The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

453 | Your Suppressor Questions Answered

"What questions do you have about selecting, purchasing, owning, and hunting with a suppressor?" That is what we asked our followers on Instagram. And we answer those listener-submitted questions today with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. We discuss current ATF wait times, including why some suppressors have been getting approvals in just a few days. We explain the pros and cons of using a Trust to purchase your suppressor. We explore if caliber-specific suppressors perform better than others, and a whole lot more...
Helpful Links...
- What Mark Learned About Suppressors for Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/hunting-with-a-suppressor-lessons-learned
- Brandon's Previous Podcast Appearance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/333
- SilencerCentral: https://www.silencercentral.com/
- ATF Wait Times: https://www.silencercentral.com/nfa-status/
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452 | Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

If you are interested in hunting big game in Colorado in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak with John and Brandon from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. In this conversation, we answer your listener-submitted questions about CO's application season, the future of over-the-counter (OTC) hunting opportunities, the reintroduction of wolves in CO, and more.
Helpful CPW Links...
- https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/hunt.aspx
- https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGame.aspx
- https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/commission.aspx
- https://www.youtube.com/@ColoradoParksandWildlife/videos
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MM 216 | Boots, Bow, & Rifles

In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about footwear for the Death Hike, their boot choice for early season archery elk hunting, how to find a quality used bow, and where to spend your budget on a rifle and optic combination...
Links for items/resources mentioned in this episode...
- Altra Timp: https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-timp-5-al0a85pe
- Topo Mtn Racer: https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3
- SuperFeet Hike Cushion: https://amzn.to/3PDhEt3
- SuperFeet Hike Support: https://amzn.to/4ctqwLI
- Injinji Liner Sock: https://www.injinji.com/shop/liner.html
- Mark's Tikka Build, Part 1 (2020): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-custom-tikka-rifle
- Mark's Tikka Build, Part 2 (2020): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/suppressed-tikka-update
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MM 215 | Questions with a Kodiak Guide

Our friend, Nolan Cook, is a hunting and fishing guide based on Kodiak Island, Alaska. He joins us on the podcast to answer some listener-submitted questions about hunting Kodiak brown bears, but we also chat about other topics in this informal bonus episode.
Connect with Nolan: https://www.instagram.com/nolancook13
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451 | Will Shooting NRL Hunter Matches Help Your Hunting?

Will shooting an NRL Hunter match help you become a more effective hunter? Or are these matches all about competition that doesn't replicate hunting? We answer these questions, and many more, with the founder of the NRL Hunter series, Travis Ishida.
Travis explains what it is like to attend and participate in an NRL Hunter match, discusses the rules for the competition, and also explains that you don't have to follow all of the regulations if you don't want to shoot competitively at an NRL Hunter match.
Whether you want to compete in NRL Hunter, or are interested in using a match as non-competitive practice to learn about yourself as a shooter and hunter, you will hear how participating in an NRL Hunter event can benefit you.
https://nrlhunter.org/
https://www.instagram.com/nrlhunter/
https://www.youtube.com/@NationalRifleLeague
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MM 214 | Sleeping Pad Warmth, DIY Dehydrated Meals, and More...

In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about the warmth and performance of sleeping pads, making your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry, and more...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- The Experience Project: https://forms.gle/LAGVLqKauPv8hrKz7
- DIY Dehydrated Meals Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/126
- DIY Dehydrated Guide: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide
- Backpacking Chef: https://backpackingchef.com/
- Mark's Chili Mac: https://www.southyourmouth.com/2014/08/chili-mac.html
- Sleeping Pad Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/405
- "Behind the Gear" from Therm-a-Rest: https://www.thermarest.com/blog/behind-the-gear-xlite-xtherm-nxt/
- How Thermal Insulation Works: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stay-warm-with-thermal-insulation/
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450 | Montana Mountain Goat Hunt (A Listener Story)

Any opportunity to hunt mountain goats is unique. They are fascinating animals that live in amazing terrain. For today's guest, Colter, the idea of drawing a mountain goat tag in his home state of Montana was a dream. And that dream came true.
Colter joins us to share the story of his hunt, how he prepared for it, what he learned about mountain goats throughout the process, and some of the unique details that made this hunt so special.
Whether you are passionate about mountain goats in particular, want to hear a cool story about big game conservation, or just take away some knowledge that can help you on any mountain hunt — there is something in this story for you.
Photos from Colter's Hunt: https://www.instagram.com/p/CySLcquMKfQ/
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MM 213 | The Experience Project (+ 10 Years of Exo)

We are launching something NEW! Tune in to hear Steve and Mark share their vision for The Experience Project.
Help us make The Experience Project the best that it can be. Share your feedback and ideas with us... https://forms.gle/YB6zDTDBKJa3ESwD9
To get more insight into the name for this project, read this article that Mark wrote many years ago, about being an "Experience Hunter"... https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/experience-hunter
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YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear
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449 | Sheep Hunting Gear List + Q&A

In this episode, Mark runs solo to answer your questions about gear from his Dall Sheep hunt in Alaska.
In addition to answering those specific listener questions, Mark has also published a "What's In My Pack?" video for all of the gear he took on this hunt. You can find that video, the full gear list spreadsheet, and more at the links below.
QUESTIONS answered on this podcast...
- What did you think of the Sitka Dewpoint rain gear that you used on your sheep hunt, compared to the First Lite Omen rain gear that you used on your mountain goat hunt?
- What spotting scope did you use for the sheep hunt and would you recommend it?
- What were the details of the sleep system used on your sheep hunt?
- I heard you talk about "glacier travel" when I listened to your sheep hunt story. Is that common for sheep hunts? Can you talk more about what that is like?
- Overall, how would you compare your sheep hunt and your mountain goat hunt in terms of terrain, difficulty, etc.
- How were the water sources on your sheep hunt? What filtration system did you use?
- What was your rifle setup? Caliber, scope, etc?
- What model of Hilleberg tent were you using that got taken out by the wind? Looks like maybe the Niak?
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode...
- Sheep Hunting Gear List & Video: https://exomtngear.com/sheep-gear
- Sheep Hunt Story: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/424
- Mark's Rifle Build: https://exomtngear.com/perfect-rifle
- Hilleberg Tips for High Winds: https://youtu.be/3eFAyKMz314
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MM 212 | Your Qs on Sleep Systems, Drying-Out, & Training

In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about sleeping yourself dry in a down sleeping bag, thoughts on new center-zip sleeping bag/quilt hybrid designs, a new rifle scope from Maven Optics, how to assess new gear, the value of buying used gear, the intentionality and sacrifices required for training, the value of "mini-events", and much more...
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Maven RS 1.2 Rifle Scope: https://mavenbuilt.com/products/rs1-2-2-5-15x44-ffp
- "Don't Die Cold & Wet" by John Barklow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUjR3VSEFOg
- PEAX Solace Sleeping Bag: https://www.peaxequipment.com/products/solace-15-sleeping-bag
- Exo Mtn Gear YouTube: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear
- Email Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
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