Exo Journal — Backcountry Blueprint

Mark Huelsing
The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 7) — Mastery in the Moment of Truth

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 7) — Mastery in the Moment of Truth

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...

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The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 6) — Essential Skills of a Mountain Hunter

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 6) — Essential Skills of a Mountain Hunter

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,...

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Mark Huelsing
The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 5) — The Physical Foundation for Backcountry Hunting

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 5) — The Physical Foundation for Backcountry Hunting

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

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Mark Huelsing
Building a Gear System You Can Trust — The Backcountry Blueprint, Part 4

Building a Gear System You Can Trust — The Backcountry Blueprint, Part 4

If you asked 1,500 hunters which gear failures most often derailed their hunts, which items do you think would top the list? 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 5 most common gear or equipment issues that negatively impacted the outcome of a backcountry hunt. What are the items that prevent a hunter...

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