Exo Journal

Justin Nelson has been hunting spring bears in Idaho for 15 years. While he loves the challenge of backpack-style, spot-and-stalk hunts, he also runs bait sites most years. It is always difficult for die-hard mountain hunters to pick a favorite season or species, but for Justin, spring bear is a top contender. It is a hunt he always looks forward to and one where he has found incredible success. As the "bear guy" on the Exo staff, we asked Justin to answer questions that were submitted from the Exo community... It’s my first year bear hunting in Idaho. Any advice?...

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If you had an opportunity to ask 1,500 hunters to share the most important reasons they have had success in the backcountry, what do you think they would say? We asked those hunters, and now we can share those answers...

Don't let the harsh conditions of Kodiak Island ruin your hunt. Discover the best rifles, glassing tools and packing essentials for a Sitka Blacktail adventure.