The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Mark & Steve are back to talk more about their recent trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they hunted Sitka Blacktail deer. In this episode, they answer listener-submitted questions, talk about the specific gear needed for this type of hunt, and explain why Kodiak is a great opportunity for new and growing hunters. As always, you can submit your questions for the show to podcast@exomtngear.com

Mark & Steve announce the release of the new K3 Daypack, as well as details on an upcoming sale for Black Friday. They also answer a listener question about pistols, holsters, and pack hipbelts. Sale Announcement: https://ExoMtnGear.com/newsletter Ivory Holster: http://ivoryholsters.com/exo

Mark & Steve just returned from Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they hunted Sitka Blacktail deer. In this episode, they discuss the trip's logistics, costs, and begin to detail what it is like to hunt on Kodiak Island. There's more to come, so if you have a question about this hunt, please send it to: podcast@exomtngear.com. Thanks for tuning-in!

In this Miscellaneous Monday Minute, Mark & Steve discuss choosing traditional archery as a new hunter, some more cold weather tips, their upcoming trip to Kodiak, and more... GIVEAWAY for Dark Timber Coffee + Off Grid Food at: http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Our buddy Colter Ingram joins us to discuss his journey hunting Bighorn Sheep in Idaho's backcountry this fall. From the moment Colter found out he drew the tag, he put in countless hours scouting, e-scouting, networking, and doing everything else he could to make his dream hunt become a reality. You'll hear about the journey, the lessons he learned, and how it all came together so that he was able to take an amazing ram with his bow. GIVEAWAY for Dark Timber Coffee & Off Grid Food at: http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Mark discusses listener-submitted tips and tactics for hunting and camping in cold weather. Tune-in to hear how the podcast audience stays comfortable in cold conditions. GIVEAWAY with Dark Timber Coffee + Off Grid Food at: http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Tune-in to hear how one of you (a Hunt Backcountry Podcast listener) took the advice from this show and put it into practice in the elk woods. After bowhunting for elk unsuccessfully for a few years, Jeremy applied some of the tips and tactics that we've discussed on this show to help him shoot his first bull elk with a bow. All of the credit goes to Jeremy — he's the one that did the work! But is interesting to hear which parts and pieces of past podcast episodes helped him in the elk woods. Enter the GIVEAWAY for Dark Timber Coffee and Off Grid Food at http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Steve is back from the bitter-cold opener of Idaho's rifle deer season. Mark and Steve discuss the hunt and dive into some advice for staying comfortable when temperatures plummet. GIVEAWAY: Dark Timber Coffee + Off Grid Food at ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

This is Part 2, discussing what we learned on our Caribou hunt in Alaska. We pick up where we left-off last week and discuss optics, shelters, clothing and more in this episode. GIVEAWAY: Dark Timber Coffee + Off Grid Food at http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

If you struggled in September, what should you do now? How do you bounce-back from hunts that don't go your way? How do you improve your skills and abilities for next time? What are the things you should focus on? We don't have all of the answers, but we do have experience with "failure" and wanted to talk about how we deal with it... http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Our last episode was about the story of our recent Alaska Caribou hunt. While that episode told some tales of adventure, success, and misfortune, it didn't answer a lot of the questions we have been getting about this hunt. Those questions include... How much does a hunt like this cost? How easy is it to get tags? How do you fly home with meat and antlers? What clothing do you suggest for a hunt like this? What shelter is suitable for a hunt like this? We answer those questions, and many more, in this episode and the second part of this discussion, which releases next week. http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

We are back from our Alaskan Caribou hunt! In this episode, Mark and Steve are joined by Tyler, Jason, and Lenny to recap some of the stories from the trip. As you'll hear, the trip was a success... and it wasn't. There were many highs and lows — that's how true adventure goes. We discuss how we filled our tags, what went right, what went wrong, and the importance of expectations and attitude for this type of trip. LEUPOLD GIVEAWAY: https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

This is a RECAST of an episode we did a couple of years ago with Ryan Cleckner. Ryan is a former special operations sniper, author of the Long Range Shooting Handbook, and shooting instructor. The two-part episodes with Ryan are all about shooting skills and the application of shooting knowledge. In these episodes you will learn about trigger control, sight picture, practice routines, shooting positions and supports, and much more. Check out Ryan's books, podcasts, and more at https://RyanCleckner.com SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY — Win a Leupold VX-5HD Rifle Scope at https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

This is a RECAST of an episode we did a couple of years ago with Ryan Cleckner. Ryan is a former special operations sniper, author of the Long Range Shooting Handbook, and shooting instructor. The two-part episodes with Ryan are all about shooting skills and the application of shooting knowledge. In these episodes you will learn about trigger control, sight picture, practice routines, shooting positions and supports, and much more. Check out Ryan's books, podcasts, and more at https://RyanCleckner.com SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY — Win a Leupold VX-5HD Rifle Scope at https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Whether you are traveling with a bow or a firearm — by land or by air — this episode will help you get to your next hunt and avoid the mishaps or complications of traveling with a weapon. https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

Hopefully, at this point, you have put in the work to be ready for opening day. The decisions you make now, on your way to a hunt, during a hunt, and even between hunts can still have a massive impact on how "ready" you'll continue to be. If you want to be able to hunt as hard on the last day as you can on the first, you need to think about your nutrition, hydration, and even your in-season training. In this Monday Minute with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete, we get some pointers on those topics — to help us hunt strong all season. https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast https://WildernessAthlete.com

Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the final of 5 back-to-back episodes answering your questions about elk hunting. Our roundtable of guests includes Dan Staton (ElkShape.com), Corey Jacobsen (Elk101.com), Trent Fisher (BornAndRaisedOutdoors.com), and Paul Medel (ElkNut.com). In this episode, we go "rapid fire" with Listener Q&A on a variety of elk hunting topics. Our panel of guests gives their take on the best week to hunt elk, overlooked areas or preparation, how the elk hunting landscape has changed in recent years, and much, much more... Visit ExoMtnGear.com/podcast to enter in the August 2019 giveaway for a custom Benchmade + Exo Mtn Gear knife.

Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the 4th of 5 back-to-back episodes answering your questions about elk hunting. Our roundtable of guests includes Dan Staton (ElkShape.com), Corey Jacobsen (Elk101.com), Trent Fisher (BornAndRaisedOutdoors.com), and Paul Medel (ElkNut.com). In this episode, we discuss how to make the most of opportunities. You have worked hard to find elk and close the distance, now when the moment of truth comes, how do you make the most of a shot opportunity? There is a lot that can still go wrong when you are in bow-range and we discuss some of the main things you need to be aware of. Visit ExoMtnGear.com/podcast to enter in the August 2019 giveaway for a custom Benchmade + Exo Mtn Gear knife.

Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the 3rd of 5 back-to-back episodes answering your questions about elk hunting. Our roundtable of guests includes Dan Staton (ElkShape.com), Corey Jacobsen (Elk101.com), Trent Fisher (BornAndRaisedOutdoors.com), and Paul Medel (ElkNut.com). In this episode, we tackle the topic of closing the distance. If you hear a bull bugle but aren't sure exactly how far away he is, if he has cows, if he is coming towards you, etc... How do you proceed? Should you be aggressive or stay patient? Should you make a move or stay put? Should you call back or stay silent? We answer these questions and get additional tips on closing the distance. Visit ExoMtnGear.com/podcast to enter in the August 2019 giveaway for a custom Benchmade + Exo Mtn Gear knife.

Welcome to ELK WEEK! This is the 2nd of 5 back-to-back episodes answering your questions about elk hunting. Our roundtable of guests includes Dan Staton (ElkShape.com), Corey Jacobsen (Elk101.com), Trent Fisher (BornAndRaisedOutdoors.com), and Paul Medel (ElkNut.com). In this episode, we tackle the topic of hunting quiet elk. How should your hunting strategies change when elk aren't responding to calls? How should you adapt your calling style when your go-to calls aren't working? How do you locate elk when you can't rely on bulls being vocal? Visit ExoMtnGear.com/podcast to enter in the August 2019 giveaway for a custom Benchmade + Exo Mtn Gear knife.