The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Announcing The Experience Challenge. A challenge where you could win a Dall Sheep or Mountain Goat hunt in Alaska.

This is not a raffle. This is not a contest. This is a challenge.

You vs you. Do the work, and you're in.

In this episode, Steve & Mark explain the vision behind the Challenge and begin to share some details for how all of this will work. If you are interested... no, not just interested... If you are committed, then sign up to learn more and get the first chance at joining the Challenge:

https://exomtngear.com/challenge

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In this episode, we dive deep into the vast wilderness of Alaska with Bjorn Dihle, a lifelong Alaska resident and outdoorsman. From the intricacies of bear viewing and the challenges of hunting blacktail deer to the controversial Ambler Road project, Bjorn shares his unique experience and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged with conservation efforts, the unique beauty and challenges of Southeast Alaska, and much more.

"This is your land; it matters to you."

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...

• Bjorn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjorndihle/
• Bjorn's Books: https://amzn.to/4a2Z5rs
• https://huntfishbrooksrange.com/
• https://www.northernjournal.com/
• https://www.trcp.org/
• https://salmonstate.org/salmonstate-campaigns/#southeast

CHAPTERS...

00:00:00— Exploring the Wilds of Alaska
00:02:11— Meet Bjorn: A Lifelong Alaskan Adventurer
00:10:17— The Dynamics of Bear Viewing and Conservation
00:15:00— The Ambler Road Project: Controversies and Implications
00:26:17— Southeast Alaska: A Hunter's Paradise
00:32:21 — The Unique Challenges of Hunting Blacktails
00:54:52 — Understanding Bear Behavior and Safety
01:12:32 — Bjorn's Insights on Conservation and Future of Alaska

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Jasen, a listener of the show, joins us to share lessons from his elk hunting journey. Over many years of hunting, Jasen has had plenty of success, along with many years of struggle. He discusses the importance of constantly assessing and adjusting your approach to hunting, the lessons he has learned from solo hunting, how family dynamics factor into his hunting journey, and much more.

CHAPTERS...

00:02:49 — Jasen's Hunting Origins

00:06:20 — Family Dynamics and Hunting

00:14:50 — Consistency, Not Complacency

00:22:08 — Success to Struggle

00:37:32 — Knowledge Through Experience

00:49:15 — Close Encounters with Elk

01:10:54 — A New Approach to Hunting

01:19:09 — Solo Hunting & Sharing Support

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"Live" from the road, we recap the best new gear we saw at SHOT Show, answer listener-submitted questions, and provide updates on K4x and The Experience Project.

Links for items mentioned in this episode...

• MTN Gear Chassis: https://www.mtngear.nz/products/expeditionchassis
• Schnee Torre Ultralight: http://schnees.com/torre-ultralight-0g-men-s/
• Longshot Target Camera System: https://www.longshotcameras.com/
• Coast WPH20R Headlamp: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1029249031
• Nightforce NX6: https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/products/nx6/nx6-2-12x42mm-f1/
• Garmin Zero L60i Rangefinder: https://sandsarchery.com/products/garmin-xero-l60i-laser-rangefinder
• Spot Hogg ROTI Modular Sight: https://sandsarchery.com/products/spot-hogg-roti-modular-sight-system
• Swarovski Balance Spotting Scopes: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-at-st-balance
• On Glass Digiscoping Adapter: https://onglassadapter.com/
• Sheep Feet Stalking Shoe: https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/products/stealth-bombers-stalking-camp-shoe
• Argali Outdoor Apparel: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/technical-hunting-clothing

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In this episode, Rob shares his journey from being a customer of S&S Archery to becoming a key player in the company. He discusses his transition from corporate IT to the outdoor industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of working in a field he is passionate about.

Rob also opens up about his recent battle with throat cancer, detailing the physical and emotional challenges he faced during treatment and how it shaped his perspective on life and hunting. His story is one of resilience, support from friends and family, and the joy of returning to the outdoors after overcoming adversity.

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...

• S&S Archery $500 Giveaway: https://sandsarchery.com/pages/newsletter (Winner chosen on February 1, 2026)
• Rob's Kodiak Hunt Film: https://youtu.be/_qwgsA37G8s
• Mark's Kodiak Gear Lessons: https://exomtngear.com/kodiak-gear
• Shop @ S&S Archery: https://sandsarchery.com/

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In this episode, we catch up with Nick as he recounts his transformative caribou hunt in Alaska. We discuss his preparation, including physical training and mentorship, and the mental challenges faced in the Alaskan tundra. Nick shares the excitement of spotting caribou bulls and the emotions surrounding his successful first shot. We also explore the instinctive process of harvesting the animal and the camaraderie built throughout the adventure, highlighting the deeper meanings of hunting and connection with nature.

Nick's Before-the-Hunt Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/531

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CHAPTERS...

1:29 — Catching Up with Nick
1:47 — Pre-Hunt Preparations
5:20 — Alaska Drop Camp Overview
7:33 — Arrival in Alaska
11:55 — Traveling to the Hunting Grounds
18:27 — First Impressions of the Tundra
21:10 — Setting Up Camp
22:28 — Navigating the Tundra
29:24 — The First Few Days
31:48 — Learning to Identify Caribou
37:38 — Mental Toughness in the Hunt
39:26 — Passing the Time in the Tent
39:38 — Weather Changes
43:30 — The First Bull Sighting
51:18 — The Moment of Truth
53:30 — Post-Shot Reflections
1:02:53 — Breaking Down the Caribou
1:12:01 — The Joy of Packing Out
1:16:27 — Final Days and Packing Up
1:20:59 — Logistics of Returning Home
1:27:15 — Reflection and Conclusion

Last month, we selected the winner of the "Best Moment" category from the Exo Experience photo contest. That winner, Shane, and his brother, Alec, join us today to share their do-it-yourself Mountain Goat hunt in Montana.

"Pursuing mountain goats in the backcountry is a tough endeavour! After 8 days in the mountains, covering more than 85 miles and gaining over 25,000' of elevation, we were finally able to locate a lone billy in a remote area of the unit. After all the effort we put into finding, shooting, and retrieving the billy, we cherished an incredible night under the stars at camp." —Shane

Shane's Winning Photo — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/exo-experience-best-pack-and-best-moment-photos

Previous Podcasts with Shane — Episode 371 & Episode 372

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Last month, we selected the winner of the Best Pack Photo from the Exo Experience photo contest. That winner, Ryan, joins us today to share the full story of his hunt.

"I have been trying to harvest a mature Billy on the south coast of British Columbia for several years now. Although this region offers an over-the-counter opportunity to hunt goats, success rates are incredibly low, with only 1 or 2 goats typically being harvested each year. The area is widely considered some of the toughest, most unforgiving terrain in the province. This type of adventure pushes you past your perceived limits and proves how important it is to have the right partners. Killing this Billy was 100% a team effort. (PS: This was my first packout with the K4, since purchasing it in November of 2024. I am kicking myself for not getting an Exo pack sooner!)" —Ryan

In this episode, Ryan and his friend Regan share their experiences and tell the story of their adventurous do-it-yourself mountain goat hunt.

Ryan's Winning Photo — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/exo-experience-best-pack-and-best-moment-photos

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Last month, we selected the winner of the Best Photo Story from the Exo Experience photo contest. That winner, Kenny, joins us today to share the full story of his hunt.

When we selected Kenny's winning photo story, we had no idea just how unique the hunt was. Kenny, a resident of North Carolina, drew a limited Dall Sheep tag in Alaska.

With Alaska's opportunity for non-residents to hunt Dall Sheep without a guide — if the hunter is accompanied by an Alaska resident who is a second-degree relative — Kenny, his brother-in-law from Alaska, and two others embarked upon a do-it-yourself sheep hunt unlike any other.

This hunt included highs, lows, and unexpected challenges — as any good sheep hunt should.

In this episode, Kenny and his friend Zach share their experience as first-time, do-it-yourself sheep hunters.

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Kenny's Photo Story: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/exo-experience-photo-story-winner
• Exo Experience Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• Example Sheep Hunt Gear List: https://exomtngear.com/sheep-gear

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Steve and Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss your questions about how they utilize the meat they bring home from hunts, the differences in rifle calibers they have used, why Exo doesn't make a fanny pack, and more...

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Steve & Mark have a candid conversation about the Hunt Backcountry Podcast and Exo Mtn Gear, discussing their vision, plans, products, and more...

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Steve and Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss training for hiking speed, the purpose of carrying a bipod AND a tripod when rifle hunting, what non-hunting items should be on your Christmas list (a toothbrush?), choosing between Creedmoors, and more...

Links for this episode...

• How to Hike Heavy (Podcast): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/132
• Steve's Toothbrush: https://amzn.to/4jbsUKS
• Photo Story Winner: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/exo-experience-photo-story-winner

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Petra Hilleberg joins us to discuss the history and future of Hilleberg, what sets Hilleberg tents apart, and to answer your listener-submitted questions about using Hilleberg tents for backcountry and mountain hunting.

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• https://hilleberg.com/eng/discover/choosing-the-right-tent
• https://www.youtube.com/@HillebergTentmaker/videos
• https://www.instagram.com/hilleberg_hunting/

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A listener of the show, Blake, joins us to share the story of his first elk hunt. Blake spent 12 days in the mountains — learning lessons, gaining experience, and ultimately arrowing a great bull. We discuss how Blake prepared for this hunt, how he immersed himself in elk hunting knowledge while also preventing "information overload", and the chance encounter he had in the elk woods with a previous podcast guest, Ryan (Episode 546).

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Steve and Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss image-stabilized spotting scopes and question their purpose and benefit. And speaking of gear with questionable value, they answer a question about suppressor covers. They also discuss recommendations for people who struggle with knee pain on downhill hikes, the results of the Exo Experience Photo Story contest, what is going on this month, and more...

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Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout that year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. In this episode, Mark & Steve discuss their "gear of the year" selections for 2025...

GEAR LINKS & LISTS — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-hunting-gear-of-2025

TIMESTAMPS...

00:00:00 — Intro

00:01:56 — "Gear of the Year" History

00:07:05 — Revisiting 2024 Selections

00:22:35 — Steve's Tripod Setup for Glassing & Shooting

00:34:42 — Airlock Industries Zero Gravity Suppressor

00:44:31 — InReach Messenger Plus

00:50:56 — Nitecore Pocket 10000 USB-C Power Bank

00:53:20 — Thermarest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad

00:58:17 — Outdoor Vitals Pursuit Hybrid Fleece

01:00:32 — Deadfall Design Chest Plate + Ivory Holster Shell (and "The Bino Bra" ;-)

01:11:03 — Defiance anTi-X Action, Pre-Fit 6mm Creedmoor, & Factory Ammunition

01:18:26 — onX HUNT App

01:22:18 — Mark's Honorable Mentions

01:28:58 — Exo K4x Pack System

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In this episode, we are joined by Tara & Alex from Idaho Fish & Game to discuss the all-new draw process for non-resident general elk and deer tags for Idaho's 2026 big game hunting season. We hear why the process that had been in place needed to change, the alternative solutions considered, how this new draw came to be, what non-residents need to apply for the draw, how they can apply in a group or party, if there are any changes to non-resident tag allocations, and more.

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• What's New Overview — https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/see-whats-available-nonresident-tag-drawing-general-season-deerelk-tags-2026-and-how-apply
• FAQ — https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/tag/quotas/nonresident
• Big Game Seasons & Rules — https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/big-game
• Refund Information — https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/forms/nonresident-refund
• Email Contact — licensing@idfg.idaho.gov

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Steve and Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss Idaho's new and upcoming non-resident tag application process, an update on Steve's moose hunt, their experience with meat damage based on shot placement and bullet choice, pack failures they have experienced from testing prototypes, the best way to use Exo packs for lightweight day hunts, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• Last Call! — Photo Story Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• K4x Updates: https://exomtngear.com/K4x
• Load A Pack for Day Hunts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEwuuQSMiBo

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Steve and Mark just returned from Kodiak and they answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode.

They also discuss Exo's once-a-year sale, which starts tomorrow (November 18, 2025). If you are hearing this episode as it is released on Monday, November 17, use the code EARLY20 at checkout to get 20% OFF before the public sale goes live.

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
• Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
• Foxtail Lodge: https://www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/
• Kahtoola MicroSpikes: https://amzn.to/3K5TOXm
• New Kahtoola Lightweight Spikes: https://amzn.to/4pgI2bI
• Black Diamond Spikes: https://amzn.to/4rmGKxN
• Showa Waterproof Gloves: https://amzn.to/4nWEWZ5
• Wiser Precision Quick-StiX: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-quick-stix

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Join us "live" from Foxtail Lodge on Kodiak Island, Alaska. This conversation takes place on the day we arrive, before we begin our weeklong adventure hunting Sitka Blacktail Deer, shooting ducks, and fishing the sea.

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John Jensenius is a former meteorologist and lightning safety expert with the National Weather Service who now works with the National Lightning Safety Council. He joins us to discuss what we, as backcountry and mountain hunters, should know about the risks of lightning exposure, the actions to take when storms occur, and misconceptions about lightning strikes.

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Steve and Mark are back to answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute. They also discuss updates on what is going on at Exo this month — from being out of the office to launching a once-a-year sale...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
• Packing Without Stuff Sacks: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-load-your-pack-for-a-multi-day-backpack-hunt
• Airlock Industries Suppressor Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/549
• 6mm 108 ELD-M: https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/6mm-.243-108-gr-eld-match#!/
• 6mm 96 TMK: https://sierrabullets.com/6mm-95-gr-tipped-matchking-tmk/
• Exo Pack Carry On Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Uey9pu49w
• Down Glassing Mittens: https://firstlite.com/products/brooks-down-glassing-mitt

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A listener of the show, Klint, joins us to share the story of planning his first mountain hunt, getting diagnosed with aggressive cancer during the process, and battling back to make the hunt still happen after his recovery. We hope you are inspired and challenged by Klint's story.

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If a suppressor was truly designed for backcountry and mountain hunting, how would it be different from other suppressors on the market? We answer that question with Danny from Airlock Industries. We also discuss why (and how) Danny started making suppressors, why he focused on ultralight designs, his design and testing process, what is to come for Airlock in the future, and much more...

• https://airlockindustries.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/airlockindustriesllc/
• https://www.youtube.com/@AirlockIndustries

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Jake joins Mark to answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute. They also discuss some updates on Jake's hunting season so far this year, stupid comments on social media, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• K4x Launch Group: https://exomtngear.com/K4x
• Jake & Mark's Mtn Goat Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwy4H_oPDAU&list=PLxCisjM16JQUuY7xWQLdExN_rAHTxEsvv&index=8

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A listener of the show, Jim, joins us to share the story of his Dall Sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories. We discuss Jim's experience with travel and logistics, the hunt story itself, how Jim felt about the investment in this experience, the lessons he learned, and much more...

• Jim's Photos & Story: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/my-august-2024-dall-dream-hunt.371570/
• Jim's Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/iaoz9l
• Jim's Instagram: http://instagram.com/chefinthehunt

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Steve is back from his Idaho Moose hunt and joins Mark to discuss takeaways from the hunt. They also dive into listener questions about their use of the Garmin InReach, mapping and hunt planning apps, protecting a rifle on wet hunts, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
• Exo YouTube: https://exomtngear.com/youtube
• Exo Dry Bag Liner: https://exomtngear.com/drybag
• Scoped Action Cover: https://www.lswild.com/store/p30/Hunter_Scoped_Action_Armor.html

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A listener of the show, Jim, joins us to discuss his Dall Sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories. As you will hear, today's conversation was recorded before the hunt, as Jim was planning and preparing for the adventure. In the next episode, Jim joins us after his hunt to share the story, what he learned from the experience, and more...

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Mark goes solo to answer your listener-submitted questions about why time "slows down" during backpack hunts, if he would trade his Swarovski ATS spotter for something smaller, advice for flying with meat and antlers, what headlamp he would recommend, if a lighter puffy jacket is worth it, and how he dealt with the emotions of losing an elk...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• Swarovski ATS: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
• Swarovski ATC / STC: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-atc-stc-compact-spotting-scope
• Alaska Air Cargo: https://www.alaskacargo.com/
• Headlamps for Backpack Hunting: https://the-experience-project.com/headlamps-for-backpack-hunting/
• Fenix HM50R v2: https://amzn.to/4gUsM0Z
• Biolite Range Headlamps: https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/meet-the-range-series
• KUIU SuperDown: https://www.kuiu.com/collections/super-down
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"I just got home from my second year in a row of successful backpack solo elk hunting with the bow — last year with a cow, and this year with my first bull. I know that several of my deliberate decisions during the hunt (which are things I learned from listening to your podcast) led to my success. So thank you!" —Ryan

We received that email from today's guest, Ryan. But that email is only part of the story. Ryan spent many years hunting elk before becoming successful over the past couple of hunts. In today's podcast with Ryan, we discuss the highs and lows of do-it-yourself solo elk hunting, what Ryan learned over the years, how he changed his hunt strategy, and how his persistence paid off.

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about Exo Mtn Gear discounts, how to pack a head and antlers, training in the gym, how to keep motivation after years of unsuccessful hunts, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• Made in the USA: https://exomtngear.com/usa
• InReach Mini Holder: https://exomtngear.com/inreach
• Packout Strap Set: https://exomtngear.com/packout-straps
• Swarovski ATS: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
• Kowa 66: https://sandsarchery.com/products/kowa-tsn-66-25-60x-spotting-scope
• Wiser Ridge Warden: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
• How to Hike Heavy: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/132
• Hunting & Human Performance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/454
• Training Methods for Mountain Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/475

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A listener of the show, Roman, discovered that he had drawn a Bighorn Ram tag in his home state of Colorado. As a relatively new hunter and someone who had not been putting in the sheep draws for long, Roman was beyond surprised to find out that he had drawn the tag, and he was excited to spend months planning, preparing, and scouting before opening day. We discuss how Roman spent those pre-season months, then dive into the story of the hunt itself. We conclude the conversation discussing gear takeaways, lessons learned from the hunt experience, and more.

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Steve & Mark go Unscripted and answer your listener-submitted questions. Topics covered include lightning safety, air mattresses and inflators (yes, again), treating Exo packs with Nikwax DWR, the best water filters for backpacking, non-lead bullet recommendations, dealing with wet boots, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES...

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
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• Flextail Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/46PWwso
• Our Water Filter Recommendations: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/backpack-hunting-basics-how-we-filter-carry-water
• Nikwax Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/544
• Bullet & Ballistics Podcasts with "Form": Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

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As serious backcountry hunters, we invest hundreds of dollars...

Scratch that. Who are we kidding?

Most of us have invested thousands of dollars in our gear. From shelters and sleep systems, to footwear, to technical apparel, there are ways to make this gear last longer and perform better over its lifetime.

But far too often, we are guilty of using our gear hard, putting it away dirty, and expecting nothing to degrade.

In today's podcast, we speak with Heidi from Nikwax. We hear the backstory of Nikwax, learn about their gear care products, dive into the changing regulations with DWR chemicals, and ultimately discuss a variety of topics that will help us, as backcountry hunters, get the most from our gear.

As always, we have not been incentivized by Nikwax and are not endorsing their products. We simply wanted to have them on the podcast to learn about gear care in general, and also understand the differences in their product offerings and how they may benefit us.

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Steve & Mark discuss their recent elk hunt and answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. Topics covered included tracking elk, strategies for hunting elk in archery vs rifle seasons, how to carry your bow on archery hunts, tips for preventing shelter condensation, and more...

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They also announced a new Exo Experience Photo Contest, with over $5,000 in cash and prizes being given away. Topics and questions covered include the best way to pinpoint the location of a bugling bull, advice for breaking down animals in difficult conditions, making DIY meals and snacks for backcountry hunts, and more...

LINKS & RESOURCES

• $5,000 Photo Contest: https://exomtngear.com/experience
• DIY Dehdrating Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/126
• Kyle's Dehydrating Guide: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/dehydration-guide
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• DIY Backcountry Breakfast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-breakfast-recipe-for-backpacking
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Chris Denham is a long-overdue guest to join us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast. We speak with Chris about his history and longevity in the hunting industry, what has changed with Western Hunter recently, the shifts he has witnessed in hunters over the years, how he continues to live adventurously as he ages, and much more...

• Subscribe to Western Hunter: https://westernhunter.net/subscribe
• Wilderness Athlete: https://wildernessathlete.com/
• Outdoorsmans: https://outdoorsmans.com/

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Dr. Andy Galpin returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss joint health, sleep, resilience, and other elements that intersect the worlds of hunting and human performance. We dive into the benefits and downsides of fitness trackers and data from wearable devices, Steve's knee issues, why consistency is important but rigidity is a weakness, advice for managing changes in sleep schedules, travel, and more...

• Hunting & Human Performance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/454
• Andy's Website: https://www.andygalpin.com/
• Andy's Podcast: https://performpodcast.com/
• Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin/
• Vitality Blueprint: https://www.vitalityblueprint.com/
• Absolute Rest: https://www.absoluterest.com/
• Knees Over Toes Guy: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They also announce all-new, at-cost logo gear, including a Hunt Backcountry Podcast hat. Listener-submitted questions and topics include: how much time should a solo elk packout take, how to use binos (and which binos to use) for archery elk hunts, which magnification is best for EL Range finos, the best model of SIG Zulu6 image-stabilizing binos, if chairs or stools are worth using when glassing, and more...

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• $10 Shirts & Hats: https://exomtngear.com/logo
• Hunt Backcountry Hat: https://exomtngear.com/collections/logo-gear/products/shadow-series-hunt-backcountry-hat
• Backpack Hunting Basics: https://exomtngear.com/basics
• Crazy Creek Chair for Glassing: https://amzn.to/3JwK4VA
• SIG Zulu6: https://sandsarchery.com/collections/sig-sauer-binoculars
• Swarovski EL Range T/A: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-10x42-el-range-ta-binocular
• 40+ Elk Podcasts: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/must-listen-elk-hunting-podcasts

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The term "custom rifle" is grossly overused. Just because a rifle is purchased from a gun builder and not off the shelf at your local store, doesn't mean it is a "custom" rifle. And that isn't a bad thing. There are a ton of good rifle builders who build fantastic non-custom rifles.

Semantics aside, this all matters because you — as a customer who may spend thousands of your hard-earned dollars — need to understand the differences and nuances in how rifles are built.

We discuss these topics, and more, in today's podcast with Andrew from Tenacity Arms.

• Tenacity Arms: https://tenacityarms.com/
• Tenacity Arms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenacity_firearms/
• Mark's Pre-Fit Rifle Build: https://exomtngear.com/prefit

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To accurately field judge an animal, you need a solid understanding of the species' characteristics and known reference points, as well as a lot of experience judging and verifying other animals of the same species. A new app, HornScore, can help you learn how to field judge animals and make assessments of animals you may be hunting. Using your photos and videos, the HornScore app will help you field judge deer, elk, sheep, moose, and more. The app is full of educational content, as well as community content from other users of the HornScore app.

In today's podcast with the app's creators, Jay Scott and Blake Cannon, we learn about the origins of the app, how it works, what the future holds, and why the app is helpful even if you aren't an inch-counting trophy hunter.

HornScore App — https://hornscore.com/

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Steve & Mark answer your listener questions and chat on some notes from their recent hunts. They discuss optics, tripods and heads, battery-saving tips, using a knife to remove a head from big game, how to use vacation days to hunt elk in September, and much more...

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• Wiser Precision Ridge Warden: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
• USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries: https://amzn.to/47cHEoT
• Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe: https://www.themeateater.com/cook/recipes/mississippi-pot-roast
• Video: Using A Knife to Remove an Elk Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXjyzOPSGqs
• Airlock Industries Suppressor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJSuIDhz3s/

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Mark recently returned from a fall bear hunt, and in this episode, he shares his notes on lessons learned, new gear tested, items that need to be replaced, and more.

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Sierra Jepsen is a Meat Scientist and owner of Butcher Solutions, LLC. She returns to the show to take a deeper dive into meat science and also answer your listener-submitted questions that came through after our first episode with Sierra.

Additional Information and Resources...

• Part 1 with Sierra: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/508
• Sierra's Website — https://butchersolutionsllc.com/
• Sierra's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/butcher_solutions_llc/ 
• Video: "Everything You Need Know About Processing Wild Game" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVLjN9CoHzI
• Video: "In-Depth Butchering Tips From A Meat Scientist" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVkI46l4g4w 

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This episode features a listener of the show, Jordan, who killed an elk with his bow for 8 years straight. We discuss what Jordan has learned over years of do-it-yourself elk hunting, the mistakes he has made (and sees others make), and some of the tactics he learned from guests of our podcast, which helped contribute to his success and consistency.

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about backpacking with kids, hunt plans, best week of September for archery mule deer, stalking tips, flying with a hunting rifle, and more...

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• NEW Outdoor Vitals Pre-Sale: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/mp-line-presale
• Outdoor Vitals Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/530
• NEW Airlock Industries Suppressor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJSuIDhz3s/
• Airlock Industries (Coming Soon): https://airlockindustries.com/
• NEW Chest Holster Mount: https://sandsarchery.com/products/guardian-chest-plate
• Deadfall Design: https://www.instagram.com/deadfall_design/
• Ivory Holsters EMG: https://ivoryholsters.com/emg
• Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/products/aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod
• Wiser Precision Ridge Warden: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
• How To Put On A Heavy Pack (5 L's): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-put-on-a-heavy-hunting-pack
• Why We Don't Recommend the K4 7200: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/why-do-we-make-the-k4-7200
• How To Hunt Mule Deer (Podcast Series): https://exomtngear.com/search?q=how+to+mule+deer
• How To Fly With A Hunting Rifle: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-fly-with-a-hunting-rifle

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Most sheep hunt stories either include a guide or the hard-earned experience of a die-hard, do-it-yourself sheep nut. But for Erik and his buddy, Evan, there is no guide and no experience. As a resident of Alaska, Erik drew a limited-entry sheep tag for a trophy hunt. In today's podcast, you will hear how Erik and Evan are planning and preparing for this hunt. Later this fall, they will return to the show to share the story of the hunt, the lessons they learned, the gear that did/didn't work, and much more...

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Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions about bow tuning, even if broadheads are hitting with field points, suggestions on base layers for hot-weather hunts, what to do first when you recover an animal, and more...

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• Backpack Hunting Basics — When You Shoot: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-shoot-an-animal
• Backpack Hunting Basics — When You Recover: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/what-to-do-when-you-recover-an-animal
• Mark's New Battery Bank: https://sandsarchery.com/products/nitecore-pocket-10k-power-bank-with-built-in-cable
• Compressed Wipes: https://amzn.to/47cPxdG
• Sitka Core Lightweight: https://www.sitkagear.com/collection/core-lightweight-collection
• Simms SolarFlex: https://amzn.to/46C6dv7
• Outdoor Research Echo: https://amzn.to/4mscqyq
• Patagonia Capilene: https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-capilene-cool-daily-hoody/45310.html
• Anetik Sun Hoody: https://anetik.com/products/copy-of-mens-low-pro-tech-hoody-master-hoody
• Kuhl Hoody: https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/long-sleeve/kuhl-engineered-hoody/ 

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For four years straight, Rich Froning was considered "the fittest man on earth"  as he dominated the CrossFit Games competition. After retiring from individual competition, Rich has pursued many interests, but none rivaled his passion for elk hunting. We speak with Rich about the humility required to grow as an elk hunter, what he has learned from hunting with more experienced hunters, how CrossFit prepared him for the challenges of elk hunting, and much more.

• Mayhem Hunt: https://www.mayhemhunt.com/
• Rich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richfroning/

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Trent Fisher from Born & Raised Outdoors joins us to discuss elk hunting, his experience getting his kids into hunting, and judging big black bears. Be sure to check out ELK WEEK specials from Born & Raised through August 3rd...

• Elk Week Specials: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
• Hunting Clothing Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RWlPgqZLg
• Previous Elk Episodes w/ Trent: Elk Week Podcasts

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