The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

"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

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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

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Steve & Mark discuss upcoming Exo in-person events, the soon-coming Experience Challenge, and answer listener questions about training strength vs endurance, shooting from a tripod vs trekking poles, and more.

Chapters...

00:00 — Introduction to the Monday Minute
02:53 — Details of Upcoming Challenges
06:50 — Strength Training vs. Endurance Training
11:29 — Shooting Techniques: Tripod vs. Quick Sticks
23:00 — Creative Shooting Support Techniques

Links for this episode...

The Experience Challenge Waitlist: https://exomtngear.com/challenge

Wild Sheep Society of BC's Mountain Hunting Expo: https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/mhe

Northwest Hunt Expo in OR: https://nwhuntexpo.com/

Dry-Fire Drills at Home: https://exomtngear.com/dryfire

Shoot from Pack & Trekking Poles: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/rifle-shooting-with-hunting-pack

Wiser Precision Quick-StiX: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-quick-stix

Wiser Precision Ridge Warden Ball/Tilt Head: https://sandsarchery.com/products/wiser-precision-bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head

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In this episode, a listener of the show, Jim, shares his experience and insights on hunting mountain lions in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses the best times and locations to hunt, calling strategies and hunting techniques, the importance of patience and woodsmanship, and the unique experience of eating mountain lion meat. If you want a better understanding of the challenges and excitement that come with hunting these elusive predators, you will enjoy this episode.

"It's high energy and high adrenaline."

Jim's Instagram: @pnw_mountain_lion

CHAPTERS...

00:02:02 — Jim's Background and Experience
00:05:37 — Historical Figures in Hunting
00:08:14 — Understanding Mountain Lion Hunting Seasons
00:11:19 — Oregon's Mountain Lion Quotas and Regulations
00:15:25 — The Experience of Eating Mountain Lion
00:17:23 — Aging and Sizing Mountain Lions
00:19:49 — Targeting Areas for Mountain Lion Hunting
00:24:47 — Calling Techniques and Setups
00:29:01 — Placement and Visibility in Calling
00:33:16 — Stealth and Approach of Mountain Lions
00:36:38 — Equipment and Safety in Mountain Lion Hunting
00:40:29 — Close Calls and Recovery Experiences
00:42:54 — Vocalizations and Calling Strategies
00:44:41 — Patience and Woodsmanship in Hunting
00:46:29 — State Regulations and Costs for Mountain Lion Hunting
00:50:24 — Overlooked Hunting Adventures

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Steve & Mark are back from Hunt Expo and share some thoughts from the show, and also answer listener-submitted questions about the best K4 Pack Accessory, what is different on the packs that Exo sells to the Military, if they will be shooting a new flagship bow for 2026, and more...

Links for this episode...

The Experience Challenge Waitlist: https://exomtngear.com/challenge

Roughridge Stove: https://roughridgestove.com/

K4 Nalgene Holder: https://exomtngear.com/nalgene

K4 Pack Materials: https://exomtngear.com/usa

Wild Sheep Society of BC's Mountain Hunting Expo: https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/mhe

Northwest Hunt Expo in OR: https://nwhuntexpo.com/

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

VIEW & SEARCH THE PODCAST ARCHIVE: https://exomtngear.com/podcast