The Hunt Backcountry Podcast · by Exo Mtn Gear

MM 287 | Your Questions + Hunt Stories w/ Jake

October 20, 2025·41 min·3 clips
Jake and his buddy simultaneously shoot two mule deer at 600 yards, but Jake misses his first shot and has to re-rack.
Jake returns to the podcast after nine months to share updates on his recent mule deer hunt, where he and a buddy doubled up at 600 yards. They discuss hunting ethics, gear recommendations for wet conditions, rifle prep for mountain goats, and tease the development of XO's new K4X lightweight pack.

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A short Monday Minute that keeps the hunt, the meat, and the company front and center.

This Monday Minute stays informal and keeps its focus tight. Listener questions, a catch-up with Jake, and a hunt story carry the episode, with the practical details doing most of the work.

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You want a short Monday Minute with Jake, a hunt story, and a calm take on social-media criticism.

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