The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

In this show we are joined by podcast listeners, who happen to be both buddies and brothers-in-law. They tell the story of a fun hunt in Montana where they filled elk and deer tags in a single day. But it isn't all about success; they also share the lessons they learned from mistakes they made previously. Connect with us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Steve returns from his Sheep hunt in Alaska. We are saving the full hunt story for a later show, once our buddy Tyler can join. In this episode we focus on gear choices, lessons learned, and more. Have a question for the show? Email podcast@exomtngear.com

The backcountry is big, beautiful...and unforgiving. We shouldn't pursue the backcountry in fear, but we should be prepared for the possibility of difficult, or even dangerous conditions. If you find yourself in that moment where you or someone you are with needs rescue, what do you do? Hopefully, you have a means of requesting rescue assistance. But what does that really mean? What happens when y...

Mark is joined by John Hakes from Mesa Precision Arms. Together they address a wide variety of rifle-related questions from the audience. They talk about Mark's upgraded Tikka build (https://exomtngear.com/tikka), upgrades for other factory rifles, fully custom rifle builds, optics selection, and much more. Visit Mesa Precision Arms and contact John at: https://mesaprecisionarms.com/ Have a questi...

Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes from the past 5 years and are replaying them this week. Additionally, we are offering 5 prize packs for you — the listeners. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/06d5759c28/ Today's show is a re-cast of Episode #216 with Chadd...

Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes from the past 5 years and are replaying them this week. Additionally, we are offering 5 prize packs for you — the listeners. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/06d5759c28/ Today's show is a re-cast of Episode #180 with Mike...

Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes from the past 5 years and are replaying them this week. Additionally, we are offering 5 prize packs for you — the listeners. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/06d5759c28/ Today's show is a re-cast of Episodes #162 and #163...

Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes from the past 5 years and are replaying them this week. Additionally, we are offering 5 prize packs for you — the listeners. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/06d5759c28/ Today's show is a re-cast of Episode #138 with Paul...

Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes from the past 5 years and are replaying them this week. Additionally, we are offering 5 prize packs for you — the listeners. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/06d5759c28/ Today's show is a re-cast of Episode #16 with Russ M...

As Steve and Mark prepare to hunt sheep and elk with a rifle for the first time this fall, they seek the wisdom of former hunting guide, previous podcast guest, and full-time gun writer, Joseph von Benedikt. Joseph answers their questions on bullet selection, shot placement, field support and shooting positions, and much more. Connect with Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcas...

We, as hunters, spend a lot of time, effort, energy, and money to put ourselves into positions where we have an opportunity to shoot the animal we are pursuing. When that moment comes together, can you hold it together and make a good shot? Whether you have a bow or rifle in your hands, how do you ensure that you make the most of that opportunity you have worked so hard to create? Our guest, Joel...

Steve & Mark discuss training for hunting, shooting supports for rifles, how to hike heavy, their favorite backcountry bourbon choice, and much more. Have a question for the show?... podcast@exomtngear.com https://exomtngear.com/podcast

What does it take to kill an elk TODAY? What about elk hunting has changed in the past 5-10 years? Those are just a couple of the many questions we ask Corey Jacobsen on this episode. Other questions address e-scouting, dealing with hunting pressure, hunting post-run bulls, and much, much more. Use "EXO20" to SAVE $20 on the University of Elk Hunting Online Course at https://Elk101.com/onlinecours...

Steve surprises Mark with a hunt announcement, and then they discuss listener questions on pack comfort issues, keeping a clean camp, where to look for deer, and more... Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Links for gear mentioned in this episode: - Arcade Belt: https://amzn.to/2P23qlT - Reloading Mounts: https://inlinefabrication.com/ - Scent-Free Bags: https://loksak.myshopi...

Our guest on this episode, Baxter, filled 3 elk tags in his first 4 years elk hunting. Part of the reason for his success is some of his outside-the-box thinking, which you'll hear about in this episode. If you're looking to fill an elk tag this fall, this conversation will help you think through some tactics and strategies to consider for your hunt. Visit Baxter's website at: https://www.baxterbo...

We announce a soon-coming giveaway and answer listener questions about breaking-down elk, how to best load head and horns on your pack, discuss follow-up questions on Mark's experience with his new suppressor, and talk through what gear changes for 1-3 day hunts vs 5-7 day hunts. Share your question for the next show: podcast@exomtngear.com Exo Videos: https://youtube.com/ExoMountainGear Exo Newsl...

Josh Kirchner joins us to talk about his journey becoming a mule deer hunter, and the Struggles & Success he has encountered along the way. From desert bucks in Arizona to high-country mule deer in the Rockies, Josh has some enjoyable stories and helpful lessons to share with you today. Connect with Josh… - Book: https://amzn.to/2B565rw - Website: https://dialedinhunter.com - Videos: https://w...

Bob & Jeff from PNWild join us to talk about hunting mule deer in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Connect with PNWild... - https://pnwild.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/pnwild - https://instagram.com/pnwild_ Have a question for the show? Email podcast@exomtngear.com

We conclude the How to Hunt Mule Deer podcast series with this in-depth episode on alternate tactics for mule deer hunting. Our guest, Robby Denning, is an extremely dedicated mule deer hunter, with decades of experience. Robby is the author of "Hunting Big Mule Deer" and joins us to discuss still-hunting, tracking, ambush hunting, and other tactics to hunt mule deer "beyond spot-and-stalk". Robby...

We quickly recap this past weekend's Death Hike (more to come on that), talk about Mark's experience shooting with his new suppressor, and answer listener questions on budget packs, hunting with mountain bikes, and more... Share your question for the next show: podcast@exomtngear.com

We continue the How to Hunt Mule Deer podcast series with this in-depth episode on SHOOTING and archery setups for mule deer. Our guest, Tim Gillingham, is a world-class competitive archer, a passionate and accomplished hunter, and a well-respected part of the archery industry as a whole. We are excited to chat with Tim about the technical and practical aspects of hunting mule deer with archery eq...

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on how to pack gear in your pack, what "mountain supplements" they use in the backcountry, what Steve found in his test of numerous down jackets, and how breathing techniques can be an effective tool for hunters. Submit your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We continue our How to Hunt Mule Deer series with this in-depth episode on STALKING mule deer. Our guest, South Cox, is a very experienced mule deer hunter that specializes in chasing high country deer with stick-and-string. South has spent years hunting mule deer with spot-and-stalk tactics. In this episode, we learn South's methods for executing stalks in the high country. Resources mentioned in...

Steve & Mark answer your questions on archery shot routines, custom ballistic reticles, quality of roads for elk hunting, and more. You'll also hear about "impressively stupid" questions from hunters. We also discuss some listener tips about using Google Earth and other resources for satellite imagery. As mentioned in the show, check out Google Earth Engine (https://explorer.earthengine.google...

We continue our How to Hunt Mule Deer series with this in-depth episode on LOCATING mule deer. Our guest, Dioni Amuchastegui, is a friend and dedicated mule deer hunter in Idaho. Dioni has spent a lot of time studying, observing, and hunting mule deer. In this episode, we learn Dioni's methods for finding mule deer — and specifically finding mature bucks — which has allowed him to have many years...