Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive

Hunt Backcountry Podcast 351 | 2022 Death Hike Recap

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!

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Hunt Backcountry Podcast 350 | Lions, and Trad Bows, and Bears — Oh My!

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...

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Hunt Backcountry Podcast MM 142 | Road Access, Two Tags at Once, Frame Extensions

Steve & Mark answer listener questions, including: When do you use the frame extensions on Exo packs? How do you know if roads are open in your hunting unit and when is it worth it to bring an ATV? What is the best range to zero your hunting rifle? And more...

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Hunt Backcountry Podcast 349 | He Spent $5,000 to Review Hunting Packs?

Jay from the Mindful Hunter joins us on the podcast to talk about spending $5,000 of his own money to purchase, test, and compare high-end hunting packs. In addition to the pack review, we talk about tribalism in the hunting industry, his plans for future gear review projects, and much more...

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