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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:

441 | New Mexico Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...) Jan 24, 2024

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If you are interested in hunting big game in New Mexico in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish to understand how to hunt in New Mexico, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about their application process, updates on species, changes in regulations, and more. Resources for this episode... - New Mexico Department of Game & Fish: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ - Historical Harvest Report: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/harvest-reporting-information/ - Draw Odds Report: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/applications-and-draw-information/how-new-mexico-draw-works/ - Hunter Education: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/ - Employment: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/enforcement/career-advancement/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 206 | Q&A From a Hotel Room in Vegas Jan 22, 2024

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While traveling between Sheep Show and SHOT Show, Steve, Mark & Jake record a podcast to answer your questions. This is definitely a much different episode than most. SHARE PODCAST QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

440 | Arizona Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...) Jan 17, 2024

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If you are interested in hunting big game in Arizona in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the Arizona Game & Fish Department to understand how to hunt in Arizona, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about their point system, that status of their deer herd, how they set quotas and use adaptive management strategies, and more. Resources for this episode... - Arizona Game & Fish Department: https://www.azgfd.com/ - How The Draw Works: https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/hunt-draw-and-licenses/big-game-draw/bonus-point-process/ - Hunt Guidelines & Recommendations: https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/hunt-guidelines-process/ - Mule Deer Working Group: https://wafwa.org/committees-working-groups/mule-deer-working-group/ - Understanding Mule Deer and Antler Point Restrictions: https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/fact-sheet-6-understanding-mule-deer-and-antler-point-restrictions/ - Managing Hunting for Opportunity or Mature Bucks: https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/fact-sheet-24-managing-hunting-for-opportunity-or-mature-bucks/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 205 | ATA Show Recap, See Exo Next Month, Your Questions on Gear Jan 15, 2024

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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 Tech Game Grip: https://amzn.to/3O5lISa - NILCH'i Wind Checker: https://www.nilchi.com/ - Painted Arrow Phone Mount: https://www.paintedarrowoutdoors.com/collections/compound-bow-magnet-phone-mounts - New Annihilator Broadhead: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2AVt3oOTJC/ - Katadyn BeFree Filter: https://amzn.to/3U1kTNX - Hydrapak 42mm Filter Kit: https://amzn.to/3RTNeTI - Hydrapak 28mm Filter: https://amzn.to/3SjZSgj SHARE PODCAST QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

439 | After the Hunt — DIY Moose in Alaska Jan 12, 2024

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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 DIY moose hunt in Alaska this past fall. We hear how the hunt went, the lessons they learned, and how they plan to hunt AK again in the future. Bryan's Videos Moose Hunt Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAZj2eiUZ1-IFXsRRoYOPtwinUpvoq3e4 Bryan's "Before the Hunt" Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/422 Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

438 | Wyoming Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...) Jan 10, 2024

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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/ WY Hunt Planner: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Hunting/Hunt-Planner Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 204 | New for K4 in 2024? 10x, 12x, (or 8x) for NL Pures? Jan 08, 2024

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

MM 203 | The Best of 2023 + What’s New for 2024 Jan 01, 2024

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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@exomtngear.com or https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

437 | Get Tougher in 2024 (with Dustin Diefenderfer of Mtn Tough) Dec 27, 2023

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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 Tough, we discuss training, recovery, habits, mindset, and more. MTN TOUGH TRIAL: https://mtntough.com/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

A $10,000 Christmas Surprise (Thank You!) Dec 24, 2023

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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/christmas Please support the companies that contributed to this great giveaway.

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