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The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

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 to you by Exo Mtn Gear, which we own and operate. Exo’s mission is to build the best backcountry hunting pack systems available, provide the best service possible, and do it all right here in the USA. Learn more at: https://exomtngear.com/

Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com. Or visit the searchable archive of all podcast episodes we have published over the past decade at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast.

Thanks for listening! —Steve & Mark

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Latest Episodes:

MM 277 | More Bow Tuning, Best Sun Hoody, Animal Recovery, and more... Aug 04, 2025

Show notes

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about bow tuning, even if broadheads are hitting with field points, suggestions on base layers for hot-weather hunts, what to do first when you recover an animal, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES

Backpack Hunting Basics — When You Shoot: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-shoot-an-animal
Backpack Hunting Basics — When You Recover: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-recover-an-animal
Mark's New Battery Bank: https://sandsarchery.com/products/nitecore-pocket-10k-power-bank-with-built-in-cable
Compressed Wipes: https://amzn.to/47cPxdG
Sitka Core Lightweight: https://www.sitkagear.com/collection/core-lightweight-collection
Simms SolarFlex: https://amzn.to/46C6dv7
Outdoor Research Echo: https://amzn.to/4mscqyq
Patagonia Capilene: https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-capilene-cool-daily-hoody/45310.html
Anetik Sun Hoody: https://anetik.com/products/copy-of-mens-low-pro-tech-hoody-master-hoody
Kuhl Hoody: https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/long-sleeve/kuhl-engineered-hoody/

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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535 | CrossFit Champion to Elk Passion with Rich Froning Aug 01, 2025

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For four years straight, Rich Froning was considered "the fittest man on earth" as he dominated the CrossFit Games competition. After retiring from individual competition, Rich has pursued many interests, but none rivaled his passion for elk hunting. We speak with Rich about the humility required to grow as an elk hunter, what he has learned from hunting with more experienced hunters, how CrossFit prepared him for the challenges of elk hunting, and much more.

Mayhem Hunt: https://www.mayhemhunt.com/
Rich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richfroning/

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

534 | Elk Week, Kids Hunts, & Bears with Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors Jul 30, 2025

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Trent Fisher from Born & Raised Outdoors joins us to discuss elk hunting, his experience getting his kids into hunting, and judging big black bears. Be sure to check out ELK WEEK specials from Born & Raised through August 3rd...

Elk Week Specials: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
Hunting Clothing Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RWlPgqZLg
Previous Elk Episodes w/ Trent: Elk Week Podcasts

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 276 | Archery Elk Gear, Tire Drags, Swaro ATC, & More... Jul 28, 2025

Show notes

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about backcountry hygiene, the Swarovski ATC compact spotter, tire drags with the K4 Frame, gear tape, custom Crocs, their DIY backcountry bar recipes, Mark's garage workout, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES

Lathrop & Sons Giveaway: http://lathropandsons.com/pages/giveaway
Archery Elk Gear (Exo vs BRO): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/5-day-archery-elk-gear-list-comparison
DIY Backcountry Bar Recipes: https://exomtngear.com/bars
Mark's Garage Workout: https://the-experience-project.com/marks-garage-workout-for-mountain-hunting/
Swarovski ATC: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-atc-stc-compact-spotting-scope
Kowa 55: https://sandsarchery.com/products/kowa-tsn-55-compact-spotting-scope
Swarovski ATS 65: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
Vet Wrap: https://amzn.to/4f6AnbW
Camo Gear Tape: https://amzn.to/4lRXNVd & https://amzn.to/46uJy3R
Colgate Wisps: https://amzn.to/40AMFn1

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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533 | Technical Bowhunting with Darin Cooper Jul 23, 2025

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Former archery engineer, competitive shooter, and accomplished hunter, Darin Cooper (@darin_cooper) comes back to The Hunt Backcountry Podcast. We discuss the details of his current bowhunting setup. But more than just a conversation about gear, this is a discussion that goes into the technical aspects of archery and bowhunting.
Darin's Previous Podcasts...

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 275 | Manifesting Elk, Beginner Questions, Bow Carry, Battery vs Solar, and More... Jul 21, 2025

Show notes

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about power banks vs solar panels, how to dry and care for water bladders, and things first-time backpack hunters should consider when looking to hunt in remote country with predators. We also discuss the first things to do when you shoot an animal, why we are grateful as F@#K, trusting the process, if Steve can manifest an elk with his mind, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES

Podcast Giveaway + Exo Discount: https://exomtngear.com/podcast (Entry deadline is Midnight on July 25)
First Steps When You Shoot: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-shoot-an-animal
Mark's Pump for Drying Bladders & Cooling Barrels: https://amzn.to/44Z5L7N
Elk 101 Bow Hook: https://store.elk101.com/products/elk101-bow-hook
OBI Bow/Rifle Carry: https://oldballsinc.com/pages/obi-link-system
Nitecore Power Bank: https://sandsarchery.com/products/nitecore-pocket-10k-power-bank-with-built-in-cable

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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532 | CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! (Big Giveaway + Exo Discount) Jul 16, 2025

Show notes

We launched the very first episode of The Hunt Backcountry podcast exactly 10 years ago, on July 16, 2015.
To celebrate 10 years of the podcast, we are offering some great prizes and an exclusive Exo discount. To enter the giveaway and get access to the discount, sign up by email at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast.

This promotion is only running for 10 days, from July 16-25th, 2025.

THANK YOU for supporting the podcast over these past 10 years!

ENTER NOW: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

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MM 274 | Knife Sharpening, Backpacking Light, Removing Reviews, and More... Jul 14, 2025

Show notes

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about how we sharpen our hunting knives, Mark's lessons from his mountain bike race, why S&S Archery removed their spotting scope comparison video from YouTube, where we carry our water bladders in a K4 Pack, what to avoid when storing a weighted pack for summer training, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES

American-Made Gear Giveaway: https://swee.ps/KkZMPBCSH
Backpacking Light Course: https://backpackinglight.com/backcountry-hunting-ultralight-gear-strategies/
Our Podcast with Ryan from Backpacking Light: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/462
Knife Sharpening: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-hunting-basics-how-we-sharpen-knives
Experience Project HUNT Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCisjM16JQUuY7xWQLdExN_rAHTxEsvv
Our Water Filtration & Carry System: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-hunting-basics-how-we-filter-carry-water
Load Your Pack for a Day Hunt: https://youtu.be/xEwuuQSMiBo
Load Your Pack for a Backpack Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-load-your-pack-for-a-multi-day-backpack-hunt

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

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531 | Nick, Part 1 (New Hunter, Elk Hunting Bootcamp, Prepping For Alaska) Jul 09, 2025

Show notes

A listener of the show, Nick, joins us to discuss his recent experience at an elk hunting bootcamp, how he is preparing for his first trip to Alaska for a Caribou hunt this September, how his previous experience as an outdoor guide has influenced his early days as a hunter, and much more. We will record a post-hunt podcast with Nick later this fall to hear all about his adventure in Alaska.

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/

Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter

Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

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Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 273 | Base Bottoms vs Puffy Pants, Meat & CWD, Which Broadhead, and More... Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about using base layer bottoms vs puffy pants, eating game meat from CWD areas, the broadhead they're shooting this year, and more...

Links & Resources

American Made Gear Giveaway: https://swee.ps/KkZMPBCSH
Brynje Fishnets: https://www.brynjeusa.com/product-category/wool-thermo/
Steller Down Pants: https://www.stellarequipment.com/product/m-ultralight-down-pants2-blublack/
Western Mountaineering Flight Pants: https://www.blackovis.com/western-mountaineering-flight-pants
Ketl Mtn Shorts: https://ketlmtn.com/products/virtue-hybrid-short-9-v-3
Sevr Ti 1.5 Hybrid: https://www.sevrbroadheads.com/product/hybrid15/
Podcast: What You Need To Know About CWD: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/156

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