The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Why is this the Hunt "Backcountry" podcast? What is it about backcountry hunting that inspires us, challenges us, and ultimately in some ways defines us? If you're an experienced backcountry hunter, you will surely relate to many of the things discussed in this episode. If you are new to backcountry hunting, you'll hear why the pursuit is so worthwhile. https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Many of us are thinking about a new year, and what changes we'd like to see in our life. Whether it is personal, professional, or strictly for pleasure (hunting!)— your habits are the key to making changes. Steve and Mark discuss some of the changes they want to see in 2020 and how they look at managing those things in the midst of being busy with business, family, and more. "Changes that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable results if you’re willing to stick with them for years." —James Clear, author of Atomic Habits Come see us in February at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show (https://www.thesportshows.com/shows/pacific-northwest/)in Portland, Oregon, or the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo (https://huntexpo.com/) in Salt Lake City, Utah. https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

We have a new look and a new sound for the New Year! And of you will also be the winner of a new K3 Pack System — tune-in to hear who was drawn as the winner of our podcast feedback survey. Thank you to everyone that took the time to share your feedback with us. NEW Podcast Logo Decals & Shirts available now at https://exomtngear.com/logo

Should you upgrade your factory rifle stock? What advantages would a custom aftermarket rifle stock offer? What should you consider when selecting an aftermarket rifle stock? What are the best materials for rifle stocks? What should I know about different stock shapes available? These questions, and more, are answered in this discussion with John Hakes of Mesa Precision Arms (MesaPrecisionArms.com) Survey + Giveaway: https://bit.ly/hbpod20

Pack Giveaway / Podcast Survey: https://bit.ly/hbpod20 ^ Enter to win a free Exo Mtn Gear K3 Pack System of your choice. Just complete the podcast feedback survey at the link above before the end of the year. We'll announce the winner on January 1, 2020

Have you ever considered using a suppressor/silencer for hunting? What advantages do they offer? What should a hunter look for in a suppressor model? Are suppressors legal and how do you purchase one? We answer these questions, and many more with Zak from Thunderbeast Arms (http://thunderbeastarms.com/). Are suppressors legal in your area? Find out at: https://americansuppressorassociation.com/education/ Have questions about purchasing a suppressor? Understand the process at: https://americansuppressorassociation.com/how-to-buy/

Where we've been, where we're going, and a reminder that "Nothing worth having comes easy." https://exomtngear.com/podcast

Exo Mtn Gear has one sale a year...and it starts now. Remaining K2 Pack Systems are marked-down to $399, and when they're gone, they're gone for good. K3 Pack systems include free accessories. And logo gear (including Hunt Backcountry Podcast logo gear) is marked down up to 50% off. Also, Mark & Steve discuss a listener question regarding meat vs antlers. Which do you pack-out first? Do you worry about antlers getting stolen? And more... https://ExoMtnGear.com/

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