Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Backpacking

As part of our "Before & After the Hunt" series, we speak with Joseph about his upcoming Dall Sheep hunt in the Brooks Range of Alaska. How did he find his outfitter/guide? How did he prepare? What is he unsure of as he heads into this adventure? We answer these questions, and more...

As part of our "Before & After the Hunt" series, we speak with Ryan from Wisconsin. He is headed to Colorado this September for an early rifle Mule Deer hunt. We interview Ryan to learn about his preparation, training, gear, and what questions he has for us about his hunt.

We are back from the 2022 Exo Death Hike — the first-ever Death Hike in Alaska. In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, Steve & Mark recap the hike, including what went well and what didn't. And it doesn't take long for things to NOT go according to the plan!

A new hunter (and listener of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast) embarks upon a solo backcountry adventure and encounters more than he imagined. From a close encounter with a lion that had a deer in its jaws, to harvesting a black bear with a trad bow, this hunt was certainly one to remember. Hear the whole story...