The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

595 | The Experience Challenge Sheep Hunt Winner (After the Hunt)

In this episode, Mark sits down once again with Brian, the winner of The Experience Project sheep hunt, to recount the complete story of his Alaska adventure. Returning a

MM 310 | Hunting Burnout, Short Rifles, Tall Packs, & Bad Water

In this Monday Minute, Steve and Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on a variety of topics, including... Hunting Burnout: What to do when you don't enjoy the

In Memory of Nick Peters

In Memory of Nicholas "Nick" Peters June 19th, 1992 - September 15th, 2026 Nick was wholeheartedly devoted to his wife and three children. He loved his family and dedica

MM 309 | Life is too short. Solo Gear. 22 Creed. Ranging Elk.

In this Monday Minute, Steve and Mark catch up on what they've been up to over the past few weeks. Before they dive into listener questions, they share the unfortunate ne

594 | Overcoming Limits in the Backcountry with Dan Jordan

In this episode, we hear from former Olympic-level rifle athlete and coach Dan Jordan. After a rock climbing accident left him paralyzed at age 19, Dan adapted his mindse

MM 308 | The Truth About Waterproof Hunting Packs (And more...)

In this Monday Minute, Steve and Mark unpack the realities of water resistance in hunting packs, break down why no modern pack is truly 100% waterproof, and explain how s

593 | Long Drives, Lessons Learned, and Packing Elk with the Family

In this episode of The Hunt Backcountry Podcast, we hear from Chad—a full-time Vermont ski patroller and long-time podcast listener who got a late start to hunting in his

MM 307 | Elk Hunting Mindset, Game Bags, 10mm vs 9mm for Bear Defense, & More...

On this Monday Minute, Mark and Steve answer listener questions to help you prepare for upcoming fall hunts: Game Bag Selection for Mixed Species & Applications: Trey as

592 | The Experience Challenge Sheep Hunt Winner (Before the Hunt)

What happens when you find out you’re heading on a bucket-list Alaskan Dall sheep hunt in just four weeks? In this episode, Mark sits down with Brian, one of the three gr

591 | Completing the Mission (Expert Roundtable)

The hunt doesn't end when the shot is fired—that’s when the real work begins. In this final installment of our expert roundtable series, we assume the tag is filled and f

MM 306 | We're Back (The "Monday Minute" Returns)

The Monday Minute is back! After a hiatus since April, the guys return to recap a busy few months, answer listener updates, and share their upcoming fall hunting plans.

590 | Capitalizing on Shot Opportunities (Expert Roundtable)

Finding a high-country animal is tough, but getting into position and actually closing the deal? That’s where the real challenge begins. In this fourth installment of ou

589 | Adapting To Adversity & Shifting Hunt Strategy (Expert Roundtable)

You’ve e-scouted, hiked in, and invested heavily—but there’s no sign, the weather is crashing, and hunting pressure is high. What do you do next? Today, we continue our

588 | Overcoming Obstacles on Difficult Hunts (Expert Roundtable)

Every experienced backcountry hunter knows that it isn’t a question of if you will face an obstacle on your hunt, but when that difficulty is coming. Whether it’s a sudde

587 | Preparing for the Unknown (Expert Roundtable)

In this kickoff to our brand-new 2026 Expert Roundtable series, we are diving deep into the practical aspects of hunt preparation. When you step into the mountains, you e

586 | The Science of Hydration, Electrolytes, and Altitude with Dr. Robert

What actually happens to our bodies when we sweat? Why do we cramp? And why do you feel hungover at the start of a backcountry hunt at altitude? In this episode, we dive

585 | Overcoming Fear and Fails-to-Fire on a DIY Alaska Sheep Hunt

A listener of the show, Andrew, joins us to share the story about his unguided Dall Sheep hunt in Alaska. Navigating the mountains as a non-resident via the next-of-kin r

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 7) — Mastery in the Moment of Truth

How can you make the most of every shot opportunity on a backcountry hunt? In episode seven of our Backcountry Blueprint series, we dive deep into survey data collected

584 | Olympic Biathlete Paul Schommer on Shooting, Stress, Mindset, & More...

What can a two-time Olympic biathlete teach you about becoming a better backcountry hunter? A lot more than you think. In this episode, we sit down with elite Team USA b

The Backcountry Blueprint (Part 6) — Essential Skills of a Mountain Hunter

What does it take to find consistent success in the backcountry? In episode six of our Backcountry Blueprint series, we dive deep into survey data collected from over 1,5