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
284 | A Scientific Study of Backcountry Hunting
What does the science say about the physical demands of backcountry hunting? Dr. Robert Coker has studied, analyzed, and published his findings on this question and related topics. Join this conversa…
01:03:15 |
Wed 19 May 2021
MM 103 | Sheep Surpise, Spring Bear, Solo Elk & More...
Steve and Mark share some good news — both about future hunts, as well as the future (and history) of the podcast. They also chat trough some listener questions about solo elk hunting, packing-out el…
00:29:16 |
Mon 17 May 2021
283 | Looking Back and Moving Forward with Matt Starley
As hunters move forward with new equipment, technologies, opportunities, and challenges, it is helpful to look back. As we think about our hunting today, it is helpful to think about the hunting oppo…
01:08:23 |
Wed 12 May 2021
MM 102 | The Minivan of Hunting Apparel, How to Find Primers, and Bow Sight Follow-up
Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions about the role of softshell jackets (the "minivan of hunting apparel"), how to find primers and other reloading components or ammunition in the curren…
00:28:43 |
Mon 10 May 2021
282 | Nick Sabo on Stalking Mule Deer, Shooting in the Wind, and Lessons from Old-Timers
Nick Sabo (https://www.instagram.com/nsabo380/) is a veteran, firefighter, and well-rounded hunter and shooter. We speak with Nick about a variety of topics, including what he learned from an old-tim…
01:05:39 |
Wed 05 May 2021
MM 101 | Jake is Fired, Tent Stoves, Long-Distance Bow Sight Setup
We're back with a Monday Minute episode, including a bonus behind-the-scenes segment with Jake. We then dive into listener questions about tent stoves, shelter choices, bow sight setup, and more.
Sh…
00:44:23 |
Mon 03 May 2021
281 | Failure Before Success
From hunting turkeys in the South, to hunting big muleys in the Dakotas, to hunting the vast wilderness of Alaska, our guest on the latest Hunt Backcountry Podcast, David (https://www.instagram.com/m…
00:58:36 |
Wed 28 Apr 2021
280 | 2021 Death Hike Recap, Part 2
In this episode, we continue the recap of our "Death Hike" adventure in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness. We interview six participants from the hike to hear more about their unique experience on the …
02:00:19 |
Mon 26 Apr 2021
279 | 2021 Death Hike Recap, Part 1
We are back from our "Death Hike" adventure in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness. In this episode, Steve and Mark recap the trip — telling some stories, sharing lessons-learned, and much more.
Have a …
01:28:15 |
Mon 19 Apr 2021
278 | Newly Updated — Free Backcountry Hunting Training Plan
Updated for 2021, we have v2 our free Backcountry Hunting Training Plan, put together by our friends at Atomic Athlete. Jake from Atomic joins Mark on this brief podcast to discuss how the training p…
00:20:55 |
Wed 07 Apr 2021
MM 100 | Death Hike Farewell, 2-on-1 Guided Hunts, Spring Bear Intel
In the final Monday Minute before the 2021 Death Hike, Steve and Mark cover some final preparation for the hike, as well as answer listener questions on hunting 2-on-1 with a guide, and using spring …
00:22:05 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
277 | Hunting Trophy Experiences with Brad Carter
Brad Carter of Altitude Outdoors joins us to tell the story of his sheep hunt, how things didn't work out as planned, and what he learned along the way. Whether you hunt sheep or not, there are many …
01:03:38 |
Wed 31 Mar 2021
MM 99 | Pranks with Jake, Archery Practice, Skull Care
Jake is back and joins Steve & Mark to answer listener questions. But first, we discuss the "big smelly surprise" that Jake recently received for his 21st birthday.
Share your question for the show:…
00:33:10 |
Mon 29 Mar 2021
276 | Unscripted with Kyle Kamp
Kyle Kamp joins Mark for an unscripted discussion. Being that Kyle is a nutritionist, Mark couldn't help but ask some nutrition and backcountry food-related questions, but they also talk more deeply …
01:07:44 |
Wed 24 Mar 2021
MM 98 | Antlers First or Last? One-Trip or Not? Custom Scope Turret or RF Binos?
Steve and Mark answer several listener questions about processing and packing-out elk. They discuss packing the antlers first or last, when to use a bone saw, how to remove the inner tenderloins when…
00:32:25 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
275 | Your True Accuracy and Shooting Standards with Chris Way
Chris Way is a well-rounded adventurer, explorer, climber, shooter, and much more. Recently, Chris developed a specific target and shooting drill to assess his true accuracy capabilities with a rifle…
01:27:01 |
Wed 17 Mar 2021
MM 97 | Humbled by Hunts, Dehydrating Meals, Ultralight Optics Support,
Steve & Mark answer listener questions on ultralight optics support (tripods and monopods), follow-up feedback from last week's budget spotting scope topic, and share some stories from hunts that hum…
00:30:34 |
Mon 15 Mar 2021
274 | Essential Reloading Gear for the Precision Rifle Hunter
Have you been curious about getting into reloading for your hunting rifle, but been too confused or overwhelmed to get started? We've been there!
Tune-in as Mark chats with aspiring reloader, Kyle, …
01:12:50 |
Wed 10 Mar 2021
MM 96 | Pack Hacks, Budget Spotter Issues, Binos for Rifle Hunting
Steve & Mark answer listener questions about "pack hacks", recommendations for budget spotting scopes, comparisons on NL Pure and EL Range TA binos from Swarovski, other range-finding binocular optio…
00:33:19 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
273 | Behind the Scenes at Exo — Q&A
Jake takes over as host of the podcast and interviews Steve & Mark with your questions about Exo Mtn Gear. Aside from talking about the company, they also answer some fun questions that were submitte…
01:02:35 |
Wed 03 Mar 2021
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