Exo Journal — Hunting Gear

Mark Huelsing
Mountain Goat Hunt Gear List & Lessons Learned In Alaska

Mountain Goat Hunt Gear List & Lessons Learned In Alaska

Having just returned from a challenging but successful Mountain Goat hunt in Southeast Alaska, I want to share my full gear list, talk about some higher-level themes related to gear for a hunt like this, and then share some newer or notable gear that stood out to me from this hunt...

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Mark Huelsing
Before You Build A Custom Rifle for Mountain Hunting...

Before You Build A Custom Rifle for Mountain Hunting...

When it comes to custom hunting rifles, there are endless options. Although there is an overwhelming number of rifle builders, rifle components, and rifle cartridges, there is a lack of depth and transparency about custom rifles AFTER they have been used for years in real-world conditions. Here is my experience...

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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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Mark Huelsing
How To — Fly With a Rifle (and Gear) For Your Next Hunt

How To — Fly With a Rifle (and Gear) For Your Next Hunt

Flying with firearms isn't as difficult as you may think it is. There are some very specific rules to follow, and I have also learned some helpful strategies for transporting rifles, handguns, and other hunting gear in checked baggage. Here are the things that I have found helpful when flying for hunts...

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