Exo Journal

Mark Huelsing
Finding A Hunting Partner — Choose Wisely

Finding A Hunting Partner — Choose Wisely

I have paid a great deal of attention to what makes a good hunting partner and how to go about choosing one. Here are some of the key things you should consider in a hunting partnership...

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Mark Huelsing
Western Hunting Packs for the Whitetail Hunter

Western Hunting Packs for the Whitetail Hunter

Frame packs aren’t just for the western hunter anymore. Backpacks marketed to the whitetail hunter are convenient for organization and taking everything we need into the stand, but lack one major feature — effectively carrying a treestand. Exo Mtn Gear packs solve that problem...

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Mark Huelsing
Backcountry to the Backyard — Thoughts on Balancing Family and Hunting

Backcountry to the Backyard — Thoughts on Balancing Family and Hunting

I don’t think I am the only one that wrestles with balancing the backcountry and family life.  I have tried my best to balance these things, and I am always striving to do better. My addiction isn’t going anywhere and neither is life at home. So here is how I handle it...

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Mark Huelsing
How To Start Backpack Hunting

How To Start Backpack Hunting

Gaining the knowledge of just backpacking, not to mention the gear side of things, took quite a while to acquire in its own right.  What I want to do here, is lay down a platform that can help you get started in backpack hunting if that is something you have been considering.

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