Exo Journal — Archery & Bowhunting

Backpack Hunt Gear Battle — 5-Day Archery Elk — Ultralight vs Creature Comforts

Backpack Hunt Gear Battle — 5-Day Archery Elk — Ultralight vs Creature Comforts

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.

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The Ethical Dilemma of a Bad Hit — Keep Hunting or Notch Your Tag?

The Ethical Dilemma of a Bad Hit — Keep Hunting or Notch Your Tag?

We had been hunting hard for seven days, but no arrows had taken flight. With 45 minutes left of light, we spotted a great bull about a mile out. Like hungry coyotes, we quickly moved through the dense high desert to close the distance before nightfall. As the sun dipped into the horizon, we were presented with a great shot opportunity. We heard the arrow hit, watched the bull run off, and decided to give it time. After a frosty night, we picked up the blood trail, but couldn't find the bull. The search continued until we found ourselves with...

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Top 5 in 2023 — Our Most Popular Gear, Videos, & Podcasts

Top 5 in 2023 — Our Most Popular Gear, Videos, & Podcasts

As we wrap up 2023 we wanted to look back over the year and highlight our best-selling Exo products, the most listened-to Hunt Backcountry Podcast episodes, and the most-watched videos on our YouTube channel. These aren’t our hand-picked favorites, these are your favorites, based on the data...

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Mark Huelsing
Post-Hunt: Archery Elk in Colorado — Lessons Learned, Gear Highlights, and More...

Post-Hunt: Archery Elk in Colorado — Lessons Learned, Gear Highlights, and More...

Fresh off of an archery elk hunt in Colorado, Mark shares the notes he made during the hunt about the events experienced, lessons learned, and thoughts encountered throughout the hunt. He also shares his gear highlights, full gear list, and info on making DIY dehydrated meals for backpack hunts...

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