100-yard range and a simple paper target you can print at home.
Learn more: https://riflekraft.com/
Connect with Chris: http://instagram.com/gunaroundthesun/
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MM 97 | Humbled by Hunts, Dehydrating Meals, Ultralight Optics Support,

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on ultralight optics support (tripods and monopods), follow-up feedback from last week's budget spotting scope topic, and share some stories from hunts that humbled them. They also briefly chat about DIY Dehydrated meals, which was covered in-depth on Episode 129.
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Ultralight Optics Support...
- https://tricerusa.com
- https://kestrelglassingsystems.com/
- https://www.wiserprecision.com/

274 | Essential Reloading Gear for the Precision Rifle Hunter

Have you been curious about getting into reloading for your hunting rifle, but been too confused or overwhelmed to get started? We've been there!
Tune-in as Mark chats with aspiring reloader, Kyle, and shares advice on how to get setup with reloading gear on a modest budget. Mark and Kyle share the same goal of keeping their reloading process simple, while still achieving great precision.
Want more info on the ideas and gear discussed in this show, check out this article: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/reloading-gear-for-precision-hunting
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MM 96 | Pack Hacks, Budget Spotter Issues, Binos for Rifle Hunting

Steve & Mark answer listener questions about "pack hacks", recommendations for budget spotting scopes, comparisons on NL Pure and EL Range TA binos from Swarovski, other range-finding binocular options for rifle hunting, and hauling moose quarters.
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273 | Behind the Scenes at Exo — Q&A

Jake takes over as host of the podcast and interviews Steve & Mark with your questions about Exo Mtn Gear. Aside from talking about the company, they also answer some fun questions that were submitted, such as their worse backcountry poop experience, who is "the big spoon" when they share a tent, and more. They ran out of time, so Jake will be back on a future Monday Minute to ask more of the fun questions you guys submitted.
PS — There is a BIG surprise at the end!
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272 | Behind the Scenes at Exo with Jake Havlicek

We continue our Behind the Scenes at Exo Mtn Gear podcast series with Jake Havlicek. As a teenager, Jake started building packs part-time in the summer. Now, several years later, Jake is a full-time employee and an integral part of the Exo team. We discuss Jake's journey working at Exo, his growth as a hunter, and much more.
In tomorrow's episode (#273), Jake takes over as host of the podcast, so tune back in to hear him interview Steve and Mark.
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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