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The Hunt Backcountry Podcast The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
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Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for lively discussion on a variety of topics related to backcountry, big game hunting. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, and getting into the nitty-gritty of our gear lists and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at anytime with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com.
Thanks for listening! — Mark & Steve
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MM 177 | Before Our Bear Hunt (Your Questions)
As Steve & Mark head into the mountains for a spring bear hunt, they chat about the plan for the hunt and also answer your listener questions on spotting scopes, tripods, dehydrated meals, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Spotting Scope Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtGgKQnz0Y
- Swarovski ATS 65 25-50: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
- Carbon Fiber Center Tube for Slik 624/634: https://amzn.to/3MHUCAa
- Carbon Fiber Handle for Sirui VA-5: https://www.aziakequipment.com/product-page/carbonhandle
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401 | Backpacking for Bucks in California (A Listener Story)
Cameron joins us to share the story of his successful backpack deer hunt from this past fall. Hunting his home state of California, Cameron had to overcome low deer density, pressure from hunters and outdoor recreationists, and more. Beyond the story of the hunt itself, Cameron shares some helpful insights from the success and struggles of his hunting journey over the years.
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MM 176 | Gear Insurance, Cartridge Comparison, Sheep Prep
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, including a follow-up about cooking dehydrated for freeze-dried meals in Zip-Loc bags, a free tool to find and compare rifle cartridges for your hunting goals, how to prepare for a sheep hunt, the best shelter choice for Alaska, and insuring your investment hunting gear against theft.
Resources mentioned in this episode...
- "A Wild Winter Sheep Hunt" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/396
- Free Training Program: https://exomtngear.com/train
- "Backwards Thinking & Ballistics" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/393
- Cartridge Selection & Comparison Tool: http://www.hagueandsons.com/what-cartridge-should-you-be-shooting/
- Firearm, Optic, & Gear Insurance: https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms & https://collectinsure.com/guns/
- K4 PACK SYSTEMS: https://exomtngear.com/K4
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400 | Before the Hunt — An Adventure in New Zealand
We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people 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, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.
Today, we are speaking Erik and Jason — two friends that are headed to New Zealand. They will be hunting numerous species in New Zealand, as well as spending some time exploring the country with the families. In this conversation we learn about their planning and preparation for the trip, what they are expecting out of the experience, and much more.
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MM 175 | Basecamp vs Spike Camp, Better Than Jetboil?, Bad Backs and Packs
Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about camping styles for elk hunting, if they have found a backpacking stove better than Jetboil, how to backpack and adjust your pack if you have a bad back, and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- "BASE, SPIKE, OR BIVY?" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/217
- MTN Gear Bipods: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Spartan ARCA Adapter: https://javelinbipod.com/products/classic-arca-adapter
Share your question: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com
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399 | Solo Buffalo Hunt in Alaska (A Listener Story)
Curt joins us to tell the story of his solo buffalo hunt on an Alaskan island, which he completed this past fall. This is obviously a very unique hunting opportunity and experience. The hunt story is not only entertaining, there are also lessons to be learned from Curt's experience.
Curt's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/257
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This podcast has been a part of my mentorship in the woods. Grateful for the education, inspiration, and tactics learned. The packs are %100 a must for the backcountry!
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Lots of amazing information & helps get me through the off-season!
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