The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
Episodes
277 | Hunting Trophy Experiences with Brad Carter
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Carter of Altitude Outdoors joins us to tell the story of his sheep hunt, how things didn't work out as planned, and what he learned along the wa...
MM 99 | Pranks with Jake, Archery Practice, Skull Care
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jake is back and joins Steve & Mark to answer listener questions. But first, we discuss the "big smelly surprise" that Jake recently received for ...
276 | Unscripted with Kyle Kamp
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Kamp joins Mark for an unscripted discussion. Being that Kyle is a nutritionist, Mark couldn't help but ask some nutrition and backcountry food-r...
MM 98 | Antlers First or Last? One-Trip or Not? Custom Scope Turret or RF Binos?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Mark answer several listener questions about processing and packing-out elk. They discuss packing the antlers first or last, when to use a b...
275 | Your True Accuracy and Shooting Standards with Chris Way
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Way is a well-rounded adventurer, explorer, climber, shooter, and much more. Recently, Chris developed a specific target and shooting drill to a...
MM 97 | Humbled by Hunts, Dehydrating Meals, Ultralight Optics Support,
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on ultralight optics support (tripods and monopods), follow-up feedback from last week's budget spotting sc...
274 | Essential Reloading Gear for the Precision Rifle Hunter
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been curious about getting into reloading for your hunting rifle, but been too confused or overwhelmed to get started? We've been there! Tun...
MM 96 | Pack Hacks, Budget Spotter Issues, Binos for Rifle Hunting
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions about "pack hacks", recommendations for budget spotting scopes, comparisons on NL Pure and EL Range TA bino...
273 | Behind the Scenes at Exo — Q&A
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jake takes over as host of the podcast and interviews Steve & Mark with your questions about Exo Mtn Gear. Aside from talking about the company, t...
272 | Behind the Scenes at Exo with Jake Havlicek
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our Behind the Scenes at Exo Mtn Gear podcast series with Jake Havlicek. As a teenager, Jake started building packs part-time in the summe...
271 | Behind the Scenes at Exo with Patrick Kelly
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick and his wife sold everything they owned, left the Northeast, and headed West without a specific place or plan in mind. Months later, they sett...
270 | Alaskan Guide & Pilot, Dwayne Magnusson
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this episode, Dwayne Magnusson, is an outfitter, guide, and pilot in Alaska. As owner and operator of Magnusson Alaskan Outfitters, Dwayn...
MM 95 | Hunting Socialism. Issues with Fixed-Blades. What you don’t know.
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions about broadhead flight, the issue of "not knowing what you don't know", and why Steve said that socialism i...
269 | Tag Draws, Preference Points, and Hunting Opportunity
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is the time of year where many of us are starting to apply for tags in various states. Some of us have a tried-and-true strategy that include sprea...
MM 94 | Archery Q&A and Cold-Weather Hiking
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer several listener questions on archery and bowhunting-related topics that cover bow-sight pin size and selection, arrow selecti...
268 | Hunting Lessons from a Marine Fighter Pilot and Mountaineer
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These lessons from a Marine fighter pilot, mountaineer, and backcountry hunter will change how you hunt. Our guest, Dave, shares lessons and specific ...
MM 93 | Hiking in the Dark, Death Hike Prep, Boots, Quilts, and More…
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions about hiking in the dark, their Death Hike prep, and gear. There are also some funny stories along the way....
267 | Hunting Lethality — How Do Animals Die?
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As hunters, we should know how to quickly and cleanly kill the animals we pursue. Not just how to choose a bullet or broadhead. Or how to place a proj...
MM 92 | Three Years and No Elk..Help! Plus, 6.5 PRC vs Creedmoor
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer an email from a listener that has been hunting elk for 3 years, but has never seen an elk and has only heard bugling on one da...
266 | A Vegan’s Elk Hunting Journey (And Yoga with Rifles)
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this episode, Randy, is a vegan turned elk hunter. We hear about Randy's transition into hunting. What it was like to kill his first elk....
MM 91 | Our Best Day Hunting, Bow Sight Comparison, What are Thermals?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this late Monday (Tuesday) Minute episode, Steve surprises Mark and asks him to tell the story of his favorite hunt. They also discuss a listener q...
265 | A Green Beret’s Lessons on Hunting, Adventure, and Challenge
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by backcountry hunter and former Green Beret, Stephen Ourada (@northrangehunter). In our conversation with Stephen we d...
MM 90 | Budget Puffy Pants, Free Flights to Alasksa, Bow Stabilizers
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We answer listener questions on budget clothing, the advantages of the Alaska Airlines credit card, when to drop your pack while stalking, and how to ...
264 | Hunting Mountain Goats in Teton National Park
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer and hunter, Beaumon Day, joins us to talk about his pursuit of wildlife — with both weapons and cameras. We talk about what Beau has le...
MM 89 | Hammer Bullet Performance on Game — Our Experience
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark is joined by Tyler Boschma to discuss their experiences using Hammer Bullets on hunts this fall. The original podcast episode about Hammer Bulle...
263 | Unscripted with Emory Wanger
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast in 2021! We are starting the new year with a new show format as we go "Unscripted" with Emory Wanger. Mark and...
MM 88 | Why Backcountry Hunting?
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Need a kick in the butt to get in shape, or stay in shape for the New Year? Check out our free training plan... https://exomtngear.com/train In this ...
Merry Christmas from Exo Mtn Gear (Gifts & Giveaways)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a small company building our products in the USA, this year presented many challenges. But thanks to the support of our customers, we are finishing...
MM 87 | Budget Gear, Kid-Carrying Pack, Lightweight Boots
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the off-season arrives and hunters turn to shoppers, we answer your latest gear questions on this Monday Minute. Share your question for a future ...
262 | Bighorns, Backcountry, and Business with Paul Lewis of FHF Gear
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Lewis of FHF Gear joins us to talk about a special Bighorn Sheep tag he drew in Montana. We get the full story on how the hunt went down and what...
261 | Lessons from 150 Days Across the West
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Evans (@__steve__evans__) just started hunting big game a couple of years ago, but he has already spent more than 150 days in the field across m...
MM 86 | New Bows, Alaska for First-Timers, and... Poopy Diapers
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Mark answer your listener questions about new-for-2021 bows, the pros and cons of long and short axle-length bows, how to shoot your bow eff...
MM 85 | Is Ultralight Overrated?, Indoor Bow Practice, Flying Meat
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Save 15% on all Exo Mtn Gear items this Friday (11/27). Sign-up to get notified: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Is ultralight gear overrated? What...
260 | DIY Kodiak Adventure — A Listener Story
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Full-time job, wife, kids, no experience, and a worldwide pandemic. Those excuses didn't stop Jared and Eric from a DIY adventure for Sitka Blacktail ...
MM 84 | Exo Black Friday Sale?, Dyneema vs Sil-Nylon, Changing Sleep Systems
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Exo be having a Black Friday sale? YES! And to make sure you don't miss the best pricing of the year, be sure you receive our emails: https://exo...
259 | Our Favorite ”Gear of the Year”
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark discuss their favorite gear of the year in 2020. They also revisit their prior favorite gear from 2018 and 2019, and discuss how that...
MM 83 | Gear Care & Storage, Bow vs Rifle Divide, Meat Care in the Field
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Mark answer listener questions about off-season gear care and storage, how they feel about hunting with a bow vs a rifle, tips they have for...
258 | Hunting with Muzzlerloaders — How and Why to Get Started
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should consider hunting with a muzzleloader...and how to get started. In the episode with John McAdams from the Big Game Hunting Blog, we talk...
MM 82 | Binos with Ballistics, Predicting Mountian Weather, Bivy vs Hammock
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on the SIG KILO3000 Binoculars, addressing their range-finding and ballistic solving abilities (https://www...
257 | One Listener’s Challenge (What will you do?)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are in a time of year where many hunting seasons are wrapping-up soon and we head into the holidays, cold and dark winters, days, and often, a time...
MM 81 | Your Questions About Our Rifle Elk Hunt
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow-up to our recent podcast about our rifle elk hunt, we take the opportunity to answer listener questions about that hunt... - How did the ...
256 | Recapping our Rifle Elk Hunt
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark recap their recent rifle elk hunt in Idaho. They detail the play-by-play of how they were able to fill both of their tags by mid-day ...
255 | Little Boys and Big Bulls
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark are joined by their good friends, Lenny & Tyler, to retell some amazing stories from September. Lenny and Tyler backpack-hunted w...
MM 80 | Planning Our Rifle Elk Hunt
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark chat through gear, strategy, and tactics for their upcoming rifle elk hunt in Idaho. Being primarily archery elk hunters, they chat t...
254 | First Morning, First Elk — A Listener Story
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elk hunting is difficult. Especially when you are solo, hunting with a bow, have an over-the-counter tag, are on pressured public land, and live more ...
MM 79 | Listener Qs on Pack Weight, Bows, Bullets, Boots and more...
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on pack weight, budget bow setups, "do it all" bullets, and boot comparisons. Share your question for the s...
253 | Altitude, Attitude, Athleticism, and Age
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At 60-years-young our guest on this episode, Dave, is a solo mountain hunter in Alaska. Dave has experience as a Marine, pilot, mountain climber, moun...
252 | Mid-Season Update — Struggles & Success
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Mark chat through their September elk hunts in Colorado and Idaho. There was plenty of struggle and success involved. How's your season goin...
MM 78 | Modern Day Rifleman Virtual Summit
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can the Modern Day Rifleman Virtual Summit help you as a hunter? Even if you aren't a "sniper" or competitive shooter, what can you, as a hunter, ...
251 | Dall Sheep Hunt Story with Steve & Tyler
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by our buddy, Tyler Boschma, who recently hunted Dall Sheep in the Alaska Range with Steve. We hear the story of the hunt, including the...
MM 77 | Q&A on Labor Day
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're answering your questions on Labor Day. Hopefully, though, you're not hearing this as it is released, and instead you are out hunting. In this sh...
250 | Montana Double — Elk & Deer Down in 1 Day
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this show we are joined by podcast listeners, who happen to be both buddies and brothers-in-law. They tell the story of a fun hunt in Montana where...
MM 76 | Steve’s Sheep Hunt
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve returns from his Sheep hunt in Alaska. We are saving the full hunt story for a later show, once our buddy Tyler can join. In this episode we foc...
249 | Backcountry Rescue — What happens when you hit SOS?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The backcountry is big, beautiful...and unforgiving. We shouldn't pursue the backcountry in fear, but we should be prepared for the possibility of dif...
MM 75 | Your Rifle Upgrade & Build Questions Answered
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark is joined by John Hakes from Mesa Precision Arms. Together they address a wide variety of rifle-related questions from the audience. They talk ab...
248 | 5 Favorites — Chadd Wright
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes f...
247 | 5 Favorites — Mike Graves
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes f...
246 | 5 Favorites — The Modern Day Mountain Man, Billy Molls
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes f...
245 | 5 Favorites — Paul ”the Elk Nut” Medel
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes f...
244 | 5 Favorites – Russ Meyer
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is now more than 5 years old? To celebrate, Steve & Mark have picked 5 of their favorite episodes f...
243 | Getting Rifle-Ready
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Steve and Mark prepare to hunt sheep and elk with a rifle for the first time this fall, they seek the wisdom of former hunting guide, previous podc...
242 | How To Make A Good Shot When It Matters Most
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We, as hunters, spend a lot of time, effort, energy, and money to put ourselves into positions where we have an opportunity to shoot the animal we are...
MM 74 | Sheep Shape, Shooting Support, Heavy Hiking, Backcountry Bourbon
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark discuss training for hunting, shooting supports for rifles, how to hike heavy, their favorite backcountry bourbon choice, and much mo...
241 | What It Takes To Kill An Elk TODAY with Corey Jacobsen
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to kill an elk TODAY? What about elk hunting has changed in the past 5-10 years? Those are just a couple of the many questions we as...
MM 73 | Steve’s Surprise Hunt, Pack Comfort Issues, Keeping Camp Clean
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve surprises Mark with a hunt announcement, and then they discuss listener questions on pack comfort issues, keeping a clean camp, where to look fo...
240 | Early Elk Hunting Success with Baxter Bowman
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this episode, Baxter, filled 3 elk tags in his first 4 years elk hunting. Part of the reason for his success is some of his outside-the-b...
MM 72 | Breaking Down Elk, Gear for 3 vs 7 Day Trips, Suppressor Follow-up, and more...
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We announce a soon-coming giveaway and answer listener questions about breaking-down elk, how to best load head and horns on your pack, discuss follow...
239 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Struggles & Success
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kirchner joins us to talk about his journey becoming a mule deer hunter, and the Struggles & Success he has encountered along the way. From d...
238 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Bucks In The Cascades
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob & Jeff from PNWild join us to talk about hunting mule deer in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Connect with PNWild... - https://pn...
237 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Beyond Spot-and-Stalk
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude the How to Hunt Mule Deer podcast series with this in-depth episode on alternate tactics for mule deer hunting. Our guest, Robby Denning, ...
MM 71 | Death Hike Recap, Shooting Suppressed, Budget Packs, and more...
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We quickly recap this past weekend's Death Hike (more to come on that), talk about Mark's experience shooting with his new suppressor, and answer list...
236 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Shooting
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the How to Hunt Mule Deer podcast series with this in-depth episode on SHOOTING and archery setups for mule deer. Our guest, Tim Gillingha...
MM 70 | How to Pack, Mountain Supplements, Best Down Jackets, and more...
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions on how to pack gear in your pack, what "mountain supplements" they use in the backcountry, what Steve ...
235 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Stalking
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our How to Hunt Mule Deer series with this in-depth episode on STALKING mule deer. Our guest, South Cox, is a very experienced mule deer h...
MM 69 | Google Earth Tricks, Shot Routines, Ballistic Reticles, and more...
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer your questions on archery shot routines, custom ballistic reticles, quality of roads for elk hunting, and more. You'll also he...
234 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Locating
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our How to Hunt Mule Deer series with this in-depth episode on LOCATING mule deer. Our guest, Dioni Amuchastegui, is a friend and dedicate...
233 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - Scouting
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our How to Hunt Mule Deer series with this in-depth episode on SCOUTING for mule deer. Our guest, Jason Wright, is a friend and muley addi...
MM 68 | Elk, Deer, Broadheads, Releases, Altitude Sickness, and more...
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on hunting elk vs deer, what they look for in broadheads, how to handle hunting with a handheld release, an...
232 | How to Hunt Mule Deer - An Introduction
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off a new podcast series, How to Hunt Mule Deer. In future episodes, we will interview guests and take a deep-dive into scouting, locat...
MM 67 | Muley Scouting, Big Binos vs Spotter, Blury Pin vs Blurry Target, and more...
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve & Mark recap a recent bear hunt and tackle listener questions on scouting mule deer, using high-magnification binoculars, if you should focu...
231 | Building, Shooting, and Renting Rifles
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Darin Cooper about his transition from being an engineer at Hoyt Archery to his deep-dive into the precision rifle and long-range shooti...
230 | How To Hike Heavy (Replay)
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As backcountry hunters, we depend on hiking to move us into, through, and out of the backcountry. We do this movement with a load on our backs — whe...
MM 66 | Shooting Bows in the Wind and More Archery Qs Answered
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What tips do you have for shooting in the wind? What are the benefits of using a dovetail mount on a bow sight? What stabilizer setup do you recommend...
229 | The Story of the SIG Cross Hybrid Hunting Rifle
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new Cross rifle from Sig Sauer is a hunting rifle like you haven't seen before. It is a combination of a bolt-action rifle with AR-styling and a c...
228 | Pack Essentials: Everything Else
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to get overwhelmed with gear choices. In this new "Pack Essentials" series, Steve & Mark discuss the essential gear for backcountry, ba...
MM 65 | Bears, Beers, and Ballistics
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined with a special guest, and discuss ballistics (including how barrel length affects velocity), beverages (including beers and backcountry ...
227 | Hunting with Hammers
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Davis of Hammer Bullets joins us to discuss the history, development, and use of Hammer Bullets for hunting. Hammer is a small bullet manufactur...
226 | Pack Essentials: Hunting Gear
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to get overwhelmed with gear choices. In this new "Pack Essentials" series, Steve & Mark discuss the essential gear for backcountry, ba...
MM 64 | Steve’s Bear, Boots, and More Q&A
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve filled a bear tag this weekend...and tore up a pair of boots on their maiden voyage. We chat about that, then dive into listener questions on wa...
225 | Terminal Performance — How Berger Bullets Perform on Impact
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does a bullet kill? There are different theories, different opinions, and different bullet designs. Today we're speaking with Garett Stoddard from...
224 | Pack Essentials: Water, Food, and Cooking
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to get overwhelmed with gear choices. In this new "Pack Essentials" series, Steve & Mark discuss the essential gear for backcountry, ba...
MM 63 | Non-Hunting vs Anti-Hunting
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Mark answer a listener question about supporting "non-hunting" companies, cold weather gear, and more. Share your question with us: podcast...
223 | What Is BC? Why Does It Matter? Bryan Litz On What Hunters Need To Know...
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't take a degree in rocket science to understand bullet performance. Or does it? Bryan Litz is a scientist, shooter, and ballistician. He qui...
222 | Pack Essentials: Shelter & Sleep Systems
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to get overwhelmed with gear choices. In this new "Pack Essentials" series, Steve & Mark discuss the essential gear for backcountry, ba...
MM 62 | Should I upgrade or replace my scope?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a limited budget and are looking to extend the effective range of your rifle, should you consider upgrading or replacing your rifle scope?...
TSS FINALE
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The TSS episodes are coming to an end, but keep your questions coming and we will answer them on upcoming Monday Minute episodes... podcast@exomtngear...
221 | Precision Reloading, Part 2 - All About Brass
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brass cases are a critical component of a loaded rifle cartridge, and understanding how to properly work with brass cases is a critical aspect of bein...
TSS 25 — Finding Water, DIY Dehydrated Meals, Arrow FOC, and more...
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find reliable water sources using maps or Google Earth? How do you make your own dehydrated meals for backpacking at home? How do I balance...
TSS 24 — Hunt for Adventure or Hunt for Meat?
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance hunting for meat (filling tags) vs hunting for adventure, even if adventure means you have a lower chance at filling your tag? We t...
TSS 23 — Mark’s Rifle Build
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Mark's rifle build, which is detailed in a recent article here: https://exomtngear.com/tikka SAVE $100 on the Altitude Stock from Mesa Pre...