Great re-cap of Curtis' hunt, I have cut myself numerous times with the replaceable blade knives.  I carry my fixed blade now plus the replaceable blade knife.

Like Curtis I have literally listened to every Hunt Backcountry podcast.  This one was so good, I had to comment.  Full of great information! I could listen to Curtis tell stories around a campfire for hours!  He needs his own podcast.

This was a great listen, reminded me of listing to the elk nut

At just 60-years-young, Curtis continues to hunt hard. He is normally a listener of the podcast, but today he joins us as the guest — to tell us a story from his muzzleloader elk hunt this past fall. We discuss...

- Why he continues to hunt elk solo
- How he trains to be able to hunt the backcountry in his 60s
- How he stays motivated to hunt when the conditions are tough
- Simple ways he tracks and patterns elk when they are tough to find
- What led to him making a big mistake with a knife and how he cared for the injury
- Why he didn't seek immediate medical attention after a pretty serious wound
- How his home and family life contribute to his hunting
- And much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Error Precursors PDF: https://training.lbl.gov/ehs/training/assets/docs/Error-Precursors.pdf
- Mike Prevost Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/230

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392 | Solo Elk Success at 60 Years Old (A Listener Story)

Can you imagine taking snowmobiles hundreds of miles into the Alaskan wilderness and hunting bison? That would be the adventure of a lifetime! And that's the story that we get to hear about today. 

Kris and Mark join us to tell the story of their recent do-it-yourself Bison hunt in Alaska, which they completed with their friend Hunter.

Mark's Previous Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/335

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456 | A DIY Bison Hunt in Alaska

Steve & Mark are back from the Death Hike and resume answering your listener questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss the ethics of electronic rangefinder and scope systems, advice on skinning black bears, and how to toughen up your feet for the backcountry.

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter
- Bear Skinning Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or0VwjDIr1A
- Ethical Dilemma of a Bad Hit: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/the-hunting-ethics-of-a-bad-hit

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MM 218 | Electronics vs Ethics, Bear Skinning, & Tough Feet

Join Mark & Steve as they recap their 2024 Death Hike in the Grand Canyon. Hear about the plan for the hike, how they prepared, and ultimately, how the adventure unfolded.

Be sure to listen to Episode 458 to hear from 4 other participants of this year's Death Hike, and what they took away from the experience.

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457 | 2024 Death Hike Recap (Part 1)

Join Mark & Steve as they interview four participants of this year's Death Hike, to find out what each of them took away from the experience.

Be sure to also listen to Episode 457 where Steve & Mark recap the plan for the 2024 Death Hike in the Grand Canyon, how they prepared, and ultimately, how the adventure unfolded.

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458 | 2024 Death Hike Recap (Part 2)

Steve, Mark, & Jakey share some exciting announcements on upcoming Exo-related events, and also answer your listener questions about Death Hike gear, in-person events, getting sponsored in the hunting industry, create comfort gear items for the backcountry, and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Golf Tournament: jake(at)exomtngear.com
- Exo Warehouse Sale: https://forms.gle/x35kpJTVnMsmNNdy6
- Voltaren Pain Gel: https://amzn.to/3UoqJst
- HydroFlask Trail Series Bottle: https://amzn.to/3Uq9pU3

MM 219 | Exo Warehouse Sale, Golf Tournament, & Listener Questions

"I won the hunting lottery yesterday and saw I was a sole tag winner for a ram tag in a unit here in Colorado. I never thought it would happen!"

That is part of an email that we received from a podcast listener, Joe. Now, after the hunt, Joe joins us on the show to discuss how he prepared for this hunt. What he learned during the hunt. And how the ultimate success of harvesting his ram came to be.

This episode is both entertaining, and also informational for anyone who is planning a hunt that is for a new species, or in a new place.

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459 | Colorado Bighorn Sheep Hunt (A Listener Story)

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss when steep slopes are too steep, how to select a camp location when hunting near the top of the mountain, more follow-up on footwear from the Death Hike (and the use of trail running shoes for hunting), and how bear scouting and hunting is affected by the presence of elk and deer.

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MM 220 | How Steep Is Too Steep? Plus bear scouting, footwear choices, and more...

Today's episode tells the story of a special father-and-son hunt for Caleb, and his son, Clayten. This past fall, when Clayten was just 12-years-old, he was able to kill his first Dall Sheep in Alaska's Wrangell Mountains.

Not only is this a cool story, it is a great insight into hunting with youth. No matter the age of the hunter, or the species being pursued, there are lessons that can be learned about how to get youth involved in hunting as you listen to Clayten share his unique perspective on hunting in this podcast.

Clayten's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlaskanHooligans
Caleb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_trailboss

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460 | A 12-year-old's Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of topics related to hunting big game in the mountains. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, hearing the hunt stories of everyday hunters (including our podcast listeners), and getting into the nitty-gritty of backpacking gear, hunting gear, and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Thanks for listening!  — Mark & Steve

392 | Solo Elk Success at 60 Years Old (A Listener Story)

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