Hunt the World

In this Hunt the World episode we are so happy to have as our guest 22-year old Dylan Heide, one of our newest RBO Adventure Advisors from central Wyoming and a social media influencer with nearly 70,000 fans on Instagram. Dylan is a rare find. He did not grow up in a hunting family yet found himself drawn to the sport and now can't get enough of it. Trends today suggest the number of young people...

During this break in hunting seasons you may be considering upgrading your shooting platform or even buying a new rifle. In this episode of Hunt the World Brian and Brad break down what you should consider when putting together the perfect shooting platform. Some would argue that there is no single perfect rifle for every type hunting situation and the guys get into that as well. Topics for explor...

First of all - thank you for listening and making it possible for us to celebrate our 100th episode of “Hunt the World!” In this episode - buckle up and settle in for a wild ride. Brian Mehman and Brad Dana are joined by fellow RBO initiators Noel Erickson and Brandon Neil. In their usual humorous style they share their favorite Rolling Bones hunting stories and relive some adventures from the “No...

In this age of social media and hundreds of hunting TV shows and YouTube channels it’s easy to get caught up in wanting to harvest that 350” elk or that 200” deer. There’s a mindset that seems to say if I don’t do that, I’ve failed - because it seems everyone else on IG is posting pictures of B&C class animals. Screw that. In this episode we hope to encourage you that there’s more to hunting t...

Brian, Brad and Bryan have been on the road lately attending the various outdoor shows and expos. In this episode of Hunt the World they review some of the things they saw and what’s new in the world of hunting. They give a review of the Sheep Show in Reno, the big Shot Show in Las Vegas and SCI. Since we are still in the middle of show season you may run into one of our advisors or team members a...

In this episode of Hunt the World, Brian, Brad, and Bryan revisit a popular topic - which kind of hunt serves you best? Do-it-Yourself (DIY) or guided? DIY plays an important role in nearly every outdoorsman’s hunting career. But there are times when a guided hunt is a must. And in between the guys talk about how semi-guided and dropped hunts figure into your strategy. Each RBO team member gives y...

At the Bone Cave we get a lot of questions about BDC turrets. BDC stands for Bullet Drop Compensation, and BDC turrets offer the easiest way to dial number of clicks to compensate for bullet drop when shooting at longer distances. These turrets are usually found on hunting scopes for long-range hunting. We call RBO's system a range, dial-and-dump system (shout ou...

We’re talking tripods in this episode of Hunt the World. When hunting in the west or in any long-range shooting environment worldwide, a tripod is an indispensable piece of equipment. Getting the right one for your specific application is vital, most of the time to mount a spotting score - sometimes a camera. Today Brian and Brad review six tripods that they have used over their decades of hunting...

This week on Hunt the World Brian, Brad and Bryan are back with our favorite veteran Canadian guide Aaron from British Columbia. And in this episode we talk about the unique aspects of hunting British Columbia. Why hunt B.C.? Why is this adventure so unique? How could I possibly afford to hunt in British Columbia? The guys tackle that question with a strategy that you can put in place to make...

In this episode of Hunt the World the Rolling Bones team of Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin welcome into the Bone Cave a very special guest - Aaron, who is a veteran guide from British Columbia and a long-time friend of RBO. He is in the states for a few outdoor shows and stopped by the RBO HQ in Spearfish, SD, to talk about everything you need to know about hunting in Canada in 2022. Las...

As we wrap up 2021 we’re sending out a previously unreleased podcast that was recorded last summer about our inaugural elite shooting school. This event is for our top member- hunters and shooters who are invited based on skill levels and we call it “The Argali Club.” Brian, Brad and Bryan describe the experience which takes place on Rolling Bone’s exclusive private shooting range. Brad says it is...

This week on Hunt the World Brian, Brad, Bryan and Bleep give you their top three or four things on their Christmas wish list. So... even if you're listing in the middle of July you can still hear about products that the RBO crew think are valuable additions to your hunting toolbox and wardrobe. From all of us at Rolling Bones Outdoors - THANK YOU for listening in 2021 and we want to wish everyone...

On this week’s Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Brian Martin will let you know what's up with hunting in 2021. After a rigorous hunting season and after talking to hundreds of hunters, outfitters and Rolling Bones members they have compiled their list of trends they have observed during the past 12 months. What species seem to be gaining in popularity?...

Improving your long-range shooting accuracy will be nearly impossible without a good bipod for your rifle. It is an essential tool for anyone hunting in the western US, Canada, Alaska or mountainous terrain in Asia and Europe. A bipod stabilizes and supports your shooting position and provides better accuracy which increases your confidence as a precision shooter - as long as you have a good one ....

Thinking of buying or upgrading your rangefinder binoculars? You'll want to listen to this episode first. In this Hunt the World podcast from Rolling Bones Outdoors we review some of the leading rangefinding binoculars. Brian, Brad and Bryan look at Ziess, Leica, Swarovski and Sig-Sauer models. They list what they like and don't like from each and provide you with their top recommendations. Never...

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rolling Bones Outdoors. If you're a big game hunter you probably remember your first buck. In this episode of Hunt the World Brian, Brad and Bryan, along with Bleep, tell the story of their first buck and also Thanksgiving traditions that often involved hunting stories - as well as squirrel pie, spaghetti and roast duck. And later in the podcast they do a quick...

Back to ballistics today. Let's talk ammo. For years the Rolling Bones crew has had great success with the 6 Creedmore. But recently they decided to take the leap and give a closer look in the field at the .22 Creedmore. Far from an eye roll, what they discovered really opened their eyes. And in this episode Brian Mehmen and Brad Dana discuss with Bryan Martin their conversion to the 22CM which is...

The 2021 hunt season in North America is well underway. In this episode Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin bring back a report on how the summer drought in the western Dakotas, eastern Wyoming and parts of eastern Montana has affected deer numbers. Dry weather brought a shortage of grass and forage and also saw stagnant water leading to the midge-spread EHD and blue tongue. If you are planni...

It took a while but Bryan Martin finally had the points to draw into a prime region of northwest Wyoming for elk. In this episode he takes us on the hunt beginning with details of scouting the area, packing in, watching a huge bull that seemed to just disappear and what he was able to come home with. Along the way he gives some experienced advice as a lifelong guide himself on the hunt and the str...

This episode is a MUST listen if you’re going on a guided hunt; whether it’s your first or you are a veteran. In today’s episode Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin provide their best advice on how to manage your expectations before, during and after that guided hunt. The trio will break it into three parts: 1) How you use your time before the hunt to prepare physically and mentally. [3:48]&n...

In today's Hunt the World episode Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin discuss the pro's and con's of long range shooting. They cover a few of the negative effects such as buying a gun and thinking you can do anything with it without practice. Some positives include wildlife is more relaxed at 400-yards and you are more calm as well. The guys also cover some common sense rules about long-range...

In today’s episode Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin give the lowdown on their great stove experiment. Each of them chose a different backpacking stove to set up, light and compare performance. Brian Mehman chose the MSR Whisperlite International, Brad Dana has the Optimus Polaris Optifuel, and Bryan Martin was demonstrating the Primus Omnifuel Multi Fuel backpacking stove. The gu...

This podcast WILL make a difference where your feet are concerned. Joining Brian, Bryan and Brad today on Hunt the World is Orthopedist Dr. Saul Goldston, founder of Doctor’s Orthotics. When hunting and hiking it is absolutely essential to keep your feet happy. Without that, your adventure will come to a standstill and be a nightmare! Dr. Goldston has pioneered a unique approach to orthotics espec...

In today’s episode of Hunt the World Brian Mehmen, Brad Dana and Bryan Martin take on moose hunting. These animals are big, they can be unpredictable, and they live in nearly impossible locations. The payoff is they can provide a year's worth of tasty meat and can make dramatic mounts. For a big game animal they can be surprisingly affordable to hunt - especially with an RBO hunt layaway plan. But...

In today’s episode Brian Mehmen goes behind the scenes with Brad Dana to unpack his recent experience hunting for Dall sheep in the Alaska Range. Going into the hunt, the scouting reports indicated it could be a challenge. And it ended up being just that. So what do you do when the hunt doesn’t end the way you planned? And even more than that, as the founder of the company how does the result of t...