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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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498 | "Form" Discusses How Far YOU Should Be Shooting...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/04

How far should you be shooting at big game with your hunting rifle? In this conversation with Form, we discuss the answer to that question — not from an ethical perspective, or from a technical perspective of terminal ballistics, but from a practical perspective of what YOU are capable of behind your rifle. Form shares some considerations to think through, and also some specific drills that you can use to assess your capabilities at distance, in variable conditions, and under stress. Resources

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MM 239 | "Form" Answers Your Questions on Rifles &...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/11/02

Mark is joined by "Form" to answer your listener-submitted questions on rifles and ballistics. These questions were submitted in response to our previous conversations with Form. If you have not listened to those episodes (linked below), we highly recommend listening to them first. In today's Q&A, we discuss... - What to do if you cannot spot your impacts, even if you aren't shooting a heavy-recoiling magnum rifle? - What cartridge (and bullet) would Form take on a coastal Brown Bear hunt in

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MM 238 | Best 6mm Cartridge, Synthetic Quilts,...

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2024/10/27

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss tips for comfort in cold-weather hunts, choosing down vs synthetic for a sleeping bag or quilt, how the new iOS satellite messaging features compares to messaging through a Garmin InReach device, why Steve chose the 6mm Creedmoor over other 6mm rifle cartridges, and more... Links mentioned in this episode: - Mountain Goat Hunt Recap:

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01:21:58

497 | Drop Camp Caribou Hunt in Alaska (A Listener...

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2024/10/27

Jared and Cody join us to share the story of their experience planning, preparing for, and then going on a drop-camp Caribou hunt in the Brooks Range of Alaska. They discuss how the hunt came together, how they dealt with setbacks before the hunt, how they found success in going 4-for-4 on filling their tags, and what lessons they took away from the adventure.Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive:

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01:44:10

496 | How We Killed 2 Mountain Goats in Alaska — The...

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2024/10/23

This podcast was recorded on our Alaska mountain goat hunt, as we sat in the basecamp cabin after the hunt. In addition to hearing the conversation, the video version of this podcast includes footage from the hunt: https://youtu.be/7HVbJuvZiE0 Mark and Jake discuss how they each killed their goats. Joined by their guide, Mark Rowenhorst of Limitless Alaska Guiding, and Justin Nelson, they all discuss the logistical challenges of the hunt, how they handled adverse weather, how they pushed past

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01:51:06

495 | Feet & Footwear Anatomy with Lathrop & Sons

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/10/09

Stephen and James from Lathrop & Sons Boot Co. join us to discuss the anatomy of feet and footwear. With decades of experience in the outdoors, as well as with podiatry, the guys from Lathrop have some unique insights into footwear for hunting. While we have already discussed footwear in depth from our perspective, we wanted to bring in Stephen and James to share their perspective and provide you, the listener, with the most well-rounded information about footwear we could. Resources mentioned in

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00:41:46

MM 237 | Last-Minute Mountain Goat (Pre-Hunt Debrief)

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/10/08

Mark, Jake, & Steve chat about the Alaska Mountain goat hunt they are starting today. You'll hear why Steve couldn't go, how Jake took his place, how Jake prepared on short notice, what they expect from the hunt, and much more... Links mentioned in this episode: - The Self-Control Crisis: https://www.hottakes.space/p/the-self-control-crisis - Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - Mark's Mountain Goat Hunt Film: https://exomtngear.com/goat ASK YOUR QUESTION —

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MM 236 | Your Qs on Rain Gear, Ballistics, Packing...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss how to load a cape and antlers when packing out, why they don't add a zipper to their waterproof dry bag liners for Exo packs, what rain gear they have been testing as part of The Experience Project, what to know about sensors in ballistic-solving rangefinders, why Steve chose the ELD-M bullet over other options in his 6mm Creedmoor, and more... Links mentioned in this episode: - Subscribe via

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00:52:08

494 | Live & Unscripted in Alaska Moose Camp — The...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/10/07

This unscripted conversation was recorded on our Alaska moose hunt. Steve, Tyler, Dan & Justin passed the time while waiting for their flight from the field and decided to hit record and see where the conversation took them. The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from missing home while on the hunt, lessons and adventures from Death Hikes, terrain challenges on this moose hunt, future hunt plans and dream hunts, and, of course, bears. Subscribe via Email:

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493 | How We Killed 4 Moose in Alaska — The...

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2024/10/03

This video podcast was recorded on our Alaska moose hunt, as we spent time waiting for a weather window for our transporter to come fly us out of the field. In addition to hearing the conversation, the video podcast (link below) includes footage from the hunt.Steve, Justin, Tyler & Dan discuss how they each killed their moose, the challenges they faced on this hunt, how they dealt with countless Grizzly bears, the gear that worked well for them, what they would have changed, and more… WATCH on

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MM 235 | "Never Again" (Updates from Steve's Alaska...

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2024/09/30

Steve returns from his Alaska moose hunt and shares why it was amazing, but why he will "never again" do this specific hunt. Steve & Mark discuss going 4-for-4 with their moose tags, the dozens of close grizzly bear encounters, the performance of Steve's 6mm Creedmoor on two moose, and what is to come from this hunt as part of The Experience Project. They also chat about the new satellite messaging features in iOS 18. Links mentioned in this episode: - Subscribe via Email:

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00:59:56

492 | Planning our Alaska Mountain Goat Hunt — The...

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2024/09/25

Join Steve, Mark, and Mark (of @limitlessalaskaguiding) as they have a planning call for their upcoming Mountain Goat Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more.Additional Information & Resources: https://the-experience-project.com/planning-our-mountain-goat-hunt Subscribe by Email to receive future podcasts, videos, articles, and more: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions /

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01:04:34

491 | Changes & Challenges to Hunting & Wildlife...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/09/18

How can you help protect the future of wildlife, wild places, and hunting? Can you do anything that actually matters? We discuss these questions, and much more, with John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife.Mark & John discuss the importance of having a positive influence on non-hunters, the current threats and agendas from anti-hunters, how you (yes, YOU) can shape the future of wildlife and hunting, and much more... Resources mentioned in this episode: - Wildlife Deserve Better:

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MM 233 | New Exo HQ, Jake Returns, Post-Hunt Pack Damage

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2024/09/16

Jake joins Mark for an overdue Monday Minute episode. They discuss the recent move of Exo HQ, what's to come on the podcast, and why post-hunt pack care (whether you use an Exo or not) is an underestimated and overlooked danger.Links mentioned in this episode: - New Exo HQ: https://exomtngear.com/contact - Hunt Kodiak with Foxtail Lodge: Contact Jerre at taken_line@comcast.net or learn more at https://www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/ - Pack Damage Example:

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00:38:31

490 | Our Experience Packrafting for Hunts in Alaska...

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2024/09/12

Join Steve and Mark as they recap their experience using packrafts on their recent Caribou hunt. They discuss their preparation with the rafts, the conditions of the river they floated, how they loaded the rafts with Caribou and gear, how the packrafts handled the swift water, and more... ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/packrafting-for-hunts-in-alaska/ Subscribe via Email: exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project:

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489 | Our Experience Flying for Hunts in Alaska — The...

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2024/09/10

Join Steve and Mark as they recap their experience flying for their recent Caribou hunt. They discuss the commercial flights on Alaska Airlines, as well as their air charter flights with Nick from Nick's Air Service. They discuss tips hunters should know for flying into the field, how to pack a weapon and gear, how they flew home with meat and antlers, and much more... ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/flying-for-hunts-in-alaska Subscribe via Email:

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01:19:24

488 | How We Killed 4 Big Caribou in Alaska — The...

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2024/09/02

This podcast was recorded on our Alaska caribou hunt, as we spent a day stuck in camp, waiting for a swollen river to recede to safe levels — allowing us to begin rafting to our pickup point, where we would get flown out of the field a couple of days later.Steve, Mark, Justin, & Jeff discuss how they each killed a caribou bull in the days before this conversation. They detail how each encounter happened, what they did right, and what they did wrong. VIDEO & PHOTOS —

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MM 232 | After the Hunt — Alaska Caribou — The...

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2024/08/26

Join Steve and Mark as discuss some of the takeaways following their Caribou Hunt in Alaska. In this shorter, more informal episode, they talk through their expectations prior to the hunt, and how the reality of the hunt did or did not match those expectations. They also talk about some of the lessons they learned, the gear that stood out to them, how Steve's 6mm Creedmoor performed on two big Caribou bulls, and more.THE EXPERIENCE PROJECT —

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00:41:32

487 | Why (and How) Hunters Should Use Trekking Poles...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Steve called them, "a multitool of the backcountry." They can prevent injury, allow you to hike further with less fatigue, support a shelter, and enable you to shoot a rifle with more stability from various positions.If you are a backcountry hunter, you should own, carry, and use trekking poles. Period. In this video, Steve & Mark discuss why backcountry hunters should use trekking poles, what to consider when purchasing trekking poles, the mistakes that people make when using trekking poles, and

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486 | What A Headlamp Needs To Do — The Experience...

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2024/08/15

When backpack hunting, a headlamp may be used for simple task lighting around camp, but it may also be a critical source of safety as you navigate difficult off-trail terrain with a heavy pack on a nighttime packout.A backpack hunter's headlamp needs to balance weight, performance, and efficiency. In this podcast episode, Steve & Mark discuss the unique demands of headlamps for backpack hunting, the headlamps we have used, and what headlamps we will be testing and reviewing moving

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