Exo Journal — Hunt Planning

Mark Huelsing
Find Hunting Spots That Hold More Animals... and Fewer Hunters

Find Hunting Spots That Hold More Animals... and Fewer Hunters

With more hunters venturing deeper into the backcountry these days, the behavior of animals in certain times and places has also changed. And the behavior of successful hunters needs to adapt accordingly. Here are three ways you can find more animals (and encounter fewer hunters) on your next hunt.

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Mark Huelsing
The Right (and Wrong!) Way to Load Your Pack with Meat and Antlers

The Right (and Wrong!) Way to Load Your Pack with Meat and Antlers

Your hunt just ended, but the real work is just beginning. If you are packing the animal out on your back, you must load the meat and antlers properly to get the most comfort out of your pack system. This article explains the right way to load your pack and dramatically improve your experience with heavy loads.

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Mark Huelsing
Pack Fitting Gone Wrong — How to Correct Common Mistakes

Pack Fitting Gone Wrong — How to Correct Common Mistakes

All Exo pack systems feature the adjustability you need to fit your unique body shape and size. In this article we will take a look at several photos from real Exo customers and highlight the areas where their pack was adjusted improperly or could be improved upon for optimal fit, performance, and comfort.

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Mark Huelsing
My First Idaho Spring Bear Hunt, Part 1 — The Plan

My First Idaho Spring Bear Hunt, Part 1 — The Plan

I love hunting bears during the spring in my home state of Arizona, and I also love seeing new places. I started looking into other bear hunting opportunities in western states and decided to hunt the remote and rugged wilderness of Idaho. Here is how I am planning my Idaho spring bear hunt as a non-resident...

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