Dustin Wittwer

The Huntian Podcast

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Dustin Wittwer

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Hunt Series 1 10.08.2023

The Hunt Series podcasts are back! If you didn't follow along last year, this series is typically solo with Dustin diving deep into his specific hunts, scouting trips, gear setup and breakdown, etc. Follow along this year as Dustin puts a big, Wyoming mule deer buck at the top of his priority list, mostly because he didn't draw any tags! Enjoy! Backpack Food: www.backpacklogistics.com @backpacklog...

Travis Hobbs - Finding and Killing Big Mule Deer 03.08.2023

This episode Travis and Dustin dive into pre-season scouting, current winter affects, new gear, and finding and hunting big, mature mule deer. Enjoy! Use code "podcast" at www.backpacklogistics.com to get 20% your custom meal order! Reach out on Instagram: @dustinwittwer @backpacklogistics @teambackcountry @ntrlbrnhunter Email: teambackcountry@gmail.com

South Cox 18.07.2023

This episode is from a couple months ago when we met in Riverton, WY for the Wyoming Bowhunters Association annual meeting. South and I discuss Stalker Stickbows, elk hunting, Nevada leftover tags, mule deer hunting, and what we need to do going forward for hunting. Enjoy! Reach out: @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry @stalkerstickbows Email: teambackcountry@gmail.com

Trophy Hunting, Upcoming Hunt Plans, & Preseason Scouting Tactics 10.07.2023

Dustin gets tuned up on a White Monster and calls his brother, Jason. They chat about upcoming hunt plans (or lack thereof), how trophy hunting would solve a lot of problems, and how they go about scouting for upcoming hunts. Let us know your opinion at the channels below. Enjoy! We sponsor our own show with our Backpack Logistics backpack food business. Consider us for all your backpack food need...

Derik Henderson - Patience & Persistence 23.02.2023

Derik is one of the best big buck killers I know. We sit down and discuss how to hunt big mule deer outside the box of normal tactics. Derik specializes in finding and killing big bucks in unsuspecting places that others may overlook. Derik will do anything it takes to get it done, whether it's 8 miles deep in the backcountry, or 200 yards from the nearest road. Enjoy! Email: teambackcountry@gmail...

Hunt Application Strategy 06.02.2023

Hunting the best tags possible each year requires a plan. I go through my thought process and what plan I have in place as I apply for hunts each year. I also breakdown each western state that I apply for, explain my goals in each state, and what to expect. Enjoy! Email: teambackcountry@gmail.com Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast  

Wyoming Elk Breakdown 26.01.2023

This episode dives into the state of Wyoming hunting applications and changes, specifically focusing on Wyoming elk. Enjoy! You can support the show by shopping at Backpack Logistics for all your backpacking food needs this year, starting with your spring bear or shed hunting trips! Go to www.backpacklogistics.com Email: teambackcountry@gmail.com Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding...

Marlon Holden & Gray Light App 05.01.2023

Marlon Holden joins to discuss his new Gray Light bowhunting mule deer app. This app is for mule deer bowhunters looking for an edge. It's a centralized location for a pile of information about bowhunting mule deer. Enjoy!

NV Elk Hunt Story & Catch Up with Corey Beckendorf 28.12.2022

Corey and I jump on to catch up and tell the story of my late season NV bull elk hunt. If you want to skip to the elk hunting story, jump to the 20 minute mark. I explain how I got the tag and how much time I had to prepare. I go through all the logistics of a late season hunt. I walk through the night I spotted my bull, finding and killing him the next day. We chat long range shooting and bullet...

Backcountry Gear & Tag Q&A 16.12.2022

I roll a solo episode on my drive home from work answering some of the questions asked on social media. Topics include over the counter tags, burning points, gear and more. Enjoy!  

Killing Big Late Season Bull Elk 23.11.2022

Stephen Rosso joins the podcast for a break from mule deer to talk about killing big bulls late season. Stephen has chased big bulls late season with his horses here in Wyoming. We chat about scoring bull elk. We also chat about migration vs true late season bull elk hunts. Dustin explains the almost once in a lifetime Nevada bull elk tag he has coming up too! Enjoy. Instagram: @teambackcountry @d...

Mule Deer Q & A 14.11.2022

We jump back into the podcast with our favorite topic, mule deer! I answer questions from the social media pages about mule deer hunting and tactics. I share some of the lessons I've learned this year and the past mistakes I've made. Enjoy! Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @backpacklogistics Email: teambackcountry@gmail.com

Guess Who’s Back...Back Again! 09.11.2022

Welcome back episode! It's been an incredible fall hunting (mostly mule deer) in Colorado and Wyoming. I catch everyone up on my fall shenanigans, break down where the podcast is going, and general welcome back! This episode I ask for your feedback about the podcast. Please listen and message or email your thoughts! I'm back baby! IG: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @b...

Kifarucast Episode with Aron Snyder 18.07.2022

I was a guest on Kifarucast with my good buddy, Aron Snyder. Aron is the owner of Kifaru International, the premium backpack line. Aron has forgotten more about backpacking and backpack food than most know. Aron and I chop up the business idea for Backpack Logistics and how it came to be. Enjoy! Instagram: @kifaru_intl @aron_snyder @backpacklogistics @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry Email: dustin@b...

Kyle Kamp with Valley to Peak Nutrition 08.07.2022

This was a very uncovering episode with Kyle Kamp from Valley to Peak Nutrition. We discuss all things backpack food nutrition and theory. Kyle is clearly a bank of knowledge on how food works with our bodies, what to pack and why, and how to maximize physical performance on long backcountry hunts. We discuss how this will integrate with our new custom meal business, Backpack Logistics, that allow...

BACKPACK LOGISTICS - Hike More, Worry Less 23.06.2022

The long sabbatical from the show was for good reason. Jason and I have been working on an all new shopping experience for backpackers and hikers. Backpack Logistics takes the stress and worry out of backpack food. Our website offers a custom meal kit builder for creating an entire day's worth of backpack food, built to your specs, and shipped to you ready to hike. It's a revolutionary way to orde...

Hunt Series 2: Application Season 01.04.2022

We are in the middle of application season! Here is my thought process as I navigate the western hunting states. Mule deer is top of my list. Listen to which states and species I eliminate from my application along with which season dates I strategically choose to maximize my mule deer hunts this year. I also mention a sneak peek into a side hustle I'll be launching soon. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustin...

Brady Miller - Backpack Gear Breakdown 25.03.2022

Brady Miller joins the podcast to discuss his specialty, backpack hunting gear. Brady uses and abuses more gear than most in a hunting season. We breakdown his favorite picks going into this hunting season. Enjoy! Instagram: @brady_j_miller @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: teambackcountry@gmail.com

1O0TH!! Special Guest and Q&A 18.03.2022

We made it! 100 episodes. It doesn't mean anything and took way too long to get here, but at the same time, I hope it's been valuable. To those who have been here since the beginning, thank you! To those just now finding us, thank you! I'm looking forward to 100 more. I finally call one of the guests I've been wanting on the show since I started it, my Dad. Floyd talks about hunting with me and Ja...

Marc Smith - New Mexico Heartbreak 10.03.2022

Marc joins the podcast again while at Western Hunting & Conservation Expo. We discuss his gut wrenching story chasing one of the biggest bucks of his life in New Mexico. He tells the whole story from finding the buck, to how he hunted the buck, and ultimately the mistakes is learned from and how he came away a better hunter. Enjoy! Instagram: @muleyslayer1 @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @backpack...

Mike Duplan 24.02.2022

Mike Duplan is an authority on big mule deer. He lives and hunts in Colorado and has killed some monster bucks! Mike recently returned from a South African safari trip. We discuss the differences between hunting Africa and chasing mule deer here in the West. Mike breaks down the current state of mule deer hunting in Colorado and throughout the West. Enjoy! Instagram: @mikeduplan @dustinwittwer @fi...

Jace Guymon - Utah Elk Breakdown 17.02.2022

An elk episode! You read that correctly. In an effort to bring well-rounded information, I felt compelled to offer some elk information. Jace is the perfect elk guest. He is an expert on Utah elk hunting. We breakdown the Utah application process, how the elk herds are doing, where to hunt big bulls, what seasons to hunt, and more! Enjoy! Instagram: @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry @d...

Robby Denning: Hunting Big Mule Deer, The Stories 08.02.2022

Robby is one of my favorite mule deer authorities! He has a wealth of big buck knowledge, including one of my favorite mule deer books: "Hunting Big Mule Deer". He also has a new book, specifically focusing on the mule deer stories of his original book, titled: "Hunting Big Mule Deer: The Stories." We spend a considerable amount of time breaking down the upcoming mule deer season and how Robby app...

2022 Hunt Series 1: Application Planning 04.02.2022

Here we go! It's a new year and the beginning of the new Hunt Series 2022! The hunt series will be a yearlong update of my current mindset, planning phase, and/or upcoming hunt. I use the hunt series to breakdown my exact thought process as I navigate planning and applying for tags, preparing and executing hunts, and lessons learned. Please reach out with feedback or topics you want more informati...

Jeremy Dugger: Time, Trail Cams, & Tracking 31.01.2022

Mule deer junkies pay attention! Jeremy is a wealth of knowledge on big mule deer tactics, specifically low country bucks in tight cover. He breaks down some of his best experiences tracking big mule deer in tight trees. Jeremy has killed and been apart of killing some of the biggest bucks in New Mexico. Enjoy! Instagram: @muleymojo @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry Emai...

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