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The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

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

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01:07:48

506 | 20 Days of New Elk Hunting Lessons

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Any elk hunter would love to spend dozens of days on the mountain throughout the fall. In this episode, a new elk hunter, Luke, tells us what he learned as he spent 20+ days pursuing elk in the mountains just outside his home. We discuss what he observed before the season, how elk behavior changed during the season, what he noticed about elk vocalization throughout September, and how his experience hunting elk in later rifle seasons compared to archery season.The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought

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MM 251 | The First Monday — February, 2025

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Welcome to The First Monday. In these episodes, Steve & Mark talk through what's going on for them that month in the categories of The Gear, The Hunt, and the Hunter, as well as what's going on with Exo Mtn Gear. If you want an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what we are doing, researching, and learning, or just what we are excited about, this is it. In addition to that, we also answer listener questions about a new pack from Exo in 2025, how to choose a temperature rating for your sleep

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505 | Rocky Mountain Big Game Recovery

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Scott Gillespie of Rocky Mountain Big Game Recovery joins us to discuss the use of tracking dogs to help hunters recover big game animals in the Rocky Mountain West. Although tracking dogs have a long history in some areas of the country, they have not been used significantly in the Mountain West. With recent changes in legislation and growing interest among trackers and hunters, Scott helps us understand how tracking dogs are now a viable option to help hunters recover big game animals in the

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MM 250 | The Gear We Saw at SHOT Show, Exo Pack...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Steve & Mark are back from SHOT Show. In this episode, they discuss the most exciting products they saw at SHOT and answer your questions about suppressors, rifle scopes, knives, and other products from the show. They also announce a limited run of Exo Pack Holsters and the latest Experience Project HUNT film.Links for this episode... Experience Project Moose Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrRHmkO1ybQ Exo Pack Holster by Ivory Holsters:

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MM 249 | Live From a Vegas Hotel Room (See Description)

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/20

This is NOT a normal episode. While we normally keep the amount of BS and banter in our podcasts to a minimum, this particular episode is full of both.Without much of a plan, Steve, Mark, Jake & Justin hit record and chatted from their Vegas hotel room after they wrapped up Sheep Show and started their time at SHOT Show. Amidst the jokes and laughs, there are some good insights as they discuss... Golfing 1.3 million dollar tags at Sheep Show Meeting podcast fans at the urinal The Experience

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01:09:04

504 | DIY Elk Lessons, Failures & Success (A Listener...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Our guest for this episode, Brian, started going out west to hunt elk in 2012. In the years since then, he and some friends have continued to make trips to chase elk in the Rockies.As Brain shared, "We are not experts by any means, but we do have a 37% success rate over the years. And we are 100% when it comes to bringing back life-long memories and stories to exaggerate for years to come." Since Brian has many years of do-it-yourself elk hunting experience as a non-resident, and also has a group

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MM 248 | Selling Out, Ultralight Pulley, Compact Binos

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss the future of Exo and selling the company, podcast sponsorships and endorsements, how they stash extra gear in trees, and choosing between 8x32 or 8x42 binoculars. Links for this episode... Wiser Precision Pynch Pulley: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/pynch-pulley NL Pure Binoculars: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/swarovski-slc-binoculars EMAIL NEWSLETTER —

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01:18:53

503 | The Dangers of Lead Ammunition — Facts, Fairy...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Is there a real danger in eating meat from game that was killed with lead ammunition? And is there a real threat to species that scavenge on the carcasses of big game that were killed with lead bullets? Depending on who you ask, the answers to those questions will vary greatly. In this episode, we speak with Jim Heffelfinger, to help separate fact, fiction, and fairy tales, about the dangers of using lead-based bullets for big game hunting. Jim helps us realize that the conversation on lead-based

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MM 247 | The First Monday — January, 2025

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Introducing The First Monday. This new segment of the podcast is an experiment, where Steve & Mark will talk through what's going on for them that month in the categories of The Gear, The Hunt, and the Hunter, as well as what's going on with Exo Mtn Gear. If you want an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what we are doing, researching, and learning, or just what we are excited about, this is it. We plan to continue this format on the First Monday of each month, and then continue to use all

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MM 246 | Following Fads, Breaking Gun Safety Rules, &...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss Steve's experience with the "fad" of ice baths, the pros and cons of attaching your bino harness to your backpack, the 4 Rules of Gun Safety and when they are broken while hunting, and more... Links for this episode... - Podcast Feedback Form (& Givewaway): forms.gle/nHE5o1tkN4agZC4P7 - FHF Gear Pack Suspension Kit: https://www.fhfgear.com/products/FHHS2CBOS.html - Marsupial Gear Pack Strap

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MM 245 | Digiscoping with Binos, Hunting with...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss their experience using snowshoes, if digiscoping through binos can be a viable alternative to a spotting scope, and what's coming in the new year... Links for this episode... - Podcast Feedback Form (& Givewaway): https://forms.gle/nHE5o1tkN4agZC4P7 - MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes: https://amzn.to/405gCvE - 2021 Snowshoe Death Hike:

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MM 244 | What do YOU want from us?

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/12/16

We want to make this show as valuable to YOU, our listeners, as possible. So we just launched a quick survey to gather feedback on what you like, don't like, and want to hear about in 2025 FEEDBACK FORM — https://forms.gle/nHE5o1tkN4agZC4P7 We will pick 3 random responses on January 1, 2025, and those participants will be able to choose a $100 Gift Card from Exo Mtn Gear or S&S Archery. Thank you for your feedback and support! EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR

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00:24:20

MM 243 | Small Caliber Debate, Off-Season Training,...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss their off-season activity and if they honestly "train" to hunt year-round. Next, they dive into a rebuttal about their prior podcasts on the topic of using small rifle calibers for big game hunting, and what's to come on that topic... Links for this episode: - Alaska Caribou, Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw8_qlQAru4 - Alaska Caribou, Episode 2:

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01:29:59

502 | Hunting Is What You Make It (with Trevor Thompson)

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Trevor Thompson joins us to share his experience getting into hunting and traditional archery, his journey of becoming an assistant guide in Alaska, and how his prior experiences as a SEAL, skydiver, base jumper, and backcountry skier relate to his hunting pursuits. We also discuss why Trevor shares Thanksgiving with vegans. And how each of us, as individual hunters, can be a positive influence on the future of hunting.Connect with Trevor: https://www.instagram.com/trevor.p.thompson/ Protekt

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01:12:07

501 | Long Range Shooting to Archery Elk with Stephen...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Sneaking in on two bull elk that are fighting, then arrowing one of those bulls on your first-ever bowhunt? That sounds too good to be true, but that is exactly how Stephen Follett's first archery hunt concluded this fall.Stephen joins us to share that story and what he learned about starting as a bowhunter after having extensive experience with precision rifles and long-range shooting. He also shares why, and how, he started making shooting and optics accessories through his company,

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00:15:05

MM 242 | Once-A-Year SALE Starts NOW...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/24

EVERYTHING at Exo Mtn Gear is 20% OFF for a limited time. In this podcast, Steve & Mark explain why Exo rarely runs sales, why they are offering 20% off right now, and also a new hunt film series coming this week.SHOP NOW — https://exomtngear.com/ Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Exo YouTube: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear The Experience Project: https://the-experience-project.com/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive:

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01:16:12

500 | Our "Gear of the Year" for 2024

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Each year, going back to 2018, Steve and Mark have made a list of their "gear of the year" for that year. The goal is to select items that made a difference for them on their hunts that year. In this episode, they share their selections for 2024 and discuss why each item made the list. FULL LIST & LINKS: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-hunting-gear-of-2024 Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message:

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00:32:01

MM 241 | Archery Shot Sequence, Budget Chassis Rifle,...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Mark is solo today to answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. He answers questions about his archery shot sequence, insulated down booties, reducing rifle recoil to spot impacts, a budget chassis rifle, and tips for packraft hunts. EXO SALE NOTIFICATION — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Items and resources mentioned in this episode: - Outdoor Vitals Down Booties: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/lt-hybrid-booties - Enlightened Equipment Torrid Booties:

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499 | 100-Miles Solo in Grizzly Country with Tayson...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Owner and founder of Outdoor Vitals, Tayson Whittaker, joins us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss his 100-mile solo hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. We discuss what he learned from dealing with injuries, the mistakes he made on this trip and how he overcame them, stories from Tayson's backpack hunts this fall, what sacrifices he makes to be "ultralight" with his gear, what you need to know about changes in the outdoor apparel industry, and much more. This wide-ranging discussion

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MM 240 | Your Qs on Knives, Tripods & More, Plus an...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/10

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss using covers on spotting scopes, their experience with the Mtn Hntr Tripod, what knives they used on the Moose hunt this fall, and additional topics related to those listener questions. Items mentioned in this episode: - Vet Wrap: https://amzn.to/3CkqCHL - Kapture Gear Digiscoping: https://kapturegear.com/ - Mtn Hntr Tripod: https://mtnhntr.com/ - Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod:

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