The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

267 | Hunting Lethality — How Do Animals Die?

As hunters, we should know how to quickly and cleanly kill the animals we pursue. Not just how to choose a bullet or broadhead. Or how to place a projectile "in the vitals". We should understand the animal's physiological systems and how to affect those systems to cause death.
In this episode, we speak with Hornady's Lead Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, to understand how, exactly, animals die. We eventually work our way into talking about the performance of projectiles — such as expansion and penetration — but the primary purpose of this episode is to provide a foundational understanding of physiological systems and how to affect those systems to cause death.
Whether you hunt with bullets, broadheads, or both — you will find great value in the information shared in this episode.
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MM 92 | Three Years and No Elk..Help! Plus, 6.5 PRC vs Creedmoor

Steve & Mark answer an email from a listener that has been hunting elk for 3 years, but has never seen an elk and has only heard bugling on one day.
They also end up chatting about 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 Creedmoor. Mark will post his article on why he chose the 6.5 Creedmoor over the 6.5 PRC...
Get the article in your Inbox on Wednesday (02/03/21): https://exomtngear.com/newsletter. Or check the blog after Wednesday: https://exomtngear.com/blog
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266 | A Vegan’s Elk Hunting Journey (And Yoga with Rifles)

Our guest on this episode, Randy, is a vegan turned elk hunter. We hear about Randy's transition into hunting. What it was like to kill his first elk. How he uses yoga to shoot his rifle (kidding...kind of). And much more!
Are you interested in the elk hunting course we discussed in this show? Use the code "EXO20" to save $20 on the University of Elk Hunting online course at https://elk101.com/onlinecourse. As a member of the course, you will also get access to a discount on all Exo Mtn Gear purchases.
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MM 91 | Our Best Day Hunting, Bow Sight Comparison, What are Thermals?

On this late Monday (Tuesday) Minute episode, Steve surprises Mark and asks him to tell the story of his favorite hunt. They also discuss a listener question on bow sights. And then explain the concept of thermals and how thermals affect hunters.
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Shop Bow Sights: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/bow-sights

265 | A Green Beret’s Lessons on Hunting, Adventure, and Challenge

In this episode, we are joined by backcountry hunter and former Green Beret, Stephen Ourada (@northrangehunter). In our conversation with Stephen we discuss how hunting helped him as a Green Beret, how he recovered from a mental and physical low-point after being medically retired, why hiked more 2,000 miles in 2020, and much more.
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MM 90 | Budget Puffy Pants, Free Flights to Alasksa, Bow Stabilizers

We answer listener questions on budget clothing, the advantages of the Alaska Airlines credit card, when to drop your pack while stalking, and how to select a stabilizer for your bow.
Budget Puffy Pants: https://amzn.to/39idele or search the web for "ECWCS Level 7 Pants"
Alaska Airlines Card: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/credit-card/visa-signature
Bow Stabilizers: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/stabilizers
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264 | Hunting Mountain Goats in Teton National Park

Photographer and hunter, Beaumon Day, joins us to talk about his pursuit of wildlife — with both weapons and cameras. We talk about what Beau has learned from wildlife photography that also informs his hunting. We then discuss a very unique hunt that Beau got to participate in this past fall, as he hunted Mountain Goats within Teton National Park.
Beau's 2021 Wildlife Calendar: https://beaudayphotography.com/products/2021-wildlife-calendar
Follow Beau on IG at https://www.instagram.com/beaudayphotography/
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MM 89 | Hammer Bullet Performance on Game — Our Experience

Mark is joined by Tyler Boschma to discuss their experiences using Hammer Bullets on hunts this fall.
The original podcast episode about Hammer Bullets is Episode 227: Hunting with Hammers
- Learn more about Hammer Bullets at https://HammerBullets.com
- Connect with Tyler: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_boschma/
- Podcast Questions & Feedback: podcast@exomtngear.com

263 | Unscripted with Emory Wanger

Welcome to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast in 2021! We are starting the new year with a new show format as we go "Unscripted" with Emory Wanger. Mark and Emory hop on a call with no agenda, hit record, and this podcast is the result. They discuss a wide-variety of topics on hunting, backpacking, gear, family, and more...
03:35 — Gear choice with no budget limitations
05:25 — Perspective on the meaning of new gear
10:58 — Is hunting conservation?
17:34 — Animals vs wildlife
27:20 — The importance of conversation and "thinking out loud"
32:53 — Cold-weather clothing and sleep systems
43:33 — Lessons learned by experience and "aha moments"
50:08 — Perspective on adventure, family, hunting, and priorities
01:05:47 — Backpack hunting group
01:11:00 — "Learn How to Backpack" course
Get more from Emory, including his podcasts, blogs, and backpacking course at https://byland.co/ or @emory_by_land
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MM 88 | Why Backcountry Hunting?

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In this episode, Steve & Mark answer a listener question about why they choose backcountry hunting as their main hobby. And also what other hobbies they enjoy. Steve & Mark also discuss their "off season" and favorite winter activities.
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Exo's Origins & Ethos: https://soundcloud.com/huntbackcountry/219-exos-origins-ethos