Exo Journal

If you asked 1,500 hunters about specific ways to make the most of shot opportunities, and ethically and effectively kill their target animal, what do you think they would say matters most? We asked those hunters, and we have those answers. As part of The Experience Challenge, we had 1,500+ hunters complete a detailed Hunt Reflection. Their answers inspired this new series, The Backcountry Blueprint. In each installment, we distill key takeaways from 1,500+ hunters to help you master the backcountry. Today, we're looking at how to make the most of each shot opportunity, including what hunters have learned from...

If you asked 1,500 hunters about the specific hunting skills and knowledge that it takes to become more successful in the backcountry, what do you think they would say? We asked those hunters, and we have those answers. As part of The Experience Challenge, we had 1,500+ hunters complete a detailed Hunt Reflection. Their answers inspired this new series, The Backcountry Blueprint. In each installment, we distill key takeaways from 1,500+ hunters to help you master the backcountry. Today, we’re looking at the key areas of hunting skills and knowledge that hunters found to be most important to their success,...

Discover the 5 physical training keys for backcountry hunting, from strength and aerobic capacity to injury prevention, backed by data from 1,500+ hunters.

Want to practice shooting for your hunt? Then practice shooting ON your hunt. In this video, Mark from Exo Mtn Gear demonstrates how he practices shooting his rifle while spring bear hunting. He also shares tips for shooting from a tripod, things to know when shooting at angles, and why it is important to verify your impacts with a digiscoping setup.