The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

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: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

"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 Reflections02:59 — Insights from the Wild Sheep Society Expo06:13 — The Importance of Mental Toughness08:52 — Preparing for the Experience Challenge11:57 — Time Commitment for Hunting Challenges14:55 — Hunting After Wildfires18:00 — Safety in Burned Areas21:05 — Archery Gear Recommendations23:57 — Building Confidence in Archery26:55 — Experiencing the Thrill of the Hunt30:01 — 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: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 Mindset00:08:36 — Understanding Firearm Safety and Training in Canada00:14:01 — The Passion for Hunting and Connection with Nature00:18:48 — Experiences at SHOT Show and the Firearm Industry00:22:30 — Disconnecting from Technology and Finding Balance00:37:11 — Shifts in Training Demographics and Motivations00:40:03 — The Impact of Media on Perception and Fear00:45:11 — Reading Human and Animal Behavior00:46:50 — Heuristics in Reading Animals and People00:49:46 — Trusting Your Instincts in Hunting00:50:51 — The Two-Way Process of Reading00:53:23 — Mindset and Energy in Hunting00:55:32 — The Podcast Journey and Conversations01:01:01 — Success and Mindset in Hunting01:09:32 — Community and Collaboration in Hunting01:12:11 — Navigating Information Overload01:14:09 — Reflections on Hunting Seasons01:20:06 — Sharing Experiences in Hunting01:22:55 — 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: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 Experience00:05:37 — Historical Figures in Hunting00:08:14 — Understanding Mountain Lion Hunting Seasons00:11:19 — Oregon's Mountain Lion Quotas and Regulations00:15:25 — The Experience of Eating Mountain Lion00:17:23 — Aging and Sizing Mountain Lions00:19:49 — Targeting Areas for Mountain Lion Hunting00:24:47 — Calling Techniques and Setups00:29:01 — Placement and Visibility in Calling00:33:16 — Stealth and Approach of Mountain Lions00:36:38 — Equipment and Safety in Mountain Lion Hunting00:40:29 — Close Calls and Recovery Experiences00:42:54 — Vocalizations and Calling Strategies00:44:41 — Patience and Woodsmanship in Hunting00:46:29 — State Regulations and Costs for Mountain Lion Hunting00:50:24 — Overlooked Hunting Adventures The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

In this episode, a listener of the show, Caleb, shares his journey into sheep hunting in Alaska, detailing his first successful solo hunt. He discusses the challenges he faced, including planning, logistics, and the importance of hydration and nutrition. Caleb reflects on the emotional aspects of the hunt, the thrill of spotting and taking a legal ram, and the physical demands of packing out. "I was ready to get out." Caleb's Self-Filmed Hunt Video — https://youtu.be/-pZ3PxHc7iA The Experience Challenge — https://exomtngear.com/challenge CHAPTERS... 00:02:19 — Caleb's Background and Move to Alaska00:07:26 — First Sheep Hunt Experience00:10:30 — Planning the Successful Sheep Hunt00:18:40 — The Hunt Begins: Setting Up Camp00:24:06 — Challenges of Solo Hunting and Water Management00:32:06 — The Opener: Anticipation and Illness00:37:51 — Spotting the Legal Ram00:45:47 — The Moment of Truth: Taking the Shot00:50:10 — Reflections on the Accomplishment01:02:21 — Packing Out: The Reality of the Journey01:08:55 — Final Thoughts and Takeaways The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast