The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

537 | Lessons from 8 Years of Archery Elk Success

This episode features a listener of the show, Jordan, who killed an elk with his bow for 8 years straight. We discuss what Jordan has learned over years of do-it-yourself elk hunting, the mistakes he has made (and sees others make), and some of the tactics he learned from guests of our podcast, which helped contribute to his success and consistency.
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MM 278 | New Gear, Stalking Deer, Archery Elk Podcasts, & More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about backpacking with kids, hunt plans, best week of September for archery mule deer, stalking tips, flying with a hunting rifle, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES
NEW Outdoor Vitals Pre-Sale: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/mp-line-presale
Outdoor Vitals Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/530
NEW Airlock Industries Suppressor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJSuIDhz3s/
Airlock Industries (Coming Soon): https://airlockindustries.com/
NEW Chest Holster Mount: https://sandsarchery.com/products/guardian-chest-plate
Deadfall Design: https://www.instagram.com/deadfall_design/
Ivory Holsters EMG: https://ivoryholsters.com/emg
Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/products/aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod
Wiser Precision Ridge Warden: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
How To Put On A Heavy Pack (5 L's): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-put-on-a-heavy-hunting-pack
Why We Don't Recommend the K4 7200: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/why-do-we-make-the-k4-7200
How To Hunt Mule Deer (Podcast Series): https://exomtngear.com/search?q=how+to+mule+deer
How To Fly With A Hunting Rifle: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-fly-with-a-hunting-rifle
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536 | DIY Dall Sheep in Alaska (Before the Hunt)

Most sheep hunt stories either include a guide or the hard-earned experience of a die-hard, do-it-yourself sheep nut. But for Erik and his buddy, Evan, there is no guide and no experience. As a resident of Alaska, Erik drew a limited-entry sheep tag for a trophy hunt. In today's podcast, you will hear how Erik and Evan are planning and preparing for this hunt. Later this fall, they will return to the show to share the story of the hunt, the lessons they learned, the gear that did/didn't work, and much more...
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MM 277 | More Bow Tuning, Best Sun Hoody, Animal Recovery, and more...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about bow tuning, even if broadheads are hitting with field points, suggestions on base layers for hot-weather hunts, what to do first when you recover an animal, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES
Backpack Hunting Basics — When You Shoot: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-shoot-an-animal
Backpack Hunting Basics — When You Recover: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-recover-an-animal
Mark's New Battery Bank: https://sandsarchery.com/products/nitecore-pocket-10k-power-bank-with-built-in-cable
Compressed Wipes: https://amzn.to/47cPxdG
Sitka Core Lightweight: https://www.sitkagear.com/collection/core-lightweight-collection
Simms SolarFlex: https://amzn.to/46C6dv7
Outdoor Research Echo: https://amzn.to/4mscqyq
Patagonia Capilene: https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-capilene-cool-daily-hoody/45310.html
Anetik Sun Hoody: https://anetik.com/products/copy-of-mens-low-pro-tech-hoody-master-hoody
Kuhl Hoody: https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/long-sleeve/kuhl-engineered-hoody/ 
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535 | CrossFit Champion to Elk Passion with Rich Froning

For four years straight, Rich Froning was considered "the fittest man on earth"  as he dominated the CrossFit Games competition. After retiring from individual competition, Rich has pursued many interests, but none rivaled his passion for elk hunting. We speak with Rich about the humility required to grow as an elk hunter, what he has learned from hunting with more experienced hunters, how CrossFit prepared him for the challenges of elk hunting, and much more.
Mayhem Hunt: https://www.mayhemhunt.com/
Rich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richfroning/
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534 | Elk Week, Kids Hunts, & Bears with Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors

Trent Fisher from Born & Raised Outdoors joins us to discuss elk hunting, his experience getting his kids into hunting, and judging big black bears. Be sure to check out ELK WEEK specials from Born & Raised through August 3rd...
Elk Week Specials: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
Hunting Clothing Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RWlPgqZLg
Previous Elk Episodes w/ Trent: Elk Week Podcasts
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MM 276 | Archery Elk Gear, Tire Drags, Swaro ATC, & More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about backcountry hygiene, the Swarovski ATC compact spotter, tire drags with the K4 Frame, gear tape, custom Crocs, their DIY backcountry bar recipes, Mark's garage workout, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES
Lathrop & Sons Giveaway: http://lathropandsons.com/pages/giveaway
Archery Elk Gear (Exo vs BRO): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/5-day-archery-elk-gear-list-comparison
DIY Backcountry Bar Recipes: https://exomtngear.com/bars
Mark's Garage Workout: https://the-experience-project.com/marks-garage-workout-for-mountain-hunting/
Swarovski ATC: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-atc-stc-compact-spotting-scope
Kowa 55: https://sandsarchery.com/products/kowa-tsn-55-compact-spotting-scope
Swarovski ATS 65: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
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533 | Technical Bowhunting with Darin Cooper

Former archery engineer, competitive shooter, and accomplished hunter, Darin Cooper (@darin_cooper) comes back to The Hunt Backcountry Podcast. We discuss the details of his current bowhunting setup. But more than just a conversation about gear, this is a discussion that goes into the technical aspects of archery and bowhunting.Darin's Previous Podcasts...
Critical Factors of Broadhead Flight
Frank Church Sheep Success — Times Two!
Building, Shooting, and Renting Rifles
Expert Roundtable: The Final Moment Mindset
Expert Roundtable: Unconventional Wisdom & Tactics
Expert Roundtable: The Key to Consistency
Expert Roundtable: Mistakes That Made Me Better
Expert Roundtable: Game-Changing Gear
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MM 275 | Manifesting Elk, Beginner Questions, Bow Carry, Battery vs Solar, and More...

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about power banks vs solar panels, how to dry and care for water bladders, and things first-time backpack hunters should consider when looking to hunt in remote country with predators. We also discuss the first things to do when you shoot an animal, why we are grateful as F@#K, trusting the process, if Steve can manifest an elk with his mind, and more...
LINKS & RESOURCES
Podcast Giveaway + Exo Discount: https://exomtngear.com/podcast (Entry deadline is Midnight on July 25)
First Steps When You Shoot: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-shoot-an-animal
Mark's Pump for Drying Bladders & Cooling Barrels: https://amzn.to/44Z5L7N
Elk 101 Bow Hook: https://store.elk101.com/products/elk101-bow-hook
OBI Bow/Rifle Carry: https://oldballsinc.com/pages/obi-link-system
Nitecore Power Bank: https://sandsarchery.com/products/nitecore-pocket-10k-power-bank-with-built-in-cable
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532 | CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! (Big Giveaway + Exo Discount)

We launched the very first episode of The Hunt Backcountry podcast exactly 10 years ago, on July 16, 2015.To celebrate 10 years of the podcast, we are offering some great prizes and an exclusive Exo discount. To enter the giveaway and get access to the discount, sign up by email at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast.
This promotion is only running for 10 days, from July 16-25th, 2025.
THANK YOU for supporting the podcast over these past 10 years!
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