The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear
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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, 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

  1. 511 | Backpack Hunting With A Bivy Sack — Your Questions, Misconceptions, & More...

    16 HRS AGO

    511 | Backpack Hunting With A Bivy Sack — Your Questions, Misconceptions, & More...

    We have been using a bivy sack on backpack hunts for about a decade now. Often, we'll use our bivy under the stars. At times, we'll add a tarp or minimal shelter. And in extreme cases, we use a bivy sack inside the shell of a Hilleberg tent. On this podcast (and in the article below), you can learn how, why, and when we use bivy sacks. We also answer 10+ listener-submitted questions about the use of a bivy for backpack hunting. BIVY HUNTING ARTICLE — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/bivy-sacks-for-backpack-hunting  The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    1h 14m

  2. 2D AGO

    MM 255 | Broadhead Flight, Backcountry Cell Service, Extra Down Fill

    Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... Steve's adjustable box for step-up workouts Flight characteristics and ethical aspects of mechanical vs fixed broadheads (with more to come!) Better cell service in the backcountry Overuse of technology Adding extra down fill to a quilt (or sleeping bag) Links for this episode... Exo Email & Pack Giveaway: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter  Steve's Step-Up Box: https://amzn.to/4i04MJJ Starlink Cell Beta: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-starlink-beta-open-for-all-carriers ScreenZen App: https://www.screenzen.co/ Katabatic Alsek Quilt: https://katabaticgear.com/products/alsek-ultralight-quilt  EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry VIEW & SEARCH THE PODCAST ARCHIVE: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    42 min
  3. 510 | Questions With A Game Enforcement Officer

    MAR 5

    510 | Questions With A Game Enforcement Officer

    While we have spoken with numerous wildlife agencies and employees on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast over the years, those conversations have generally focused on game management, policy and regulations, and hunter opportunity. In this episode, we discuss wildlife law enforcement with Matt — an Exo customer and an employee of Arizona Game & Fish. Matt shares his insights on mistakes that hunters make, the rules they break, how enforcement officers operate in the field, and much more. The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    1h 5m

  4. MAR 3

    MM 254 | The First Monday — March, 2025

    Welcome to The First Monday. In these episodes, Steve & Mark talk through what's going on for them that month in the categories of The Gear, The Hunt, and the Hunter, as well as what's going on with Exo Mtn Gear. If you want an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what we are doing, researching, and learning, or just what we are excited about, this is it. Links for this episode... Exo Email Notifications: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter  Pre-Fit Barrel Questions (and/or general Podcast Qs): podcast@exomtngear.com  The NW Hunt Expo: https://nwhuntexpo.com/  Tenacious Tape (Clear Repair Tape): https://amzn.to/43eOUyu or https://amzn.to/41DbijE  Aziak Equipment Ridgeline Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/products/aziak-ridgeline-tripod  Idaho Bear Identification: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/bear-identification  EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry VIEW & SEARCH THE PODCAST ARCHIVE: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    43 min
  5. 509 | 3-For-3 On Mule Deer Hunt in Montana (A Father & Sons' Listener Story)

    FEB 26

    509 | 3-For-3 On Mule Deer Hunt in Montana (A Father & Sons' Listener Story)

    Cody joins us to share the story of the Mule Deer hunt that he shared with his brother and father this past fall. They hunted Montana for the first time and were able to go 3-for-3 on filling their tags. We discuss how they planned this hunt, how they scouted for this out-of-state hunt, how they battled the cold conditions, and how the hunt success happened. The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    1h 7m

  6. FEB 24

    MM 253 | Boot Deals, Experience Project 2.0, Other Podcasts, & Game Bags

    Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and share some news and updates on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss... Takeaways from Hunt Expo and the PNW Sportsmen's Show Future plans for The Experience Project  Big discounts on Hanwag Boots The 5 most-downloaded podcast episodes in 2024 What hunting podcasts and shows Steve & Mark follow  What they look for in game bags and how they keep blood out of their packs Links mentioned in this episode... The Idaho Sportsman Show, Feb 27 - Mar 2: https://www.idahosportsmanshow.com/ NW Hunt Expo, Mar 7-9: https://nwhuntexpo.com/ Hanwag Boot Sale: https://www.hanwag.com/us/en-us/outlet/ Best of 2024, #1 — Why Smaller Calibers May Be Better For Big Game Hunting (Part 1): https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-1/  Best of 2024, #2 — Why Smaller Calibers May Be Better For Big Game Hunting (Part 2): https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-2/  Best of 2024, #3 — Smaller Caliber Listener Q&A with Form: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-qa/  Best of 2024, #4 — Hunting & Human Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/454  Best of 2024, #5 — Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/452  Best of 2023: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-of-2023  Recent Podcast with a "Meat Scientist": https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/508  EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter  ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com  LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry  VIEW & SEARCH THE PODCAST ARCHIVE: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    36 min
  7. 508 | A “Meat Scientist” on Wild Game Care & Preparation

    FEB 19

    508 | A “Meat Scientist” on Wild Game Care & Preparation

    Sierra Jepsen is a Meat Scientist and owner of Butcher Solutions, LLC. She joins us to discuss how big game hunters can effectively care for and prepare wild game meat. Sierra shares advice for processing big game in the field, caring for big game meat until it is frozen, and preparing big game meat for the best meals possible. Additional Information and Resources... Sierra's Website — https://butchersolutionsllc.com/ Sierra's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/butcher_solutions_llc/  Video: "Everything You Need Know About Processing Wild Game" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVLjN9CoHzI Video: "In-Depth Butchering Tips From A Meat Scientist" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVkI46l4g4w  The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    1h 15m
  8. 507 | A 10-Year-Old's Backpack Mule Deer Hunt

    FEB 12

    507 | A 10-Year-Old's Backpack Mule Deer Hunt

    Colt and his 10-year-old daughter, Cedar, join us to share the story of their backpack mule deer hunt from this past fall. This was Cedar's first backpack hunt and it was a joy to hear her share her experience, what she enjoyed about the hunt, what she learned, and more. After the hunt story, Colt shares some of what he has learned about getting Cedar comfortable shooting and how they prepared for her first backpack hunt. Connect with Colt: https://triplecprecision.com/  The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    1h 9m
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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, 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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    by Exo Mtn Gear
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    649
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