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

In this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer listener questions about footwear for the Death Hike, their boot choice for early season archery elk hunting, how to find a quality used bow, and where to spend your budget on a rifle and optic combination...

Links for items/resources mentioned in this episode...
- Altra Timp: https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-timp-5-al0a85pe
- Topo Mtn Racer: https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3
- SuperFeet Hike Cushion: https://amzn.to/3PDhEt3
- SuperFeet Hike Support: https://amzn.to/4ctqwLI
- Injinji Liner Sock: https://www.injinji.com/shop/liner.html
- Mark's Tikka Build, Part 1 (2020): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-custom-tikka-rifle
- Mark's Tikka Build, Part 2 (2020): https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/suppressed-tikka-update

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MM 216 | Boots, Bow, & Rifles

If you are interested in hunting big game in Colorado in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak with John and Brandon from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. In this conversation, we answer your listener-submitted questions about CO's application season, the future of over-the-counter (OTC) hunting opportunities, the reintroduction of wolves in CO, and more.

Helpful CPW Links...
- https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/hunt.aspx
- https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/BigGame.aspx
- https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/commission.aspx
- https://www.youtube.com/@ColoradoParksandWildlife/videos

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452 | Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

"What questions do you have about selecting, purchasing, owning, and hunting with a suppressor?" That is what we asked our followers on Instagram. And we answer those listener-submitted questions today with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. We discuss current ATF wait times, including why some suppressors have been getting approvals in just a few days. We explain the pros and cons of using a Trust to purchase your suppressor. We explore if caliber-specific suppressors perform better than others, and a whole lot more...

Helpful Links...
- What Mark Learned About Suppressors for Hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/hunting-with-a-suppressor-lessons-learned
- Brandon's Previous Podcast Appearance: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/333
- SilencerCentral: https://www.silencercentral.com/
- ATF Wait Times: https://www.silencercentral.com/nfa-status/

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453 | Your Suppressor Questions Answered

In the final podcast before their annual Death Hike, Steve and Mark chat briefly about the last-minute forecast, the decisions they are making, and how they are feeling. They then answer listener-submitted questions about upcoming spring bear hunts, including game bags for bears, cross-contamination of trichinosis, timing to hunt spring bears for peak activity, and more...

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MM 217 | Spring Bear Qs & Final Death Hike Prep

Our guest on this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin, is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance, a tenured full Professor at California State University, and he has worked with elite athletes across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces...

...AND HE IS A HUNTER.

We speak with Andy to answer listener-submitted questions that combine his professional research with his practical experience as a hunter. Topics include...

- The health benefits of extended trips into the backcountry
- Training, nutrition, and supplementation strategies for hunting at higher elevations
- The absolute importance of your daily habits
- Why increasing your VO2 Max is one of the best things you can do for both performance and longevity
- How to know if the metrics from wearable devices (such as smartwatches) are reliable and beneficial
- Why exercise science is continually changing
- How to prioritize endurance vs strength
- And more...

RESOURCES
- https://www.andygalpin.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/drandygalpin/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3R2e3zYxWwIhMKV36Qhkw

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454 | Hunting & Human Performance with Dr. Andy Galpin

John Zombro of The Lifetime Athlete returns to the show, to answer your listener-submitted questions about Hunting with Health for a Lifetime. We discuss building good habits, balancing joint health with training progression, how to develop a strategy to train throughout the year without getting burned out or injured, the best way to train when you only have 30 minutes a day, and more...

John's Previous Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/411

Lifetime Athlete: https://thelifetimeathlete.com/

Exo Newsletter: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter

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455 | Hunt With Health, For A Lifetime (Part 2)

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.

Video, Photo, Gear Links, & More: https://exomtngear.com/2024-death-hike

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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.

Video, Photo, Gear Links, & More: exomtngear.com/2024-death-hike

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458 | 2024 Death Hike Recap (Part 2)

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

400 | Before the Hunt — An Adventure in New Zealand

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