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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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00:28:41

MM 187 | Pack meat upside down? How many rifle rounds...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about packing meat upside down on your pack, how many rifle rounds to bring on a backcountry hunt, the new K4 Rifle Carrier, pre-season pack washing, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - August Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/podcast - K4 Rifle Carrier: https://exomtngear.com/rifle - Backpack Hunting Webinar: https://exomtngear.com/masterclass - How to Load Meat & Antlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJZdVAXyHRg SHARE YOUR QUESTION:

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01:07:21

415 | After the Hunt — An Adventure in New Zealand

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/08/04

We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. Today, we are speaking with Erik and Jason after their hunting trip to New Zealand. You will hear about the multiple species they were able to hunt, the

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01:09:06

414 | How To Shoot Your Rifle From A Tripod — Part 2...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/08/02

Being able to effectively shoot your rifle from a tripod is a skill that will make you a more effective hunter — especially if you hunt in variable terrain. But shooting from a rifle isn't as easy as you may think. It does take some knowledge, technique, and practice. In today's podcast, we speak with Michael from Really Right Stuff and he shares some extremely helpful wisdom about shooting with a tripod. We discuss how to shoot from various positions (prone, seated, kneeling, standing), how to

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00:51:26

MM 186 | Don't Be A Boob, New K4 Rifle Carrier,...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/31

Steve & Mark announce the new K4 Rifle Carrier and also answer your listener questions about nightly routines while backpacking, trekking poles, why they only use the Garmin InReach Mini, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - K4 Rifle Carrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgxsz1XfaUY - Backpack Hunting Webinar: https://onxmaps.zoom.us/webinar/register/2316886541812/WN_axrrUvEwT12oO3mlNnSJIA#/registration SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or

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01:16:59

413 | Custom Rifle Misconceptions with AllTerra Arms

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/28

The world of custom and semi-custom rifles can be overwhelming. With seemingly endless options (cartridges, components, bullets, builders, etc), how do you make good decisions when upgrading or building a rifle? And from a high level, what are some of the most popular misconceptions about precision rifles for hunting? We dive into these questions, and more, with Drew and Todd from AllTerra Arms. We talk about what a custom rifle is (and isn't), why high-end rifles cost what they do, why speed isn't

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01:01:45

412 | Backpack Hunt Breakdown — Goat, Bear, & Caribou

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/26

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain

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00:40:40

MM 185 | Embarrassing Questions, Trophy Expectations,...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/24

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on the topics of expectations for a once-in-a-lifetime hunt, preventing and dealing with stinky boots, embarrassing fear of the backcountry, calling elk during rifle season, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - Steve's Backpack Elk Hunting Gear Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7W9Dbhg70k - Gear List Spreadsheet Template: https://exomtngear.com/gearlist - Water Filtration Podcast Discussion:

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01:15:52

411 | Hunt With Health, For A Lifetime

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/21

How do you become and/or stay healthy in a way that will allow you to hunt into the later decades of life? If your goal is to be a life-long hunter with minimal physical limitations, this conversation is for you. Our guest, John Zombro of The Lifetime Athlete, shares some excellent advice and a high-level framework of what it takes to hunt with health for a lifetime. CONNECT WITH JOHN: https://thelifetimeathlete.com/ ENTER THE JULY GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast LEAVE A MESSAGE:

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01:00:44

410 | Backpack Hunt Breakdown — Mule Deer

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/19

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain

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00:50:11

MM 184 | Solo Gear Q&A

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/17

Mark answers gear-related questions from listeners, covering water filtration, digiscoping adapters, shelter comparisons, puffy jackets, suppressors, knives, rifle scope mounts, and more... RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - K4 Nalgene Holder: https://exomtngear.com/nalgene - Hydrapak Seeker: https://amzn.to/3JTbzGc - Hydrapak Filter: https://amzn.to/3rzk1DV - Katadyn BeFree Filter: https://amzn.to/44nkrvZ - Ollin Digiscoping: https://ollin.co/ - Durston X-Mid 1 Pro:

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01:42:20

409 | 2023 Death Hike Recap

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/14

WARNING — While we normally keep our show family-friendly, there are a few curse words used in this episode. Additional warning (a cheesy one) — This episode should challenge your comfort zone and may inspire you to do something like you've never done before. Mark & Steve are joined by four of the participants of the 2023 Exo Death Hike, to share their stories, experiences, and lessons learned from an adventure that was unlike any other. Two of the guests on this episode, Dan

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01:39:56

408 | Backpack Hunt Breakdown — Solo Sheep

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/12

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain

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00:23:08

MM 183 | Hunting Notes, Tarps for Glassing, Taller...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/10

Mark & Steve answer listener questions about how they take and use notes after their hunts, what suggestions they have for versatile tarps (glassing, cooking, meat sheet, etc), using the taller Nalgene Silo bottles in the K4 Nalgene Holder, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE... - K4 Nalgene Holder: https://exomtngear.com/nalgene - Hydrapak Seeker: https://amzn.to/3D55X7J - Hydrapak Filter: https://amzn.to/44xeRqZ - Nalgene Silo: https://amzn.to/3rhq2oJ - Z Packs Tarps:

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00:33:21

407 | Before the 2023 Exo Death Hike

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/07

Steve & Mark discuss this year's Death Hike just hours before it begins. They cover the plan and route for this year, what training has looked like, what gear is (and isn't!) be used, and much more. We will be back next week with a post-hike recap. Previous Death Hike content... - Life-Changing Lessons from the Death Hike: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/life-changing-lessons-from-the-exo-death-hike - 2022 Death Hike Recap: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/351 - 2021 Death Hike Recap:

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01:09:42

406 | Backpack Hunt Breakdown — Solo Elk

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/05

The Backpack Hunt Breakdown is a new series for July of 2023. Each week we will have a new episode in this series, featuring a new guest and a different backpack-style hunt. For each of these conversations, we use the following categories to break down the hunt and understand what led to the eventual success of the hunt... - PLANNING (the tag and hunt opportunity, scouting for animals/country/access, specific gear choices, etc) - MANAGING (your time and energy, when to stay or move, using terrain

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00:24:18

MM 182 | July Giveaway & Your Mule Deer Qs Answered

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Mark is joined by Dioni Amuchastegui, who is a Mule Deer fanatic and a good friend of Exo. Dioni joins us to answer your listener questions on Mule Deer strategies and how this past winter may impact future hunts. For more in-depth discussions on hunting Mule Deer, check out the previous podcast series, How to Hunt Mule Deer (Episodes 232 through 239), including Dioni's featured episode (234) on Locating Mule Deer. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY — https://exomtngear.com/podcast Outdoor Vitals Ventus:

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00:46:51

FF 04 | Jake's 5 Questions with Jeff Bloomquist

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/06/30

On this Final Friday episode, Jake sits down with Jeff Bloomquist. Jeff has been on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast a couple of times before and is a long-time friend of Exo. Jeff has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to bowhunting elk and has a lot of information to share on how to be successful and how he got to that point of success. Amongst some off-topic conversations, here are the questions Jake asked Jeff... - 1) How did you get out and hunt as much as you could when you were in your 20's

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00:57:11

405 | Sleeping Pad Selection, Misconceptions, and...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Maybe you have been let down by an uncomfortable, cold, or deflated sleeping pad in the backcountry. If you have, you know that you never want to experience that again. Can an inflatable sleeping bag be comfortable, warm, and durable? How do you select the right one? In today's podcast, we have a deep-dive discussion on inflatable sleeping pads with Brandon Bowers, the Product Manager at Therm-a-Rest. This conversation will explain sleeping pad design and materials. A sleeping pad's warmth, as

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00:46:41

MM 181 | Corey Jacobsen on Elk Calling Setups

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/06/26

If you have ever wanted a visual, play-by-play breakdown of actual elk calling setups to help you become a more successful elk caller, the new "In the Zone" video series is what you have been looking for! Steve & Mark are joined by 11-time World Elk Calling Champion, Corey Jacobsen, to talk about the new "In The Zone" video series. In this podcast conversation, they break down the hunt that was covered in the latest In The Zone video... "In The Zone" Video:

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01:14:43

404 | Archery Accuracy — Help vs Hype

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast ·

2023/06/21

Although we have years of experience bowhunting, shooting archery events, testing archery products, and tuning our bows, we have been a bit "out of touch" and haven't stayed up to date with everything that has been happening in the archery world for the past handful of years. Realizing this, we wanted to speak with someone who is current on all things archery. In our latest podcast with hunter, shooter, and professional archery tech, Kellen Morgan, we discuss what is new, relevant, exciting, and

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