On this Monday Minute episode, Steve & Mark answer your listener questions. Today's topics include "Pro Staff" vs everyday hunters, and the value of influencers for Exo Mtn Gear. A listener asks about the true cost of hunting gear, and what to do when it feels like good gear is out of reach. One bowhunter asks about bow sight setup, how many pins are ideal, and is there any reason to shoot your bow at 85-yards (or further).

Come see us next week, January 12-14, at the Sheep Show in Reno, NV —  https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/convention

Budget-friendly gear lists, recommendations, and podcasts on the topic — https://exomtngear.com/search?q=budget

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MM 160 | "Pro" vs Public, True Cost of Hunting Gear, Archery at 85 Yards

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)

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...

Instead of answering listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute, we get a listener of the show on to today's podcast and ask them some questions. Patrick joins us to tell us about his recent experience putting together and completing his own version of a Death Hike. You'll hear about how he made his route, how he trained, how the hike went, what he learned, and what he hopes to accomplish in the future.

DIY Electrolyte Mix — https://www.v2pnutrition.com/single-post/diy-electrolyte-mix-for-training-in-the-backcountry

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MM 221 | A Listener's "Death Hike" Story

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

Serious mountain pursuits are demanding. Physically, mentally, and even emotionally. And as you gain experience and build confidence, you can push to new levels of adventure.

Experienced mountain hunter and all-around adventurer, Ben Reynolds joins us on today's podcast to talk about 5 attributes that he feels are critical for the mountain hunter...

- Mental Preparation
- Confidence
- Optimization
- Choices
- Decisive Action

These are attributes that Ben has developed over a decade of high-level activity in the mountains. In this conversation, we discuss each of these attributes, interwoven with examples from Ben's last hunting season, which included successful do-it-yourself solo sheep hunts for both Dall Sheep and Rocky Mountain Bighorn.

Ben's Previous Podcast Episode: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/408

Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_reynolds_ak/

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461 | How to Thrive on Mountain Hunts (with Ben Reynolds)

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

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