Finding Backcountry Podcast
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsLessons, discussions, and hunts about the journey of Finding the Backcountry
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Chris the Muledragger
March 20, 2024 14:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBChris aka the muledragger on Instagram joins the podcast. Chris has one of the most incredible mule pack strings that he's been fine tuning for decades. He jumps on to tell the story of how he got into dragging mules around the backcountry and how he uses them now. Enjoy! Instagram: @thehuntian @muledragger @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Wyatt Mcevoy - Once In A Lifetime
March 12, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBWyatt was the lucky winner of one of the Hunt Expo Bison permits in 2023. He jumps on to tell the story of hunting with my brother and killing an absolute GIANT bison after the hunt catches them by surprise and isn't as easy as they thought it might be. Enjoy! Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer @wyattmcevoy Email: [email protected]
Jeremy Dugger - Bowhunting Statistics
February 23, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBDustin and Jeremy meet up at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo to discuss some telling statistical data Jeremy has been gathering at his archery shop over 5+ years and more than 500 data points. Fixed blade vs. Mechanical. Bow poundage. Shot distance. Wound percentage. We discuss all the major hot button topics with data to back up the numbers. Enjoy! *One of the few episodes with an "ad" or promo code. Gulo Outdoors was kind enough to offer their booth space for the podcast. It was t...
Two Bucks Podcast
January 25, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBDustin was recently a guest on the Two Bucks Podcast. Topics include business, entrepreneurship, social media, and content production. Enjoy!
2024 Hunt Application State Breakdown
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThis is a solo episode. I clean up some information about The Huntian. Then I breakdown each of the western states I apply for and how I look at each state. Enjoy! Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer Email: [email protected]
Introducing: THE HUNTIAN
January 01, 2024 15:46 - 1 hour - 84 MBHappy New Year! With the new year comes the excitement of change and something new or just being a better version of ourselves. The Huntian is a collective content mothership brought to hunters with a rare perspective. The Huntian content will be 100% unsponsored and unbiased. The Huntian will bring a fresh outlook to the world of hunting, opposite many of the mainstream companies and influencers especially. Dustin and Jason meet up during the holidays to discuss The Huntian. Oh, and Dusti...
Jeremy Dugger - Trophy Buck Hunting
December 12, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBSettle in for a rare 2+ hour podcast with Jeremy Dugger, a trophy mule deer hunter and great friend. Dugger goes through his perspective on trophy hunting, tactics, and some stories. Enjoy! Instagram: Dugger - @muleymojo Dustin - @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Hunt Recap & How To Be Successful Applying For Tags
December 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBJason does an epic smash and grab on a late season archery elk hunt. He recaps the story of stalking into 35 yards of a 360"+ bull for hours before getting a shot. And gives some tips on recovering a bull that's hit less than perfectly. We also finish up with some pro tips for success going into an application season. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @hubba_3 @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast @backpacklogistics X (Twitter): @thehuntian Email: [email protected] or dusti...
Idaho OTC Tag Breakdown
November 27, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBDecember 1 is when the chaos begins! Idaho opens up their "not over the counter" deer and elk tags for non residents. You will want to listen to this to have the best chance at getting a tag. Enjoy! Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @backpacklogistics Email: [email protected]
Epic Outdoors - Muleys Matter X Backpack Logistics
November 20, 2023 13:55 - 1 hour - 109 MBDustin jumps on with Jason, Adam and the Epic Outdoors Crew to discuss the Muleys Matter movement, including the Backpack Logistics donation of 5 days of backpack meals. Enjoy! Instagram: @teambackcountry @epic_hunts @muleys_matter @dustinwittwer @jason_muley_carter Email: [email protected]
Robby Denning - Utah Mule Deer Proposals
November 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBRobby Denning joins me from the Rokcast. We discuss the proposed changes to some of the southern Utah deer hunting units. Various changes to certain units include APR (antler point restrictions), shortened season dates, and weapon restrictions. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast @rokslide @robbydenning Email: [email protected]
Hunt Series 3 - Saving Lives and Killing Bears
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBJason joins the podcast, briefly, before he is called out to save a life as a paramedic. We chat about the season to this point. Jason has been hunting and guiding down in southern Nevada and Utah. I wrap up my deer hunt turned bear hunt. We discuss the state of deer hunting in Wyoming. Jason still has a late season archery elk hunt to end his season. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Hunt Series 2
September 14, 2023 15:03 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThe calm before the storm hits. Hunting season is here. I make last minute preparations before taking off to chase mule deer (and elk) in my home state of Wyoming. But first, a work trip to New Mexico. I get my first taste of a sharps rifle. We talk about the 25 saum. Enjoy and good luck!
Kenneth Thrall - Even More Mule Deer!
August 24, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBKenneth and Dustin jump on the podcast as they drive to scout for mule deer. They discuss tactics Kenneth used to kill an absolutely ancient mule deer last season, his best buck to date. Kenneth explains how much time goes into scouting and killing a big mule deer. Enjoy! Use code "podcast" on www.backpacklogistics.com for a 20% discount! Instagram: @kenneththrall @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @backpacklogistics @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected] dustin...
Scott Thompson - More Mule Deer!
August 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBScott is a certified big buck killer. We dive into some Q&A questions from followers on social media. Some topics include hunting big bucks in October, how to find big mule deer, long range rifle shooting, and other pro tips to killing big mule deer. Enjoy! Use code "podcast" for 20% off at www.backpacklogistics.com Reach out on Instagram! @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @scotty_thomps @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Hunt Series 1
August 10, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBThe Hunt Series podcasts are back! If you didn't follow along last year, this series is typically solo with Dustin diving deep into his specific hunts, scouting trips, gear setup and breakdown, etc. Follow along this year as Dustin puts a big, Wyoming mule deer buck at the top of his priority list, mostly because he didn't draw any tags! Enjoy! Backpack Food: www.backpacklogistics.com @backpacklogistics on Instagram Reach Dustin: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podc...
Travis Hobbs - Finding and Killing Big Mule Deer
August 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis episode Travis and Dustin dive into pre-season scouting, current winter affects, new gear, and finding and hunting big, mature mule deer. Enjoy! Use code "podcast" at www.backpacklogistics.com to get 20% your custom meal order! Reach out on Instagram: @dustinwittwer @backpacklogistics @teambackcountry @ntrlbrnhunter Email: [email protected]
South Cox
July 18, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThis episode is from a couple months ago when we met in Riverton, WY for the Wyoming Bowhunters Association annual meeting. South and I discuss Stalker Stickbows, elk hunting, Nevada leftover tags, mule deer hunting, and what we need to do going forward for hunting. Enjoy! Reach out: @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry @stalkerstickbows Email: [email protected]
Trophy Hunting, Upcoming Hunt Plans, & Preseason Scouting Tactics
July 10, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBDustin gets tuned up on a White Monster and calls his brother, Jason. They chat about upcoming hunt plans (or lack thereof), how trophy hunting would solve a lot of problems, and how they go about scouting for upcoming hunts. Let us know your opinion at the channels below. Enjoy! We sponsor our own show with our Backpack Logistics backpack food business. Consider us for all your backpack food needs! Website: www.backpacklogistics.com Instagram: @backpacklogistics @dustinwittwer @teamba...
Derik Henderson - Patience & Persistence
February 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBDerik is one of the best big buck killers I know. We sit down and discuss how to hunt big mule deer outside the box of normal tactics. Derik specializes in finding and killing big bucks in unsuspecting places that others may overlook. Derik will do anything it takes to get it done, whether it's 8 miles deep in the backcountry, or 200 yards from the nearest road. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @dustinwittwer @backcountrymulies (Derik) @teambackcountry @finding.backcou...
Hunt Application Strategy
February 06, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBHunting the best tags possible each year requires a plan. I go through my thought process and what plan I have in place as I apply for hunts each year. I also breakdown each western state that I apply for, explain my goals in each state, and what to expect. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast
Wyoming Elk Breakdown
January 26, 2023 17:39 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThis episode dives into the state of Wyoming hunting applications and changes, specifically focusing on Wyoming elk. Enjoy! You can support the show by shopping at Backpack Logistics for all your backpacking food needs this year, starting with your spring bear or shed hunting trips! Go to www.backpacklogistics.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @backpacklogistics
Marlon Holden & Gray Light App
January 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBMarlon Holden joins to discuss his new Gray Light bowhunting mule deer app. This app is for mule deer bowhunters looking for an edge. It's a centralized location for a pile of information about bowhunting mule deer. Enjoy!
NV Elk Hunt Story & Catch Up with Corey Beckendorf
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 187 MBCorey and I jump on to catch up and tell the story of my late season NV bull elk hunt. If you want to skip to the elk hunting story, jump to the 20 minute mark. I explain how I got the tag and how much time I had to prepare. I go through all the logistics of a late season hunt. I walk through the night I spotted my bull, finding and killing him the next day. We chat long range shooting and bullet terminal performance. Enjoy! Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry...
Backcountry Gear & Tag Q&A
December 16, 2022 16:12 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBI roll a solo episode on my drive home from work answering some of the questions asked on social media. Topics include over the counter tags, burning points, gear and more. Enjoy!
Killing Big Late Season Bull Elk
November 23, 2022 12:10 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBStephen Rosso joins the podcast for a break from mule deer to talk about killing big bulls late season. Stephen has chased big bulls late season with his horses here in Wyoming. We chat about scoring bull elk. We also chat about migration vs true late season bull elk hunts. Dustin explains the almost once in a lifetime Nevada bull elk tag he has coming up too! Enjoy. Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @rosso_wyo @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Mule Deer Q & A
November 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe jump back into the podcast with our favorite topic, mule deer! I answer questions from the social media pages about mule deer hunting and tactics. I share some of the lessons I've learned this year and the past mistakes I've made. Enjoy! Instagram: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @backpacklogistics Email: [email protected]
Guess Who’s Back...Back Again!
November 09, 2022 15:21 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome back episode! It's been an incredible fall hunting (mostly mule deer) in Colorado and Wyoming. I catch everyone up on my fall shenanigans, break down where the podcast is going, and general welcome back! This episode I ask for your feedback about the podcast. Please listen and message or email your thoughts! I'm back baby! IG: @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @backpacklogistics Email: [email protected]
Kifarucast Episode with Aron Snyder
July 18, 2022 16:07 - 1 hour - 122 MBI was a guest on Kifarucast with my good buddy, Aron Snyder. Aron is the owner of Kifaru International, the premium backpack line. Aron has forgotten more about backpacking and backpack food than most know. Aron and I chop up the business idea for Backpack Logistics and how it came to be. Enjoy! Instagram: @kifaru_intl @aron_snyder @backpacklogistics @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Kyle Kamp with Valley to Peak Nutrition
July 08, 2022 16:37 - 1 hour - 96 MBThis was a very uncovering episode with Kyle Kamp from Valley to Peak Nutrition. We discuss all things backpack food nutrition and theory. Kyle is clearly a bank of knowledge on how food works with our bodies, what to pack and why, and how to maximize physical performance on long backcountry hunts. We discuss how this will integrate with our new custom meal business, Backpack Logistics, that allows you to build a full day's worth of food. Enjoy! Websites: Valley to Peak: www.v2pnutrition.c...
BACKPACK LOGISTICS - Hike More, Worry Less
June 23, 2022 20:41 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBThe long sabbatical from the show was for good reason. Jason and I have been working on an all new shopping experience for backpackers and hikers. Backpack Logistics takes the stress and worry out of backpack food. Our website offers a custom meal kit builder for creating an entire day's worth of backpack food, built to your specs, and shipped to you ready to hike. It's a revolutionary way to order and prepare for a backpack trip. The custom meal builder will add up the total calories, wei...
Hunt Series 2: Application Season
April 01, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBWe are in the middle of application season! Here is my thought process as I navigate the western hunting states. Mule deer is top of my list. Listen to which states and species I eliminate from my application along with which season dates I strategically choose to maximize my mule deer hunts this year. I also mention a sneak peek into a side hustle I'll be launching soon. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Brady Miller - Backpack Gear Breakdown
March 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBBrady Miller joins the podcast to discuss his specialty, backpack hunting gear. Brady uses and abuses more gear than most in a hunting season. We breakdown his favorite picks going into this hunting season. Enjoy! Instagram: @brady_j_miller @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
1O0TH!! Special Guest and Q&A
March 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBWe made it! 100 episodes. It doesn't mean anything and took way too long to get here, but at the same time, I hope it's been valuable. To those who have been here since the beginning, thank you! To those just now finding us, thank you! I'm looking forward to 100 more. I finally call one of the guests I've been wanting on the show since I started it, my Dad. Floyd talks about hunting with me and Jason as kids, hunting with his dad and grandad growing up, and how the hunting game has changed....
Marc Smith - New Mexico Heartbreak
March 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBMarc joins the podcast again while at Western Hunting & Conservation Expo. We discuss his gut wrenching story chasing one of the biggest bucks of his life in New Mexico. He tells the whole story from finding the buck, to how he hunted the buck, and ultimately the mistakes is learned from and how he came away a better hunter. Enjoy! Instagram: @muleyslayer1 @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @backpacklogistics @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]
Mike Duplan
February 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMike Duplan is an authority on big mule deer. He lives and hunts in Colorado and has killed some monster bucks! Mike recently returned from a South African safari trip. We discuss the differences between hunting Africa and chasing mule deer here in the West. Mike breaks down the current state of mule deer hunting in Colorado and throughout the West. Enjoy! Instagram: @mikeduplan @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry Email: [email protected]
Jace Guymon - Utah Elk Breakdown
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBAn elk episode! You read that correctly. In an effort to bring well-rounded information, I felt compelled to offer some elk information. Jace is the perfect elk guest. He is an expert on Utah elk hunting. We breakdown the Utah application process, how the elk herds are doing, where to hunt big bulls, what seasons to hunt, and more! Enjoy! Instagram: @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @jgdsheds Email: [email protected]
Robby Denning: Hunting Big Mule Deer, The Stories
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBRobby is one of my favorite mule deer authorities! He has a wealth of big buck knowledge, including one of my favorite mule deer books: "Hunting Big Mule Deer". He also has a new book, specifically focusing on the mule deer stories of his original book, titled: "Hunting Big Mule Deer: The Stories." We spend a considerable amount of time breaking down the upcoming mule deer season and how Robby approaches his hunts. Enjoy! Instagram: @robbydenning @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer @finding....
2022 Hunt Series 1: Application Planning
February 04, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBHere we go! It's a new year and the beginning of the new Hunt Series 2022! The hunt series will be a yearlong update of my current mindset, planning phase, and/or upcoming hunt. I use the hunt series to breakdown my exact thought process as I navigate planning and applying for tags, preparing and executing hunts, and lessons learned. Please reach out with feedback or topics you want more information on. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email:...
Jeremy Dugger: Time, Trail Cams, & Tracking
January 31, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 158 MBMule deer junkies pay attention! Jeremy is a wealth of knowledge on big mule deer tactics, specifically low country bucks in tight cover. He breaks down some of his best experiences tracking big mule deer in tight trees. Jeremy has killed and been apart of killing some of the biggest bucks in New Mexico. Enjoy! Instagram: @muleymojo @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry Email: [email protected]
2021 Hunt Series Wrap-Up
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBI sit down to wrap up the 2021 Hunt Series that I left hanging mid season. I pickup with my Colorado mule deer hunt. Then move into my Wyoming mule deer hunt. Finally I discuss an epic late season NV bull elk hunt I joined my brother on. Hopefully you were able to get some value out of the Hunt Series. I plan to keep it going for 2022, along with episodes with valuable guests like always. Thanks for a great year of podcasting and enjoy the episode! Email: [email protected] Instagra...
HOWL with John Stallone
January 17, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBHunting is under attack. The time for action is now. John Stallone presents some of the threats facing hunting at the moment, with a call to action through HOWL organization. Please listen and follow the link below to act. Enjoy! HOWL: www.howlforwildlife.org Instagram: @howl_org
Re-Upload: 2021 Bow Setup
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBI accidentally uploaded the wrong episode back in August for episode 89 and never sent this episode out. I still thought there was some value for the episode as I go through my bow setup back in August. I received my Hoyt RX-5 Ultra about 10 days before my archery hunt and went through a full setup. Let me know what you think! @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry @dustinwittwer
Late Season Hunting for Big Bucks
November 02, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBTravis Hobbs joins the podcast to discuss hunting big mule deer in late season conditions. Travis talks about finding big bucks in a snow storm, when to be hunting when a storm is coming, and making the most of hunting in terrible conditions. We also discuss hunting nuances of social media and e-scouting. We discuss why you shouldn't be using a wide angle lens for your kill photo. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @ntrlbrnhunter Email: [email protected]
The Hunt Series 6: Bow Setup
September 02, 2021 13:02 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBLast minute archery setup! I discuss my bow setting up experience as I drive to my hunt. I would never recommend anyone put a bow together from scratch two weeks before a hunt, but for me it worked out. Ended up with an absolute killing machine as I head to the mountains in NV looking for a big ol' mule deer! Enjoy! Instagram: @finding.backcountry.podcast @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry Email: [email protected]
The Hunt Series 5: I'm Going Hunting!
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBMy luck has changed! Finding tags is what I do. A year that couldn't have looked any worse quickly turned into one of the busiest years, including an incredible NV mule deer tag in my pocket! Enjoy!
Lessons Learned Chasing Mule Deer
July 08, 2021 14:58 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBI was a guest on the Days In The Wild podcast with John Stallone, who has been a guest on the Finding Backcountry Podcast. We discuss some stories and lessons learned chasing mule deer. I appreciate John for having me on. Enjoy! Instagram: @finding.backcountry.podcast @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @johnstallone Email: [email protected]
The Hunt Series 4
June 28, 2021 15:17 - 35 minutes - 49 MBThis episode of the Hunt Series I give a race recap and my diet motivation. I also dive into upcoming scouting trips and a look into how I E-scout for upcoming hunts this fall. Last, I ask for prayers as my wife and I embark on a 15 hour total road trip with two kids under 5. Heaven help us!
The Hunt Series 3
June 23, 2021 12:01 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBBear hunt recap and my final thoughts going into my trail race. I sit down on my front porch (so I didn't wake the kids up) and give a last recap on how the bear hunt ended. Spoiler alert, I didn't get one and got owned. I also go through some of the gear I've been using and reviewing including the RRS Cinch, the Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 binos, and my Crispi Valdres. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @finding.backcountry.podcast @teambackcountry @backcountry_logistics Email: teambackcou...
The Hunt Series 2
June 15, 2021 14:46 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBWeekend shenanigans from the mountain chasing bears. I find a couple good bears that I just can't catch up to. This is an in-hunt update while driving to and from the mountain. I get a free lesson in how hard bears are to relocate and find. Enjoy! Instagram: @dustinwittwer @teambackcountry @finding.backcountry.podcast Email: [email protected]