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Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for lively discussion on a variety of topics related to backcountry, big game hunting. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, and getting into the nitty-gritty of our gear lists and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at anytime with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomountaingear. Thanks for listening! — Mark & Steve

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast


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    The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is an incredibly informative and enjoyable podcast for any hunting enthusiast. The hosts, Steve and Mark, do a fantastic job of providing a wide range of topics and information that is both useful and relatable. Whether you're a beginner archer or an experienced hunter, you'll find valuable tips, tactics, and gear recommendations in each episode. The variety of topics covered ensures that there's something for everyone, making it a go-to podcast for hunting-related listening.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of knowledge that the hosts bring to each episode. They present tactics and gear information in a way that is easy to understand and apply to your own hunting experiences. Their interviews with guests are insightful and thought-provoking, providing valuable insights and strategies that can greatly improve your hunting experience. Additionally, they provide detailed breakdowns of specific hunts, allowing listeners to learn from others' experiences.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its lack of advertisements or sponsors. Unlike many other podcasts in the hunting genre which often feel like hour-long commercials for products, The Hunt Backcountry Podcast remains focused on providing valuable content without any distractions. This creates a more authentic listening experience where the hosts can genuinely share their knowledge and expertise without any ulterior motives.

    While there are really no major downsides to this podcast, some listeners may find that certain episodes cater more towards specific interests or skill levels. However, given the broad range of topics covered in each episode, it's likely that most listeners will find something useful regardless of their level of experience or interest.

    In conclusion, The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is an exceptional resource for hunters looking to expand their knowledge and improve their skills. With its wide variety of topics covered by knowledgeable hosts who provide valuable insights and tips without any advertisements or distractions, this podcast stands out as one of the best in its genre. Whether you're a beginner archer or an experienced hunter, there's something for everyone in this podcast, making it a must-listen for hunting enthusiasts.



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    MM 247 | The First Monday — January, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 47:44


    Introducing The First Monday. This new segment of the podcast is an experiment, where Steve & Mark will talk through what's going on for them that month in the categories of The Gear, The Hunt, and the Hunter, as well as what's going on with Exo Mtn Gear. If you want an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what we are doing, researching, and learning, or just what we are excited about, this is it. We plan to continue this format on the First Monday of each month, and then continue to use all other Monday Minute episodes to answer your listener-submitted questions (send those here: podcast@exomtngear.com). Links for this episode... - $10 SHIRT PRE-ORDER: https://exomtngear.com/collections/10-year-logo-gear - Matthews Lift-X: https://mathewsinc.com/pages/lift-x - Northwest Mountain Challenge: https://nwmountainchallenge.com/ - Mark's Garage Workout: https://the-experience-project.com/marks-garage-workout-for-mountain-hunting/ - Hunt Application Deadlines by State: https://www.huntinfool.com/resources/draw-deadlines - State Fish & Game Podcast Series... -- Arizona: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/440 -- Colorado: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/452 -- Idaho: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/442 -- Montana: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/443 -- New Mexico: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/441 -- Wyoming: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/438 EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    503 | The Dangers of Lead Ammunition — Facts, Fairy Tales, and Nuance In-Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 78:53


    Is there a real danger in eating meat from game that was killed with lead ammunition? And is there a real threat to species that scavenge on the carcasses of big game that were killed with lead bullets? Depending on who you ask, the answers to those questions will vary greatly. In this episode, we speak with Jim Heffelfinger, to help separate fact, fiction, and fairy tales, about the dangers of using lead-based bullets for big game hunting. Jim helps us realize that the conversation on lead-based bullets is much broader than hunters realize and that there are both real dangers, as well as unfounded fears on this topic. A disclaimer that shouldn't be necessary: None of the information presented today is medical advice. And this conversation has not presented all aspects of this topic. Please do careful research for yourself and make your own conclusions. Additional resources and links mentioned in this episode... - Is eating game harvested with lead a human health issue? (Article): https://www.boone-crockett.org/when-lead-meets-red-meat-0 - Lead Ammo and Wildlife: Separating Science from Advocacy (Article): https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/firearm-hunting/lead-ammo-and-wildlife-separating-science-from-advocacy - Jim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cervidnut/ - Jim's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/440 - $10 Goat Logo Shirt: ​​https://exomtngear.com/collections/10-year-logo-gear Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 246 | Following Fads, Breaking Gun Safety Rules, & New Year Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 32:37


    Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss Steve's experience with the "fad" of ice baths, the pros and cons of attaching your bino harness to your backpack, the 4 Rules of Gun Safety and when they are broken while hunting, and more... Links for this episode... - Podcast Feedback Form (& Givewaway): forms.gle/nHE5o1tkN4agZC4P7 - FHF Gear Pack Suspension Kit: https://www.fhfgear.com/products/FHHS2CBOS.html - Marsupial Gear Pack Strap Kit: https://www.marsupialgear.com/products/pack-strap-kit - 4 Rules of Gun Safety: https://www.nssf.org/articles/4-primary-rules-of-firearm-safety/ EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 245 | Digiscoping with Binos, Hunting with Showshoes, What's Coming...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 20:56


    Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss their experience using snowshoes, if digiscoping through binos can be a viable alternative to a spotting scope, and what's coming in the new year... Links for this episode... - Podcast Feedback Form (& Givewaway): https://forms.gle/nHE5o1tkN4agZC4P7 - MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes: https://amzn.to/405gCvE - 2021 Snowshoe Death Hike: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/2021-death-hike-in-the-frank-church - Sig Zulu 6 Image-Stabilized Binos: https://sandsarchery.com/products/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-stabilized-binoculars - PhoneSkope Bino Adapter: https://phoneskope.com/product/c3-optic-adapter-c3-034-i/ EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 244 | What do YOU want from us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 13:25


    We want to make this show as valuable to YOU, our listeners, as possible. So we just launched a quick survey to gather feedback on what you like, don't like, and want to hear about in 2025 FEEDBACK FORM — https://forms.gle/nHE5o1tkN4agZC4P7 We will pick 3 random responses on January 1, 2025, and those participants will be able to choose a $100 Gift Card from Exo Mtn Gear or S&S Archery. Thank you for your feedback and support! EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    502 | Hunting Is What You Make It (with Trevor Thompson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 89:59


    Trevor Thompson joins us to share his experience getting into hunting and traditional archery, his journey of becoming an assistant guide in Alaska, and how his prior experiences as a SEAL, skydiver, base jumper, and backcountry skier relate to his hunting pursuits. We also discuss why Trevor shares Thanksgiving with vegans. And how each of us, as individual hunters, can be a positive influence on the future of hunting. Connect with Trevor: https://www.instagram.com/trevor.p.thompson/ Protekt Products: https://protekt.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 243 | Small Caliber Debate, Off-Season Training, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 24:20


    Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss their off-season activity and if they honestly "train" to hunt year-round. Next, they dive into a rebuttal about their prior podcasts on the topic of using small rifle calibers for big game hunting, and what's to come on that topic... Links for this episode: - Alaska Caribou, Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw8_qlQAru4 - Alaska Caribou, Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfPTderAnT4 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear?sub_confirmation=1 - Small Caliber Podcast, Part 1: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-1/ - Small Caliber Podcast, Part 2: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-2/ - Small Caliber Podcast, Part 3 (Q&A): https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-qa/ EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    501 | Long Range Shooting to Archery Elk with Stephen Follett of LSWild

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 72:07


    Sneaking in on two bull elk that are fighting, then arrowing one of those bulls on your first-ever bowhunt? That sounds too good to be true, but that is exactly how Stephen Follett's first archery hunt concluded this fall. Stephen joins us to share that story and what he learned about starting as a bowhunter after having extensive experience with precision rifles and long-range shooting. He also shares why, and how, he started making shooting and optics accessories through his company, LSWild. Learn more at: - LSWild Website: https://lswild.com/ - LSWild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lswildhuntinggear/ - Scoped Action Cover (Standard): https://www.lswild.com/store/p30/Hunter_Scoped_Action_Armor.html - Scoped Action Cover (Ultralight): https://www.lswild.com/store/p123/Ultralight_Scoped_Action_Armor.html Email Sign-up: exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 242 | Once-A-Year SALE Starts NOW...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 15:05


    EVERYTHING at Exo Mtn Gear is 20% OFF for a limited time. In this podcast, Steve & Mark explain why Exo rarely runs sales, why they are offering 20% off right now, and also a new hunt film series coming this week. SHOP NOW — https://exomtngear.com/ Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Exo YouTube: https://youtube.com/exomountaingear The Experience Project: https://the-experience-project.com/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    500 | Our "Gear of the Year" for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 76:12


    Each year, going back to 2018, Steve and Mark have made a list of their "gear of the year" for that year. The goal is to select items that made a difference for them on their hunts that year. In this episode, they share their selections for 2024 and discuss why each item made the list. FULL LIST & LINKS: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-hunting-gear-of-2024 Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 241 | Archery Shot Sequence, Budget Chassis Rifle, Down Booties, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 32:01


    Mark is solo today to answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. He answers questions about his archery shot sequence, insulated down booties, reducing rifle recoil to spot impacts, a budget chassis rifle, and tips for packraft hunts. EXO SALE NOTIFICATION — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Items and resources mentioned in this episode: - Outdoor Vitals Down Booties: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/lt-hybrid-booties - Enlightened Equipment Torrid Booties: https://enlightenedequipment.com/torrid-booties/ - Exped Down Sock: https://www.expedusa.com/products/down-sock - Exped Bivy Booty: https://www.expedusa.com/products/bivy-booty - Exped Camp Booty: https://www.expedusa.com/products/camp-booty - Recoil Q&A with Form: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-239 - SIG Cross Trax: https://www.sigsauer.com/cross-trax.html - SIG Cross: https://www.sigsauer.com/sig-cross-rifle.html - Bergara MgLite: https://www.bergara.online/us/rifles/premier/mglite-rifle/ - Savage 110 Ultralite Elite: https://savagearms.com/firearms/model/110-ultralite-elite - MDT HNT26 Chassis: https://mdttac.com/hnt26-chassis-system/ - XLR Element Mg Chassis: https://xlrindustries.com/products/element_4-0_magnesium_chassis - Mark's XLR vs MDT Review & Comparison: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/lightweight-folding-rifle-chassis - Packrafting Podcast with Thor: https://the-experience-project.com/how-to-use-a-packraft-for-hunting/ - ROK Straps: https://amzn.to/3YQDNrL ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    499 | 100-Miles Solo in Grizzly Country with Tayson Whittaker of Outdoor Vitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 95:10


    Owner and founder of Outdoor Vitals, Tayson Whittaker, joins us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss his 100-mile solo hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. We discuss what he learned from dealing with injuries, the mistakes he made on this trip and how he overcame them, stories from Tayson's backpack hunts this fall, what sacrifices he makes to be "ultralight" with his gear, what you need to know about changes in the outdoor apparel industry, and much more. This wide-ranging discussion truly has something for everyone. Links mentioned in this episode: - Tayson's 100-Mile Hike Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aepNiXyNzV8 - Outdoor Vitals: https://outdoorvitals.com/ - Tayson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taysonwhittaker/ - ExpeDRY Down from Allied Feather: https://alliedfeather.com/info-room/products-innovations/expedry Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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    MM 240 | Your Qs on Knives, Tripods & More, Plus an Exo Announcement (at the end).

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 37:30


    Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss using covers on spotting scopes, their experience with the Mtn Hntr Tripod, what knives they used on the Moose hunt this fall, and additional topics related to those listener questions. Items mentioned in this episode: - Vet Wrap: https://amzn.to/3CkqCHL - Kapture Gear Digiscoping: https://kapturegear.com/ - Mtn Hntr Tripod: https://mtnhntr.com/ - Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod: https://sandsarchery.com/products/aziak-backcountry-lite-tripod - DMT Dia-Folder Sharpener (In The Field): https://amzn.to/40BkPb4 - Work Sharp Precision Elite Sharpener (At Home): https://amzn.to/48MMUOt - Eagle Hawk Knife: https://eaglehawkknives.com/collections/frontpage/products/handle-hunter - Argali Sawtooth Knife: https://argalioutdoors.com/products/argali-sawtooth-knife EMAIL NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    498 | "Form" Discusses How Far YOU Should Be Shooting at Big Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 43:01


    How far should you be shooting at big game with your hunting rifle? In this conversation with Form, we discuss the answer to that question — not from an ethical perspective, or from a technical perspective of terminal ballistics, but from a practical perspective of what YOU are capable of behind your rifle. Form shares some considerations to think through, and also some specific drills that you can use to assess your capabilities at distance, in variable conditions, and under stress. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Carl Ross Drill (Video & Target): https://shoot2hunt.com/product/s2hu-100-yd-hunting-rifle-drill/ - Form's MOA Target: https://shoot2hunt.com/product/form-moa-target/ Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 239 | "Form" Answers Your Questions on Rifles & Ballistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 64:40


    Mark is joined by "Form" to answer your listener-submitted questions on rifles and ballistics. These questions were submitted in response to our previous conversations with Form. If you have not listened to those episodes (linked below), we highly recommend listening to them first. In today's Q&A, we discuss... - What to do if you cannot spot your impacts, even if you aren't shooting a heavy-recoiling magnum rifle? - What cartridge (and bullet) would Form take on a coastal Brown Bear hunt in Alaska? - What pistol cartridge and bullet would Form recommend for a sidearm carried for self-defense when hunting in Grizzly Bear country? - Why (and how) does grain weight matter in a given rifle cartridge; specifically in the context of using a 6.5 Creedmoor to hunt elk? - Is the wind drift of lighter bullets in smaller calibers not a reason to consider shooting bigger cartridges and heavier bullets? - Why do bullet and ammunition manufacturers continue to make and market more traditional, controlled-expansion and bonded bullets as 'best for big game' if more fragmenting bullets are more terminally effective? Our previous podcasts with Form: - https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-1/ - https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-2/ - https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-qa/ ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 238 | Best 6mm Cartridge, Synthetic Quilts, Satellite Messaging, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 27:21


    Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss tips for comfort in cold-weather hunts, choosing down vs synthetic for a sleeping bag or quilt, how the new iOS satellite messaging features compares to messaging through a Garmin InReach device, why Steve chose the 6mm Creedmoor over other 6mm rifle cartridges, and more... Links mentioned in this episode: - Mountain Goat Hunt Recap: https://the-experience-project.com/alaska-mountain-goat-hunt-breakdown/ - Synthetic Quilt from Enlightened Equipment: https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-apex/ - Steve's 6mm Creedmoor Rifle: https://the-experience-project.com/small-rifles-for-big-game/ - New Garmin Messanger Plus: https://sandsarchery.com/products/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    497 | Drop Camp Caribou Hunt in Alaska (A Listener Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 81:58


    Jared and Cody join us to share the story of their experience planning, preparing for, and then going on a drop-camp Caribou hunt in the Brooks Range of Alaska. They discuss how the hunt came together, how they dealt with setbacks before the hunt, how they found success in going 4-for-4 on filling their tags, and what lessons they took away from the adventure. Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    496 | How We Killed 2 Mountain Goats in Alaska — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 104:10


    This podcast was recorded on our Alaska mountain goat hunt, as we sat in the basecamp cabin after the hunt. In addition to hearing the conversation, the video version of this podcast includes footage from the hunt: https://youtu.be/7HVbJuvZiE0 Mark and Jake discuss how they each killed their goats. Joined by their guide, Mark Rowenhorst of Limitless Alaska Guiding, and Justin Nelson, they all discuss the logistical challenges of the hunt, how they handled adverse weather, how they pushed past discomfort, how they slipped their way through a snowy and heavy packout, and much more. WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7HVbJuvZiE0 PHOTOS: https://the-experience-project.com/alaska-mountain-goat-hunt-breakdown/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    495 | Feet & Footwear Anatomy with Lathrop & Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 111:06


    Stephen and James from Lathrop & Sons Boot Co. join us to discuss the anatomy of feet and footwear. With decades of experience in the outdoors, as well as with podiatry, the guys from Lathrop have some unique insights into footwear for hunting. While we have already discussed footwear in depth from our perspective, we wanted to bring in Stephen and James to share their perspective and provide you, the listener, with the most well-rounded information about footwear we could. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Lathrop & Sons: https://lathropandsons.com/ - Our Footwear Video & Podcast: https://the-experience-project.com/the-best-hunting-boot-is-wrong/ ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 237 | Last-Minute Mountain Goat (Pre-Hunt Debrief)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 41:46


    Mark, Jake, & Steve chat about the Alaska Mountain goat hunt they are starting today. You'll hear why Steve couldn't go, how Jake took his place, how Jake prepared on short notice, what they expect from the hunt, and much more... Links mentioned in this episode: - The Self-Control Crisis: https://www.hottakes.space/p/the-self-control-crisis - Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - Mark's Mountain Goat Hunt Film: https://exomtngear.com/goat ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 236 | Your Qs on Rain Gear, Ballistics, Packing Capes, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 31:33


    Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss how to load a cape and antlers when packing out, why they don't add a zipper to their waterproof dry bag liners for Exo packs, what rain gear they have been testing as part of The Experience Project, what to know about sensors in ballistic-solving rangefinders, why Steve chose the ELD-M bullet over other options in his 6mm Creedmoor, and more... Links mentioned in this episode: - Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - How Rangefinders Work: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/337 - The Right (and Wrong) Way to Load Your Pack with Meat & Antlers: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-load-your-hunting-pack - Rab Namche Rain Jacket: https://rab.equipment/us/mens-namche-gore-tex-paclite-jacket - Exo Dry Bag: https://exomtngear.com/drybag - Swarovski EL Range T/A: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-10x42-el-range-ta-binocular - Share your Field Photos: photos@exomtngear.com ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    494 | Live & Unscripted in Alaska Moose Camp — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 52:08


    This unscripted conversation was recorded on our Alaska moose hunt. Steve, Tyler, Dan & Justin passed the time while waiting for their flight from the field and decided to hit record and see where the conversation took them. The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from missing home while on the hunt, lessons and adventures from Death Hikes, terrain challenges on this moose hunt, future hunt plans and dream hunts, and, of course, bears. Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    493 | How We Killed 4 Moose in Alaska — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 125:01


    This video podcast was recorded on our Alaska moose hunt, as we spent time waiting for a weather window for our transporter to come fly us out of the field. In addition to hearing the conversation, the video podcast (link below) includes footage from the hunt. Steve, Justin, Tyler & Dan discuss how they each killed their moose, the challenges they faced on this hunt, how they dealt with countless Grizzly bears, the gear that worked well for them, what they would have changed, and more… WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x4NoX1Hp0Hg PHOTOS — https://the-experience-project.com/alaska-moose-hunt-breakdown/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 235 | "Never Again" (Updates from Steve's Alaska Moose Hunt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 40:44


    Steve returns from his Alaska moose hunt and shares why it was amazing, but why he will "never again" do this specific hunt. Steve & Mark discuss going 4-for-4 with their moose tags, the dozens of close grizzly bear encounters, the performance of Steve's 6mm Creedmoor on two moose, and what is to come from this hunt as part of The Experience Project. They also chat about the new satellite messaging features in iOS 18. Links mentioned in this episode: - Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter - Steve's 6mm Creedmoor: https://the-experience-project.com/small-rifles-for-big-game/ - Share your Field Photos: photos@exomtngear.com ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    492 | Planning our Alaska Mountain Goat Hunt — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 59:56


    Join Steve, Mark, and Mark (of @limitlessalaskaguiding) as they have a planning call for their upcoming Mountain Goat Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more. Additional Information & Resources: https://the-experience-project.com/planning-our-mountain-goat-hunt Subscribe by Email to receive future podcasts, videos, articles, and more: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback: podcast@exomtngear.com

    491 | Changes & Challenges to Hunting & Wildlife (with John Stallone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 64:34


    How can you help protect the future of wildlife, wild places, and hunting? Can you do anything that actually matters? We discuss these questions, and much more, with John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. Mark & John discuss the importance of having a positive influence on non-hunters, the current threats and agendas from anti-hunters, how you (yes, YOU) can shape the future of wildlife and hunting, and much more... Resources mentioned in this episode: - Wildlife Deserve Better: https://wildlifedeservebetter.com/ - Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ - John Stallone: https://johnstallone.me/ ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    MM 233 | New Exo HQ, Jake Returns, Post-Hunt Pack Damage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 31:23


    Jake joins Mark for an overdue Monday Minute episode. They discuss the recent move of Exo HQ, what's to come on the podcast, and why post-hunt pack care (whether you use an Exo or not) is an underestimated and overlooked danger. Links mentioned in this episode: - New Exo HQ: https://exomtngear.com/contact - Hunt Kodiak with Foxtail Lodge: Contact Jerre at taken_line@comcast.net or learn more at https://www.kodiakalaskafishinglodge.com/ - Pack Damage Example: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb_aTUbpJl9/ ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    490 | Our Experience Packrafting for Hunts in Alaska — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 38:31


    Join Steve and Mark as they recap their experience using packrafts on their recent Caribou hunt. They discuss their preparation with the rafts, the conditions of the river they floated, how they loaded the rafts with Caribou and gear, how the packrafts handled the swift water, and more... ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/packrafting-for-hunts-in-alaska/ Subscribe via Email: exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    489 | Our Experience Flying for Hunts in Alaska — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 34:43


    Join Steve and Mark as they recap their experience flying for their recent Caribou hunt. They discuss the commercial flights on Alaska Airlines, as well as their air charter flights with Nick from Nick's Air Service. They discuss tips hunters should know for flying into the field, how to pack a weapon and gear, how they flew home with meat and antlers, and much more... ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/flying-for-hunts-in-alaska Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    488 | How We Killed 4 Big Caribou in Alaska — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 79:24


    This podcast was recorded on our Alaska caribou hunt, as we spent a day stuck in camp, waiting for a swollen river to recede to safe levels — allowing us to begin rafting to our pickup point, where we would get flown out of the field a couple of days later. Steve, Mark, Justin, & Jeff discuss how they each killed a caribou bull in the days before this conversation. They detail how each encounter happened, what they did right, and what they did wrong. VIDEO & PHOTOS — https://the-experience-project.com/alaska-caribou-hunt-breakdown/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 232 | After the Hunt — Alaska Caribou — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 46:00


    Join Steve and Mark as discuss some of the takeaways following their Caribou Hunt in Alaska. In this shorter, more informal episode, they talk through their expectations prior to the hunt, and how the reality of the hunt did or did not match those expectations. They also talk about some of the lessons they learned, the gear that stood out to them, how Steve's 6mm Creedmoor performed on two big Caribou bulls, and more. THE EXPERIENCE PROJECT — https://the-experience-project.com/post-hunt-debrief-alaska-caribou/ SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    487 | Why (and How) Hunters Should Use Trekking Poles — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 41:32


    Steve called them, "a multitool of the backcountry." They can prevent injury, allow you to hike further with less fatigue, support a shelter, and enable you to shoot a rifle with more stability from various positions. If you are a backcountry hunter, you should own, carry, and use trekking poles. Period. In this video, Steve & Mark discuss why backcountry hunters should use trekking poles, what to consider when purchasing trekking poles, the mistakes that people make when using trekking poles, and how you can use trekking poles for more than hiking. VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/hunters-should-use-trekking-poles/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    486 | What A Headlamp Needs To Do — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 26:55


    When backpack hunting, a headlamp may be used for simple task lighting around camp, but it may also be a critical source of safety as you navigate difficult off-trail terrain with a heavy pack on a nighttime packout. A backpack hunter's headlamp needs to balance weight, performance, and efficiency. In this podcast episode, Steve & Mark discuss the unique demands of headlamps for backpack hunting, the headlamps we have used, and what headlamps we will be testing and reviewing moving forward... VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/headlamps-for-backpack-hunting/ Subscribe via Email: exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 231 | Your Questions on Hammocks, Bows, Trekking Poles, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 39:18


    Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss why they don't use hammocks for backpack hunts, when to use wrist straps with trekking poles, why they aren't talking about bows on The Experience Project, and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Hammock Camping the Right Way (Podcast): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/168 - Flying With Firearms (Video): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/how-to-fly-with-a-hunting-rifle - Travel Tips for Out-of-State Hunts (Podcast): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/417 THE EXPERIENCE PROJECT — https://the-experience-project.com/ SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    485 | How We Filter & Carry Water on Backpack Hunts — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 42:43


    Few things can affect a backpack hunt more than water. When water is plentiful, it becomes an afterthought. But when it is hard to find good water sources, living in the backcountry requires intentionality and effort. In this podcast, we discuss how we find, filter, and carry water on extended hunts. And in addition to this podcast, we have shared a video and links to other resources and research, which you can find at... https://the-experience-project.com/water-filters-for-backpack-hunts/ Subscribe via Email: exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    484 | The Clothing Layers You Need for Backpack Hunting — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 98:47


    The hunting market is full of clothing brands — each one offering many types and styles of clothing layers, and often different camouflage patterns. And that is just the hunting market. If you're open to using solid colors for hunting, you can begin to shop for technical apparel from brands outside of the hunting space and have never-ending options on what to buy and wear. It can be hard to understand how to evaluate the clothing you need or know where to invest your money. We want to help cut through that confusion. In this podcast, Steve & Mark discuss their approach to clothing layers for backpack hunts, and how different seasons and conditions affect their layering strategies and gear choices. VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/clothing-layers-for-backpack-hunting/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    483 | Why Backcountry Nutrition Matters (+ Free Resources) — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 74:22


    At what point does nutrition help or hurt you on a backcountry hunt? When, and how, can your food choices make a difference in your performance? What are some of the common nutrition-related mistakes that hunters make when packing food for a trip? We answer these questions (and many more) with Kyle Kamp of Valley-to-Peak Nutrition. We also share a free nutrition planning spreadsheet, recipes for do-it-yourself backcountry bars, and more... VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/backcountry-nutrition-spreadsheet-and-recipe/ Valley-to-Peak Nutrition: https://v2pnutrition.com/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 230 | Your Questions on Bivy & Tarps, 6mm Creedmoor, Binos, Suppressors, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 47:52


    Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss tarp selection, bivy setups, groundsheets, suppressor protection, worn-out boots, factory ammo for 6mm Creedmoor, and more... THE EXPERIENCE PROJECT — https://the-experience-project.com/ SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    482 | Shelters for Backpack Hunting (Bivy, Tarps, Tipis & Tents) — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 96:32


    There are countless shelters on the market. Tents, tarps, and tipis. Materials such as silnylon, silpoly, and Dyneema. Ultralight options rated for 3-season use, and heavy-duty options rated for 4-season use. Single-wall and double-wall. Freestanding and non-freestanding. And the options don't end there! So how do you select the best shelter for your needs? And is there one shelter that can do it all for you? In this podcast, Steve & Mark discuss the various types of shelters available, the many shelters they have used, and what to consider when selecting a shelter for backpack hunting. VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/shelters-for-backpack-hunting/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    481 | Steve's 6mm Creedmoor Rifle Build — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 59:12


    In this episode, we dive into the rifle that Steve built for all three of his Alaska hunts this fall. We discuss each component of the rifle (chassis, scope, suppressor, etc), why he chose the 6mm Creedmoor cartridge, what he uses for shooting support (tripod, bipod, etc), and how he manages ballistics in the field. VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/small-rifles-for-big-game/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 229 | NEW K4 Elk Call Kit, How (and Why) to Rate or Review, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 35:08


    Before Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode, they announce an ALL-NEW accessory for K4 Pack Systems — The Elk Call Kit. This kit includes a simple, fast, and secure bugle tube holder, as well as a shoulder harness-mounted holder for 2 elk reeds. CHECK IT OUT — https://exomtngear.com/callkit For listener questions, Steve & Mark discuss how they would plan meat care for an elk hunt in grizzly country (with multiple tags to fill), and talk about the trade-offs between killing quickly and minimizing meat loss. They also answer a listener's question about how (and why) to rate and review the podcast. ELK CALL KIT — https://exomtngear.com/callkit NEW EXO NALGENE — https://exomtngear.com/bottle NALGENE HOLDER & BOTTLE BUNDLE — https://exomtngear.com/nalgene SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    480 | Sleep Systems for Backpack Hunting — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 102:17


    Sleep is an important aspect of being able to hunt your best each day on a multiday backpack hunt. But getting quality sleep in the backcountry often doesn't come easy. Not only can your sleeping gear affect your sleep quality, but your gear choices also play a big role in how much weight and bulk is in your pack. In this podcast, we discuss the gear to consider for your sleep system, how to get the best performance out of that gear, and some tips for improving your sleep quality on your next backpack hunt. VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/sleep-systems-for-backpack-hunting/ Subscribe via Email: exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    479 | Smaller Caliber Listener Q&A with Form — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 123:32


    Form joins us to answer listener questions that were submitted in response to Episodes 469 & 470 on the topic of Why Smaller Calibers May Be Better for Big Game Hunting. To find the links mentioned in this Q&A, or to hear the previous two-part podcast on this topic, visit: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-qa/ To jump to specific questions and topics addressed in this conversation, refer to the timestamps below. Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:22) The most reliable trigger Remington 700 style actions (00:05:38) Is Extreme Spread is entirely meaningless? (00:15:47) Is near-max, high-velocity load development worth it? (00:16:40) Should you carry a pistol with a round in the chamber? (00:18:46) What is "drop safe" in pistols and rifles? (00:21:57) Does velocity or energy matter more for terminal performance? (00:33:10) The psychology and physiology of animals that don't die quickly. (00:41:11) Why do manufacturers still make traditional, controlled-expansion hunting bullets? (00:50:24) Why do manufacturers state that bullets are not suitable for hunting, when Form says those same bullets are ideal for terminal effectiveness? (01:00:41) How do you find verified data and trusted research on terminal ballistics? (01:03:35) Should smaller calibers be avoided because they have more wind drift? (01:10:04) The benefits of MIL over MOA and understanding your gun's "wind number". (01:17:52) What is better? The 6mm Creedmoor or the 22 Creedmoor? (01:18:51) Should you shoot the fastest cartridge with the most recoil that you can handle accurately? (01:22:12) Performing terminal ballistics research on live animals. (01:26:28) What is the most terminally effective non-lead, copper bullet? (01:32:25) How do all-copper, monolithic bullets expand at different impact velocities? (01:36:02) What is a good short-barrel rifle setup for someone shooting non-lead bullets? (01:42:19) What is Form's understanding of the dangers posed by eating game shot with lead bullets? (02:01:58) Puppies, Rainbows, & Additional Resources

    MM 228 | Bivy Location for Elk, Bears & Food, Gear Theft at the Trailhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 23:17


    Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss choosing bivy camp locations while elk hunting, what they do with their food when hunting in bear country (specifically in Alaska), how to prevent vehicle break-ins at the trailhead, and more. SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    478 | Planning our Alaska Moose Hunt — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 52:02


    Join Steve, Tyler, and Dan as they have a planning call for their upcoming Moose Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more. Additional Information & Resources: https://the-experience-project.com/listen-planning-our-moose-hunt/ Subscribe by Email to receive future podcasts, videos, articles, and more: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 227 | K4 Bugle Tube Holder, DIY Bow Work, Pack Setup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 17:27


    Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss the best way to carry and access a bugle tube on K3 and K4 packs, how to configure your pack when carrying trekking poles, a rifle, a tripod, and a spotting scope, and then discuss whether investing time and money into do-it-yourself bow tuning is worth it. Resources mentioned in this episode... - Small Caliber Discussions with Form: https://the-experience-project.com/?s=smaller+calibers - K3 Bugle Tube Trick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drwWRte2qcs - Jon Dudley Bow Setup Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKFf1gMGIT4pscxgVuVB98s49ribeqNLX SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

    477 | How to Thrive on Difficult Hunts (with Ben Reynolds) — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 86:04


    Ben Reynolds returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, joining Steve & Mark to discuss the topic of thriving (not just surviving) on difficult hunts. This is an open-ended conversation on the topic of thriving, which includes practical advice, personal experience, and even some philosophical perspective. MORE INFO & RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/thrive-on-difficult-hunts/ Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    476 | Shoot Better in the Mountains (with Jon Pynch) — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 85:38


    Jon Pynch (@jonpynch) is one of the top precision rifle competitors in the country, and a very accomplished mountain hunter. He joins us on the podcast to discuss how we all, as hunters, can become more proficient rifle shooters in a mountain environment. This is a wide-ranging conversation that will cover everything from techniques and practice drills, to the reason hunters should be extremely cautious about "long range hunting". MORE INFO & RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/mountain-rifle-shooting-tips Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    475 | Proven Training Methods for the Mountain Hunter — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 101:11


    Mark is joined by Scott Johnston, author of Training for the Uphill Athlete, owner of Evoke Endurance, and a dedicated outdoorsman and athlete with decades of experience. They discuss the physical demands of backcountry or mountain hunting, what hunters can learn from other outdoor athletes, and the best way to train for extended hunts in difficult terrain. Whether you are coming off the couch and starting a fitness journey, or you are an experienced athlete who already trains seriously, this conversation will help equip you with the knowledge and tools to physically prepare for adventurous hunts in the mountains. MORE INFO & RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/proven-training-for-mountain-hunting Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    474 | Final Hunt Prep (Don't Waste Time!) — The Experience Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 66:12


    Steve & Mark discuss how to effectively use time in the final weeks leading up to a big hunt. They share what they are personally doing, as they find themselves 5 weeks out from their Alaskan Caribou Hunt, and they also provide general guidance for making the best use of the limited time available before any big hunt. If you want advice on finding time, making time, and effectively using time to prepare for any hunt, you will enjoy this episode. MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/final-hunt-preparation Subscribe via Email: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Questions / Feedback for The Experience Project: experience@exomtngear.com Questions / Feedback for the podcast in general: podcast@exomtngear.com

    MM 226 | Following Up on Footwear, Form's Podcast, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 48:02


    Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. The answer to why Exo will not be starting a boot company, if they plan to try barefoot-style boots, their thoughts on Schnee boots, how to select the best length for a rifle barrel, how much ammo to pack on a backcountry hunt, and much more... Resources mentioned in this episode... - Our Footwear Video & Podcast: https://the-experience-project.com/the-best-hunting-boot-is-wrong/ - Schnee Timberline: https://schnees.com/timberline-v2-0g-mens/ - Hanwag Alverstone: https://www.hanwag.com/us/en-us/men/trekking/alverstone-ii-wide-gtx/ - Vivo Barefoot Boots: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/tracker-forest-esc-mens-aw22 - Small Caliber Discussions with Form: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-part-1/ - Form Discusses Barefoot Boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7osIjciPdE SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter ASK YOUR QUESTION — podcast@exomtngear.com LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry View & Search the Podcast Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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