Exo Journal — Sheep

Finding a high-country animal is tough, but getting into position and actually closing the deal? That’s where the real challenge begins. Whether you're chasing rams, high-country mule deer, or mountain elk, this fourth episode of our 2026 Expert Roundtable series is packed with practical strategies, gear considerations, and mental frameworks to help you turn hard-earned opportunities into filled tags — breaking down the critical moments between spotting an animal and pulling the trigger or releasing an arrow. Topics & Guests Patience vs. Aggression: How Ben Reynolds balances slow, methodical glassing with a "default aggressive" mindset once a stalk route is...

You've e-scouted, hiked in, and invested heavily—but there's no sign, the weather is crashing, and hunting pressure is high. What do you do next? In this third installment of our 2026 Expert Roundtable series, we dive into the practical side of adapting to adversity. We bring together four veteran backcountry hunters to debate one of the hardest questions in the field: When should you stay patient and trust the process, and when is it time to abandon your plan and move? The Expert Guests Isaac Deuling (mountain hunting guide) on why you shouldn't "fall in love with your plan," how...

View the winning submission for the Best Photo Story category from our 2025 Exo Experience Photo Contest...

Mark from Exo Mtn Gear goes through all of the gear he took on a 10+ Day backpack hunt in Alaska for Dall Sheep. He covers all of his backpacking gear (shelter, sleep system, water filtration, etc), as well as all clothing, weapon and other hunting gear. Download a spreadsheet for all items...