The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Tyler Boschma joins us to follow-up on Steve's recent Dall Sheep hunt. We hear about Tyler's perspective on the hunt, as the guide, and also chat through listener Q&A about the hunt. Topics covered include the stress of hunting, spotting scopes, bullet performance, rain gear, how to afford a sheep hunt, and much more... LEAVE A MESSGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 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. Today, we are speaking with Justin about his third season hunting elk, and the continued pursuit to kill his first elk. Justin has such a great perspective on the journey of becoming an elk hunter, how the pursuit has helped him in other areas of life, why the struggle is worth it, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 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. Today, we are speaking with Dylan about an upcoming adventure on Adak Island, Alaska. Dylan and his father are headed up to the island this fall and in this conversation, we talk about unique the challenges of hunting Adak, how they are preparing, the logistics involved in a trip like this, and more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve is back from Alaska after a tough, but successful hunt for Dall Sheep. Steve hunted with his good friend, and guide, Tyler Boschma. They dealt with delays, setbacks, mistakes, weather, and eventually harvested a gorgeous 13-year-old Dall Sheep. In this conversation, Steve and Mark share the story. Have questions for a follow-up podcast about this hunt?... LEAVE A MESSGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 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. Today, we are speaking with Ryan from Wisconsin. He is headed to Colorado for an early rifle Mule Deer hunt this September. We speak with Ryan about his preparation, training, gear, and what questions he has for us about his hunt. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are kicking-off a brand new series of "Before & After the Hunt" episodes with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Over the course of 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 follow-up episode after their hunt to hear about how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more. Today, we are speaking with Taylor from Texas. He is headed on his first elk (and bear!) hunt in Idaho this September. Not only is this Taylor's first western hunt, it is his first hunt with a compound bow. We talk about Taylor's preparation, training, gear, and what questions he has for us about his hunt. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

On this week's Monday Minute Q&A episode Mark is joined by Exo's favorite little brother, Jakey. They discuss Jake's bow setup for 2022, what the Exo in-store experience is like, new gear that they are excited to use this year, packs for women, tips for flying with firearms and hunting gear, and a new Exo giveaway... Resources mentioned in this episode: - #InMyExo Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/CguuSxDv7uw/ - EXS Packs for Women: https://exomtngear.com/exs - How to Fly with a Rifle (and Gear) for Your Next Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-fly-with-a-hunting-rifle - The Best & Budget Clothing for Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-budget-hunting-clothes - XO Skin Boxers: https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/30-XOUNDERWEAR-Liner-Shorts-34-with-2-Way-Stretch-XO-Waist-Band/ - Black Gold Bow Sight from S&S Archery: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/black-gold-sights/products/backcountry-pro-hunter LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE SHOW: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry PODCA

After spending thousands of dollars to purchase and test binoculars, a listener of the show joins us to share his findings. Our guest, Will, specifically set out to determine if he wanted a range-finding binocular, or if he would stick with separate rangefinders and binos. Once he settled on an all-in-one unit, he compared all of the best options on the market. What are the pros and cons of each model he tested, and which one did he end up keeping to hunt with this year? Tune in to find out... LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Just before they leave for Alaska, Steve and Tyler chat with Mark about their Dall Sheep hunt that is happening this week. They discuss their previous sheep hunt in 2020, the changes they're making for this year, the strategy, gear, logistics, and more. STEVE'S COMPLETE GEAR LIST: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/10-day-sheep-hunt-gear-list LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE SHOW: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry PODCAST ARCHIVE: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Become an Exo Insider: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad. Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success. On this episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Anthony Oberti. He shares the story of an elk hunt that involved unexpected challenges, mistakes made, and eventual success. What are the key things that he did right, and how did he recover from some of the things he should have done differently? Tune-in to find out... LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episo

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions. Being just one week out from Steve's Dall Sheep hunt in Alaska, they answer a listener question comparing Steve's previous sheep hunting experiences for Dall in Alaska and Bighorn in Idaho. Next, they answer a question about the people, processes, tools, and prototyping involved in developing and producing Exo Mtn Gear packs. They also discuss making your own dehydrated meals for the backcountry and share some resources to get you started... - https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/126 - https://www.backpackingchef.com/ - https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide Finally, they talk about the Garmin InReach and why where you carry it matters. LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE SHOW: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry PODCAST ARCHIVE: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Become an Exo Insider: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad. Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success. On this episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Adam Janke from Beyond the Kill and the Journal of Mountain Hunting. Adam shares the story of a successful Mountain Goat hunt in BC that involved some unexpected turns and key decisions that led to the final moments of success. BEYOND THE KILL: https://beyondthekill.net/ LEAVE A MESSAGE: speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Arc

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad. Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success. On this episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Brian ("BMack") McElrea about a Wyoming archery elk hunt. As you will hear, this story is filled with ups, downs, and unexpected turns. WATCH THE HUNT: - https://youtu.be/Uj_IAVbKaQg - https://youtu.be/zM4huXyWJbg CONNECT WITH HUSH - https://gethushin.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/gethushin - https://www.instagram.com/gethushin/ LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpi

Mark is joined by Kody Kellom of Born & Raised Outdoors to answer your listener questions on all things elk hunting. They discuss optics for archery elk hunting, helping new elk hunters catch "the elk bug", what is and isn't a "raghorn" bull, cross-over tactics for midwestern guys that want to learn to hunt elk, making the most of the mid-day on slow elk hunts, and the best advice for new or first-time elk hunters. ELK WEEK from Born & Raised Outdoors: https://bit.ly/ELK_WEEK LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE SHOW: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad. Every episode in this Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success podcast series will feature a conversation with an experienced hunter and dissect a successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success. On the latest episode of our Reverse-Engineering Success series we speak with Garth Jenson about a multi-year quest with a specific buck in Garth's home state of Utah. This story features lessons on bouncing-back from setbacks, balancing patience and aggressiveness, tracking and stalking mule deer, executing good shots with archery equipment, and more... LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com

The difference between notching your tag or going home empty-handed from a hunt is usually determined by a few decisions or important moments. It is often only with hindsight that the outcome of the hunt can be understood by analyzing the decisive moments that led to the outcome — for good, or for bad. Reverse-Engineering Hunting Success is a new series on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast for the month of July. Each week we will speak with an experienced hunter and dissect a particular successful hunt, looking back to understand or "reverse engineer" the key decisions or other decisive moments that led to their success. On this week's episode, we speak with Jeff Bloomquist about a solo elk hunt where Jeff killed a 327" bull with his bow during an epic rut fest. But as you will hear, the hunt wasn't without mistakes or challenges. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions from their recent Death Hike, talk about using Exo Packs for weighted pack training, and announce an upcoming podcast series on Reverse-Engineering Success. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We are back from the 2022 Exo Death Hike — the first-ever Death Hike in Alaska. In this episode, Steve & Mark recap the hike, including what went well and what didn't. And it doesn't take long for things to NOT go according to the plan! MARK'S DEATH HIKE GEAR LIST & LESSONS LEARNED: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/life-changing-lessons-from-the-exo-death-hike **NEW** HUNT BACKCOUNTRY HAT: https://exomtngear.com/collections/logo-gear/products/hunt-backcountry-hat-1 LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

A new hunter and listener of the show, Patrick, embarks upon a solo backcountry adventure and encounters more than he imagined. From a close encounter with a lion that had a deer in its jaws, to harvesting a black bear with a trad bow, this hunt was certainly one to remember. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer listener questions, including: When do you use the frame extensions on Exo packs? How do you know if roads are open in your hunting unit and when is it worth it to bring an ATV? What is the best range to zero your hunting rifle? Should I hunt deer and elk at the same time, or just focus on one or the other? LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Resources mentioned in this episode: - June Giveaway for Exo Insiders: https://exomtngear.com/june-gear - Frame Extensions: https://bit.ly/K3Extn - USFS MVUM: https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ohv_maps.shtml Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast