Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive

Mark Kenyon from WiredToHunt.com joins us to talk about his story — how he transitioned from a hardcore whitetail hunter in the midwest to a successful elk hunter in the western backcountry. We talk about the changes in fitness, gear, mindset, and tactics that are necessary to move from whitetail hunting to western...

We all know that hunting the backcountry effectively requires a certain level of physical fitness. But how, specifically, should backcountry hunters train? What are the unique challenges that hunters face? How can hunters train effectively without spending hours and hours in the gym?

In this episode, Mark, Steve, and Lenny discuss the gear they take on extended backcountry hunts. From the big items, like packs and tents, down to the nitty-gritty, like first aid and water filtration — it's all covered. The guys each have different styles, philosophies, and thus, gear lists.

In this episode, Jason Wright joins us to take us step-by-step through a pre-season scouting plan for mule deer hunters. We dive deep into selecting an area, evaluating that area, using optics, and much more. Experienced mule deer hunters and those that are new to the pursuit can both learn something from this episode!