Exo Journal — Archery & Bowhunting

In this kickoff to our brand-new 2026 Expert Roundtable series, we are diving deep into the practical aspects of hunt preparation. When you step into the mountains, you enter a world of endless variables. You can't control the weather or the wildlife — but you can control many things that will prepare you for the unknown. To break down exactly what it takes to build unwavering confidence before a hunt, we asked four incredibly experienced and successful backcountry hunters how they prepare for their personal hunts. The Expert Guests Nate Simmons (Producer & Co-Host of Western Hunter TV) breaks down...

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...

Now that we are 10+ years into the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, we have dozens upon dozens of episodes on one of our favorite topics — elk hunting. From “expert” elk hunters, like Corey Jacobsen (first appearing in Episode 12) and Paul the “Elk Nut” Medel, to everyday elk hunters who are listeners of the show and have experienced success and failure with lessons to share. Here are some of our best elk hunting podcasts...

What does Steve (Exo Mtn Gear) take on a 5-Day Archery Elk Hunt, and how does that different from what Trent (Born & Raised Outdoors) would pack for the same hunt? See the differences between an utralight gear list, compared to someone who packs some extra items.