The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

By by Exo Mtn Gear

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. No advertisers or sponsors, no fluff, no BS. We discuss tactics, strategies, gear, hunt stories, and more — featuring a wide variety of guests, from in... more

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March 30, 2026MM 303 | Health, Hot Tents, & Tripod Choices
Steve & Mark discuss some of their takeaways from the recent, must-listen episode with Andy Galpin. They also answer listener questions about using hot tents and stoves for backpack hunting, what tripod and head they would buy with a $300 budget (for each item), and more...
The Experience Challenge — https://exomtngear.com/challenge
Andy Galpin Episode — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/573
Kyle Kamp / V2P Nutrition — https://v2pnutrition.com/
Tripod & Heads from S&S Archery — https://sandsarchery.com/collections/lightweight-tripods
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
ASK YOUR QUESTION — [email protected]
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40min
March 25, 2026573 | Everyday Habits for Hunting Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin
Andy Galpin returns to the show to discuss everyday habits that can help or hinder your performance as a hunter. Topics covered include physical training and injury prevention, the power of sleep, what does and doesn't matter in nutrition, mental skills for high performance, and more...
Physical Preparation & Injury Prevention
Identify Your "Performance Anchors": Prioritize training based on your specific weaknesses—whether it is ankle stability, back strength, or nutritional deficiencies—that are most likely to cause failure during a long hunt.
Develop Tissue Tolerance: The goal is to prepare your body (specifically low back, knees, and ankles) to handle the repetitive stress of a multi-day hunt so you don't "break" on day three.
Use Your Actual Gear: Do not wait until the hunt to wear your boots or pack. Wear them during daily activities or training to let your body adapt to the specific stress loads of that equipment.
The Power of Sleep
The Number One Risk Factor: Poor sleep is a primary driver of injury risk and negatively impacts everything from cognitive focus to food cravings.
Consistency Over Duration: It is better to sleep the same six hours every night than to fluctuate between four and nine hours. Your body optimizes sleep better when it recognizes a consistent pattern.
Perception Matters: A person's perception of how they slept often dictates their performance more than the actual hours of sleep they received.
Nutrition & "Major in the Majors"
Focus on Quality: Avoid getting lost in "minor" details like seed oils if you are still eating inconsistent meals or highly processed gas station food.
The Micronutrient Factor: While calories and macros determine body composition, micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, fiber) determine how you actually feel and perform.
Protein Intentionality: Many people eat less protein than they realize. Reaching high targets (e.g., 1g per pound of body weight) requires specific planning rather than just "eating meat".
Mental Performance Skills
Talk to Yourself, Don't Listen: To build grit, use your own name (or a nickname) when encouraging yourself. This creates a psychological detachment that allows you to view a problem as a "coach" rather than being embedded in the suffering.
Physical Grounding: Use a "reset button," such as touching a specific wristband or looking at a meaningful acronym, to regain focus when you feel overwhelmed or lost.
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...
The Experience Challenge: https://exomtngear.com/challenge
Vitality Blueprint: https://www.vitalityblueprint.com/exo — Save 10% with code EXO10 through 04/30/26
Andy's Website: https://www.andygalpin.com/
Andy's Podcast: https://performpodcast.com/
Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin/
Episode 454 | Hunting & Human Performance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/454
Episode 542 | Resilience, Joint Health, & Sleep: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/542
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Contact Us: [email protected]
Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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1h 13min
March 23, 2026MM 302 | Bears, Bivvies, Practice Questions & More...
Steve & Mark answer listener questions about hunting spring bear after a mild winter, nuances of selecting a type of bivy, determining how much shooting practice is enough (or too much), and more...
The Experience Challenge — https://exomtngear.com/challenge
Backpack Hunting With A Bivy Sack — https://exomtngear.com/bivy
How to Hunt Mule Deer Podcast Series — https://exomtngear.com/search?q=how+to+hunt+mule+deer
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
ASK YOUR QUESTION — [email protected]
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36min
March 18, 2026572 | Hunting Dall Sheep in Alaska's Brooks Range
In this episode, we talk about hunting Dall Sheep in the Brooks Range of Alaska. Our guest, Joey Klutsch, is an Alaska Master Guide and Owner of Katmai/Aniakchak Guide Service.
He will be taking the winner of The Experience Challenge on a Dall Sheep hunt this August. We discuss the logistics of the hunt, what makes clients quit on difficult hunts, why mindset is more important than good gear and fitness, what gear is and isn't required, and much more.
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...
The Experience Challenge: https://exomtngear.com/challenge
Joey's Website: https://katmaiguideservice.com/
Joey's Instagram: https://instagram.com/aniakchakguideservice
Alaska Wildlife Notebook on Dall Sheep: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/education/wns/dall_sheep.pdf
Alaska Guide to Judging Dall Sheep: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/hunting/dallsheephunting/pdfs/dall_sheep_guide_to_judging_sheep_horns_under_full_curl_regulation.pdf
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Contact Us: [email protected]
Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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1h 6min
March 16, 2026MM 301 | Elk Advice, Optics in the USA, Hunting Bans, and More...
Marks goes solo to answer listener questions about hunting elk off-trail and making noise, why we haven't recommended spotting scopes from Leupold, what we should do about a proposed hunting ban in Oregon, and more.
Links mentioned in this episode...
The Experience Challenge — https://exomtngear.com/challenge
Exo Newsletter — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
"Roosevelt vs Rocky Mountain Elk, And How to Hunt Both" — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/142
"Changes & Challenges to Hunting & Wildlife with John Stallone" — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/491
"Finding & Protecting Alaska with Bjorn Dihle" — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/563
Howl for Wildlife — https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership — https://trcp.org
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
ASK YOUR QUESTION — [email protected]
LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
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31min
March 11, 2026571 | New Hip, Late AZ Elk, & More with Josh Kuntz
Return guest, Josh Kuntz, joins us to discuss his recent hip replacement and his late-season elk hunting in Arizona. We explore the mindset needed to push through setbacks, the value of an active lifestyle, elk hunting in Arizona, and more.
"Better Basecamp, Better Hunting" — http://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/329
"Shared Success on Backcountry Bulls" — https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/390
Josh's Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/josh.kuntz/
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Contact Us: [email protected]
Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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1h 17min
March 09, 2026 MM 300 | Register for The Experience Challenge
Steve & Mark discuss the purpose of The Experience Challenge, and how you can join this week. Registration is only open through this Sunday (March 15th)...
https://exomtngear.com/challenge
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
EXO INSIDER NEWSLETTER — https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
ASK YOUR QUESTION — [email protected]
LEAVE A MESSAGE — https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
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21min
March 02, 2026 570 | Sheep Hunt Challenge, Show Recap, & Your Questions
"Live" from the road, again, Steve kinda-sorta hosts this podcast. We discuss the pre-Challenge for everyone who wants to win the Sheep hunt as part of The Experience Challenge, we recap our time in BC for the Mountain Hunting Expo, and we dive into listener-submitted questions about hunting elk in fresh burns, archery gear upgrades, and more.
https://exomtngear.com/challenge
CHAPTERS...
00:00 — Road Trip Reflections
02:59 — Insights from the Wild Sheep Society Expo
06:13 — The Importance of Mental Toughness
08:52 — Preparing for the Experience Challenge
11:57 — Time Commitment for Hunting Challenges
14:55 — Hunting After Wildfires
18:00 — Safety in Burned Areas
21:05 — Archery Gear Recommendations
23:57 — Building Confidence in Archery
26:55 — Experiencing the Thrill of the Hunt
30:01 — Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Contact Us: [email protected]
Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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47min
February 26, 2026 569 | ER Visits, Expo Season, & The Experience Challenge
"Live" from the road, Steve takes over to host the podcast with Mark and Justin along. You'll hear about Steve's surprise emergency room visit (last night), their plans for the Mountain Hunting Expo in BC this weekend, what's to come with The Experience Challenge, and more.
https://exomtngear.com/challenge
CHAPTERS...
00:00 — Introduction
03:00 — Emergency Room Experience
05:59 — Kidney Stone Insights
08:56 — Planning for the Mountain Hunting Expo
12:00 — Experience Challenge Overview
14:59 — Shooting and Hunting Preparation
17:57 — Alaska Hunting Plans
20:56 — Reflections on Past Hunts
24:02 — Community and Engagement
27:00 — Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Contact Us: [email protected]
Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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48min
February 25, 2026568 | Unscripted with Travis Bader of Silvercore Outdoors
Travis from Silvercore Outdoors joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers hunting, firearms training, entrepreneurship, and the importance of disconnecting from technology. We explore the relationship between mindset, instincts, and the art of hunting; the importance of community and collaboration in the hunting world; the value of sharing experiences, and more.
Silvercore Outdoors: http://silvercore.ca/
Silvercore Podcast: https://www.silvercore.ca/podcast
Silvercore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors/
Travis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav/
CHAPTERS...
00:02:09 — The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Mindset
00:08:36 — Understanding Firearm Safety and Training in Canada
00:14:01 — The Passion for Hunting and Connection with Nature
00:18:48 — Experiences at SHOT Show and the Firearm Industry
00:22:30 — Disconnecting from Technology and Finding Balance
00:37:11 — Shifts in Training Demographics and Motivations
00:40:03 — The Impact of Media on Perception and Fear
00:45:11 — Reading Human and Animal Behavior
00:46:50 — Heuristics in Reading Animals and People
00:49:46 — Trusting Your Instincts in Hunting
00:50:51 — The Two-Way Process of Reading
00:53:23 — Mindset and Energy in Hunting
00:55:32 — The Podcast Journey and Conversations
01:01:01 — Success and Mindset in Hunting
01:09:32 — Community and Collaboration in Hunting
01:12:11 — Navigating Information Overload
01:14:09 — Reflections on Hunting Seasons
01:20:06 — Sharing Experiences in Hunting
01:22:55 — Defining Success Beyond Material Gains
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/
Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
Contact Us: [email protected]
Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry
Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast
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1h 35min

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