Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive

Many experienced and knowledgeable hunters often forget what it is like to be a beginner. A lesson they learned through experience in years past is now something they do by instinct, rather than forethought. In this show, we discuss the things that beginning backcountry hunters should know as they get started...

On this Monday Minute episode, Mark & Steve answer listener questions that include...  How far away can elk "wind" you? How to find and hire a packer to get your meat out of the backcountry? What is a good pulley system to use for processing and hanging meat on solo hunts? And more!

How does water become contaminated in remote locations? What are the risks of drinking untreated water in wilderness locations? What are the different types of water treatment methods (filtration, chemicals, UV, etc), and are they all equally effective? We answer these questions, and more, on this podcast episode...

Mark & Steve help a listener think through choosing between an archery vs rifle elk hunt for this fall. They then answer questions on how to get and stay comfortable while sleeping on a backpack hunt, specifically for side-sleepers. They also discuss how to monitor wildfires for upcoming hunts...