Exo Journal — Rifle Hunting

Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting Basics — Rifle Setup & Dry-Fire Practice On Your Hunt

Backpack Hunting Basics — Rifle Setup & Dry-Fire Practice On Your Hunt

In this video, Steve Speck, owner and founder of Exo Mtn Gear, discusses how he practices rifle setup and shot execution while hunting. Develop this routine as a habit on your hunts, so that you are as familiar with your equipment as possible, and also rehearsed and ready when a shot opportunity presents itself.

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Mark Huelsing
Post-Hunt Notes: Mark's Fall Bear

Post-Hunt Notes: Mark's Fall Bear

One of the things we have learned to do on hunts is to take notes while things are “top of mind” on the hunt itself, or in the days following. These notes could be gear you had but didn’t need, gear you didn’t have but wish you did, consumable items that need to be replaced, lessons you learned from the hunt, etc. Recently, Mark from Exo was on a fall bear hunt with a couple of buddies. In this article and podcast, Mark shares his post-hunt notes…

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Mark Huelsing
40+ Elk Hunting Podcasts — Archery vs Rifle, Beginners to Experts, and Everything Else

40+ Elk Hunting Podcasts — Archery vs Rifle, Beginners to Experts, and Everything Else

Now that we are 10+ years into the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, we have dozens upon dozens of episodes on one of our favorite topics — elk hunting. From “expert” elk hunters, like Corey Jacobsen (first appearing in Episode 12) and Paul the “Elk Nut” Medel, to everyday elk hunters who are listeners of the show and have experienced success and failure with lessons to share. Here are some of our best elk hunting podcasts...

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Mark Huelsing
How To Pack A Rifle (Stock or Folding Chassis) On Your Next Hunt

How To Pack A Rifle (Stock or Folding Chassis) On Your Next Hunt

Whether you use a folding chassis rifle or a traditional hunting rifle stock, we demonstrate the best ways to securely carry your rifle on a K4 Pack System...

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