The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

by Exo Mtn Gear

Elk

Hunting Gear

Big Game Licensing

Deer

Wildlife Management

Antelope

Grizzly Bears

Preference Points System

Backcountry Hunting

Wyoming Game & Fish Department

Blue Sheep

Hunting

Wildlife Crossing Projects

Winter Wildlife Impact

SHOT Show

Alaska

Preparation Techniques

Nepal

Himalayas

K4 Pack

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

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	760	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsHealth & FitnessWilderness

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Latest Episodes

MM 305 | New Schedule, Plus more on Safety, Shooting, & Scopes

Steve & Mark announce a new schedule for the Monday Minute episodes and a new series coming to the podcast soon. They also dive into listener questions about their archery shot sequence, use of the K4 Quick-Release Rifle Carrier, choosing between Fir... more

Today • 42 min

575 | Mental Skills to Master the Mountains

In this episode, mental performance expert Ben explains how hunters can master their "interior world" to overcome pressure and fatigue on demanding backcountry hunts. By breaking down complex psychological concepts, like the CBT triangle and the ABC ... more

8 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 23 min

YouTube

MM 304 | Scouting vs Hunting, Rifle Trends, and Backcountry Rescue

Steve & Mark discuss listener questions about a 5-day elk hunt strategy (scouting, hunting, and packing), what they do for rescue plans and logistics on remote adventure hunts, their experience with Spartan Precision bipods, how they think about choo... more

6 Apr 2026 • 36 min

YouTube

574 | Building the Mountain Hunter: Physiology, Foundations, and the 20-Week Training Plan

John Frieh from Evoke Endurance joins us to discuss a new 20-week training plan, developed in collaboration with Scott Johnston, specifically designed for the unique demands of backcountry hunting. The conversation explores the physiological foundati... more

1 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 28 min

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Andy Galpin

Sports performance and mindset expert

Independent/Health and Performance expert

Episode: MM 302 | Bears, Bivvies, Practice Questions & More...

Josh Kuntz

Backcountry hunter discussing personal journey with hip replacement and related experiences

Boise, Idaho-based hunter

Episode: 571 | New Hip, Late AZ Elk, & More with Josh Kuntz

Fred Bear

Influential figure in archery and hunting, known for his contributions to bowhunting.

Episode: 567 | Calling, Hunting, & Eating Mountain Lions

John Day

Historical figure and hunter associated with early American fur trade and exploration.

Episode: 567 | Calling, Hunting, & Eating Mountain Lions

Caleb Hessler

Listener of the show and solo sheep hunter from Alaska

Episode: 566 | 10-Day Solo Sheep Hunt in Alaska

Russell Sheets

A young hunter who started big game hunting at a young age, sharing his experiences and lessons learned during a recent hunt.

Episode: 565 | DIY Elk in CO with Llamas (A Listener Story)

Joey Klutsch

Master guide and outfitter in Alaska

Joey's Guide Service

Episode: 564 | Mountain Hunting with Master Guide, Joey Klutsch

Bjorn Dihle

Lifelong hunter and conservation advocate

Freelance writer and conservationist

Episode: 563 | Finding & Protecting Alaska with Bjorn Dihle

Ryan Hevers

An avid mountain hunter from Southern Interior of British Columbia, with a background in firearms and a passion for harvesting game.

Episode: 558 | DIY Mountain Goat Hunt in Coastal British Columbia

Hosts

Steve Speck

Co-host of The Hunt Backcountry Podcast; focuses on backcountry hunting, gear discussions, and field strategy.

Mark

Co-host and primary host alongside Steve; drives show structure, gear conversations, and hunting narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings

Workout episode
Thought the level of detail was great. Appreciate the forward thinking from both you and Steve to help us all get better and have better hunts as a result!
Apple Podcasts
5
Honey_Badger921
United States11 days ago
Great info
I’m new to all of this, I’m trying to get into elk hunting and have learned a lot from this show and YouTube videos. Ive personally never been and have met some guys on facebook who are willing to let me tag along to experience the hunt without actually hunting. Wanting to learn a lot before I try taking an elk. So for now planning on just going to see how it all works and help pack meat. Just got my k4 5000 and wow it’s great. Holes weight great and comfortable
Apple Podcasts
5
Cole deatherage
United Statesa month ago
They're both just normal guys who talk about relevant things. I've learned so much and am still picking up new things. Newer to backcountry hunting and this one is the best.
Audible
5
Anonymous
United Statesa month ago
Great podcast
Good information, entertaining, Steve welcome to the kidney stone life. Wait till you have to pass one on the a back country elk hunt
Apple Podcasts
5
Stallion6.4
United Statesa month ago
Great content
Thanks for all the unbiased information!
Apple Podcasts
5
DrewAZ18
United States2 months ago

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Audience appreciates down-to-earth dialogue and absence of sponsor-driven rhetoric.

Listeners praise the show for its practical, unbiased gear info and real-world hunting tips.

Many comments highlight high-quality gear discussions and informative guests.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#20	United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#5	Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#162	United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#224	Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#69	Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#171	Italy/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MM 302 | Bears, Bivvies, Practice Questions & More...

Q: Do you think the warmer than normal winter weather will impact the emergence, timing, or quality of spring bear season?

While they don't claim to be bear biologists, the hosts suspect warm winters could alter food sources and bear activity timing, suggesting bears may emerge earlier and be more concentrated in food-rich pockets, which in turn affects hunter planning and access.

573 | Everyday Habits for Hunting Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin

Q: How should someone approach sleep in the months leading up to a demanding backcountry mission?

Aim for a consistent sleep schedule, optimize pre-sleep patterns, and minimize late-day stimulants; focus on consistent wake/sleep timing and simple routines rather than a lengthy nightly regimen.

573 | Everyday Habits for Hunting Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin

Q: What should be the top priority for someone preparing for a sheep hunt?

Identify and strengthen your biggest performance anchor—whatever weakness would most likely derail the hunt—and address it first, then layer in other areas like sleep, nutrition, and mindset in a structured, month-by-month plan.

MM 303 | Health, Hot Tents, & Tripod Choices

Q: Matt asked about moving from archery to rifle hunting and considering tripods within a $300 budget for both the tripod and the head. What would be a practical recommendation?

For a $300 budget, a lightweight ASIAC Backcountry Lite tripod paired with a compatible ball head or a Ridgewarden-style head from Wiser Precision provides a strong balance of weight, stability, and versatility for both glassing and shooting. If prioritizing glassing, a ball head like the Aziac Backcountry light ball head paired with the tripod works well; for shooting, a ball-tilted head such as the Ridgewarden offers solid performance. The key is choosing a system that allows close mounting to the magazine and a level head for stable aiming, while staying within budget.

MM 303 | Health, Hot Tents, & Tripod Choices

Q: What are your thoughts on using hot tents in backcountry hunts, and in which scenarios would you consider them given climate and terrain constraints?

Hot tents can be beneficial for drying gear in wet, miserable days, but they introduce complexity and time—packing, setting up, gathering wood, and tearing down. For mobile, fast-paced hunts, they're often unnecessary; in base-camp or less mobile scenarios they can make sense, especially in truly cold or wet environments where drying gear and staying warm outweigh the overhead. Overall, the hosts prefer strategies that don't rely on a stove when moving daily and emphasize planning and layering instead.

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1. Andy Galpin
2. Josh Kuntz
3. Fred Bear
4. John Day
5. Caleb Hessler
6. Russell Sheets
7. Joey Klutsch
8. Bjorn Dihle

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