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 Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
As Steve and Mark prepare to hunt sheep and elk with a rifle for the first time this fall, they seek the wisdom of former hunting guide, previous podcast guest, and full-time gun writer, Joseph von Benedikt.
Joseph answers their questions on bullet selection, shot placement, field support and shooting positions, and much more.
Connect with Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/
Have a question for a future show?... podcast@exomtngear.com
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
We, as hunters, spend a lot of time, effort, energy, and money to put ourselves into positions where we have an opportunity to shoot the animal we are pursuing. When that moment comes together, can you hold it together and make a good shot? Whether you have a bow or rifle in your hands, how do you ensure that you make the most of that opportunity you have worked so hard to create?
Our guest, Joel Turner, shares what he has learned — through experience AND research — about how to shoot effectively when it matters most.
ShotIQ: https://www.shotiq.com/
Exo Pack Systems: https://exomtngear.com/k3
Podcast Contact: podcast@exomtngear.com
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Steve & Mark discuss training for hunting, shooting supports for rifles, how to hike heavy, their favorite backcountry bourbon choice, and much more.
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Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
What does it take to kill an elk TODAY? What about elk hunting has changed in the past 5-10 years? Those are just a couple of the many questions we ask Corey Jacobsen on this episode. Other questions address e-scouting, dealing with hunting pressure, hunting post-run bulls, and much, much more.
Use "EXO20" to SAVE $20 on the University of Elk Hunting Online Course at https://Elk101.com/onlinecourse/
Watch the Destination Elk video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIueboMHMn2PV1vWDEfZuDsdtsHqqLVL
Exo Mtn Gear Pack Systems: https://exomtngear.com/k3
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Steve surprises Mark with a hunt announcement, and then they discuss listener questions on pack comfort issues, keeping a clean camp, where to look for deer, and more...
Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com
Links for gear mentioned in this episode:
- Arcade Belt: https://amzn.to/2P23qlT
- Reloading Mounts: https://inlinefabrication.com/
- Scent-Free Bags: https://loksak.myshopify.com/collections/opsak/
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Our guest on this episode, Baxter, filled 3 elk tags in his first 4 years elk hunting. Part of the reason for his success is some of his outside-the-box thinking, which you'll hear about in this episode. If you're looking to fill an elk tag this fall, this conversation will help you think through some tactics and strategies to consider for your hunt.
Visit Baxter's website at: https://www.baxterbowman.com/
Learn more about the podcast: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
We announce a soon-coming giveaway and answer listener questions about breaking-down elk, how to best load head and horns on your pack, discuss follow-up questions on Mark's experience with his new suppressor, and talk through what gear changes for 1-3 day hunts vs 5-7 day hunts.
Share your question for the next show: podcast@exomtngear.com
Exo Videos: https://youtube.com/ExoMountainGear
Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Josh Kirchner joins us to talk about his journey becoming a mule deer hunter, and the Struggles & Success he has encountered along the way. From desert bucks in Arizona to high-country mule deer in the Rockies, Josh has some enjoyable stories and helpful lessons to share with you today.
Connect with Josh…
- Book: https://amzn.to/2B565rw
- Website: https://dialedinhunter.com
- Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ItIjVnltPYvPWohOPk0dQ
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dialedinhunter
Have a question for the show? Email podcast@exomtngear.com
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Bob & Jeff from PNWild join us to talk about hunting mule deer in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest.
Connect with PNWild...
- https://pnwild.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/pnwild
- https://instagram.com/pnwild_
Have a question for the show? Email podcast@exomtngear.com
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
We conclude the How to Hunt Mule Deer podcast series with this in-depth episode on alternate tactics for mule deer hunting. Our guest, Robby Denning, is an extremely dedicated mule deer hunter, with decades of experience. Robby is the author of "Hunting Big Mule Deer" and joins us to discuss still-hunting, tracking, ambush hunting, and other tactics to hunt mule deer "beyond spot-and-stalk".
Robby's Book: https://amzn.to/30esQBM
Robby's Blog: https://www.rokslide.com/author/robby-denning/
Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com