Exo Journal — Rifle Hunting

Mark Huelsing
"FIRST" — An Idaho Youth Elk Hunt Film

"FIRST" — An Idaho Youth Elk Hunt Film

"We've dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of game, finding meaning and fulfillment in every hunt. As a father, there's nothing quite like witnessing your child experience that thrill for the first time. Watch as my son, Jackson, embarks on his first elk hunt, to notch his tag and make memories that will last a lifetime."

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The Ethical Dilemma of a Bad Hit — Keep Hunting or Notch Your Tag?

The Ethical Dilemma of a Bad Hit — Keep Hunting or Notch Your Tag?

We had been hunting hard for seven days, but no arrows had taken flight. With 45 minutes left of light, we spotted a great bull about a mile out. Like hungry coyotes, we quickly moved through the dense high desert to close the distance before nightfall. As the sun dipped into the horizon, we were presented with a great shot opportunity. We heard the arrow hit, watched the bull run off, and decided to give it time. After a frosty night, we picked up the blood trail, but couldn't find the bull. The search continued until we found ourselves with...

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Top 5 in 2023 — Our Most Popular Gear, Videos, & Podcasts

Top 5 in 2023 — Our Most Popular Gear, Videos, & Podcasts

As we wrap up 2023 we wanted to look back over the year and highlight our best-selling Exo products, the most listened-to Hunt Backcountry Podcast episodes, and the most-watched videos on our YouTube channel. These aren’t our hand-picked favorites, these are your favorites, based on the data...

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Mark Huelsing
Idaho Rifle Elk (and Deer) Hunt Recap

Idaho Rifle Elk (and Deer) Hunt Recap

Hear the recap of our recent rifle elk hunt in Idaho. In addition to sharing the full hunt story via podcast, Mark also shares some of the lessons he learned on this hunt, including how shelter choice affects hunting style, why you need to pair experience with intuition, and how to evaluate longer shot opportunities.

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