{"podcast":{"title":"The Hunt Backcountry Podcast","slug":"the-hunt-backcountry-podcast-431193","podcast_index_feed_id":431193,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/huntbackcountry/feed.xml","website_url":"https://huntbackcountry.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1310813/hb-podcast-logo-1400.jpg","author":"by Exo Mtn Gear","episode_count":649,"summary":"Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. No advertisers or sponsors, no fluff, no BS. We discuss tactics, strategies, gear, hunt stories, and more — featuring a wide variety of guests, from industry experts to everyday listeners of the show. Your hosts, Steve & Mark, have decades of experience hunting the mountains for elk, deer, bear, antelope, sheep, mountain goats, caribou, and more. While this podcast is 100% independent and free from advertising or sponsorship, it is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear, which we own and operate. Exo’s mission is to build the best backcountry hunting pack systems available, provide the best service possible, and do it all right here in the USA. Learn more at: https://exomtngear.com/ Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com. Or visit the searchable archive of all podcast episodes we have published over the past decade at: https://exomtngear.com/podcast. Thanks for listening! —Steve & Mark","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:18:40.057020+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast-431193"},"episode":{"title":"588 | Overcoming Obstacles on Difficult Hunts (Expert Roundtable)","slug":"588-overcoming-obstacles-on-difficult-hunts-expert-roundtable","published_at":"2026-07-15T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast-431193/588-overcoming-obstacles-on-difficult-hunts-expert-roundtable","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast-431193","url":"https://huntbackcountry.podbean.com/e/588/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s628cewutaw8nm86/588.mp3","summary":"Every experienced backcountry hunter knows that it isn’t a question of if you will face an obstacle on your hunt, but when that difficulty is coming. Whether it’s a sudden mountain storm, a blown stalk, unexpected hunting pressure, or a target animal that seemingly disappears into thin air, the true separator between success and failure isn't your gear—it's your mindset. In this second episode of our 2026 Expert Roundtable series, we sit down with veteran hunters Nate Simmons, Brad Brooks, Ben Reynolds, and Isaac Deuling to break down the mental game of backcountry hunting. The guys pull back the curtain to discuss past struggles and the mindset they use to stay in the game when things go wrong. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Brad Brooks on why tomorrow is always better than today, how to build confidence through experience, and the \"hunting superpower\" of tuning out digital distractions. Ben Reynolds on the power of processus desiderus (loving the process), why \"hard\" is just a mental construct, and why the offseason is the right place to test your mental limits. Isaac Deuling on a guide’s golden rule: never plant a \"seed of negativity,\" and how to maintain group morale when the elements or the animals refuse to cooperate. Nate Simmons on recognizing when a devastating situation is actually a \"prerequisite to success,\" and how to force yourself to make the best decision instead of the easiest one. Whether you are gearing up for a grueling solo backpack hunt or heading into the wilderness with a partner, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom that will reshape how you react when things don't go your way. All Roundtable Episodes: https://exomtngear.com/roundtable The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Si…","meta_description":"Every experienced backcountry hunter knows that it isn’t a question of if you will face an obstacle on your hunt, but when that difficulty is coming. Whet…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3265,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast-431193/episodes/588-overcoming-obstacles-on-difficult-hunts-expert-roundtable/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast-431193/588-overcoming-obstacles-on-difficult-hunts-expert-roundtable.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}