
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 industry experts to everyday listeners of the show. Your hosts, Steve & Mark, have decades of experience hunting the mountains for elk, deer, bear, antelope, sheep, mountain goats, moose, caribou, and m... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 789 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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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 mindset and physical approach to continue hunting remote backcountry wilderness, and e... 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 seams, zippers, and DWR breakdown impact performance. They also dive into satelli... more
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 30s. Chad shares his journey of transitioning from Eastern woods to Western big... 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 asks for game bag recommendations as he prepares to hunt black bear, elk, and de... more
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This is the best hunting podcast out there. No egos or BS. Top notch guests and deep questions. This will really up your game if you practice what you think will work for you.
I’ve enjoyed all of the conversations and deep dives this pod goes into. Love the nerding out aspect of all the in depth conversations that mark, Steve & guests bring to the show.
Being a hunter that started later in life I've found the podcast to be an invaluable resource in my journey as a hunter. There's an episode to answer every conceivable question hunters face, and I've grown leaps and bounds in my skills through using this resource. Thank you guys!
Love the no-nonsense style of this show. It’s just straight-forward, authentic hunting knowledge that can be applied to many different hunting styles. No fluff, just great content. Highly recommend.
Unbiased reviews based on real experience and not influenced by sponsor deals. The variety of guests cover all aspects of becoming not only a better hunter but a backcountry athlete.
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A candid, gear- and strategy-forward show focused on backcountry hunting across the West, featuring experienced hunters, guides, biathletes, and gear developers who share practical tactics, field stories, and mindset approaches. Episodes span long-form hunt narratives, expert roundtables, and gear discussions—covering packing meat, post-shot recovery, hydration, conditioning, and decision-making under pressure. A standout trait is its independence from traditional advertising, with a reputation for thoughtful questions, bias-free insights, and a strong emphasis on real-world prep and ethics in difficult mountain hunts.
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Recent guests on The Hunt Backcountry Podcast include:
1. Dan Jordan
2. Isaac Deuling
3. Brad Brooks
4. Ben Reynolds
5. Isaac Dueling
6. Andrew Casey
7. Paul Schommer
8. John Delony
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