The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Gabriel from Ivory Holsters joins us to discuss his recent archery elk hunt, his experience with Death Hikes and how they have helped his hunting, the pistol holsters that he makes for hunting packs, and much more. EMG Pack Holster: https://ivoryholsters.com/exo Ivory Holsters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivoryholsters/ LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your questions about digiscoping with binoculars, packing heavy loads on steeper and shorter routes vs flatter and longer routes, how the x32 objective EL Range binos stack up against the x42 objective binos, and what bullet mark used on his recent elk hunt. Mark's Lessons & Reflections From His Elk Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/idaho-rifle-elk-deer-hunt-recap SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark recap their recent rifle elk and deer hunt in Idaho. They had some struggles, found some success, and encountered some things that gave them new experiences. They share the story, what they learned, what they did right/wrong, and share some thoughts on stand-out gear from the trip. Gear List & Lessons Learned — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/idaho-rifle-elk-deer-hunt-recap ASK A QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your questions about post-hunt pack cleaning, the purpose of load-lifters on pack frames, if getting "into the weeds" and building your own arrows is worth it, and more... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - PACK MISTAKES: https://exomtngear.com/mistakes - FRAME HEIGHT SELECTION: https://exomtngear.com/sizing SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

It took 3 weeks of hard hunting for Graydon to fill his elk tag this past September. During that time, he didn't hear a single bugle or find fresh sign to speak of. In hearing his story, it sounded like there was an alien abduction of all elk in the units that he hunted. But, finally, one chance encounter led to him filling his tag in an unlikely way. This is a wild story of patience and persistence from a new elk hunter. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Steve & Mark answer your questions about onX vs GoHunt for mapping in the field, and ballistic rangefinders (handheld vs binos). They also discuss modern hunting gear, a listener's campaign to raise money for Wounded Warriors, and the chance of an Exo charity golf tournament next year... LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: - DONATE to the Wounded Warrior Fundraiser: https://communityfundraising.woundedwarriorproject.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.personalCampaign&participantID=14410 - Campfire in the Canadian Rockies: https://www.boone-crockett.org/camp-fires-canadian-rockies - onX New Feature Overview: https://youtu.be/6GrgJweGO3Y?si=juNumPx1xz2nlQ-1 SHARE YOUR QUESTION — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Caleb Buck joins us to share his experience hunting elk over the past several years, and how he plans to apply that knowledge to a different type of elk hunt happening later this year. Caleb has spent time hunting cow elk with a bow, but now has a late-season rifle tag for bull elk. What has Caleb learned as a newer elk hunter with some success? How will Caleb's previous experience help him for this rifle tag? We talk about these questions, and more... LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about hunting solo elk with decoys, adding DWR treatment to help waterproof packs, why they have recommended Kowa spotting scopes but no Kowa binos, and when weight and space-saving strategies can go too far. Resources mentioned in this episdoe: - Rain Gear Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/345 - Solo Elk Podcast with Corey Jacobsen: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-188 - Optics from S&S Archery: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/hunting-optics SHARE YOUR QUESTION: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 Zak, who is an adult-onset hunter from the east coast that is headed to Montana for a deer and elk combination hunt in Montana this fall. We discuss Zak's planning process for this hunt, how his family is helping him in this journey, the questions he has for us, his new 7mm PRC, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 two buddies, Matt and Steve, who are from Kansas and are going to Colorado to hunt elk for the first time. We talk about how they have planned this hunt, the questions they have, what gear they will be using, how their experience hunting in the midwest may or may not help them on this western hunt, and much more. LEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast