Beste The Hunt Backcountry Podcast podcaster (2024)

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MM 242 | Once-A-Year SALE Starts NOW... 15:05

8d ago15:05

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EVERYTHING at Exo Mtn Gear is 20% OFF for a limited time. In this podcast, Steve & Mark explain why Exo rarely runs sales, why they are offering 20% off right now, and also a new hunt film series coming this week.SHOP NOW — https://exomtngear.com/Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletterExo YouTube: https://youtube.com/exomountaingearThe Ex…

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500 | Our "Gear of the Year" for 2024 1:16:12

14d ago1:16:12

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Each year, going back to 2018, Steve and Mark have made a list of their "gear of the year" for that year. The goal is to select items that made a difference for them on their hunts that year. In this episode, they share their selections for 2024 and discuss why each item made the list. FULL LIST & LINKS: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/best-hu…

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MM 241 | Archery Shot Sequence, Budget Chassis Rifle, Down Booties, and More... 32:01

15d ago32:01

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Mark is solo today to answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. He answers questions about his archery shot sequence, insulated down booties, reducing rifle recoil to spot impacts, a budget chassis rifle, and tips for packraft hunts.EXO SALE NOTIFICATION — https://exomtngear.com/newsletterItems and resources me…

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499 | 100-Miles Solo in Grizzly Country with Tayson Whittaker of Outdoor Vitals 1:35:10

21d ago1:35:10

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Owner and founder of Outdoor Vitals, Tayson Whittaker, joins us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss his 100-mile solo hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming.We discuss what he learned from dealing with injuries, the mistakes he made on this trip and how he overcame them, stories from Tayson's backpack hunts this fall, what sacrifices he mak…

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MM 240 | Your Qs on Knives, Tripods & More, Plus an Exo Announcement (at the end). 37:30

22d ago37:30

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Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss using covers on spotting scopes, their experience with the Mtn Hntr Tripod, what knives they used on the Moose hunt this fall, and additional topics related to those listener questions.Items mentioned in this episode:- Vet Wrap: https://amzn.to/3Ckq…

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498 | "Form" Discusses How Far YOU Should Be Shooting at Big Game 43:01

28d ago43:01

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How far should you be shooting at big game with your hunting rifle? In this conversation with Form, we discuss the answer to that question — not from an ethical perspective, or from a technical perspective of terminal ballistics, but from a practical perspective of what YOU are capable of behind your rifle.Form shares some considerations to think t…

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MM 239 | "Form" Answers Your Questions on Rifles & Ballistics 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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Mark is joined by "Form" to answer your listener-submitted questions on rifles and ballistics. These questions were submitted in response to our previous conversations with Form. If you have not listened to those episodes (linked below), we highly recommend listening to them first.In today's Q&A, we discuss...- What to do if you cannot spot your im…

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497 | Drop Camp Caribou Hunt in Alaska (A Listener Story) 1:21:58

1M ago1:21:58

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Jared and Cody join us to share the story of their experience planning, preparing for, and then going on a drop-camp Caribou hunt in the Brooks Range of Alaska. They discuss how the hunt came together, how they dealt with setbacks before the hunt, how they found success in going 4-for-4 on filling their tags, and what lessons they took away from th…

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MM 238 | Best 6mm Cartridge, Synthetic Quilts, Satellite Messaging, and More... 27:21

1M ago27:21

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Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss tips for comfort in cold-weather hunts, choosing down vs synthetic for a sleeping bag or quilt, how the new iOS satellite messaging features compares to messaging through a Garmin InReach device, why Steve chose the 6mm Creedmoor over other 6mm rifl…

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496 | How We Killed 2 Mountain Goats in Alaska — The Experience Project 1:44:10

1M ago1:44:10

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This podcast was recorded on our Alaska mountain goat hunt, as we sat in the basecamp cabin after the hunt. In addition to hearing the conversation, the video version of this podcast includes footage from the hunt: https://youtu.be/7HVbJuvZiE0Mark and Jake discuss how they each killed their goats. Joined by their guide, Mark Rowenhorst of Limitless…

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495 | Feet & Footwear Anatomy with Lathrop & Sons 1:51:06

2M ago1:51:06

1:51:06

Stephen and James from Lathrop & Sons Boot Co. join us to discuss the anatomy of feet and footwear. With decades of experience in the outdoors, as well as with podiatry, the guys from Lathrop have some unique insights into footwear for hunting. While we have already discussed footwear in depth from our perspective, we wanted to bring in Stephen and…

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MM 237 | Last-Minute Mountain Goat (Pre-Hunt Debrief) 41:46

2M ago41:46

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Mark, Jake, & Steve chat about the Alaska Mountain goat hunt they are starting today. You'll hear why Steve couldn't go, how Jake took his place, how Jake prepared on short notice, what they expect from the hunt, and much more...Links mentioned in this episode:- The Self-Control Crisis: https://www.hottakes.space/p/the-self-control-crisis- Subscrib…

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MM 236 | Your Qs on Rain Gear, Ballistics, Packing Capes, and More... 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss how to load a cape and antlers when packing out, why they don't add a zipper to their waterproof dry bag liners for Exo packs, what rain gear they have been testing as part of The Experience Project, what to know about sensors in ballistic-solving r…

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494 | Live & Unscripted in Alaska Moose Camp — The Experience Project 52:08

2M ago52:08

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This unscripted conversation was recorded on our Alaska moose hunt. Steve, Tyler, Dan & Justin passed the time while waiting for their flight from the field and decided to hit record and see where the conversation took them. The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from missing home while on the hunt, lessons and adventures from Death Hikes,…

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493 | How We Killed 4 Moose in Alaska — The Experience Project 2:05:01

2M ago2:05:01

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This video podcast was recorded on our Alaska moose hunt, as we spent time waiting for a weather window for our transporter to come fly us out of the field. In addition to hearing the conversation, the video podcast (link below) includes footage from the hunt.Steve, Justin, Tyler & Dan discuss how they each killed their moose, the challenges they f…

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MM 235 | "Never Again" (Updates from Steve's Alaska Moose Hunt) 40:44

2M ago40:44

40:44

Steve returns from his Alaska moose hunt and shares why it was amazing, but why he will "never again" do this specific hunt. Steve & Mark discuss going 4-for-4 with their moose tags, the dozens of close grizzly bear encounters, the performance of Steve's 6mm Creedmoor on two moose, and what is to come from this hunt as part of The Experience Projec…

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492 | Planning our Alaska Mountain Goat Hunt — The Experience Project 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Join Steve, Mark, and Mark (of @limitlessalaskaguiding) as they have a planning call for their upcoming Mountain Goat Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more.Additional Information & Resources: https://the-experience-project.com/pla…

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491 | Changes & Challenges to Hunting & Wildlife (with John Stallone) 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

How can you help protect the future of wildlife, wild places, and hunting? Can you do anything that actually matters? We discuss these questions, and much more, with John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife.Mark & John discuss the importance of having a positive influence on non-hunters, the current threats and agendas from anti-hunters, how you (yes, YO…

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MM 233 | New Exo HQ, Jake Returns, Post-Hunt Pack Damage 31:23

3M ago31:23

31:23

Jake joins Mark for an overdue Monday Minute episode. They discuss the recent move of Exo HQ, what's to come on the podcast, and why post-hunt pack care (whether you use an Exo or not) is an underestimated and overlooked danger.Links mentioned in this episode:- New Exo HQ: https://exomtngear.com/contact- Hunt Kodiak with Foxtail Lodge: Contact Jerr…

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490 | Our Experience Packrafting for Hunts in Alaska — The Experience Project 38:31

3M ago38:31

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Join Steve and Mark as they recap their experience using packrafts on their recent Caribou hunt. They discuss their preparation with the rafts, the conditions of the river they floated, how they loaded the rafts with Caribou and gear, how the packrafts handled the swift water, and more...ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://the-experience-project.com/pack…

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489 | Our Experience Flying for Hunts in Alaska — The Experience Project 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Join Steve and Mark as they recap their experience flying for their recent Caribou hunt. They discuss the commercial flights on Alaska Airlines, as well as their air charter flights with Nick from Nick's Air Service. They discuss tips hunters should know for flying into the field, how to pack a weapon and gear, how they flew home with meat and antl…

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488 | How We Killed 4 Big Caribou in Alaska — The Experience Project 1:19:24

3M ago1:19:24

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This podcast was recorded on our Alaska caribou hunt, as we spent a day stuck in camp, waiting for a swollen river to recede to safe levels — allowing us to begin rafting to our pickup point, where we would get flown out of the field a couple of days later.Steve, Mark, Justin, & Jeff discuss how they each killed a caribou bull in the days before th…

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MM 232 | After the Hunt — Alaska Caribou — The Experience Project 46:00

3M ago46:00

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Join Steve and Mark as discuss some of the takeaways following their Caribou Hunt in Alaska. In this shorter, more informal episode, they talk through their expectations prior to the hunt, and how the reality of the hunt did or did not match those expectations. They also talk about some of the lessons they learned, the gear that stood out to them, …

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487 | Why (and How) Hunters Should Use Trekking Poles — The Experience Project 41:32

3M ago41:32

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Steve called them, "a multitool of the backcountry." They can prevent injury, allow you to hike further with less fatigue, support a shelter, and enable you to shoot a rifle with more stability from various positions.If you are a backcountry hunter, you should own, carry, and use trekking poles. Period.In this video, Steve & Mark discuss why backco…

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486 | What A Headlamp Needs To Do — The Experience Project 26:55

4M ago26:55

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When backpack hunting, a headlamp may be used for simple task lighting around camp, but it may also be a critical source of safety as you navigate difficult off-trail terrain with a heavy pack on a nighttime packout.A backpack hunter's headlamp needs to balance weight, performance, and efficiency.In this podcast episode, Steve & Mark discuss the un…

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MM 231 | Your Questions on Hammocks, Bows, Trekking Poles, and More... 39:18

4M ago39:18

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Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss why they don't use hammocks for backpack hunts, when to use wrist straps with trekking poles, why they aren't talking about bows on The Experience Project, and much more.Resources mentioned in this episode:- Hammock Camping the Right Way (Podcast): https://exo…

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485 | How We Filter & Carry Water on Backpack Hunts — The Experience Project 42:43

4M ago42:43

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Few things can affect a backpack hunt more than water. When water is plentiful, it becomes an afterthought. But when it is hard to find good water sources, living in the backcountry requires intentionality and effort.In this podcast, we discuss how we find, filter, and carry water on extended hunts. And in addition to this podcast, we have shared a…

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484 | The Clothing Layers You Need for Backpack Hunting — The Experience Project 1:38:47

4M ago1:38:47

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The hunting market is full of clothing brands — each one offering many types and styles of clothing layers, and often different camouflage patterns. And that is just the hunting market. If you're open to using solid colors for hunting, you can begin to shop for technical apparel from brands outside of the hunting space and have never-ending options…

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483 | Why Backcountry Nutrition Matters (+ Free Resources) — The Experience Project 1:14:22

4M ago1:14:22

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At what point does nutrition help or hurt you on a backcountry hunt? When, and how, can your food choices make a difference in your performance? What are some of the common nutrition-related mistakes that hunters make when packing food for a trip?We answer these questions (and many more) with Kyle Kamp of Valley-to-Peak Nutrition. We also share a f…

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MM 230 | Your Questions on Bivy & Tarps, 6mm Creedmoor, Binos, Suppressors, and More... 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss tarp selection, bivy setups, groundsheets, suppressor protection, worn-out boots, factory ammo for 6mm Creedmoor, and more...THE EXPERIENCE PROJECT — https://the-experience-project.com/SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletterASK YOUR QUESTION — …

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482 | Shelters for Backpack Hunting (Bivy, Tarps, Tipis & Tents) — The Experience Project 1:36:32

4M ago1:36:32

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There are countless shelters on the market. Tents, tarps, and tipis. Materials such as silnylon, silpoly, and Dyneema. Ultralight options rated for 3-season use, and heavy-duty options rated for 4-season use. Single-wall and double-wall. Freestanding and non-freestanding. And the options don't end there!So how do you select the best shelter for you…

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481 | Steve's 6mm Creedmoor Rifle Build — The Experience Project 59:12

4M ago59:12

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In this episode, we dive into the rifle that Steve built for all three of his Alaska hunts this fall. We discuss each component of the rifle (chassis, scope, suppressor, etc), why he chose the 6mm Creedmoor cartridge, what he uses for shooting support (tripod, bipod, etc), and how he manages ballistics in the field.VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-ex…

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MM 229 | NEW K4 Elk Call Kit, How (and Why) to Rate or Review, and More... 35:08

4M ago35:08

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Before Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode, they announce an ALL-NEW accessory for K4 Pack Systems — The Elk Call Kit. This kit includes a simple, fast, and secure bugle tube holder, as well as a shoulder harness-mounted holder for 2 elk reeds.CHECK IT OUT — https://exomtngear.com/callkitFor listener question…

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480 | Sleep Systems for Backpack Hunting — The Experience Project 1:42:17

4M ago1:42:17

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Sleep is an important aspect of being able to hunt your best each day on a multiday backpack hunt. But getting quality sleep in the backcountry often doesn't come easy. Not only can your sleeping gear affect your sleep quality, but your gear choices also play a big role in how much weight and bulk is in your pack.In this podcast, we discuss the gea…

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479 | Smaller Caliber Listener Q&A with Form — The Experience Project 2:03:32

4M ago2:03:32

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Form joins us to answer listener questions that were submitted in response to Episodes 469 & 470 on the topic of Why Smaller Calibers May Be Better for Big Game Hunting.To find the links mentioned in this Q&A, or to hear the previous two-part podcast on this topic, visit: https://the-experience-project.com/small-calibers-for-big-game-hunting-qa/To …

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MM 228 | Bivy Location for Elk, Bears & Food, Gear Theft at the Trailhead 23:17

4M ago23:17

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Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss choosing bivy camp locations while elk hunting, what they do with their food when hunting in bear country (specifically in Alaska), how to prevent vehicle break-ins at the trailhead, and more.SUBSCRIBE VIA EMAIL — https://exomtngear.com/newsletterASK YOUR QUES…

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478 | Planning our Alaska Moose Hunt — The Experience Project 52:02

5M ago52:02

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Join Steve, Tyler, and Dan as they have a planning call for their upcoming Moose Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more.Additional Information & Resources: https://the-experience-project.com/listen-planning-our-moose-hunt/Subscribe…

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MM 227 | K4 Bugle Tube Holder, DIY Bow Work, Pack Setup 17:27

5M ago17:27

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Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss the best way to carry and access a bugle tube on K3 and K4 packs, how to configure your pack when carrying trekking poles, a rifle, a tripod, and a spotting scope, and then discuss whether investing time and money into do-it-yourself bow tuning is worth it.Res…

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477 | How to Thrive on Difficult Hunts (with Ben Reynolds) — The Experience Project 1:26:04

5M ago1:26:04

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Ben Reynolds returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, joining Steve & Mark to discuss the topic of thriving (not just surviving) on difficult hunts. This is an open-ended conversation on the topic of thriving, which includes practical advice, personal experience, and even some philosophical perspective.MORE INFO & RESOURCES: https://the-experience-…

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476 | Shoot Better in the Mountains (with Jon Pynch) — The Experience Project 1:25:38

5M ago1:25:38

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Jon Pynch (@jonpynch) is one of the top precision rifle competitors in the country, and a very accomplished mountain hunter. He joins us on the podcast to discuss how we all, as hunters, can become more proficient rifle shooters in a mountain environment. This is a wide-ranging conversation that will cover everything from techniques and practice dr…

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475 | Proven Training Methods for the Mountain Hunter — The Experience Project 1:41:11

5M ago1:41:11

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Mark is joined by Scott Johnston, author of Training for the Uphill Athlete, owner of Evoke Endurance, and a dedicated outdoorsman and athlete with decades of experience. They discuss the physical demands of backcountry or mountain hunting, what hunters can learn from other outdoor athletes, and the best way to train for extended hunts in difficult…

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474 | Final Hunt Prep (Don't Waste Time!) — The Experience Project 1:06:12

5M ago1:06:12

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Steve & Mark discuss how to effectively use time in the final weeks leading up to a big hunt. They share what they are personally doing, as they find themselves 5 weeks out from their Alaskan Caribou Hunt, and they also provide general guidance for making the best use of the limited time available before any big hunt. If you want advice on finding …

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MM 226 | Following Up on Footwear, Form's Podcast, and More... 48:02

5M ago48:02

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Steve and Mark answer your listener questions on this Monday Minute episode. The answer to why Exo will not be starting a boot company, if they plan to try barefoot-style boots, their thoughts on Schnee boots, how to select the best length for a rifle barrel, how much ammo to pack on a backcountry hunt, and much more...Resources mentioned in this e…

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473 | Using Packrafts for Hunting (What You Need to Know) — The Experience Project 1:22:01

5M ago1:22:01

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Join Steve and Mark as they speak with Thor Tingey of Alpack Raft and talk about using Alpacka Packrafts for their upcoming Alaskan Caribou hunt. They discuss how to select a pack raft for hunting, what to know about using a packraft, the additional gear needed with a raft, how to stay safe on the water, and much more...MORE INFO: https://the-exper…

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472 | Plan a Do-It-Yourself Fly-In Hunt in Alaska — The Experience Project 1:12:42

5M ago1:12:42

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Join Steve and Mark as they speak with their pilot, Nick from Nick's Air Service, for their upcoming Caribou Hunt in Alaska. They discuss how to plan a fly-in hunt, how to find a pilot, how to pack for the hunt, what to know about weight limits, and much more...MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/plan-a-fly-in-alaska-hunt/Subscribe via Em…

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471 | How To Select the Best Binocular For Your Hunt — The Experience Project 1:14:13

5M ago1:14:13

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Do you need the best binoculars on the market, or can you hunt effectively with a budget-friendly bino? Is a 10x42 really the best "do it all" binocular size? What about range-finding or image-stabilizing binoculars for hunting? What is the best way to connect binos to a tripod? What are some common mistakes that hunters make when setting up binocu…

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470 | Why Smaller Calibers May Be Better For Big Game Hunting (Part 2) — The Experience Project 1:36:30

5M ago1:36:30

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This is the second half of a conversation that explores how bullets kill and why smaller calibers may be better for big game hunting. Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this conversation (Episode 469) before listening to this 2nd-half of the discussion.In this episode we compare how different types of bullets create different types of wound channels, d…

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469 | Why Smaller Calibers May Be Better For Big Game Hunting (Part 1) — The Experience Project 1:31:41

6M ago1:31:41

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This podcast will challenge decades of "common knowledge" about what type of rifle and bullet should be used for big game hunting. In fact, if you can't have an open mind about things you "know" to be true, you probably shouldn't listen to this. We don't say that to be dramatic, but because being willing to accept information that challenges widely…

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468 | A Backcountry Hunting Pack MUST Do This — The Experience Project 1:08:33

6M ago1:08:33

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After footwear, which is the most important gear item for the backcountry hunter, the next most important thing to have is a comfortable, strong, and durable pack system.We have spent well over a decade obsessing about pack systems for backcountry hunting. But right now we are not talking specifically about our Exo Mtn Gear pack systems; we want to…

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467 | Planning our Alaska Caribou Hunt — The Experience Project 1:19:16

6M ago1:19:16

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Join Steve, Mark, and Jeff as they have a planning call for their upcoming Caribou Hunt in Alaska. This is an unscripted, "behind the scenes" look at how they are planning their hunt, determining a hunting strategy, selecting gear, and more.More Information: https://the-experience-project.com/planning-our-caribou-hunt/Subscribe by Email to receive …

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