Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Backpacking

Today's episode is another "After" podcast from the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Caleb first joined us in Episode 397 (exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/397), to tell us about his plan for going all-in on Western hunting, beginning with a trip to hunt bears this spring in Idaho. Today, he tells us about the success and struggles of the trip, what lessons he learned, what gear did and didn't work well, and how he will adapt his plan for the next bear hunt. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: exomtngear.com/podcast

Cameron joins us on the podcast to share the story of his successful backpack deer hunt from this past fall, in his home state of California. Beyond the story of the hunt itself, Cameron shares some helpful insights from the success and struggles of his hunting journey over the years.

Tanner joins us on the podcast to tell the story of his elk hunt from this past fall. For his first elk season, Tanner was able to hunt archery and rifle seasons for elk in Montana. His experience involved a lot of ups and downs, lessons learned, and ultimately some luck that led to his success on his first elk hunt.

After 15 years, today's podcast guest drew a coveted archery Bighorn Sheep tag in his home province of Alberta, Canada. As an outfitter, guide, and pilot, Nick knew a bit about what he was up against for this unique hunting opportunity. It wasn't going to be easy, but it was guaranteed to be an adventure.