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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 192 | Archery vs Rifle Elk, Mark’s Rifle Review, Boot Failures, & Stabilized Binos Oct 02, 2023

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Steve & Mark discuss some of the lessons they learned in September, Mark's custom rifle review, boot failures and bad customer service, and also answer your listener questions on clothing for archery vs rifle elk season, shooting support, mattresses, boot failures, image-stabilizing binos, and more... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - Mark's Custom Rifle Review: https://exomtngear.com/perfect-rifle - How to Shoot From Trekking Poles: https://exomtngear.com/shooting-from-pack - Jetboil Fuel Transfer Device: https://amzn.to/48CXyab - Wiser Precision Quick-StiX: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-quick-stix - Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/products/aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod - SIG ZULU6 HDX Image-Stabilizing Binos: https://www.sigsauer.com/zulu6-hdx.html SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https:// speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

426 | Follow Her Arrow (with Jessica Byers) Sep 27, 2023

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In this wide-ranging conversation with Jessica Byers we discuss what it is like to be a female in the hunting industry, how to get girls started hunting, mindset for making the shot under pressure, misconceptions about hunting in Africa, the best hunting gear for women, and a whole lot more. Whether you are a guy or gal, an new hunter or a seasoned veteran, there is something in this conversation that you will learn from and/or be inspired by. Connect with Jessica: - https://www.instagram.com/followherarrow/ - https://followherarrow.com/ Huntin' Fool: https://huntinfool.com/ K4 EXS Packs for Women: https://exomtngear.com/exs LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 191 | Elk Hunting Confidence & Would You Rather?... Sep 25, 2023

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on building elk hunting confidence, a "Would you rather?" sleeping scenario, and also recap Steve's recent week of elk hunting in Idaho with the guys from Born & Raised Outdoors. SHARE YOUR QUESTION or "WOULD YOU RATHER?..." — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

425 | Hunting Parnerships — How & Why to Forge Them Sep 20, 2023

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This conversation was originally recorded for The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, hosted by John Zombro. Mark and Steve joined John on his podcast to discuss hunting partnerships — how they are formed, how they are kept, and why they are so valuable for the backcountry hunter. The Lifetime Athlete Podcast: https://thelifetimeathlete.com/podcast/ John's Interview on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/411 View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

MM 190 | Elk Season Update & Ramblings on Waterproof Socks, Optics, and Being A Wuss Sep 18, 2023

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Steve & Mark are back with a Monday Minute episode to answer your listener questions on the best method to carry/access your phone while hunting, how to thank a sacrificial hunting partner, and more. They also talk about Steve's recent elk hunt, what he learned, and how is adapting his elk hunting strategy going in to this week. Additionally, they get into ramblings on optics, rangefinders, boots, and waterproof socks. SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

424 | Mark’s Sheep Hunt Story Sep 13, 2023

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Mark is back from Alaska with a story to tell. In this episode he shares the story of his recent backpack Dall Sheep hunt, which he completed with his friend and guide, Mark Rowenhorst of Limitless Alaska Guiding. Mark joins Steve to tell the story of the hunt, which included a lot of challenges, setbacks, and eventual success. SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Links for this episode: - Mark Rowenhorst Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/335 - Limitless Alaska Guiding: https://www.instagram.com/limitlessalaskaguiding/ View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

423 | Before the Hunt — Idaho Elk & Deer Sep 11, 2023

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We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode, we speak with Bradley, who is hunting elk and deer in Idaho this fall. Bradley is a new hunter that has had some success with mule deer, but is still working towards his first successful elk hunt. In this episode we discuss what Bradley has learned from his previous elk and deer hunts, how he is applying those lessons to this fall's hunts, and how his mindset has changed during that time. LEAVE A MESSAGE: http://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

422 | Before the Hunt — DIY Moose in Alaska Sep 08, 2023

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We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode, we speak with Brian, who is headed to Alaska with some buddies for a do-it-yourself moose hunt. In this conversation, we learn about how they planned this hunt, the logistical challenges, the hunting strategy, the costs involved, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

421 | Before the Hunt — Idaho Mountain Goat Aug 30, 2023

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We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with Josh, who is an Idaho resident that drew a mountain goat tag in his home state. Josh joins us to tell us how he has been preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and to ask us his questions about hunting mountain goats. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

420 | Before the Hunt — Her First Backpack Hunt Aug 23, 2023

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We are back with a new "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series for 2023, featuring hunters 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 this fall, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. In today's episode we speak with Logan, who is taking his sister on her very first backpack hunt this fall. Logan joins us to talk about how he is helping his sister prepare, the questions she has had, and much more. This is a very helpful episode for new hunters, and for experienced hunters who want to share the hunting experience with others. After the hunt, Logan and his sister will join us to share about their hunt experience. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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