If you are interested in hunting big game in New Mexico in 2024, or beyond, this episode is for you. We speak directly with the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish to understand how to hunt in New Mexico, and also answer your listener-submitted questions about their application process, updates on species, changes in regulations, and more.

Resources for this episode...
- New Mexico Department of Game & Fish: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/
- Historical Harvest Report: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/harvest-reporting-information/
- Draw Odds Report: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/applications-and-draw-information/how-new-mexico-draw-works/
- Hunter Education: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/
- Employment: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/enforcement/career-advancement/

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441 | New Mexico Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

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

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Sports

Having the right footwear is the most important gear decision you can make as a backcountry hunter. And it is also one of the most difficult pieces of gear to get right.

In this in-depth conversation, Steve & Mark discuss what they have learned over the past decade+, as they have hiked and hunted in dozens of footwear brands, models, and styles, over thousands of miles, in many states, and through all seasons and conditions.

What they have learned is that much of the common wisdom about ‘the best boot for hunting’ is dead wrong...

VIDEO & MORE INFO: https://the-experience-project.com/the-best-hunting-boot-is-wrong/

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466 | The Best Hunting Boot (Isn't What You Think It Is) — The Experience Project

Welcome to The Experience Project. In this episode, Steve & Mark explain the vision for The Experience Project and how it will change the podcast over the next several months.

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast isn't changing permanently, and we will continue to include listener stories, industry guests, and more types of episodes in the future, but The Experience Project will take over the podcast as a focused series for the next few months.

In addition to the podcast, The Experience Project will include a new website, new video content, new hunt films, and more.

Stay tuned for the full launch of The Experience Project. If you want to make sure you don't miss it, sign up at https://exomtngear.com/newsletter

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465 | The Experience Project

Join Steve and Mark for an unscripted discussion about the Experience of Backpack Hunting. Why they do it. What it means to them. And why it is such a valuable pursuit. Although this conversation isn't filled with tangible takeaways, we hope it inspires you to get out and experience an adventure unlike any other.

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MM 225 | The Experience of Backpack Hunting

As a trained engineer and experienced outdoorsman, Rydell Reinbold often modified the gear he used for hunting. Then he started designing and producing his own gear, for his own needs. And, eventually, he founded Aziak Equipment to share his work with other hunters. Today, Rydell is the owner, designer, and sole operator at Aziak.

We speak with Rydell about the Aziak backstory, his current products, and the future of Aziak. We discuss his current ultralight tripod and head, the limitations of ultralight tripods, the balance of weight vs features, and much more.

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- https://www.instagram.com/aziakequipment/
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464 | Aziak Equipment, Ultralight Tripods, and More with Rydell Reinbold

Steve & Mark answer your listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute episode. They discuss choosing ultralight vs choosing comfort, the best (and worst) ways to save pack weight,  how to spend money on gear upgrades, selecting a quilt, and some deeper or more philosophical thoughts on the debatable importance of gear in general.

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441 | New Mexico Game & Fish (Your Questions, Misconceptions, and More...)

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