by Exo Mtn Gear

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

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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, caribou, and more. While this podcast is 100% independent and free from advertising or sponsorship, it is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear, which we own and operate. Exo’s mission is to build the best backcountry hunting pa...

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220 | Laughs & Lessons From an Alaskan Hunting Guide 22.04.2020 1:14:47

We met our guest, Rafe, on Kodiak Island this past fall. Rafe has extensive experience hunting, guiding, and fishing in Alaska for species that include Sitka Blacktail Deer, Kodiak brown bears, mountain goats, and sheep. In this show, we chat with Rafe about his experience as a guide and what lessons he has learned in the field that can help us as hunters. We cover everything from mindset, to shoo...

TSS 21 — Start With the Basics 21.04.2020 17:08

Steve & Mark answer two important listener questions from new elk hunters... How do I get a tag? And how do I pick a spot and find elk? Elk Tag Strategy — https://exomtngear.com/elktags Online Elk Course (Use "EXO20" to save $20) — https://elk101.com/onlinecourse Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS"...

TSS 20 — More Gear Questions & Why Gear Isn’t Everything 20.04.2020 29:33

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on gear and also discuss why gear isn't everything. Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, but we will be using the TSS episode name for future episodes are NOT our "normal" epi...

TSS 19 — DIY Bow Tuning, Make the Most of Limited Hunting Time, Wrist vs Thumb Releases, and more... 17.04.2020 41:05

Steve and Mark answer your questions on their preferred method of bow tuning (paper tuning, french tuning, broadhead tuning, etc), what are the pros/cons of hunting with a handheld release compared to a wrist strap release, how to make the most of limited hunting time, and more... Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. Wh...

TSS 18 — Budget Backpacking Gear, Are Fires OK?, Hiking Data Analysis 16.04.2020 23:13

Steve & Mark cover budget backpacking gear recommendations. Answer questions about having fires in the backcountry while bowhunting. And discuss how they track and analyze their hiking performance data. Budget Gear List & Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/budget-backpacking-gear-for-your-next-hunt Live Q&A TONIGHT (4/16/20 @ 7p Mtn) on the Born & Raised YouTube Channel:...

219 | Exo’s Origins & Ethos 15.04.2020 57:19

Origins: the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived. Ethos: the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. Exo Mtn Gear Co-Founder, Lenny Nelson, joins Steve & Mark to discuss Exo's origins and ethos. At your request, we are diving into the backstory of Exo Mtn Gear and sharing the reason Exo exist today. “For us, i...

TSS 17 — Family Camping, Trail Cams, Quilts, Hammocks, and more... 14.04.2020 42:09

Steve & Mark answer your questions on camping with your family, when to use trail cameras, hammocks for the backcountry, tips on using quilts, and more... Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, but we will be using t...

TSS 16 — Pack Soreness, Quiet or Loud for Elk, Bino Power, and more... 13.04.2020 25:07

Steve & Mark answer questions on soreness after packing heavy loads, the best binocular magnification for western hunting, whether to be quiet or loud in the elk woods, and more... Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not su...

TSS 15 — Shed Hunting, Burning Points, Pack Choice for Deer vs Elk, Quilt vs Mummy Bag 10.04.2020 30:21

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on shed hunting, burning preference points, pack choice and size for elk vs mule deer, floorless shelters vs traditional tents, and quilts vs mummy sleeping bags. Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopg...

TSS 14 — 100 Pro-Level Hunting & Backpacking Skills 09.04.2020 58:24

Steve & Mark discuss the tips & tricks shared in the Backpacker Magazine Article, "100 Essential Skills Every Backpacker Should Know" https://www.backpacker.com/skills/100-pro-level-hiking-skills-everyone-should-know Have a "pro tip" to share? Email it to us: podcast@exomtngear.com

218 | Learn As You Go. Share What You Know. 08.04.2020 1:13:31

This episode features a listener story that many of you can relate to, and all of us can learn from. Corey joins us to share his journey of learning to become an elk hunter as an adult from Iowa. Along with his own "hunting renaissance", he also shares some of the stories and lessons from getting his daughter into hunting during her teen years. How are you using your time and knowledge to share wh...

TSS 13 — Copper vs Lead, Spring Bear Tips, Pack Weight for Training, and Steve’s Boot Research 07.04.2020 31:09

Steve & Mark answer listener questions about Copper vs Load bullets, Spot-and-Stalk Spring Bear Hunting, the Ideal Pack Weight for Pre-Season Training, and also discuss Steve's latest boot research and theory. Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? T...

TSS 12 — Best Budget Clothing & Spotting Scopes for Mule Deer 06.04.2020 19:53

What are the best budget clothing options? How do you pick the best spotting scope (balancing weight and magnification) for high country mule deer hunting? Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, but we will be using the...

TSS 11 — Answers on Bows, Bulls, and Bivys 03.04.2020 30:58

We answer listener questions about bow sights, bugling bulls, and bivy selection. Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, but we will be using the TSS episode name for future episodes are NOT our "normal" episodes that fo...

TSS 10 — Pack Questions: Training Weight, One-Tripping Deer + Camp, Fit for a Teen... 02.04.2020 24:31

Steve & Mark answer pack-related questions... "Will I damage my pack by training with it year-round?" "What is your advice for packing out a whole buck, camp, and weapon in one trip?" "What should I look for when it comes to selecting a pack for a teenager?" Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand...

217 | Elk Hunting Camp Styles — Base, Spike, or Bivy? 01.04.2020 49:11

Kody & Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors join us to discuss the different styles and approaches of camping for elk hunts. We discuss the pros and cons of hunting from a roadside base camp, packing in for a backcountry spike camp, or hunting with camp on our back for a bivy-style hunt. As we discuss in the show, there is no one "right" way to approach an elk hunt. Rather, you should underst...

TSS 09 — Lenny joins us to talk about Parenting, #DadLife, Elk Tag Applications, and yes, Boots! 31.03.2020 31:20

Co-Founder of Exo Mtn Gear, Lenny Nelson, joins Steve & Mark to talk about parenting during COVID, raising kids in the mountains, and to answer listener questions on elk tag applications and points, power supply in the backcountry, and his take on the topic of boots. Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "T...

TSS 08 — Arrows & Broadheads for Elk vs Deer, Warm Weather Sleeping Gear, COVID Hair Cuts, and more… 30.03.2020 30:11

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on arrow and broadhead setups for deer vs elk, adapting sleeping gear for warm weather, and answer follow-up questions from topics discussed on previous TSS episodes... Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The...

TSS 07 — Kodiak Questions, Late-Season Gear & Pack Weight, Tripod Selection 27.03.2020 32:23

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on... Hunting in Kodiak, Late-Season Gear Choices and Pack Weight, and Tripod Selection. (No boots!) Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, but we will be using the TSS episode...

TSS 06 — Shelter Condensation, Camp Selection, Bear Prevention, and, yes... Boots 26.03.2020 42:53

Steve & Mark answer listener questions on... Shelters & Condensation, Camp Site Selection, Bear Prevention, AK Caribou Gear Lists, and yes, they talk about boots... AGAIN. Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, b...

216 | Adventure & Adversity with Navy SEAL, Chadd Wright 25.03.2020 1:03:49

Navy SEAL, Ultrarunner, and Hunter — Chadd Wright (@chadwright278) — joins us on the latest #HuntBackcountry podcast to talk about adventure and adversity. Chadd shares how the lessons he has learned as a SEAL and Ultrarunner can help YOU as a backcountry hunter... "True adventure is when you embark on a journey where the most likely outcome is failure. If you want to experience true adventure in...

TSS 05 — The Story of Our First Bow Kills 24.03.2020 31:55

As requested, Steve & Mark share the stories of their first bow kills. Let's just say that, for each of them, their first bow kills were good experiences to learn from... Connect with us and let us know what you want to discuss on future TSS episodes by emailing podcast@exomtngear.com. What does "TSS" stand for? The Supplemental Show? The Shutdown Show? The Stopgap Show? We're not sure, but we...