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Robby recently interviewed Rebekah Rafferty and Kevin Monteith at the Mule Deer Days in Rock Springs, Wyoming.  They talk about what a recovering mule deer herd looks like in the Wyoming Range and beyond. Topics covered: Collaring fawns specifically in recent wildfire burns Determining mortality on adults bucks What reaching carrying capacity really looks like No matter where you hunt, there is something to be learned about recovering mule deer herds in this episode Learn more about Rebekah Rafferty and her Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project here See all that the Monteith Shop does here Monteith Shop – Advancing science and management, one data point at a time. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday#52 Drew Miles of Tricer takes us though some of their newest products. Drew explains the design phase, testing process, and releasing the product. Tricer micro panning, window mount, weighted glassing and shooting tripods, the new bipod and so much more are covered in this episode. Jace Johnson explains Arrow-ID the Black Ovis custom arrow builder. Phil Mendoza takes us though the 2nd annual Mile High Hunt and Fish EXPO on April 11th-13th. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and recaps the latest Western news. Black Ovis Custom Arrow Builder-https://www.blackovis.com/arrow-id Arrow ID Review-https://youtu.be/SKPPiFifs_0 Mile High Hunt and Fish EXPO- https://milehighhuntexpo.com/   Howl for Wildlife- Take Action Check out Rokslides 2024 Best Gear- https://www.rokslide.com/best-gear-of-2024-rokslide-edition/ Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.

Tipsy Tuesday#51 Jeremy Dugger on killing coyotes and saving deer. Jeremy explains how a group of friends sharing information on coyote hunting stands has hugely impacted his local deer units. Jeremy takes us though his process of finding, calling, and efficiently killing coyotes. Mike Moore is back with his Argali Alpine sleeping bag review. Phil Mendoza takes us though the 2nd annual Mile High Hunt and Fish EXPO on April 11th-13th. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and recaps the latest Western news. Argali Alpine sleeping bag review-https://www.rokslide.com/argali-alpine-sleeping-bags-review/ Mile High Hunt and Fish EXPO- https://milehighhuntexpo.com/   Howl for Wildlife- Take Action Check out Rokslides 2024 Best Gear- https://www.rokslide.com/best-gear-of-2024-rokslide-edition/ Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.

We're talking Colorado Bucks on today's Rokcast.  Robby hosts Brandon Diamond, the Area Wildlife Manager for Colorado's Gunnison Basin. Like previous episodes he's been on, Brandon brings a depth of knowledge and experience to managing Colorado's mule deer. They talk about buck survival after the 5-year plan, and its effect on buck:doe ratios, age class, and more. They also talk the challenges of managing for a variety of users with increased technology, communication among hunters, and why the rifle seasons in the next 5-year plan didn't move much earlier, even though there was support from the CPW for this change. They also talk about the number of Gunnison Mule Deer deer licenses issued under the current limited quota management verses the OTC management this system replaced in the late 1990s, including buck to doe ratios.  You might be surprised at this data! It's all about Colorado Bucks on today's episode. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app+ You can listen to previous episodes with Brandon Diamond here Gunnison Mule Deer and Beyond with Brandon Diamond - Rokslide and here Colorado Buck Hunting in 2023 - Rokslide  

Robby hosts RokStaffer Josh Boyd for a Western States Winter Update.  Josh is a professional Hydrologist and keeps a close eye on snowpack across the West. He's a frequent guest on the Rokcast because he is a great resource when determining how the weather affects our big game animals, especially mule deer. Today, Josh will be giving a West-wide Snowpack update and talk about other water issues like Snow Water Equivalent, Soil Moisture vs. the Drought Monitor, a dying La Nina and more. Please welcome Josh back to the Rokcast for your Western States Winter Update See snowpack map here: Snowpack and Precipitation Index Maps | Natural Resources Conservation Service Snowpack Maps (usda.gov) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday#50 HOWL for Wildlife on the Offensive features strategist Mike Costello. Mike walks us though the current state of affairs and outlines where hunting can be in 5 years. Learn how to help HOWL for Wildlife go on the offensive to give wildlife management back to the professionals in Colorado. The team from Zero Fox Given joins in to tell what they are all about. Luke Schultz takes us though his Pomoly Circle 6 tent, and Rich Cotte from First Hunt Foundation tells us about some opportunities to give back. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and recaps the latest Western news. Zero Fox Given LLC- https://zerofoxgivenllc.com/ POMOLY CIRCLE 6 Review- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/pomoly-circle-6-review.385914/ First Hunt Foundation- https://www.firsthuntfoundation.org/ Howl for Wildlife- Take Action Check out Rokslides 2024 Best Gear- https://www.rokslide.com/best-gear-of-2024-rokslide-edition/ Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.

With good fawn to doe ratios being reported in multiple western states, Robby talks about how he uses this information to decide where to hunt now and in the future. He also jumps into other topics: The National Deer Association report on shifting hunter harvest to more mature bucks You can read that report here Mature Buck Harvest Rises to Another New U.S. Record https://deerassociation.com/mature-buck-harvest-rises-to-another-new-u-s-record/ Also, Robby shares four gross scores from mule deer vs. their lab age results, sent in from a listener. The bucks ranged from four to seven years old. The size of their antlers vs. their age might surprise you. Robby also talks about the slider feature on the National Drought Monitor in anticipation of his upcoming episode with Josh Boyd, Hydrologist for U.S.F.S, on the water season update for 2025 in the next few weeks You can link to the Drought Monitor here Comparison Slider | U.S. Drought Monitor https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Maps/ComparisonSlider.aspx Learn about fawn to doe ratios and a lot more in this latest episode. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday #49 Gear Straight from the Expo in Salt Lake City Utah. After roaming every nook and cranny at the Expo here's some gear you might have missed. The newest and best water filtration systems, delicious freeze-dried food, innovative digiscoping setup, micro panning ball head, minimal effort European mounts, supporting veterans in need. All that and more in this Gear Straight from the Expo episode. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and recaps the latest Western news. Hardside Hydration-https://www.hardsidehydration.com/ Grakksaw- https://www.grakksaw.com/ Kapture Gear- https://kapturegear.com/ Trail Goods Co- https://trailgoods.co/ Wiser Precision- https://www.wiserprecision.com/ Grayl-https://grayl.com/ SGT. Daniel Gurr Foundation-https://www.danielgurrfoundation.org/   Howl for Wildlife-https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action Check out Rokslides 2024 Best Gear- https://www.rokslide.com/best-gear-of-2024-rokslide-edition/ Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.  

If you've ever wondered what mule deer eat and what it looks like, today's episode is your huckleberry (possible pun intended). Luke Schultz is a Habitat Biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish and a wealth of knowledge for mule deer hunters (listen to his last visit on the Rokcast here Mule Deer on the Edge). Luke and Robby dive into identifying the major (and some minor) plant types that mule deer in the Intermountain West and beyond eat throughout the year.  It's an in-depth discussion that also includes a visual aid: A complete thread on Rokslide.com's mule deer subforum. You can see many of the plants they discuss in this episode here https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/plants-every-mule-deer-hunter-should-know.395040/ Plants every mule deer hunter should know: Big Sage Brush Bitterbrush Oak Brush Aspen Serviceberry Mountain Mahogany Sticky Geranium Willow and more. Learning what mule deer eat is one of the top questions Luke Schultz and Robby get from mule deer hunters and this episode aims to answer that question. There is also a sweet app available that can help you identify plants. Check it out here. Wyoming Wildflowers on the App Store Also, if you're an iPhone user, your camera app has a plant identifying feature. Just snap a photo of any plant, and look for a button to auto-populate at the bottom of the image.  It's an " i " inside a circle.  Press that and it should link you to a suggested plant species/genus.  It's not perfect, but a great way to start learning about what mule deer eat. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday#48 Everything Argali with Brad Brooks, takes though the origin, and thought process behind Argali Outdoors products. Everything Argali gives Brad's take on best uses of each shelter, gives up the details the new sleeping bag, and even dives into knife design. Brad closes with Argali's vision of the future and ways customers can impact those designs features. Rokslide member Kyle Sandusky reviews the SecureIt Agile Model 52 Pro. Brad Carter joins in to tell us about MTN HNTR out of Afton Wyoming. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and recaps the latest Western news. Lea's Bighorn Sheep Ultralight Tripod Review Selway 6P Review Yukon 8P Review Alpine Sleeping Bag Review Carbon X Trekking Pole Review Howl for Wildlife Check out Rokslides 2024 Best Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.

Robby hosts Marc "muleyslayer" Smith on today's Rokcast.  They talk about their upcoming QnA session at the 2025 Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City February 13-16th Western Hunting & Conservation Expo – This is Conservation! They also get into Marc's evolution as a buck hunter.  With the sharp and noticeable decline in mule deer buck numbers in the Colorado units Marc has traditionally hunted, he's changing his mindset on just what he'll pull the trigger on in the near future. Most hunters come to this crossroads in their lifetime and it's a good listen to hear Marc talk about his journey and his future.  This mindset could be good for conserving mature mule deer bucks for the future. We'd love to see you at the Expo Salt Lake City. Our seminars are scheduled for Friday 2/14 at 5:30 PM and Saturday 2/15 at 4:15 PM in room 150G. All seminars are free. You can download the Hunt Expo app here for full seminar schedules and so much more: Free Seminars – Western Hunting & Conservation Expo Hope to see you there. Correction to note: The QnA Seminar on Saturday not the final Seminar. Remi Warren comes on at 5:30 PM so be sure and stick around for that.  Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here       

Image Courtesy of Blacktail Deer Foundation Another ADD episode from Robby today. He's all over the place from old mule deer books, to listener feedback on the 2024 mule deer rut, to a brighter future for the Blacktail Deer with the creation of the Blacktail Deer Foundation. Robby also mentions a great mule deer film from a great mule deer hunter that you're gonna wanna watch.  Jared Bloomgren just released his short film "Monster Buck with the Mach 30 on Public Land".  Besides his Mach 30 PSE bow, he walks us through a recent hunt where he took a good mature mule deer in coulee country here Video Link - Mule Deer Archery Hunt | Rokslide Forum From the moon's effect on the mule deer rut to getting better venison through dry-aging, to making venison jerky to supporting the Blacktail Foundation, you'll be a better deer hunter for listening in to today's Rokcast. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here       

Tipsy Tuesday#47 Draw Strategies with Robert Hanneman of Hunting Fool. Find out how to use On X Elite tools to build 5-year, 10-year, and longer-term draw strategies. Robert explains the difference between Hunting fool memberships and OnX Hunt Elite tools and the benefits of each. Robert and Sam dive headfirst into the Wyoming elk application and what you need to know before you apply. Rokslide member Torin Miller reviews the Coros Vertix 2 GPS watch review. Brock Akers is back with a First Lite 308 pant review. Initial Ascent co-founder Dennis Stokes talks packs and new products Rokslide review here. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and recaps the latest Western news. Tipsy Tuesday #37 Youth Hunting Opportunities Hunting Fool Draw Deadlines Complete Grand Slam Raffle Initial Ascent Cliff Test Howl for Wildlife Check out Rokslides 2024 Best Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.

A guy meets a lot of people on a hunting forum.  While you need a good BS detector on forums, you can meet some very knowledgeable people on the interwebs.  Robby hosts Rokslide forum member Aaron Tammi on today's episode.  Aaron has years of experience in maximizing bowhunting accuracy, competition shooting, and running arrows through the vitals. Robby's always on a quest to improve his archery skills and after giving "heavy" arrows a try, he's going back to his roots: reasonably lighter arrows with more speed. So far he's liking what he's experiencing, including a noticeable increase in accuracy at his Maximum Effective Range.  Listen in as Aaron and Robby break down why--all other things being equal--a faster arrow can mean better bowhunting accuracy. It does no good to hunt your guts out and then blow the shot, and Robby knows the pain of the miss on big mule deer. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here       

Robby hosts Woodrow "Woody" Myers on today's episode. Woody was a wildlife biologist for the state of Washington for 40 years before retiring and joining the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Commission members | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife He's been instrumental in conserving mule deer in Washington and has a deep historical perspective on challenges for mule deer in the Evergreen State. Woody helped pioneer net-gunning for mule deer, helped defeat development that would have killed critical winter range and migration corridors, and accomplished much more for mule deer. His latest battle is winning for hunters at the Washington Commission level. He explains the challenges he's up against and how hunters can help him help not only help mule deer in Washington, but all big game species. Also joining the episode is Daniel Russell, Target Shooting Program Manager for Washington Department of Natural Resources Recreational Target Shooting | WA - DNR Daniel brings a hunter's perspective to the episode concerning growing big mule deer and recruiting hunters to fight the challenges mounting against Washington hunters. Listen in for some good perspective on managing wildlife in the Evergreen State of Washington. The net-gunning stories alone are worth the listen. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday#46 NRL Hunter with President Travis Ishida along with top contenders Justin Crossley and Travis Bertrand. Find out what exactly NRL Hunter is, why it benefits hunters, how to get started, the basic required equipment, finally the tips and tricks to make you successful. Kyle Sandusky is back with a Seek Outside Twilight tent review. Matt Cashell pulls all the stops with his Kifaru KU4300 bag and ARK frame cliff test review. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews  and recaps the latest Western news. NRL Hunter Howl for Wildlife Vote on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here.

Beau Martonik is joined by Robby Denning of Rokslide. Robby is a mule deer hunting legend, and has been chasing big bucks since the early 80s. They discuss big mule deer bucks vs whitetails bucks - the similarities and differences in where they like to live, traits, home ranges, using trail cameras, getting tags, finding secluded spots, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:00 - Comparing Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting 00:07:00 - Defining a Big Buck: Perspectives from East and West 00:18:43 - Hunting Pressure and Strategies for Success 00:27:20 - Tag Availability and Hunting Locations 00:37:59 - Scouting Strategies: Spring vs. Preseason 00:50:51 - Hunting Tactics: Adapting to Seasonal Changes 00:59:58 - The Role of Trail Cameras in Hunting 01:11:15 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Movement Patterns 01:17:28 - Comparing Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting Strategies 01:24:05 - The Importance of Learning and Adaptation in Hunting 01:30:30 - Conservation and Future of Deer Hunting Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @rokslide @robbydenning Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors  Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tipsy Tuesday#45 Maven Optic's Cade Maestas gives us their origin story and insight into their business model. Cade then moves to some of his favorite Maven Optics and what sets them apart. Mike Moore is back with a Peax vs Stika sleeping bag shootout https://www.rokslide.com/peax-solace-vs-sitka-hyperdown-sleeping-bags/ Brock Akers gives us the low down on Nemo Hornet elite tent https://www.rokslide.com/nemo-hornet-elite-osmo-1p-tent-review/ We find out what Total Vice is all about https://totalvise.com/ Kyle Sandusky brings us the Kuiu Upland vest https://www.rokslide.com/kuiu-upland-field-vest-review/ Sam then shifts the talk towards the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Some of Sam's favorite brands Black Ovis LS Wild hunting gear SKRE gear Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Details on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Elk-2024 Best Elk Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru Mule Deer-2024 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kryptek Sheep-2024 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, by Stone Glacier Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite   Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

  Robby hosts today's special "Merry Christmas" episode of the Rokcast.  Besides finishing up the "Complete Mule Deer Hunter" chapter of his book, he also shares the final chapter of the book "Stuff for Christians and Those So Inclined."  It's the perfect episode for the season. God bless us all! Here is last year's CHRISTmas message: Merry CHRISTmas! - Rokslide

Late archery mule deer hunting is a unique but very challenging opportunity, yet Brian Barney tags big mule deer frequently on these hunts. Robby hosts Brian on today's Rokcast to talk about this specific season and how he's been consistently successful.  Here's just a few things they talked about on this episode: Definition of “late archery mule deer” How are tactics adapted to expected buck behavior? Hunting with a bow during rifle seasons How hunting late archery is different than early seasons How does the stalk to ambush ratio change from early to late season? Does Brian prefer snow or no snow during the late archery seasons? Equipment considerations in late vs early: bow brand/model, sight system, broadhead, arrow type/weight, bow mods & clothing, footwear, camp Tag availability for late archery mule deer seasons. You can find Brian's Eastman's Elevated & Life of a Bowhunter podcasts here: Late Season Mulies with Brian Barney | Eastmans' Elevated Podcast EP#193 https://youtu.be/qILzzzU3Fxw?si=x6_qjS0tXE_jTnPg More archery mule deer hunting here: Archery Mule Deer Hunts! - Rokslide

Tipsy Tuesday#44 Steve Evans and his journey to build the perfect custom rifle. While Steve has only been into big game hunting for a handful of years, he has built multiple high end custom rifles. He shares experiences along the journey of what to look for in a smith, parts and calibers. Matt Cashell then reviews the Vortex Razor UHD 32mm https://www.rokslide.com/vortex-razor-uhd-32mm-binoculars-review/. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Huntnful review thread- https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/custom-rifle-journey-review-pic-heavy.344621/ Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Details on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Elk-2024 Best Elk Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru Mule Deer-2024 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kryptek Sheep-2024 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, by Stone Glacier Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite   Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

This firecracker of an episode shares listener responses to our last episode, "Why Small Calibers are NOT good for Big Game." The inbox blew up with messages after that episode dropped. We've never had such an huge (and grateful) response to a single episode.  This new episode is full of listener anecdotes and opinions—most of them extremely astute—that don't mince words. Holy moly, folks, this was a fun one! ENJOY!    FRIENDS! Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars. VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com

Robby hosts whitetail hunter Beau Martonik of the East Meets West podcast.  In this episode, they dive deep into the intersection of hunting big mule deer and big whitetails.  Although two different species living in different habitats, these guys have discovered there is an overlap in behavior of the big bucks of both species.  Overlaps like an affinity for heavy cover, similar home ranges (at certain times of the year), and the ability to evade most hunters.  They also discuss the differences in the pursuit of the best bucks of each species. Beau Martonik talks about how he uses trail cameras as one tool for finding big bucks, but not the only tool, and Robby agrees.  They talk about specific tactics for the specific times of the fall like pre-rut, post rut, late season and nuances in between. Whitetail hunters, especially those hunting the big woods of the Eastern US, have a lot in common with mountain mule deer hunters of the West.  Listen in and enjoy the discussion with Beau Martonik and Robby. You can follow the East Meets West Podcast here East Meets West Hunt Podcast - Apple Podcasts Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Mule Deer Hunting on Antlelope Island in the Great Salt Lake is probably one of the more unique hunting opportunities in the world. At auction, this tag broke multiple records for dollars raised. What most people forget, is the other tag available through the Utah draw process to a lucky recipient. Chuck Carpenter was the guy that drew the 2024 public tag on the Island and his story has to be one of my favorite stories from this hunting season. We dive into the history of the island, how he kept drawing the tag a secret between him and a few close friends, his scouting process, the terrain, habitat and big buck behavior. A great tale of what it was like to be able to hunt and squeeze the most out of a super rare opportunity with his hunting buddies. This was a lot of fun to be able to hear this story, and I think you'll appreciate how much Chuck enjoyed this experience and all the work they put into getting the most out of it. Chuck with his 2024 Antelope Island Buck..... Look at those bases! See more from Chuck here on his Instagram Page Some more similar content on getting really special tags- If I had a Governors Tag Podcast As always, join the thousands of discussions on Rokslide.com

Tipsy Thursday #43 is Travis Hobbs Alaskan Brown Bear hunt. Travis walks us though the entire process from outfitter selection to the gear he used that made this adventure successful. If an Alaskan Brown Bear hunt is on your bucket list give Travis's tips and tricks a listen. then Matt Cashell reviews the Kowa 55 TSN. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Matt Cashell Kowa 55 TSN review-https://www.rokslide.com/kowa-prominar-tsn-55a-review/ Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Details on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Elk-2024 Best Elk Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru Mule Deer-2024 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kryptek Sheep-2024 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, by Stone Glacier Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite   Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Corey's Big Buck Taken at 70 yards It's all about rifles for hunting big mule deer on today's episode.  Robby hosts fellow buck hunter Corey Dixon to talk about how they both arrived at similar rifle systems independent from one another.  They talk about average shot distance on their last 10 big mule deer and why this distance requires a certain class of rifles and optics (they're not saying other systems won't work).  These 10 different scenarios also demonstrate why a hunter needs to be able to react quickly on some shots and needs a fast-handling, quick-shooting rifle. A few highlights of their rifles: -Less than 7.75lbs -Non dialable scopes -Flat shooting calibers with bullets under 143 grains They also talk about how they practice in the off-season with these rifles.  Listen in to their interesting discussion on rifles for hunting big mule deer. You can listen to a previous episode with Corey on his 192 NET B&C buck here 192 Net Boone & Crockett Typical Mule Deer - Rokslide Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Photo Courtesy of Dustin Wittwer/The Huntian Everyone wants better mule deer hunting, but what is that really? Bigger herds? Better bucks? Better draw odds? Less opportunity for other hunters besides ourselves? Or something else altogether? Travis and Robby discuss some changes that could be on the horizon in at least three western states: Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Travis also shares some of scouting experiences since his seasons closed. If you want better mule deer hunting, you need to get involved now.  Below are links to some of the proposals discussed, and links to public meetings (some can be attended virtually).  The future is ours, we just need to get involved and debate all the ideas out there to make the best decision for the future of mule deer. Utah Division of Wildlife 2025 Mule Deer Proposals https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/2014-dwr-recommends-updates-to-deer-management-plan-and-hunt-strategies-research.html Idaho Southeast Idaho Mule Deer Committee https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/southeast-idaho-mule-deer-advisory-committee-efforts-are-underway Idaho Technology Committee https://idfg.idaho.gov/hat-working-group Wyoming Mule Deer Community Conversation Meeting times and Locations https://wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events?type_1=event   Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Hey Rokcast world! it's a good day when we can defeat one of the biggest threats mounted against the North American Wildlife Conservation model in decades. Colorado Voters recently defeated Colorado Proposition 127 which would have taken management of Colorado's mountain lions, bobcats--and potentially all huntable species--out of the hands of wildlife biologists. It was a big win for hunters. The defeat of Colorado Proposition 127 was led in part by Dan Gates of the CRWM here, among others. Dan was a frequent guest on the Rokcast here Podcast Archives - Rokslide during the last year, helping hunters understand what was at stake if Proposition 127 would've passed. Today we host Dan again to tell us how we won, and what the future holds if we want to ensure sound wildlife management continues in the USA. Besides a big thanks to some of the industry names that came together like HOWL, Steve Rinella/Meateater Randy Newburg, GoHunt, Cam Hanes, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Derek Wolf, Jason Matzinger, the Mule Deer Foundation and many others, we want to thank some of the Rokslide members who helped out too. From money donated, to time spent, to talking to non-hunters, here are just a few (there were many more) of the Rokslide members who helped defeat Colorado Proposition 127: Corbland Bluumoon gburk Ucsdryder wyogoat LFC911 Nicaburns sndmn11 BTLowry Poser sodaksooner h2so4 Turkeygetpwnd38 ElDiablito Thanks to these and all these Rokslide members who helped defeat this major threat to scientifically based wildlife management. You can view just a few of the many threads created by members on the Rokslide forum here Please continue to support C.R.W.M. here as there are already more battles to win. Travis Hobbs wraps up this episode with a preview to an upcoming episode he's working on about managing for better bucks without continuing to just decrease licenses.

Robby hosts today's episode.  He gives a Mule Deer Rut update and how it relates to the moon phase. Tapping into previously published whitetail research by the late Charles Alsheimer, Robby relates it to what he and other hunters have observed in the field. Robby also dives into a recent successful buck hunt and an unsuccessful one too, further illustrating the difference in simply moving in deer country and actual still-hunting. He also documents the furthest distance between two sightings of the same buck in the same season but outside of the migration.  Even he was surprised. Finally, he talks about the typically necessary amount of time a hunter needs to give a fresh snow before looking for those big blocky tracks that make our hearts jump. He wraps up the episode with a discussion on "hunting burnout", something that is experienced by many hunters who push the limits.  Learn to recognize burnout and how to keep it from ruining your hunt. From the mule deer rut update, to a buck story, to managing burnout, there is something for everyone in this episode. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday #42 has Mark Denham general manager of Outdoorsmans sharing his company's history and innovations. Everything from their humble beginnings, to building a product lineup that has revolutionized how hunters use their optics, no stone is left unturned. Mark even spills the secrets of what Outdoorsmans innovations are in the works. Matt Cashell takes a deep dive into the Ziess Conquest HDX. Lathrop and son's details what's important with boot outsoles. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Outdoorsmans Tripod Holster-https://outdoorsmans.com/products/outdoorsmans-tripod-holster Matt Cashell Innegra Tripod & Gen 2 head review-https://www.rokslide.com/outdoorsmans-g2-carbon-innegra-tripod-and-g2-pan-head-review/ Matt Cashell Ziess HDX review-https://www.rokslide.com/zeiss-conquest-hdx-review/ Lathrop and Son's-https://lathropandsons.com/collections/mountain-hunter John Stallone Prop 134-https://johnstallone.me/arizona-prop-134-just-my-take-important-for-sportsmen/   Details on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Elk-2024 Best Elk Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru Mule Deer-2024 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kryptek Sheep-2024 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, by Stone Glacier Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite Vote No Proposition 127 and Donate to CRWM here-https://secure.anedot.com/colorado-s-wildlife-deserve-better/donate Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Robby hosts today's Rokcast. He's been in mule deer country a lot lately, so these tips are hot off the press. He talks about the short window of opportunity to find big bucks that leaf-off offers. It's a prime but limited opportunity to catch a big buck with his pants down (Robby once saw a buck wearing pants...First Lite if he remembers correctly.) Robby tells a story of finding bucks right after leaf-off.  Listen in to also understand the difference between just moving in mule deer country and effectively still hunting. Learn to hunt leaf-off and polish your still hunting game on this Rokcast episode.  He also mentions a great buck recently taken by James Yates. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here       

Tipsy Tuesday #41 has Jordan Budd who is notorious for finding and killing the big one of whatever species she is chasing. Today Jordan takes us through her eyes as a whitetail guide in Nebraska and drops her tips for finding and killing the big ones in the semi open mid-west. Ty Hinds from BlackOvis is back sharing the terrace pant, mesa heavyweight hoody, and palisades glassing mitt. Mark Olis from Moultrie shares tips to maximize the effectiveness of your camera setup and takes us though the features of the Edge 2 Pro cellular camera. Steven Follet with LS Wild talks about Optic Armor for your expensive hunting Optics.  Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Running Water Hunting-https://runningwaterhunting.com/ Black Ovis-https://www.blackovis.com/ Moultrie-https://www.moultrieproducts.com/ LS Wild-https://www.lswild.com/ Details on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Elk-2024 Best Elk Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru Mule Deer-2024 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kryptek Sheep-2024 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, by Stone Glacier Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite Vote No Proposition 127 and Donate to CRWM here-https://secure.anedot.com/colorado-s-wildlife-deserve-better/donate Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

With the Rokcast hosts in the hills, we dug through the archives and found our #1 downloaded episode of all time for this Rokcast Reload. What made this episode our most popular of all time? A rockstar guest? Top secret knowledge shared? The hottest units to hunt? Nope, none of that silly stuff... Listen in and find out what Jordan Budd, Travis Hobbs, and Robby Denning are busting up about in this Rokcast reload episode. Then they round out the episode with discussion on hunting the mule deer rut and their late season thoughts. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here       

Robby hosts Marlon Holden on today's episode. Marlon, also known as Graylight Hunter on Instagram, was on the Rokcast in 2023 here. That was one our most downloaded episodes for the year. Listen to today's episode and see why he's so popular.  With more than 60 mule deer bucks taken with a bow in less than 20 years, Marlon Holden is beyond a high level of experience in the mule deer mountains. Find out why some of our preconceived notions about hunting mule deer might be wrong--like shooting at a feeding buck vs. a buck with his head up and alert. The answer to this choice will surprise you, along with other observations Marlon has made over nearly two decades of hunting big mule deer with a bow.  Muzzleloader and even rifle hunters will benefit from this episode! Marlon is also the creator of the Graylight app and you'll hear more about it in this episode. Robby also talks about why all hunters need to VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 127 in Colorado. He also gives mention of many of the successful hunters who tagged out on good archery bucks so far this season. Robby offers some of his own tips on seeing more big bucks and getting the most out of your high-end cooler. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

This is The Big Rokcast Listeners Q&A Episode! Travis & Robby dive into 30 questions from their Instagram story post in early September. Thanks to all who submitted a question. They cover may topics from hunting around scree fields, to how long to glass an area, to Juniper's role in mule deer habitat, and even their thoughts on grouse. All mule deer hunters can take something from the The Big Rokcast Listeners' Q&A Episode. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Tipsy Tuesday #40 has Jake Powers- Director of Community at MTN OPS gives us some insight into healthy living and leadership. Jake tackles some of the misconceptions about MTN OPS and sets the record straight on what it takes to be a leader in the industry. Listen in as we dive headfirst into the MTN OPS product line up and if supplements will work for you. Then SKRE Gear's Josh Jensen talks about the women's line, new hunting bibs and redesigned pro sock. Ryan Sapena with Seek Outside lays out the 2.0 pack revamping and some new shelter news. ALPS Mountaineering Steve Lutz rolls out two new innovative sleeping pads and the updated Gaze fire pit. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. MTN OPS sample-https://mtnops.com/search?q=sample SKRE Gear-https://skregear.com/ ALPS Mountaineering-https://alpsmountaineering.com/sleeping-pads.html   Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app  

Travis & Robby are southbound and mic'd up. They give a wrap up on their recent Canadian Archery Mule Deer Hunt. They talk about the hit list bucks they stalked, including one real giant-of-a-buck.  They also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stalking bucks in truly open country and how this type of hunting reveals the weakness of rangefinders.  Listen in about their Canadian archery mule deer hunt and polish up your own stalking game. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app If you want more big buck stories, you can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

On the road again, but this time Travis and Robby are mic'd up to record an episode with two BIG buck stories! One got tagged, one got away--but you'll learn something from both stories. Hunting Big Mule Deer is a game of emotion, and these two stories explore all the ups and downs of victory and defeat.  Listen in and you might take a tip or two that could help you on your next hunt. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app If you want more big buck stories, you can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Today's Tipsy Tuesday has John Barklow: goes beyond the gear to focus on honing our skillsets. John reminds us that woodsmanship is far greater than any gear we can purchase, and that we need to get out there and practice it. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. PEAX Solace Sleeping Bag Review-https://www.rokslide.com/peax-solace-sleeping-bag-review/ Solace Spec's sheet-https://www.peaxequipment.com/products/solace-15-sleeping-bag Argali Talus Tarp Review-https://www.rokslide.com/argali-talus-review/ Argali Talus Spec sheet-https://argalioutdoors.com/products/talus-tarp Bowhunting Giant Nevada Elk, Between the Sage & Pine-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi7Ev5gdsuI Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Today's guest is David Rydell who's been chasing big bucks in the back country since the late 1960's. Mr. Rydell gives his unique perspective on Mule Deer then and now. Listen in as we discuss the current state of affairs and how techniques have changed over the decades. Details on the Rokslide best Hunting Photo contest below- Elk-2024 Best Elk Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kifaru Mule Deer-2024 Best Mule Deer Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Kryptek Sheep-2024 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, by Stone Glacier Whitetail Deer-2024 Best Whitetail Photo Contest, sponsored by First Lite   [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app  

Today's Tipsy Tuesday has all of the Rokcast hosts gathered together discussing what it takes to save a buck on the gear they use. Travis Hobbs and Robby Denning handout their personal "Tips and Tricks" on how and where everyone can pinch pennies to help save a buck on their favorite gear. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Outdoorsman Quality Used Optics-https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/used-optics Bowhunting Giant Nevada Elk, Between the Sage & Pine-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi7Ev5gdsuI Angled vs Straight Spotting Scopes-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGtiuyTVnn4 Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

A Tipsy Thursday featuring Robert Hanneman from Huntin' Fool sheds light on available Youth Hunting Opportunities. Robert knows all the ins and outs of western draw systems and which secrets will increase Youth Hunting Opportunities. Afterwards Mike Moore gives us his thoughts on the Stone Glacier Tokeen day pack. Then we have Alps Outdoorz give us some of their favorite products. Lathrop and Sons walks us though the Syngery footbeds. For conversation we hear from the Fiorland Wapiti Foundation and their efforts to save New Zealand's elk herd.  Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Huntin' Fool-https://www.huntinfool.com/ Robert's youth article-https://www.huntinfool.com/resources/youth Stone Glacier Tokeen 2600 pack review-https://www.rokslide.com/stone-glacier-tokeen-day-pack-review/ Alps Gear-https://alpsoutdoorz.com/ Lathrop and Sons footbeds-https://lathropandsons.com/collections/synergy-footbeds Fiordland Wapiti Foundation-https://fwf.net.nz/ Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Robby hosts today's episode of the Rokcast, covering multiple topics. From bow choice dilemma, to the "Art of Sticking Your Head Over the Rise," bucks transitioning from velvet to hard-antlered, to a 45-day buck hunt story, it's all in the episode on scouting to archery seasons He then chats with Toby Boudreau of the Idaho Fish and Game on mule deer fawn and calf elk over-winter survival before calling Travis Hobbs on his thoughts on scouting so far in 2024.  They talk about runt bucks, fuel moisture levels, some welcome rain, and their loose plans to maximize on the bucks they've found. The season is at our doorstep, so listen in to make sure you're as ready as possible transitioning from scouting to archery seasons. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Robby hosts today's Rokcast.  He covers high-level glassing for big mule deer, and touches on Travis Hobb's recent episode, "Your Angled Spotting Scope is Holding You Back." here Robby also covers a popular thread in the optics subforum, "Zeiss Victory SF Review," here recently renewed by Rokslide member B_Reynolds_AK on the superb performance of the Zeiss SF 32 mm binocular platform. He makes the case that the SF bumps up against the venerable Swarovski NL 32s.  Blasphemy to some, but go check that thread yourself.  You can also save some weight and save some money by jumping on that thread. Robby also gives a scouting update: two trips with zero deer sightings, but another trip with six bucks spotted and a shooter! Kind of expected in the years following winter die-off. He goes on to explain the concept of Scout Big Hunt Small here and why plan B doesn't always mean switching areas. Rokslide's Best Hunt Photo contests are now live for Mule Deer, Sheep, Elk, and Whitetail on our hunting forums here Sponsored by Kryptek, Stone Glacier, Kifaru, and First Lite, members stand to win thousands in some of the leading gear in the industry including three Kifaru ARK frames with bag of choice, $1,000 in the Kryptek Store, a Sky Solus 1P Tent, and the First Lite CORE Jacket and Bib.  Photos must be from a 2024 hunt and don't necessarily have to be grip 'n grin photo. Finally, Robby jumps into his extensive glassing chapter in his book, Hunting Big Mule Deer.  He covers glassing technique from archery range to five miles.  If you're glassing for big mule deer, this episode is for you. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Today we explore how Jared Bloomgren's scouting process continues to put him on great animals even during general seasons. Jared explains what he's looking for during boots on the ground and explaining where to find proven spots during pre-season scouting. Will Frye compares two Swarovski heavy weights BTX vs dual STC spotting scopes. Maven's Cade Maestas takes us though the RS 1.2 riflescope and talks about how to get one. The guys from Black Ovis tell us about some new products to be on the lookout for. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Rokslide Swarovski STC Big Eyes vs BTX Review-https://www.rokslide.com/swarovski-stc-big-eyes-vs-btx-review/ Maven-https://mavenbuilt.com/ Black Ovis-https://www.blackovis.com/ 10% off using Rokslide10 Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Travis jumps on the Podcast with Matt Cashell to discuss the latest binocular from Swarovski Optik- The 14x52 NL Pure. They discuss the upcoming full review by Matt, as well as their initial thoughts and just how good is this new offering from Swarovski. Watch for Matt's Full Review in early August Here find more Rokslide optic reviews here  

Robby reviews one of the all-time classic books for archery mule deer hunters: “Hunting Open Country Mule Deer” by Dwight Schuh here This book still applies to today's bowhunter. While some of the gear might be outdated, Dwight's thorough and deep dive into preparing for a stalk on a mule deer still has not been matched in 39 years since publication. Robby gives an overview of each important chapter and how it can help you stalk big mule deer.  Sadly, we lost Dwight Schuh in 2019 but here is your chance to see why he was considered one of our greatest bowhunters. Robby also checks in with Darin Cooper of Rent Outdoor Gear here. Rent Guns and Gear – Rent Guns and Gear (rgunsngear.com) Darin's company allows you to use some of the best optics, sleep systems, rifles, and more without going into debt. Rent Outdoor Gear is also the ticket to try-before-you-buy. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Along with Dwight book, you can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Today Mark Livasay takes us though his E-scouting process in Treeline Academy. Mark's proven 12 core principles to finding elk when E-scouting can narrow down any unit in the west to its highest probability. Moultrie launches their new Edge2 and Edge Pro2 Trail cameras and gives tips on best use. PhoneSkope helps us master Digiscoping with their Carbon Pro along with accessory details and the uses of Pyro Putty. Sam then shifts the talk toward the other Rokslide.com gear reviews [https://www.rokslide.com/category/gear/] and recaps the latest Western news. Treeline Academy-https://www.treelineacademy.net/ Review of Treeline Academy-https://www.rokslide.com/treeline-academy-e-scouting-masterclass-review/ Moultrie Mobile-https://www.moultriemobile.com/ PhoneSkope-https://phoneskope.com/ 15% off using Rokslide15 Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Check out Rokslides 2023 Favorite Gear- Here Visit Rokslide's Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

Robby is today's host. Summer is heating up, and a few big bucks are around, even in the most hard-hit winterkill areas.  Before Robby jumps into the next two chapters of Hunting Big Mule Deer, he gives a scouting update and covers advancements in Moultrie Mobile's cellular cams, including the incredible battery life, no SD cards, AI screening for bucks, and Smart Tags for efficient filtering. Then it's on to Deer Drives for the big mule deer hunter. Do they really work? If so, how does a hunter organize a deer drive?  Finally, Robby discusses the need, or lack thereof, of Long Range Hunting to hunt big mule deer. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Robby hosts Taylor Gregory of the Wood River Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation.  Find out how removing a single fence in critical mule deer corridors makes a difference in helping mule deer.  They also chat about getting off the "fence" and stepping up to help mule deer. Taylor took a hard look at himself and decided rather than just complain, he'd get his hands dirty helping mule deer where he can. Once he made the decision, the door flew wide open and soon he was co-chair of Idaho's Wood River Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation, along with Ross Baker. These guys are donating their own blood, sweat, and tears to ensure mule deer get back on their feet. Also, Robby does a gear-wrap on what he'll be using for 2024. Some new, some old, some sponsored, some not, but nothing stolen! Bow: Mathews Phase 4, 29” Arrows: Easton Axis Match Grade 5mm customized by Iron Will Outfitters Broadhead: SEVR 1.5 TI expandable Rifle: 6UM with Rokstock (Robby joined the cult), Swarovski Z5 scope Optics: Zeiss 10x42 SF binocular Swarovski 8x42 EL Range TA binocular/rangefinder Swarovski 17-40x56mm STC spotting scope Swarovski 25-50/20-60 x 80 STS spotting scope Tripods/Heads: SLIK 624 exclusive from S&S Archery MTN HNTR SS Tripod from Altitude Outdoors Outdoorsman's Pan Head Altitude Outdoors Nano Pro Fluid Head Boots: Kenetrek Hardscrabble Crispi Summit II GTX Schnee Hunter II Pac Boot Satellite Mapping/Communications: onX Hunt Garmin inReach Mini SPOT Tents: Stone Glacier Skyscraper 2-Man Seek Outside 8-man Sleeping Bags/Pad: Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 KUIU Super Down 15 EXPED Mega Mat Backpacks: Nimrod Apex Day Pack Stone Glacier KRUX EVO 3300 Clothing Early Season: Sitka Apex system/including their synthetic base layers Clothing Later Seasons: First Lite: Puffy Uncompahgre Pant Obsidian Foundry & Furnace base layers Gators: Traverse & Brambler Kifaru Wind River Wind Jacket Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here