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: [email protected]. 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
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 574
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
295 | Expert Roundtable: The Final Moment Mindset
When the hunt really becomes a hunt and you're in the final moments before a shot opportunity, what is your "Final Moment Mindset"? We answer this question with 5 expert hunters to understand how the…
00:56:19 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
MM 112 | Live with Born & Raised Outdoors
Steve and Mark sit down with Kody and Trent from Born & Raised Outdoors. The BRO crew shares their secrets to consistency in the elk woods, what lessons they've learned the hard way, and much more. W…
00:30:41 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
294 | Seven Years of Struggle — A Listener Story
You've invested plenty of time, energy, and money into elk hunting, but what do you have to show for it? If you're a struggling elk hunter, you're not alone.
On this episode, we're joined by a liste…
01:05:50 |
Wed 28 Jul 2021
MM 111 | Creedmoor vs PRC, Bow Temperature, Backcountry Power, and More...
Steve & Mark answer listener questions, including... Why did they chose 6.5 Creedmoor over 6.5 PRC? What affects will extreme temperatures have on your bow? How much power is needed to recharge elect…
00:19:46 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
293 | All About Glassing — Optics Gear, Strategies, and Skills
In this episode, we are joined by our buddy, JD Ponciano. As a hunter, guide, and experienced professional in the optics industry, JD has a wealth of knowledge on optics. He has both intimate knowled…
01:05:57 |
Wed 21 Jul 2021
292 | Our Complete Gear List for Backcountry Hunting (6 Years Later...)
Six years ago, on Episode 004, Steve and Mark went line-by-line through their gear lists and discussed what they packed for backpack hunts. In this episode, they revisit their gear list and compare i…
01:29:07 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
MM 110 | Gear You Don’t Need, Hunting Burnout, Bow Care in the Backcountry
We answer your listener questions on bow storage and care in the backcountry, dealing with burn-out or stress as hunting season approaches, and what gear shouldn't be in your pack.
What gear did you…
00:30:07 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
291 | Shelter Design & Selection for Backpack Hunting
As a backcountry hunter, it is critical to select a shelter that meets your needs, accommodates your preferences, and is built to withstand what nature may throw at you.
In this episode, we are join…
01:02:07 |
Wed 07 Jul 2021
MM 109 | Gear List Spreadsheet, Custom Nalgene Lid, To Upgrade or Not?
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on this Monday Minute show. Questions on topics covered include a new Nalgene lid option that allows you to run a drinking tube from the bottle, how to be a use…
00:29:23 |
Mon 05 Jul 2021
290 | What I Wish I Knew When I Started Backcountry Hunting
Many experienced and knowledgeable hunters often forget what it is like to be a beginner. A lesson they learned through experience in years past is now something they do by instinct, rather than fore…
00:44:30 |
Wed 30 Jun 2021
MM 108 | Elk Packers, Pulleys, Rifle Slings, Playing the Wind
On this Monday Minute episode, Mark & Steve answer listener questions that include...
- How far away can elk "wind" you?
- How to find and hire a packer to get your meat out of the backcountry?
- Wh…
00:35:08 |
Mon 28 Jun 2021
289 | Backcountry Drinking Water — Risks & Treatment
As backcountry hunters, we rely upon natural water sources for life-giving hydration on multi-day expeditions into remote locations. We all know we "should" filter these water sources, but sometimes …
01:03:13 |
Wed 23 Jun 2021
MM 107 | Archery vs Rifle Elk, Side Sleeping, Droughts & Fires
Mark & Steve help a listener think through choosing between an archery vs rifle elk hunt for this fall. They then answer questions on how to get and stay comfortable while sleeping on a backpack hunt…
00:30:34 |
Mon 21 Jun 2021
288 | Hunt Elk By Yourself — Here’s How...
Considering a solo elk hunt? Whether you enjoy hunting all on your own, or you just can't find a hunting partner, it is possible to be a successful solo elk hunter. It takes work. And a lot of it.
I…
01:07:10 |
Wed 16 Jun 2021
MM 106 | Reloading, Suppressors, CrossFit, and More...
Mark goes solo and answers listener questions on reloading, suppress, CrossFit training, and more. He covers chronographs for shooting and reloading, including the MagnetoSpeed and LabRadar. He outli…
00:35:18 |
Mon 14 Jun 2021
287 | Scouting for Success with Justin Crossley
Justin Crossley joins us to talk about his scouting strategy for out-of-state hunts. We talk about e-scouting, how to plan a scouting trip to a new area, how to make the best use of time, glassing st…
00:52:36 |
Wed 09 Jun 2021
MM 105 | Summer Events, Shooting with Your Pack On, Fixing Hot Feet
Steve and Mark talk about events happening this summer that you don't want to miss. Why you may miss the bullseye when shooting your bow with a pack on. How to properly load your pack for pre-season …
00:26:39 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
286 | Staying Comfortable is Dangerous with Michael Easter
Backcountry hunting is a pursuit that goes against our "progressively sheltered, sterile, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged, and safety-netted lives." Tune in to hear about the dangers…
01:05:53 |
Wed 02 Jun 2021
MM 104 | NEW Podcast Archive (Plus, Bears & Binos)
New Podcast Archive! Easily find previous episodes of the show by visiting https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast and browsing shows by category or searching by keyword.
We also announce the winners of the …
00:37:13 |
Fri 28 May 2021
285 | Unscripted with Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors
Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors joins us to chat about a 6-week Alaskan adventure he has planned for this coming fall, what's new from Argali Outdoors in 2021, and much more. Brad's upcoming hunt in A…
01:05:04 |
Wed 26 May 2021
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