Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive

Steve surprises Mark with a hunt announcement, and then they discuss listener questions on pack comfort issues, keeping a clean camp, where to look for deer, and more...

Our guest on this episode, Baxter, filled 3 elk tags in his first 4 years elk hunting. Part of the reason for his success is some of his outside-the-box thinking, which you'll hear about in this episode. If you're looking to fill an elk tag this fall, this conversation will help you think through things to consider.

We announce a soon-coming giveaway and answer listener questions about breaking-down elk, how to best load head and horns on your pack, discuss follow-up questions on Mark's experience with his new suppressor, and talk through what gear changes for 1-3 day hunts vs 5-7 day hunts.

Josh Kirchner joins us to talk about his journey becoming a mule deer hunter, and the Struggles & Success he has encountered along the way. From desert bucks in Arizona to high-country mule deer in the Rockies, Josh has some enjoyable stories and helpful lessons to share with you today.