Hunt the World

On this weeks episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Alex Wallis and Kurt Rutter. Kurt and Alex are reps for the cutting edge hunting clothing brand Canis, a recent partner of Rolling Bones. They talk about their experiences in getting introduced to the gear, their intensive care for quality, and the guys explore every rabbit hole along the way.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World Brian and Brad are joined by Shay McGowan. Shay shared his experiences with us regarding his polar bear hunt. He clues us in on some of the breathtaking sights, amazing people, and adrenaline of hunting polar bears by dogsled! If you've written off polar bear hunting because of the cold like Brad, this episode might just change your mind.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad are joined by Dr. Pat Stuart from North Carolina. Pat is Rolling Bones Advisor as well as an avid adventure enthusiast. He shares his experience hunting Rhonda Ibex in Spain this spring. His hunt was only half the adventure as he describes some of the amazing sights he got to visit on his international trip, and what you need to know before booking this hunt.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Bill Eastman. Bill was one of two lucky hunters to draw a 2025 Custer State Park Bighorn Sheep Tag in South Dakota. Bill discusses his plans for his once in a lifetime sheep hunt. He also spent 30 years as a game warden and habitat biologist, he shares some of his stories from the field in a long career of conservation work.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad are joined by Aaron and Braydin from the RBO Home Office. With draw results coming in across the west the guys talk what to do when you DON'T draw a tag. They talk OTC hunts, Landowner Vouchers and Auction tags across the west and how to get a tag even when the draws don't go your way.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors Brian and Brad are joined by Dylan Stein and Ben Kreifels at the Rolling Bones Home Office. They discuss how our application season has been going, and some of the great tags members have drawn this year. As well as the benefits of doing applications with Rolling Bones.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors Brian, Brad, Aaron and Noah discuss the event the home office held this past weekend; the 4th annual Argali Club Shooting School. They discuss how the event went and the activities partaken in by the group; whether is was the 5 star dining or the wide variety of shooting events. It was a weekend to remember.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad are once again joined by Zach Logan and Aaron Fredlund. Zach and Aaron share close to 40 years of experience guiding horseback adventures across canada for species such as Stone Sheep, Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail, Black Bears and Inland Grizzlies. Together they answer some of our most common questions regarding horseback hunting and provide insight into how you can enhance your next horseback adventure.

On this part 2 of last week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Aaron Fredlund and Zach Logan, Aaron and Zach provide valuable insight as longtime guides and outfitters towards the conversation. They provide some of their favorite questions they've been asked as guides and how they help provide realistic expectations to clients looking for the adventure of a lifetime.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Zach Logan and Aaron Fredlund. They have a conversation about what questions you should be asking your outfitter before going on a guided hunt. Zach and Aaron provide valuable insight from an outfitters perspective, and reference questions they've been asked in the past and what they want to hear from their hunters before a hunt to maximize the quality of their experience.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors Brian and Brad discuss spring bear hunting. They discuss topics such as which species to hunt, different types of hunts, and the pros and cons of the bear hunts Rolling Bones offers. They discuss coastal yacht/boat hunts, spot and stalk mountain hunting, and baited hunts from Minnesota to the Arctic Circle.

On today's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors Brian and Brad discuss their future hunt plans and hunts that they keep on their "Waitlist". These are hunts that might not be in your long term plan but hunts that might be looked at on more of an opportunity basis.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian, Brad and Aaron answer questions regarding the differences in you Rolling Bones membership and how to get the most out of your membership. They also discuss the benefits of becoming a Platinum member and how our premium concierge service can affect your experience on a guided hunt.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Aaron and Ben. They discuss draw odds and application strategies in the ever changing landscape of elk hunting in Montana and Wyoming. They discuss how Rolling Bones helps their members in these states and why you should get your application strategy started today.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian, Brad and Aaron discuss transporting wild game meat on trophy hunts. Where you can, where you can't and how to do it. They also discuss some of their favorite meats they've tasted in their experience hunting around the world. Brian also dives into meat science and how to make the most of the meat you can get home. Thank you Jacob Davidson for the great questions!

On this week's Episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad discuss questions to ask your outfitter or agent before booking a hunt. The main topics include why you should or shouldn't book a combo hunt. As well as when and where to book hunts with trophy fees.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Aaron Fredlund as they discuss the hot topic of Bullet Calibers for big game hunting. Brian and Brad share different views from Aaron, they discuss why they have their sentiments and how their sentiments differ.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Aaron Fredlund as they discuss the value of shooting schools on a hunt. Aaron brings a unique perspective as a long time outfitter and guide, and he provides insights as to why being a great shot can make you and your guides hunt more enjoyable.

On this Weeks Episode of Hunt the World, Brad and Brian are joined by Aaron Fredlund. The guys recap their experiences hunting across Mexico and give some tips on choosing the right outfitters and what you should expect on a Sonora hunt. For Aaron this is especially fresh on the mind as he returned from mexico with a 201" Monster Mexico Muley yesterday.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Eric Skvang and Braydin Eastman from the Rolling Bones Outdoors home office join Brad and Brian to discuss their outlooks for the 2025 applications and booking season. Braydin gives insight on correlations between adventures and applications as well as discussing strategies for this year and the future. Eric gives some insight into outfitter and client expectations and covers some available hunts for 2025.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World, Brian and Brad are joined by Justin and Blake Kramer. With application season on the forefront of everyone's mind and states around the country starting their 2025 application seasons. The guys talk about why now is the perfect time to start building points and applying for big game hunts.

This week's episode is a tribute to long time host and producer of Hunt the World; Bryan "Bleep" Lessly. Joining Brian and Brad today are Bleep's nephews Blake and Justin Kramer. They tell stories and celebrate the life of one of the cornerstones of Rolling Bones.

Happy Holidays everyone! With the new year coming and going, Brian and Brad rehash their highlights of 2024. They discuss their favorite hunts of the year as well as new gear they tried out in the past year. Thank you for listening to a another year of Hunt the World!

On this week's episode of Hunt the World with Rolling Bones Outdoors Brad and Brian are joined by Al Jones, Jonathon Angner, and Noel Erickson. They discuss their experiences with Rolling Bones Shooting Academies and how learning to shoot long range has positively impacted their experiences on hunts.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World Brian and Brad have special guests Noel Erickson, Al Jones and Jonathan Angner. They discuss Rolling Bones plan to franchise their stores and expand nationwide. They also promote opportunities to become franchise owners and why it can be a great investment.

In this week's episode of hunt the world Aaron Fredlund joins Brad and Brian at the Bone Cave to discuss his experiences hunting his first drawn tag in the lower 48. They recount their Montana Mule Deer hunt and talk about maximizing your Rolling Bones membership through building points and applying for tags.

On this week's episode of Hunt the World we dive into the world of outfitting, and how outfitters and guides must manage their clients expectations leading into the hunt. Along with discussing how having proper expectations for your hunt can produce a more enjoyable experience for the client and the guide.

In this sequel to last weeks episode, Brian, Brad , and RBO member Craig Stevens rehash their Kyrgyzstan Ibex hunt, where craig earned his nickname "Extra". The guys tell stories from all three of their ibex hunts and compare some of the differences in their experiences.

In part one of this two part series covering Brian, Brad and Craig's Kyrgyzstan combo hunt for Ibex and Marco Pollo. The guys tell stories about camp life in the Tian Shan Mountains of central asian and Craig tells the story of his first sheep. Craig and Brian's hunts overlap although in different hunting party creating quite the drama.

Brian, Brad and special guest Craig Stevens discuss how Craig got into international adventure hunts through Rolling Bones. The crew tells a few stories and shares some tips on how to choose your next hunt.

In this episode Brian, Brad, and Ben talk deer hunting opportunities from Ohio to Wyoming. Along with discussing their hunt strategies for this coming November.

Brian and Brad discuss differences in their favorite calibers and rifle setups for extended range rifle hunting. They break down the Why, the When, and the Where they are using different calibers for different species. They also break down differences between MOAs and BDC style turrets. Thank you for listening!

Brian and Brad recently returned from a nine-day adventure hunt in the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. They were primarily after Marco Polo Sheep and Ibex. In this week's episode of Hunt the World they compare their Asian experiences between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan (from 2023). Both were very challenging hunts but there were a few differences. After listening it may help you decide which adventure you'd like to try. Remember, even those these hunts sound exotic they are more reasonable in cost than you may think. As always thank you for listening and please share the podcast with family and friends.

Sometimes the hunter can become the hunted. Longtime RBO member Pat Stuart returns in this episode to join in the storytelling about hunting Dugga Boys (Cape Buffalo) in Africa. Along with Brian and Brad they also talk about hunting other dangerous game and the challenges that it brings. As always, thank you for listening and please share the podcast with friends, family and neighbors!

In this week's Hunt the World episode RBO Advisor Pat Stuart and his son Will join Brian and Brad in the Original Bone Cave to re-live their recent high mountain and high plains hunting adventure together. Thank you as always for listening!

What a difference a year makes. After a pretty rough 2023 the results we're seeing from the field this year so far are completely different. Brian Mehmen and Brad Dana tell us what they're seeing from results in the field that have come back thus far as we enter the month of October. And it's a night and day difference. Also in this episode the duo touch on new South Dakota proposals regarding antelope hunting, the amazing horn growth they're seeing and some updates on new hunting gear. As always we thank you for listening!

In this edition of “Hunt the World” from Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad talk about what it takes to prepare for a hunting expedition in Kyrgyzstan. For most of us we couldn't find Kyrgystan on the map, let alone spell it. But the guys are getting ready for a super challenging, high altitude hunt in pursuit of big game. Thank you for listening!

Here's what it looks like when things go right. On today's episode Shay McGowan takes us on his recent Musk Ox and Caribou hunt above the Arctic circle in northern Canada. He talks to Brian and Brad about working with one of our premiere outfitters and what it looks like when nearly every aspect of an adventure goes the way it is supposed to go. Plus, Shay is now that much closer to his North American 29- a big game hunting Grand Slam.

This week we present a Hunt the World classic episode, one of our top ten. In today's podcast Brian and Brad are back in the states after an epic adventure hunting Marco Polo Sheep and Ibex in Tajikistan. They are joined by their expedition partner Jonathan Angner. In this episode they describe in detail the logistics of travel, what to expect and how to adapt to the culture and climate. They each filled their tags and describe the hunt, which includes what is probably a book Ibex that Jonathan harvested. If you're thinking of an international adventure, this is a can't miss episode. Thank you for listening and share the podcast with a friend. We appreciate you!

On this Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors Brad Dana welcomes in a longtime friend and boyhood hunting partner Dave Englehart. Along with Brian Mehmen the trio discuss the thrill and challenges of archery elk hunting. Also joining the team today is Ben Kreifels of our Rolling Bones Staff to produce the episode. Thank you for listening.

The North American Super Slam consists of 29 species spread across the continent. And if an adventure hunter harvests all 29 it puts that hunter is very elite company. On today's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad welcome in veteran hunter and explorer Shay McGowan, one of our Rolling Bones members, who is getting very close to achieving this lofty goal. Shay shares the stories of how he got started in the quest, how RBO advisors have helped with strategy and tactics and how soon he thinks he'll get all 29. The list of species is challenging and often the list itself is a "moving target" that can add months or even a year to the planning. Join us for Shay's incredible story.

A shrewd investor knows that in tough economic times there are rare opportunities. In the hunting adventure space we are seeing that everywhere. There are golden opportunities to book an adventure hunt at a healthy discount. In fact, we've never seen so many and Brian and Brad will cover a lot of those in this week's podcast. Now is a great time to put together a strategy and book that adventure. Thank you as always for listening and we'd love it if you'd let others know about the podcast.

On this week's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad recount the story of their most dangerous hunt yet. Professional Hunter Russ Fields, a veteran of 30+ years in South Africa, joins the podcast once again to tell the story of how they brought down a 3,000 pound charging beast that landed 6 feet in front of them. Once you listen to the podcast you can watch the actual incident on RBO's YouTube page HERE or go to youtube.com/c/rollingbonesoutfitters. Thank you for watching and we invite you to share the podcast to help our audience grow.

On this week's Hunt the World podcast Brian and Brad answer one of our listener questions - "in what states should I begin building points and what states should I avoid?" Derek Robinson will have a Rolling Bones t-shirt and cap coming his way as a thank you for asking a question that made it into an episode. If you have questions send them to hello@rbohome.com and you could win also! In the second half of the podcast Brian and Brad do a gear review with several products. In the past year they've hunted 5 of the world's 7 continents and took along a lot of things to try. Here is what they found out. You can find their gear list time-stamped below. Thank you for listening!33:18 Sonora Pants 34:10 RBO Hoodie35:35 Alps Elite 1800 Pack38:33 Geo-Vid R's39:55 Zamberlan Salute Trek GTX RR40:50 Kenetrek Bridger Lows41:40 Zamberlan Sierra GTX44:12 Zamberlan Mountain Pro EVO45:26 Kenetrek Hiking Socks48:00 Puffy 49:00 Magnums51:48 Garmin Zero55:14 Huskemaw Tactical Hunter Riflescope55:40 Badlands Rifles56:04 Suppreeors (Cans)1:03:36 What didn't work

Before 2021 RBO Platinum member Chad Carpenter had never hunted big game. He grew up in Nebraska and hunted a little pheasant but nothing serious. But then, this father of six, was prodded by one of his boys to go deer hunting. He signed up with Rolling Bones and the rest is history. Chad is one of our 2024 Platinum draw winners who chose a free guided hunt in New Zealand where he harvested a 600"+ trophy Red Stag, Arapawa Ram, and Fallow Deer. On this Hunt the World episode Chad tells his story to Brian and Brad - how he took each step on his journey to becoming a world-class hunter in three short years. Thank you for listening!

Brian and Brad have just returned from their first adventure hunt to South Africa. In this episode they talk about their experience and provide a broad overview of hunting the Calamari. They provide you with some of their recommendations and give a detailed account of what Brian describes as the most adrenaline-fueled episode in his hunting career. You may want to check out the Rolling Bones Outdoors YouTube page to get a real taste of what that was. Tap HERE.

On this week's Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors, Brian and Brad recount their adventure hunt in New Zealand - which RBO offers in its hunt catalog. The quarry was the "royal beast" - a red stag. But it was clear upon arrival that New Zealand offered more than what was expected. Come along on the journey which would offer a perfect his and hers adventure opportunity. As always we thank you sincerely for listening and ask you to help us grow our audience by sharing the podcast with friends and family. Thank you!

Often overlooked when considering adventure hunting is black bear. On this Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors, RBO advisor Dr. Blake Kramer, takes us along on a black bear hunt in Idaho. It's one of several bear hunts that Blake has been on over the years and he talks about why you should not overlook this species - especially in the lower 48 states. Learn the what and where on bear tags and hunting locations. If you have any questions Blake would be happy to answer them at bkramer.rbo@gmail.com. As always, thank you for listening and please share the podcast with friends and family.

Happy Independence Day! On this week's edition of Hunt the World we welcome in Nick Kolterman, one of RBO's Signature Outfitter partners from South Dakota. The coyote state is known for more than just Mt Rushmore - it also happens to be one of the world's foremost locations for hunting pheasants. Nick has one of the top operations for world-class pheasant hunters in east central South Dakota and he joins Brian and Brad to describe what a pheasant hunter can expect. RBO is also offering a hosted hunt with our staff this fall and six spots are available. And Nick also talks about the unique "trifecta" hunt which involves duck/goose, pheasant, and night thermal hunting on the same adventure. Thank you as always for listening!

Now that summer is officially here many of us are looking forward to some vacation time. Rolling Bones can help with that. We have some ideas about family fun outdoor adventures that can create lasting memories. In this Hunt the World episode Lynley joins Brian and Brad to talk about a family adventure to Alaska that includes trophy fishing, boat trips, glaciers, bear viewing and plenty of good food. You'll get details on checking availability, activities to include and cost - including our HELP layaway plan. There is no debate- this getaway is great for couples too! If you're already booked on a vacation this summer, this episode can give you some ideas about planning a trip next summer! Thank you as always for listening and please share the podcast with family and friends.

In this episode of Hunt the World Brian and Brad welcome in long-time RBO member Tim Neugebauer. Tim farms and raises hogs in eastern South Dakota but recently returned from his first international expedition in British Columbia. He followed that up with a trip to Alaska hunting for Dall Sheep, bear and caribou. Thank you for as always for listening! Share the podcast with your friends and family.