Exo Journal — Hunt Planning

Mark Huelsing
Backcountry First Aid — Assessment, Treatment, & First-Aid Kits for Hunters

Backcountry First Aid — Assessment, Treatment, & First-Aid Kits for Hunters

Living in the backcountry can be dangerous — especially for hunters. In addition to hiking in treacherous terrain and dealing with difficult weather conditions, backcountry hunters deal with the potential of unintended harm from firearms, broadheads, and knives. Here is what you should know, and have, to be prepared...

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Mark Huelsing
How To Minimize Your Water Runs On Backpack Hunts

How To Minimize Your Water Runs On Backpack Hunts

After living, backpacking, and hunting in some of the driest parts of the country for more than a decade, I have learned how to maximize ways to find and use water, and minimize how much time and effort I spend ensuring I have enough water. Here are some of the lessons I have learned...

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Mark Huelsing
Methodical vs Mobile Hunting — Is It Style or Strategy?

Methodical vs Mobile Hunting — Is It Style or Strategy?

Some hunters are slower and more methodical, while others are more aggressive and mobile. Each method can both work, but which approach is the right one? Let's consider when, where, and why each method is most effective. And how to pair your default hunting style with a specific strategy that leads to success.

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Mark Huelsing
Dream Hunt Come True — Dall Sheep, Grizzly Bear, & Caribou in Alaska’s Brooks Range

Dream Hunt Come True — Dall Sheep, Grizzly Bear, & Caribou in Alaska’s Brooks Range

Joseph shares the story of an unforgettable — almost unbelievable! — hunt of a lifetime in Alaska's Brooks Range. He was fortunate enough to harvest a Dall Sheep, Grizzly Bear, and Caribou on his hunt, which was a great test for the new K4 Pack System from Exo Mtn Gear.

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