The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing have quietly built one of the most trusted resources in backcountry hunting, and the numbers back it up — 747 episodes, a 4.9 rating, nearly 3,000 reviews. The show runs completely ad-free and sponsor-free, which is rare in the hunting podcast space and immediately noticeable in the tone. There is no product shilling, no awkward transitions into promo codes. Just two experienced mountain hunters talking about what they know. The scope is broader than you might expect from a backcountry-focused show. Yes, there is plenty of elk content, but they also cover mule deer, sheep, mountain goats, moose, bear, antelope, and caribou across multiple western states and Canadian provinces. Episodes range from quick 25-minute gear breakdowns to hour-plus deep conversations with guides, biologists, and everyday DIY hunters who send in their own stories. Speck and Huelsing founded Exo Mtn Gear, so they know packs and load-out planning inside and out, but they keep the show educational rather than promotional. Practical topics like nutrition during 10-day pack trips, physical training protocols, calling techniques for different terrain types, and state-by-state regulation changes make up the bulk of the content. Their searchable archive on the Exo website is a bonus — you can filter by species, state, or topic to find exactly the episode you need before your next hunt.