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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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
For all of us at Exo, the experience is the most important part of the hunt.
The experience may be the thrill of an elk bugling, the stalking of an unknowing mule deer, an epic sunrise from a mountain vista, the challenge of pushing through difficult conditions and testing your limits, a heavy pack-out at the end of a successful hunt, and even all of the pre-planning that happens leading up to a backcountry adventure.
Join us in the Exo Experience contest by sharing the favorite moments of your hunt...
https://ExoMtnGear.com/Experience
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On this episode, Steve & Mark also talk about Steve's upcoming Bighorn Sheep hunt, and answer your listener questions on...
- Getting over failure and setbacks.
- Dealing with the mental struggle and guilt of leaving family for hunts.
- If it's too late to start bowhunting at mid-life.
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Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed Rob's previous appearance on the podcast and had to get him back for more. In his first episode with us (https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/177), Rob discussed his history as a mountaineer and how he confronted risk, fear, and discomfort.
In this conversation, we learn more about Rob's background as a mountaineer, how that background influenced his product design philosophy, the unique benefits of Spartan's product offerings, and some practical tips for shooting in the mountains.
*** EXO EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY ***
Visit https://ExoMtnGear.com/Experience for your chance to win some gear from Spartan Precision in the month of September 2021.
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on how to best use and load your pack for upcoming hunts. We talk about techniques to get under a heavy pack and get on your feet, the importance of how you load and organize your pack with gear, and how heavy is too heavy for a multi-day hunt.
Resources mentioned in this show:
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-load-your-hunting-pack
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/free-hunting-gear-list-spreadsheet
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
One of our favorite guests, Paul the "Elk Nut" Medel, returns to talk about hunting at his age (66), how he trains to hunt elk at his age, how elk hunters should deal with hunting pressure, what elk hunters get wrong on calling, and much more.
If you want to hear more from Paul, check out these previous episodes:
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/036
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/037
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/093
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/138
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Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Jake joins Mark & Steve to answer listener questions about pre-season pack training with your hunting pack, some weight-saving options for tripod pan heads, traveling with meat, and more.
ELK WEEK Giveaway launches tonight (08/16) on the Born & Raised YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/BROYouTube
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/nighthawk
- https://sandsarchery.com/collections/lightweight-tripods
- https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/254
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Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
We wrap-up ELK WEEK 2021 with Kody and Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors, as we answer your questions for an "Everything Elk" Q&A session.
The ELK WEEK Video & Giveaway launches Monday, August 16, on the Born & Raised Outdoors YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/BROYouTube
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Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the fourth of five episodes where we answer your elk hunting questions. Steve and Mark sit down with Kody and Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors to tackle the most important and most common elk hunting questions that we have received from you all.
In this episode, we talk about how to use thermals, cover country, and make the best use of your limited time in the elk woods. We talk about how to plan your day while elk hunting. If you should select your calling locations based on the conditions. How to work smarter, not just harder, while covering country. And much more.
To enter the ELK WEEK giveaway and see the Born & Raised ELK WEEK video (launching 08/16/2021), sign-up to become an Exo Insider... https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Born & Raised Outdoors YouTube: https://bit.ly/BROYouTube
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the third of five episodes where we answer your elk hunting questions. Steve and Mark sit down with Kody and Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors to tackle the most important and most common elk hunting questions that we have received from you all.
In this third episode, we talk about how to deal with hunting pressure while elk hunting. We answer your questions about hunting pressure, including... Do you change calling tactics with pressured elk? How much hunting pressure is too much? Can you use hunting pressure to your advantage?
To enter the ELK WEEK giveaway and see the Born & Raised ELK WEEK video (launching 08/16/2021), sign-up to become an Exo Insider... https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Born & Raised Outdoors YouTube: https://bit.ly/BROYouTube
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Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the second of five episodes where we answer your elk hunting questions. Steve and Mark sit down with Kody and Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors to tackle the most important and most common elk hunting questions that we have received from you all.
In this second episode, we talk about how to hunt elk effectively with a partner or in a group. This conversation will give you tips for caller-and-shooter setups, how to communicate with your hunting partner in the presence of elk, when to split larger groups of hunters into separate groups, and much more.
To enter the ELK WEEK giveaway and see the Born & Raised ELK WEEK video (launching 08/16/2021), sign-up to become an Exo Insider... https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Born & Raised Outdoors YouTube: https://bit.ly/BROYouTube
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Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the first of five episodes where we answer your elk hunting questions. Steve and Mark sit down with Kody and Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors to tackle the most important and most common elk hunting questions that we have received from you all.
In this first episode, we talk about how to know if you're on the right track as an elk hunter. If you are a struggling elk hunter with limited, inconsistent, or non-existent success in the elk woods, this episode is for you.
To enter the ELK WEEK giveaway and see the Born & Raised ELK WEEK video (launching 08/16/2021), sign-up to become an Exo Insider... https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Born & Raised Outdoors: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
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Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com