The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

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, moose, 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. 568 | Unscripted with Travis Bader of Silvercore Outdoors

    FEB 25

    568 | Unscripted with Travis Bader of Silvercore Outdoors

    Travis from Silvercore Outdoors joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers hunting, firearms training, entrepreneurship, and the importance of disconnecting from technology. We explore the relationship between mindset, instincts, and the art of hunting; the importance of community and collaboration in the hunting world; the value of sharing experiences, and more. Silvercore Outdoors: http://silvercore.ca/ Silvercore Podcast: https://www.silvercore.ca/podcast Silvercore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors/ Travis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav/ CHAPTERS... 00:02:09 — The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Mindset 00:08:36 — Understanding Firearm Safety and Training in Canada 00:14:01 — The Passion for Hunting and Connection with Nature 00:18:48 — Experiences at SHOT Show and the Firearm Industry 00:22:30 — Disconnecting from Technology and Finding Balance 00:37:11 — Shifts in Training Demographics and Motivations 00:40:03 — The Impact of Media on Perception and Fear 00:45:11 — Reading Human and Animal Behavior 00:46:50 — Heuristics in Reading Animals and People 00:49:46 — Trusting Your Instincts in Hunting 00:50:51 — The Two-Way Process of Reading 00:53:23 — Mindset and Energy in Hunting 00:55:32 — The Podcast Journey and Conversations 01:01:01 — Success and Mindset in Hunting 01:09:32 — Community and Collaboration in Hunting 01:12:11 — Navigating Information Overload 01:14:09 — Reflections on Hunting Seasons 01:20:06 — Sharing Experiences in Hunting 01:22:55 — Defining Success Beyond Material Gains 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 35m
  2. 567 | Calling, Hunting, & Eating Mountain Lions

    FEB 18

    567 | Calling, Hunting, & Eating Mountain Lions

    In this episode, a listener of the show, Jim, shares his experience and insights on hunting mountain lions in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses the best times and locations to hunt, calling strategies and hunting techniques, the importance of patience and woodsmanship, and the unique experience of eating mountain lion meat. If you want a better understanding of the challenges and excitement that come with hunting these elusive predators, you will enjoy this episode. "It's high energy and high adrenaline." Jim's Instagram: @pnw_mountain_lion CHAPTERS... 00:02:02 — Jim's Background and Experience 00:05:37 — Historical Figures in Hunting 00:08:14 — Understanding Mountain Lion Hunting Seasons 00:11:19 — Oregon's Mountain Lion Quotas and Regulations 00:15:25 — The Experience of Eating Mountain Lion 00:17:23 — Aging and Sizing Mountain Lions 00:19:49 — Targeting Areas for Mountain Lion Hunting 00:24:47 — Calling Techniques and Setups 00:29:01 — Placement and Visibility in Calling 00:33:16 — Stealth and Approach of Mountain Lions 00:36:38 — Equipment and Safety in Mountain Lion Hunting 00:40:29 — Close Calls and Recovery Experiences 00:42:54 — Vocalizations and Calling Strategies 00:44:41 — Patience and Woodsmanship in Hunting 00:46:29 — State Regulations and Costs for Mountain Lion Hunting 00:50:24 — Overlooked Hunting Adventures 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

    55 min
4.9
out of 5
2,907 Ratings

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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, moose, 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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