Exo Journal — Scouting

Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting Basics — Setup To Glass Quickly & Efficiently

Backpack Hunting Basics — Setup To Glass Quickly & Efficiently

Hunting efficiency is the result of loading your pack with purpose and consistency. When it comes to glassing, there are some easy ways to make the process quicker and more efficient. In this article and video, Mark demonstrates how to quickly set up for a glassing session...

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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
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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Mark Huelsing
Using Online Scouting for an Out-of-State Elk Hunt

Using Online Scouting for an Out-of-State Elk Hunt

You have yourself an out-of-state elk tag and you cannot put boots on the ground until the hunt starts. What do you do? Here is the process I use to scout for out-of-state elk hunts...

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