The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, talk about Mark's recent experience at the ATA Show, discuss where you can see Exo in the following months, and chat about the current podcast series with state wildlife departments. Items mentioned in this show... - Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - Xpedition XLite Bows: https://www.xpeditionarchery.com/collections/xlite - Wild Te...

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 Bryan, who completed a...

If you are interested in hunting big game in Wyoming in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the Wyoming Game & Fish department to understand how to hunt in Wyoming, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about point creep, herd population and health, hunting in grizzly country, migration research, and more. Wyoming Game & Fish: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/...

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss what new changes/additions may be coming to the K4 Pack lineup for 2024, if vacuum sealing game bags is worth it, and how to choose magnification (8x, 10x, or 12x) when purchasing new binos. SHARE PODCAST QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search th...

Steve & Mark recap the best of 2023 and reveal some new plans for 2024. They recap the best-selling Exo products of 2023, the most-downloaded podcasts of 2023, and the most-watched Exo videos of 2023... THE BEST OF 2023 — https://exomtngear.com/2023 You'll also hear about plans for new content, new hunts, new events, a new Death Hike, and more for 2024. SHARE PODCAST QUESTION — podcast@exomtng...

Whether you consider yourself a 'resolutions' person or not, the new year is a perfect time to reflect on where you have been, and to make some goals for where you want to go. No matter where you are coming from, Mtn Tough has some great training for your mind and body, to make you a tougher and more capable hunter (and human!) in 2024. In this conversation with Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of Mtn...

Merry Christmas from all of us at Exo Mtn Gear! As a thank you to everyone who supported the launch of our new K4 Pack Systems this year, we wanted to give away some of our favorite hunting gear. We took everyone who purchased a K4 Pack this year, drew random names, and gave away some great prizes that are worth a total of around $10,000 SEE THE PRIZES & WINNERS — https://exomtngear.com/christ...

Today's guest, Adam, reached out to us about a very unique hunt he went on earlier this year, in Nepal for Blue Sheep. We knew that this hunt involved very big mountains and a unique species of sheep, but that's about it. We were excited to discuss this hunt with Adam — to hear about the adventure and learn more about this unique hunt. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Photos...

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss how to not "waste the winter" and what they do during the winter to stay productive and motivated, to not regress before the next hunting season. They also discuss what they do, specifically, to stay "in it" on tough solo hunts. And if "smart rangefinders" that create waypoints are something that th...

We have been using onX Maps for many years. First, using the state-specific chips on a handheld Garmin GPS, and then using the phone-based onX Hunt app. While the features and capabilities of onX have grown tremendously, we haven't personally kept up to date enough to take advantage of all that onX can do for us these days. In today's conversation with onX's Dylan Dowson, we wanted to learn more a...

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss the trade-off of hunting Alaska, even if it means not hunting your normal seasons and species. They answer follow-up questions from their recent Gear of the Year podcast. And they provide some guidance on planning your own Death Hike. Mapping Apps to Consider: - https://onxmaps.com/hunt - https://ca...

At the end of each year, we like to look back and highlight some of the specific gear that made a difference on our hunts that year. We don't necessarily highlight gear that is newly released this year, or even "new to us". Any gear that made a difference on our hunts in this year is something we may highlight. In this episode, Steve & Mark highlight their "gear of the year" picks for 2023. ht...

It is an interesting time of year to think about nutrition, fitness, and our habits. With most hunting seasons wrapping up and plenty of holiday festivities on going, a lot of folks may find themselves heading into January looking to make some changes and new goals for the new year. Today we are joined by registered dietician, owner of Valley to Peak Nutrition, and our good friend, Kyle Kamp. Kyle...

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In toda...

Steve & Mark chat through the things they do after the end of hunting season, so that they are as prepared as possible for next year's hunts. SHARE YOUR "GEAR OF THE YEAR" or PODCAST QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In toda...

There is only one sale a year at Exo Mtn Gear, and it starts NOW. Save 10% site-wide for a limited-time... https://exomtngear.com/ In today's podcast, Mark & Jake recap Jake's recent whitetail hunt, which was his first time hunting whitetails and hunting from a treestand. Jake shares the story of his success, the lessons he learned, and they also discuss packs for whitetail hunting. SHARE YOUR...

We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In toda...

Steve & Mark recap their trip to Kodiak and answer your questions about wolves and elk interactions, shooting a bow in cold weather, objective suppressor reviews, and more. Some Exo news coming SOON that you don't want to miss! Get notified... https://exomtngear.com/newsletter SHARE YOUR "GEAR OF THE YEAR" or PODCAST QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Vi...

Steve & Mark (and Jake!!) answer your questions about managing water in sub-freezing temps, comparing lightweight suppressors for hunting, and more. They also discuss Jake's upcoming whitetail hunt, which is his first time hunting from a treestand. Finally, they share some examples of poor pack fit, and how to fix them... PACK FITTING MISTAKES — BEFORE & AFTER EXAMPLES: https://exomtngear....

Gabriel from Ivory Holsters joins us to discuss his recent archery elk hunt, his experience with Death Hikes and how they have helped his hunting, the pistol holsters that he makes for hunting packs, and much more. EMG Pack Holster: https://ivoryholsters.com/exo Ivory Holsters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivoryholsters/ LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@e...

Steve & Mark answer your questions about digiscoping with binoculars, packing heavy loads on steeper and shorter routes vs flatter and longer routes, how the x32 objective EL Range binos stack up against the x42 objective binos, and what bullet mark used on his recent elk hunt. Mark's Lessons & Reflections From His Elk Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/idaho-rifle-elk-deer-hunt-re...

Steve & Mark recap their recent rifle elk and deer hunt in Idaho. They had some struggles, found some success, and encountered some things that gave them new experiences. They share the story, what they learned, what they did right/wrong, and share some thoughts on stand-out gear from the trip. Gear List & Lessons Learned — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/idaho-rifle-elk-deer-hunt-rec...

Steve & Mark answer your questions about post-hunt pack cleaning, the purpose of load-lifters on pack frames, if getting "into the weeds" and building your own arrows is worth it, and more... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - PACK MISTAKES: https://exomtngear.com/mistakes - FRAME HEIGHT SELECTION: https://exomtngear.com/sizing SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exom...

It took 3 weeks of hard hunting for Graydon to fill his elk tag this past September. During that time, he didn't hear a single bugle or find fresh sign to speak of. In hearing his story, it sounded like there was an alien abduction of all elk in the units that he hunted. But, finally, one chance encounter led to him filling his tag in an unlikely way. This is a wild story of patience and persisten...