The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Dropped-off alone, deep in the remote Alaskan wilderness. A listener of the podcast, Jake, joins us today to share an amazing moose hunting adventure story. We hear about the unexpected way this hunt unfolded, the challenges of killing and caring for a moose while solo, and much more. Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

While on COVID quarantine, Mark chats with Tyler Boschma to answer listener questions about hunting solo in Grizzly country, how to spend your time wisely when you have two different hunting opportunities that occur at the same time, and if September rifle elk hunts are potentially too good to be true. Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Jerrod Lile of the Huntin Fool joins us to outline what’s new for 2022 when it comes to hunting regulations, tag opportunities, and the draw process for western states. We discuss changes in non-resident tag allocations, trail camera bans, and much more. Our previous episode with Jerrod, “Tag Draws, Preference Points, and Hunting Opportunity” can be found here: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/269 Free Resources from the Huntin Fool… - Draw Deadlines: https://www.huntinfool.com/resources/draw-deadlines - Draw Cost Calculator: https://www.huntinfool.com/license-application-service/cost-calculator Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

This story has it all... Challenge & Adventure, the Exploration of Personal Limits, Dealing with the Unexpected, Making Memories with Family & Friends, as well as both Inspirational & Practical Wisdom. Tune in to hear about the Father-Daughter sheep adventure that Steve & Jessica got to share this past fall. Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Exo Mtn Gear Instagram: https://instagram.com/huntbackcountry

Will Exo ever make hunting clothing? How come Exo doesn't offer a bino harness? Does Exo have plans to make a pack rain cover? Can you make a hipbelt-mounted Nalgene holder for my Exo pack? Will Exo make a pack for whitetail hunting in the future? These are common questions. And we love that people want to see more from Exo Mtn Gear. That said, the answer to many of these questions is, "no." That answer often surprises people. After all... Shouldn't Exo want to sell more products? In this episode, Steve & Mark talk about Exo's business model, why they're focused on staying small, and what products you can expect from them in the future. Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Jared set out from Missouri, by himself, to arrow a bull elk in Colorado. He accomplished that mission, and today we discuss how he made it happen, what challenges he faced along the way, and what lessons you can learn from his experience. Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Happy New Year! Join Steve & Mark on this Monday Minute episode as they discuss the "one thing" in 2022 that you should consider (and share!). They also talk about their hunting plans for 2022, where they (Exo Mtn Gear) will be in person soon, how they choose boots for cold weather, and more. Mentioned in this episode... - Share your ONE THING: podcast@exomtngear.com - Get updates from Mark's new article series: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - Hunt Expo: https://huntexpo.com/ - PNW Sportsmen's Show: https://www.thesportshows.com/shows/pacific-northwest/ Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

How do you store and secure your hunting rifles? Is the "safe" that you're using actually providing the protection that you think it is? Having personally wrestled with these questions, we were interested to explore some ideas and products that offered alternative solutions, and honestly, an entirely different way of thinking about firearm storage and security. We are joined by Tom Kubinec of SecureIt Gun Storage to learn more about the firearm storage industry, common misconceptions about gun safes, and why SecureIt takes a different approach than most companies when it comes to offering solutions for storage and security. Learn more about SecureIt: https://www.secureitgunstorage.com/ Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

A listener of the podcast, Matthew, joins us to share the story of how he turned free work into a free elk hunt. Matthew volunteered his time and energy to an Outfitter in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, and when he earned the right to hunt the Wilderness for himself, he killed his first elk. Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Steve & Mark answer listener questions, including: Are our gear reviews sponsored? What is the best rain gear for Kodiak? What do they do at the end of hunting season? What was their best memory and most important lesson learned this past year? And more... Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout the year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. In this episode, Steve & Mark share the best gear they used in 2021... Gear of the Year: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/2021-gear-of-the-year Exo Experience Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/experience Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

We answer YOUR questions about our recent Sitka Blacktail hunt on Kodiak Island. In this episode, Steve, Mark, and Jake chat through a wide variety of questions that were submitted, including: - What time of year to hunt Kodiak. - Going DIY vs Guide. - Hunting with a rifle or a bow. - The best dates to hunt the rut. And many, many more... Listent to Part 1: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/318 Foxtail Lodge: www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/ Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: exomtngear.com/podcast

This episode is all about tracking deer. Our guest, Hal Blood, is an expert tracker from the "Big Woods" of Maine. If you're not familiar with the hunting culture of Maine's Big Woods, we discuss that, and learn tracking tips from Hal that will help you — no matter what species you are hunting, or where you may be attempting to track them. Most of the tracking discussion is focused on late-season hunts when snow is on the ground, but even if that specific context doesn't apply to your hunts, you will still learn a lot about tracking techniques and animal behavior. Resources from Hal Blood... - Book — Hunting Big Woods Bucks: Secrets of Tracking and Stalking Whitetails — https://amzn.to/3o4otXg - Website — https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ - Podcast — https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/podcast - YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/user/bigwoodsbucks1 EXO EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/experience Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://ex

Starting NOW (11/22/21), and for a limited-time while supplies last, you can save 15% OFF site-wide on all Exo Mtn Gear products for our once-a-year sale: https://ExoMtnGear.com We're back from Kodiak! In this show, Steve, Mark, and Jake recap their recent Sitka Blacktail deer hunt. They share some of the many stories from the trip. All-in-all, 8 guys were on the hunt, 14 bucks were killed, and time was also spent fishing and duck hunting. Foxtail Lodge: https://www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/ Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Justin & Garret of Top Priority Hunting join us to talk about their elk hunt from this fall, the lessons they've learned as archery elk hunters that started pursuing elk with a rifle, the differences and similarities of hunting elk in September vs October, and much more. Whether you hunt elk with a bow, rifle, or both, you'll enjoy this episode. NOTE! — The "Guess the Score" Giveaway mentioned in this episode has been put on hold, due to a last-minute change of plans. We will follow-up with a new giveaway opportunity on the Top Priority Instagram as soon as possible, so please still check out their profile below... Top Priority Instagram: https://instagram.com/toppriorityhunting Top Priority YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TopPriorityHunting EXO EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/experience Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Mark answers a bunch of listener questions that have come in on rifles, cartridges, suppressors, and related topics. Topics include: rifle shooting positions, scope selection and comparisons, why he changed from the 30-06, why he built a 7 SAUM, what suppressor length is best, and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Shooting Position Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV4Z-R7NNXs - Mark's 6.5 Creedmoor: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/creedmoor-vs-prc - Mark's Tikka Build: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-custom-tikka-rifle, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/suppressed-tikka-update - What to know about suppressors for hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/hunting-with-a-suppressor-lessons-learned Share your question for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Matt Mullins joins the podcast to talk about the American Gear Guide, his diverse experience in the outdoors and how that relates to hunting, and to share the story of his recent elk hunt where he killed his first archery bull — a non-typical giant in Utah. Whether you want to learn more about supporting American Made gear, some thoughts on the deeper meaning of hunting and connecting with non-hunters, or just hear a great elk hunting story — you'll enjoy this episode. American Gear Guide - https://americangearguide.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/americangearguide/ SHARE YOUR EXO EXPERIENCE: https://exomtngear.com/experience Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve, Mark & Jake are heading to Kodiak, Alaska. In advance of that hunt, they answer some of your questions about hunting Blacktail in Kodiak, dealing with bears, rifle vs bowhunting, optics, and more. We'll recap this hunt in a follow-up podcast, so be sure to let us know if you have questions about this hunt: podcast@exomtngear.com EXO EXPERIENCE CONTEST: https://exomtngear.com/experience Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Mountain Goats are fascinating animals that live in wildly big and adventurous country. The pursuit of a goat will often take you to places you've never been; maybe places you've seen from afar, but never stepped foot in, or found hand-holds in. Lee Ricks joins us to talk about his Mountain Goat hunt from this past fall in Montana. We discuss the story, the uniqueness of the hunt, the lessons learned, and more. We also chat with Lee about his passion for the blued-steel and walnut stocks of rifles from decades past. Learn more about Less, see his goat, and check out his rifle restorations: https://www.instagram.com/mt.stockmaker/ SHARE YOUR EXO EXPERIENCE: https://exomtngear.com/experience Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Joseph von Benedikt joins us to talk about an unforgettable sheep hunt that he experienced this past summer. This was a truly unique hunt, and you'll hear how the opportunity came about, how Joseph prepared on very short notice, how the hunt went down, and much more. If you're familiar with Joseph, you know he is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about rifles, so we had to we had to ask him some rifle-related questions while we were chatting as well. SHARE YOUR EXO EXPERIENCE: https://exomtngear.com/experience Connect with Joseph on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/josephvonbenedikt/) or via Email (joseph@backcountrypodcast.com) Share your question or suggestion for the show: podcast@exomtngear.com Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast