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The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Hosted by Steve, Mark

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast, hosted by Steve and Mark, covers backcountry hunting tactics, gear, hunt stories and expert interviews. It has 663 episodes published roughly every five days, with a median length near 58 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 2,957 ratings stands out.

Why brands sponsor The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

Engaged backcountry hunters with a near-perfect 4.9 Apple rating

  • Nearly 3,000 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 signal a loyal, high-trust audience.
  • Over 660 episodes on a steady semiweekly schedule give long-term visibility.
  • Guests and gear talk suit brands selling hunting, outdoor and fitness products.
Best forhunting and outdoor gear launchesbackcountry apparel and footwearnutrition and hydration products
Watch forThe show is owned by a gear brand and says it takes no outside sponsors, so the category must not compete with Exo's packs.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hunting & Shooting65%
Outdoors25%
Health & Fitness10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, expert roundtable, solo monologue
Tone
practical, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings count of 2,957 (band 1,000 to 5,000 implies 20,000 to 80,000 per episode), a show with 663 episodes, a consistent semiweekly cadence, and a host-owned gear brand promoting the show.
Audience asks aboutwhich backcountry pack and gear to buyhow to plan and execute a DIY elk or sheep hunthow to handle hunting setbacks, fitness and altitude
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
10%women
90%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Exo Mtn Gear
Categories promoted
hunting packs, backcountry gear
Affiliate links
No

The description states the show has no advertisers or sponsors and is owned and produced by Exo Mtn Gear, which is the show's publisher.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Hunting content involves killing game animals and some episodes cover bear defense, which may suit only adult audiences.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

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, moose, caribou, and…
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is a long-running show about backcountry hunting, produced by Steve and Mark and published on Podbean. The feed lists 663 episodes released about every five days, with recent episodes typically running 40 to 80 minutes. Topics include hunting tactics, gear reviews, hunt stories, expert roundtables and interviews with guests from across the industry.

The show is owned and operated by Exo Mtn Gear, a backcountry hunting pack maker, and its description states it accepts no advertisers or sponsors. Apple Podcasts shows 2,957 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, which indicates a highly engaged listener base. Listener estimates are approximately 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a figure derived from ratings rather than published data.

Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on that download range. Brands in hunting, outdoor and fitness categories may fit best, though the owner's own gear focus and no-sponsor policy should be considered before approaching.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hunt Backcountry Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

How much does The Hunt Backcountry Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The show's description states it currently has no sponsors.

What is The Hunt Backcountry Podcast about?

The show covers backcountry hunting tactics, gear, hunt stories and expert interviews. Hosts Steve and Mark have published 663 episodes on a semiweekly schedule.

How do I contact The Hunt Backcountry Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries should account for the show's gear-brand ownership.