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.

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)

We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.

Today, we are speaking with Caleb about his upcoming spring bear hunt in Idaho. As a regular guy from Texas, Caleb got some exposure to western hunting, then made some big life changes to allow him to start hunting the mountains. We discuss that background and then chat about the plan for his first western hunt, the upcoming spring bear adventure in Idaho.

Answering Caleb's previous questions on a Monday Minute episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/mm-171

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397 | Before the Hunt — Caleb's Spring Bear Adventure

Tanner joins us to tell the story of his elk hunt from this past fall. For his first elk season, Tanner was able to hunt archery and rifle seasons for elk in Montana. His experience involved a lot of ups and downs, lessons learned, and ultimately some luck that led to his success on his first elk hunt.

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398 | Elk Struggles, Surprises, and Success (A Listener Story)

Jakey is back! We finally had a chance to record the second episode of our new "Final Friday" series. Jake is joined by Mark to recap what they've been up to this past month and chat about the recent trip Jake made out to hang out Mark and his family, Hushin's "Brush for Bucks" event, Jake's rifle build, hunting plans for this 2023 season, future plans for the Final Friday Podcast, and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Brush For Bucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBmqi__0RIU
- Savage 110 Ultralight 6.5 PRC: https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577
- Berger 140 gr. Elite Hunter: https://bergerbullets.com/product/6-5-mm-140-grain-elite-hunter/
- Patriot Valley Arms Jet Blast: https://patriotvalleyarms.com/jet-blast-muzzle-brake/
- XLR Element 4.0 Magnesium Chassis: https://xlrindustries.com/products/element_4-0_magnesium_chassis
- Huntin' Fool: https://www.huntinfool.com/
- Mtn Gear Bipod: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Podcast of Steve and Mark's 2022 Bear Hunt: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/343

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Final Friday

FF 02 | Jake's Rifle Build, Hunt Apps & Plans, and the Future of Final Friday

Curt joins us to tell the story of his solo buffalo hunt on an Alaskan island, which he completed this past fall. This is obviously a very unique hunting opportunity and experience. The hunt story is not only entertaining, there are also lessons to be learned from Curt's experience.

Curt's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/257

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399 | Solo Buffalo Hunt in Alaska (A Listener Story)

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions about camping styles for elk hunting, if they have found a backpacking stove better than Jetboil, how to backpack and adjust your pack if you have a bad back, and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
- "BASE, SPIKE, OR BIVY?" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/217
- MTN Gear Bipods: https://www.mtngear.us/product/bipod
- Spartan ARCA Adapter: https://javelinbipod.com/products/classic-arca-adapter

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Monday Minute

MM 175 | Basecamp vs Spike Camp, Better Than Jetboil?, Bad Backs and Packs

We continue the "Before & After the Hunt" podcast series with people just like YOU... listeners of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will be speaking with everyday hunters as they plan and prepare for a specific hunt, and then we will have a follow-up episode after their hunt to hear how the hunt unfolded, the lessons they learned, and more.

Today, we are speaking Erik and Jason — two friends that are headed to New Zealand. They will be hunting numerous species in New Zealand, as well as spending some time exploring the country with the families. In this conversation we learn about their planning and preparation for the trip, what they are expecting out of the experience, and much more.

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400 | Before the Hunt — An Adventure in New Zealand

Steve & Mark answer your listener questions, including a follow-up about cooking dehydrated for freeze-dried meals in Zip-Loc bags, a free tool to find and compare rifle cartridges for your hunting goals, how to prepare for a sheep hunt, the best shelter choice for Alaska, and insuring your investment hunting gear against theft.

Resources mentioned in this episode...

- "A Wild Winter Sheep Hunt" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/396
- Free Training Program: https://exomtngear.com/train
- "Backwards Thinking & Ballistics" Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/393
- Cartridge Selection & Comparison Tool: http://www.hagueandsons.com/what-cartridge-should-you-be-shooting/
- Firearm, Optic, & Gear Insurance: https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms & https://collectinsure.com/guns/
- K4 PACK SYSTEMS: https://exomtngear.com/K4

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MM 176 | Gear Insurance, Cartridge Comparison, Sheep Prep

Cameron joins us to share the story of his successful backpack deer hunt from this past fall. Hunting his home state of California, Cameron had to overcome low deer density, pressure from hunters and outdoor recreationists, and more. Beyond the story of the hunt itself, Cameron shares some helpful insights from the success and struggles of his hunting journey over the years.

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401 | Backpacking for Bucks in California (A Listener Story)

As Steve & Mark head into the mountains for a spring bear hunt, they chat about the plan for the hunt and also answer your listener questions on spotting scopes, tripods, dehydrated meals, and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Spotting Scope Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbtGgKQnz0Y
- Swarovski ATS 65 25-50: https://sandsarchery.com/products/swarovski-ats-25-50wx65-hd-spotting-scope
- Carbon Fiber Center Tube for Slik 624/634: https://amzn.to/3MHUCAa
- Carbon Fiber Handle for Sirui VA-5: https://www.aziakequipment.com/product-page/carbonhandle

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MM 177 | Before Our Bear Hunt (Your Questions)

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting.  Join us for lively discussion on a variety of topics related to backcountry, big game hunting.  We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, and getting into the nitty-gritty of our gear lists and bow/rifle setups.  Contact us at anytime 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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